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45 Viking salon lights

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  1. dgfarb, Feb 15, 2012
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    Just bought a 1990 45 Viking, and can't get the salon lights to work. They have power, but can't get them working. They are Lightolier with swivel heads and a twist lock base. I cant find them on Lightolier's website, so i doubt they are still made. Anyone else run into this problem, and how did you fix them?:confused:
  2. Ormond Bert54, Feb 15, 2012
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    I would ask a marine electronics professional to have a look and provide suggestions.

    I have Vimar switches and salon lighting from DRSA.COM

    I really like them.

    If you have no luck salvaging your current system, you can look at DRSA. It's nice quality.

    Mike
  3. Capt J, Feb 16, 2012
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    Have you tried new bulbs? Sometimes the g4 bulbs all burn out at the same time with a power surge......be careful not to touch them with your fingers.
  4. Ormond Bert54, Feb 16, 2012
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    And it could be as easy as replacing the bulbs.

    My experience with a 6 yr older Bertram was "fragile electrical system" due to years of mediocre maintenance.

    After replacing most of the receptacles, lots of GFI's, many switches, the input breakers, adding a second 50A subpanel, replacing batteries, alternators, some of the battery wiring ... Fixing any saltwater leaks that contributed to some of this, my system is stable. I have done a small amount of this myself but the good news is that I understand what was done for the most part. There are fewer surprises than there used to be! The professional work I have had done is excellent.
  5. dgfarb, Feb 16, 2012
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    thanks for the replies... I replaced bulbs- I wish it were that simple! I think it might be in the twist and lock connection- there are 'tracks' in either side of the slot that the twist lock sets into- if I wiggle it just right, I can get it to work for a brief instant, just can't seem to find the mystical sweet spot (it it really exists)...
  6. NYCAP123, Feb 16, 2012
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    That's a short (probably minor). Forget looking for the sweet spot. Fix or replace.
  7. Capt J, Feb 16, 2012
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    I agree, just replace. If you do find the sweet spot and they work, the next you hit a wave, they're not going to work.