Sweaty Door USS 8 64

[c125bob]

I'll apologize in advance for driving everybody crazy about my condensatiing Cavalier.  If I get it fixed I swear I won't post about it for at least a week !

I noticed today that my door doesn't have a small hole in the inside glass.  I've read posts that refer to it but can't find one on mine.  Should I try to make one?  Would it help with water accumulating between the glass?


Again, I apologize I know you "real" collectors and restorers are tired of reading about it.  Heck, I'm getting tired of writing about it & wiping off water !
Bob

[aspbear1]

If it did not have holes orginally I would be leary of trying to put a hole in the glass.  If the cavaliers are like the vendos there are actually three panes of glass and only the inside two have holes.  If it is sweating on the inside I would guess that there is something wrong with the door seal.  Look it over to make sure it is still pliable and there is not anything stuck to the liner that is causing an air leak.   Try running a dollar bill along the edge of the gasket with the door closed to see if you can find the spot where the outside air is getting in... Drilling in glass usually means glass replacement or at least it does for me '>

[c125bob]

I'll do the dollar bill trick if my P-trap doesn't solve it.  I know about drilling glass.  Never done it without breaking it.  I was afraid to do it too.

The seal looks good but looks don't tell the story every time.  If the dollar bill indicates bad seal on door I'll get one and install it.

Thanks for your insight !
Bob

[Pat Pixley]

You can always take it to a glass shop and have them drill a hole in the
glass.   I work with a glass shop (plus I sold the general mgr. a machine)
and I have them do this all the time they also have a few ploto's of some of my machine at the front desk where there customers can see them   :'>  .

Pat

[c125bob]

Thanks Pat, who knows I may end up doing that.  One thing I won't do is try it myself !  I hope the P-trap does it.  I'll know later today. :'>
thanks again,
Bob

[c125bob]

I think I got it fixed.  Did several things, cleaned door seal, raised temp on thermostat, moved machine away from door to outside and put in the P-trap.  I think the P-trap solved the problem.  Humidity is still off the charts and I'm getting little to no condensation.  If I run the AC in the shop any length of time during the day it's dry as a bone.

This is a super site and the members are so helpful.  I'm proud to be a member and hope I can contribute one day instead of just benefiting !

Thanks and no more posting about condensation from me for a long time I hope. '>

bob