Iceprobe Chiller Problem

Well I was going to hookup my coolworks iceprobe chiller today, but when I pulled it out of the closet, I noticed the coating on the probe is flaking off a lot exposing the aluminum.

I can get all the coating off if I want, but I am not too keen on sticking aluminum in the tank. What do you think?

 

Could you take the rest of the coating off and spray paint it to re-coat it?

 

Matt this is from CoolWorks Web sight

Situation: The coating on the probe is compromised or flaking.

The IceProbe’s solid aluminum probe is coated with a very durable FDA compliant material. Care should always be taken when handling and installing the IceProbe to ensure that this coating is not scratched or chipped. If the coating is compromised, the underlying aluminum may begin to corrode and the coating may eventually fail. While failure of the coating material degrades the appearance of the probe, it will not affect the IceProbe’s cooling performance or the watertight seal. While aluminum exposure is generally considered safe (e.g. aluminum cookware), you may want to confirm that direct aluminum contact is acceptable in your application.
IceProbe Thermoelectric Aquarium Chiller :: CoolWorks Inc

 

Thanks John. I saw that too. Thing is, they don't tell you what to do! I don't think aluminum is cool in saltwater. I wrote them a note, hopefully I will hear from them.

I suppose. If I knew what to coat it with! What would you use?

 

Sillicon maybe??? Cover the whole thing up. It might not look pretty but im guessing it should do the trick. But this is just my honnest opinion, i might be wrong.

Marc.

 

I suppose you could try epoxy paint:-/

 

Coat it multiple times with Krylon Fushion or harp on them til the give you a replacement.

 

Why not something like this: Precision Dip Molding and Plastic Coating

I don't know how easy it is to get done but it seems like an alternative.

 

That's interesting Cody. I wonder how much that costs?

Anyway, thanks all, I'll wait a couple days and see if Coolworks gets back to me. Maybe they have a better coating on the new ones now.

 

So I got an email from them today:

bleh.
I wrote them back and reminded them it is going in saltwater. :