Thread: Newbie with questions

Hi I am new to the site and before I joined I planned on ordering 8 SM24's and 2 mini traffic enforcers all in green from LED Outfitters. But now after reading reviews of the site I am hesitant. So yes I have done searching and I GeV not heard good things about LED Outfitters. Basically I want 4 grill lights and 4 in the back window (so 6-8 surface mount/ grill lights) of my truck along with something in the windshield and I had $250 to spend so with outfitters deal I could get everything I needed for about that. Is thre any better places I can get all that for about that price? Sorry for rambling on but I am just pretty clueless to all of this, I know the basics that Whelen and federal sign are good but there not in my price range.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Case-IH95

Hi I am new to the site and before I joined I planned on ordering 8 SM24's and 2 mini traffic enforcers all in green from LED Outfitters. But now after reading reviews of the site I am hesitant. So yes I have done searching and I GeV not heard good things about LED Outfitters. Basically I want 4 grill lights and 4 in the back window (so 6-8 surface mount/ grill lights) of my truck along with something in the windshield and I had $250 to spend so with outfitters deal I could get everything I needed for about that. Is thre any better places I can get all that for about that price? Sorry for rambling on but I am just pretty clueless to all of this, I know the basics that Whelen and federal sign are good but there not in my price range.

Thanks

Try StrobesNMore.com very good products I have installed hundreds of their products and never had any Issues also very good pricing and a pleasure to deal with

First off, welcome to the forum and THANK YOU for using the search feature

Second, I would look in to arklamisslights.com. The owner (Pimp) is a member on the forum and has good reviews.

Thanks guys, I also got a pm from michiana emergency lights and they seem very good too so I guess I have plenty of options

If American-Made is important to you we carry a full line of Green LED products:

911Lights.com - Green

-Jared

Please stay away from anything that has the below logo:

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That was actually the first company I looked at, guess it's a good thing I didn't place an order!

I think I have decided on the setup I will try to order this week.
The front: 4 SM24's in the grill
2 mini traffic enforcers 5-m's linked together in the windshield

The rear: 2 SM24's in the rear window

All in green

Near future plans: 2 more green SM24's in the rear window

Future plans: Green traffic director (not sure on details)
Green SM24's in either rear side window
Clear LED hideaways in highbeams and back up lights

All ordered from Michiana Emergency Lights

I'm pretty set on green but since I am not a EMS of voulenteer it may wind up being amber?? (Wisconsin statues don't say anything about green that I have been able to find yet) it would mainly be for small amounts if roadside assistance and ocassinally for work when were direct injecting from the side of the road. However I would eventually become a volunteer firefighter

All of this on my White 2001 GMC Sierra EXT. Cab short box.

So what do you all think? I think it should look good.

Why don't you stick with an amber beacon until you get things figured out with why you need the lights.

-Jared

Originally Posted by Case-IH95

I think I have decided on the setup I will try to order this week.
The front: 4 SM24's in the grill
2 mini traffic enforcers 5-m's linked together in the windshield

The rear: 2 SM24's in the rear window

All in green

Near future plans: 2 more green SM24's in the rear window

Future plans: Green traffic director (not sure on details)
Green SM24's in either rear side window
Clear LED hideaways in highbeams and back up lights

All ordered from Michiana Emergency Lights

I'm pretty set on green but since I am not a EMS of voulenteer it may wind up being amber?? (Wisconsin statues don't say anything about green that I have been able to find yet) it would mainly be for small amounts if roadside assistance and ocassinally for work when were direct injecting from the side of the road. However I would eventually become a volunteer firefighter

All of this on my White 2001 GMC Sierra EXT. Cab short box.

So what do you all think? I think it should look good.

Originally Posted by Jared @ 911Lights

Why don't you stick with an amber beacon until you get things figured out with why you need the lights.

-Jared

I have considered that, but I have a habit or overdoing everything, so why stop now

Originally Posted by Case-IH95

That was actually the first company I looked at, guess it's a good thing I didn't place an order!

That is (from what I am guessing) STL's main clientele is, newer people to the lighting field, and they get suckered in before knowing the truth!! Glad you came here and actually did some research first!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Zapp Brannigan

That is (from what I am guessing) STL's main clientele is, newer people to the lighting field, and they get suckered in before knowing the truth!! Glad you came here and actually did some research first!!!!!!

Yeh, it's amazing what a professional looking website will make people think about a product.

I would stick to amber since you are not a LEO, EMT or Fire Fighter.
It's considered "whackerish" to install emergency lighting when you are a civilian.
I don't see a problem with a flashing amber beacon or something very simple, heck hazard lights work just fine if you are working on the side of the road.
Stay away from "roadside assistance" that too is considered "whackerish", a good way to get in trouble or worse hurt.
Once you get the proper training and certified, then if it is allowed by the department, install emergency equipment.
IMOHO of course!

Thanks, I appreciate the advice and will definatly consider it, being a noob what is whackerish?

Here's a good thread on the subject: http://elightbars.org/f24/define-whacker-5915/

Originally Posted by Case-IH95

I have considered that, but I have a habit or overdoing everything, so why stop now

Because it's potentially illegal.

I have been thinking and think I may go with amber for several reasons

Originally Posted by Case-IH95

I have been thinking and think I may go with amber for several reasons

I think that is an excellent choice.

And I am now going with Gen 3 lights not the SM 24 and 5-m traffic advisors!

I really like having some sort of traffic advisor, if used correctly. The problem is, most operators have no idea how to use it correctly. They get set on the "warn" or "center out" pattern and left there.

Green lights in Wisconsin indicate a command post. If you try using those and you're not a command post or in ANY case on a moving vehicle, you're going to get a ticket/impound.

That was actually a typo it's traffic enforcer not advisor....

I want to do some sort of traffic advisor in the rear and prolly 4 grill lights In the front for now. And some more in the future.

Originally Posted by markko

Green lights in Wisconsin indicate a command post. If you try using those and you're not a command post or in ANY case on a moving vehicle, you're going to get a ticket/impound.

You beat me to it. Definitely do not use anything but amber in Wisconsin unless you have reason to do so.

And no...because you can is not a good enough reason.

Thanks guys, anyone got any food leads on a decent used LED amber traffic advisor?

Originally Posted by Case-IH95

Thanks guys, anyone got any food leads on a decent used LED amber traffic advisor?

I like the Blaster 6 from A.L.S Emergency Lighting.
A.L.S. Emergency Vehicle Lighting - LED Sticks & Traffic Advisors

Those bars look good! But the prices seem eerily cheap... Do you have any more info on the company? Do you have one?

Originally Posted by Case-IH95

Do you have any more info on the company?

The owner of the site is a member here, you can PM him. FireMedic129

Originally Posted by Case-IH95

Those bars look good! But the prices seem eerily cheap... Do you have any more info on the company? Do you have one?

The catch is they take 4+ weeks to arrive at your door.

The company is fairly new, and the owner is a very active member here. I did a review, which you can find in the equipment reviews section.

Originally Posted by bwoodruff

The catch is they take 4+ weeks to arrive at your door.

The company is fairly new, and the owner is a very active member here. I did a review, which you can find in the equipment reviews section.

Thanks, I have a pm off to him looking for more info...well see what I hear back, hopefully fit the price it us still pretty decent!