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Marc7703


Joined: Feb 10, 2007
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Placing a light on a Sears Two Stage Snowblower
Original Message   Feb 10, 2007 10:41 am
I would like to add a light ot my Sears snowblower, it is a two stage with the electric start that you use from an outlet, I was wondering if it can be done, how to do it, and what is the best light to use.

Thanks
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JasonnB


Location: PA
Joined: Dec 9, 2007
Points: 26

Re: Placing a light on a Sears Two Stage Snowblower
Reply #7   Feb 24, 2008 4:40 am
1) Guys, I need your advice on the highest wattage light I can get that will work on my Tecumseh engine. Also, where can I get it from? Harbor freight?

Could I put two lights on it?

I tested it a while back, and that yellow wire with bullet connector puts out AC volts. It read about 5 volts, but it was idling. I then put it to full throttle and it jumped to about 15 volts, hehe. So, it looks like that's the wire to use :)



nibbler


Joined: Mar 5, 2004
Points: 751

Re: Placing a light on a Sears Two Stage Snowblower
Reply #8   Mar 2, 2008 7:57 pm
Let me know how you got the new tires on, they look like they should solve any traction problems.

As far as lamp size try finding out what amperage is put out by checking the engine manual, 15xAmp Rating = total wattage of lamp(s).

For example if we assume 3A then you have about 45W available. You could then have 3x15W bulbs, 2x 22W or 1x45W.
Bill_H


Location: Maine
Joined: Jan 12, 2008
Points: 354

Re: Placing a light on a Sears Two Stage Snowblower
Reply #9   Mar 11, 2008 6:15 pm
Both Marc and Jasonn,

Do what nibbler says and find out what size (probably in amps) alternator you have.
It's a nominal 12V system, so use 12 when doing your calculations:  Watts = 12 * Amps.

Depending on where you live, you may have to buy your lamps online, no big deal as they're pretty inexpensive and not really heavy to ship.
For example, there's a good selection at Tractor Supply:  http://tinyurl.com/244eq5
The larger 55W units will require a 5 Amp alternator (5A * 12V = 60W, so 5 to spare).
I didn't see a wattage rating on the round ones, but PAR36 bulbs can be purchased in multiple ratings.

Jason - Yes, you can put two, or 3, or 15 for that matter. Just watch to make sure that the sum of all the wattages doesn't exceed your rating.
If you do multiple lights, make sure they are wired in parallel! Do not series (daisy chain) them. It won't hurt anything but they won't be very bright.
Personally, I'd go with one, and mount it on the right hand side as high as you can to eliminate the shadow from the chute.
You might even want to wire it up temporarily (or just use a powerful flashlight) and hold it in different places until you see one you can live with.


Who the hell let all the morning people run things?
JasonnB


Location: PA
Joined: Dec 9, 2007
Points: 26

Re: Placing a light on a Sears Two Stage Snowblower
Reply #10   Feb 11, 2010 10:32 pm
So it my alternator is 18 watts, and when I measured gives out about 15 volts, AC, what would be the wattage bulb to use?
bevans


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Location: Wisconsin ...close to Brillion
Joined: Dec 15, 2009
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Re: Placing a light on a Sears Two Stage Snowblower
Reply #11   Feb 11, 2010 11:21 pm
Sounds like a math word problem....

Depending on where you live and if .....Jason walks up hill.......and (5A * 12V = 60W, so 5 to spare)....times the sq. rt of Pi.....you can put two, or 3, or 15 .......and mount it on the right hand side as high as you can .....my alternator is 18 watts, and when I measured gives out about 15 volts, AC, what would be the wattage bulb to use.......what is the temperature in PA and how much does a beer cost?

What the hell...its a friggin light.........spend the $3 bucks and go to sears and get it...........

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