Feeling an urge to drive....but can't..

jrbarnard · Jul 26, 2018

Sorry, late in the afternoon, have a headache...so felt like taking my mind off that and talking tractor talk

So, got the new tractor...and was busy last week, and when I get home at 6pm each day, it is 102 degrees.. so... yea...still have cardboard on the sides from the dealership

That leaves me planning tomorrow through Sunday and Daddy is gonna ride while he is not cooking!

I have to lay about 80ft of 3" pvc, nothing major there, and then add two new 8ft lights in the barn...but then, I am going to find some dirt and cover those trenches THEN.. after it cools off, I can go in the barn where I installed those two new lights.. and start learning and hanging out.. heh

I know.. rambling...but I have been really looking forward to this.
Eh, not a lot of tractor stuff to talk about, so... just looking to get a grease gun and then learn from you all what sort of tools to keep on-hand for preventative maintenance, to keep this baby running strong.

Ok.. will go work.. heh.. and ready the forums

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mddorange · Jul 26, 2018

You don't list what tractor you got. Everyone loves pictures, so post when you can.

Were those new lights LEDs?

In my 3,600 sq ft barn, I hung 3 LED fixtures to replace 12 1,000 watt bulbs. For 360 watts, I have more lumens, a whiter light, and they have a 25 year warranty.

I keep a couple of different screwdrivers, a can of WD40, a hammer, 1/2" socket set, pliers, pipe wrench, several different size pins for implements, and a bunch of smaller items in my tool box on the tractor.

jrbarnard · Jul 26, 2018

Oh, figured everyone saw me yakkin about the tractor the last posts

I got a Branson 2400H

I know, not a big boy like you all. I have friends with Mahindra 55's, 35's, and a Massey 28. I was going to get a 37 with a cab, but I only have 2 acres and while I DO have work I want to do with a tractor....I was literally calling them to order the 37 and changed my mind when I started talking heh.

I dropped down to a 2400H, added an Auger, Trailer, Loader, Box blade... and since I decided to drop the backhoe, I dropped the brush hog as well and tacked on a Hustler Raptor 60" zero turn with a Kohler engine

... oh. and a sun shade for the tractor.. lol (should have added one for the mower too!)

Lights - I cut the dang ballasts out of 4 8-ft lights to change them to LED, before I noticed the dang bulbs required the ballasts.... lol. Luckily, Lowes took all 4 back and replaced them, because that was the only gripe on the Q&A of their site was lots of folks did the same thing, no notes saying to do otherwise and the company video said do it

So, I grabbed 16 6500k lights that each do 1600 Lumens for a total of 25,600 lumens and total wattage of 224 watts. I plan to set them up on 3 switches, 2 come on on the main switch then 1 over the parking area, 1 over the back area. The standard light wattage would have been 512 I think, and not as bright.

WD40 solves most everything!

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Thomas · Jul 27, 2018

Nice hang out :thumbsup: all that's missing comfortable old chair.

mddorange · Jul 27, 2018

jrbarnard said:
Lights - I cut the dang ballasts out of 4 8-ft lights to change them to LED, before I noticed the dang bulbs required the ballasts.... lol. Luckily, Lowes took all 4 back and replaced them, because that was the only gripe on the Q&A of their site was lots of folks did the same thing, no notes saying to do otherwise and the company video said do it

So, I grabbed 16 6500k lights that each do 1600 Lumens for a total of 25,600 lumens and total wattage of 224 watts. I plan to set them up on 3 switches, 2 come on on the main switch then 1 over the parking area, 1 over the back area. The standard light wattage would have been 512 I think, and not as bright.View attachment 564283

Each of the 3 fixtures has 12,000 lumens with the Daylight bulbs and I love that come on instantly with NO hum and NO flickering. I put 2 fixtures on one 3 way switch and the other fixture on another 3 way switch so that they can be turned on and off form any door.

My electric bill dropped noticeably.

jrbarnard · Jul 27, 2018

Nice MD!

And Thomas, I have a nice chair, but always looking for a tall-back lounging one.. for now, this old leather one will be my hangout soon.. heh

NOW that I have light, and fans, I plan to go in after it cools in the evening and add 2 more 8-ft lights and then start putting the rest of the electrical in. I only have 100 amps atm, but plan to run another 100 amps next year, so will run wiring as if I have that already. THEN.. insulation and walls go in.. and the 3-ton central a/c

THEN.. the tv ... muahahaha!

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