Hey guys I run a putz with the fold down hopper lid. The hopper lights have been destroyed by ready mix drivers. What is the best brand to replace them with. I was thinking of going to tractor supply and getting some tractor lights. Would they hold up to the water etc?

Thanks

Russ

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Sweet ride Russ!!.. The kids just love being around the pumps.

hi russ, i also have a putz with a folding down lid and have yet lose a lamp due to mixer drivers, have you tried mounting them on the lid it`s self so that they are at the very top of the lid ( out of reach of mixer drivers ) but make sure that they don`t chace the hopper skirt when shut... dave  (uk)

Get cheap,5 to 10 dollars,spot light at auto parts store,good to go.That there look like one of them Z-um booms,it sho nuf fold funny............

Dave,

Very good advice. The factory mounts are in a pretty good position near the top. However we have some mixer drivers that must have rode the short bus to school. You can tell I am frustrated with them. Sad thing is the guys who tour them up are from the plant I run ot of. They are all good friends. It just one more thing to fix. We all know about that. Hats off Dave

Russ (N. Texas)

Bisely,

I finally found some today at Napa auto parts. About 15 bucks a piece. I just need to find time to mount them. Thanks for the info.

Hats off to speed for the suggestion.

Russ

I use them exact lights from napa. They work good, easy to install and are cheap enough. I recomend them, for what thats worth.

Speedy,

That is a great idea. Makes it much easier to see and keep the lights out of the water and slurry during washout.

Russ

Hey guys

The napa lights lasted the 1 hour drive home from the shop but did not work on the first job I needed them for. Apparently they do not hold up well to the vibration. Go figure. I guess we need to spend the money on the high dollar lights.

Russ

Hi Russ, the first time i replaced a light on the hopper door on my putz I didnt realize they were 24v. It burned out immediately. I had to special order them from a truck repair shop. After that no trouble.