Emergency Strobes
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Yes I was going to get some grill lights too. When you say underneath do you mean under under like going under behind the bumper? I haven't looked too closely at it yet. I figure a little info on it would help me figure it out faster.
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Emergency Strobes
Originally posted by wolfmanagh
Yes I was going to get some grill lights too. When you say underneath do you mean under under like going under behind the bumper? I haven't looked too closely at it yet. I figure a little info on it would help me figure it out faster.
Yes I was going to get some grill lights too. When you say underneath do you mean under under like going under behind the bumper? I haven't looked too closely at it yet. I figure a little info on it would help me figure it out faster.
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BlueHawk email me i have some questions for you on how you made your console, i need to make one like that and i like how you did your, just need some help with the mounting and the top plate. Thanks
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Oh and for the the initial post, the strobe system is reall easy. depending on the power pack you get will depend on how complicated the wireing is. The galls packs are a great pack and well they come with a great selection of different patterns, its just how you wire it and how complicated you want to get. The hardest thing to do is the cutting into the lights with the drill. Fotr me its a piece of cake because i have done enough of them to make it easy.
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Originally posted by DAFBFD58
Oh and for the the initial post, the strobe system is reall easy. depending on the power pack you get will depend on how complicated the wireing is. The galls packs are a great pack and well they come with a great selection of different patterns, its just how you wire it and how complicated you want to get. The hardest thing to do is the cutting into the lights with the drill. Fotr me its a piece of cake because i have done enough of them to make it easy.
Oh and for the the initial post, the strobe system is reall easy. depending on the power pack you get will depend on how complicated the wireing is. The galls packs are a great pack and well they come with a great selection of different patterns, its just how you wire it and how complicated you want to get. The hardest thing to do is the cutting into the lights with the drill. Fotr me its a piece of cake because i have done enough of them to make it easy.
As for my email address, it is in my profile. Feel free to drop me a message anytime. Always looking for new and improved ideas to do things.
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I'm in the middle of setting my truck for strobes, light bar and aux back-up lights. One of the questions that cingraham asked was not answered.
Where is the best/safest fused spot on the fuse panel to pick up the hot for the various lighting equipment? I'm real hesitant to use line taps.
Where is the best/safest fused spot on the fuse panel to pick up the hot for the various lighting equipment? I'm real hesitant to use line taps.
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I've thought about that, but I want to use a location that is switched. Especially the aux back-up lights.
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well if you want to you could use a line off the lighter power but then you would run a chance of drawing more then whats is rated for, you best bet would be the direct line running to a master switch in a switch box set up, thats how i had my last set up run and it worked so well
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I installed switchboxes (Federal SW300) to control all my emergency and auxillary lighting. You can get them at Galls, for $129 @ www.galls.com. I ran the power to the switchboxes from the terminal bolt on the front of the fusebox under the hood. It is located on the left hand side, in front of the brake master cylinder. I installed 40 amp circuit breakers inline, and the switchboxes have fuses to protect the individual circuits. I don't like line taps for items that can draw alot of power. This was the best way for me to get power for my equipment. You can run any power wires through the plastic plug which is located just above the steering column, behind the brake booster.
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[1) need to find a source for the electronics.
Thanks in advance. [/B][/QUOTE]
Well since I am employed by America's largest public safety distributer, I can't keep quiet on this one.
Try www.galls.com
Thanks in advance. [/B][/QUOTE]
Well since I am employed by America's largest public safety distributer, I can't keep quiet on this one.
Try www.galls.com
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[/QUOTE]Well since I am employed by America's largest public safety distributer, I can't keep quiet on this one.
Try www.galls.com [/B][/QUOTE]
Thought I just said that.
Bluehawk
Try www.galls.com [/B][/QUOTE]
Thought I just said that.
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