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In this video I show you how to make an air pump quieter. please note that polyfil is fire retardant and will not catch fire unless exposed to a direct flame, air pumps generate heat normally and the polyfil will also get warm but will not catch fire because of the nature of 100% polyester batting, 100% polyester products are flame retardant by nature because they will not burn unless they are in direct contact with a direct flame, this being said modify your air pumps at your own risk.
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@jeffgonzales6895 3 года назад

I had to put on subtitles because my air pump is so loud!

@mightymouse5029 3 года назад

🤣😂

@swfllpeyton 2 года назад

Lol

@clutchcontrol3394 8 месяцев назад

I had to shut down the airpump lol

@mamamalalalala2317 5 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@joseph7105 Год назад

The empty space is for heat distribution. This will make it run warmer (and quieter) but it will cut the life of your pump in half from prematurely wearing parts due to heat exposure

@owen7036 3 года назад

Tried this with an old whisper 10-30 that was loud enough to be heard from the room next door. I was slightly more conservative that the author and avoided packing around the metal bar next to the electrical coil, as I noticed it was already pretty warm to the touch when I opened it up prior to the poly fill treatment. The noise difference was incredible. Can only hear it at all when standing right in front of the tank and it's only a very soft hum. It is not noticeably warmer either (it is about as warm as the skin on my forehead). I have been running it for about three days now with no issues. I will probably open it up in a week or so to look for any signs of damage but don't really anticipate there will be any. Thanks, Trafish!

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Glad this was helpful, I've run many air pumps like this one for over 3 years and never had any issues

@owen7036 2 года назад

@@canonlensesandcameras4425 Hi Paul, sorry for the long response time, I don't log in to youtube often. I ran the pump with no problems for another six months before switching to a different filter style. It never developed any evident issues.

@lynjones1356 2 года назад

IF YOU WANT A FIRE DO THIS THE UNIT WILL OVER HEAT LMFAO NO AIR

@alyssas7998 3 года назад

Awesome, it worked for me and is much quieter! Now I can sleep in peace. Thank you!!

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Your welcome!

@calebnavy2142 3 года назад

My fish tank finger sounds like 1,000 birds at once pisses me off

@giannislabrakis2343 2 года назад

SOMEONE GIVE THIS MAN AN AWARD OR SOMETHING. THANK YOU BRO!

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

Your welcome!

@LeonKuzzy 10 месяцев назад

Amazing advice, worked a treat with a noisy Chinese air pump that could be heard in the next room! Anyone checking the comments.... This method works, sponsored blogs and google searches will leave you out of pocket just follow this vid!

@PhalasaGames 10 месяцев назад

Worked great, I put a little less polyester than in the video and it reduced the noise by a huge margin. Also all the negative comments are just big air pump industry trying to downplay this guys great solution. They want your money to buy expensive quiet pumps when you can reduce the sound of cheap ones on your own.

@mysticorchid603 Год назад

Just tried it on a really noisy pump and boom it’s practically silent now! Thanks!

@Nxrvy 3 года назад

FINALLY I could find a video with someone that speaks English all the other videos are indian tech people

@SlackerU Год назад

My hi-blow pump has some sort of sound/vibration wrap inside of it. I think you should use a rock-wool box of insulation to have the pump in instead b/c it's sold as fire resistant.

@lamkins2276 Год назад

I’m going to try this tomorrow. Air pumps drive me nuts.

@onlytwogenders69 3 года назад

Thanks for the video looking forward to seeing the rest of your channel

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Thank you!

@sivaprasadprasad8663 2 года назад

I think this is the solution,I done, thanks

@aaronfiddy4260 Месяц назад

Ive just found polly fill on amazon nice one bro 4 the tip my pumps drive me crazy thanks again 😊

@awoodward37 3 года назад

Your first sound level test was with the screws undone. The top and bottom of the air pump was loose. So you would expect the air pump to make more noise.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

That was something I tested off camera to see if it would make a difference with the screws tight or not (for time sake) with this particular pump it didn't make a difference

@MarijkeWillemsen990 Год назад

I think its to dangerous because of fire hazard. Try the super silent piezo electric air pomps from hygger, nicrew etc. Another design, no membrane, but a kind of plate that shrinks and expands under current. The capacity is comparable to a 2 watt one way traditional noisy airpump. It costs about 15 euro.

