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DaveR
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Initially Posted - 01/24/2008 :  14:50:37  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
I ordered some small magnet driven LED's last year and put them in the Galley drawers for light at night. Worked out pretty good until the two-sided tape on the lights gave out. So the other day I cut 3 1" x 3/4" x 3/4" wood blocks, glued the magnets to the bottom, pre-drilled 1 central hole (for a stainless screw) in each and attached them to the drawer frame at the required place and Wha-La! Lit drawers! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMRjcObNvJ4"]Here's a little video[/url]. If you like, the light's are available [url="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LDQ4O2?tag=thepersonsite-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B000LDQ4O2&adid=09WTCNP9MFRF05Y69ANA&"]here[/url].
Quickest mod ever! edit: Of course if you do order the lights make sure and use the Amazon Store link here at the association!
Dave Robbins
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Daytona Bch., FL



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stampeder
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Response Posted - 01/24/2008 :  16:00:02  Show Profile
very cool. I can think of several places for those lites.

thanx for posting.
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 01/24/2008 :  17:17:26  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Gary - Thanks for sharing the video/info ! Amazing what they think up.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 01/25/2008 :  07:13:53  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Dave, they are great little lights. I got a pack of them at Harbor Freight. One of the magnet type is on the galley door, one of the press to lites is in the head just inside the door, and another is behind the steps in the cabin. We don't have any drawers like on the C25, and my cutlery draw is too skinny for them.

Nice job on the video!

Paul
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 01/25/2008 :  08:19:39  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
I wonder how long the "Dot Lights" would last if placed in the storrage cubbies inthe cockpit. At an anchorage they would provide inobtrusive light for the cockpit, and provide a level of safety without being so bright as to wash out the view of the night sky.

Great ideas folks!
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GaryB
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Response Posted - 01/25/2008 :  14:20:29  Show Profile
I would think the Dot Lites should last a couple of days.
Edited by - GaryB on 01/25/2008 14:21:38
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Renzo
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Response Posted - 01/26/2008 :  09:14:24  Show Profile
Great idea but a word of caution: Be careful that the location of the magnets does not effect your compass. same goes for stereo speakers.
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 01/27/2008 :  09:15:32  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
I don't like to put any flame next to my drawers.



Edited by - Champipple on 01/28/2008 13:41:54
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