Small Edge Freedom Issue

[WhelenNDealin]

I got an Edge Freedom a little while ago. I believe that it had an Opticom emitter at one point. There's a 400 series strobe in the middle of the bar. A power cable runs from it to outside of the bar. I'm on the fence as to how to proceed. Part of me wants to connect that cable to a strobe power source. However, I don't like the idea of an exposed power source in terms of shock risk. I could house it in something.

My other course of action is replacing it. There are two LR11 takedowns to either side of the strobe tube. I was thinking of putting a couple center modules in; one r/w and one b/w. They're the old modules without optics.

The issue is then with the takedowns and how to mount those as their size prevents me from putting in two lightheads. The bar used a couple of the light head clips cut in half vertically with a bandsaw. One's still fine and the other's busted. I'm getting a bunch of clips soon and cutting one in half is doable.

So, how can I proceed with the strobe option and how to proceed with the LED option?

Any 2¢ would be much appreciated.

 

[gtpts27]

I got an Edge Freedom a little while ago. I believe that it had an Opticom emitter at one point. There's a 400 series strobe in the middle of the bar. A power cable runs from it to outside of the bar. I'm on the fence as to how to proceed. Part of me wants to connect that cable to a strobe power source. However, I don't like the idea of an exposed power source in terms of shock risk. I could house it in something.

My other course of action is replacing it. There are two LR11 takedowns to either side of the strobe tube. I was thinking of putting a couple center modules in; one r/w and one b/w. They're the old modules without optics.

The issue is then with the takedowns and how to mount those as their size prevents me from putting in two lightheads. The bar used a couple of the light head clips cut in half vertically with a bandsaw. One's still fine and the other's busted. I'm getting a bunch of clips soon and cutting one in half is doable.

So, how can I proceed with the strobe option and how to proceed with the LED option?

Any 2¢ would be much appreciated.

Can you post a pic? I more or less understand what you are describing but I'm confused if the takedowns are currently mounted in a stock mount or if they are in some sort of modified mount. I think the latter, but I'm not clear. Also, is it a mini Freedom or a full size (49, 54, etc)? Your thread title says Small Edge Freedom Issue... not sure if it's the Freedom or the issue that's small.

As for what to do, the first (obvious) question is whether having a "stock" setup is important to you, or if your fine with fabricating mounts, as long as the end result works and looks alright.

 

[StEaLtH2]

Here’s some spare change from my thought bank. You should be able to get one of Whelens small 2 outlet strobe supplies inside the bar, that would keep it weatherproof, or you could replace the strobe with a single 400 module, Those would be the two easiest ways to add to the bar imho… Will this bar be put into service?

 

[WhelenNDealin]

It's a full-sized bar. I should've used another thread name. No, it's going on a display rack. Definitely not going into service

The single 400 would look odd, I think. Maybe r/b split would work or w/w. I'm liking the idea with the strobe power supply. Where would I start with that. I'm pretty new to strobe. I wasn't a big fan until I got my Heliobe.

I've only gotten into Edge series bars lately. I will say that they're a PITA to take apart.

A stock setup is fine, but at the end of the day I'm more interested in turning a very standard bar into something unique in some way, be it a unique setup or a clone bar.

I'll attach photos to a post sometime tomorrow morning as a reference.

 

[Ranger-Services.com]

you can use any 9000, 9m, 9 ultra strobe supply in the bar to power the strobe, or you could do the led replacement, ore even a halogen,
I have tons of parts available for these bars too

 

[Clarence H]

I got an Edge Freedom a little while ago. I believe that it had an Opticom emitter at one point. There's a 400 series strobe in the middle of the bar. A power cable runs from it to outside of the bar. I'm on the fence as to how to proceed. Part of me wants to connect that cable to a strobe power source. However, I don't like the idea of an exposed power source in terms of shock risk. I could house it in something.

My other course of action is replacing it. There are two LR11 takedowns to either side of the strobe tube. I was thinking of putting a couple center modules in; one r/w and one b/w. They're the old modules without optics.

The issue is then with the takedowns and how to mount those as their size prevents me from putting in two lightheads. The bar used a couple of the light head clips cut in half vertically with a bandsaw. One's still fine and the other's busted. I'm getting a bunch of clips soon and cutting one in half is doable.

So, how can I proceed with the strobe option and how to proceed with the LED option?

Any 2¢ would be much appreciated.

You could use a 1 light head preemption supply in the lightbar housing, or take it out, and put 2 regular sized takedowns in it.