sc2400-hooking up a work light

[Gods Country]

So last winter I used the 12v dc outlet for a quick and dirty rear work light.

The other day I noticed there is an unused harness under the right rear of the tractor. I didn't realize at the time that this harness has its own 10A fuse until I blew it hooking up a new light. I replaced it and immediately blew it again. My multi-meter is on the fritz, so I can稚 check the voltage at the moment.

Does anyone know what the deal is with this particular circuit?

 

[msb1766]

They make a light bar kit for the sc2400 but I do not know the wattage,

Here is the kit with the part numbers:



I check into the light bar kit a while ago and it was $149.99


The 12 volt DC outlet can take up to 120 Watts.
The 12 volt DC outlet its what am using, I got a 55 watt light with a magnetic base and it has not fallen off yet.

 

[msb1766]

The light kit from CCY is only 18.4 watts, thats probably why it has only a 10 amp fuse if that is the plug you are talking about. 18 watts is probably not a very bright light and $150 is way too much for the light.

 

[Gods Country]

The light kit from CCY is only 18.4 watts, thats probably why it has only a 10 amp fuse if that is the plug you are talking about. 18 watts is probably not a very bright light and $150 is way too much for the light.

18.4 watts? seems nearly useless.

I'm not an electrician, but if Volts x Amps =Watts I would think it too could handle up to 120 watts, 100 easy.

The light I'm using is 55W IIRC.

 

[msb1766]

Do you need more light?
Or just want a cleaner look?

I got a 12 volt splitter, plugs into the 12 volt port on the tractor and has two 12 volt ports. I used it to run my 55 watt magnetic light and a 12 volt rotating beacon last year and had no problems. You probably could get the splitter and run two lights off the 12 volt tractor port if you need more light.

 

[Gods Country]

I just wanted to eliminate the cord hanging down all over. I work around lots of limbs, so I wanted to tidy it up, and it would be nice if I could get the light to turn on with the light switch instead of having plug into the outlet.

For the time being I re-wired the light for the outlet and secured the wire decent enough for now with wire loom.

Still not getting why it's blowing the other fuse though. I guess I'll have to break down and call the dealer, and hope they know.

 

[gtrippleb]

I've been thinking of adding lights for awhile now but haven't got there yet. I plan to hang two sets off the rops with a seperate switch for each set. One set facing forward and one set facing towards the rear. With the days getting shorter for winter, it's nice to have as much light as you can.

 

[Scrambler82]

How is this coming along guys ?
I know, a little late, but better late than never LoL.
2-55watt likes are the MAX to use from a 10 amp circuit, that should be plenty for one set of two lights but why use the Power Outlet Plug, it was not designed for lighting.

BUT best way to hook up the lighting is to build a circuit; general rule of thumb is two lights per relay.
Get two 55 watt work light or larger if you want; one 30 amp relay - this should be good for up to 200 watts or two 100 watt lights; one switch - almost any 12 volt switch will do because it only need to trigger the relay; two fuse holders - one for a 2 amp fuse for relay power and one for a 30 amp fuse for main light power and some wire - get some 18-ga for the relay activation and some 12-ga for the power wire to the lights from the battery.

Note:
Always solder all connections and use heat shrink with adhesive inside for sealing the joint after testing.
Always use a fuse in-line with the power wire coming from the battery to the relay (pin 30) then on to the lights from pin 87.
Alway fuse for the smallest component in the circuit.


Side Note: 200 watts of lighting is a lot, it can be added but will draw approx 20 amps, a lot for a system that has minimum alternator output.
Two 55 watt lights or 100 watts located on the outer edge of the ROPES will light up the area pretty good.

 

[Scrambler82]

This is a basic wiring schematic for aux lighting for just about anything.
The Indicator light does not have to be used but the relay and fused battery power does.

luck,