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Removable Bi-Color Pole Lights
These 12" plug-in bi-color pole lights feature a deck-illuminating built-in utility light that's controlled by a switch located on the light's top cover. Model 8582520 and 8582504 are USCG-certified for use on power or sail boats under 12m (39.4') in length. Model 8582512 is certified for powerboats only under 20m (65.6') in length. Model 8582512 uses a 3-contact, 5° angle base. Models 8582520 and 8582504 use a 3-contact, 0° base. Bases sold separately.
- Case Material: Black Plastic
- Tops Mounting Hardware: #8 FHMS
- Volts: 12V
- Draw: 0.8A
- Pole Material: Anodized aluminum
- Pole Length/Diameter: 12-1/2"L, 3/4"Dia.
- Pole Mounting Style: Removable deck socket mount
- Replacement Bulb: Model 297376
- Warranty: Five years
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Comments about Removable Bi Color Pole Lights:
Poor design, fragile.
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Poorly Designed
Best Uses
- Small Boats
Comments about Removable Bi Color Pole Lights:
Same problem as cited in the other review. The piece of plastic inside that the screw screws into simply broke off. No way to fix it. Had only been used half a dozen times before it broke. Junk.
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Fragile internally
- Poorly Designed
Best Uses
- Not at all
Comments about Removable Bi Color Pole Lights:
Bought one and installed it on a 17' duck boat. In the garage, it worked well. First time out, it fell apart. Figured I must have inadvertantly hit it so I bought another. Same thing happened again. Took both apart and found the top is screwed into a base that is only approx. 3/32" thick x 3/8" wide plastic. Both lights broke at this spot. I am a design engineer of electrical products. This is a very poor design. It is not suitable for marine use. Quality in the US has really deteriorated.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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