AC Panel backlight by Paneltronics

[TheWolfTC]

Hello,
I need to replace a burnt out led backlight on my AC distribution panel. Does anyone know a source for this repair or replacement? This is on a 2000 510 DA.


Thank you

 

[PlayDate]

Give the guys that made it a call:

Paneltronics: Electrical Panel Manufacturer

Manufacturer of custom electrical panels, power distribution panels, power distribution units, box-build assemblies, Electrical Panel Manufacturer and electrical distribution panel.

www.paneltronics.com

Phone (305) 823-9777

 

[TheWolfTC]

Give the guys that made it a call:

Paneltronics: Electrical Panel Manufacturer

Manufacturer of custom electrical panels, power distribution panels, power distribution units, box-build assemblies, Electrical Panel Manufacturer and electrical distribution panel.

www.paneltronics.com

Phone (305) 823-9777

Thanks,
I just emailed them as I didn't see the part on their site. I always figure someone on CSR has dealt with this and would get a fast answer here. LOL
Have a great day!!

 

[TheWolfTC]

The response from Paneltronics was simple: "This is no longer available".

Yesterday I decided to remove it and take a look. It is a simple acrylic block, painted white on 5 sides and a white painted sticker on what would be the exterior face side. The bulb is TINY and inserted at the bottom via a simple little hole. The wires are soldered to it and in my case, the ground wire was no longer attached.

As luck would have it, while trying to solder it back on the + wire broke off the other side and rendered the bulb DOA. Now to find out what size, color and type of bulb it was. It was small and emits a green hue. I know it is 24VDC. The only bulbs I have on the boat are the halogen bulbs from old lamps, but it gets TOO hot too quickly and are too bright.

The search is on.

 

[dtfeld]

The response from Paneltronics was simple: "This is no longer available".

Yesterday I decided to remove it and take a look. It is a simple acrylic block block, painted white on 5 sides and a white painted sticker on what would be the exterior face side. The bulb is TINY and inserted at the bottom via a simple little hole. The wires are soldered to it and in my case, the ground wire was no longer attached.

As luck would have it, while trying to solder it back on the + wire broke off the other side and rendered the bulb DOA. Now to find out what size, color and type of bulb it was. It was small and emits a green hue. I know it is 24VDC. The only bulbs I have on the boat are the halogen bulbs from old lamps, but it gets TOO hot too quickly and are too bright.

The search is on.

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That looks like the top of an LED. If you can measure it (likely 5mm or 3mm) you should be able to buy a replacement (or a hundred) pretty inexpensively. These should be connected to a little circuit that drops the voltage to around 3V, you can confirm with a MM. The only issue is, the LED may produce a slightly different color than the original, so maybe replace all of them if its an issue.

 

[TheWolfTC]

Thank you, much appreciated.
I just found these, should be simpler.

 

[dtfeld]

I would agree except I would expect the Paneltronics to have that circuitry already there. I'd either check the lead voltages first or buy both types... $5 for the other LEDs is cheaper than driving back and forth to the boat.

 

[TheWolfTC]

I would agree except I would expect the Paneltronics to have that circuitry already there. I'd either check the lead voltages first or buy both types... $5 for the other LEDs is cheaper than driving back and forth to the boat.

There isn't any "circuitry".
It is 2 wires coming off a 24vdc connection that feeds the other backlit paneltronics in the same fashion. It is literally a small bulb inserted into the bottom of the acrylic.(Nothing fancy at all)

I followed the wires to the source and it is the simplest wiring job on the boat. LOL I had a couple halogen 24v bulbs to test with, and they worked but are just too bright and hot. It's an easy fix now that we found the correct LED's to insert.

Thanks