Dennis, that's the best analysis of the "light" discussion I have seen ever! Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 11, 2017, at 5:17 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Jim, > > I spent 30 years in the regulatory field. There's always some fine points to > compliance. There's differences between regulation, enforcement policy, > equipment certifications, etc. There is the occasional Coastie that will try > to jam an enforcement policy up your nose but in the end, the regulations are > what rule. > > AquaSignal has gotten their light fixtures, with bulbs, "certified" to USCG > standards. Aquasignal gets their fixtures "certified" to assure their > customers that the fixture meets the regulatory requirements for color, arc, > visibility distance, etc. Whoopee. > > Now, consider the actual regulations that apply to your boat. Federal light > requirements for vessels can be found in 33 CFR 83.20-31. This regulation > states the colors, arcs, and visibility distances for vessels. > > I think that is the regulation that applies. I don't think it says anywhere > that you have to use a "certified" fixture only that the light meet the > requirements for color, arc, visibility distance, etc. If you change the > bulb in a "certified" fixture, it may no longer be "certified" but may well > meet the regulation and your boat will be in compliance. > > So, in my opinion, you can use a candle in a Pringles can as long as it meets > the requirements for color, arc, visibility distance, etc. I wouldn't expect > a Coastie to argue with you if your lights look anywhere close to bright and > are the correct color and arc. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > >> On Fri, Aug 11, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Jim Reinardy via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> I agree about Marinebeam, I have used them for other lights on my boat, >> always with good results. >> >> Aqua Signal throws up a lot of smoke and noise about losing certifications >> by replacing the bulbs in their fixtures, is this a real concern or just >> them trying to get me to spend more with them? >> >> http://www.aquasignal.com.au/aftermarket-led-replacement-bulbs/ >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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