[Public-List] Subjects: Cabin light overloading circuit, electric engines

[Randy Katz via Public-List]

Why not switch to LEDs? Less power demand, maybe brighter light.

A new light socket or fixture may be needed.

Of course, if there's a short circuit, this won't solve that problem.

It's a thought.....

Randy Katz
#249 Simple Gifts
Seattle/Bellingham WA

PS. Interesting reading about electric power. Boy, would that save a lot of
diesel-related horsing around. A power compromise would be part of the
deal, I suppose. Looking forward to more exchanges on the subject.



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> Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2015 18:44:27 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Brent Higgins via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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> Question #2 for the day: I have old cabin lights that are mounted on the
> forward bulkheads above each settee (wooden base, a little swivel light
> with 2 metal connectors and the light shade is on a little wooden dowel).
> All lights are on one circuit, and all but one work fine. The starboard
> light fixture, when under load, surges from 10 amps to like 45 before the
> circuit trips. I am using the same bulb in each of these light fixtures, so
> I figure it is not the bulb. While I am trying learn as quickly as
> possible, I do not know really anything about the electric system on my
> boat. Any ideas? Is it as easy as just replacing the fixture or do you
> think it's a wiring issue??
> Thanks,
> Brent