Hi all!
Well, this is cool....
I was able (through Dave, of the HOF-the best forum in the world...) to procure an old 32 volt searchlight for Mad Hatter. (Ray-Line 41020 1104) These old searchlights just look AWESOME! I have the dash-mount remote control too.
Here is what I need to get and to know, in order to get it working:
1) A wire diagram. One that will tell me what remote wires go where in the searchlight base.
2) Mad Hatter has a 12 volt system but the light is 32 volt. How do I make that increase in voltage?
I am quite excited about this project and I know this might be a bit of a challenge; but these great looking searchlights are worth the effort!
Any help is appreciated!
Sailor John
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Thread: 32 volt searchlight diagram
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08-20-2013 12:08 AM #1
32 volt searchlight diagram
Sailor John
Mad Hatter
38' Double Cabin Flybridge
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08-20-2013 07:09 AM #2
Re: 32 volt searchlight diagram
I have the manual in pdf form. If you will send me a private message with your e-mail address, I can send you the pdf. E-mail function here doesn't seem to allow attachments and this will be over the limit for a forum attachment.
George
Former Owner: "Incentive" 1981 56MY
2007-2014
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Re: 32 volt searchlight diagram
John,
Once again, The motors are all 12 volts regardless of input voltage. A power supply is used to drop the motor voltage down. There is no 32 to 12 volt power supply in the light you have. The bulb is 32 volt and will need replacing. Watch e bay for a bulb.
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Re: 32 volt searchlight diagram
So Hatteras must have used a voltage converter in their installs, I imagine. John, you may be able to find the bulb you need on Interlight's web site.
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08-20-2013 07:16 PM #6
Re: 32 volt searchlight diagram
Just an update:
Thanks all. I was able to pull parts from 2 units and get one unit nearly operational.
I need a drive motor, and the proper light bulb. (12 volt). The bulb appears to be a 12 volt dual pin bulb. Any suggestions where I can get a motor or the right bulb?
I will post some pics when able.
Sailor JohnSailor John
Mad Hatter
38' Double Cabin Flybridge
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Re: 32 volt searchlight diagram
John, look for Interlight, I think it is www.interlight.com. I was able to get some unusual 12v bulbs from them a few years ago. If they are still out there.
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Re: 32 volt searchlight diagram
I recall the horror stories of these 32v bulbs costing in the neighborhood of $75 or more a few years ago. Thereafter, I set out to find a better price for the same bulb. My accounting records indicate I bought 3 of the 32v bulbs for my spotlight in 2009 for $53.31, including shipping, online from a place called "bulbtown". So, you might want to check that out. I still have two bulbs left, but they are not for sale.
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08-21-2013 11:02 PM #9
Re: 32 volt searchlight diagram
Just another update...
Pretty excited about this. I was able to remove and free up the drive motors and clean the gear cases.
I put it all back together and viola, I have full motion in the horizontal and vertical planes!
Now... I just need to find a powerful 12 volt light bulb...(instead of the 32)
Sailor JohnSailor John
Mad Hatter
38' Double Cabin Flybridge
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Re: 32 volt searchlight diagram
FWIW, the clutches in those lights tend to seize up over time if the light is not exercised. So it's a good idea to turn it on every so often and run the light from lock-to-lock in both traverse and elevation.
Atlanta Bulbs used to have the correct bulb - at least for the 32V version. I don't know if they still do but it's worth a check. http://www.atlantalightbulbs.comMike P
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Kent Island MD; San Antonio TX
1980 53MY "Brigadoon"