[C320-list] V berth lamps

[Robert Seastream]

If I recall, those lamps were a 'cartridge' type.  Take them out and
clean both ends, along with the contacts they fit into.  If that
works, it'll buy you some time before replacing them.  Anyone that's
going to hold on to their 320 for years would do well to replace all
with LED lights.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906

On 1/31/12, Monkey Mail <lou at flyingmonkey.im> wrote:
> I had the same issue so I upgraded to the red/white led lights from Catalina
> direct. Wonderful improvement.
>
> Lou Hodac
> Blue Moon
> Hull #702
>
>
> On Jan 31, 2012, at 1:55 PM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>>
>> I've had trouble with the switches, but cycling them on and off has worked
>> until now; bulbs are incandescent so might be a good time to convert to
>> LED. If bulbs are burnt you should be able to see a gap in the filament.
>> Cheers
>> JohnM
>> 1999#574
>>
>>
>>> From: jsea at prodigy.net
>>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>>> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:53:20 -0800
>>> Subject: [C320-list] V berth lamps
>>>
>>> Went down to the boat last week and noticed that both V berth lamps will
>>> not work. I assume it is the switch contacts, but after turning them off
>>> and on several times, they still are not working. Also checked the bulb
>>> and their contacts, did not have a volt meter with me to check for
>>> current.
>>> Will contact cleaner for switches help?
>>> Anyone had any issue like these, or do you just have to replace them?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jerry Clayton
>>> #988 (2004)
>>> Marina Del Rey, Ca
>>
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