I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light circuit, so another masthead wire is required. The ground conductor from the masthead anchor light could be used.
Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED or strips could be used. Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for those of us who dismast ourselves annually. Dave ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marek Dziedzic <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 15:34:04 +0000 Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light.. someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used for lighting the Windex, as well. Marek *From:* Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List *Sent:* Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18 *To:* [email protected] *Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light.. I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing. Davis sells them as a Windex accessory. They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic housing. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb small enough to fit in the plastic housing. Perhaps this has changed in the last year as LED bulbs have become more popular. *From:* Dave S via CnC-List *Sent:* Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM *To:* C&c Stus List *Cc:* Dave S *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light.. Am doing this as well. New wiring, new halyards. Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF. The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space is a bit limited. am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck lights and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question awhile back and was not surprised to learn that few use these) Looking at automation type cabling for the lights - compact, flexible. (talking to Lapp - olfex for those in the biz) but may just pull unjacketed conductors. chafe will not be a concern in the raceway. can use a larger conductor this way in the same space. on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and marinebeam looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming lights. It appears that the product must be bought at full price, online. Anyone know otherwise? Anything else I should consider? (Someone here posted awhile back mentioning a windex light, which I could have used a few times last season.) Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I am at it. Thoughts? Thanks as always, Dave windstar 33-2
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