Glen Watkins
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Hey Roy just curious if you are going to just rely on magnets to hold that light on.:mur:
Adding a 12volt outlet
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That's what it's designed for, but I haven't decided. It depends how well it holds when all four magnets are used (doesn't do too well with just two magnets which is all that was holding it in the pics I'd attached earlier).
I really don't want this thing crashing down on my head when plowing!
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Got all of the supplies (I think) and trying to find a soldering iron I can borrow (don't want to buy something I'll use once). Had all the other tools on hand, including a hole saw (surprisingly!).
I am still considering where to put the outlet. The center panel (just below the ignition key) was my first choice, but also a very easy place to hit with my knee. The side of the cowl might be a better spot...but too exposed to the weather? A trip to my local dealer might be in order. I'd like to see where those outlets are installed on the 2x20 series machines since B E Lewis Farms brought that up.
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Get a cap for the female electric plug when not in use. Most auto and some others have a plastic cap attached to the unit. Snap one off your vehicle and put a, uck, lighter in its place.
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A cover came with the outlet, Fuseboxer, since I bought a marine type unit. I'm probably being overly cautious, especially since the tractor is rarely left outside.
Those folks who know me know I ponder, and ponder...and ponder...then I get the job done pretty quickly.
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The 2520 outlets are mounted on the kick panel below the seat. This location is susceptible to damage from the heel of your right foot. I think I would try another location.
The 2520 outlets are mounted on the kick panel below the seat. This location is susceptible to damage from the heel of your right foot. I think I would try another location.
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Thank you!!
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Oh yeah...I also need to acquire a bracket or plate of some sort to hold the warning flasher itself.
Boy, I really miss not working in a fabrication shop anymore!!! And i really kick my butt for disposing of some old steel shelving earlier this year.
Boy, I really miss not working in a fabrication shop anymore!!! And i really kick my butt for disposing of some old steel shelving earlier this year.
On my snow plow motor wiring, it was recommeneded that I use a propane torch to solder because of the cable size. So you could use a propane torch if you have one laying around, or find one at a garage sale.