LED Signal Light

[silverp40]

I am planning on installing a bulkhead mounted LED light that would alert me when the bilge pump comes on. This should be seen from a 90 degree angle and be red in color and fairly bright. Typically about 5/8" cylindrical, dome light and a nut to tighten it to the back side of the panel.

I am however, having a hard time finding one. Did anyone install a similar one or perhaps know where I could find one as such??

Any info would be appreciated...

[FSMike]

Can't help with the light. We use horns. That way you can hear the alarm even when you're not near the panel. Also alerts other people when you aren't on board.

[GordMay]

Goto ➥ Schematic Bilge Pump & Alarm E-301a - Cruisers & Sailing Photo Gallery

[silverp40]

Thanks Gordy that is an awesome diagram set!

I just cannot rotate them. Could you please help with this?

I made a diagram for our bilge pump setup and it looks very similar...

I am installing a high water alarm also, but would like to see the light when steering, especially at night. The alarm definitely wakes up the sleeping crew and they are not happy...

[CharlieJ]

Why use an LED? Red 5/16" incandescent panel lights are easily obtained and cost about $2.00.

Charlie

[svstrider]

Hey Gord,
Thanks for the wiring diagrams. All my four bilge pump switches & fuses are in the same panel. Could I just wire them thru a single buzzer or would I need one for each circuit?
Thanks for tha advice.

[silverp40]

An incandescent light can rob amps from the pump... I have one here that I wanted to use but it takes 1.2 amps (Cole Hersee) and it cost $12. I was told an LED is about $15 or so (if I could only find one)...

[CharlieJ]

Don't overthink this. If the conductors are size properly, a small incandescent indicator will not appreciably effect the performance of the pump. The C-H are not very efficient. There are panel lights available that draw << 300 mA. Check Allied Electronics.

Charlie

[CharlieJ]

Here is a link to the Allied site. Lots of LEDs and incandescents: Search results for "panel indicator lights 12 volt dc" - Allied Electronics

Charlie

[silverp40]

Thanks Charlie, I already installed a small incandescent from an unknown maker. I draws only .7 amps...It is bright and works well!