Ariens Deluxe 28 LED Install
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6 жыл бұрын2017 Ariens Deluxe 28" 254cc
AuxBeam 18W Cree LED Flood Lights
UPDATE: I ran this blower and the lights all winter long, commercially, for over 28 running hours and didn't have a single issue. So long as everything that needs to be sealed off is sealed off (all the wiring along the way), you won't have a problem. I did put some amber lens film over the lights, as it's much better during heavy snow. Highly recommend.
Lights: a.co/69ZqaK4
Rectifier: a.co/3C7egDg
Solder Connectors: a.co/f4RrO6X
Wire Conduit: a.co/hF0ykNE
Carrier Clips: a.co/9C074eY
Fuse and Holder: a.co/169m7jQ
Other connectors, hardware, shrink wrap, electrical tape, and power wire I bought at the hardware store. The hole in the rectifier is a #10 (3/16"), so I used #10-24 threaded bolts and #10-24 locking nuts to attach the rectifier and for the ground.
I'd recommend going up a size for the corrugated wire tube and clips as the diameter I used couldn't quite enclose the solder connectors I used. Wrapped those areas well with electrical tape. Could stagger the junctions to avoid this issue, or just go up a size!
I did not utilize a switch or capacitors in this setup. There is flicker at low idle, but at full throttle, they are fully bright and there's no flicker. The only remediation to the electrical signal is the bridge rectifier, which essentially converts the AC coming from the stater to DC for the LEDs.
Shoutout to the folks over at snowblowerforum.com. I used MnP40c's post in the link below and his video as a template. Great thread for a more step-by-step installation and information guide. The first page of the thread has more information about the rectifier and capacitors to deal with flickering!
www.snowblowerforum.com/forum/...
@cdsmock4512 6 жыл бұрын
I ran this snowblower commercially (doing people's driveways) all winter and the lights never failed me. Both the blower and the lights are amazing. Take your time, do a nice clean install, and they'll last you. I did put some amber colored lens film over the LEDs to decrease glare and it was amazing. Did over 100 snowblowings over the winter with zero issues.
@anoncitizen8836 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. It was a very good walk through on how to add LED lights to my snow thrower. I did as you instructed and the setup came out perfectly!
@cdsmock4512 6 жыл бұрын
Anon Citizen Glad it was helpful and that you had success!
@rejmonwilson 6 жыл бұрын
That’s what I taking about looking for details, and finally got it thanks man👍🏿👏🏾.
@sportscope 2 жыл бұрын
Finally a good clear video on this. Will be doing this soon but will add a switch
@richardcarlisle6692 Жыл бұрын
Another option if your machine has no lighting coil or the lighting coil is bad is to use a dewalt battery adapter (about $10) a dewalt battery and two 18W led lights. The battery will last just over an hour. If you need more time, just pop a fresh battery in. They have battery adapters for Dewalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, etc. Just buy the correct adapter for the brand you use.
@bradleylancour6676 Жыл бұрын
Especially if your machine has handwarmers hogging the watts available! 😊
@richardmaaske7483 6 жыл бұрын
I put a Switch on my snowblower. The switch has a light, that glows when the switch is on . I also put 2- capacitors into the wiring system
@654472 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm still scared to do it.
@matefromvirginia4959 6 жыл бұрын
Nice install. However, I would have installed the lights slightly higher than they are. Looking forward to seeing them outside when you get snow and how bright they are in snowy conditions.
@cdsmock4512 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hear ya, I had the same thought. I considered getting some longer mounting bolts and spacers to get them up a bit higher, but was more concerned about getting the initial install and wiring correct first. Haven't used the machine at night yet, but it won't be long. I like your use of an L-bracket to gain some height...that's a great idea.
@goanglingblues 4 жыл бұрын
CD - thanks for sharing! very thorough job - I bought all the parts and am about to start, then came across your channel. Very helpful - I'll be adding a couple of caps so they don't flicker, and looking for a small waterproof enclosure to house the rectifier and caps. I'm just concerned about drilling holes and the eventual rust factor that is certain to occur. Maybe treat drilled holes with OSPHO - then paint prior to hardware installation? Thanks again - posts like these are the reason I youtube !
