LED light install... BUT look mom, no holes!

[dragoneggs]

Mark;

Thanks for checking this out. My alternative mounting location, for the front pointing lights, is to the front of the angle frame that supports the roof. Easier to mount lights as not making holes in ROPS but, longer wiring runs. Would still use the CB devices for controlling routing wires back to switches. Thanks for sharing this real solution to not drilling more holes in ROPS.

Don't work at night much on our small tractor but, occasionally make an after dark run for wood for fire pit at the ranch house. As previously noted, the FEL bucket blocks stock headlights unless bucket dropped to about 3-4 inches above ground.

Thanks

Rick

You are welcome, Rick.

I wanted my lights protected as much as possible by the ROPS. They are within the 'shadow' of the ROPS so a branch glancing across should not cause damage. I think the only way they will get hit is if they get stabbed from front or rear!

I don't go out at night (yet... snow?) but I do find myself out while it slowly gets dark. I get focused on the project so much that I don't realize how dark it is until I think to switch on the lights. Then I decide at that point, it is good time to come to a good stopping point and put her to bed for the night. I am loving the lights. I don't know that I would need them any brighter since much second or third shift work seems unlikely. That said, if and when the higher wattage come down in price significantly, I can see upgrading.

 

[DKCDKC]

I'm kinda a minimalist in my projects. I need lights for the occasional night snow plowing - and little more - with my JD 3038e. My wonderful wife gave me a couple of Northern LED lights for Christmas. My plan was to capture the wires serving the signal lights JD put on the ROPS and insert a female power plug - making sure to include a ground. I would then mount the lights to a piece of PVC pipe and use my workshop clamps to clamp it to the top of the ROPS. I use the pipe so that I can reach up and rotate one or both lights down to see the back and how I'm doing on occasion. When the snow is gone, I simply unclamp and disconnect the wires, and all goes back to normal. I would use a connection plug that would disconnect the flasher light while the LED was plugged in. I think I've already got those kind of plugs in my shop.

Anyway, any reason that kind of rig wouldn't work? BTW, all my plowing is on my own driveway and the flasher lights are unneeded there. And, realistically, we're not going to get more than a half dozen significant snows in a winter here in Virginia's mountains. Mounting nice permanent lights for such little use seems silly. Any other night use I might have would probably be served by the factory lights anyway.

 

[lostcreekranch]

You are welcome, Rick. I wanted my lights protected as much as possible by the ROPS. They are within the 'shadow' of the ROPS so a branch glancing across should not cause damage. I think the only way they will get hit is if they get stabbed from front or rear! I don't go out at night (yet... snow?) but I do find myself out while it slowly gets dark. I get focused on the project so much that I don't realize how dark it is until I think to switch on the lights. Then I decide at that point, it is good time to come to a good stopping point and put her to bed for the night. I am loving the lights. I don't know that I would need them any brighter since much second or third shift work seems unlikely. That said, if and when the higher wattage come down in price significantly, I can see upgrading.

Mark;

Ya, I too have gotten engrossed in projects, at the back of the ranch, several times when I realize that sun is going down fast am I am a long run back to the barn. Bucket blocks the headlights and don't like running thru pastures with bucket a couple of inches above ground. I think the high mounted LED's will solve this.

Don't have this issue with the big tractor as it has halogen lights everywhere.

If the Kubota B2710 projects works out well we will do similar upgrade to our Polaris Ranger. Don't think the CB devices will work as the Polaris roll cage is all round tube. Don't want to put light mounting or wire running holes in the roll cage so will have to get creative.

Rick

 

[dragoneggs]

I'm kinda a minimalist in my projects. I need lights for the occasional night snow plowing - and little more - with my JD 3038e. My wonderful wife gave me a couple of Northern LED lights for Christmas. My plan was to capture the wires serving the signal lights JD put on the ROPS and insert a female power plug - making sure to include a ground. I would then mount the lights to a piece of PVC pipe and use my workshop clamps to clamp it to the top of the ROPS. I use the pipe so that I can reach up and rotate one or both lights down to see the back and how I'm doing on occasion. When the snow is gone, I simply unclamp and disconnect the wires, and all goes back to normal. I would use a connection plug that would disconnect the flasher light while the LED was plugged in. I think I've already got those kind of plugs in my shop.

Anyway, any reason that kind of rig wouldn't work? BTW, all my plowing is on my own driveway and the flasher lights are unneeded there. And, realistically, we're not going to get more than a half dozen significant snows in a winter here in Virginia's mountains. Mounting nice permanent lights for such little use seems silly. Any other night use I might have would probably be served by the factory lights anyway.

