Window problem to Trident T4 2000

by Edwardsedmob1! Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:18 am

Somehow rain water is penetrating between the two layers of perspex and is becoming trapped in the void. Has this happened to any other Trident owners?. I can't see how the water is getting in or how to get it out. I checked with Auto-Sleeper spares/parts and these windows are no longer available. Any ideas??

by Roopert Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:25 pm

I'm not familiar with DGI as a make, but it sounds similar to ParaPress, which were fitted at around the same time. It was possible for the bond between the two halves of the window to fail, allowing water to get between.

If that's what has happened and it's not just condensation, there are a couple of things you may be able to do - one is that you may be able to re-bond using a solvent/adhesive (e.g. Tensol). Another option may be to replace the window with a single sheet of acrylic - the double glazing isn't ~really~ necessary in terms of heat insulation. Or you may be able to find a secondhand replacement at a breakers.

by Edwardsedmob1! Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:37 pm

Roopert wrote:I'm not familiar with DGI as a make, but it sounds similar to ParaPress, which were fitted at around the same time. It was possible for the bond between the two halves of the window to fail, allowing water to get between.

If that's what has happened and it's not just condensation, there are a couple of things you may be able to do - one is that you may be able to re-bond using a solvent/adhesive (e.g. Tensol). Another option may be to replace the window with a single sheet of acrylic - the double glazing isn't ~really~ necessary in terms of heat insulation. Or you may be able to find a secondhand replacement at a breakers.

Hi, thank you for taking the trouble to try and help. Your suggestions are good ones. I think the water is getting in due to the bonding failing so this is what I will try and fix first. Thanks again.
Edwardsedmob

by Roopert Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:34 pm

If you go down the solvent route, it may be worth speaking to a company that specialises in joining acrylic/perspex, because you might find that the standard grade of the most common adhesive (Tensol 12) is too viscous to creep into the narrow gap easily - I think there may be other grades that are more watery and so might work better. Be warned - it is crazily expensive in small quantities!

Window problem to Trident T4 2000

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