On Jul 11, 10:32*pm, "Steve B" wrote:
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On 7/11/12 11:10 PM, Steve B wrote:
I got a nearly new large swamp cooler today for $25. *It needs new pads,
and
has slight corrosion inside, nothing deep nor penetrating. *The rest of
the
paint throughout looks very good. *It has a one horse two speed motor,
and
is downdraft.

What type of paint would I buy to cover up the corroded spots? *I have
already gone over them with an electric grinder with a cup knot brush,
and
have the corrosion and flaking paint cleaned off. *Do they make special
concoctions for swamp coolers?

Steve

Lowes, etc sells paint specifically for coolers. The same or similar to
this Amazon listing

http://www.amazon.com/Dial-5623-12OZ.../dp/B000VS4T1W

While you are at it, I would suggest you re-seal the pan with the sealer
also made for coolers by same mfr.

http://www.simsupply.com/p-71361-qua...spx?CAWELAID=1....

Might I just use the second product and skip the first? *It has a really (!)
thick coating of white sealer on it from the factory already. *Someone
butyled over the drain hole, though. *It was mounted on a flat surface, so I
guess they cut it off for that reason. *I will have to have a closer look,
and possibly replace the drain hole. *If I do that, I will definitely use
the second product, as the first looks like it is just for surface painting.

Thanks for the links.

Steve

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Steve,
Just fyi, the drain hole should have a plastic tube in it that's high
enough to allow the water to collect. At the end of the season, they
can be turned over so the water can drain thru them. You mentioned
"Someone
butyled over the drain hole, though. It was mounted on a flat surface, so I
guess they cut it off for that reason.", so I was curious if the tube was just upside down.

Rob