@cdsmock4512 4 жыл бұрын
I have not had any water or rust issues yet, and I now have right around a hundred hours on the machine. And that includes transporting it in my truck around town to snowblow for others every time it snows. The location I put the rectifier seems to work well in keeping the electronics free from exposure. But I do understand your concerns about drilling holes...it was certainly nerve-wracking drilling holes in a brand new machine! I do have a garage to keep the machine when not in use, and keep it covered in the garage all summer in the off-season, so that helps to keep it clean and rust-free!
@mdecleene1 3 жыл бұрын
Hey all. I just added some lights to my blower using this as guidance. Still no water issues? I tucked the rectifier up under the operating “dash” but am still questioning the need for an enclosure.
@cdsmock4512 3 жыл бұрын
@@mdecleene1 No issues at all.
@NovyDaly 3 жыл бұрын
I put a tractor voltage regulator rectifier a small battery on mine
@idriveanagerar 5 жыл бұрын
I have an Ariens 1128 Pro. I was looking into replacing the stock headlight with two Nilight 18W pods. There are 2 of them and one for each side like you have but closer to the handlebars. How would I wire that into the existing headlight circuit? Or how would I be able to wire the led’s into the battery on the unit (and should I use a switch at that point)?
@cdsmock4512 5 жыл бұрын
You could wire them up just as I did in this video. If you wish to keep your stock headlight instead of cutting it out as I did, you can use line tap connectors to draw power from the stock headlight harness. You could indeed hook them up to the battery itself. This would eliminate the need for the bridge rectifier, as the LEDs would be getting DC directly from the battery. But yes, you would need a switch at that point. I'm not super electrically savvy when it comes to wiring in switches, but I'm sure there's plenty of info out in Google Land about wiring in simple switches. Or, head to Amazon and pick up a fog light wiring kit which will already have a switch wired in. You will likely have to do some trimming as the leads are pretty long since they're intended for cars and such. They also typically use a relay switch, so you'll have a relay to hide as well if you go that route. That's how I wired a pair of these lights on my dirtbike, with a fog light harness, and am happy with it. Just be sure to get one with a waterproof switch (or swap the switch it comes with for a waterproof one as I did) and seal off all connections nicely with electrical tape.
@Sfcjames333 4 жыл бұрын
What gauge wire did you use?
@chrisbreezy9035 6 жыл бұрын
Looks great man, just a question why didn’t you hook the light back up that came with the blower? Could you put that on the same rectifier?
@cdsmock4512 6 жыл бұрын
I just didn't feel the need to keep the stock light in the equation and wanted to keep the power draw as low as possible. If I did want to maintain the stock light, then I would probably use a line tap connector to get power to the rectifier/LEDs. That way, your stock wiring to the stock bulb remains virtually untouched, no need for it to be hooked to the rectifier. The power draw with both the LEDs (18W+18W) and the stock 20W bulb shouldn't be an issue for the stator unless you also have hand warmers...not sure what the max recommended draw is.
@chrisbreezy9035 6 жыл бұрын
UP Detailing thanks for the info man! Clean work I liked it! Will be doing the same
@lukebenning3708 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you add the capacitor?
@chrismekas3108 6 жыл бұрын
Great install and video. I’d like to add lights to my old John Deere snowblower. Where do I tap in for power? There is no existing light. Thank you!
@cdsmock4512 6 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, Chris. You'd need to find the stator on your machine if there is one. Otherwise you may have to retrofit a stator to your motor, and I'm not sure how to do that properly.
@AceDublB 5 жыл бұрын
You can just wire it directly to a small 12 volt battery with a switch. Attach battery to snowblower in a suitable location and you are good to go. Recharge battery as may be required, led lights don’t draw much current.
