Pill Bottle Warning Light

[ETpilot]

I have been clearing an area for a new shed that I will build. I have been pulling some old posts. At times I needed to set my parking brake, Ford 4610. The problem is that I don't often use the parking brake and always forget that the brake is set. I then move the tractor and when I step on the clutch I realize that the brake is set. I usually just lightly set the brake.

I decided to add a parking brake warning light. I used a pill bottle for the light lens. I used existing holes so I did not have to drill any holes. Now when I set the parking brake that warning light starts flashing. No way am I going to miss that light. I will test this light out and later maybe change it out to a flashing LED that I will place in the instrument panel. I have one open space for a light.

It is Mickey Mouse but it works.

 

[Window Geek]

Nice work!

 

[mjncad]

No way am I going to miss that light.

If you do miss it, mount it closer to gauge or eye level. The entry from the our garage to the house goes through the laundry galley and a wash sink is right next to the door. I got a flashing beacon off of eBay that lights up in the garage whenever someone is in the laundry galley, and my wife still misses the light. One day I'll move it lower where she can't miss seeing it. But then she'll probably bump her head into it somehow.

 

[Baby Grand]

Brilliant!
Now I know why I can't throw those things out.

 

[radioman]

LOL ! that is a neat use of pill bottle.:laughing::thumbsup:

 

[4shorts]

That's pretty resourceful. I did something similar but got my LED light at Wal-Mar. The best $6. bucks I spent in awhile.

Video of light: YouTube - Park brake warning.MPG

 

[ETpilot]

Well, I got to try out my light today. I set those brakes often. I can't miss that light, even in the sun light, and it works well. Some day I will replace it with an LED and move it to my instrument panel.

4shorts that is a neat LED. I will check that out next time to WM. Thanks.

 

[captbluewater]

I like it besides making a sign for my seat belt I need a light for my brakes too.

 

[true temper]

"It is Mickey Mouse but it works." You said it allright

 

[Ductape]

Great idea !! Also a great place to store those Vicodins I'm always needing when I'm tractoring.