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  1. 01-06-2006, 08:19 PM #1
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    I have lived in this house for nearly 2 years. Just in the last 4-5 months I have noticed that the duct work that is exposed in the basement, seems to be changing its appearance. It has a white powdery substance starting to appear on it. It isn't on all of them but it seems to be 'spreading.' Just wondering, if this is a normal thing that happens over time, or if it is something to be concerned with??
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  2. 01-06-2006, 09:15 PM #2
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    sounds like high humidity in basement. should have tech come out and check heater venting. have seen corrosion caused by exhaust fumes.
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  3. 01-07-2006, 03:37 PM #3
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    Thank you, is it something that is a long term concern or is it something that should be remedied immediately?

    A piece of added information, we have cat litter in the room, a person mentioned to me that the ammonia from the cat urine may be adding to the problem, is this a possible contributor?
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  4. 01-07-2006, 04:50 PM #4
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    that would possibly do it. i would get rid of cat and have heater checked out.
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