For about $1 more than a similar switch, I bought a toggle switch at Tractor Supply that was weather resistant and it lit up when it was turned on. I didn't use it on handlebar heaters but for a flashing light on my lawn tractor size JD snow plow. Can't miss seeing when the switch is on. Thanks for your informative videos that are always clear and precise!
You can actually buy the weatherproof boot by itself to fit onto the Ariens-supplied switch, but it probably costs close to the same as the entire assembly, switch AND boot. I don't understand why Ariens didn't think about this and include a weatherproof switch.
The old Tecumseh's had either a single circuit or dual circuit alternator. The dual circuit alternator had 2 separate windings , one meant for the headlight which was typically a halogen lamp, and the other for the heated hand grips. Now that machines come standard with an LED light which draws much less current, I suppose the single circuit alternator can handle the additional load of the heated hand grips.
This is one of the things that sold me on the Ariens. I didn't need a huge professional or platinum grade snowblower for the size of my driveway and the amount of snow we typically get, so i got the Deluxe 24. I dont know of heated grips are available on this model direct from yhe factory, but i did know that Ariens sold an OEM service kit to add them to basically any of their snowblowers except, i think, the Classic that doesnt have an alternator. I think the kit, at the time, was like $90, so pretty affordable relattive to the price of any snowblower. And it was super easy to install, the instructions were clear and complete. I don't think tou could screw it up unless you were really trying to. My only regret is that i was using a snowblower for almost 25 years without heated grips! After the firat time inused them, i was like, "I cant believe I went 25 f-ing years without heated grips! How many hours of frozen fingers I'll never be able to get back!
Very nice video! One caution: after drilling, remove the metal chips with a brush, not your bare fingers. Metal splinters hurt and are really annoying!
Thank you for the vid. I'm installing these on my dad's 2023 Ariens 28" now - very similiar to the one shown. The part I'm puzzled by is where doe the push pins on the new harness go under the control panel? I didn't see any place that was obvious, and there are three push pins! My dad's also has the LED light. Thank you for the vid, and in advance (from anyone) for assistance
This whole heated grip package for an Ariens blower is over $100! So if you are good with 12 volts electrical wiring, a pair of heated grips for an ATV is only $30 or so off Amazon. Or even cheaper than that is a pair of grip heaters that just thin heat elements that go under your existing grips and are wired to your electrical system (or a battery if you don't have a stator on your motor) I have the grip heaters on my motorcycles and both snowblowers and they work very well!
Appreciate your videos Donny thank you I installed similar handle grips on my Honda snowblower the only thing I did different was I installed installation in the void of the handlebars to reduce heat loss
I painted a bright red circle next to the on (up) position of the switch - more intuitive to me and a visual means to know when they're activated. It's surprising how warm these get, even warmer than my motorcycle handgrips!
Informative video. Thank you. But out of curiosity, couldn’t one just splice into the light wire without the new wiring? (Like a trailer wiring for lights). Essentially this set up is just a wire splitter with an on/off switch. I wouldn’t mine the grips being on the whole time while the light is on. 🤷🏻♀️ Might save a buck or 2. I love all your videos. 👌
As always, a fine video. I have those heated grips on my Husqvarna snowblower. Well worth it. They make a big difference at -20c (like today, 35 cm...) Thanks.
Another great video! There is something satisfying watching your videos . Very easy to understand. I don't really need the heated hand grips, but now I feel like installing them anyway
Love the vid Dony!! Got my new Ariens 8hp 24" ST24LE Jan. '22 here in Fargo ND. I hinted to the Wife for these as a nice Christmas 🎄 present! At midnight now in Fargo, it's -12F!! It's pretty snowy here, & more coming!! Merry Christmas to my favorite Canadian!! 🇨🇦
That switch looks chintzy. A better option would be one with a rubber protective boot. Maybe even one with that flat on/off panel. Little details matter.
i wonder if the epoxy will cure faster if you run the snowblower and then turn on the heater grips....hmmm.......great job Don, luckily my blower came with the hand warmers and for anyone who thinks these are overkill, you will always use them after the first time you feel the heat on a cold morning...they really do work great
Hi, Quick question. I installed those grips on my Deluxe 28 in January of 2021 and the epoxy has let loose and they start to slip off when I pull the machine backwards. Could I drill and install pop rivets through the pre drilled holes that come in the grips? It shouldn’t damage the heating elements should it?
