Smart plug cover rust
- Thread starter Jim Seamans
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Now that is uncanny. Installed mine in March of this year and will have a look and get back to you.
How old are the ones you're showing ?
I have rust trying to form in the same place, on both of mine, two months after installation.
I recently cleaned with Barkeepers Friend and then wiped down with Sheila Shine.
No question this is a manufacturing defect.
I recently cleaned with Barkeepers Friend and then wiped down with Sheila Shine.
No question this is a manufacturing defect.
A little off topic and I haven't looked at these yet...what is the locking mechanism for the covers? Is it just spring compression against a gasket?
Mine have been installed for about 2 years with exposure that entire time and they look like new. The only problem I have had is with one cord where the blue indicator LED stopped working. They sent me an entire new cord priority mail.
Where was the cover plate manufactured. I have seen stainless steel from China and there are impurities in some depending on the manufacturer. Thinking out of the box but may be off.
Jim Seamans, Did Joan and you make it to the bus yesterday. I will call more often little brother.
Jim Seamans, Did Joan and you make it to the bus yesterday. I will call more often little brother.
from mfg webpage:
SmartPlug Systems uses only the finest materials available in construction of it's products. All external metals are Marine-Grade 316 Stainless Steel, the electrical pins are nickel-plated brass for maximum conductivity, and plastics are UV and heat resistant Valox 553U resins made right here in the USA
SmartPlug Systems uses only the finest materials available in construction of it's products. All external metals are Marine-Grade 316 Stainless Steel, the electrical pins are nickel-plated brass for maximum conductivity, and plastics are UV and heat resistant Valox 553U resins made right here in the USA
Got out today to have a look. The cap still like new after nine months.
Must have been a bad batch of caps. Good to hear they stand behind their product.
Must have been a bad batch of caps. Good to hear they stand behind their product.
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I contacted SmartPlug and they said they found that a small batch of their first run of inlet covers were made with 304 stainless steel and not the 316 stainless that is their standard specification.
They're replacing both of mine when we return from the Abacos in May.
Quick response and excellent customer service.
They're replacing both of mine when we return from the Abacos in May.
Quick response and excellent customer service.
Got my new smart plugs today and have them installed. Very good and fast response from Smart Plug.
Well done.....
They sent brand new complete plugs. Also didn't ask for the old ones back. Now that is a company standing behind their product....