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Blue Sea Systems 8285 Water Resistant Contura III Switch SPDT (On)-Off-(On) Black

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Blue Sea Systems

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Part Number

8285
06/01/2036 3:53 AM
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$15.56

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Product Details

The Blue Sea Systems 8285 is a water resistant Contura III rocker switch designed for demanding marine and powersports applications. This single pole, double throw (SPDT) switch features a momentary (On)-Off-(On) action, making it ideal for momentary control applications like windlass or thruster operation.

Key Features:

  • Ignition protected for safe installation on gasoline-powered boats - meets UL1500 and ISO8846 standards
  • Water resistant construction with internal and external gasket panel seals
  • Engineered to withstand vibration, shock, thermal shock, moisture, and salt spray
  • Compatible with Blue Sea Systems water resistant panels
  • Black actuator with no embedded LED indicator
  • Temperature rated from -40°C to 85°C for extreme environment performance

Electrical Specifications:

  • 12V DC: 20 amp rating
  • 24V DC: 15 amp rating
  • LED amperage (when used with lighted accessories): 18 milliamperes
  • LED life: 100,000 hours to half brightness

Installation Details:

  • Mounting hole required: 1.45" x 0.83" rectangular cutout
  • Single pole, double throw switching configuration
  • Momentary contact in both on positions - spring returns to center off position

This rugged marine-grade switch is specifically manufactured for mounting in Blue Sea Systems water resistant panels, ensuring reliable performance in wet, corrosive environments where standard switches would fail.

Products specifications

Color

Black

Positions

(On)-Off-(On)

Type

SPDT

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