Dhutchy Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 (edited) G'day Raiders, I want to give some night fishing a try off my Quintrex, and I having hassles with a PERKO lighting stem. Unplugged, away from the boat, on an old torch battery I can get the lamp to work, plugged into the socket, at the stern of the boat and its a no go. It looks to be wired direct to the battery switch, I have checked the connections and all seem to be fine. Does anyone have any (polite) advice or its a visit to an auto electrician? Also, what other lights to folk carry on board. I have seen everything from torches to search lights worthy of Alcatraz? Rgds Dhutchy Its not about catching fish but it helps Edited September 28, 2008 by Dhutchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty hunter626 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 checked any fuses ???... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalmainBob Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Gday Mate I would use a multi meter to check that the + and _ parts of the socket are connected and working properly. You may find that the negative wire is not earthed. If you done have a multi meter you can make one with a 12 volt globe and 2 wires Hope this helps Balmain Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhutchy Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Gday Mate I would use a multi meter to check that the + and _ parts of the socket are connected and working properly. You may find that the negative wire is not earthed. If you done have a multi meter you can make one with a 12 volt globe and 2 wires Hope this helps Balmain Bob Thanks Balmain Bob and Flatty Hunter. I will check the socket and the fuses, which will hopefully reveal the prob, and prevent having to rewire it. Thanks for your responses. Rgds Dhutchy Its not about catching fish, but it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I had a removable stern light (i presume that is what you have) that drove me mad. The light worked on a battery, the socket had juice in it and it just wouldnt work. I continually had to clean the connection pins and spray the socket with an electrical cleaning spray (dont remember the name) even then there were times when it would work perfect all night then just go off mid trip. Unfortunately 12v isn't powerful enough to burn off grit and stuff. Salt air has a tendency to do nasty things to copper so the least amount of connections in a boat the better. If possible hard wiring your lighting resolves most problems. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickb Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 G/day Dhutchy, Get a tube of wurth Sabesto, Put that over any terminal and connector works permanently against oxidisation. cheers Ric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhutchy Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 G/day Dhutchy, Get a tube of wurth Sabesto, Put that over any terminal and connector works permanently against oxidisation. cheers Ric. Thanks raiders, Rickb and Davemmm, I will do as you suggest. Thanks for your suggestions. Fishraiders are tops. Rgds Dhutchy Its not about catching fish, but it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhutchy Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi Everyone, the lights show continues, or rather it doesn't. Connecting direct to the battery of my Quinnie the Perko Stern light glows as it should. In the socket, after cleaning and checking wires it doesn't. It appears that the socket is wired to the switch board at the helm, which I suspect is shorting somehow. Now, the cheapest and easiest answer would be to wire direct to battery. The question I have for all you expert raiders is that: a) does such a connect require a switch what wiring is best to make such a connection c) is connecting the Perko Stern Light direct to the battery safe. The Auto Electrician has quoted $88.00 for the first hour, but expects the job to be sorted close to or around that time - depending on whether he has to source parts. Any ideas - also what other additional lightning do you Raiders recommend for night fishing Rgds Dhutchy Its not about catching fish, but it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Where are you located Dhutchy. Rather than pay $88 to get started, and potentially more, maybe a Raider could drop around and give you a hand. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhutchy Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Where are you located Dhutchy. Rather than pay $88 to get started, and potentially more, maybe a Raider could drop around and give you a hand. Thanks Davemmm, I am at West Pymble, but don't really want to put anyone to any trouble. People are generous enough to put their suggestions up on the site. Rgds David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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