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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Buying Snowplow Blades

The numerous choices for purchasing a snowplow blade is definitely a little more involved. The past couple of decades the snowplow industry has greatly changed. the Industry has introduced many new products that make snowplowing easier, faster and safer.

There are things you really have to consider from makes to models and materials the blade is made of.
Check to see how easy it is too attach and detach. Are the controls easy for you to use, are the hydraulics made well, do you want poly or steel. These are decisions you have to make beforehand.

Snowplow blades come also in straight- blade and multi-position. This is the best place to start what type do you need or want. After making this choice you should decide on the material the poly is new and seems to be very popular is just as strong as steel scratches do not show because of the
multi-surface color saturation all the way through the plow and they do not rust.

The brands of the plow do matter along with the lights try and purchase a plow with a light assembly of HID they are brighter and last longer then even standard halogens.

It is a wise idea to take the time to assemble and disassemble the different styles to see if it is easy to attach and disconnect. Its very important to make sure the hydraulics are dependable and the controls are easy to use.

There are many ways to check online to see reviews about snow plows check snowplowing web site forums there are also questions and answers for problem shooting questions they tell a lot in regards to problems with plows and a lot of advice for which to buy.

Also be sure to take a look at some of the safety accessories and safety reflectors that can be added to your snow plow and snow plow blade for better visibility and safety on dark roads.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Snow Plow Safety and Transportation Safety

Edge-O-Lite a company with a mission to keep people safer on the roads, is excited to launch their new line of safety products - the Edge-O-Lite (TM) - a snowplow reflector designed so oncoming drivers can easily identify snow plow blade extended edges and avoid accidents.

The new snow plow reflectors are mounted on the blades edge or on the rubber deflectors of the plow.

When vehicles attempt to pass a snowplow, a common accident caused by catching the outer edge of the blade, may result. Or, the car is forced to veer off the road at the last minute, often ending up in an injurious or fatal crash.

Auto collisions with snowplows account for large insurance payouts and are costly to states, cities and towns. More importantly, injuries, property damage and even fatalities may occur.

The Edge-O-Lite is made to increase the efficiency and safety of snowplow clearance operations, lives and money can be saved.


The Edge-O-Lite is designed to increase the visibility of oncoming drivers and to decrease collisions. These highly visible reflectors illuminate the outer edge of the snowplow blades or they mount to the snowplows rubber deflector. They help allow for safe passage in hazardous winter driving conditions and to reduce deadly crashes.

When installed on the edge of a snowplow's blade, or deflector the Edge-O-Lite (TM) attracts the oncoming car's headlights and reflects the light back to the driver, clearly lighting the blade's edge.
The product is highly visible and durable. It is designed to withstand harsh winter weather, and is easily installed. It's a low-cost solution for a serious problem.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

EDGEOLITE Keeping you safe

Edge-O-Lite safety products and devices has added a new innovative safety products for the snow plow and transportation industries. The new snow plow reflectors are mounted on the blades edge or on the rubber deflectors of the plow.

Ede-O-Lite can save lives and avoids dangerous collisions on dark snowy winter nights.

The device is made of a heavy duty weather resistant urethane encapsulated reflector. It’s made to last.

The snowplow safety reflectors are now available in four different designs, for easy installation and universal placement on snow plow blades.

Edge-O-Lite safety reflectors are Taking Safety to The Edge. This is a safety product that helps to clearly illuminate the extended edges of a plows blade and allows oncoming drivers to see the edge, which avoids accidents and collisions from occurring.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Rubber Snow Plow Deflector

Rubber Snow Deflector helps deflect snow down and away from windshield area. This easy-to-install accessory keeps snow off of your windshield and on the ground. Available in nearly any custom length and width. Rubber deflector flaps are made from durable rubber and urethanes and a variety of sizes and choices of different rubber thickness. Deflector flaps have excellent abrasion and weather resistance, and are made to last. They truly aid in allowing you to plow much more efficiently and safer.

