Bruce!! What's up, buddy?? You did a killer job of explaining the process of the A/C to D/C connection. Your concise walk through on the table with all the parts was the best tutorial I have seen yet on YT. You can't really make a 5-minute video on this (like others I have seen) and have people grasp the concept. If someone cannot add a light to their blower after watching this vid, they probably shouldn't be attempting it anyway. Great to see your vids as always, Bruce. Looking forward to more! :)
Hey Paul… great to hear from you. Thanks for the great feedback on the adding an LED video. I’ve been wanting to add an LED to the old gal for a long time, but I found the videos out there a tad rushed and confusing. I haven’t fired up the old SHO yet. I’ve been replacing a rotted floor in a boat. Glad you’re still on the right side of the grass, and think snow!
I have a Simplicity 1060E snowblower with a halogen fixture that runs on DC. It looks almost identical to the one in this video. Can I just replace the current light with an LED light being that it is already DC voltage? I checked with my meter and I'm getting 18V DC when it's running at full speed. Thanks!
Hey Larry… I believe the LED light will flicker, and will suffer from a shortened service life if you just connect your current wiring. I’m not an electrical engineer, but from my layman’s perspective, you’ll have to add the rectifier, and capacitors to clean up that18v DC current. Sorry you can’t go the easy route, but at least it’s not an expensive project. On a positive note, you have a great snowblower! that Simplicity, which is a 24” 10 hp if I remember correctly, is an excellent machine. My father had an early 70’s Simplicity Snow-Away, and it gave our family many years of excellent service. I love the handlebars on Simplicity’s. There built so solid! Let me know how your light turns out. If you like videos like these and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.
I think I have everything here. You may want to some extra wire,and connectors in case you make a mistake. If you like videos like these and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel. Let me know how it turns out LED installation list Capacitors: 4- LATTECH 2200uF 50V 16X30 +/-20%... www.amazon.com/dp/B074LJQRVP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Rectifier: 1- BOJACK KBPC5010 Rectifier Diode... www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5MJBJD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share About 4’ each Wire, Red/black 14-16 gauge Good quality electric tape: 1 Spade connector a.co/d/fKiECr2 Waterproof but connectors 8 a.co/d/d9Ky8Ic LED light 1-2 depending on light needed Nilight 2PCS 18W 1260lm Spot... www.amazon.com/dp/B00G620ZVU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Tools: Wire cutter Electric solder Wire stripper Utility knife Solder gun, or iorn If any item is no longer available, looks at specs and select another one.
Hey Phil…. I’ve built 3 LED’s that are on 3 Simplicity blowers using the blueprint in my video, so you shouldn’t have any trouble. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for the + comment, and if you like videos like this and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.
Really good video of how to wire-up an LED light. Thanks for sharing that, I have heard people talk about having to use a bridge rectifier but not how. I will have to keep this in mind for future reference. That light looks to illuminate the area pretty good, I hope you don't go snow blind. Just kidding, I wonder if an amber light would be better. My brother has a blower very simuiar to the one you put the light on, but it came with a dim amber light. Well dim compared to the light out-put you used. You will have to let us know how you like it once you get to using it. Thanks again.
Hi John… thanks for the + comments on the video. I had wanted to put an LED on the old Simplicity for years, but I couldn’t find a video that explained it in a way that I felt comfortable doing the job. Glad my explanation made sense. I’ll try and take some video in the dark this winter.
Hi Bruce, couldn't one do a load resistor (from Sylvania or morimoto for example that get ride of bulb out error codes and such) instead of the capacitors? My snow blower is a mtd yard machine 4.5 hp 21 inch single stage, im guessing the previous owner removered the electric starter out of it as it has the holes for the starter controls in the panel.
Hey Bribacock….(hope I got that right). To answer your question, I’m not sure. When I was doing my research, I saw one guy talk about trying a resistor, and having his LED blow up because he calculated wrong, and mis sized the resistor. That was enough to get me to go the capacitor route as I found several guys that had success with this. Sorry I can’t give you a better answer as I’m not an electrical engineer or anything. One piece of advice I would offer is to always wear safety glasses if you’re messing around with electricity, metal & glass. Thanks for the + comment,
Can i use only one capacitor 100v 2200uf instead of 2 50v 220uf? That's the only thing i can find at my local shop I'm looking to run the same light that you have but 2 of them
Your welcome! I like to buy local when possible, but sometimes it’s just tough to get stuff without a national /international platform. Let me know how it turns out.
