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Blue Sea Systems 8220 Water Resistant Contura III Switch Gray On-Off-On DPDT

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Blue Sea Systems

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8220
06/01/2036 3:53 AM
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$23.08

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Product Details
Blue Sea Systems 8220 BLUE SEA 8220 SWITCH CONTURA DPDT

Water Resistant Contura Switch - Gray

PN:8220
Pole:Double
Throw:Double
Action ( ) = momentary:ON - OFF - ON
Embedded LEDs:2

Features:
  • Vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture and salt spray resistant
  • Specially manufactured for mounting in Blue Sea Systems' water resistant panels
  • Ignition Protected - Safe for installation aboard gasoline powered boats
  • Meets UL1500 and ISO8846 ignition protection requirements

Specifications 
Rating: 12 Volts DC20 Amperes 
Rating: 24 Volts DC15 Amperes
LightedLED rated 100,000 hours 1/2 life
SealsInternal and external gasket panel seal
Temperature Rating-40°C to 85°C
Mounting Hole1.45" x 0.83"
LED Amperage18 Milliamperes

WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Products specifications

Color

Gray

Positions

On-Off-On

Type

DPDT

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