Nice. What about the combined draw of the lights vs what the alternator can put back into the battery? Generally the alternator on mowers barely puts out enough to charge the battery as it is. Cheers
@theSuburbiaDad
7 ай бұрын
I have no clue on the draw. I am sure there is a video that could show me how to figure that out. I never had any issues with it when I used it. Worked perfectly. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@geierb387
5 ай бұрын
Nice install! I have the exact same set up on my Husqvarna MZ52. Awesome lights and very inexpensive! I like them soo much I also just installed the same setup again on a new DeWalt 54" zero turn I just picked up. I did it slightly different on install, I connect directly to the battery with the ring terminals that came with the led light harness. I removed the included switch as you did and used these switch wires to tie into the key switch. This kept the load off my mowers electrical and directly on the battery. Now is this better for such a low use set up, who knows, the results are the same and the light is amazing! Just another way to do it!
@theSuburbiaDad
5 ай бұрын
There are a million ways do to anything and get the same result. So, if it works, perfect! Love the collection you’re building. Keep it up! Thanks for watching!
@fistteam
Жыл бұрын
Reason for below question👇…I just finished installing a single LED light-bar to front of mine & straight wired it, cause the stock system already had an inline fuse built-in the stock harness…Is it because of the two 🛸 cubes you also mounted…I’m wondering why the need for a relay? Good job, looks great & I feel like an 👽 when I’m mowing!!
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think it necessary. And for sure. It looks like a space ship!
@Corporal_D
Жыл бұрын
I’ve got lights on the Apex now, thanks to your inspiration. As of now they’re on all the time. Gonna tinker with it this weekend to figure how to have them on only when the key is at the light position. But no complaints. I can see!! 😁
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
Nice! A night mow will be a must!!! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@Corporal_D
Жыл бұрын
Figured it out!, a no brainer actually. The Apex has a different key switch than the Ikon. The lights actually require a rocker/toggle switch, has a blank in the factory cutout next to the key switch. Went to Lowes and grabbed one. Also ordered the engine guard from Ariens that for some reason they don’t put on this year’s model. According to them it won’t fit but it fits perfectly, now it has the completed look just like on their video. I’m a happy camper now. 🤗
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
@@Corporal_D you should have made a video! Sometimes doing it yourself is best. You are able to work through issues, learn your machine, and save that cash. Great job! 👏👏👏
@Corporal_D
11 ай бұрын
Finally used the lights in the dark for the first time. Crazy how dark it is at 6:30 now but was easy to see the entire yard while mulching the leaves today. These lights are brighter than I thought they would be. Thanks again for your inspiration. I’ve come out of the dark ages!!
@theSuburbiaDad
10 ай бұрын
@Corporal_D You probably looked like a space ship from a distance! 😆 Great job! I’m sure it was fun.
@trentmozingo7176
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for making and sharing it.
@Uncle_Fester24
Жыл бұрын
Very nice install. Lights look awesome!
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
It is very bright and works with the integrated Ariens light set up. It’s like a space ship moving around the yard.
@Corporal_D
Жыл бұрын
Just ordered, been watching your videos for a year or so. Finally pulled the trigger and bought an Apex 52” today. Hopefully get these lights installed tomorrow. BTW where did you pick up the aluminum? It’s a 2023, too bad it doesn’t come with the mini rollbar. I really liked that look. Hoping to find one somewhere.
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
I got the aluminum at Lowes. It should be in their hardware department. Thanks for watching AD!!! Apex’s are sweet!!!
@Corporal_D
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, already have a set of the small lights that come in the set. Had them installed on my old rider. Now trying to figure if installing them along with these would be overkill. I appreciate your videos and your response to my question.
@Corporal_D
Жыл бұрын
@@theSuburbiaDad I went with the Apex cause I definitely wanted the serviceable hydros. It just sucked that I had to drive down to Louisville, Ky from Indianapolis, Indiana to get the deck size I was looking for. On a funny tip, yesterday was my first time ever on a zero turn. Definitely a learning experience after using the same riding mower since September 2001. Came close to hitting the house and pickup. Found how to adjust the speed. Sure helped my nerves afterwards. 😂
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
@@Corporal_D I’m in Indy! If you had to go through downtown, that would have made it 1000 times worst. At least it opens back up this weekend!
@Corporal_D
Жыл бұрын
Finally going to install the lights on my Apex today. It doesn’t have an opening through the frame tube like the Ikon, so haven’t decided how I’ll hide/protect the wires. But going to figure it out today. Still deciding if to install the other pair of the small lights to aim towards the side or rear, which might help when going back into the shed as we start to lose sunlight sooner.
@recluse_studio
Жыл бұрын
hell yea..Mr. 52 turning into the Mad Max 52 here soon! 😂
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
I feel like a UFO when I drive at night! 🛸
@papamvc915
Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the aluminum bar from do you have a link for it? Also the purpose of a relay is to cut the amps down to the switch or key. The stock terminals going to the light key is designed for a 3 amp fuse. Since you already had the relay, the switch should of been hooked up to the OEM fuse wires and you could of just left it on all the time to close the current and then use the key lights to turn it on and off.
