Constantly Burning out bow light

[db3155]

Originally Posted by striper56

I have a new Perko bow light that is constantly burning out the bulb if I leave it on for a long period of time. 5-6 Hours. Where should I start for fix the problem? Thanks for your help.

you have the wrong bulb.

[NoBones]

Weak ground or hot wire, to much resistance on the bulb...
12 volts, is 12 volts !!!
Would burn out if it were a 6 volt bulb..