Best rotating or strobe light?

MChalkley · Jan 16, 2002

Bob - I'm just joking about adding more LEDs, of course. I'm already a little worried that I'm liable to get stopped by some overzealous cop because the lights are so bright. They're SAE approved, though, so I should be fine, but I suppose the fact that they're obviously added to the machine by yours truly could make the issue debatable. I don't know exactly what the law is on that. For example, if I were to put 10 of them on each side, it certainly could be dangerous. But, as it is, it's certainly not brighter than a patrol car's strobe. Considerably longer duration, though. But with regard to staring at them, hey, if it hurts when you do that, don't do that, right?

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 16, 2002

Hi Mark,

... I'm already a little worried that I'm liable to get stopped by some overzealous cop because the lights are so bright. They're SAE approved, though, so I should be fine, but I suppose the fact that they're obviously added to the machine by yours truly could make the issue debatable.

Interesting point, that I hadn't considered. I'll add this to my research about all of this. If one light is SAE approved, does that mean 10 of them together are also? Hmm. Thanks for the thought!

MChalkley · Jan 16, 2002

Bob - Sure - you're welcome! Questions, I can give you them all day long! Opinions, no problem! Answers, well, now we have a problem... /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

Anonymous Poster · Jan 16, 2002

I run an auto repair shop. We like the lights with rotating mirrors better than strobs. Yes you have moveing parts to wear,but they seem to be seen better in the day light. We run them on tow and service trucks. They one I have in my truck is a two light three mirror mini bar and you will see it! If your eyes are open of corse.

MikePA · Jan 16, 2002

According to the Northern Tool catalog, the 2.5 million cp light is a Whelen.

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 16, 2002

Hi Bryan,

...They one I have in my truck is a two light three mirror mini bar and you will see it! If your eyes are open of corse. 

Can you perhaps give me a link to this type of light, or the name of it? Do you run them permanently installed, or magnetic mount?

And yes, it helps if the drivers have their eyes open. Nothing much I can do to control that part of it, though. Except maybe run a siren too. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Thanks!

Anonymous Poster · Jan 18, 2002

Hopefully this link will attach properly and you can just follow it : http://www.northerntool.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=771&prmenbr=6970

I run both magnet and permanent mount -- all my lights will be magnetic mounts in the future.

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 18, 2002

...Hopefully this link will attach properly and you can just follow it

There was one extra space inserted, but removing it allowed your link to work fine. Is this a light you use yourself? I looks really nice. I have three magnetic lights now, and a fourth on order. I'm thinking of ordering the one you pointed me to.. do you like it? Or is it just an example of what you have found while surfing the net?

Thanks Bryan!

Bob

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 18, 2002

P.S.

...I run both magnet and permanent mount -- all my lights will be magnetic mounts in the future. 

Bryan,

May I ask why you're arrived at this decision? I've been leaning this way myself, and many have tried to disuade me. I'm interested in your own reasoning about this, if you care to share it.

Thanks,
Bob

Anonymous Poster · Jan 19, 2002

This light is the same one I have on my truck. I bought mine from a local supplier for 2$ more than Northers. Magnetic mounts are easy to move for maintenance, but do not move on the truck. The trucks may some times go in excess of?
they stay put. The tow truck has a full light bar. that has 11 light bulbs in it, work, brake,tail, and two 55 watt with four mirrors.