Buyers Products Dash Housing for Narrow Profile Strobe Lights lets you mount a Buyers Products 8892700 or 8892800 series strobe to your dashboard or windshield. Great for vehicles with aluminum cabs, the dash mount makes it easy to add a strobe light to your setup that is inside and protected from the elements. It features adhesive 3M tape for simple, drill-free installation. Lights sold separately.
Specifications
| For Use With | 8892700 and 8892800 Series Narrow Profile Strobe Lights |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 |
| Length | 6 |
| Mount Position | Dashboard |
| Width | 3.5 |
The Buyers Products Dash Housing represents a technically sophisticated solution engineered for the optimal integration of specific strobe light series, namely the 8892700 and 8892800, into a vehicle's interior. This product is meticulously designed to facilitate a secure and highly effective mounting platform for these narrow profile strobe lights, ensuring their critical visibility functions are maintained while simultaneously enhancing their operational longevity and aesthetic integration within various vehicle types. Its primary function is to provide a dedicated, protective enclosure that positions the strobe lights optimally on a vehicle's dashboard or windshield, thereby maximizing their warning signal efficacy in diverse operational environments.
Central to the design philosophy of this dash housing is its precise compatibility with the Buyers Products 8892700 and 8892800 series strobe lights. These specific series are characterized by their "narrow profile," a design attribute that necessitates a custom-engineered housing to ensure a flush, stable, and visually unobtrusive fit. The housing's internal dimensions and contours are precisely matched to the external geometry of these strobe lights, eliminating any potential for movement, vibration-induced damage, or improper seating. This precision fit is paramount for maintaining the optical integrity of the strobe lights, ensuring that their emitted light patterns are not obstructed or distorted by the mounting apparatus. The housing acts as a direct extension of the strobe light's design, guaranteeing that the light's performance, as rated by the manufacturer, is fully realized.
One of the paramount advantages offered by this dash housing is the strategic placement of the strobe light within the vehicle's interior. Unlike exterior-mounted warning lights, an internally positioned strobe light is inherently shielded from a multitude of environmental aggressors. This includes, but is not limited to, abrasive road debris such as gravel and sand, corrosive agents like road salt and chemicals, extreme temperature fluctuations, and direct impact from low-hanging branches or other physical hazards encountered during vehicle operation. This protective enclosure significantly extends the operational lifespan of the strobe light by minimizing wear and tear on its critical components, including the lens, sealing gaskets, and internal circuitry. Furthermore, interior mounting substantially mitigates the risk of theft or vandalism, as the light is less accessible to unauthorized individuals, thereby safeguarding the investment in essential safety equipment.
The operational benefits of interior mounting extend beyond mere protection. By situating the strobe light within the cabin, vehicles experience no alteration to their exterior aerodynamic profile. This means there is no measurable increase in drag coefficient, which can contribute to improved fuel efficiency, particularly for fleets operating at higher speeds or for extended durations. Moreover, the absence of externally mounted equipment reduces potential wind noise within the cabin, contributing to a quieter and more comfortable operational environment for vehicle occupants. The clean exterior aesthetic also appeals to organizations that prioritize a professional and understated appearance for their fleet vehicles, allowing for high-visibility warning lights to be integrated seamlessly without compromising the vehicle's original design integrity.
A cornerstone feature of this dash housing is its innovative, drill-free installation method, facilitated by high-performance 3M adhesive tape. This attribute is not merely a convenience but a critical engineering solution, especially pertinent for modern vehicle construction. The utilization of 3M adhesive technology underscores a commitment to robust, long-term adhesion without the need for mechanical fasteners that penetrate the vehicle's structure. The specific grade of 3M adhesive employed is engineered for superior bonding strength across a wide range of dashboard and windshield materials, including plastics, glass, and composite surfaces, provided proper surface preparation protocols are followed. This adhesive is resistant to temperature extremes, UV radiation, and typical automotive cleaning agents, ensuring that the housing remains securely affixed throughout the vehicle's operational life cycle.
The drill-free installation method offers profound advantages, particularly for vehicles featuring contemporary construction materials such as aluminum cabs. Traditional mounting solutions often necessitate drilling holes into the vehicle's chassis or body panels, a process that can compromise structural integrity, invite corrosion, and potentially void manufacturer warranties. For aluminum cabs, drilling is especially problematic due to the risk of galvanic corrosion if dissimilar metals (e.g., steel fasteners) are used without proper isolation, leading to material degradation over time. By eliminating the need for drilling, this dash housing preserves the factory finish, maintains the structural and electrical integrity of the vehicle, and ensures that manufacturers' corrosion warranties remain intact. This translates directly into reduced total cost of ownership by preventing costly bodywork repairs and maintaining higher resale values for fleet vehicles.
