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I recently bought my first boat trailer and know next to nothing about such things and a bit less about 12v electricity. When I back down the boat ramp to load or unload and the trailer lights get wet, what keeps the water from frying my lights? The lights themselves aren't sealed, the bottom of them is somewhat vented. Is that to let the water back out? How does this work? Thanks for the benefit of your experience and wisdom.
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No worries this is waht they are designed to do. I would recomend putting some fresh dielectic gel on the bulb contacts to keep them from rusting in and corroding. Its not a bad idea to check all the bulbs and do some replacements and cleaning of the contacts. I have friends that are firm believers in unhooking the trailer before backin it into the water. Not a bad idea. I personaly dont but thats just me. Just dont forget to hook it back up if you do unhook for the water.
007,
I've found that backing into the water while the bulbs are hot blows them out. Then after a while of this the bulb sockets corrode. I feel your pain. I plan on getting new SEALED trailer lights for next season.
Congrats on getting deeper into boating! These lights are made to be submerged but I agree with buckhunter. I always disconnect my lights before I back into the water because on rare occassions, I have had the hot bulbs blow out. I also carry spare bulbs just in case but have to use them very seldom. Be sure to check your lights... brake and signals to be sure they are operative before hitting the road each time... just like checking for a round in the chamber!
Disconnect your wiring from your trailer to your tow vehicle. You could also replace your standard bulbs with LED bulbs.
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No worries this is waht they are designed to do. I would recomend putting some fresh dielectic gel on the bulb contacts to keep them from rusting in and corroding. Its not a bad idea to check all the bulbs and do some replacements and cleaning of the contacts. I have friends that are firm believers in unhooking the trailer before backin it into the water. Not a bad idea. I personaly dont but thats just me. Just dont forget to hook it back up if you do unhook for the water.
007,
I've found that backing into the water while the bulbs are hot blows them out. Then after a while of this the bulb sockets corrode. I feel your pain. I plan on getting new SEALED trailer lights for next season.
Congrats on getting deeper into boating! These lights are made to be submerged but I agree with buckhunter. I always disconnect my lights before I back into the water because on rare occassions, I have had the hot bulbs blow out. I also carry spare bulbs just in case but have to use them very seldom. Be sure to check your lights... brake and signals to be sure they are operative before hitting the road each time... just like checking for a round in the chamber!
Disconnect your wiring from your trailer to your tow vehicle. You could also replace your standard bulbs with LED bulbs.
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