Lighting/Electrical

School Bus Lighting Parts

Armored Marker Lamps: Durable and robust lamps used to mark the bus for increased visibility. The armored design implies enhanced protection against impact and weather elements.

Back-Up Lamps: Lights located at the rear of the bus that illuminate when the bus is reversing. These lamps help in enhancing visibility for the driver and alerting others that the bus is moving backward.

Bulbs: The actual light-producing elements used in various lamps and lighting fixtures on the bus.

Driver Alert Signs: Signs equipped with lighting or reflective materials, used to alert the driver to specific conditions or issues, enhancing safety and awareness.

Headlights: The primary front-facing lights of the bus, essential for visibility during nighttime or low-light conditions.

License Lamps: Small lights designed to illuminate the bus's license plate, ensuring it is visible in dark conditions.

Marker Lamps: Lamps placed around the bus to outline its size and shape, increasing its visibility to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions.

Miscellaneous Lamps: A variety of other lamps used on the bus for different purposes, which could include interior lighting, step lighting, and more.

Pigtails and Plug Assemblies: Wiring and connectors used for connecting the bus's electrical system to its various lamps and lighting fixtures.

Pilot Lights: Small indicator lights used to show the status of various systems or equipment on the bus.

Reflectors: Passive safety features that reflect light from headlights of other vehicles, making the bus more visible at night.

Rooftop Strobe Light: A high-visibility light typically mounted on the top of the bus, used for attracting attention in emergencies or specific situations like bus stops.

Star Trans Bus Lamps: Lamps specifically designed for Star Trans brand buses, potentially including a range of interior and exterior lighting solutions.

Stepwell Lamps: Lights specifically designed to illuminate the steps of the bus, improving safety as passengers board or disembark.

Stop Tail Turn Lamps: Multi-functional rear lights that indicate stopping, turning, and the presence of the bus, especially critical for communication with other drivers on the road.

Thomas C2 Lamps: Specific lamps designed for the Thomas Built Buses C2 model, which may include various types of exterior and interior lighting.

Turn Signal Lamps: Lights that indicate the intended direction of the bus's turn, essential for safe lane changes and turns.

Utility Lamps: General-purpose lights used for various needs on the bus, which could include interior lighting for passengers and the driver.

Warning Lamps: Lights used to signal caution, often used in conjunction with other safety measures like stop arms or when the bus is stationary and boarding or disembarking students.

School Bus Electrical Parts

Antennas: Devices used to receive radio waves, essential for the bus's communication systems, including radios and possibly GPS.

Backup Alarm: A safety feature that emits an audible sound when the bus is in reverse gear, warning nearby pedestrians and vehicles.

Circuit Breakers & Fuses: Electrical components that protect the bus's electrical circuits from overloads or short circuits by breaking the circuit in case of excess current.

Door Window Buzzers: Alert systems that signal if a door or window is not properly closed, ensuring the safety and security of the bus while in operation.

Electrical Accessories: A broad category that includes various electrical components used throughout the bus for different functions, from lighting to control systems.

Electronic Flashers: Devices that control the flashing of lights on the bus, such as turn signals or hazard lights, to communicate with other road users.

Flashers: Similar to electronic flashers, these are used to operate flashing lights for turn signals, hazard lights, or other warning signals.

Flashers and Relays: A combination of flashers and relay switches, which work together to control various lighting and electrical systems on the bus.

Horns: Used for audible signaling, the horn is an essential safety feature for warning other road users or pedestrians.

Light Monitors: Systems that monitor the functioning of various lights on the bus, ensuring all lights are operational and alerting in case of any failures.

Microphones: Used in conjunction with the bus's PA (Public Address) system, allowing the driver or other staff to communicate with passengers.

Radios: Communication devices essential for the bus driver to stay connected with the school or bus dispatchers, and in some cases, for student entertainment.

Relays: Electrical switches that control the opening and closing of circuits, often used to manage high-power circuits using a low-power signal.

Resistors: Components used in electrical circuits to manage the flow of current, ensuring the optimal operation of various electrical devices.

Solenoids: Electromagnetic devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical action, used in various systems including door locks and starter systems.

Speakers: Part of the bus's audio system, used for PA announcements, instructions, or broadcasting radio and other audio content.

Starters & Alternators: Critical components of the bus's engine system - starters help in igniting the engine, while alternators generate electrical power for the bus while the engine is running.

School Bus Switches

Bluebird Switches: Specific switches designed for Bluebird brand school buses. These could include controls for various functions like lighting, wipers, or HVAC systems.

Dimmer Switches: Used to adjust the intensity of the bus's interior and exterior lights. Dimmer switches help in creating the optimal lighting conditions for both the driver and passengers.

Door Window: This could refer to the mechanisms and parts related to the bus's doors and windows, including their opening and closing systems, as well as safety locks and seals.

Girardin Switches: Switches specifically made for Girardin brand school buses. These switches likely control various functions of the bus, tailored to the specific design and requirements of Girardin buses.

Heater and Defroster: Systems responsible for heating the bus's interior and defrosting the windows. Essential for passenger comfort and maintaining clear visibility through the windshield and windows in cold weather.

IC Switch Tops: These are likely switch covers or interfaces specifically designed for IC Bus brand vehicles. They might include various controls pertinent to the bus's operations.

Misc Switches: A general category for various other switches in the bus that control different functions, which could range from overhead reading lights to emergency exit controls.

Momentary: This term usually refers to switches that are only active while being pressed and return to their default state once released. They're used for functions like horn or intercom activation.

On Off Switches: Basic switches that control the power state of various devices or systems on the bus, like lights or the PA system.

Switch Legends: Labels or indicators that describe the function of each switch. These are important for easy identification and operation of the various switches on the bus.

Thomas Switches: These are switches specifically designed for Thomas Built Buses. They could include a range of controls tailored to the unique features of Thomas buses.

Turn Signal: The switch used to activate the bus's turn signals, indicating the direction in which the bus is intending to turn. Essential for road safety and communication with other drivers.

US Bus Switches: Switches designed for buses manufactured by U.S. Bus manufacturers. These switches likely cover a range of functions specific to the models and designs of these buses.