Part 4 Functional light with LED, Båtsystem
December 30, 2024 · 2 min · 384 views
What this video covers
LED lighting for engine rooms, cockpit lockers, anchor boxes, and deck replaces halogen fittings on a sailboat, with Båtsystem products covering the functional-lighting category.0:25 The key criteria for these spaces are waterproofing, shockproofing, and durability in harsh marine environments — not color temperature or CRI.0:35 Halogen deck lights draw heavy current and burn out; an LED deck light consumes so little power it can run all night at anchor or in harbor without concern.1:20 Leon Schulz also covers an underwater stern light that clips onto a bathing platform without requiring hull penetration — he describes it as non-essential but practical for locating the boat by dinghy at night and for night swimming in the Mediterranean.1:40 The practical case for functional lighting extends to daytime engine-room work, where adequate light makes inspection and maintenance easier regardless of ambient conditions.1:00
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