@eddiekytia 5 жыл бұрын
I'm planning on buying a new Ariens Platinum 24 SHO do you know if the same Led setup would work on the Platinum 24 I know nothing about Electric but I am handy and can follow your directions does this motor support the LED wattage with no problem
@cdsmock4512 5 жыл бұрын
As far as I know, it shouldn't be a problem! The stator is designed to handle the headlight as well as handwarmers, which exceed the wattage used by the 2x18W LED lights in my setup.
@misterfakeid 3 жыл бұрын
Instead of 2 18w units can i just install one 36w light bar? I'm reading some posts that there isn't enough juice for that
@cdsmock4512 3 жыл бұрын
My two 18W units are drawing the same as one 36W unit would be, and they work just fine. So, I see no validity to somebody saying there isn't enough juice for it. I believe the stator is rated for upwards of 60 watts, as it is designed to operate both the stock headlight as well as optional hand warmers (which my machine does not have). You'd be fine with one 36W unit.
@Tommytorque69 4 жыл бұрын
Hello, question. If my blower is already equipped with a light and I want to upgrade it to a LED do I still need to add a capacitor and bridge rectifier?
@cdsmock4512 4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean putting an LED bulb in place of the stock light bulb? I believe the bulb in this snowblower is an H11 automotive bulb, or at least very similar. Automotive LED bulbs have all the capacitors and other electronics they need built right into the base so you wouldn't need to add anything.
@Tommytorque69 4 жыл бұрын
I want to add an LED light bar 20 Watts.
@Tommytorque69 4 жыл бұрын
@@cdsmock4512 What type of connectors did you use to attach to bridge rectifier?
@cdsmock4512 4 жыл бұрын
@@Tommytorque69 The wires attach to the rectifier with female spade terminal connectors. You can buy an assorted box of connectors at any hardware store for cheap. If you are planning to add an LED light bar, you will probably want at least the rectifier. I have just the rectifier, no capacitors, and it does the job just fine.
@nicholasbrown6481 4 жыл бұрын
Why do people add the capacitors if they're not technically needed?
@class8garage308 4 жыл бұрын
does the original flicker at low rpms I got ariencs delux 30 never noticed
@cdsmock4512 4 жыл бұрын
The original bulb? No, it shouldn't/won't flicker as it is a standard halogen filament style bulb and will be constantly lit with the stator's AC power. LEDs prefer DC power. AC power is essentially a very fast on/off switch, so at lower RPMs, the LEDs receiving AC power appear to flicker.
@jakerathbun3331 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have any problems with the lights getting hit by snow/snow banks?
@cdsmock4512 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I mean, they'll get covered with snow once in a while while busting through plow piles, but they don't take the brunt of it as they're inset a little bit. Haven't had any issues with it, just have to brush them off once in a while!
@rottiejakeluke 2 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you keep the stock light with the LEDs? Do you have any information on how to wire this with the assed capacitor(s) you mentioned? I would appreciate any diagrams you could send or send a link to them. Thanks
@cdsmock4512 2 жыл бұрын
I just didn't feel the need to keep the stock light as it isn't all that bright anyways. Though if I wanted to, I suppose I could wire it back into the system for some more light wash close to the machine. I do not know how you'd wire the capacitors in...I did this so long ago that I don't remember and I don't think I looked too deep into that since I hadn't planned to use them anyways. Sorry!
@rottiejakeluke 2 жыл бұрын
@@cdsmock4512 thanks again. If you choose to re-wire the machine’s light you can change the bulb, itself, to a LED projection bulb.
@holycannoli8562 4 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on how to make the rectifier a bit more weather resistant?
@mapex311 4 жыл бұрын
liquid electrical tape
@holycannoli8562 4 жыл бұрын
@@mapex311 I ended up finding the liquid spray-on electrical tape. Didn't stick to some parts of the metal tabs too well, but I then dabbed on some dielectric grease. Confident now that there is no way its going to short-out even in a blizzard.
@cdsmock4512 4 жыл бұрын
I have had zero issues with regards to weather resistance with the rectifier. And that includes moving the snowblower around town in my truck to snowblow for customers, and I even wash the thing once in a while (always before summer storage). I have about 100 hours on this setup and no issues with the rectifier. The rectifier itself is potted with silicone and weather resistant.
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