I did consider a temporary (quick release) type of set up but decided that wasn't for me. I like turning on the lights to maximize the time I can get work done. It gets dark too early in the winter for me! I definitely can see some kind of clamped solution if your only need is the winter/snow at night situation. Also don't see why your idea is seriously flawed unless it takes too much time/hassle to install/uninstall, store, find the clamps... oh they are somewhere...

I can tell you that at least on my BX, the factory lights are just about useless anywhere you aren't just putzing in your driveway by the garage... the FEL blocks the light :2cents:

 

[Scooby074]

For my fellow Canucks looking for the Click Bond product, I sent an email to the Canadian rep. I asked for a Canadian supplier willing to handle small orders, preferably in Nova Scotia, but a Canadian mail order firm would suffice. I am a bit concerned that shipping the epoxy across the border, although it is a small quantity, could pose problems and/or paperwork.

It seems there is no Canadian source, here's his response:

Hello Jason,
Thank you for your request. I would recommend you contact:
Enfasco. Email: sales@enfasco.com, Tel: 856-662-7660


This company, while they seem to carry lots of cool stuff, is in New Jersey, and would get into cross boarder shipping. Too bad there isnt wider distribution or even a Canadian source.

 

[lostcreekranch]

For my fellow Canucks looking for the Click Bond product, I sent an email to the Canadian rep. I asked for a Canadian supplier willing to handle small orders, preferably in Nova Scotia, but a Canadian mail order firm would suffice. I am a bit concerned that shipping the epoxy across the border, although it is a small quantity, could pose problems and/or paperwork. It seems there is no Canadian source, here's his response: Hello Jason, Thank you for your request. I would recommend you contact: Enfasco. Email: sales@enfasco.com, Tel: 856-662-7660 This company, while they seem to carry lots of cool stuff, is in New Jersey, and would get into cross boarder shipping. Too bad there isnt wider distribution or even a Canadian source.

Scooby;

Maybe you can order the CB mounts and source a good 2 part epoxy locally in NS? I think if you prep mounting surface well a good quality epoxy will suffice. Doubt if CB epoxy is significantly better than other good quality products. IMHO think the CB devices and their mounting fixtures is what really makes them superior.

Rick

 

[dragoneggs]

For my fellow Canucks looking for the Click Bond product, I sent an email to the Canadian rep. I asked for a Canadian supplier willing to handle small orders, preferably in Nova Scotia, but a Canadian mail order firm would suffice. I am a bit concerned that shipping the epoxy across the border, although it is a small quantity, could pose problems and/or paperwork.

It seems there is no Canadian source, here's his response:

Hello Jason,
Thank you for your request. I would recommend you contact:
Enfasco. Email: sales@enfasco.com, Tel: 856-662-7660


This company, while they seem to carry lots of cool stuff, is in New Jersey, and would get into cross boarder shipping. Too bad there isnt wider distribution or even a Canadian source.

Ah but there is a Canadian source if the border is an issue (which it can be with the adhesive). E.B. Horsman in Vancouver, BC is newly authorized stocking distributor. E.B. Horsman & Son

 

[dragoneggs]

Scooby;

Maybe you can order the CB mounts and source a good 2 part epoxy locally in NS? I think if you prep mounting surface well a good quality epoxy will suffice. Doubt if CB epoxy is significantly better than other good quality products. IMHO think the CB devices and their mounting fixtures is what really makes them superior.

Rick

Rick,
You are mostly right... the fixture is definitely part of the system that makes it work. However the CB200 is part of the equation as it is a proprietary blend of adhesive that is a modified epoxy/arcylic blend. It has extremely high strength, toughness, along with a very fast cure. Most adhesives that are very fast curing are on the brittle side and their viscosity is too thin. This adhesive is primarily used in aerospace and naval applications and mates very well with the CB fixturing concept. It is better than your HD off the shelve stuff. Trust me. But... yes you can use other structural thixotropic adhesives.

 

[Scooby074]

Scooby;

Maybe you can order the CB mounts and source a good 2 part epoxy locally in NS? I think if you prep mounting surface well a good quality epoxy will suffice. Doubt if CB epoxy is significantly better than other good quality products. IMHO think the CB devices and their mounting fixtures is what really makes them superior.

Rick

Thanks for the suggestion, but as Dragoneggs suggests, it might be better to stay in system.

 

[Scooby074]

Ah but there is a Canadian source if the border is an issue (which it can be with the adhesive). E.B. Horsman in Vancouver, BC is newly authorized stocking distributor. E.B. Horsman & Son

Thanks!

Ill keep that in mind when the time comes that I need the product. Hopefully by then there will be even more stocking dealers, perhaps closer to home.