Magnetic lights?

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 9, 2002

... I'd still suggest bringing back a dedicated wire for the power plug.

So, get the power at the battery or starter motor, route it up into the ROPS and into the tail light (or wherever I decide to mount this thing?)

Fused near the battery or starter, and, say 18-guage wire? I can steal the ground anywhere off the frame, right?

Thanks for the tips, guys!

Jag · Jan 9, 2002

This whole discourse just goes to show to what lengths you boys will go to "Rub Goldburg" something... But also anyone who asks about "Petzel" lights really displays quite a general knowledge of the highter order of things...

DVerbarg · Jan 9, 2002

The tire wouldn't wear out if you ran it against the PTO instead, and it would run fast enough to put out some serious light /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif ....

Egon · Jan 9, 2002

Jag:
I have two different Petzels. The mini one goes in the pack as emergency use or for reading along with a bunch of AA batteries. The other one, 6volt model, is used on my climbing helmet for all kinds of things. I've got it set up so I can run it off a bigger 6 volt rechargable lead acid battery that fits a water bottle holder on my belt or backpack or I can switch bulbs and run it off the regular 6 volt lithium battery.

Egon

Egon · Jan 9, 2002

Bob:
Have you considered running ordinary blue covered plug in cord back for your lights. Its already covered and protected plus you could run two circuits off it with bare copper wire acting as ground for both.

Egon

Jag · Jan 9, 2002

What type of climbing do you do.... or just other night time activies..

MikePA · Jan 9, 2002

Might be able to use <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.carparts.com/parts/newsearch2.asp?reflink=0-0-0-0-0&sourceid=2&parttypeid=&itemid=9374&autoidsearch=NO>one of these</A> as a weatherproof connection.

HalseyGreen · Jan 9, 2002

I've used the flat trailer type connectors for power distrubution, you find them in most automotive stores, available in single, two and four circuits. Just use the appropriate male and female and make sure to use the exposed end for ground.

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 9, 2002

...Have you considered running ordinary blue covered plug in cord back for your lights. Its already covered and protected plus you could run two circuits off it with bare copper wire acting as ground for both.

You mean like a normal 120V A/C extension cord? Just snip the ends off, and have three conductors to use? Sounds like it might be an easy way to do it. Thanks for the idea...

bgott · Jan 9, 2002

I just got an American Van catalog in the mail. Their website is www.americanvan.com. They have a light called a "Golight" that has a suction mount or an optional magnetic mount and is 400,000 candlepower. These lights have either wired or wireless remote control and have a 360 degree horizonal sweep and a 70 degree vertical sweep. They also ain't cheap! They come with a lighter plug and they have an amber lens cover for them. Looking at the ad again I see that they are removeable for handheld use. They might be the way to go if you don't mind getting off of some change.

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 9, 2002

...I just got an American Van catalog in the mail. Their website is www.americanvan.com. They have a light called a "Golight" that has a suction mount or an optional magnetic mount and is 400,000 candlepower.

Looks nice. The beauty of this plan of magnetic attachable lights and quick attach power sockets is that I can choose any number of them I want and interchange them as needed. This one you point out might be a good candidate to add to the collection, along with some good strobe lights, rotating lights, and what have you. I could even plug in electric air pumps, etc., as needed. The more I think about this, the more I like the idea. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

shade2u2 · Jan 9, 2002

With respect to wiring protection, my NH dealer uses hose like used for A/C or dehumidifier drainage in homes that could be picked up at hardware stores. He runs the wire through it to protect it from weather & wear (rubbing).
Marine accessory suppliers sell (or use to) add on 12 volt plugs that appear to be very waterproof.

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 9, 2002

...With respect to wiring protection, my NH dealer uses hose like used for A/C or dehumidifier drainage in homes that could be picked up at hardware stores. He runs the wire through it to protect it from weather & wear (rubbing).

Or maybe I can find the same stuff JD uses, that black stuff with wire wrapped around it. Either way, I'll find a way. This is going to be fun! Mark, I have the same disease you do!! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif This is addicting!! /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

bgott · Jan 10, 2002

I have a TN65 that has the optional four pin 25 amp power outlet on the back. You might want to call your New Holland dealer and check into one. It might make life easier if it comes with the wiring. The TN 65 parts manual lists it under DIA Kits Part #E9NN14N150AA Plug, Electrical, 4 Pin Power Outlet. It's not a lighter type but you can rig different pigtails to fit your needs.

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 11, 2002

Hi Mutt,

...Bob
I can't say if it's crazy or not, but I installed a cigarette lighter socket at the SMV bracket for the amber rotary light. It casts a lot of light on some of the hilly roads I end up on after dark.

I don't suppose you have a picture of this socket you installed? I gather it's behind the SMV and hooked to the seat? That might be where I end up installing a couple also. Have to do some more looking. Did you run a special circuit, or just splice into the gray wire?

Thanks,
Bob

HR_Mutt · Jan 11, 2002

Bob
I have a pic now. There was a extra wire at the rear that is hot when the key is on. All I had to do was add the connector. Did not want to put any holes in it (tractor) so I found a convenient location with enough screw length to hold the bracket on.
regards
Mutt

HR_Mutt · Jan 11, 2002

Bob
And here's what it looks like operating at about 3:30 am/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gifThere wasn't much snow, I just wanted to play! Only light in pic is from tractor and night sky.
regards
Mutt

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 11, 2002

Mutt,

Very cool!!!

Now I have to go out and look some more.. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif I'm sure I'll find the right spot eventually. In your second picture, operating, the light at the top is your new addition? It's hard to tell from a stationary picture if this is a flashing light or if it's a front flood.. I would guess the latter?

Anyway, thanks! I'm almost there. I have the lights, the magnets hang on to the ROPS like their life depends on it (which to an extent is true /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif), and all I need is to find the right place to mount these sockets. Yours looks great!

Thanks again!!

Bob

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 11, 2002

Mutt,

P.S.

You better adjust that camera you use.. those lovely green colors actually came out looking like orange on my computer!! /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

HR_Mutt · Jan 11, 2002

Bob
Thanks for the compliments, yes the light on the rops is the rotating amber. I'll do a more permanent hookup as soon as you get all the details worked out/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif. I am looking at the switch panel/fuse block kit from Curtis, and looking at some additional lights. Then I'd run power lead from battery.
regards
Mutt