Neptune X6 Through-Hull Underwater LED Light
Low-profile SAE 316L stainless-steel underwater lighting for demanding marine installations.
Low-Profile Stainless-Steel Underwater Lighting
The Neptune X6 is a low-profile through-hull underwater LED light designed for boats requiring a durable, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fixture. Its SAE 316L stainless-steel unibody, thick tempered-glass lens, integrated thermal management, and protected electronics are designed for demanding below-waterline installations.
The fixture projects only ~5mm beyond the hull and uses a 100mm outer bezel, providing a clean installation with a relatively small exterior footprint.
The blue model provides vivid underwater accent lighting while maintaining low electrical demand.
High-performance through-hull underwater lighting in a compact stainless-steel housing. The Neptune X6 combines useful underwater illumination, a low-profile exterior design, and rugged stainless-steel construction.
Six 5W Cree® LEDs provide efficient underwater illumination. High-intensity blue light provides vivid underwater accent illumination. Instant-on illumination with no warm-up time.
The SAE 316L stainless-steel housing is highly resistant to corrosion in marine environments and does not use a separate sacrificial anode as part of the fixture assembly. Installation must still follow proper bonding, isolation, sealing, and corrosion-control practices appropriate to the vessel and hull material.
Rugged construction with no fragile filament supports long service life and shock- and vibration-resistant performance.
Available Models
This page covers the blue Neptune X6 model currently available:
- Neptune X6 Blue – PN 9000494
The cool-white Neptune X6 (PN 9000487) has been discontinued and is no longer offered.
Product Features
- Low-profile through-hull design
- ~5mm exterior projection
- ~100mm outer diameter
- SAE 316L stainless-steel unibody
- 10mm tempered-glass lens
- Six 5W Cree® LEDs
- ~300+ lumens blue output
- 10–15VDC input for 12VDC systems
- Integrated thermal management
- Instant-on operation
- Non-polarized electrical connection
- Reverse-polarity protection
- Under-voltage and voltage-spike protection
- RFI/EMC protection
- IP68 ingress protection
- No fragile filament
- Maximum hull thickness less than 100mm
- 68mm hull opening
- Designed in the USA
Compliance and Environmental Testing
- Ignition-protection compliance under NMMA, USCG, ISO 8846, and SAE J1171 requirements
- ABYC H-27 side-load testing
- IP68 ingress protection
- MIL-STD-810G vibration and shock testing
- ASTM B117 salt-spray testing
- CE, FCC Part 15, and RoHS compliance
IP68 for permanent underwater installation when properly installed. Maximum installation depth: up to ~3 m below the waterline.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | Neptune X6 Blue Through-Hull Underwater LED Light |
| Part Number | PN 9000494 |
| LED color | Blue |
| Light Output | ~300+ lumens |
| LED configuration | Six 5W Cree® LEDs |
| Voltage Input | 10–15VDC (12VDC system) |
| Current Draw | ~2A at 12VDC |
| Maximum input power | ~25W |
| Recommended fuse | 3A slow-blow per light |
| Connection polarity | Non-polarized connection with reverse-polarity protection |
| Housing material | SAE 316L stainless steel |
| Lens material | 10mm tempered glass |
| Exterior projection | ~5mm (0.2 in.) |
| Outer diameter | ~100mm (3.9 in.) |
| Required hull opening | ~68mm (2 11/16 in.) |
| Maximum hull thickness | Less than 100mm |
| Maximum installation depth | Up to ~3 m below the waterline |
| Ingress rating | IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | −40 °F to 145 °F |
| Compliance | NMMA, USCG, ISO 8846, SAE J1171, ABYC H-27, MIL-STD-810G, ASTM B117, CE, FCC Part 15, RoHS |
Specifications are approximate. Confirm PN 9000494 and system voltage before ordering. The cool-white model (PN 9000487) has been discontinued.
Installation Requirements
- Installation must be performed by a qualified marine technician.
- Confirm adequate access inside the hull before drilling.
- Required hull opening is ~68mm.
- Maximum hull thickness must not exceed the specified limit.
- Use an appropriate marine-grade below-waterline sealant.
- Confirm compatibility with the vessel’s hull material.
- Use a 3A slow-blow fuse per light and appropriately sized marine wiring.
- Keep the lens free of paint and marine growth.
- Follow the full installation manual.
Maintenance
Keep the glass lens clean and free from paint, marine growth, and debris. Use only non-abrasive cleaning tools suitable for glass. Periodically inspect the housing, seal, wiring, and connections for damage or deterioration.
Underwater Lighting in Use
Application photographs illustrate underwater lighting effects. Confirm whether each photograph shows PN 9000494 specifically.
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