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Developing an effective, ocean-proof, inexpensive, all-round LED anchor light, which could also be mass-produced, posed a challenge to Bebi Electronics. |
| After experimenting with a number of materials, we hit upon the concept of using a 25mm UPVC end cap as a form and final cover for the LED assembly. |  |
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In a more recent development, and after input from various sailing a cruising bulletin boards, we are now offering the Lulu Kaukaua with 5 meters of tinned cable as a removable LED anchor light, perfect for trailer boats. |
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Due to the everyday, commonplace nature of UPVC, it is a material that is often overlooked.
In actuality, it has some incredible physical characteristics, which accounts for it's use
throughout the boating industry. We chose to machine the cap to our purposes, as opposed to injection
molding, due to a cost benefit analysis of the cost of the mold over the expected sales life of the product.
As a nice side benefit, the light can be easily and neatly mounted to a 25mm (1") PVC pipe for a mast. |
| The top of the Owl is drilled to accept a screw eye (the Lulu Kaukaua is not drilled, it is intended to be hung from the 5 meter cable). As of 20 February 2007, we have finally found a source for a quality, stainless steel, eyescrew (screw eye) to suspend the light with, and it is included in our prices. As always, our prices are also inclusive of REGISTERED Fast Post Shipping for traceability ('Priority Air Mail' to Americans) world-wide, with a flat US$ 6.50 per order to cover processing the order. |
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We had been asked to provide our Owl LED anchor light, as well as our Beka Kaukaua Anchor and Cockpit light many times with a cigarette lighter plug. We had resisted for some time, as we didn't want to burden customers who didn't want it with paying the price of something they were going to cut off. Finally, sense sunk in at this end, and we now offer the choice of the Lulu (means 'Owl' in English) Kaukaua with a cigarette lighter plug already mounted. |
| We also have been asked by not only ocean cruisers, but by many coastal cruisers, to produce our Owl (or Lulu Kaukaua) light with a 'photo-switch' (also called an 'electric eye' or 'light-sensing switch'). After much testing of various components to produce a switch, in April 2009, we have begun offering these lights with an optional photoswitch. |  |
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The reason for the delay is that most light sensing switching circuits rely on what is called an LSR-Light Sensing Resistor. Although fine for sheltered, land use, these do not waterproof well and are the most common cause of failure of our competitor's products. By using a photo-transistor in a T-1 case, the switch's ability to percieve light not only duplicates that of the average human eye, but it can also be reliably weather sealed. |
| Electrically, we use an integral linear current regulator to provide maximum light intensity without negatively impacting the life of the LED's. We have had a light on 'Shangri-La' in continuous test for over 18 months without any sign of deterioration or discoloration in the lenses. It has been repeatedly subject to system voltages greater than 15 volts and as low as 11.5. The light has been subjected to tropical storms and the harsh radiation of the tropical sun. |  |
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We have beat on test lights with a 16-ounce (453.59237 gram) hammer and the only way we can get it to break is to deliver a slanting blow onto the electrical components themselves. We have put the lights into fires. We have submerged the lights to 1 atmosphere (32 feet) for 12 hours. We have even put test units into a furnace (see for yourself here). | |
| We have found that even with our own experience, that there is often a lot to learn from people who are actually 'doing it'.
