As part of the ongoing Stamford Harbor Lighthouse restoration project, we’re proud to announce another exciting milestone — the upgrade of the lighthouse’s Aid to Navigation beacon.
The navigation beacon, a classic Tideland ML-300 light, has guided mariners safely into Stamford Harbor for decades. First introduced 1967, the ML-300 became renowned for its reliability and durability in marine environments. Its iconic Fresnel lens design amplified light intensity while using minimal power, making it a technological breakthrough in its time. Thanks to recent improvements to the solar power system, the Stamford Lighthouse navigation light is brighter and more energy-efficient than ever.
New Bulb and Charging System Installed on the Stamford Lighthouse
Improvements to the navigation system include:
- Main Navigation Light Upgrade: The classic Tideland ML-300 navigation light was upgraded from a 12V 0.55 amp bulb to a brighter 12V 0.77 amp bulb, ensuring improved visibility for Stamford Harbor.
- Solar Panel Upgrade: Installed a Renogy 100 Watt 12 Volt solar panel, boosting energy efficiency to keep the light shining year-round.
- Charge Controller Upgrade: Replaced the old controller with a Victron Energy Blue Solar MPPT 100/50, enhancing system reliability and performance.
These upgrades greatly improve the power and efficiency of the navigation beacon, while preserving the Stamford lighthouse’s historical integrity and providing a brighter and safer Stamford Harbor.
New Solar Panel Installed on the Stamford Lighthouse
A heartfelt thanks to Tim Canary for lending his expertise to this critical phase of the restoration project!
As part of the ongoing Stamford Harbor Lighthouse restoration project, we’re proud to announce another exciting milestone — the upgrade of the lighthouse’s Aid to Navigation beacon.
The navigation beacon, a classic Tideland ML-300 light, has guided mariners safely into Stamford Harbor for decades. First introduced 1967, the ML-300 became renowned for its reliability and durability in marine environments. Its iconic Fresnel lens design amplified light intensity while using minimal power, making it a technological breakthrough in its time. Thanks to recent improvements to the solar power system, the Stamford Lighthouse navigation light is brighter and more energy-efficient than ever.
New Bulb and Charging System Installed on the Stamford Lighthouse
Improvements to the navigation system include:
- Main Navigation Light Upgrade: The classic Tideland ML-300 navigation light was upgraded from a 12V 0.55 amp bulb to a brighter 12V 0.77 amp bulb, ensuring improved visibility for Stamford Harbor.
- Solar Panel Upgrade: Installed a Renogy 100 Watt 12 Volt solar panel, boosting energy efficiency to keep the light shining year-round.
- Charge Controller Upgrade: Replaced the old controller with a Victron Energy Blue Solar MPPT 100/50, enhancing system reliability and performance.
These upgrades greatly improve the power and efficiency of the navigation beacon, while preserving the Stamford lighthouse’s historical integrity and providing a brighter and safer Stamford Harbor.
New Solar Panel Installed on the Stamford Lighthouse
A heartfelt thanks to Tim Canary for lending his expertise to this critical phase of the restoration project!
