Looking for Flashers
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From: Taxachusetts
Looking for Flashers
Not those kind of flashers!!!!
I want to add some strobes to my truck for plowing. Anyone have a starting point for me? Good ones. Bad ones. I have seen the Hide-a-Halo systems and was wondering about them.
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I want to add some strobes to my truck for plowing. Anyone have a starting point for me? Good ones. Bad ones. I have seen the Hide-a-Halo systems and was wondering about them.
Opinions?
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i have strobes lights in my f250s/c the biggest thing is to make sure everything is water tight. i"l have look to see what make my box is my friend sets up police cars and gave me to kit. as a matter of fact i just stripped my 03 for a new 05 and have to reinstall eveything and had to order a new under carriage and wiring loom for my snow plow because everthing is differrt on the 05's ask away
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Whelen Engineering makes the industry standard units most police/fire/EMS units are equipped with.
Whelen Engineering makes the industry standard units most police/fire/EMS units are equipped with.
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Just got mine off ebay. Code 3 whelen mag mount. Here's one now on ebay item #3936462516. $104.00 plus shipping($20.00). These lights new cost $180.00. Do a search for snowplow lights on ebay.
Strong magnets. Just use some duct tape over mags. so you don't scratch the truck cab.
Strong magnets. Just use some duct tape over mags. so you don't scratch the truck cab.
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I put 4 whelen 90 watt hideaway strobes in... VERY bright when on, and invisible when off... one in each corner... under $200 on ebay 
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I just picked up a 60W Whelan kit (http://www.whelan.com) that includes power supply, 4 self-sealing bulbs and all cables/wires, about $270 for all. Can be expanded to 6 bulbs in all & has 10 different strobe patterns.
Whelan recommends that the bulbs have at least 1" of clearance all around, as they will melt lenses, housings, etc. over time, so be careful where you mount them!
Whelan recommends that the bulbs have at least 1" of clearance all around, as they will melt lenses, housings, etc. over time, so be careful where you mount them!
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Post a pic when done?
Originally Posted by TurboDiesel04
I just picked up a 60W Whelan kit (http://www.whelan.com) that includes power supply, 4 self-sealing bulbs and all cables/wires, about $270 for all. Can be expanded to 6 bulbs in all & has 10 different strobe patterns.
I was considering a similar system from Federal Signal.
Here's the link:
http://www.fedsig.com/police/On-line...e_systems.html
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reguy pics
Can do. Wiring is pretty straightforward, although the cramped engine bay of a 6.0 doesn't leave much room for the somewhat bulky power supply. I'm considering the inner firewall for this unit, as Whelan recommends a dry location and there's plenty of room there.
They emphasize that these strobe bulbs are "open unit" bulbs, which are high voltage and high heat. With this kit you have to supply your own switches and a few AMP type connectors, as well as some heavy gauge wire for the battery connection.
I'll get pics as I go, and I'll post them for you (as soon as I figure out how). My unit is a CSP660, and complete wiring instructions can be found here - http://install.whelen.com/manuals/locator_out.html
They emphasize that these strobe bulbs are "open unit" bulbs, which are high voltage and high heat. With this kit you have to supply your own switches and a few AMP type connectors, as well as some heavy gauge wire for the battery connection.
I'll get pics as I go, and I'll post them for you (as soon as I figure out how). My unit is a CSP660, and complete wiring instructions can be found here - http://install.whelen.com/manuals/locator_out.html
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I like these folks. Good prices and good stuff http://www.vlsusa.com/cgi-bin/vlsusa/index.html
