[C320-list] Steering and lighting system

[Andrew Santangelo]

Joe,

The wire connectors and bulb attachments have corroded.  All wires were attached. I have used Tarn-X to clean them, which has bought me time, but I am tired of dealing with it.  Basically I am looking at a new fitting.  I think either product should fit the replacement hole.

I have eyed the LED's but the samples I have seen are not as bright.

Andrew Santangelo

C320 "Dawn Treader"
#333
Holland, MI

J22 "Blitzkrieg"
Elephant Butte, New Mexico




On Apr 29, 2014, at 2:48 PM, Elizabeth Schwartz wrote:

> Ahoy.....while you are changing bulbs.....check the connections on the puck light mounts....the original installation used push on connectors for the wires. I pulled all of mine and soldered them, then replaced with led bulbs. ....Joe.....# 245
>  
>  
>  On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 06:26 AM, Karl Mielenhausen wrote:
>  
>  > I believe a $21 premium ($44 vs. $23) is way too much to pay for an
>> LED array. Geez, they sell the bulb separately for $15, so what gives?
>> The cost of LEDs (even SMD's and CREE's) has come way down in the last year.
>> Do some checking on eBay.
>> I just ordered these...
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/251414664238?var=550335364709&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
>> for the reading lamps and I can let you know how they are.
>> Two years ago, I switched over to SMD arrays for the cabin general lighting.
>> Something like...
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/MR16-Pure-White-12-SMD-5050-LED-Light-Bulb-Lamp-12V-P1-/301163831525?pt=US_Light_Bulbs&hash=item461ec360e5
>> and they have been working very well.
>> For this money, you can do some experimenting!
>> 
>> Karl
>> 
>> On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 11:39 PM, Andrew Santangelo
>> wrote:
>>> Ok everyone...finally a technical question from me!
>>> 
>>> (1) I have noticed the steering is a bit stiffer/tougher now.  Why? Do I need to adjust something? More grease? Ideas?
>>> 
>>> (2) I have given up on the original lights in the main cabin and galley.  They are corroding and do not work most of the time.  I need to replace them.  My choices are:
>>> http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/1027_336/cabin-light-white-plastic-swivel-eyeball.cfm
>>> or
>>> http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/2043_336/cabin-light-led-white-plastic-swivel-eyeball-.cfm
>>> 
>>> I am not too worried about the power consumption.  I am worried I will find the LED option too dim.  Some models I have seen just do not impress me.
>>> 
>>> Any experience with either lighting system? Comments?
>>> 
>>> Thank-you in advance!
>>> 
>>> And yes, Dawn Treader is taking a beating right now with these strong winds.  Double lines on everything!
>>> 
>>> Andrew Santangelo
>>> 
>>> C320 "Dawn Treader"
>>> #333
>>> Holland, MI
>>> 
>>> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
>>> Elephant Butte, New Mexico
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>