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Franz�
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PostPosted: Wed 12-Nov-2008 03:13    Post subject: When you finish laughing - beverage warning Reply with quote
I'm looking for ideas for some amber lighting to put on the rollbar of my wiff's Garden Tractor/snowplow. Embarassed

Hey, I like her, and since she will be plowing out by the road, I feel protection is in order.

Requirements: Must be CHEAP, low power consumption and bright. The tractor only has 15 amps of alternator, and headlights will suck up some of that. Must also be small, and shock resistant to a degree.

I'm open to suggestions at this time since the rollbar still isn't finished.
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PostPosted: Wed 12-Nov-2008 03:36    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are you looking for a beacon? Or some kind of bar? Or just a couple of lightheads? Do you need it front and back?
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Pimpala03
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PostPosted: Wed 12-Nov-2008 03:42    Post subject: Reply with quote
I assume the tractor is 12V?
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Franz�
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PostPosted: Wed 12-Nov-2008 13:36    Post subject: Reply with quote
Requirement #1 = CHEAP!

Tractor is 12 volt
Looking for 360� lighting coverage.

Has to be fairly sturdy since she will impact it on every available tree limb.
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PostPosted: Wed 12-Nov-2008 14:05    Post subject: Reply with quote
Able 2 360 LED beacon
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PostPosted: Wed 12-Nov-2008 14:39    Post subject: Reply with quote
I dunno how cheap you wanna go, but you can always get a teardrop from Harbor Freight for $15. Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu 13-Nov-2008 14:02    Post subject: Reply with quote
Use an amber Twinsonic, mount it lengthwise for better intersection protection.
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Installs08
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PostPosted: Thu 13-Nov-2008 15:56    Post subject: Reply with quote
+1 on the Harbor Freight Beacon, Now only $12!
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PostPosted: Thu 13-Nov-2008 15:59    Post subject: Reply with quote
Could not edit but here ya go pal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uQNk_hddCw

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96279
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PostPosted: Sat 15-Nov-2008 19:16    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote
[quote:c1e1e616d7=\"EVS1\"]Use an amber Twinsonic, mount it lengthwise for better intersection protection.


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rhinojoe
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PostPosted: Sat 15-Nov-2008 19:30    Post subject: Re: When you finish laughing - beverage warning Reply with quote
[quote:2eaaeef83d=\"Franz�\"]I'm looking for ideas for some amber lighting to put on the rollbar of my wiff's Garden Tractor/snowplow. Embarassed

Hey, I like her, and since she will be plowing out by the road, I feel protection is in order.

Requirements: Must be CHEAP, low power consumption and bright. The tractor only has 15 amps of alternator, and headlights will suck up some of that. Must also be small, and shock resistant to a degree.

I'm open to suggestions at this time since the rollbar still isn't finished.


Whelen UL-12 Halogen Flashing Light Head. About $36.00 and 1.5A @ 12V

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