@sjmsmaley 3 года назад

Need update please… Has any of the air pumps become a fire hazard ?

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

No I have not had a single issue with overheating or performance of any of my air pumps.

@vape4life172 3 года назад

@@TrafishAquatics what about with cotton would it be a fire risk to use cotton balls

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Cotton is not fire retardant/resistant so I would not reccomend using it

@pengngytang4172 3 года назад

@@TrafishAquatics but can I use it ? I don’t have the other cotton

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

I wouldn't use cotton

@shahraj1918 2 года назад

👌 It worked...thanks...

@mrren2927 8 месяцев назад

My dad mad at me because of the fish air pump. I cut a box to fit the pump also fill with noise reduce material. You gave me the idea to make more quitter.

@Amare-fidem-spes 3 года назад

Set the air pump on a sponge I've been doing it for years. A fireproof sponge of course. This man will burn his home down.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Been running multiple pumps like this for years, the material is naturally fire retardant and won't burn unless exposed to an open flame, if your air pump has an open flame in it you have bigger problems than the polyester

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

@@canonlensesandcameras4425 I haven't had that happen, however if you're looking for a pump for an outdoor pond I would probably recommend something in the alita line of air pumps

@CoroaEntertainment 2 года назад

Sometimes the noise is simply coming from the pump's feet vibrating on a table or shelf. I made my pump very quiet, by hanging it in mid air using some yarn (hung from a self near my tank). My pump had a small hole/tab molded onto the end of the base to make it easy to hang it.

@adorjanc3076 2 года назад

You are lucky if that's all the problem. Many cheap pumps vibrate all around, not just on their feet, and hanging them will reduce the vibration, but the noise will still be loud.

@Technologyadvisor1 3 года назад

need help have pond one air pump fitting 18mm I need to adapt to 8mm air pipe any ideas? The pump came with a rubber tube that is about 18mm but can not seem to find a fitting for my large air stone that has a 8mm pipe.1

@RandB_Aquatics Год назад

whats the name of the somg at the start of your video??? .I just fell in love with it.

@gumacanian4211 2 года назад

Thanks..worked like a charm!

@namesomega3694 5 месяцев назад

I was thinking if there is some kind of plastic gelatin case to absorb all the vibrations

@hasinthaedirisinghe Год назад

Will this het up in long use?? Usually there's lot of heat inside when disassembled..

@kimdecastro9156 4 месяца назад

cool idea

@tomwodz2 2 месяца назад

No, its very stupid idea.

@MrJNairda 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip. Will this cause the pump to overheat. Or would it make the pump a fire hazard?

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

Not in my experience, I've had pumps run for many years with no issues

@tomwodz2 2 месяца назад

Yes this make a pump fire hazard.

@Luffy19922 3 года назад

Am so lost how often should I do water changes in my 5.5 gallon tank, alot if people say every week,other 1 a month, other say dont do it the aquarium is to little get some bottom feeders 😭😭😭😭

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Monitor your nitrates, once they go over 40ppm you can do a 25-50% change. Easy as that 😁

@PinkCreature 4 года назад

Are you sure it’s not a fire hazard I put it in there a lot of it it works but I’m worried

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

I've been running many of mine for a few years like this.

@MsCorydorus 2 года назад

Does it reduce the air pressure output ?

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

Not at all

@wondrbread 2 года назад

FIRE HAZARD where do I send the lawsuit? 🤣🔥

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

To imagination land, polyester batting is fire retardant

@wondrbread 2 года назад

@@TrafishAquatics 🤦‍♂️wait and see I guess

@MattsAquatics Год назад

Can I use filter floss or cotton balls?

