[Rhodes22-list] Replacing the wire in the mast

Sat Apr 6 20:31:19 EDT 2013

One thing I did when running a new wire up the mast was put a tie wrap every couple of feet.  Basically you put the tie wrap around the wire(s), snug it up and do NOT clip off the excess.  It allows you to pull the wire easily, but keeps the wires from slapping the inside of the mast; and you can remove the wires later if you need to.

Bill W.
s/v Fina Lee

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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Charles Nieman
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 5:58 PM
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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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> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of cjlowe at sssnet.com
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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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