Drain Plug Light Install - How To (with photos!)

[Outnumbered212S]

Installed two of these lights, used the new adapter for newer jet boats. Easy to install works great.

Unfortunately the dual engin’s on the 2017 + do not have those plugs. Only a single under the rudder. That is built in with no plastic piece.

 

[SeptemberC]

This is my second set of Typhoon lights. The first set got fried from apparently being left on somehow, although we turn our battery switch off before pulling the boat/trailer out of the water and they are wired to navigation lights. Our second set we bought their over ride switch and the mounts for them so they didn’t have to dangle when not screwed it. We LOVE the mounts! However the wiring sheathing started splitting near the plug. I inquired about it because it was getting close to my year warranty. We didn’t get a positive response back from the manufacturer ?. Now yesterday the wire completely broke off at the plug. Our first set never had one issue with the wiring degrading. I’m kind of disappointed in the customer service. Does anyone have another brand they use?

 

[mistercool88]

This is my second set of Typhoon lights. The first set got fried from apparently being left on somehow, although we turn our battery switch off before pulling the boat/trailer out of the water and they are wired to navigation lights. Our second set we bought their over ride switch and the mounts for them so they didn’t have to dangle when not screwed it. We LOVE the mounts! However the wiring sheathing started splitting near the plug. I inquired about it because it was getting close to my year warranty. We didn’t get a positive response back from the manufacturer ?. Now yesterday the wire completely broke off at the plug. Our first set never had one issue with the wiring degrading. I’m kind of disappointed in the customer service. Does anyone have another brand they use?

Bought one off ebay and its good. I wouldn't say it is the brightest but when hooked to 24V it is damn good. Link Below

HP+ SUPER WHITE 1700 LUMEN GARBOARD LED BOAT DRAIN PLUG LIGHT UNDERWATER 1/2 NPT | eBay

SUPER HIGH OUT PUT WHITE Garboard Drain Plug Light. These will not fit plastic drains or drains that take rubber plugs. This Light is made out of a thick, rugged brass 1/2" NPT plug that can be backed out to drain your boat with ease.

www.ebay.com

 

[SeptemberC]

PERSONALLY I WOULD NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE YOU WILL NOT HAVE CUSTOMERS VERY LONG.

 

[Nexus]

I just wired a pair of these a few weeks ago. Rather than having them piggyback directly on another light, i wired them to a relay, with their own fuse. I was just worried about too much current going through the switch (probably unfounded). The relay is energized by the same circuit that powers the radio head unit, via a switch. This way, when the ignition is off, the light is off.

 

[Nexus]

PERSONALLY I WOULD NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE YOU WILL NOT HAVE CUSTOMERS VERY LONG.

If you're talking about Diablo Royale Customs at Boatpluglight.com, my experience as been pretty positive. He pretty much responded to my questions prior to my ourchase via email immediately. After I recieved a faulty driver, a replacement was sent out the same day that I contactes him.

 

[mistercool88]

I just wired a pair of these a few weeks ago. Rather than having them piggyback directly on another light, i wired them to a relay, with their own fuse. I was just worried about too much current going through the switch (probably unfounded). The relay is energized by the same circuit that powers the radio head unit, via a switch. This way, when the ignition is off, the light is off.

On my 2019 I am currently wiring into my OEM Connext system on the aux input. That way I can control with touch screen or analog button. I will also be able to dim if necessary.

 

[Nexus]

On my 2019 I am currently wiring into my OEM Connext system on the aux input. That way I can control with touch screen or analog button. I will also be able to dim if necessary.

I know nothing about the connext screen but just keep in mind that LEDs usually need special dimmers to work correctly. You can't just lower the current to the light like you can with an incandescent bulb. It's my understanding that LED dimmers usually strobe the light, faster than the eye can see, to lower the output. All that to say is just make sure what you are connecting them to are designed for that purpose.

 

[Toby Two-Bit George]

PERSONALLY I WOULD NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE YOU WILL NOT HAVE CUSTOMERS VERY LONG.

exactly!!!!!!
decent drain plug lights - SHITTY Customer service. as a TEXAN, I am embarrassed that this company is close to where i live.

 

[Toby Two-Bit George]

This is my second set of Typhoon lights. The first set got fried from apparently being left on somehow, although we turn our battery switch off before pulling the boat/trailer out of the water and they are wired to navigation lights. Our second set we bought their over ride switch and the mounts for them so they didn’t have to dangle when not screwed it. We LOVE the mounts! However the wiring sheathing started splitting near the plug. I inquired about it because it was getting close to my year warranty. We didn’t get a positive response back from the manufacturer ?. Now yesterday the wire completely broke off at the plug. Our first set never had one issue with the wiring degrading. I’m kind of disappointed in the customer service. Does anyone have another brand they use?

exactly!!!!!!
decent drain plug lights - SHITTY Customer service. as a TEXAN, I am embarrassed that this company is close to where i live.

 

[Toby Two-Bit George]

I wired mine to the courtesy light it was super easy and gave me more flexibility when using them for my 2020 AR 195.

Good Idea there!