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Old Aug 18, 2021 | 06:30 PM
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I forgot ridge vent existed.
Don't see it much here.
It was on my house when I lived further inland so maybe it is a wind speed hurricane thing.

Only thing I haven't seen in plastic now are the turbine vents.
I still prefer aluminum.
Old Aug 18, 2021 | 06:35 PM
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Hmmm... I was told at my last home to put those up to help my A/C out.
Old Aug 18, 2021 | 06:44 PM
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They do, but that's not their main function.

Whole house fan and a few turbines on the roof for folks with basements help the AC out more than anything. Cuts way down on the AC usage, specially if your home is partially shaded.
Old Aug 18, 2021 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ultimatenoobie
I forgot ridge vent existed.
Don't see it much here.
It was on my house when I lived further inland so maybe it is a wind speed hurricane thing.

Only thing I haven't seen in plastic now are the turbine vents.
I still prefer aluminum.
It's pretty standard with new builds now. It does a better job vs cans. I have two rolls of it the garage for the kids roof. Eliminating the can vents all together. The colder the climate, better the ventilation required.
Old Aug 18, 2021 | 07:07 PM
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It sucks because I can basically only see in the attic. In 2013, the PO put a ****ON of insulation up there. I don't really want to disturb any of it, so I haven't gone right up to see how much it leaked. But I do know that it's not coming through to the sheetrock. It just so happens to be pretty close to straight above the ceiling fan in the master bedroom. So I really don't need that leaking.
Old Aug 18, 2021 | 07:19 PM
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So, my latest endeavor with Frankie has been putting a stereo in it. What a hack job from the PO. Found 3 busted bolts in the arm rest, crimps all over the place, etc. The JVC deck is weak sauce. So, I am going to try and get this deck that I had in my Toyota in it. I found the male plugs for it, and got a double din kit on the way. It has a sub out, crossover, etc. Really a decent deck for factory - it's a Pioneer.




Old Aug 18, 2021 | 08:49 PM
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This guy is going know where soon. Fixated on the coils for some reason, -

https://www.f150forum.com/f6/97-f150-need-help-507126/

Most likley a bad connection, cable or MEGA.
Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
This guy is going know where soon. Fixated on the coils for some reason, -

https://www.f150forum.com/f6/97-f150-need-help-507126/

Most likley a bad connection, cable or MEGA.
It's not good being fixated!
Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:12 PM
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Specially when it isn't the fix...
Old Aug 18, 2021 | 09:14 PM
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He never answered about why he seems to think it's hydro locked. I tapped out. He's got a parts cannon...



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