Rubber Snow Deflectors are used on most plows from small contractors to the Highways and Town maintenance and clearing fleets. They work by keeping the snow and ice down on the ground preventing the snow from blowing up to the windshield and creating a poor visibility problem for the operator of the plow.

There are other safety products which also attach to the rubber deflector made by Edge-o-Lite safety products. The Edge-o-lite is made to easily attach to the side or upper edges of the deflector to allow better visibility of the plow for oncoming drivers. They are made very durable as they are encapsulated in a weather resistant urethane to withstand the harsh winter elements.

The Edge-O-Lite not only allows the plow to be clearly seen by oncoming drivers at night to avoid serious collisions. They also help the operators of a snowplow to clearly see their edges so they avoid striking objects.

The product comes in different applications, styles and is very universal so it can be placed and installed to aid both the oncoming drivers and operators
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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Fuel Saving Source for diesel trucks, homes

HHO heating home or truck diesel units for fuel savings great concept and fuel source. The units separate the hydrogen from the water and then burns it as the fuel. If installed correctly it is an incredible heat source and fuel saving device. It is both low in cost and environmentally friendly.

The HHO concept has triggered great controversy among many, but if its installed correctly whether in a diesel as an enhancer or home I can truthfully say it works. There are units and designs which do work better for many reasons but, if you are using a well built and correctly built unit you will be very happy with it.

HHO will change the way many people heat there homes. Water is an abundant and efficient energy source, it is only logical to utilize this gas to its practical purpose. Most units use as much power as an average home computer and will effectively heat an area of over 1000 square feet, depending on the unit size. With record cold and sky rocking heating bills water is the practical solution for all of us. It will help decrease the amount of fossil fuels being used for home heating and the unit itself burns absolutely clean. The only emission is heat and a small amount of moisture when some of the hydrogen recombines with oxygen to once again form water.

HHO is definitely a future fuel system that should be quickly adopted. Many people all over the world have home built or purchased working devices creating HHO gas for there heating source using little power any very little money.

Disassociating water into H and O have been known about and proven for over 20 years.
There is no expense in creating HHO gas, and there is no need to store it under high pressure as it can be safely created on-site, at low pressure, on demand. Using self-generated HHO to power our trucks or heating our homes is no more dangerous than using gasoline.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

LED Lights For Trucking

As technology brings in a wide range of LED lighting products , the trucking industry has quickly adopted them for the interior and exterior lighting features for the quality and safety they provide.

LED Lighting is a very durable light source. They provide a farther distance of illumination hence creating better visibility on dark roads and highways. Keeping you much safer and clearly noticed is a great advantage. The LED lights have a safe glare and brightness they are available in a wide variety of applications and installations to choose from.

Always check to be sure that when replacing or installing LED lights you adhere to you color codes and guidelines following the correct requirements for front, back and side.

The LED lighting products and designs are numerous ranging from light bars, tailgate lights, truck step lights, the usual headlights and brake lights etc. Research to find your products as there are many truck and car websites to shop for them and many types and styles to choose from.

If you are looking to make your Truck safer, more visible at night or for customization purposes definitely upgrade to LED lights.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Trucking Safety and Visibility

Trucking Safety and Visibility


As trucking continues to be a growing and continuously needed industry throughout the world, we must require to no avail the enforcement of safety and proper training.

The trucking industry is required to follow requirements for the proper training of drivers , licenses and certifications that must be in place depending on the type of truck and materials being transported. There are OSHA requirements, health and many safety standards that need to be complied with. Drug testing and driving records are frequently checked to assure safety and compliance.

Safety requirements and procedures are also to be followed as to the proper safety markings or markers displayed on the truck, trailer or tractor trailer. There are required safety lighting, and safety reflectors, some are standard and some features are added onto the trucks and trailers, by the companies or independent owners.

Enhancement to safety features to accomplish the best visibility on dark nighttime roads is always a great preventative addition to secure yours and others safety. Trucks are not always clearly seen at night, which in return can cause accidents. Placing more reflective good quality markings is a very important and smart action you should add to the parameters of your truck.


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