Knowledge Base

General

• How long does the BZ501-5 take to charge?
• Pigtail male end to go into your 53782 light assembly.
• Do LED headlights produce enough heat to melt snow off of them for safe winter driving?
• Can I replace my incandescent 6493 lights with the 77193 LED lights? If yes, are there other changes I would need to make to my current system?
• I have a customer that uses the 48282 turn signal switch(and 69690 harness). What’s the pin-out for this switch?
• Do plate lights # 60251 and # 60151 meet the SAE standard?
• I would like more info on becoming a Grote dealer.
• Where do I go to cross reference part numbers?
• What is the difference between lumens and raw lumens?
• Can you leave the BZ401-5 light on the charger for a long period of time?
• Where can I buy a replacement battery for my BZ501-5 light?
• How can I separate the red lens from the white casing in order to replace the bulb in a Grote 5218?
• What is S-LINK TECHNOLOGY?
• What is the recommended operating temperature range for 81-0115-GRB coiled air hoses?
• What are the measurements of the hole for a 6″ oval stop-turn light?
• Hello, I have a truck with a Grote brake, turn and back up. This was damaged and I have to replace it. The thing is, it has a connection for a Bestar back up alarm. It looks like the connection for the wire harness except it only has a total of two prongs. The numbers I see on it are 5371 on the side, and 5380-70 on the top. I’ve been on your site and others with no luck in locating it. Is there a new number for it? Is this item still available?
• I bought a BZ501-5 and now it doesn’t charge. Do I take it back to where I bought it from?
• What is the recommended operating temperature range for 81-0115-GRB rubber air hoses?
• I want to connect a sealed beam headlight to electrical current. What amperage do I need?
• What are the crimping specifications of your Terminals & Connectors product?
• Is Grote UltraSeal 99170 dielectric silicone grease?
• Hello, I was wondering how the circuit breakers reset themselves, or are they just a one time device like a fuse? If it cannot be reset then what would be the advantage in using one? Would it act like a slow blow fuse?
• I applied Ultra-Seal to my 7 pin plug on my truck in the fall. Must I clean it before I use the trailer in the spring? The non-connectivity term is confusing me I suppose.
• What do the numbers, 0, 2, and 3 mean at the end of a product number?
• I have 5 35w 24v bi-pin bulbs, can I replace them with 35w 12v ?
• Is it legal to use per lux 600r as fog light on a commercial 18 wheeler?
• How much amperage does a 90941-5 7″ LED Sealed Beam Headlight draw?
• I bought a 51942 LH trailer light to replace one that fell off my trailer. I don’t know how to wire it. There are 3 trailer wires on the LH side (Yellow, Tan and Brown) and 2 light wires on the 51942 (Yellow & Brown). Please advise proper wiring/wiring diagram.
• How long will BZ501-5 last with each charge?
• How long is the warranty on product 77933?
• Is there a standard distance from where sound levels are measured to develop the rated sound (e.g. 112 dB)?
• What is the difference in Type 1 & Type 2 Circuit Breakers?
• What is white light?
• How do I apply ultra seal 99180?
• What is the difference between class1 and 2 beacons? Do any beacons have an elevated beam component for use on uncontrolled airfields?
• What is the normal operating current of the circuit?
• What is a short circuit?
• What is an overcurrent?
• What class of beacon for use on airport mower?
• Do you have a PDF catalog I could get for offline use?
• Where do I get a MSDS for product #99170?
• What is the difference between FMVSS: PC and FMVSS: P2?
• What is the warranty on 63821-5?
• I found part numbers 47072 (red) and 47073 (amber) on your website. However, the light on my trailer has more diodes. Was the design of this light changed to fewer diodes?
• Can I remove the reflectors on my Trailer?
• What is a “PC” clearance and marker lamp anyway and where should I use it?
• What do the letters on my light mean?
• Can I still drive a vehicle with LED lamps if some of the LEDs go out?
• Can I compare the candlepower of two lamps to determine which one is brightest?
• Why does my LED flashlight look brighter than a Grote lamp?
• Do the Heat Shrink Tubing and Solder Link Connectors really make that big of a difference on Electrical Repairs, my guys use Shrink Tubing?
• What does FMVSS-108 stand for?
• Where can I buy Grote lights?
• What does factory sealed mean?
• What is a current?
• What is corrosion?
• What is a continuity tester?
• What is a complete circuit?
• What does the butt connector do?
• What is a braided cable and what is it used for?
• What are battery posts?
• What does the base do?
• What does AMP mean?
• What is an ammeter?
• What does AWG stand for?
• What is an alternator?
• What is an alternating current?
• What is Flux?
• What is the difference between P2 and PC?
• How do I find the Manufacturing date on my Grote Lamp?
• I have a Grote Harness system on my trailer, but I cannot find any part numbers on them. How do I know what part number to order?
• Where can I purchase Grote logo apparel and promotional items?
• I am interested in becoming an aftermarket distributor or OEM customer of Grote Safety System products. What is the process for becoming a Grote customer?
• What are Grote’s numbers where they can be reached for other questions?
• What are Grote’s business hours?
• Where is the nearest Grote safety products reseller to me?
• I would like to receive a Grote Industries catalog.
• How long does it normally take for a product to be shipped?
• Where can I find out more about Grote’s products?
• What are clearance marker lights?
• What is a bolt-down or bolt-on fuse?
• I live in Guelph, Ontario. Where can I buy Grote trailer lights?
• Are heated 5 x 7 LED headlights now available?
• How can I wire up BZ551-5 to be portable?
• A light module burned out in my 76983. Where can I buy replacement parts?
• I have changed all my lamps on my Turn Circuit to LED and now they won't flash at all. They just come on but don't blink.
• What is the Clear Plastic clip that locks 2 Harness Components together?
• What do the different codes mean, listed beside the FMVSS in your catalog and website?
• Does your Heated/Motorized Mirror have 4 way movement?
• What is a Kelvin Rating?
• What does IP rating mean?
• What does PC mean on a lamp?
• What is the lumen rating for your strobes?
• What is the difference between 40650 and 41160?
• Do you have the 43100 Oval lamp box that holds 2 or 3 lamps?
• What is the part number for just the Front Door assembly for the Ultra Nose boxes?
• What is the part number for the Front Door and Hinge pin assembly for the 87590 nose box.
• I need a lighted mirror like 16053
• Do you have an Assortment kit for Deutsch Terminals?
• Do you have a Cleaning Brush tool for the Nose Boxes?
• What does N/A mean in your Accessories catalog?
• What does ECE mean?
• Does Grote offer any in house training for technicians?