Evaporation oxidizing heating vent

[iceh]

So my 90gal is in front of one of those heating vents near the floor, the ones that run the length of the wall, and I was noticing that the vent was rusting. We rent an apartment and I was wondering what I could do about this? I was thinking prime it, but I wasn't sure if once the winter hit and we put the heat on, if that would be a problem? Thoughts?

 

[evsalty]

There are paints for bbq's that would probably be great for your vent cover. They handle both heat and water.

Has the tank been in that location for long? Was it in that location last winter? I ask because I am curious if you have any heat issues when you do use the heater.

 

[noahm]

Is this a heating vent that runs the length (i.e. forced air), or is it a baseboard heater unit and the heat exchange fins are rusting? If it is just a vent, the temperature is not hot enough to worry about high temp paint. If it is an actual heating unit, you can go to a local wood/pellet stove shop and pick up an appropriate color to recoat.

 

[hvacman250]

"The length of the wall" almost has to mean baseboard heater. Any paint should work on those.

 

[twelvejewelz]

Buy one thats made out of plastic or some sort of vinal perhaps?

 

[iceh]

I'm not much of a HVAC guy, but it's an electrical unit controlled via thermostat. It's maybe 6 inches tall and as wide as the wall. Probably like you were saying a baseboard heater. There are 3 of them, one on each wall in my living room, and only the one behind the tank is rusting. Sorry if I sound silly on this subject, but it is definitely not my forte. If you want to talk histology, I'm all ears

I've been in this apt 6 months. So I haven't been here over the winter yet. I just want to find something that will cover the rust already there and prevent it from happening further.

 

[hvacman250]

Its got to be a baseboard heater. Feel free to paint it. Does it resemble this:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_211798-1346..._prd_lis_ord_nbr|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1

Dont be too worried, baseboard heaters are relatively cheap.

 

[evsalty]

I've been in this apt 6 months. So I haven't been here over the winter yet. I just want to find something that will cover the rust already there and prevent it from happening further.

Keep a very close eye on your tanks temp when you start using the heater.