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Jonathan


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Location: Near Albany NY
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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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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


Joined: Dec 3, 2003
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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).

PK
Jonathan


I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. -Zsa Zsa

Location: Near Albany NY
Joined: Sep 12, 2004
Points: 320
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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