I had the exact same issue and yes I did wind up riveting the grips without issue. Use aluminum rivets on the top and underneath the pre drilled holes.
I have two car driveway and a little bit of sidewalk in the front and my neighbors sidewalk and the backyard. I want to ask you will be a good Ariens snowblower good for me watch the time I have wet snow to if you can answer that question for me my friend
Is there a way to put heated grips on a closed handle style? (The type of handle that is a continuous pipe joining the left and right sides; not the individual left and right style that has an open end to slip a grip on).
Great video. A question I have a craftsman blower but seem not to have any power going to the light and grips when running. Do you have a video troubleshooting this problem?
I have an Arien's Platinum 30 with he 414 engine and the heated grips are aweful, I want to put themOxford heated grips I installed on my Motorcycle, they work great. BTW Ariens should supply Stainless switches and hardware whether they are a new install or from the factory like on my Platinum 30
I have a 2013 Ariens Deluxe 28 Model 921030 with serial number 007535. According to Ariens, the new LED light can be installed on my Deluxe 28 snowblower even though some say that the new LED light can only be installed on 2024 models and later. According to Ariens, it is an easy changeover. The new kit contains a jumper wire to connect to my old wiring harness. I ordered it today and will report back on my anticipated success.
You would think they would include a sticker for the switch indicating on and off and the switch's purpose. For 10 cents it would look more professional.
I’ve never owned a snow blower. Two questions: 1) Doesn’t everyone wear gloves when blowing snow? 2) With the epoxy, how do you replace one when it fails (all heating elements eventually do)?
I have a Lawn Boy snoblower with a Tecumseh engine on it. Is there any way to install handwarmers on mine? It's about 10-12 years old. I'm tired of having to stop in the cold when my hands are frozen and put them in front of the muffler to warm them back up. If there is any aftermarket products you can recommend please do! Thanks for your great videos too.
@@gr7485 uh, I know of those but I want the heated grips shown in the video. Of course I can find chemical handwarmers….that wasn’t the gist of my post.
Interesting that Ariens seems to have gone cheap with the switch and install. To match the quality of the rest of the machine, especially since this is a chargeable option, I would have expected a waterproof switch with either a decal or an internal LED to indicate when ON and OFF. The switch is perfectly located to get water/ice in the top.
Excellent vid Don and a nice machine. Out of curiosity did LCT stop including a fuel shut-off valve on their new engines like the one on this new Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO?
Probably should have a caveat at the beginning this does not necessarily apply to all Ariens. My 24" Ariens with a Snow King is from around 2005 and I was told by Ariens that the unit could not supply enough power to run hand warmers, just the light. This was before they made kits available and you had to do it yourself from the parts supplied with a unit that came with hand warmers.
They look comfy 🙂 You need to put some on your own machine now. Great professional job as always except one little thing I have to bug you about. When you drilled the hole and hammered out the metal you brushed away the loose debris with your bare hand. You could've possibly cut your hand on sharp metal. Please be careful buddy. A mechanics hands are his most important tools. 😉 Thanks for the video!
Hey Don, I've got a TORO 827 with a headlight. Do you think I could adapt this kit to fit? I. realize it might require some splicing of wires, Just wonder if the generator on the engine would support it. I suspect the handlebars are the same size
I have a question. I have a Tecumseh hmsk80 engine that I rebuilt recently and I know that the parts inside the engine are in VERY good condition. The problem is that it seems like the flywheel is not spinning smoothly. What could the cause be for why the flywheel isn't spinning smoothly?
I live in Idaho with very cold weather. All I use is my skiing glove when I blow snow. No need for all of this extra expense, but if you guys want Gucci stuff on your blower, go head and waste money.
Good tutorial. Now I can try to do it myself, instead of paying a shop to do it.
For about $1 more than a similar switch, I bought a toggle switch at Tractor Supply that was weather resistant and it lit up when it was turned on. I didn't use it on handlebar heaters but for a flashing light on my lawn tractor size JD snow plow. Can't miss seeing when the switch is on. Thanks for your informative videos that are always clear and precise!
good idea!
