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sammyk
Joined: Feb 2, 2006
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Ariens Hand Warmers and electrical equipment
Original Message Feb 2, 2006 12:48 pm |
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Well, I just purchased a Ariens 926LE for $630. It was a toss-up between that and the 11hp model with handwarmers and remote differential. BUT, it was a $200+ difference, so I went with a little inconvenience. My question is about the electrical system on these machines. The 11hp and 13hp power both a light and hand-warmers, whereas the 9hp doesn't have handwarmers. I know that the warmers are not an Ariens accessory option, but if the 9hp electrical system can handle it, I want to wire in a pair of electric gloves that I own. Does anyone know what kind of power the warmers draw or if the system can handle adding this in? My gloves are 12VDC and draw 22 watts. Thanks for the great site!
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sammyk
Joined: Feb 2, 2006
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Re: Ariens Hand Warmers and electrical equipment
Reply #4 Feb 2, 2006 2:09 pm |
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Sammyk, What make of your gloves, may do the same!! Fred
Fred, They are Gerbings. Is that what you were asking?
Thanks, Sam
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jubol
Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
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Re: Ariens Hand Warmers and electrical equipment
Reply #5 Feb 2, 2006 2:11 pm |
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Sammyk, yes Thanks Fred
Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000
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MikeSnow
Joined: Jan 1, 2006
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Re: Ariens Hand Warmers and electrical equipment
Reply #6 Feb 2, 2006 3:54 pm |
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They do make aftermarket heated hand grips for snowblowers, but a pricy option, check them out here: http://www.hotgrips.com/
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sammyk
Joined: Feb 2, 2006
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Re: Ariens Hand Warmers and electrical equipment
Reply #9 Feb 3, 2006 10:40 am |
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Your unit has a 18W AC alternator if it's a Tecumseh (@12.8V) or a 1.5 amp DC alternator at (@12.8V) if it's a Briggs. There is no extra juice. It has just enough to power the headlamp. PK
Yeah, I have the Tecumseh and that's what I was reading about it. But my confusion comes because even the 13HP model uses the same 18W alternator, yet it has the headlight AND the hand-warmers.
Where are those getting the extra juice from? Thanks
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newjerseybt
You want it done right?...You better learn how to do it yourself!
Ariens 1128DLE Ariens 8526LE Honda HRC216 Bosch 3221L Craftsman DYT4000 Stihl FS90R
Location: Honesdale, PA
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Re: Ariens Hand Warmers and electrical equipment
Reply #10 Feb 3, 2006 8:18 pm |
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Here are some handy formulas: Watts = volts x amps. Amps = Watts divided by volts. Amps = Volts divided by resistance (in ohms). I have a Ariens 2003 model 1128DLE. I have the light, hand warmers and a 12v battery that needs charging. When I switch on my hand warmers, my head light dims a bit which tells me there is a trade off in lumens when the handwarmers are on.
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sammyk
Joined: Feb 2, 2006
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Re: Ariens Hand Warmers and electrical equipment
Reply #12 Feb 9, 2006 2:22 pm |
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Thanks Snowman. That all makes sense now. Since mine only produces enough AC to run the light, I'm just going to use an 8 AA battery holder to power my gloves. I have plenty of rechargable AAs, and I can just slip the pack in my pocket. Somehow I'll get these to work! Thanks for all the replies!
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