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How to install strobe lights + special guests GREEN SIDE UP !

⏱️ 31:17 🎤 Tony Rudolph, Jason, Jordan
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How to install strobe lights + special guests GREEN SIDE UP !
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  • 0:00
    Introduction & Sponsor
    Tony Rudolph introduces the episode, mentioning the Equip Expo promo code and upcoming guest segment with Jason and Jordan.
  • 1:22
    Strobe Light Wiring Basics
    Tony explains the initial setup of strobe lights, focusing on identifying red, black, yellow, and white wires, and how to change patterns.
  • 3:24
    Installation Process & Switches
    The host details how to install strobe lights, including running wires, interrupting the red wire for a switch, and considerations for truck and trailer installations.
  • 7:44
    Tools & Wire Management
    Tony discusses necessary tools like crimping tools and heat guns, along with tips for securing and waterproofing wire connections.
  • 9:43
    Strobe Light Benefits & Rules
    Tony shares why he uses strobe lights, their advantages over cones, and how he got local regulations amended to allow their use.
  • 11:58
    Guest Interview: Green Side Up
    Tony introduces Jason and Jordan from the Green Side Up podcast, discussing their trip to Equip Expo and the origins of their podcast's name.
  • 14:15
    Green Side Up Podcast Content
    Jason and Jordan elaborate on the diverse topics covered in their podcast, including business insights, personal stories, and industry guests.
  • 15:56
    Equip Expo Experience & Value
    Jordan shares his perspective on attending Equip Expo as someone in the arboriculture sector, highlighting the broader industry connections and learning opportunities.

Speakers

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Tony Rudolph
Host — Tony's Lawn Care Talk
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Jason
Green Side Up podcast
J
Jordan
Green Side Up podcast

Key Takeaways

Before installing, determine your preferred strobe light pattern by connecting them to a 12-volt battery and using the yellow wire to cycle through options, as the lights retain the last selected pattern.

Simplify installation by using a 'one-wire setup' where only red and black wires are connected, with the white wire linking multiple units for synchronized patterns, and the yellow wire insulated after pattern selection.

Install an interrupt switch on the red wire in a convenient location (e.g., inside the truck cab) to control all connected strobe lights with a single action, ensuring they are positioned after the switch in the circuit.

Utilize butt connectors with heat-shrink capabilities and a heat gun for secure, waterproof wire connections, especially for outdoor or exposed wiring.

Run wires carefully, concealing them and securing them with zip ties to prevent damage and maintain a professional appearance; install the main wire runs before attaching the lights themselves to allow for better routing flexibility.

Consider implementing strobe lights as an efficient safety measure, potentially replacing the need for cones, especially if local regulations can be amended to permit their use.

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