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00:50 16 October 2023
Masthead Tri & Anchor Lights
moongirl at 26/02/2017 12:27:27
does anyone know the wattage of ‘normal’ ie bayonet type Tricolour & Anchor lights on CO32 – all the info on the web seem to be confined to volts (yes we know they are 12 volts but in sizing new cables but it’s the watts that dictate the cable size)
00:50 16 October 2023
Masthead Tri & Anchor Lights
Keny at 26/02/2017 15:13:01
l.e.d. ones are only 5W (.33amp ). Filament ones are about 25W (2amp ).
00:50 16 October 2023
Masthead Tri & Anchor Lights
moongirl at 26/02/2017 16:04:09
Thanks for the response. I think I will size cables on 25 watt just to be safe. Will look at LEDs.
00:51 16 October 2023
Masthead Tri & Anchor Lights
Alastair D Pugh at 27/02/2017 15:10:21
Night sailing with LED nav lights takes away battery angst. No more mental calculations of hours x amps.
00:51 16 October 2023
Masthead Tri & Anchor Lights
moongirl at 27/02/2017 21:54:25
I think I will bite the bullet & replace my lights to those specifically made for LEDs. I have noticed quite a few articles saying that replacement LEDs are non-compliant in fittings not designed for their use!