{"id":3565,"date":"2025-06-12T13:56:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/?page_id=3565"},"modified":"2025-06-21T14:29:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T12:29:47","slug":"choosing-your-electric-table-pedestal-comparing-our-onboard-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/nauticspares-advice-guides\/choosing-your-electric-table-pedestal-comparing-our-onboard-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing your electric table pedestal \u2013 comparing our onboard systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the confined and dynamic environment of a boat, every piece of equipment must serve multiple purposes: efficiency, adaptability, and safety. A table pedestal isn\u2019t just a static support \u2014 it can be a core component in modular living spaces, particularly when integrated with electric actuation. Choosing the right pedestal means evaluating technical needs, layout constraints, and the level of comfort expected.<\/p>\n<p>This guide presents a focused comparison between the two main electric pedestal solutions we offer at NauticSpares, both based on the proven NL2079 model, in its single and dual configurations.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Your intended use: single-point lift or synchronized transformation?<\/h2>\n<p>The first decision point is whether you need to lift a small, centrally mounted table, or if you&#8217;re looking to synchronize the height of a larger surface (e.g., dining tables or convertible beds).<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Use case<\/th>\n<th>Recommended configuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Coffee table in a cabin or small saloon<\/td>\n<td>Single NL2079 pedestal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dining table or multi-person setup<\/td>\n<td>NL2079 paired kit with synchronizer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Synchronized systems are essential for larger tables to ensure uniform movement and structural stability. They prevent uneven lifting and stress on the tabletop or mounting surfaces.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Technical differences: single vs synchronized kit<\/h2>\n<h3>NL2079 \u2013 Single Electric Table Pedestal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Material:<\/strong> 316 marine-grade stainless steel (mirror-polished)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke:<\/strong> 324 mm (313 mm retracted \u2192 637 mm extended)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Load capacity:<\/strong> 100 kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control:<\/strong> Wired rocker switch (optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:<\/strong> 12V DC \u2013 10A<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Standalone applications, limited space, simple up\/down conversion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>NL2079-paire-t-b \u2013 Synchronized Dual Pedestal Kit<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Includes:<\/strong> 2x NL2079 pedestals, 1x NL2120 synchronization box, 1x AT5189 wireless remote, 1x NL1494 rocker switch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Synchronization:<\/strong> Smooth, parallel motion of both pedestals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control:<\/strong> Radio remote + manual switch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 70 kg (full system)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Load capacity:<\/strong> 200 kg combined<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Dining tables, convertible lounges, luxury setups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Installation and integration<\/h2>\n<p>Both solutions follow similar installation steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fixed to the deck using M6 stainless screws with marine inserts<\/li>\n<li>Requires dedicated power supply line (12VDC \/ 10A per pedestal)<\/li>\n<li>Control units must be wired and paired before mounting the tabletop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The dual kit requires additional space and wiring for the synchronization box and cabling between pedestals. Always allow for testing before final table installation.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Use environment and maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>Both systems are rated for indoor and outdoor marine use, and constructed from corrosion-resistant materials. However, the dual system, due to its complexity and control setup, is better suited to larger vessels or custom-built furniture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maintenance checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rinse with fresh water after sea exposure<\/li>\n<li>Inspect wiring and fastening annually<\/li>\n<li>Lubricate moving parts (silicone spray) twice a year<\/li>\n<li>Replace remote battery as needed (dual kit only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Summary comparison<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>NL2079 Single Pedestal<\/th>\n<th>NL2079 Paired Kit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Number of pedestals<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Synchronization<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes (via NL2120)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Control method<\/td>\n<td>Manual switch (option)<\/td>\n<td>Remote + switch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Load capacity<\/td>\n<td>100 kg<\/td>\n<td>200 kg total<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Use case<\/td>\n<td>Small tables<\/td>\n<td>Dining tables, convertible spaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Installation complexity<\/td>\n<td>Low<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ideal for<\/td>\n<td>Saloon, cabin<\/td>\n<td>Lounge, cockpit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Choosing the right option<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re working on a single lifting point in a small or medium saloon, the standalone <strong>NL2079<\/strong> offers simplicity, reliability, and smooth operation in a compact footprint.<\/p>\n<p>For more ambitious layouts \u2014 where stability, precision, and comfort matter \u2014 the synchronized dual-pedestal kit (<strong>NL2079-paire-t-b<\/strong>) is a premium-grade solution trusted by yacht designers and owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the confined and dynamic environment of a boat, every piece of equipment must serve multiple purposes: efficiency, adaptability, and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":0,"parent":3535,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3565","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/138"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3565"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3565\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3566,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3565\/revisions\/3566"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3535"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}