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Blue Sea Systems  |  SKU: LOS-20790  |  Barcode: 632085082895

Blue Sea 8289 Water Resistant Contura III Switch - ON-OFF-ON - Black

$16.99 USD $23.53

Product Description

The Water Resistant Contura Switch in Black is the perfect solution for marine applications, offering robust performance and durability in demanding nautical environments. Engineered to withstand the rigors of life on the water, this switch ensures reliable control of your boat's electrical systems.

Key Features

  • Superior Durability: Resistant to vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt spray, ensuring long-lasting performance on the water.
  • Marine-Grade Construction: Specially manufactured for mounting in Blue Sea Systems' water-resistant panels, providing seamless integration into your boat's setup.
  • Ignition Protected: Certified safe for installation aboard gasoline-powered boats, minimizing the risk of ignition-related hazards.
  • Compliance with Safety Standards: Meets UL1500 and ISO8846 ignition protection requirements, ensuring high safety and reliability.
  • Long-Lasting LED: Equipped with an LED rated for 100,000 hours with an 18-milliampere draw, providing clear and enduring status indicators.

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Product Number (PN) 8289
Color Black
Switch Configuration DPDT (Double Pole, Double Throw)
Action Momentary: (ON) - OFF - ON
Embedded LEDs 1 LED, rated 100,000 hours, 18 mA
Voltage Rating
  • 12 Volts DC: 20 Amperes
  • 24 Volts DC: 15 Amperes
Sealing Internal and external gasket panel seal for enhanced water resistance
Temperature Range -40°C to 85°C
Mounting Hole Dimensions 1.45" x 0.83"
Box Dimensions 1" H x 1" W x 3" L
Weight 0.1 lbs
UPC 632085082895

Installation and Compatibility

The Water Resistant Contura Switch is designed for easy installation into Blue Sea Systems' water-resistant panels, ensuring a secure and protected fit. Its compact dimensions and lightweight construction make it an ideal choice for various marine applications, from controlling lighting systems to managing auxiliary equipment.

Safety and Compliance

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, visit P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Ensuring the highest safety standards, this switch is ignition protected and compliant with UL1500 and ISO8846 standards, making it a trusted component for marine electrical systems.

Product Details

  • Color: Black
  • Switch Type: DPDT (Double Pole, Double Throw)
  • Action: Momentary: (On) - Off - On
  • Box Dimensions: 1" H x 1" W x 3" L
  • Weight: 0.1 lbs
  • UPC: 632085082895

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