Stern light

[PabloPicasso]

The stern light works intermittently so I want to replace it. I'd like an Led type that DOES NOT cause buzzing on the vhf!!

recommendations from experience please

 

[Aeolus]

I fitted Osculati Sphera II stern, bi-colour and steaming lights. No VHF interference that I've noticed.

 

[srm]

I have a Lopolight tricolour next to the VHF antenna. Also, fitted white LED bulbs to my stern light on the gantry near my AIS antenna and have never noticed any problems.

 

[William_H]

Interference comes fromk the switch mode regulator on more sophisticated LED lights. They may or may not cause interference. A resistive current limited LED (cheapest) can not cause interference. So any bulb from Ebay (China) will most likely be resistive current limiting. Now some people will claim they represent a fire risk because current drain and light intensity depends on voltage input. Your voltage probably varies from 12 to 14v. IMHO this is not a problem however you can add additional resistance in series to limit current when battery is being charged. Or just mount lamp in such a way that over heat can not cause a serious fire.
ol'will

 

[Neeves]

Interference comes fromk the switch mode regulator on more sophisticated LED lights. They may or may not cause interference. A resistive current limited LED (cheapest) can not cause interference. So any bulb from Ebay (China) will most likely be resistive current limiting. Now some people will claim they represent a fire risk because current drain and light intensity depends on voltage input. Your voltage probably varies from 12 to 14v. IMHO this is not a problem however you can add additional resistance in series to limit current when battery is being charged. Or just mount lamp in such a way that over heat can not cause a serious fire.
ol'will

I cannot believe you posted that:

I think any, opportunity, (for even the slightest) fire on a boat should be considered serious.

Jonathan

 

[PabloPicasso]

It was a simple fix, some minor corrosion on the contacts, cleaned off and I put the incandescent bulb back in with a bit of contralube gel.

So as the stern light will o ly be used when ru ning the engine current draw is not a major issue. So I won't bother with an Led just now, but tha ks for the advice.

 

[Malish]

So as the stern light will o ly be used when ru ning the engine current draw is not a major issue.

I am assuming that you have no sails?
'Boatlamps' will be able to provide a suitable LED bulb

 

[PabloPicasso]

When sailing I'd use the masthead light. I suppose close to shore with much land back lighting it might be sensible to use deck level lights instead.

I'll put a boat lamps Led on the list. . And another for the bicolour light on the bow.