Compass help

[solar]

Hi.

Tried to change the light bulb on my compass and I let almost all the liquid out of it by mistake...yes I know what I am !...This is how you make a small problem a big one GRRRR!
What are my options to repair it?

And...how do I change this *&^% light bulb correctly?! Can't see any opening to get to it? only a thin black wire lading inside the compass body.

Many thanks.

[dawntreader]

I got fed up replacing these bulbs as they only go once you are offshore  So I cut off my compass lamp holder and soldered in a 3-lamp red LED adhesive strip instead.

[solar]

What lamp holder?
Can't see it.maybe a picture?

[dawntreader]

Attached two photo's of what I have done but I don't have any of the original set-up. I used 2 pieces of 3-LED red strip. The tape holds these in place and is also  used as a mask to prevent too much light escaping.

[solar]

Many thanks dawntreader.Got it.

NOW all I need to solve is how to fill back the lost liquid...
Anyone can advise on that please?

[The Other Woman]

Hi

This topic as been covers before the link is !
http://www.bavariayacht.info/forum/index.php/topic,1618.msg9454.html#msg9454

Hope this helps.

Mick

[solar]

Thanks  The Other Woman.

Since the compass as my boat is 9 years old I'll go for a new compass and save me all the hassle.
Not too expensive.
Will consider the expanse as a learning fee for the future...