Winterizing MaxJax

[Flanders]

I've been using my MaxJax quite regularly in my garage this year, since I installed it in the spring. I've left it installed, and don't ever take advantage of the "portability" feature of it.

That said, for winter I'm debating moving it out of the way. The main reason is that I don't want the salty water that pools from my daily driver running underneath the posts. My floor has a very small grade, and water does pool in various spots on the floor. The last thing I want is salty water running down near the bolts/anchors in my concrete floor.

So what to do? If I remove the posts, I don't want to leave the anchors open (I figure salt water running down through the anchors is a very bad idea). I was considering putting in some new bolts into the anchors, with perhaps a rubber washer (or caulking) to seal out any water from getting into the anchor/bolt.

What do you folks do in the salt belt, to keep the water away from your Maxjax anchors?

 

[skamp]

I've been using my MaxJax quite regularly in my garage this year, since I installed it in the spring. I've left it installed, and don't ever take advantage of the "portability" feature of it.

That said, for winter I'm debating moving it out of the way. The main reason is that I don't want the salty water that pools from my daily driver running underneath the posts. My floor has a very small grade, and water does pool in various spots on the floor. The last thing I want is salty water running down near the bolts/anchors in my concrete floor.

So what to do? If I remove the posts, I don't want to leave the anchors open (I figure salt water running down through the anchors is a very bad idea). I was considering putting in some new bolts into the anchors, with perhaps a rubber washer (or caulking) to seal out any water from getting into the anchor/bolt.

What do you folks do in the salt belt, to keep the water away from your Maxjax anchors?

Spray the anchor holes with fluid film and then put in plugs. I think some people have used plastic socket cap screws like these:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#95868a963/=ukaver

Steve

 

[Jagmandave]

How about leaving it in place and running a good bead of caulk around the bottom to seal out the water?

 

[Todd.Brock]

I used those from McMaster. They will keep debris out, but not sure they are water tight. They are cheap insurance though! I ordered on a Mon afternoon and had them Tues.

 

[Flanders]

How about leaving it in place and running a good bead of caulk around the bottom to seal out the water?

the only reason I'm hesitant to do this, is because if there is a leak because I missed a spot (or the caulk eventually cracks), I won't be able to tell because it's hidden underneath.

The anchors/bolts are pretty crucial components here, so I want to avoid getting any salt water on them. Another option is putting a low-profile nylon (or metal) cap bolt with rubber washer under it into the anchor, then caulk over the entire thing.