Marinco 7183-BSS 285-Series 50A Surface Mount Circuit Breaker

The Marinco 7183-BSS is a 285-Series, 50 amp surface mount marine circuit breaker (also sold under the Blue Sea Systems name). It combines a switch and a manual-reset breaker in one unit. That makes it a good fit for protecting DC circuits and panels on boats.

Key Features:

• Rated for 50 A at a maximum of 48V DC
• Surface mount design
• Drop-in replacement for 185-Series circuit breakers
• Visible reset lever shows when the breaker is open
• Ignition protected and safe for gasoline-powered boats, meeting SAE J1171 external ignition protection requirements
• Weather-resistant construction
• "Trip free" design: the breaker cannot be held closed after it trips
• Thermally responsive bi-metal blade, Type III (switchable, manual reset, trip free)

Specifications:

• Interrupt capacity: 3000A at 48V
• Terminal studs: M6, accepting a 1/4 in. ring terminal
• Terminal stud torque: 50 in-lb (5.65 Nm)
• Operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C
• Weight: approximately 0.5 lb

Not intended for use as a switch where high in-rush currents are expected.