T&T: 12v Halogen vs Xenon

[Ken Williams]

Greetings,
    I replaced all the 12volt incandescent bulbs, inside and outside, with 
Xenon's. This has been about two years ago. They are bright but they are hot 
to the touch. Be sure when you replace them not to touch the bulb. The oil 
on your skin will shorten the life. I also retrofitted the original round 
dome style light fixtures inside the boat with a new socket that accepts the 
Xenon's. I posted some pic's of the modifications on the old PMM board. No 
problems with charging etc.
Good luck!
Ken
KK42
Continuum

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brent Hodges" <vbhodges at gmail.com>
To: "Trawlers-and-Trawlering at Lists.Samurai.Com" 
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Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 11:50 PM
Subject: T&T: 12v Halogen vs Xenon


> Thanks to listmembers, I've found several sources for the 12 volt puck 
> style
> lights. Bob said he had actually used the 12v Halogen on this boat system, 
> but
> has anyone used the Xenon?  Any problem with the 14v charging voltage on 
> these
> bulbs? They are about a buck higher, but supposed to be cooler and last 4
> times longer. I'm planning on getting rid of these d@&n 12 volt flouresent
> ceiling fixtures and replacing with these.
>
> Brent Hodges
> Friendship
> 43 Albin Sundeck
> Seabrook, Tx
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