Hey Milton…..here is the link for the light I used. It may be a while before I can get you a list. I’ll work on it. Nilight 2PCS 18W 1260lm Spot... www.amazon.com/dp/B00G620ZVU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hey Gordon….First of all, I’m not an electrician, so I’ll give you the best answer I can. None of my snowblowers have a dedicated alternator. The power comes from the engine spinning and a coil that generates electricity That powers the spark plug. If your machine has a yellow wire coming off near the electric starter, then your machine also has a stator which generates additional electricity to run headlights or heated grips, depending on how big the stator is. If you have a yellow wire coming off your coil, I believe that is 18W. The newer the machine, and the bigger the engine, the more likely it is that it will generate enough power for both heated grips & headlight. It is my understanding that the yellow wire (18w) will definitely power an LED light if wired as shown in my video. Hopefully that answers your question, if I misunderstood your question, let me know, and I’ll try and give you an answer. Thanks for the + comment, and if you like videos like this, please consider subscribing to the channel.
Hey Bill…. Verbiage is my age showing through. Growing up in WI, I remember my family purchasing our first SnowBoy blower back in the 60’s. It was made by LawnBoy. It had a two cycle engine, and I don’t think there were any two stage machines available for home owners at that time, but I’m not positive about that. While you are exactly correct in using the term “Snow Thrower”, they’re all “Snow blowers” to me. Thanks for the + comment. If you like videos like these, and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.
@@blowingsnow4fun Amazing what gets people triggered these days. We always called them "Snow Blowers", in fact I used my Snow Blower to clear 15" of some of the wettest snow I've seen, here in Sussex, WI. yesterday and today. Great video!
@chrisstromberg6527 Hey Chris….. thx for the + comment. I try to take everyone’s comments respectfully. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.
Bruce!! What's up, buddy??
You did a killer job of explaining the process of the A/C to D/C connection. Your concise walk through on the table with all the parts was the best tutorial I have seen yet on YT.
You can't really make a 5-minute video on this (like others I have seen) and have people grasp the concept. If someone cannot add a light to their blower after watching this vid, they probably shouldn't be attempting it anyway.
Great to see your vids as always, Bruce. Looking forward to more! :)
Hey Paul… great to hear from you. Thanks for the great feedback on the adding an LED video. I’ve been wanting to add an LED to the old gal for a long time, but I found the videos out there a tad rushed and confusing. I haven’t fired up the old SHO yet. I’ve been replacing a rotted floor in a boat. Glad you’re still on the right side of the grass, and think snow!
@@blowingsnow4fun Oh boy…
I worked on boats for 31 years.
That’s a crap job for sure.
Cheers, Bruce. 😁
I have a Simplicity 1060E snowblower with a halogen fixture that runs on DC. It looks almost identical to the one in this video. Can I just replace the current light with an LED light being that it is already DC voltage? I checked with my meter and I'm getting 18V DC when it's running at full speed. Thanks!
Hey Larry… I believe the LED light will flicker, and will suffer from a shortened service life if you just connect your current wiring. I’m not an electrical engineer, but from my layman’s perspective, you’ll have to add the rectifier, and capacitors to clean up that18v DC current. Sorry you can’t go the easy route, but at least it’s not an expensive project. On a positive note, you have a great snowblower! that Simplicity, which is a 24” 10 hp if I remember correctly, is an excellent machine. My father had an early 70’s Simplicity Snow-Away, and it gave our family many years of excellent service. I love the handlebars on Simplicity’s. There built so solid!
Let me know how your light turns out. If you like videos like these and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.
AC INputs can be either or prongs. Bc the current alternates.
Thanks for the + comment demetriosa.👍🏻
Could you type in a complete part list of light and rectifier and the 2 capacitors ! Thanks ! Great video :)
I think I have everything here. You may want to some extra wire,and connectors in case you make a mistake. If you like videos like these and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel. Let me know how it turns out
LED installation list
Capacitors:
4- LATTECH 2200uF 50V 16X30 +/-20%... www.amazon.com/dp/B074LJQRVP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Rectifier:
1- BOJACK KBPC5010 Rectifier Diode... www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5MJBJD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
About 4’ each Wire, Red/black 14-16 gauge
Good quality electric tape:
1 Spade connector
a.co/d/fKiECr2
Waterproof but connectors
8 a.co/d/d9Ky8Ic
LED light 1-2 depending on light needed
Nilight 2PCS 18W 1260lm Spot... www.amazon.com/dp/B00G620ZVU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Tools:
Wire cutter
Electric solder
Wire stripper
Utility knife
Solder gun, or iorn
If any item is no longer available, looks at specs and select another one.