@papamvc915
Жыл бұрын
And forgot to add that the main wires to power the relay to the battery. This hook then will send under way under 3 amps to your key. The relay takes the load and not your key.
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
I got it at Lowe’s. Here is the same thing on Amazon… amzn.to/3LS3SB4 Your plan makes sense! Make it shine. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@josh-journeys
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video.After you cut the wire going to the switch there was 3 wires. What two wires did you put together? Was it white and red together ? And black did you just leave out?
@davidleatherneck
Жыл бұрын
Nice job. I'm still waiting for a DIY light mounting for a bad boy magnum mz 54. No holes available and drilling the front frame is ticklish for me. Will it be weaker?
@thomas25082
11 ай бұрын
No its not a industrial machine
@andyrussell8510
Жыл бұрын
I did the same thing to mine last year. Works great looks awesome too.
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
Such a solid buy for leaf clean up! It holds a ton. Thanks for checking in!
@Forged407
Жыл бұрын
Damn bruh, clean ass work
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
🧼🐴 I was glad it worked so well! It is like a UFO moving across the lawn in the dark. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@GeorgiaTexan
Жыл бұрын
Can you add a link to where you got this light kit? Thanks, nice job!
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
It’s in the description of the video! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@MarcusJFairhead
Жыл бұрын
Curious to know if you have a 3-4 month review on these lights. I'm wanting to follow the exact same for my Ikon mower but thought I'd see if you had an opinion on the lights you purchased or the way you installed them! Thanks!
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t notice any dimming. Only when throttle wasn’t on low would it seem to have any performance issue. Once wired up, you can always just swap the lights if needed. Just leave some extra wire zipped tied in the light locations. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching.
@soulmist2163
Жыл бұрын
@@theSuburbiaDad Can you explain what you mean about low throttle? I run my mower mostly on high - are you saying that will affect the lights brightness or burn them out?
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
It occasionally dimmed them, but on full. No issues.
@09jlivers
Жыл бұрын
How has this light kit held up? Noticed any dimming of the LEDs yet? Any issues with discharging of the battery?
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
Nope. I had none of these issues.
@ramesejay
Жыл бұрын
Awesome job, have you guys seen the 23 updates????
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
Yes! It’s looking good. I do miss the mini roll bar. It didn’t do much, but I think it was more pleasing to the eye from a side profile view. Thanks for watching!
@luchoG13
Жыл бұрын
Nice work!.👍
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JohnAndres-pl5jk
Ай бұрын
What brand of lights did you use? Where did you find them?
@theSuburbiaDad
Ай бұрын
Hi. I got them off Amazon. Here is the link… amzn.to/3ZAiDOw Best of luck and thanks for watching!
@CBeyer
4 ай бұрын
Nice Job, BUT, you should've used Locktite on the LED fasteners.
@hckeynut15
4 ай бұрын
Also, maybe heat shrink the wire connections...
@theSuburbiaDad
3 ай бұрын
Yeah. Probably would have been a good idea! Thanks for watching!
@theSuburbiaDad
3 ай бұрын
Agreed. That would be ideal. Thanks for watching!
@octaviocano8863
7 ай бұрын
Have you had to change the battery out since doing this
@theSuburbiaDad
7 ай бұрын
I don’t have the XD anymore, but I’ve not heard of it having an issue. I do feel mowing batteries only last a few years regardless. Definitely a part designed to fail eventually. You might be able to get longer out it if your trickle charging it when not using it for long periods of time. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@scotthildebrand1904
7 ай бұрын
Do you have a on & off switch to turn lights on or are they on all the time when you start the mower?
@theSuburbiaDad
7 ай бұрын
On the XD it is controlled by the key position. So, you could have them on or off. The kit I used does provide a switch you could install if you didn’t have a pre wired key scenario. Thanks for asking and watching!
@fistteam
Жыл бұрын
So why do you need a relay, If you’re running lights through your lawnmowers stock keyed switch system??
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think you need it. But, I left it. What do you think? It could be deleted? I do, but I’m no expert. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@MauiMikes
6 ай бұрын
@@theSuburbiaDad The switch on your mower is a relay. By using the kit relay your circuit is using 2 relays which is not needed.
@jm19822
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@crossbow3539
8 ай бұрын
Solder and shrink tubing
@theSuburbiaDad
7 ай бұрын
Great idea! If you can, do it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@bigsonslawncare
Жыл бұрын
Cool✔️💯💪🏽
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
It’s like the ☀️ at night!
@MarcusJFairhead
Жыл бұрын
Do the lights come on anytime the mower is on?
@theSuburbiaDad
Жыл бұрын
With the way I set it up, only when the key is in the light position.
@MarcusJFairhead
Жыл бұрын
@@theSuburbiaDad Thanks! I'm putting mine on today!
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