ladywendolyn
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Post by ladywendolyn on Apr 30, 2020 14:33:22 GMT -8
Has anyone disassembled any Jalhousie windows like these? This is the rear view. They have a built in square eyebrow at the top. I just want to understand how to disassemble them, or if there is anything else I should know as I take them apart? They seem to have a gasket that is folded in half into a U-shape Plus a flat gasket at the top. I need to know where to order the replacement gaskets and I also do not see any “pads” people have mentioned? Am I missing something here? The U shaped gasket  View from rear of window  Rear view of whole window  Flat gasket from the top front of window  |
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Post by nccamper on Apr 30, 2020 17:36:23 GMT -8
Take a look at the gasket reference material offered by this vendor: |
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Post by vikx on May 1, 2020 10:53:40 GMT -8
I have a few of these windows. Your gaskets still look soft so don't destroy them until you're sure the new ones will fit...
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Post by ladywendolyn on May 1, 2020 12:31:43 GMT -8
They do seem fine @vikx maybe I can just wash them and reuse them.. ok thank you
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Post by vikx on May 1, 2020 21:13:30 GMT -8
Mildish soap-don't use Oil Eater or strong degreasers...
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Post by ladywendolyn on May 1, 2020 21:53:52 GMT -8
Mildish soap-don't use Oil Eater or strong degreasers... I was going to use totally awesome cleaner on the frames before I use the acid and polish. Is that a mistake? Should I just use dawn dish soap or something like that? |
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Post by vikx on May 2, 2020 20:29:39 GMT -8
Frames will take the wheel cleaner acid but sparingly on the seals. I don't know Totally Awesome.
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Post by ladywendolyn on May 3, 2020 16:54:05 GMT -8
Frames will take the wheel cleaner acid but sparingly on the seals. I don't know Totally Awesome. Totally awesome is a basic degreaser from the dollar store. Ok thanks for the advice |
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Post by brave_travels on Nov 2, 2020 6:10:28 GMT -8
Many of these soaps and degreasers have trace amount of ammonia in them, which will case deterioration over time in the rubber of these seals. The best thing to use is unscented soap and water or EPDM compliant rubber gasket cleaner.
This is the same principal why you should not use soap to check for leaks on brass fittings in a LP systems and why there are specific leak detectors for testing brass and copper.
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