@TrafishAquatics Год назад

Dont use cotton balls or filter floss

@MattsAquatics Год назад

@@TrafishAquatics Ok thank you do much 👍

3 года назад

I bought one of these. It’s connected to a wheel ornament. It makes the wheel spin super fast tho. Is there a way to manipulate the air pressure going into the tank?

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Yes you can get a flow adjustment valve like this www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/imagitarium-air-control-valve-2601117?cm_mmc=PSH-_-GGL-_-CAL-_-PME-_-PET-_-AQU-_-0-_-PM_GGL_FY21_SBU05_PrivateLabel-Imagitarium_LIA-SMRT-_-0-_-0&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM0G6zsn7Ic840K9BXIsUk26JFED_2M95YgW1qwTMaBEUv5-hs2iI2AaAhlVEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

@tomthumble238 3 года назад

You can use a freezer bag clip,clothes peg . Free n easy :)

@vicflo0791 Год назад

Use an air control valve to turn down the air is cheaper than getting a smaller pump ...

@gusess5743 2 года назад

my god that looks like a recipe for a fire!

@psuryava 3 года назад

All electrical equipment will generate some heat due to inefficiency. This is trapping all the heat in there. If dosent catch fire I am sure this will reduce the life of the air pump.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

It's possible that the life could be reduced but I've been running a pump for over 3 years like this with no issues

@alexe7234 3 года назад

I have spoken with Alita representative , I found him a smart guy ; He told me , if I rap it over ,it will reduce diaphragm life due to overheat . I agree with this ; I have checked many air pump life suggestion and all of them say something : do your best to cool the pump it will prolong the diaphragms life . Something additional to you , you may know that , change air stones on time , it will as well destroy the diaphragms . I keep the pump outside of the room with a little fan blowing on the pump ad it works great . we have to clean air pump filter us well . Sorry if I had some writing mistakes , I'm '' terrible Russian '' . Have a great day !!!

@GLENN_3310 Год назад

fire hazzzzzard

@LO-dq2nw Год назад

What is the name of that song in the beginning of your video it's driving me crazy because I know it but can't place it

@atomicgaming4633 Год назад

It's work but i have fear it will caught fire Reply please From india

@olliesexotics2435 3 года назад

Hi sorry to be a pain, but I'm just worried because I don't want to do this and it sets a light LOL, mine is in my living room and it's loud, is it safe? Thanks

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

I've had air pumps set up this way for over 3 years with no issues at all.

@SwampDawg101 3 года назад

Do you have a suggestion for an air pump that will provide six, 10 gallon tanks with very good filtration? Each tank has 1 CoOp med. Sponge filter and 1 CoOp small sponge filter. In addition, have addiquite power for possible 3 tank expansion. Thanks for any advice.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

I currently have a whisper 100 running six small sponge filters on my betta rack, but since you have twice as many plus you have the potential of expanding I would look into the Alita 6 or Alita 15. I usually like to run 1-1.5 liters per minute to my sponge filters so I would probably lean more towards the alita 15.

@vinodh_joshua Год назад

Will it not get fired

@magicplayzzz5193 Год назад

Can you use cotton balls?

@LC-wh5dd 7 месяцев назад

I put a mouse pad under my air pump and it made it a lot quieter

@oneminuteofanything3757 3 месяца назад

It works for me, thanks.

@JURA8275 2 года назад

Can I use filter cotton for the padding ? Please help me ... the noise is making me crazy ...

@MrChit-od9po Год назад

Cotton would insulate the same but WAY likely to have a fire. If you lit a cotton ball and polyfill side by side you'll see why

@d3ezz_nutzzz344 6 месяцев назад

I think the steel wool would be a better option.

@cosminc5248 3 года назад

Thanks! Now is whisper quiet and mine is not overheating.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Excellent!

