Overview

The Perko 0052DP is a double contact bayonet socket for marine light assemblies that use this bulb base. It has a brass body with wire leads, a 1 inch socket length, and 6 inch wire leads, which makes it a practical replacement when space inside the light housing is limited.

This is the kind of service part that matters when a light stops working because the old socket is worn, corroded, or no longer holding the bulb securely. Instead of changing the whole fixture, this socket gives you a straightforward way to repair a compatible light and get it back into service.

Key features

• Double contact bayonet socket for compatible marine lighting applications
• Brass construction
• 1 inch socket length for installations with limited room inside the fixture
• 6 inch wire leads for splicing into existing light wiring during replacement work
• Useful for navigation light maintenance and other repairs that call for this socket style

Compatibility and fit

Check the bulb base and the existing socket style before ordering, since this part is for double contact bayonet setups and not single contact or miniature bayonet versions. The 1 inch body length and 6 inch leads are worth checking as well when you are working inside a small light housing or replacing a factory-installed socket with limited wire slack.

Installation and setup

Typical installation involves removing the old socket, reconnecting the leads, and positioning the new socket so the bulb sits square in the fixture. While the light is apart, it also helps to inspect the housing, lens seal, and wiring condition so the repair holds up in normal marine use.

Use on board

This socket is a good match for boat owners handling routine light repairs rather than replacing a full fixture. It suits navigation light service on cruising boats, fishing boats, and trailerable boats where a small replacement part can put an otherwise usable light back to work.