Install assistance required (emergency equip)

BPD109 · Post by **BPD109** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:24 pm

Here is my problem.

I have a nearly new Whelen Edge 9M lightbar, its going on a 1989 Chevy K5 Blazer. I have the appropriate brackets, and the like. The trouble comes from this.

This was a former Conservation Department fire vehicle, now in fire service for a volunteer department with little money. I am doing the work free and the bar was donated, however, this vehicle has a 24 volt electrical system, the bar is 12.

Suggestions on how to overcome this would be appreciated.
Inexpensive and effective means to do this are appreciated more.

Thanks.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:46 pm

Is it an actual K5 Blazer or a M1009? If it started life as a Federal or Military vehicle, and it's diesel, it's likely a M1009. If so, it can be converted to 12v without a whole lot of effort. Take a look at this document:
http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com ... s/nn10.pdf

If it is in fact a civilian version, that document may be of absolutely no use to you. It may give your mind something to chew on though.

BPD109 · Post by **BPD109** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:34 pm

It is a retired Conservation/government version.

it is a 24 v diesel