Before we introduce a new LED running light or cabin light, we have them beta tested by cruising yachts here in Fiji. We also have
some of the local charter boats, both power and sail, to further test our products in daily use. A long term customer, Bob Wise of 'So It Goes', had a very unfortunate event happen on a passage, but he gave us a very nice, real life, data point about the water-fastness of our lights:
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| We have even used the light to find a boat on a dark night in the home of Bebi Electronics, beautiful Fawn Harbor on the island of Vanua Levu in the Fiji Islands! |  |
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Chris Blain, aboard the Alberg 35 , a Baja cruising veteran, shared with us this photo of an Owl LED anchor light that he installed on his Alberg 35 S/V 'Mal De Terre' | |
| Rob and Karen, aboard their C-Dory 22, M/v 'Life of Riley', made a very pretty install of one of our Owl lights onto a Perko 1209 Stow-Away Plug-In Type Pole. (For those who have been cruising for a long time, a C-Dory is a very pretty power boat, NOT a Cape Dory sailboat, something I learned, to my chagrin!) |
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As a consequence, we feel confident in stating that you will be completely satisfied with our Owl 360° Anchor Light. |
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| Regular Owl is shown, dimensions are identical to the Lulu Kaukaua | |
Specifications
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| 11-16vdc at rated light output | ||||
| 7.5 volts | ||||
| <0.090 amps (0.065 typical) | ||||
| Output constant over input voltage range due to integral current regulator | ||||
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| Minimum of 2 miles. See here to see where this number comes from. | ||||
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| >1 hour submersion at 1 meter depth in 25˚C sea water | ||||
| Owl-250mm fully tinned wire pigtail leads Lulu Kaukaua-5 meter (16.5') fully tinned wire cable | ||||
| Owl ~50 gm (~2 US oz.) Lulu Kaukaua ~150 gm (~5 US oz.) |
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| Height - 35mm (1-3/8"); Max Diameter - 46mm (1-13/16") OD 'Skirt' - 41mm (1-11/32"); ID 'Skirt' - 34mm (1-5/16") |
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Owl Pure White (250mm pigtail wire leads) US$ 32.50 |
Lulu Kaukaua Pure White (5 meter cable NO PLUG) US$ 37.50 |
Lulu Kaukaua Pure White (5 meter cable & CIGARETTE PLUG) US$ 40.50 |
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Owl Warm White (250mm pigtail wire leads) US$ 32.50 |
Lulu Kaukaua Warm White (5 meter cable NO PLUG) US$ 37.50 |
Lulu Kaukaua Warm White (5 meter cable & CIGARETTE PLUG) US$ 40.50 |
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Light Sensing Owl Pure White (250mm pigtail wire leads) US$ 36.00 |
Light Sensing Lulu Kaukaua Pure White (5 meter cable NO PLUG) US$ 41.00 |
Light Sensing Lulu Kaukaua Pure White (5 meter cable & CIGARETTE PLUG) US$ 43.00 |
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Light Sensing Owl Warm White (250mm pigtail wire leads) US$ 36.00 |
Light Sensing Lulu Kaukaua Warm White (5 meter cable NO PLUG) US$ 41.00 |
Light Sensing Lulu Kaukaua Warm White (5 meter cable & CIGARETTE PLUG) US$ 43.00 |
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In addition to the 'add to cart' button for a Kaukaua light (above), just 'click' on the adjacent button and in the quantity box that will come up, enter the additional cable length (in meters) that you'd like. As we have to schedule this into production, please allow an additional extra week for delivery. |
Additional Cable US$ 3.00/per meter |
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| (9 units or less, please email sales@bebi-electronics.com for larger quantities) | ||||
| Handling..... | Flat rate US$6.50 per order for our standard ULTRAFAST handling. (>81% of all orders are postmarked the day before they are ordered! Email us at sales@bebi-electronics.com if you have questions how we do this!) |
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| Registered Fast Post..... | NO CHARGE ANYWHERE! (Click here if you'd like more information about our shipping before you order). | |||
| Express..... | Please note that the buttons below DO NOT order product, they give you the OPTION of adding Express shipping to your existing order. Express does not measurably speed the delivery of your order (at quite a price!), but it does give you the ability to track your order. Thus, we only recommend it if you have a large order. | |||
| Europe, Africa, & Asia ~7 days, + tracking # US$44.00 |
NZ/Australia ~7 days, + tracking # US$17.00 |
N & S America ~7 days, + tracking # US$29.50 | ||
For Installation Suggestions, Please Click Here
To View Some Photo-Essays by Ourselves and
Our Customers
Click Here To See How Bill on S/V 'Norska' Installed His
MASINA MALOSI In An Aqua-Signal Tri-Color Fixture
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* In this application, 'Lulu' is not a state of mind. In the Fijian, Tongan, or Samoan languages, it is the word for Owl, the well known nocturnal avian hunter. Kaukaua literally means 'strong'. In this usage however, it has the same meaning as 'jumbo economy size' would to a Madison Avenue copywriter.
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