Drain plug led Diablo Royal ??

[Danielmailin]

@Scuba_ref How long ago did you buy the Diablo LED? Whats your take on it? How has it hold up with time?

 

[Scuba_ref]

@Danielmailin I purchased the light at the beginning of this season and I treat it just like a drain plug (in fact I even forgot to put it in once ). It shows zero wear and tear after one season. When I pull the boat I unscrew the light and let it hang from the wire - if I am trailering it more than 10 miles or so then I will leave it in. We don't do much boating at night, so I really have only had it turned on a handful of times. I have the Diablo at 900 lumens and I like it well enough, but I have been thinking of upgrading to the 4000 lumen Gatlin for more flash out back! For the price and the ease of installation I don't think you can do much better!

 

[paratrooper39]

fair point, for some reason I just thought it would need one.

 

[paratrooper39]

@Scuba_ref how is yours wired? Did you tap not anchor lights?

 

[Scuba_ref]

I actually have not wired it into a switch yet simply because I don't want it on any helm switch. These lights get very warm and the instructions say to not have them on outside of the water. In fact they want you to test it in a bucket of water. So, to prevent the accidental burnout I want to wire it into a switch in a safe place that can't or won't get turned on inadvertantly. Currently I have aligator clips that allow me to connect it directly to the battery (there is an inline fuse) when I want the light on. Eventually I will use something like this dedicated to the light:

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/210160/01036

 

[Danielmailin]

I received both lights today, fast shipping!
They look very well built and sealed. I will test them in a water bucket tomorrow before installing. As to how to wire them, I may just tap them into stern light pole wire for now. But I will be adding a 4 pannel swich later on to power these lights separate, along with 2 front spot navigation light and a rear spreader light.

Here are pictures of the typhon light plugs:

 

[paratrooper39]

They sure look cool!

 

[arew~SX230]

They sure look cool!

, Yes they do. I was wondering what was the point of these, so I guess that's it

 

[BAC.94]

How difficult is the wiring for the plug lights?

 

[Danielmailin]

The wiring seems pretty simple, one positive and one negative.
I have not wire mine jet, but was thinking of either tapping them to the stern pole light or running a separate switch. I will post pictures on how I will be installing them.

 

[BAC.94]

The wiring seems pretty simple, one positive and one negative.
I have not wire mine jet, but was thinking of either tapping them to the stern pole light or running a separate switch. I will post pictures on how I will be installing them.

Thanks Daniel!

 

[paratrooper39]

Excited to see the install and finished product!

 

[paratrooper39]

Any further update on this? How hard was it to fish the power line through the drain to power?

 

[Danielmailin]

On a FSH was no problem to access the inside of the drain once the bucket locker was removed. You may have access to the drain from the access cover next to the clean out plug. I have not completely wire them to a separate switch yet but wire them straight to the battery to test them inside water.
My take on them so far:
1st time out I was inside mangrove channel, water was murky, the lights worked. They ligth up about 4 feet behind.
2nd time out in the ocean, clear water, they ligth up nicely, was able to see 6 feet back and the bottom at around 6 -8 feet deep.
I was fishing 100 yards away from the coast guard station in Elliot key and they approach me to ask me about the lights. They were able to see them from their station.

So far, I'm happy with the plug lights, the condition of the water do make a big difference on how bright and how far the ligth up.
I did not take any pictures, but I will next time I go out this week.

 

[paratrooper39]

That's a great review. Was the Coast Guard upset about them, or just interested?

 

[Danielmailin]

Just interested, they called me over for a normal check of safety equipment and ask all questions about the boat.

 

[Danielmailin]

Installed the plug ligths permanently, tap them to the stern light pole connector.
Here are pics of them intalled:

 

[Danielmailin]

Was out nigth fishing in the ocean, at around 15-20 feet of water and these ligths were a hit. Was able to see the botom and about 12-15 feet back.
At one point I had stopped the boat to look for something and the ballyhoo start it jumping into the boat following the lights.

 

[RiverRat]

That's awesome. I'm glad they're bright enough. This could be something I end up doing, since it looks like I might have to change out one of the drain plugs on my boat due to mice damage.

 

[CFD3Captain]

Not sure if this a member here, but this is a video from a Jetboat