[C320-list] Berth lights

[Tom Talling]

Finally got the lights to work. Just needed to lubricate the switch and get rid of the corrosion on them. Also had to replace the red bulbs. Thanks for the suggestions. 

Regards,

Tom Talling
215-262-1427
Ttalling at gmail.com


Please excuse my brevity. 

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> On Jul 11, 2023, at 2:10 PM, Steve Weinstein via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>  Personally, I would not recommend using WD-40 on light switches.  At most auto parts stores you can buy electrical contact cleaner in a spray can.  That stuff is made specifically for switches and other types of electrical contacts including plug connectors.  Spray some of that in, work the switch back and forth, and it should help.
> Steve W.  
> 2000 C320 #722 "Vega"
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>    On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 12:20:43 PM EDT, ART HARDEN via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:  
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> One thing about toggle switches is they tend to gum up overtime. If you take some WD-40 and spray it into the switch and then flip it back-and-forth several times that generally works for me. It’s worth a try before paying for a new switch.
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> Art Harden
> Catalina 320 "Tortuga" E-62
> 937.885.9380 (o)
> 937.477.5544 (m)
> 
>> On Jul 11, 2023, at 7:43 AM, Chuck Mueller via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>> Tom:
>> I don’t use my v-berth lights very often, and find that they often won’t work.  I think that the issue is oxidation of the switch contacts on the light.  If I cycle the switch on and off a lot of times, the lights start working again.  I’m sure that a new switch would solve the issue too, but that is my annual exercise.
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>> Chuck Mueller
>> NorthWind #676
>> Holland, MI
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>>   On Mon, Jul 10, 2023 at 3:44 PM, Tom Talling via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> I can?t get either or my V berth lights to work. I replaced the bulbs and they still don?t work. Is there a separate breaker just for them?  Any other thoughts.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> Tom Talling
>> One Shot. 978. 2004.
>> 215-262-1427
>> Ttalling at gmail.com
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