I currently have 5 kubota powered pieces of equip,all have the same alternator.i had to get a new one years ago,I got it from a starter/generator repair shop,he told me they make 120 volts and 14 amps.id like to be able to use a trouble light sometimes at a remote location.the alternator has 2 wires,I've checked all 5 and they put out 116 to 126 volts,so could I make a adapter to unplug the alternator and plug a light into it,or mount one on a pulley on a splitter to power a light ??
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Steve@Advance
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Look into a LED rechargeable battery power work light.
They will burn bright, cool, and go for hours, no cord to drag around or untangle.
Some you can buy a 12v charger that plugs into the lighter or clips to the battery.
They will burn bright, cool, and go for hours, no cord to drag around or untangle.
Some you can buy a 12v charger that plugs into the lighter or clips to the battery.
I agree with the cordless trouble light. I have a Blue fuel from napa. It'll run a couple three hours easy on a charge. I like it because its magnetic and I can stick to most anything I'm working on. I have another one, no idea the brand, that was still glowing the next day when I went out and fished it out from the truck I left it hanging on.
Now, if you're thinking a 500 watt halogen light stand, I'd guess you can get led versions of those in cordless too. Either way would have to be way more efficient than racking up hours and burning fuel in an engine just to run a light.
Now, if you're thinking a 500 watt halogen light stand, I'd guess you can get led versions of those in cordless too. Either way would have to be way more efficient than racking up hours and burning fuel in an engine just to run a light.
BarnyardEngineering
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Give it a try and see what happens. Worst thing you can do is burn up an alternator. Check on how much it's going to cost to replace before you take the risk.
I can understand not wanting to have to deal with a rechargeable trouble light, especially if it's a situation where you'd need it on a moment's notice. Leave it on the charger, it's not in the tractor when you need it. Leave it in the tractor, it's never charged when you need it.
Those 12V trouble lights are pathetic. I've seen Bic lighters that provided more light.
I would propose an alternate solution: An INVERTER. Get yourself a cheap 200W inverter, which you can clip to the tractor's battery, and plug in your trouble light. It's a mere fraction of the cost of a new Kubota alternator, doesn't have a battery of its own to keep charged, and will run a 100W trouble light for days if the tractor is running.
I can understand not wanting to have to deal with a rechargeable trouble light, especially if it's a situation where you'd need it on a moment's notice. Leave it on the charger, it's not in the tractor when you need it. Leave it in the tractor, it's never charged when you need it.
Those 12V trouble lights are pathetic. I've seen Bic lighters that provided more light.
I would propose an alternate solution: An INVERTER. Get yourself a cheap 200W inverter, which you can clip to the tractor's battery, and plug in your trouble light. It's a mere fraction of the cost of a new Kubota alternator, doesn't have a battery of its own to keep charged, and will run a 100W trouble light for days if the tractor is running.
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