[C320-list] Deck Light Type

[Ian Neale]

Thanks Fred, appreciate the info, from my research using the info you provided it seems as if the bulb is a regular 20 W Halogen used in many homes as a down light. Is that correct?

Cheers, Ian. 

Solutions, 1122. 

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> On 21/10/2023, at 2:25 PM, Allan Field via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> From my notes when I owned a C320.
> 
> *Light List*
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> 
> 
> Here are my notes about bulbs.
> 
> Also take up the mast: Something to clean the inside of the lens, and
> something to clean the bulb contacts.
> 
> 
> 
> Anchor Light Fixture is an Aqua Signal
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> Bulb is 10 watt. 90200-7
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> 
> 
> Steaming light/deck light is a Perko fixture.
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> 120 Series Perko, Inc., PO Box 64000D, Miami, FL 33164-0510
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> PERKO.com
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> Bulbs:  Steaming: Perko Cat. No. 69-DP-CLR
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> Deck:   Perko Cat. No. 68-12V-20W  OR OSRAM Decostar 51 Halogen 20W-12V –
> 44860WFL.
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> My boat is #392, 1996 vintage.
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> 
> 
> Fred
> 
> Amante #392
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> We made the mistake of replacing one of the Halogen bi-pin bulbs with a
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> 20-watt bulb.
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> 
> 
> It burnt up the plastic of the adjustable fixture in the boat and could
> have started a fire because of the extra heat it generated..
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> 
> 
> There is a warning that you can't read on those fixtures until you take it
> down, that the maximum wattage is 10 watts.
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> DO NOT try to put anything bigger than a 10 watt G4 12Volt Bi Pin into
> those fixtures.
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> The bulb is a JC Type Bi-Pin G4 12V
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> A source for them is http://www.bway.net/dglights//BI-PIN.htm
> <http://www.bway.net/dglights/BI-PIN.htm>
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> 
> 
> Irv Grunes
> 
> Isle of Wight #851
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> Sue Creek, Middle River, Chesapeake
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> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - C387, #103
> Columbia, MD
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> 
>> On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 8:19 PM Greg Flanagan via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>> Don’t use the same light bulb. I replaced with Dr. LED H2492 single
>> contact bulb. https://www.doctorled.com/store/H2492-Star
>> 
>> It uses a fraction of the power and is brighter. One of my best upgrades.
>> 
>> 
>> Greg
>> Hoop Dancer #1076
>> Sidney, BC
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>>> On Oct 20, 2023, at 1:35 PM, Ian Neale via C320-list <
>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> My deck light has gone out, before I climb up the mast to replace it
>> does anyone know what type of bulb it is.
>>> 
>>> I have 2007 MkII 320.
>>> 
>>> Thanks, Ian Neale.
>>> 
>>> Solutions, Hull 1122.
>>> 
>>> Sent from. my iPhone
>>