@jc1982discovery 3 года назад

Erm... is putting something highly flammable inside a good idea? But I do get the theory.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Polyester batting is fire retardant, The only way it can catch fire is if it's exposed to a direct flame for an extended period of time.

@netcalibur 3 года назад

Is that a noisy air pump? 1:40 very quiet to me

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Hard to tell in the video which is why I used the decibil meter vor a visual representation.

@hmatthieson811 2 года назад

Heat and air and kindling

@freshwatermechanic 2 года назад

I use a nice rimless ten gallon and a pillow to make my AP100 quiet that runs two 20 longs from petco 😂

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

If it works it works lol

@ixnairoz25 2 года назад

I have an Eheim 130 aquaball which has been remotely quiet until i cleaned it around a week ago, I've narrowed It down to the propellor but i don't know what is wrong with it. Does anyone know how to fix it? It sounds like vibration

@joseph7105 Год назад

I added a power reducer and it cut the noise in half. There were too many bubbles anyway

@rafsanurrahman5880 2 года назад

Is there any risk of burning? Because the air pump gets too hot.

@John-nx6ue Год назад

He explains it

@unsus_stainable45 4 года назад

How do I know if its poly?

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

It would say what it's made of right on the packaging.

@unsus_stainable45 4 года назад

@@TrafishAquatics I don't have the packaging

@MrRoverpilot 2 года назад

I don’t think anybody would recommend this. The number one thing that you can do to lower the sound level is be careful what you set the pump on it transmits vibrations which increases the sound. Quite literally you can set it on top of a towel and that will cut a lot of noise

@adorjanc3076 2 года назад

True, if you have more expensive pumps. But with cheap pumps the whole pump is vibrating not just the feet. So hanging them in the air still makes them vibrate and noisy. Mostly because the arm inside is hitting the casing and causing the vibration. So, this solution that is in the video is good but .... heat generated by coil won't be able to dissipate.

@DsFishTanks_ Год назад

I got mine on a plush small towel and still makes noise

@glennpetersen2745 4 года назад

Tried doing this to mine this morning and it started heating up. Took the stuff out of it before anything else went wrong

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

It is going to get warm because inherently the moving parts get warm, but that's about it

@glennpetersen2745 4 года назад

I had used the pure polyester as suggested but after about an hour noticed it smelt along with the unit getting warm. I ended up taking the air pump apart and retightening all screws which lessened the noise for me. Nonetheless thanks for the suggestion

@louiss1901 4 года назад

Glenn Petersen that is how you get a house fire dont do it

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

Personally I've been running many of my air pumps like this for over 3 years, as stated numerous times in the video as well as description polyester's fire retardant and will not catch on fire and less exposed to a direct flame for an extended period of time, If the polyester was to catch fire then the air pump was already on fire.

@louiss1901 4 года назад

Trafish Aquatics yes but your pumps can still overheat and burn dont tinker with something that can and will burn your house down just hide your pump or buy a better pump

@tomsmith5456 4 года назад

I wonder why the manufacturers don’t do that .

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

Generally speaking most people don't care too much if the pump makes noise, some people just prefer it extra quiet

@louiss1901 4 года назад

Pumps can over heat and burn 👌

@mign2818 3 года назад

Fire hazard

@johnforte3466 8 месяцев назад

You have to wonder where the manufactures are on this.

@manjulatailoringclasses4962 3 года назад

Is it still working?

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Yes, I have a few pumps that are running this way for about 3 years now

@tajali5130 4 года назад

Its Great Idea Thnku

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

Your welcome

@vivienleigh4640 Год назад

I am going to try this but for safety reasons I will put it on a window sill made of stone and keep it close to a cool air drag. If it works you may have saved my marriage lol

@8hunnit40third2 Год назад

It worked

@8hunnit40third2 Год назад

Update it worked 12 hours then back with the same loud noise

@Amedina187 Год назад

My pump is so loud especially when I’m getting ready for 4am the noise from it is driving Emmy crazy

@josephalmarmagbanua1133 Месяц назад

i already did that my pump still noisy...

