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Old 10-24-2022, 12:18 PM   #1
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Aqua Signal Type 40 how to open up?

I have an Aqua Signal type 40 anchor light. I am trying to figure out how to open it up to change the bulb without breaking it. It probably not been opened up for 20+ years. Anyone know how to do this?
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Some Aquasignal lights had a very long thin screw that held it together but this doesn’t look like one. It may have a screw on top. Try gently turning the top and see if it unscrews. Have you looked for an owners manual online?
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Twist it carefully, it only takes about 30-40 degrees. It comes apart where the clear lense meets the black plastic, I think at the bottom of the lense but not certain. I could not find a manual anywhere and dried salt makes it stick. Light tapping seemed to get it loose for me
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Maybe lube it with something to help the dried up salt break free. I looked for a manual too and didn’t find anything either.
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This is what the base looks like, if you look carefully you can see the track on each side where the lense inserts and rotates. Search on ebay for a higher resolution pic.
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you guys are the BEST! thanks so much - i got it off with a little WD-40
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