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Carlisle & Finch
Carlisle & Finch Searchlight 100W-C
Carlisle & Finch Carlisle & Finch Searchlight 100W-C — Signaling & Visual.
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Common issues
- Lamp/LED module failure from vibration or moisture ingress
- Lens/window degradation (fogging, cracking) reducing beam output
- Training/elevation motor wear reducing pointing accuracy
- Seal degradation allowing water ingress into the housing
- Control cable/connector corrosion at the deck gland
Inspection checklist
- Visually inspect lens/window for cracks, fogging, or salt buildup
- Function-test remote training/elevation control
- Check housing seals and gland for water ingress
- Verify lamp/LED operation and beam alignment
- Inspect power and control cabling for chafe or corrosion at entry points
Service intervals
| Lamp/LED functional check | typically every 1-3 months as part of routine deck equipment rounds |
| Seal/gasket inspection | annually |
| Drive motor lubrication | per maker's schedule, typically annually |
Critical spares
- Lamp/LED module
- Lens/window assembly
- Housing seal/gasket kit
- Control cable/connector
Safety
- Electrical connections at deck level are weather-exposed - confirm sealing is intact before energizing
- High-intensity beam - avoid direct eye exposure at close range
- Working aloft or on exposed deck for mounting access in heavy weather
Class survey
Searchlights generally sit outside core classification machinery survey scope; where listed as navigation/signalling equipment, flag state checks focus on functional availability rather than a formal class survey.
Estimated lifetime:
Marine searchlights of this type are typically rated for several thousand hours of lamp/LED life (commonly in the low thousands for conventional lamps, well into the tens of thousands for LED sources) with the housing and drive mechanism lasting considerably longer given proper seal maintenance - confirm the actual light source life against the specific unit fitted
Components & Design
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Technical Data
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