I just had Bradley send us a new black box and switch and I was wondering how I can I keep water from getting in it again? And keep it from cracking.
From the posts I have read (I don't have an original), you need to slightly elevate the front of the Bradley so any moisture buildup won't flow out the front. I also read that the front of the unit sits on the plastic instead of feet so some kind of rubber feet in the front mounted on the metal frame to elevate the unit off of the plastic would help. Since I don't have one I can't explain it further than that. Others here with the OBS will be able to give you more details. :)
Quote from: Gizmo on December 29, 2007, 11:55:52 AM
From the posts I have read (I don't have an original), you need to slightly elevate the front of the Bradley so any moisture buildup won't flow out the front. I also read that the front of the unit sits on the plastic instead of feet so some kind of rubber feet in the front mounted on the metal frame to elevate the unit off of the plastic would help. Since I don't have one I can't explain it further than that. Others here with the OBS will be able to give you more details. :)
This is very good advice. Be sure that you are keeping the vent on top open, as that will let moisture escape and not build up. I leave mine at least 1/2 open if not more at all times.
As mentioned keeping the vent opened wide enough and elevating the front will help prevent liquid from leaking out of the bottom of the front door. An 1/8" elevation is high enough, but I would not go further than a 1/4". I use to use wood slats of about that thickness, and place them under the front legs. But after reading a thread that the crack may be due to stress I moved my elevation point behind the molded legs of the plastic front cover so that the metal bottom of the cabinet is resting on the wood slats. If you elevate at that point, you will need more slats or something that is 5/8" - 3/4" thick, and about an 1" wide.
My husband had an idea to line the edge with silicone. What do you think? I dont know if the heat would cause a problem.
smokinkirby,
Temps there should be fairly modest and silicone should be able to handle it.
smokinkirby
If you are concerned about using regular silicone you could use high temp silicone. It's usually available at most hardware stores.
Mike