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todd ellis

remember the window plug i made? worked great - but the window is east-facing and with only 2 days of 70+ weather the plastic grids in the ansersen windows have started to MELT!

i am reduced to removing the plug & re-installing to record. which is not terrible, but it's probably a 60# unit, and a pain in my butt.

anybody run into this kind of thing before? any suggestions besides tinfoil on the windows to reflect the sun & make it look like i'm cooking meth in my basement?
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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:18 am Post subject:

how about an awning or window hood?
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Eddie Eagle · M&M Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2393

That's a mfg defect. Get them to replace it free.

todd ellis · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:26 am Post subject:

ccpetersen · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:36 am Post subject:

I know this sounds like more work, but how would it work to mount that plug on wheels that would position the plug over the window as needed? Probably would have to build some sort of rack to put it on and make it the right height, etc, but that might solve the "lifting that $*@" at least temporarily.
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todd ellis · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:41 am Post subject:

the window is 4' from the floor with a counter top under it - so that's out. speaking of more work - i HAVE considered scrapping this one and building a NEW window plug that opens/closes like a bi-fold door. it would require large double hinges and a lot more planning than i'm used to - and i wouldn't be able to make it as deep - but it might be just crazy enough to work.
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markt · Been Here Awhile Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 217

Todd,

I'm not sure of the manufacturer's name, but there's a plastic reflective film just for this purpose that can adhere to the inside of the glass and reflect out the sun and heat. Check your Home Depot's or Lowes. (Or, better yet, call a glass company and get the name of the stuff). I've used it when I was a glazier, and from what I remember, the stuff is pretty darn effective.

The heat may soften the adhesive on the film, but I think it's well worth a try anyway...
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todd ellis · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:50 am Post subject:

i'm off to talk to the andersen folks in a few minutes. i like the film idea.
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Bruce · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:18 am Post subject:

However, it could have been an alien death ray and your window block saved your studio from utter vaporization. But I wouldn't tell the Andersen people that. They probably wouldn't cover it then.

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Lee Gordon · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:20 am Post subject:

Is it possible to replace the plastic fake muntins with ones made of wood?
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todd ellis · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:30 am Post subject:

ho-lee-carp, lee! brilliant.
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markt · Been Here Awhile Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Posts: 217

Bruce does have a valid concern regarding the aliens. But, Lee's idea is a great one indeed. But, if they are dual glazed windows, sometimes that strapping is between the two panes. Hopefully, you'll luck out and they are surface mounted and accessible. Even so, put that film on anyway;it'll keep everything a lot cooler when your plug is in!
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Lee Gordon · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:23 am Post subject:

Years ago, Anderson used a plastic muntin bar assembly that snapped in and out of the window and was just held in by small pins on the ends that slotted into holes in the window frame. Pella was the only manufacturer I'm aware of that sandwiched the bars between the panes. But that was quite a while ago; for all I know, it could be completely different these days.
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Mandy Nelson · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:22 pm Post subject:

As someone who just had to buy all new windows ($$$$$$$$$) many manufacturers have the inside-the-glass option now. They also offer the shade the same way. But that doesn't help Todd.
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graemespicer · Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:56 pm Post subject:

Bruce makes me laff.
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