@stedim1587 3 года назад

why the manufacturer dont do that to have a better product?

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Cost cutting as well as most people aren't bothered by the ammount of noise produced from the factory.

@awoodward37 3 года назад

@@TrafishAquatics I don't buy that. If a manufacturer can spend 5 cents on sound reduction and then sell it for $10 more, then they would do so. Silent air pumps are a popular item.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

@@awoodward37 some manufacturers do and some don't, the ones that do cost alot more

@nbn292 2 года назад

Thank you so much now my parents won't catch me lololololol

@rubenax 2 года назад

Fire!!!

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

4+ years of running multiple like this and no, no fire, no charing or discoloration either, because polyester batting is fire retardant and won't burn unless exposed to a direct flame

@alexeasdale2322 4 месяца назад

Is this not a fire hazard pumps get hot better fitting a new diagram or buy a new pump I would never do this

@jacobcooper7609 2 года назад

It's been 2 years anyone know if he's house had burned down yet?

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

Nope still running great

@Drumwolf62 9 месяцев назад

Would it not be better to place the pump on a soft material that would not vibrate instead of placing materials inside the pump that could cause over heating issues?

@Jack-zo5gt 6 месяцев назад

No, as the rattle is coming from inside the casing, not from the casing touching a surface.

@AdoreOuska 3 года назад

Dam lol all these steps just to make it silent lol

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

😆 only 3 steps 1) open unit 2) add 100% polyester batting 3) close unit and enjoy the quiet

@louiss1901 4 года назад

To all of you guys do not do this yours pumps it will over heat just buy a better pump

@JadeWinters02 2 года назад

If anyone is wondering why his airline looks blue it's because it's been stained by methlemene blue. Watch out for that stuff. It stains a lot of stuff

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

Yep definitely

@mohammadfaruque2865 3 года назад

Just go up to you attic and get some of those insulations material and use them instead. They are free, fire retardant and you will save a trip to the store.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

I'm not sure If insulation is a good choice, some types of insulation may contain toxic chemical flame retardants, formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Since the outside air would have to pass through the insulation before it can enter the pumps valve body and then get injected into the tank, there's a possibility it could carry some of the chemicals along with it.

@aquaticnstuff7666 Год назад

i just quieted mine by super glueing the top and bottom halfs together and tightening the screws extra tight, much better

@Sourman5000 4 месяца назад

My airstone make more noise than my pump does.

@nemo9396 7 месяцев назад

4:50 Looks like a recipe for a fire hazard, not a solution

@brightlee9437 10 месяцев назад

The noise is reduced by limiting the flickering of the mental plate which means less airflow. You can completely silence the air pump by stopping the flickering with more filler with no airflow at all.😂😂😂

@blaircox1589 2 года назад

Major fire hazard as the transformer will overheat.

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

Multiple years running and no issues with overheating

@jeah_dude 3 года назад

only thing louder than an air pump is your intro ffs haha

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

I fixed the volume on the intro on later videos lol

@risefan2.08 3 года назад

LOL

@kjeldlarsen912 3 года назад

That!.....is not healthy for the pump at all

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

I have been running pumps this way for years with no I'll effects, Ive had pumps without this done die before the modified ones, not saying this improves life but isn't a factor in shorter life

@totalximmortal 11 месяцев назад

This is an awesome way to set your house on fire!

@steflewins 4 года назад

FIRE HAZARD !!!!! PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME!!!!!!!!

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

100% polyester products are flame retardant by nature because they will not burn unless they are in direct contact with a flame.

@louiss1901 4 года назад

A pump can over heat and start a fire

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

@@louiss1901 If your pump overheats to the point of starting a fire the polyester would have made no difference

@louiss1901 4 года назад

Trafish Aquatics ??? The polyester makes it over heat

@TrafishAquatics 4 года назад

no it does not I've been running multiple pumps this way for over 3 years and have not had a single issue with overheating, Generally speaking air pumps are a sealed unit and have no ability for cooling because there should not be a need for it to be cooled. If your pump is overheating with or without polyester then you should replace it.

