Help - water inside front window, any cure?

PATMAU replied on 08/04/2017 19:28

Posted on 08/04/2017 19:28

We have condensation in our caravan windows which dries out once the sun shines.  Seems to be a Spring/Winter problem,.  However, this year, one of the windows has water between the two layers.  Not much but it is also going green.    We have removed the bungs to see if that helps air circulation.  My husband has considered drilling a small hole in the area of the water to drain it out, but I have fears of the window cracking if he does so.  Any ideas of how to solve this without paying out for a new window.

Nuggy replied on 11/04/2017 21:16

Posted on 11/04/2017 09:18 by ABM

" A B M is  correct "

Thank  you  for  that  Nuggy,  Quite  made  my  day  innocentcool

Posted on 11/04/2017 21:16

I'm sure your other half says that to you? Several times a day!!!  laughing

ABM replied on 12/04/2017 11:59

Posted on 12/04/2017 11:59

surprised  No  danger  of  that  Nuggy  smile  --  You  are  addressing  the  original  Born  Bachelor  ere  I'll  have  you  know   laughing  !!

DSB replied on 10/05/2017 11:57

Posted on 10/05/2017 11:57

 Hi PATMAU.  It may be worth looking HERE - where someone has obviously had a similar problem.  Hope this helps.

David 

Nuggy replied on 11/05/2017 08:38

Posted on 10/05/2017 11:39 by Skye Terrier

Thanks for the info muggy but I always thought the windows were vacuum sealed !!

 

Posted on 11/05/2017 08:38

I have spoken to companies who repair windows, and been told that even when brand new there is no vacuum in the void.

In hot weather there is a huge build up of pressure in the void and any weakness with the bonding could fail, allowing air to be pushed out through the crack. When the temperature drops the internal pressure also drops so air is then sucked back in. If there is rain water on the outside edge the water is also sucked in,

However many windows that have NOT delaminated do have low levels of moisture in them which appears when the window is warm and the outside air is cold. This should not be a problem and usually disappears.  

Rayrowe35 replied on 12/05/2017 21:40

Posted on 12/05/2017 21:40

I too had this problem a year or so ago. I removed the plugs and on a warm dry day, placed the suction end of a vacuum cleaner over one opening, to draw warm dry air through and humid air out. It worked well. A little fogging has since appeared on a cold damp day.

Nuggy replied on 13/05/2017 22:05

Posted on 13/05/2017 22:05

I found it very helpful to use a hygrometer and choose a time when humidity is low., Hot sunny days can be humid with high moisture content in the air.  My air pump works using a diaphragm and was very quiet, just a gentle hum. No loud noise for me or the neighbours so I could leave it running for a few hours at a time.

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