32v to 12v

[Northcott]

One the side walkways of my boat I have 6 32v Perko lights. They are getting too hot and literally "charing" the inside of the fixture. Would it help if I switched the power source and fixtures to 12v? Or better yet 12v and LEDs?

 

[SKYCHENEY]

I think you have the wrong bulbs in there. Look in your owners manual. It shows which bulbs go where. A lower wattage bulb will probably solve the problem.

 

[Northcott]

I am using the bulbs that come with the fixture. You think I should go down on the wattage? Thanks

 

[SKYCHENEY]

I would try that first and see if that is acceptable as far as light output. If so, it may solve the problem.

 

[Boatnut]

If those are the correct bulbs for the fixture, and they are melting the lens, I'd consider new fixtures of better quality.

Seriously