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That looks good! I need to replace mine, just because I don't have any idea how old it is. AND... Not too sure what it is made out of, but it looks like the copper/brown colored stuff you use for swamp coolers. It got some decent stress too when I was having pressure build-up issues. One of my main reasons for wanting to change it is because it goes right behind the stove and right next to the receptacle too.
Is PEX good if I run it behind the stove?
Is PEX good if I run it behind the stove?
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Originally Posted by white89gt
2100, how is the Escape now? What did you wind up doing for an alternator? Back in 2009 I saw a wrecked low mile 2006 at the yard and it was cut away enough that the alternator was right there.... so I nabbed it. That is what I put in mine. The old one actually still charged, but the brushes were going bad... the lights flickered at idle. I should probably put new brushes in it.
Well, I finished the framing of the family room last night. Got some mre of the wiring ran too. I think I am going to do these new surface mount LED lights for it.... have you guys seen these? I was looking at them at HD yesterday. These are a little better deal n Amazon though...
Well, I finished the framing of the family room last night. Got some mre of the wiring ran too. I think I am going to do these new surface mount LED lights for it.... have you guys seen these? I was looking at them at HD yesterday. These are a little better deal n Amazon though...
Our escape is at 230,xxx miles and besides the fan clutch I did over winter we have had zero issues but with this alternator I don't think I'll ever get another one lol.
Told my wife next vehicle is a truck or the new bronco cz I ain't working on a car/small suv ever again lol
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Dropping it off at the shop tomorrow. With getting animals and tractors ready for our county fair and the heat index of 110 with 90% humidity and just finished my trucks brake line that blew (still dripping from the union) .... I don't have the time Energy or will power to mess with that mess. Hopefully I have it back tomorrow evening...
Our escape is at 230,xxx miles and besides the fan clutch I did over winter we have had zero issues but with this alternator I don't think I'll ever get another one lol.
Told my wife next vehicle is a truck or the new bronco cz I ain't working on a car/small suv ever again lol
Our escape is at 230,xxx miles and besides the fan clutch I did over winter we have had zero issues but with this alternator I don't think I'll ever get another one lol.
Told my wife next vehicle is a truck or the new bronco cz I ain't working on a car/small suv ever again lol
That is good to hear. I will probably put 4 up in this room. The two bedrooms that are already have sheetrock have can lights in them, so I might grab some more. The bedroom that I modified to add walk in closet might need one of these in it too. I wired it for a light, and bought a small LED light bar for it already, but this looks like it might work better.
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That looks good! I need to replace mine, just because I don't have any idea how old it is. AND... Not too sure what it is made out of, but it looks like the copper/brown colored stuff you use for swamp coolers. It got some decent stress too when I was having pressure build-up issues. One of my main reasons for wanting to change it is because it goes right behind the stove and right next to the receptacle too.
Is PEX good if I run it behind the stove?
Is PEX good if I run it behind the stove?
It's fastened to the wall 6" above the floor. I can't think it will see much heat there.
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That looks good! I need to replace mine, just because I don't have any idea how old it is. AND... Not too sure what it is made out of, but it looks like the copper/brown colored stuff you use for swamp coolers. It got some decent stress too when I was having pressure build-up issues. One of my main reasons for wanting to change it is because it goes right behind the stove and right next to the receptacle too.
Is PEX good if I run it behind the stove?
Is PEX good if I run it behind the stove?
As for running it behind the stove, I guess I'll let you know.
It's fastened to the wall 6" above the floor. I can't think it will see much heat there.
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OK, I was wondering if a pic hadn't posted in your previous post. That looks WAAAY more robust. I was just looking at a pre-fabbed 25 foot piece of PEX that Whirlpool sells. I think I might stop by HD in SLC this week and get it. They don't carry it at my store.