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Truck is back LETS TALK STROBES!

⏱️ 23:57 🎤 Tony Rudolph
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Truck is back LETS TALK STROBES!
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  • 0:00
    Truck Repair & Strobe Intro
    Tony celebrates the return of his repaired RAM 1500 and introduces the main topic: installing strobe lights on his vehicles.
  • 1:45
    Negotiating Strobe Light Use
    Tony recounts his successful negotiation with his neighborhood's board to allow strobe lights as an alternative to cones for safety.
  • 3:24
    Initial Strobe Light Kit Setup
    He details his first attempt at installing a control box-based strobe light kit on his truck and a 14-foot trailer.
  • 5:07
    Challenges with Control Box Kits
    Tony explains the major issue of strobe light pods burning out when wires are extended, particularly with his second kit on a shorter trailer.
  • 7:56
    Recommendation: 12-Volt Strobes
    Based on his experience and advice from Jay's Crazy Cuts, Tony recommends using simple 12-volt strobe lights without a control box.
  • 10:12
    Future Plans and Conclusion
    Tony outlines his plans to switch to the recommended 12-volt system and emphasizes the time-saving benefit of strobes over cones.

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Tony Rudolph
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Key Takeaways

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Consider strobe lights as a time-saving and potentially safer alternative to traditional safety cones for your work vehicles, especially if allowed by local regulations or clients.

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If installing strobe lights, opt for simple 12-volt systems without a central control box to avoid issues with wire length and resistance.

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When using a control box-based strobe kit, be cautious about extending wire lengths to individual light pods, as this can lead to the lights burning out.

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For 12-volt strobe systems, plan to wire in your own switches for power and potentially for changing flash patterns, as these kits often lack integrated controls.

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Utilize online resources and fellow contractors for advice and product recommendations, as seen with Tony consulting Jay's Crazy Cuts.

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Always test components before full installation, but be aware that extending wires after testing can introduce unforeseen issues.

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