[C320-list] Cabin Lighting

[Scott Thompson]

On my boat with slightly lower hull number than yours there are 
identical lights on both sides of the V-berth.  Except that the cover 
won't stay on the one to port, which is annoying.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653

On 6/3/2013 8:54 AM, millers1 at aol.com wrote:
> I was checking all that the cabin lights were operational (boat is new to me).  I noted in the
> V-Berth a reading light on the Stbd. side, nothing on the Port side (?).  did I miss something?
> Is there wiring on the Port side in the V-berth for a light or does it have to be extended
> from the main cabin light on the other-side of the bulkhead??
> Thx.
> Art   #680
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wflowe3 <wflowe3 at aim.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Mon, Jun 3, 2013 7:57 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cabin Light Smoking
>
>
>
> Unfortunately, I'm on a trip and don't have access to my receipt for the
> fixture.  I think I got it from Catalina.  It is an almost exact duplicate of
> the originals except the on-off switch is slightly different.  I think it cost
> around $45.
>
> Good luck
> Bill
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cary Dennis Lowe <cdlowe1769 at sbcglobal.net>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sun, Jun 2, 2013 11:14 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cabin Light Smoking
>
>
> Hi Bruce
>
> What is the model number of the replacement LED, and did you get it online.  I
> bought a LED bulb at the boat show and it was $12.
>
> Thanks
> Dennis
> Sequoia Yacht Club
> Redwood City Ca
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jun 2, 2013, at 4:16 AM, wflowe3 at aim.com wrote:
>
>> I actually melted an overhead fixture after I replaced a burned out bulb with
> one that was too big (watt wise).  I replaced the fixture with an LED which
> works great.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Sun, Jun 2, 2013 5:10 am
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cabin Light Smoking
>>
>>
>> Dennis,
>> Where was the line burning?  There is always a chance that the short is on the
>
>> pc board for the new LED.  What is not right is the circuit breakers are sized
>
>> to protect the wires.  There should be no way to burn up a wire without
> tripping
>> the breaker.  Glad you were on board to catch it.
>> Bruce
>> Somerset Dana Point CA
>>
>> Bruce Heyman
>> (949) 289-8400
>>
>> Cary Dennis Lowe <cdlowe1769 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Last weekend my wife and I were on a cruise out with our yacht club.  We were
>
>> using shore power when we smelled a strong odor of burning wiring.  Looking
>> around we noticed that the forward cabin light was smoking.  As soon as we
>> turned the light off the smell stopped.  I had recently replace one of my
> lights
>> with an LED light.  Is there anyway that the new LED light would cause a line
>> resistance that would cause a short further down the line?
>>> Thanks
>>> Dennis
>>> Grace Kellie #917
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>
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