Anybody know where to get one of these (Brass Bulkhead Reading Lamp)

[BigAl.NZ]

Hi,

Does anyone know where to get one of these brass bulkhead reading lamps?

https://imgur.com/a/N13un

I think its a model that is now 20 years old - but the one in the photo has a secondary switch on the side which is used to control fan - however this switch has seized up.

I have several of these lights on the boat and don't want to swap one as it would be odd. Also don't want to replace the whole lot.

Ideas?

Cheers

Al

[Sailmonkey]

How about just changing the switch?

[BigAl.NZ]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

How about just changing the switch?

Yeah I did think about that - don't like my chances of finding one - it looks like its molded into that little metal neck that comes out.

[hoolie]

Install a separate switch to control the fan?

[Pendragon35]

https://www.marinedepotdirect.com/reading-light-3-3-8-base-halogen-12v-15w.html"]What about this?[/URL] Not precisely the same and not just a switch, which is what you asked but very similar.

I have a half dozen of those on my 1965 Alberg 35 so if you find a source, I'ld love to know, I'm sure mine will need replacement some day.

[BigAl.NZ]

Originally Posted by Pendragon35

https://www.marinedepotdirect.com/reading-light-3-3-8-base-halogen-12v-15w.html"]What about this?[/URL] Not precisely the same and not just a switch, which is what you asked but very similar.

I have a half dozen of those on my 1965 Alberg 35 so if you find a source, I'ld love to know, I'm sure mine will need replacement some day.

Thanks Jim. Will let you know.

[iancoombe]

Hi I'm fairly confident you will find it here
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...0qyddOgPZEwTt_
cheers Ian

[zeehag]

perko or schooner chandlery. schooner chandlery will know if no one else does.

[Brewgyver]

I'd just replace the switch. In general, lighting fixture makers don't make switches, they get them from Carling, Micro, etc. Pull the switch (or take a close photo) and search digikey or similar suppliers web sites. Auto parts vendors are another source. Looks like a rotary, but if you don't find an exact match it could be replaced with a mini toggle, push button, pull chain, whatever. Probably not more than $5 USD.

Edit: Just had a better look on my desktop, had viewed pic on phone at first. You're not saying the switch is that key looking thing? I can see two obvious switches: on back of lamp shade, presumably for the light, and on the base (soldered connection visible).

[bsurvey]

minnies or blue pelican

[redhead]

Just saw that Minnie's itself is up for sale. Don't know what that means in terms of inventory.

[Ivansgarage]

Lamp holder with switch the side switch is real common any hardware store Ace-Hardware

https://www.amazon.com/Zing-Ear-ZE-3...er+with+Switch



Here is another one..
https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-4155-...er+with+Switch

[Thuid]

From the photo it looks like it has a tiny set screw holding the knob on, once removed there should be a nut under the knob. Try Digikey or mouser and others online for a replacement. There might even be a part number on the switch that is still being produced.

[newhaul]

Change out the sezed rotary secondary switch. https://m.acehardware.com/product/in...yABEgJA5_D_BwE

[CarinaPDX]

It seems from the OP that the failed switch is the one on the base, not the one on the top of the shade. I agree that replacing the switch is by far the best solution. Even if you found a source for the lamp I suspect that the switch was an add-on and probably not included. I second the recommendation for Digikey and other electronics suppliers. Of course the switch doesn't have to be identical although that would be preferable.

I am in the process of gutting my brass reading lights and fitting COB LEDs and a proper regulator into each one. I have found round heatsinks and COB LEDs that fit into the area of the old Edison screw base/socket - much better than a screw-in LED "bulb" IMHO. The brass and switch is all that I am keeping from the original CCFL design. My point is that as long as the brass is in good shape the rest can easily be replaced.

Greg