LX4020 ROPS lighting help

[Agent Splat]

Hi there, I'm new here.
I have an LX4020 that I'm wanting to install forward and rear facing lights on the ROPS. Watched a bunch of videos and found instructionals online about it, but nothing specific for the LX4020. I cannot, for the life of me, find any sign of this magical "auxiliary light" connector that is supposedly somewhere on here. I read "under the left fender" or under the seat somewhere for LX and BX type models, but I find no open ended connections available. I don't see anything around the wiring that goes the the existing factory installed lights.

Anybody have insight? Thanks in advance.

 

[Russell King]

That connection is often wrapped with blue tape and then tucked away and taped down with black tape to make it disappear and difficult to find.

I would take a trip to the dealership and ask them to show you where it should be located.

Good luck!

 

[whitetiger]

The power supply connectors are at the RH fender.

 

[Agent Splat]

Thanks for the input. They pulled a sneaky on me and it’s actually just under the toolbox in the center, tucked behind some conduit.

 

[Agent Splat]

Follow up question…looks like the aux power fuse is 10amps. I’m not particularly electrically inclined. Any idea if this kit work within 10amps? https://a.co/d/06NeEQRm

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

Follow up question…looks like the aux power fuse is 10amps. I’m not particularly electrically inclined. Any idea if this kit work within 10amps? https://a.co/d/06NeEQRm

nope... way too much light for 10 amp fuse

watts / volts = amps

so 330 watts / 12 volts = 28 amps + you will need a safety factor above this so maybe a 35+ amp fuse

 

[Agent Splat]

nope... way too much light for 10 amp fuse

watts / volts = amps

so 330 watts / 12 volts = 28 amps + you will need a safety factor above this so maybe a 35+ amp fuse

Thanks for the quick confirmation!

 

[Trustable]

Honestly those look pretty sketchy based on the Amazon description, but even if I ignored that you are well above 10 amps with those. At around 28 amps, I would want at least 10 gauge wire and they are advertising 16 gauge, so that’s not good IMO.

To calculate amps on a DC power source use watt/volts. For AC it’s a bit more complicated I think you have to use a power factor, I’ll be honest I have no idea what that is. The only reason I even know about the DC equation is because I literally just bought some hardware (UBolts, nuts, washers, etc) this past weekend for some ROPs mounted lights and have been looking at which lights to purchase and mount.

 

[bobnic]

Honestly those look pretty sketchy based on the Amazon description, but even if I ignored that you are well above 10 amps with those. At around 28 amps, I would want at least 10 gauge wire and they are advertising 16 garage, so that’s not good IMO.

To calculate amps on a DC power source use watt/amps. For AC it’s a bit more complicated I think you have to use a power factor, I’ll be honest I have no idea what that is. The only reason I even know about the DC equation is because I literally just bought some hardware (UBolts, nuts, washers, etc) this past weekend for some ROPs mounted lights and have been looking at which lights to purchase and mount.

Wrong, you apparently do not know about the "DC equation". MapleLeafFarmer is correct DC amps=watts/volts.

 

[Bee-Positive]

To calculate amps on a DC power source use watt/amps. For AC it’s a bit more complicated I think you have to use a power factor, I’ll be honest I have no idea what that is.

As a retired Energy Engineer:

DC or AC doesn't matter the formulas are the same:
Amps = Watts / Volts
Watts = Volts x Amps
Volts = Watts / Amps

A power factor of 1.00 is perfect for any system or piece of equipment.
Power factor for LEDs are between 0.90 to 0.99 so not even worth considering in this case.

 

[SDT]

Follow up question…looks like the aux power fuse is 10amps. I’m not particularly electrically inclined. Any idea if this kit work within 10amps? https://a.co/d/06NeEQRm

Wow! Thats a lot of power for LED lamps.

Your wiring harness is not suitable for such power regardless of fusing.

I suggest a dedicated relay wired with 12 or even 10 AWG wire.

I installed a HF LED light bar on my B3350 ROPS, since sold. Hint: If you plan to use your tractor around trees/brush, mount the lamps and light bar on the inside of the ROPS to protect from branches, etc.

 

[Trustable]

Wrong, you apparently do not know about the "DC equation". MapleLeafFarmer is correct DC amps=watts/volts.

It was a typo . I have edited it to reflect what I was trying to say. I was able to pull the amperage so I just have been doing something right

 

[Trustable]

As a retired Energy Engineer:

DC or AC doesn't matter the formulas are the same:
Amps = Watts / Volts
Watts = Volts x Amps
Volts = Watts / Amps

A power factor of 1.00 is perfect for any system or piece of equipment.
Power factor for LEDs are between 0.90 to 0.99 so not even worth considering in this case.

Good to know, thank you!