Blue Sea 8218 Water Resistant Contura III Switch - Gray [8218]

The Blue Sea 8218 is a gray water - resistant Contura switch. It features a double - pole, single - throw design with an OFF - ON action. There's 1 embedded LED rated for 100,000 hours half - life. This switch is resistant to vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt spray. It's specially made for Blue Sea Systems' water - resistant panels and is ignition - protected, safe for gasoline - powered boats, meeting UL1500 and ISO8846 requirements. It can handle 20 amperes at 12 volts DC and 15 amperes at 24 volts DC. It has internal and external gasket panel seals, a temperature rating from - 40°C to 85°C, and a mounting hole of 1.45' x 0.83'. The LED amperage is 18 milliamperes. Color is grey, it's a DPST switch with an On/Off action. Box dimensions are 2'H x 3'W x 4'L and it weighs 0.1 lbs. UPC is 632085082185. Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals like di(2 - ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which may cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Check P65Warnings.ca.gov for more info.

Using the Blue Sea 8218 switch is easy. Just install it in the mounting hole (1.45' x 0.83') of your Blue Sea Systems' water - resistant panel. You can connect it to a 12 - volt or 24 - volt DC power source, depending on your needs. The switch has an On/Off action, so you can easily control the power. Remember, this switch is ignition - protected, so it's safe to use on gasoline - powered boats. When it comes to maintenance, it's quite low - maintenance due to its resistance to vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt spray. But you should still check the internal and external gasket panel seals regularly to make sure they're in good condition. The LED has a long lifespan of 100,000 hours half - life, but if it stops working, you may need to replace it. Also, be aware that this product can expose you to harmful chemicals, so take necessary precautions. Check P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information about the chemicals and their risks.