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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