It's a good question josh, and changing the bulb is my second choice. One reason is that a purpose built led fixture is typically more efficient. You can orient the sources in the correct direction. This is compromised in traditional light sources (or led lamps which mimic same) where optics and reflectors are required to re distribute the light and improve efficiency. (Ok, I'm in the lighting biz....) Another reason is that my existing lights' lenses are crazed and the wire is crumbling - so, im into minor project anyway. Third, I want a sealed, hard wired fixture. I don't know if the led bulb will suffer from corrosion issues, but it will be installed and ignored for much longer than the standard festoon bulb. Last reason is 'cuz I'm 53 years old, and I can. :-). The work on the boat has been done to a high standard, which is a pleasure in itself.
All that said, the retrofit lamp is choice 2. Dave Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2017, at 10:01 AM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Why isn't changing the bulb a first choice? Marinebeam has the bulbs. I've > bought them. They work great. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > >> On May 7, 2017 7:00 AM, "Dave S via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> Hi all - Windstar is enjoying new Marinebeam LED nav-lighting on the mast, >> but still has the original aqua signal 25 (i think that's the series) >> running lights mounted on the pulpit and pushpit. Port starboard and stern. >> >> >> Would like to avoid swiss-cheesing the existing mounting flanges, or >> fabricating an adaptor plate, etc.... changing the bulb is an option but >> not my first choice. >> >> >> IS anyone aware of quality LED nav lights that are a direct >> footprint-compatible replacement for the AS25? >> >> Dave >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>
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