BX 2680 cab LEDs several not working

GoBills

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Jan 29, 2019
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For our BX 2680 we have a Curtis Industries cab (#4070) with the optional front LED kit (#4074).
There are two fixtures with five LED's in each fixture.

Several LEDs are out in each fixture, including flickering on and off.

...any advice how to troubleshoot this? Or what additional information would be helpful?
Thank you!
 

GreensvilleJay

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BX23-S,57 A-C D-14,58 A-C D-14, 57 A-C D-14,tiller,cults,Millcreek 25G spreader,
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Had a look at them online...
Since SOME of the 5 within a 'light unit' work fine, it's an internal problem. It's probably bad soldering, Though I'd have to see 'inside the box' to see how they wired up the LEDs. Also heatsinking is CRITCAL for hipowered LEDs. If the '2amp, 24 watt' spec is true, they're likely 5 pcs of 5 watt LEDs, so will need a good chunk of aluminum to get rid of the heat.
BTW the $278 price tag is OBSCENE. I get 16Watt CREEs for less than $5 each
 

DustyRusty

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I just purchased 2 LED 18 watt lights on eBay for under $12 including shipping. I would call either the dealer or Curtis in West Boylston MA and ask about a warranty replacement.
 

leveraddict

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2017 BX23S 60" LP BoxBlade 54" mower 60" BackBlade EA 12" 1 bottom plow & Forks
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Pricey cabs but nice! I would love to see what the dealer pays for that cab.