Wow thanks so much !!
Thank you, excellent video!!
Hi John…. Glad it was useful to you!
Great job Sir.
Hey Christine… Glad you liked the video& found it useful. Thanks for the + comment.
Great job. I have a wire on my snowblower I am going to try it.
Hey Phil…. I’ve built 3 LED’s that are on 3 Simplicity blowers using the blueprint in my video, so you shouldn’t have any trouble. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for the + comment, and if you like videos like this and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.
Really good video of how to wire-up an LED light. Thanks for sharing that, I have heard people talk about having to use a bridge rectifier but not how. I will have to keep this in mind for future reference. That light looks to illuminate the area pretty good, I hope you don't go snow blind. Just kidding, I wonder if an amber light would be better. My brother has a blower very simuiar to the one you put the light on, but it came with a dim amber light. Well dim compared to the light out-put you used. You will have to let us know how you like it once you get to using it. Thanks again.
Hi John… thanks for the + comments on the video. I had wanted to put an LED on the old Simplicity for years, but I couldn’t find a video that explained it in a way that I felt comfortable doing the job. Glad my explanation made sense. I’ll try and take some video in the dark this winter.
Hi Bruce, couldn't one do a load resistor (from Sylvania or morimoto for example that get ride of bulb out error codes and such) instead of the capacitors? My snow blower is a mtd yard machine 4.5 hp 21 inch single stage, im guessing the previous owner removered the electric starter out of it as it has the holes for the starter controls in the panel.
Hey Bribacock….(hope I got that right). To answer your question, I’m not sure. When I was doing my research, I saw one guy talk about trying a resistor, and having his LED blow up because he calculated wrong, and mis sized the resistor. That was enough to get me to go the capacitor route as I found several guys that had success with this. Sorry I can’t give you a better answer as I’m not an electrical engineer or anything. One piece of advice I would offer is to always wear safety glasses if you’re messing around with electricity, metal & glass. Thanks for the + comment,
Can i use only one capacitor 100v 2200uf instead of 2 50v 220uf? That's the only thing i can find at my local shop
I'm looking to run the same light that you have but 2 of them
Hi Mathieu…. I’m honestly just not sure if that will work or not. Do you have access to Amazon where you live?
Yes i do but i like to encourage local shop and to be honest they're way less expensive than amazon 😅
Thanks for your quick answer!
Your welcome! I like to buy local when possible, but sometimes it’s just tough to get stuff without a national /international platform. Let me know how it turns out.
What light did you use?
Hey Milton…..here is the link for the light I used. It may be a while before I can get you a list. I’ll work on it.
Nilight 2PCS 18W 1260lm Spot... www.amazon.com/dp/B00G620ZVU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
What size alternator is on the machine.
Hey Gordon….First of all, I’m not an electrician, so I’ll give you the best answer I can. None of my snowblowers have a dedicated alternator. The power comes from the engine spinning and a coil that generates electricity That powers the spark plug. If your machine has a yellow wire coming off near the electric starter, then your machine also has a stator which generates additional electricity to run headlights or heated grips, depending on how big the stator is. If you have a yellow wire coming off your coil, I believe that is 18W. The newer the machine, and the bigger the engine, the more likely it is that it will generate enough power for both heated grips & headlight. It is my understanding that the yellow wire (18w) will definitely power an LED light if wired as shown in my video. Hopefully that answers your question, if I misunderstood your question, let me know, and I’ll try and give you an answer. Thanks for the + comment, and if you like videos like this, please consider subscribing to the channel.
Mine doesn’t blow snow, but it throws the snow!
Hey Bill…. Verbiage is my age showing through. Growing up in WI, I remember my family purchasing our first SnowBoy blower back in the 60’s. It was made by LawnBoy. It had a two cycle engine, and I don’t think there were any two stage machines available for home owners at that time, but I’m not positive about that. While you are exactly correct in using the term “Snow Thrower”, they’re all “Snow blowers” to me. Thanks for the + comment. If you like videos like these, and haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.
@@blowingsnow4fun understood, just one of those things that bothers me. 🥴
@@blowingsnow4fun Amazing what gets people triggered these days. We always called them "Snow Blowers", in fact I used my Snow Blower to clear 15" of some of the wettest snow I've seen, here in Sussex, WI. yesterday and today. Great video!
@chrisstromberg6527 Hey Chris….. thx for the + comment. I try to take everyone’s comments respectfully. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to the channel.