Description
Perko Medium Prefocus Socket E | Boat Supply Store
For owners of Perko 0800 and 1900 Series Solar-Ray® searchlights requiring precise illumination, this genuine Perko Medium Prefocus Socket (Code E) ensures optimal beam focus and longevity for your existing fixture. Designed as a direct OEM replacement, it guarantees correct electrical contact and mechanical fitment, crucial for maintaining the searchlight's intended operational parameters. Essential for restoring full functionality to your vessel's primary search and signaling apparatus, particularly for offshore operations requiring reliable night-time visibility.
Key Features
- Direct OEM Replacement for specific Perko Solar-Ray® models
- Precise Beam Focusing due to prefocus design
- Guaranteed Fitment for Perko 0800 Series Solar-Ray® Searchlights
- Guaranteed Fitment for Perko 1900 Series Solar-Ray® Searchlights
- Durable Construction for marine environment longevity
- Socket Code E Designation for accurate bulb compatibility
- Restores Optimal Performance to your searchlight
- Essential for Safety & Navigation at night
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Socket Code | E |
| Replacement for | Perko 0800 Series and 1900 Series Solar-Ray® Searchlights |
Who This Is For
Boat owners and marine technicians seeking to replace a worn or damaged prefocus socket in Perko 0800 or 1900 series Solar-Ray® searchlights. This part ensures your searchlight's beam accuracy and operational integrity are restored.
How It Compares
| Feature | Perko Medium Prefocus Socket E | Attwood Socket Assembly |
|---|---|---|
| Socket Type | Prefocus Socket (Code E) | Standard Bayonet |
| Primary Compatibility | Perko 0800 & 1900 Series Solar-Ray® Searchlights | Various Attwood lights |
Common Concerns Answered
Is this a direct replacement for the original socket in Perko 0800 or 1900 series searchlights?
Yes, this Perko 0895 Medium Prefocus Socket is engineered as a direct OEM replacement, ensuring precise fit and function for Perko 0800 and 1900 series Solar-Ray® searchlights.
Customers sometimes confuse it with general bulb sockets. How is this different?
This is a specialized prefocus socket (Code E), critical for aligning the bulb filament to create a focused beam from your Perko Solar-Ray® searchlight. General bulb sockets lack this precise alignment feature.
Availability can sometimes be an issue for older models. Is this readily available?
As a current offering from Boat Supply Store, this genuine Perko part is stocked to meet demand for essential repairs on these specific Perko searchlight models.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Perko searchlights is the 0895 Medium Prefocus Socket compatible with?
The 0895 Medium Prefocus Socket is specifically designed for Perko 0800 Series and 1900 Series Solar-Ray® Searchlights.
What type of bulb does this socket accommodate?
This socket is designated as Code E, indicating it is designed to accommodate the specific bulb type required for Perko 0800 and 1900 series Solar-Ray® searchlights to achieve proper prefocusing.
What is the installation difficulty for this socket?
The installation difficulty is rated as 2, requiring basic electrical knowledge and hand tools. It involves disconnecting power, removing the old socket, and connecting the new one. Professional installation is recommended if unfamiliar with marine electrical work.
Does this socket come with a bulb?
No, this listing is for the Perko Medium Prefocus Socket only. The bulb must be purchased separately.
What are the benefits of a prefocus socket over a standard socket?
A prefocus socket, like this Perko 0895, ensures the bulb's filament is precisely positioned to create a concentrated and focused beam from the searchlight. This is critical for effective long-range illumination and signaling, unlike standard sockets which offer less precise beam control.
