[Rhodes22-list] Replacing the wire in the mast

[Charles Nieman]

Many times the wires inside the mast are wrapped in foam insulation or other such to quiet the rattling of the wires making much noise. This helps but can become a challange when removing or installing new wires..

> From: mweisner at ebsmed.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 14:40:08 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Replacing the wire in the mast
> 
> Be very careful when using the LED lamp as a diode.  Connecting LEDs in
> reverse polarity may exceed their PIV rating, even on a 12V system.  You may
> require a separate "blocking diode" in series with each LED.
> 
> Mike
> s/v <-no name -> ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> 
> 
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> I would like to suggest a different approch to your project. Two lights can
> be be controlled by 2 wires if you add a diode for each light. A diode only
> lets voltage flow in one direction. If you control the lights with a double
> pole /double throw switch, wired correctly,you can reverse the
> polarity,lighting one light at a time off the same two wires.
> That said,LED lights are diodes so your new anchor light is already cool for
> this set-up. I would suggest you buy a new LED steaming light, also.
> Not only for the diode,but ,also your steaming light is,most likely as old
> as your boat,and electricial connection problems are bound to start
> appearing before long,and stock light bulbs burn out,not so much with
> LEDs.Not to mention, it's a long way up there to chang a bulb or clean up
> corrosion where the bulb plugs in. 900% reduction in wattage used is a big
> factor in my mind.
> If you think you might like this route,ask a few questions and I'll go into
> more detail.
> 
> Jerry Lowe
> S/V Country Rhodes '86
> 
> 
> 
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Has anyone replaced the wires in the mast going from the deck to the 
> > mast head light?
> >
> > I would like to but when I tug at the wire at the bottom of the mast 
> > it doesn't seem to want to move. I wonder if it is secured anywhere 
> > along the course of the mast? Maybe wrapped around the spreader bolt?
> >
> > Interestingly enough, the two wires in the mast are black and white at 
> > the top and black and red at the bottom. I presume there is a wire 
> > connection somewhere in the mast. I'd like to replace the wires so 
> > there are just two continuous wires with not breaks/connections.
> >
> > Thanks for any info.
> >
> > Marlan
> > s/v the Nauti boat
> >
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