Does the Xantrex SW1000 1) get hot or 2) make noise? 3) Does it require ventilation? Wondering where in Jeep to mount it.
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Hello David, 1. Mine does not get hot to the extent that I could not touch it. I would say "warm". 2. It doesn't make a noise (except for the alarm when the battery goes below 11V). 3. Yes, it needs ventilation, so don't cover it up. It must be mounted upright. You could rig up one of those 12V muffin fans to help it. And hoover the vents from time to time. I haven't had any problems with mine in 3 years, it works 24/24 7/7. A good machine.cheersRalph
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The only noise is from the fan and it is the volume of a quiet computer fan. I have the 1000 and 3000 watt versions of these and as far as getting hot, i have the 3000 watt version of this mounted on the wall behind my seat and it doesn't get very hot. Warm but not hot. That's with my seat slid back against it too, so short of putting it in an enclosed box you should be ok.
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Hello David, 1. Mine does not get hot to the extent that I could not touch it. I would say "warm". 2. It doesn't make a noise (except for the alarm when the battery goes below 11V). 3. Yes, it needs ventilation, so don't cover it up. It must be mounted upright. You could rig up one of those 12V muffin fans to help it. And hoover the vents from time to time. I haven't had any problems with mine in 3 years, it works 24/24 7/7. A good machine. cheers Ralph
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Mine doesn't get that hot or even warm. It has a small cooling fan that isn't loud. I haven't mounted mine in a vehicle but under a front seat might be a good spot. You want to keep the 12 volt cables as short as possible, especially if you want to run close to the rated output.
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I used it in the trunk of a 2002 BMW 530. Rattling and vibration was SIGNIFICANTLY reduced. During application there wasn't a smell and even during this 100 degree heat, I haven't noticed any smell either and I frequently open and close my trunk. My only complaint was that the applicator broke but I just used my hands anyway. I am not too sure about the heat transfer though.
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As long as the connections to the wiring are sealed good, I don't believe you will have any problems, I mounted mine in an area on my Jeep's front turn signals and I get a lot of moisture around them and I have not had any problems with them.
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You might have stretched the springs too far and they can't stretch anymore to release it. My Jeep has two different "depths" of vents. I must say though, the fasteners of this thing are weak. My wife accidentally bumped mine and it broke, breaking one of the spring arms and making it completely useless. Hopefully you have better luck than I did. I'm searching for something new. At least for the $12 I paid for this thing about a year ago, I got an iPhone/iPod/iPad USB cable, which alone will cost you about that much. If it weren't for that, I'd be pretty upset.
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It took me a while on my 1992 Jeep Wrangler because I wanted it on the dash with the other gauges. The original temp meter gave up, and I worked its spot with a Dremel tool to fit this one. But it comes with a couple of brackets that will allow you to mount it give or take where you want it. Consider also that you have to run the wire for the sensor thru the firewall for it's location.
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This system is called an "axle back" exhaust. It's the muffler and tips. The sound is amazing without being too loud. I have had it on my Jeep for two years and couldn't be happier.
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Oh, it resonates through the entire jeep. If you don't want to hear it all the time, stay with the stock muffler. It will usually not overpower the stereo unless you are pulling a steep hill. when cruising on the interstate, it's a mild drone.
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I've only used mine for airing back up 305/70R16's (all 4 tires) after wheeling. Only stopped long enough to connect to the next tire. Never had a problem with it getting hot. If needing to use on multiple vehicles you might want a more industrial compressor or a compressed air tank.
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i carry mine with me for the quick little touch ups -- living in louisiana the humidity is horrible -- i have not had any issues -- i just pulled mine out and tried it -- screw cylinder in -- push the "on" button, listen for the hiss, then slide the ignitor (took 2 times), touch to feel the cylinder getting hot!!! ta da!!! works like a charm!!! hope this helps!
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That is exactly what I did. BUT, it must be mounted in a dry, well-ventilated location. I would NOT recommend mounting it under the hood or anywhere where it could be exposed to water or humidity. I mounted mine on the inside wall behind the cabin. Keep in mind also that if the walls sweat, be careful that any power cables or wires attached to it do not allow a path for water droplets to travel down the wire to the unit. I once had a single drop of water ride down a power cable and drop into the vents. There was some crackling sounds and the inverter wouldn't drive anything like fans for about a day until it dried out. It's a tough little inverter that has forgiven me for a ton of stupid stuff, but I wouldn't recommend pushing your luck. Great little inverter. Won't drive a microwave oven since it's a modified sine unit, but it works great for my laptop, lights, TV, Xbox, refrigerator, alarm clock, coffee maker, coffee cup warmer, iPhone charger, power drill, fans...
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Yup thus far its fallen from some tables (I've now placed rubber studs for non skid underneath the radio) when someone grabbed the mic for a qso.Used with SWR of 3 (by accident) for long qsos.Passes the test for me. Far better than my FT-1900R which overheats at 5watts in 30 mins with a 50% duty cycle and becomes unstable at 64 degrees Celsius.
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The unit doesn't get hot - approximately 100 to 110 degree's when in use if kept well ventilated. Under an auto seat is more then enough space for good ventilation. Might be a good idea to occasionally check that the vents in unit haven't somehow gotten blocked. (Very small amount of heat when you consider a humans normal temp 98.6)
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I have mine in a somewhat confined space which is concealed with very thin speaker fabric, and yes, it gets hot. It does have a fan, and when the unit gets very hot, the fan noise is noticeable. I'm going to need to find an alternate solution, perhaps an auxiliary lower-noise fan.
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Greetings! I use it on my motorcycle so i put it closer to my engine so i could get a better idea how hot it is getting. Not sure what your using it on but the lead for the outside senor should be long enough to thread it through the firewall on a car to mount it outside. I attached mine with double sided tape and it has stayed put nicely. I'm very happy with mine. No problems for 4 years.
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It has been my experience with these units, (I have 4 In/Out temp units) that it is best to run them thru the firewall to a point in front of the radiator. (bout 6 inches away from the radiator itself. This allows air to flow across the sensor when you are moving thus giving a realistic outside temp. Of course the temp reading goes up when you are sitting still, but it's still good. The next best option is to run the sensor wire along the dash and down the door post and into the cavity in front of the door. This gives a reasonable temperature indication, but will be erroneous when the vehicle is sitting in the sun, and will not respond a fast as it would in front of the Radiator. Good luck. It has been my experience with these units, (I have 4 In/Out temp units) that it is best to run them thru the firewall to a point in front of the radiator. (bout 6 inches away from the radiator itself. This allows air to flow across the sensor when you are moving thus giving a realistic outside temp. Of course the temp reading goes up when you are sitting still, but it's still good. The next best option is to run the sensor wire along the dash and down the door post and into the cavity in front of the door. This gives a reasonable temperature indication, but will be erroneous when the... » Read More It has been my experience with these units, (I have 4 In/Out temp units) that it is best to run them thru the firewall to a point in front of the radiator. (bout 6 inches away from the radiator itself. This allows air to flow across the sensor when you are moving thus giving a realistic outside temp. Of course the temp reading goes up when you are sitting still, but it's still good. The next best option is to run the sensor wire along the dash and down the door post and into the cavity in front of the door. This gives a reasonable temperature indication, but will be erroneous when the vehicle is sitting in the sun, and will not respond a fast as it would in front of the Radiator. Good luck. « Show Less
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The rubber does get hot but it is tightly fixed to the tail pipe with clamps and does not come off. Hope this helps.
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Probably. It crinkles and makes unpleasant noise. You'll have to devise a way to strap it down if your jeep isn't in a garage or the wind will blow it away.