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Jonathan

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Snowblower light question
Original Message Jan 1, 2006 8:26 pm

Is there any problem with replacing the standard light bulb (in my Ariens is a regular 1156) with a halogen 1156? Is excess heat an issue?

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw

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patsfan

Joined: Jan 19, 2003
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Re: Snowblower light question
Reply #4 Jan 3, 2006 3:01 pm

faithfulFrank wrote:

Jon,
I could not tell you....but I also would like to do a slight modifcation on my Ariens 1332DLE......
I'd like to install a light on top of my snow cab......I do not know if I can just install another light, but I suppose I can install another light and a switch to go from the lower light to the upper light.......that way I know I would not over tax the electrical system.......

A light on the top of the snow cab pointing down in front of the snowblower would be awesome!

Frank D.

Frank,

I had a light on top of the cab on my old Bolens 10hp. Had to keep replacing bulbs. I'm not sure,but I think it may have vibrated too much .

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Jonathan

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Re: Snowblower light question
Reply #5 Jan 6, 2006 11:05 pm

I too wonder if vibration shortens the bulb life (metal fatigue affecting the fine wires?). The original bulb was starting to light up intermittently at 19 hours. The filiment looked ok. I just replaced it with a so called long life bulb. There were no halogen bulbs at the auto store I went to.

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw

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Re: Snowblower light question
Reply #6 Jan 6, 2006 11:27 pm

I have a 2003DLE with the 1156 bulb. I was thinking that the newer light enclosures for the 2005 Ariens models, could be installed along with the halogen light bulb.

I have a professional 12v spotlight with a 1million candlepower bulb. The bulb holder and case is ceramic and metal . No plastic. The entire unit is mostly metal and glass and can run underwater ("o" rings). There are cooling fins around the outside of the spotlight.

I find it hard to believe that plastic will not melt.

BBgarage

Joined: Dec 6, 2005
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Re: Snowblower light question
Reply #7 Jan 7, 2006 2:59 pm

Just order one of these: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=92396

Apparently there is a flashlight forum with upwards of 12,000 members :shrug:

Snowmann

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Re: Snowblower light question
Reply #8 Jan 8, 2006 2:00 am

The lens/reflector housing on your unit will not handle halogen bulb heat.

If you want a halogen bulb, you'll need replace the lens/reflector housing and bulb from a current model. You'll also need a new wire harness (or you'll need to gather the proper connectors and make a harness adapter; the plug is different).

Jonathan

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Re: Snowblower light question
Reply #9 Jan 8, 2006 10:18 pm

Thanks, Snowmann. I suspected that heat would be a problem. I'll stick with the original equipment.

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw

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