You can actually buy the weatherproof boot by itself to fit onto the Ariens-supplied switch, but it probably costs close to the same as the entire assembly, switch AND boot.
I don't understand why Ariens didn't think about this and include a weatherproof switch.
Hey, thank you again, my friend for all your great videos. I just bought my new errands today great snow blower
It might be good to test the grips and make sure they heat up before gluing them on.
The old Tecumseh's had either a single circuit or dual circuit alternator. The dual circuit alternator had 2 separate windings , one meant for the headlight which was typically a halogen lamp, and the other for the heated hand grips. Now that machines come standard with an LED light which draws much less current, I suppose the single circuit alternator can handle the additional load of the heated hand grips.
Thanks for the video. Put mine on today, can't wait for the first decent snow to try them out!
Great job as usual. Very I retesting tip and trick for removing the old handlebar grips. Thank you for another awesome video.
Great job Donnie. I hope business is good and more importantly your family is doing well. Thanks for your time and God Bless!
This is one of the things that sold me on the Ariens. I didn't need a huge professional or platinum grade snowblower for the size of my driveway and the amount of snow we typically get, so i got the Deluxe 24. I dont know of heated grips are available on this model direct from yhe factory, but i did know that Ariens sold an OEM service kit to add them to basically any of their snowblowers except, i think, the Classic that doesnt have an alternator. I think the kit, at the time, was like $90, so pretty affordable relattive to the price of any snowblower. And it was super easy to install, the instructions were clear and complete. I don't think tou could screw it up unless you were really trying to. My only regret is that i was using a snowblower for almost 25 years without heated grips! After the firat time inused them, i was like, "I cant believe I went 25 f-ing years without heated grips! How many hours of frozen fingers I'll never be able to get back!
Very nice job Donnie you always do a good job one stuff you’re very thorough when it comes to Repairs I like the way you do things.
Very nice video! One caution: after drilling, remove the metal chips with a brush, not your bare fingers. Metal splinters hurt and are really annoying!
Thank you for the vid. I'm installing these on my dad's 2023 Ariens 28" now - very similiar to the one shown. The part I'm puzzled by is where doe the push pins on the new harness go under the control panel? I didn't see any place that was obvious, and there are three push pins! My dad's also has the LED light. Thank you for the vid, and in advance (from anyone) for assistance
This whole heated grip package for an Ariens blower is over $100!
So if you are good with 12 volts electrical wiring, a pair of heated grips for an ATV is only $30 or so off Amazon. Or even cheaper than that is a pair of grip heaters that just thin heat elements that go under your existing grips and are wired to your electrical system (or a battery if you don't have a stator on your motor) I have the grip heaters on my motorcycles and both snowblowers and they work very well!
Great Procedures... Just had delivered that exact machine and may add heated grips per your video! Thanks,Mike...
Appreciate your videos Donny thank you I installed similar handle grips on my Honda snowblower the only thing I did different was I installed installation in the void of the handlebars to reduce heat loss
12:30 Hi ! Wont the snow come inside the switch and damage it ?
Excellent the way you slowly move from step to step making the installation of the hand warming grips look like a job most people can do.
grouse video Donny mate cheers from Australia to Canada cheers and stay safe.
Thanks, you too!
@@donyboy73 my pleasure mate and will do etc.
Thanks… going to order them now. Good job and nice job dressing in the wiring
Awesome video! I need these for my Atv!
Good vid.. should be a great add on for folks with arthritis. Thanks for sharing.
Good video and explained well. I have been lucky and never needed a snow blower.
This is a scam do not give your information you won nothing
I painted a bright red circle next to the on (up) position of the switch - more intuitive to me and a visual means to know when they're activated. It's surprising how warm these get, even warmer than my motorcycle handgrips!
Informative video. Thank you. But out of curiosity, couldn’t one just splice into the light wire without the new wiring? (Like a trailer wiring for lights). Essentially this set up is just a wire splitter with an on/off switch. I wouldn’t mine the grips being on the whole time while the light is on. 🤷🏻♀️ Might save a buck or 2. I love all your videos. 👌
As always, a fine video.
I have those heated grips on my Husqvarna snowblower. Well worth it.
They make a big difference at -20c (like today, 35 cm...)
Thanks.
Thank You Sir. I don't have an Ariens, but a Toro. Enjoyed you videos as usual.
