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Engine Room Lights
- AlexHardesty
- Scurvy Dog
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- Joined: November 13th, 2017, 2:09 pm
- Vessel Info: 2006 Carver 41 CMY
Volvo-Penta 8.1 Liter Gi
"Livin' The Dream" - Location: Grand Haven, Michigan
Engine Room Lights
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- bud37
- Admiral
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- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
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- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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- jspin101
- Scurvy Dog
- Posts: 39
- Joined: December 4th, 2017, 6:05 pm
- Vessel Info: 2005 Carver 41 CMY w/ 2006 Volvo D6 370I-B's
- Location: Boston, MA
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Re: Engine Room Lights
Anyone have any issues with fuel gauges? I have a port aux and starboard main fuel gauge not working.
I was able to test the aux down to no power to the gauge but not sure about the main as they are totally different gauges.
- 390Express
- Captain
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- Vessel Info: 1996 390 Trojan Express
- Location: Michigan
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- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter
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- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: Engine Room Lights
Have opted for the newer style cob strips. They are not as easy to install as you need to know how to solder and they do get quite warm if used on a vehicle application since they are rated at 12v and we produce close to 14 when charging. I use a voltage regulator to keep thing at 11.5v all the time which works very well. Each strip is 20cm long and produces a whooping 10watts. There are 2 small holes in the aluminum backing where I use #4 screws to secure which is permanent compared to a glued strip. If you want something that will last the life of the boat and have the patience to install it this is the best way to go IMHO.
This is the style I am referring to. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/COB-LED ... 4c4dKTkp7W
- 390Express
- Captain
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Re: Engine Room Lights
Midnightsun wrote:Source of the post I have played quite a bit with the standard ribbon style "claimed" waterproof led lights. They are ok for a while but definitely not long term as one would hope. The adhesive does give up, they do yellow out and eventually start to burn out and the plastic gets hard and brittle with time.
Have opted for the newer style cob strips. They are not as easy to install as you need to know how to solder and they do get quite warm if used on a vehicle application since they are rated at 12v and we produce close to 14 when charging. I use a voltage regulator to keep thing at 11.5v all the time which works very well. Each strip is 20cm long and produces a whooping 10watts. There are 2 small holes in the aluminum backing where I use #4 screws to secure which is permanent compared to a glued strip. If you want something that will last the life of the boat and have the patience to install it this is the best way to go IMHO.
This is the style I am referring to. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/COB-LED ... 4c4dKTkp7W
I'm not really a fan of the "ribbon" lights. I think they look cheap, but they're super easy to install, and they are... well... cheap... I like the cob style strips a lot more as well. I'm considering adding a couple on the stringer under the motor. Probably use 4200, or a quality two way tape to install them. I don't like the idea of putting even small holes in stringers. Drives me nuts that they put all of the lighting tucked under the rail, high up top and on the far sides of the motor, and nothing in the middle, or anywhere near where you would otherwise drop something.
Do you have a link for a reasonably priced voltage regulator, that will stand up to the moisture/humidity, elements in the bilge/motor compartment?
I think I'm going to go with similar "puck" style (swapped for an LED fixture) up top, and add a cob strip or two below. Trojan/Carver made 4" square raised areas to house the pucks, that I would have to cut out if I wanted to use ribbon or cob strips on the high side. I'm too OCD to add the cob strips and not grind out the old housings.
- Midnightsun
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2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
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Re: Engine Room Lights
That being said I also have others installed to fibreglass where I used a #4 stainless wood screw and the VHB tape to secure in place. A dab of 4000 or 4200 will seal that screw permanently.
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