Jim/Dave et all,
Thanks for the simple but effective ways to setup the piezo. I will look
for the needed retro kit tomorrow. I just finished installing the new
Winegard Sensor antenna. It was supposed to be an exact replacement for the
old Skyliner. I had a 4" hole on top and a 1" hole in the coach, the new
antenna called for a 1 3/4" hole clear through. Toughest part was trying to
drill a 1 3/4" hole over an existing 1" hole. Drill walked all over till I
made a guide from a piece of wood. All in all not a bad job. I had to cut
two pieces of a hardware to make them the right length. I no sooner got the
Vulkem 116 smeared on the Olympia rivits(they came today also) holding the
base down than it came a wicked thunderstorm. It is still raining and I am
wondering about the seal. Now whether to buy the rivit shaver or not....
.......Brian.......
73 Safari
At 02:24 PM 7/28/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Brian,
> The wire between the spark generator and the electrode isn't anything
>special. I wired the 'ground' side of the generator directly to my
>aluminum bracket, using a single wire to the electrode. When I light the
>fridge, I'm lying on the floor and can see the spark and see when the
>burner lights off.
>
> <<Jim>>
>
>brian ganoe wrote:
>>
>> Jim,
>>
>> Thanks!! $12.00 I can handle. I think there is a True Value store on the
>> other side of town. I didn't realize you could replace the wire to the
>> electrode. As to the brakes, I have replaced older rear drum brakes but it
>> seemed the trailers(electric brakes) I had in the past never needed new
>> brakes or my Dad took care of it. Thanks for the link. I will check it out.
>> Didn't get my tires and wheels.....tires were not in....bummer.
>>
>> ........Brian........
>> 73 Safari
>>
>> At 09:56 AM 7/28/00 -0400, you wrote:
>> >Brian,
>> > I used a piezo ignitor kit from the local True Value Hardware that was
>> >meant for a gas grill conversion. It contained the generator button
>> >gadget, 2 different "spark plugs" (porcelin tubes with electrodes),
>> >wire, etc. I made a bracket to mount the generator near the other fridge
>> >controls, used a longer wire to run back to the burner, and mounted one
>> >of the electrodes under a burner mounting screw. The long wire electrode
>> >was bent into a 'U', cut to length, and adjusted so that it sparks to
>> >the burner. It works great, and cost about 12 bucks, IIRC.
>> >
>> >Electric brakes are easy, go to http://www.championtrailers.com for an
>> >explanation on how they work. Repairs are about the same as on the rear
>> >wheels of older cars, if you've ever done them, electric brakes are
>> >quite straightforward.
>> >
>> > <<Jim>>
>> >
>> >brian ganoe wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Terry,
>> >>
>> >> I had two extra keys made but I stil carry the old one....hmmm. I got
the
>> >> water heater installed and working and used the old stainless steel
flush
>> >> cover. It looks like nothing is amiss. I am off to get wheels and
>> >> tires......its nice to have a day off during the week. I repacked the
wheel
>> >> bearing a few days ago but know nothing of electric brakes. I am
tempted to
>> >> put that in the hands of professionals. I also would like to replace the
>> >> old frig flint wheel with a new piezo lighter. Do you or anyone have any
>> >> insights into this. I assume I could use the same pathway from inside
the
>> >> frig to the burner. It would have to be approximately 20" long. The old
>> >> frig seems to work well but lighting it needs attention. Thanks!
>> >>
>> >> ..........Brian..........
>> >> 73 Safari
>> >>
>> >> At 11:11 PM 7/27/00 -0400, you wrote:
>> >> >Brian,
>> >> >If you haven't straightened it yet, why not get another one made
>> >> >while it's still whole? Then, ditch the bent one that's already
>> >> >weak. Otherwise, your day will come when the bent one breaks inside.
>> >> >
>> >> >Terry
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