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Com-Pac Model Specific Discussions => CP-16's => Topic started by: xuno_gil on August 18, 2017, 10:39:08 PM

Title: Wiring and plug question
Post by: xuno_gil on August 18, 2017, 10:39:08 PM
Hello all,

Below is a picture of two things I have questions about.
First, one can see the wiring for my mast light that is broken, where is this suppose to be connected to?
Second, one can also see a plug dead center on the pic, it is a 4 pin junction plug. What is this plug and what does it do? Can it be for my mast lights?

Gracias all!

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z398/xuno_gil/1985%20Com-Pac%2016/IMG_0615.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/xuno_gil/media/1985%20Com-Pac%2016/IMG_0615.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Wiring and plug question
Post by: JTMeissner on August 19, 2017, 07:43:36 AM
My guess from miles away is that the connection is for your mast lights.  Looks like this Hella fitting:
(http://www.downwindmarine.com/images/P/711427.jpg)

The plug is missing for the socket on the deck.  With four prongs, you have options for what/how many lights in the mast, but your wire looks like it just has two used. 

Other options:
(http://www.downwindmarine.com/images/P/91001846.jpg)

-Justin
Title: Re: Wiring and plug question
Post by: xuno_gil on August 19, 2017, 09:38:16 AM
Ok thanks. That is what I was guessing after I did a little google searching. Seems like the plug could have easily just been a 2 pin instead of a 4 pin because like you mentioned all I have a is 2 wires going to the mast but I rather have more options than less.
Thanks
Title: Re: Wiring and plug question
Post by: Citroen/Dave on August 20, 2017, 04:49:41 PM
The four pins rather than two help hold things together more securely.  Of course, you can add another function up the mast like a spreader light.