I have at least 3 windows leaking in one or the other lower corner during a hard rain. I was talking (moaning, more like it) to Tim about how expensive it would be to remove them and reinstall them with new seals. Tim said 'maybe the drains are clogged' - which I hadn't thought of before. I supposed I was trying to cost justify the $4K cost of new dual pane windows (mine are single).
So are there any tips on how? Backflush? Coat hanger seems like begging for trouble.
Air hose, vacuum????
RV net said 125 psi air... That I can do...
The small window in the water closet in our coach leaked during heavy rains. The water ran down the inside wall from the lower corners of the inside frame. I used a silicone caulk along the top and down each of the outside frame. The window has not leaked since I sealed it.
I have seen the small rectangular drain holes in the bottom rail of the outside frame. I would expect you could back flush them with a Water-Pic or something similar. I have no experience cleaning those. Fortunately, the leak described above has been our only window leak.
Pipe cleaners? Any leftovers can be used for the grandkids' crafts ;)
Michelle
I used bailing wire on my 225 windows. Some of the dirt was really packed in there. I had to use the wire and rinse three or four times on each drain. I also used a little dish soap to help break up the dirt. Finally, all of the drains started working.
A good friend of mine, who is a Texan, claims that Okies use bailing wire for dental floss. Don't know how much truth there is to this :).
As tuff as Kent is is, I should think he uses barbed wire
Old or expired credit cards, cheap table knife, frying pan spatula (metal or plastic) and last but not necessarily the worst if you are contemplating new double pane windows: 3# hammer and chisel.
George, haven't you noticed the rust or our teeth when Okies smile, well, rust on what teeth we have left.
Bill, not all Okies are that tough, only those naturally born Okies. I do however use my Buck knife as a tooth pick.