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Frequently Asked Questions:
If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel free to contact us.
SSM Tricolor-Anchor Light:
You say "#1 in quality & safety", how do you figure?
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We set out to design the best Tricolor-Anchor light available, so we went the extra mile to use the best materials and highest performance electronics. As a result, our light will last longer and perform better than the competition.
Our biggest safety advantage is that our light shines at full brightness on a dead battery with only 4 volts left. You will be easily seen with an SSM LED light, when other lights have long since gone out.
We have detailed information available on the Tricolor-Anchor page.
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Will the tri-color light up my wind direction indicator?
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Most likely. The stern light shines up by over 60 degrees from horizontal so it's quite easy to have the tricolor illuminate the wind indicator.
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Will it light up my cockpit?
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No. The stern light shines down by roughly 40 degrees from horizontal so it will miss your cockpit but it will still be visible to other vessels at close range.
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What does your Five-Year Warranty include?
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We warranty the SSM Tricolor-Anchor to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of five years. If the light fails in that time, we will repair or replace your light, at our option. Please see our 5 year warranty for the complete text.
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How much power does it take?
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Power draw is approximately 400ma for each light function which is roughly 80% less consumption than standard 25W incandescent bulbs. The actual draw varies a little with LED color. The Tri-color draw measures ~380mA while the anchor light measures ~420mA. Compare this to the 2 Amps drawn by a 12V 25W incandescent lamp.
The power saved can be redirected to other uses like refrigeration or water making.
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Can I use it with just 2 wires?
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Yes. The SSM Tricolor-Anchor supports two and three wire modes.
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I'm running new wire in my mast. What size should I use?
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Because of the low power consumption of SSM lights, you could go as small as 20 gauge but we recommend using 16 gauge wire for physical strength.
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Will it interfere with my radio?
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No. The electronics are inherently RF shielded by the case design and the electrical feed contains a highly effective "PI" filter to ensure the power stays clean.
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SOStrobe:
How is your device better than a strobe?
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Our SOStrobe blinks your navigation lights and/or anchor light with the Internationally recognized S.O.S. pattern. This is a far more attention getting pattern as strobes may be confused for other search and rescue craft or an unrelated aircraft.
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Are strobes illegal?
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Strobes are illegal in International waters, although they are permitted as an emergency distress signal under U.S. Inland Rules.
The SOStrobe sidesteps the issue by sending a message rather than just flashing.
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