Another great video! There is something satisfying watching your videos . Very easy to understand. I don't really need the heated hand grips, but now I feel like installing them anyway
Love the vid Dony!!
Got my new Ariens 8hp 24" ST24LE Jan. '22 here in Fargo ND. I hinted to the Wife for these as a nice Christmas 🎄 present!
At midnight now in Fargo, it's -12F!! It's pretty snowy here, & more coming!!
Merry Christmas to my favorite Canadian!! 🇨🇦
Nice job Donny
Very well done video, congratulations!
Thanks Donny ..very informative video. Very easy to follow along..
That switch looks chintzy. A better option would be one with a rubber protective boot. Maybe even one with that flat on/off panel. Little details matter.
Out of curiosity, can’t you just tap into the wire that goes to the light to feed power to the hand grips? Great video, love your videos
If you change headlight to led.
Thanks Dony. Another great video.
Great video. Thanks for posting 👍🏻
Donny once again a great video
i wonder if the epoxy will cure faster if you run the snowblower and then turn on the heater grips....hmmm.......great job Don, luckily my blower came with the hand warmers and for anyone who thinks these are overkill, you will always use them after the first time you feel the heat on a cold morning...they really do work great
Probably, but just plan to do it when you have the 24 hours.
Always a great video
Hi, Quick question. I installed those grips on my Deluxe 28 in January of 2021 and the epoxy has let loose and they start to slip off when I pull the machine backwards. Could I drill and install pop rivets through the pre drilled holes that come in the grips? It shouldn’t damage the heating elements should it?
I had the exact same issue and yes I did wind up riveting the grips without issue. Use aluminum rivets on the top and underneath the pre drilled holes.
I have two car driveway and a little bit of sidewalk in the front and my neighbors sidewalk and the backyard. I want to ask you will be a good Ariens snowblower good for me watch the time I have wet snow to if you can answer that question for me my friend
You could add a mark above the toggle indicating ON, as a reminder.
Thank you
Is there a way to put heated grips on a closed handle style? (The type of handle that is a continuous pipe joining the left and right sides; not the individual left and right style that has an open end to slip a grip on).
I wonder if you would have to use the glue at all
Hairspray does the trick, acts as lubricant when wet and fixes when dry. Much easier to remove if necessary
Great video. A question I have a craftsman blower but seem not to have any power going to the light and grips when running. Do you have a video troubleshooting this problem?
Does Ariens make a set that fits older blowers? I got an older ST928 model 924101.
Is there not a better way than to use epoxy? Just looks like it will get messy if you have to replace a handle in the future.
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if motorcycle grip glue would work instead.
Does this kit work with model snow blowers? If not, do you know what would work with a Briggs & Stratton 1024md?
I have an Arien's Platinum 30 with he 414 engine and the heated grips are aweful, I want to put themOxford heated grips I installed on my Motorcycle, they work great. BTW Ariens should supply Stainless switches and hardware whether they are a new install or from the factory like on my Platinum 30
I have a 2013 Ariens Deluxe 28 Model 921030 with serial number 007535. According to Ariens, the new LED light can be installed on my Deluxe 28 snowblower even though some say that the new LED light can only be installed on 2024 models and later. According to Ariens, it is an easy changeover. The new kit contains a jumper wire to connect to my old wiring harness. I ordered it today and will report back on my anticipated success.
Great video, like the good explenation
Will they work on a Honda snow blower?
Nice will the kit work on other snowblowers
why doesn't the kit come with a waterproof switch
good point!
You would think they would include a sticker for the switch indicating on and off and the switch's purpose. For 10 cents it would look more professional.
Hand Grip Warmers On A Snowthrower? Does the heat get through the gloves?
I’ve never owned a snow blower. Two questions:
1) Doesn’t everyone wear gloves when blowing snow?
2) With the epoxy, how do you replace one when it fails (all heating elements eventually do)?
I've used my Ariens snowblower with heavy gloves. Your hands can still get very cold even with gloves.
My hands get pretty cold even with good gloves when the wind chill is 20 below zero and I'm doing the driveway.
