[Rhodes22-list] Navigation lights

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I too had the same problem with the new bulbs being taller than the original.  My fix involved getting several large rubber washers and longer screws from a home center and adding enough washers until the lens cleared the bulb.  If I had to do it again, I'd replace the entire fixture. - Rob

Rob Lowe


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Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2016 9:47 AM
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Hey Joe,
             I  did a last minute replacement and indeed had the same trouble with the space under the lens.  As a "temporary" fix to fit the lights that I got, I made a teak ring that raised the fixture enough and allowed me to use the replacement bulbs I had ordered.  Alas, I didn't have enough teak for the other side so used some HDPE white plastic 3/4" thick.
I say alas as it got dark and I turned on the navigation lights for the crossing I was surprised to see a white ethereal ring of light surrounding the red port light.  Seems the HDPE transmits light nicely.  Another"
 temporary" fix with Gorilla tape is still working.  Gotta fix that some day.

Chris G
Enosis
St. Pete, FL

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