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royster


" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"

Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
Points: 284

Warning lights for snowblowers
Original Message   Mar 6, 2011 12:51 pm
I hope that this idea might result in reducing accidents:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       My driveway ends at a quite busy street.  I am always afraid that the drivers of the vehicles will not see me,

when I go out a ways on the street in order to clear the snow away from  the entrance of my driveway.     I thought  that I needed a flashing red light on my snowblower  perhaps powered by the alternator on my snow blower.  But I was shopping at Walmart one day and found 2 lights that trucks or RV vehicles use when they have to make an emergency stop on or at the side of the highway. They place these  lights on the highway behind and in front of their vehicle. They are about 3inches by 2.5 inches , have a flat bottom , and are made of red plastic,   (Cost was  Only $5 each) They have a bright LED flashing light , They are powered by 2 AAA batteries and the batteries will last a long time. I have had mine for 3 years and are still going strong, I have accidentally left them flashing for several days and still have the same batteries. There is an on-off switch on the back. I attached mine to the top of my cab of my snowblower on each side.  Friends that have passed by on the street , have remarked about their noticability and brightness..

THe name on the lights is  AUTOLITE flareglow

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Knee_Biter


Wicked Pissa

Location: just outside of BOSTON
Joined: Dec 14, 2008
Points: 147

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #4   Mar 13, 2011 9:55 am
I like to wear this when snowblowing.  It keeps me warm and safe at the same time. 



borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #5   Mar 13, 2011 10:17 am
royster wrote:
Dear Pee-wee.
 

Why the stupid reply?  I was only making a suggestion to help someone who uses their snowblower near the street.


Just don't put too big of a propeller on it.   It might compromise your footing.
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #6   Mar 13, 2011 10:39 am
Knee_Biter wrote:
I like to wear this when snowblowing.  It keeps me warm and safe at the same time. 



I like to see how long it takes to put that suit on. 
NotMoneyGuy


Location: Toronto & north of
Joined: Nov 10, 2010
Points: 87

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #7   Mar 13, 2011 7:57 pm
royster,

I am also worried about vehicles when beyond my driveway's bottom.  Instead of lights, I bought a 24" 3M red and white reflector tape strip that I will somehow cut up and stick on over the summer.

I bought many of these for my small utility trailer and they really light up under headlights.



Ariens Deluxe 28  921022  WI, USA      --      Poulan PRO PR621ES 208 cm3 961880002-00

borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #8   Mar 13, 2011 8:46 pm
Why not just wear a high visibility safety vest? 

They're commonly used in all forms of industry including transportation and construction.   Their liberal use of reflective materials make them very visible.
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #9   Mar 15, 2011 1:17 pm
Those orange jumpsuits from the correctional centers are hard to miss. 
royster


" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"

Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
Points: 284

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #10   Mar 15, 2011 7:38 pm
NotMoneyGuy wrote:
royster,

I am also worried about vehicles when beyond my driveway's bottom.  Instead of lights, I bought a 24" 3M red and white reflector tape strip that I will somehow cut up and stick on over the summer.

I bought many of these for my small utility trailer and they really light up under headlights.



royster


" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"

Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
Points: 284

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #11   Mar 15, 2011 7:45 pm
aa335 wrote:
Those orange jumpsuits from the correctional centers are hard to miss. 
Perhaps you could bring us  all one of these orange jumpsuits, when they let you out.

NotMoneyGuy


Location: Toronto & north of
Joined: Nov 10, 2010
Points: 87

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #12   Mar 15, 2011 8:44 pm
royster wrote:
Perhaps you could bring us  all one of these orange jumpsuits, when they let you out.

LOL.

Ah, freedom!!!!! The insulation is nice too.....



Ariens Deluxe 28  921022  WI, USA      --      Poulan PRO PR621ES 208 cm3 961880002-00

GtWtNorth


https://t.me/pump_upp

Location: https://t.me/pump_upp
Joined: Nov 16, 2008
Points: 264

Re: Warning lights for snow blowers
Reply #13   Mar 15, 2011 10:09 pm
I'm surprised your mommy lets you play with big machines. Make sure you go potty before she dresses you up. :)

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