I've got a couple of backup ACR flashlight/strobe combinations which are activated by some sort of magnetic rotary switch on a bezel outside the unit. Seem pretty simple, and would seem like a good option to activate a battery powered bilge pump. Anyone have any experience with anything like this for a waterproof switch application on a kayak? Any resources for switches like these which would avoid deck penetration? Jack *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Jack, I've mounted a waterproof switch (see West Marine Catalog) in a Radio Shack project box (sealed with marine sealer), and then fastened this rig with high grade velcro to the underside of the deck at the front of the coaming, just off center. This arrangement stays in place and is accessible by pressing *through* the spray skirt. While everyone knows I am not averse to making holes in my deck (I'll never be able to sell this boat), I didn't want a switch protruding and getting caught/broken on something. >I've got a couple of backup ACR flashlight/strobe combinations which are activated by some sort of magnetic rotary switch on a bezel outside the unit. Seem pretty simple, and would seem like a good option to activate a battery powered bilge pump. > >Anyone have any experience with anything like this for a waterproof switch application on a kayak? Any resources for switches like these which would avoid deck penetration? > >Jack > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
bob wrote 'I didn't want a switch protruding and getting caught/broken on something' I put a plastic garden irrigation hose 'stirrup' over mine, to protect it. . works well nick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Nick wrote, "I put a plastic garden irrigation hose 'stirrup' over [my pump switch], to protect it. . works well." Okay, Nick, this is starting to sound like one of those Australian martini olive thingies you were talking about a while back. Y'wanna maybe define "stirrup" a bit more for us? Especially since it worked! Jack *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
they probably have a proper name. I'm just referring to the horseshoe shaped plastic clamps (kind of an arch with feet) that one uses to attach irrigation hose to a wall or other structure. they are nice and wide and cover the switch but don't restrict access to it. for the fashion victims out there - best of all they come in very smart BLACK. I guess one of the stainless steel ones from a marine shop would also work - the sort of thing that used to be common on sea kayaks to run decklines etc through before recessed deck fittings caught on. nick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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