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Re: DIY LED Snowblower light
#1   Dec 10, 2013 12:25 pm
Re: DIY LED Snowblower light
#2   Dec 4, 2013 8:31 am
Thanks, jrtrebor, for your suggestion about securing the bulb from the front. Even with the tie downs I have in place, it couldn't hurt to add this feature as well.

I worked on a plumbing project over the weekend and came across an old garbage disposal stopper in my box of spare parts. I discovered that its tapered 3" to 1-3/8" diameter and 1" height would be perfect for this type of application.

I ground down the handle side and added a thick rubber washer (1-1/4" ID). The EcoSmart bulb has a raised lip with this diameter which should keep the bulb firmly in place without obstructing any of the LEDs.

Since it is metal, the stopper assembly should also double as a reflector cup and increase the intensity of the headlight.

Re: DIY LED Snowblower light
#3   Dec 3, 2013 6:32 pm
Thanks for the suggestions.

I ended up using a landscape lighting fixture with a few mods. You can see the install here:

http://www.perr.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12018&p=89693#p89693
Re: DIY LED Snowblower light
#4   Nov 7, 2013 4:52 pm
jrtrebor wrote:
All of the Building supply stores carry fixtures that can be used as a blower light.
Here's one Home Depot carries that takes the MR16 bulb for $19.99


Looking to upgrade the lighting on my snowblower and came across this site.

How did you keep the MR16 bulb from vibrating loose?

All of the floodlight fixtures I've seen have sockets without any retaining clips:



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