Question:
Have a leak in side of air conditioner condenser,
where hose has been rubbing....
Was wondering is anyone has tried, or knows of
a way, to repair a leak in condenser...was
think of something like epoxy ?.
Answer:
I don't know why epoxy wouldn't work; the pressures and temperatures
aren't actually extreme, the flexing is minimal and I presume the hole
is no larger than a nail hole.
I'd have a few recommendations: clean well, but don't use anything that
will introduce *any* grit into the system. When the hole was formed, the
pressure inside blew debris outward. Oil will be your main enemy. It
might be better to use a dab of epoxy to close the hole, then spray the
surrounding area down with brake cleaner. If necessary, scrape away any
loose material and spray again. Apply a second layer of epoxy to the
entire worn area. J B Weld is probably a good choice; it isn't brittle
and has very good adhesion to metal.