@lynjones1356 2 года назад

IF YOU WANT A FIRE DO THIS THE UNIT WILL OVER HEAT LMFAO NO AIR

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

You realize they come with a polyester prefilter on these too so theres no difference in airflow

@slotreality 3 года назад

This did not work for me at all, and the pump runs hotter.

@joemurr2420 3 года назад

Straight up fire Hazard. Cotton so flammable. Bad idea.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Absolutely amazing how many people leave comments saying cotton is flammable, The material I'm using is not cotton lol

@andrew_sama 3 года назад

Is it really that hard to listen to the video??? He says that he is using 100% polyester which is not flammable unless a flame is added. This means that if your air pump spontaneously combusted, it would not matter whether or not you have polyester in there. Air pumps would not be sold if they were able to spontaneously combust. Before leaving a comment check to make sure that you are correct. Just listening to the whole video or even reading the description would have told you that this is not cotton and that it is not a fire hazard.

@moomootfc1833 3 года назад

I'm no electrician.. but that looks like a fire waiting to happen 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

But you're not an electrician... Plus the material I'm using is fire retardant so...

@MetalFret. Год назад

This is Very BAD advice. That packing you put inside the air pump will cause the unit to heat up and Possibly cause a Fire.

@alpaci9914 Год назад

its dangerous it can be fire

@AfnanStudio_ 3 года назад

Easier solution - Buy Sunsun CT series pump. Almost as good as Silent Giant.

@mightymouse5029 3 года назад

How to burn your house down

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Polyester batting is fire retardant and won't burn unless exposed to a direct flame.

@andyconda9456 2 года назад

I made mine quieter by tossing it in the trash and attaching the tube to my girlfriend’s mouth every time she starts nagging about something, which is about 14-16 hours a day, which is perfect for my fish

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣

@chrissmith5148 2 года назад

Did set on fire yet?

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

4+ years of running multiple like this and no, no fire, no charing or discoloration either, because polyester batting is fire retardant and won't burn unless exposed to a direct flame

@mign2818 3 года назад

That's a fire hazard.

@TrafishAquatics 3 года назад

Polyester batting is fire retardant, the chance of a fire is just as possible as if it were to catch on fire under normal conditions without it.

Год назад

My house burned down 🤣

@attilavicen1579 2 года назад

Becareful, dont make fire! It can heat up so the coton can burn

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

Well first off its not cotton sooo.... maybe watch the whole video

@attilavicen1579 2 года назад

@@TrafishAquatics Y i know sorry than, but its not the intended use of the air pump. It generates heat, and the material doesnt matter cotton o else, will insulate the heat, and will make the air pump breaks down sooner...or in a bad situation can couse electric fire, if the plastic melts...but the main thing with an air pump is the long term usage 24h and 7 days of week, and a year later, it wont operate with the same efficency, if you insulate it, pu tit in a box, ect...

@TrafishAquatics 2 года назад

I've run multiple air pumps using this method for over 5 years and haven't had a single issue

@attilavicen1579 2 года назад

@@TrafishAquatics where do you lliving? Nothern or South? Can depend on the average temperature. Check a brand new pump, put next to a five years old running insulated one, and see whats the difference. Maybe you can't see the difference couse you got used to it in 5 years. But if you compare with a new one you can see the not intended use will couse lower efficency. Doesnt really matter, unless you breeding fishes, and if something happening with the air pump you could have huge money loss...

@TheBlackBeltPanda Год назад

Absolutely stupid thing to do. This is a great way to start a house fire. While polyester is naturally fire retardant, it can and will ignite and melt given enough heat/energy (which the electromagnet will be more than happy to supply if anything goes wrong), creating a path to conduct heat to the (presumably ABS) housing and the A/C wires. Once the wires lose integrity, they can begin to either short out or their resistance can increase and cause a fire.