Beyond aluminum cabs, the drill-free mechanism is universally beneficial. It simplifies the installation process dramatically, reducing labor time and the need for specialized tools. This makes the installation accessible to a broader range of technicians and allows for rapid deployment or redeployment of warning lights across a fleet. Furthermore, the ability to install without permanent modification means that the housing can be removed if necessary, for example, when decommissioning a vehicle or re-purposing it, leaving minimal to no trace of its presence, which is a significant advantage for maintaining vehicle versatility and market value.
The material composition of the dash housing itself is engineered for durability and longevity. Constructed from robust, automotive-grade polymers, the housing is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of a vehicle interior. This includes prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can cause inferior plastics to fade, crack, or degrade over time. The chosen material exhibits excellent UV resistance, ensuring color stability and structural integrity throughout its service life. It also possesses inherent resistance to common automotive chemicals and cleaning agents, facilitating easy maintenance without compromising material properties. The impact resistance of the housing protects the enclosed strobe light from incidental bumps or shifts within the cabin, further contributing to the light's operational reliability.
Dimensionally, the housing is designed for optimal spatial integration. With a height of 1.5 inches, a length of 6 inches, and a width of 3.5 inches, it presents a compact footprint that minimizes obstruction of the driver's field of vision while ensuring sufficient space for the narrow profile strobe lights. These dimensions are carefully selected to allow for versatile placement on most vehicle dashboards without interfering with airbags, HVAC vents, or critical instrument clusters. The sleek, low-profile design ensures that the housing integrates seamlessly into the vehicle's interior aesthetics, providing a professional and factory-installed appearance. The precise dimensions also dictate the internal volume required for efficient heat dissipation from the strobe light, which is crucial for maintaining LED performance and longevity, even during extended periods of operation.
For mounting on the dashboard, the orientation and angle of the housing are critical for maximizing the effective range and visibility of the strobe light. The housing is designed to position the strobe at an optimal angle to project its warning signal through the front windshield, effectively alerting oncoming traffic and pedestrians. This interior mounting position, combined with the specific optical characteristics of the 8892700 and 8892800 series lights, ensures that the light output is intense and widely dispersed, meeting visibility requirements without being overly distracting to the vehicle operator. The design minimizes internal reflections off the windshield, which can sometimes diminish the external perceived brightness of interior-mounted lights.
Proper installation of the dash housing, while simplified by the 3M adhesive, requires adherence to specific best practices to ensure maximum bond strength and longevity. Prior to application, the mounting surface on the dashboard or windshield must be thoroughly cleaned using an appropriate solvent (e.g., isopropyl alcohol) to remove all traces of dust, grease, wax, or other contaminants. The surface should then be completely dry. Applying a primer specifically designed for adhesive bonding, if recommended by the adhesive manufacturer, can further enhance adhesion. The ambient temperature during installation is also critical; 3M adhesives typically perform best when applied within a specific temperature range, usually above 50°F (10°C), to allow for optimal chemical bonding. Once applied, firm and consistent pressure should be exerted across the entire adhesive surface for a specified duration, allowing the adhesive to properly wet out and bond to the substrate. Full bond strength is typically achieved after 24 to 72 hours, during which time the housing should not be subjected to excessive stress or movement.
The versatility of this dash housing makes it an indispensable asset across a broad spectrum of industries requiring enhanced vehicle visibility and safety. This includes, but is not limited to, construction vehicles operating in dynamic work zones, utility service vehicles responding to outages, emergency response personnel requiring discreet yet effective warning signals, security patrol vehicles, and municipal service fleets. For these applications, the ability to quickly, cleanly, and securely install high-performance strobe lights without permanent vehicle modification offers significant operational flexibility and cost savings. The protection afforded by interior mounting also reduces downtime associated with damaged exterior lights, ensuring that critical safety equipment remains operational when needed most.
In summary, the Buyers Products Dash Housing for the 8892700 and 8892800 Series Strobe Lights is not merely a mounting bracket; it is a meticulously engineered component that elevates the performance, protection, and integration of critical safety lighting. Its technical specifications, robust material construction, innovative drill-free installation method utilizing advanced 3M adhesive, and precise compatibility with specific narrow profile strobe light series underscore its value proposition. By safeguarding the strobe lights from environmental damage and theft, preserving vehicle integrity, and ensuring optimal light dispersion, this dash housing provides a superior, long-term solution for vehicle owners and fleet managers seeking reliable, professional, and cost-effective warning light integration. The product embodies a commitment to enhancing operational safety and vehicle longevity, offering a sophisticated answer to the evolving demands of modern vehicle outfitting.
