Re: OK, so who welded the thermostat housing on?

[snyler <marc@animalfirm.com>]

Fred Schroeder wrote

>Actually, we're working against a double whammy.  Not only do the steel studs
>rust but there is electrolysis taking place.  Because of this, I doubt that
>stainless steel studs would cure the problem.
>
>I've thought about covering the studs with shrink tubing and enlarging the
>holes in the housing and outlet just enough to clear it.  Has anyone tried
>this approach?
>
>Best regards,
>
>Fred Schroeder
Interesting thought...How 'bout powder coating...or paint?  Is this a 
likely place for antisieze?
-Marc