I do that on my Bicycles.when replacing grips
Thanks for another good video Don. How much is the kit sell for?
around $125 here
Does it matter, aftermarket or factory, if these heaters are never turned off, always left on
I don't think it matters
Can I do this on my Honda snowblower? I have a Honda HSS machine with wheels and a Honda hs1332 that’s older with tracks
check with honda
@@donyboy73 Honda recommends no hand warmers. They sell $3600 usd snowblowers and don’t come with hand warmers.
I have a Lawn Boy snoblower with a Tecumseh engine on it. Is there any way to install handwarmers on mine? It's about 10-12 years old. I'm tired of having to stop in the cold when my hands are frozen and put them in front of the muffler to warm them back up. If there is any aftermarket products you can recommend please do! Thanks for your great videos too.
Do a search for hand warmers. There are several.
@@gr7485 did that. They appear to be for Arien models only. Will those work with any brand?
@@tzavitz Just search for hand warmers that have nothing to do with snowblowers. An example would be the kind you put inside your gloves.
@@gr7485 uh, I know of those but I want the heated grips shown in the video. Of course I can find chemical handwarmers….that wasn’t the gist of my post.
@@tzavitz You did ask if there are any aftermarket products.
I'd like to see a video on how to remove the heated hand grips after being epoxied on for when the inevitable happens..
If it has a light thay can put a switch with a light
Dony, how cold does it actually get there ?
Very.
Is there a different switch I could use I personally don’t like the look of that one like is there a 3rd party
Any single pole, single throw switch will work.
@@lnk4328 so like a light bar switch or what airens uses when you buy a snowblower with it
@@Clemson-rc2yq As long as the switch is rated for at least the amp draw of the grips you should be fine.
@@lnk4328 ok thanks I want to make it look oem I think that switch looks cheap
Interesting that Ariens seems to have gone cheap with the switch and install. To match the quality of the rest of the machine, especially since this is a chargeable option, I would have expected a waterproof switch with either a decal or an internal LED to indicate when ON and OFF. The switch is perfectly located to get water/ice in the top.
Thank s
Excellent vid Don and a nice machine. Out of curiosity did LCT stop including a fuel shut-off valve on their new engines like the one on this new Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO?
possibly, if they did it's a shame!
I got a new 28 sho and there's a gas valve, and it works
Probably should have a caveat at the beginning this does not necessarily apply to all Ariens. My 24" Ariens with a Snow King is from around 2005 and I was told by Ariens that the unit could not supply enough power to run hand warmers, just the light. This was before they made kits available and you had to do it yourself from the parts supplied with a unit that came with hand warmers.
Not too hard to figure that information out directly on Ariens website. Not this guy's responsibility to look up information for YOUR model.
Merci!
I'd check if the grip works before epoxy, in case you get a faulty one. That's just my luck.
My problem is I need snow before I think about hand warmers! LOL
They look comfy 🙂 You need to put some on your own machine now. Great professional job as always except one little thing I have to bug you about. When you drilled the hole and hammered out the metal you brushed away the loose debris with your bare hand. You could've possibly cut your hand on sharp metal. Please be careful buddy. A mechanics hands are his most important tools. 😉 Thanks for the video!
You would think they would supply a waterproof switch
Hey Don, I've got a TORO 827 with a headlight. Do you think I could adapt this kit to fit? I. realize it might require some splicing of wires, Just wonder if the generator on the engine would support it. I suspect the handlebars are the same size
I'm not sure
I have a question. I have a Tecumseh hmsk80 engine that I rebuilt recently and I know that the parts inside the engine are in VERY good condition. The problem is that it seems like the flywheel is not spinning smoothly. What could the cause be for why the flywheel isn't spinning smoothly?
Just run the exhaust through the handle bars!
haha good idea!
What do you think of bitcoin Donyboy?
super volatile but i think it's here to stay
should be standard on these..
Nice job …so many commercials…what the hell
The aftermath of that hole you drilled is awful and then you hit it with a hammer lol
Epoxy
Heated grips? Whatever next... I’m guessing these guys need help changing gears too
Great job, donyboy73.
Nice to afford such an expensive rig!
This is a scam do not reply you won nothing
I live in Idaho with very cold weather. All I use is my skiing glove when I blow snow. No need for all of this extra expense, but if you guys want Gucci stuff on your blower, go head and waste money.
Weather proof toggle?? Nope
Thanks Dony, great video very well explained.
This is a scam do not contact him it's not Donny