it isn't a spreader light. It is a megalight for a deck light and a traditional steaming light, and the run is just half way up, like 20'
---------- Original Message ---------- From: Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical issues up the mast... Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:00:21 -0400 Going up the mast?� I put new 14/2 wiring up my mast while it was horizontal on saw horses this spring before stepping. And THAT was a pain in the ass! I would hate to do that job from a bosun's chair 40 feet above the deck, no thanks. If you have conduit in your mast it makes things a lot easier, if not, then you're in the same camp as me .. I had snags galore fishing that wire through, major pain in the ass. However, I did drill a new hole for the anchor light (boat never had one installed prior) on the mast head and I tapped holes for the screws and did it proper. Drilling into the mast isn't a big deal, aluminum is soft and you can get tap sets for cheap if you need to screw anything in. I don't recommend the self-tappers, do it right with SS bolts and the correct tap .. tefgel too.What is the draw on the spreader lights? I would think that 16/2 wouldn't be a problem but maybe you're simply dealing with voltage drop??? How long is the run? On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: Women! �What did you expect?Use the handheld and sail during daylight. � Does the wire exit at the base of the mast or cabin top? �Crushed at exit point?Wish I had more constructive ideas. On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 1:44 PM, djhaug...@juno.com <djhaug...@juno.com> wrote:Okay so, Lolita is being VERY high maintenance!�I installed new lights up the mast. �I put a mega light at the top, I used another megalight as a deck light and installed a new steaming light.�I don't know what happened but, I think something in the mast let go. �There is some downward pressure on the wire heading up to the masthead light and the antenna wire seems to have completely disappeared. �I did not replace this wire and on the wire that goes up to my wind�masthead�transducer. �So, the light doesn't work and the wind instrument does all kinds of crazy crap....�Then, the deck/steaming light with 2 separate, new, 16/2 boat cables run up to them are glowing very dimly. �When I test with a spare megalight at the base�wiring�block I get normal power to all 3 wires to the 3 lights.�My questions are;�1. what could have happened�2. any idea how to rectify the situation. ��3. I'm not planning of ever being more than a few miles from land at any given time, will my hand held VHF be good enough for the rest of this season?�4. Can the deck light, (providing I get the low current thing figured out) used with the stern light give me the 360 degree light I need to suffice for the mast head light?�If I do figure out the deck/steaming issue, can I get away without going all the way up the mast? �Even if I get up there and find that the wires all pulled down into the mast, there isn't a lot I can do about it. �Running new wires where no wire exists currently would be an exercise in futility. �There are some small holes at the top of the mast and even smaller where the wire exit the mast in the cabin.�I think going up the the steaming/deck light is in order to check those connections...I must have made crappy connections somehow. �I got new butt connectors, used the nice crimping tool that Wally Bryant recommended and covered the connections in shrink wrap....�It is just so strange that both light fixtures are dim, when they are separate all the way back to separate switches on the panel.�I'm also having running light issues... �I think the panels are very old and tired and in need of attention if not replacement. �Ugh...I just want to go sailing now, dammit!�As always, thanks for any insights, comments and suggestions...�Danny��_______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com -- Joel 301 541 8551 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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