The Blue Sea 8287 Black Water-Resistant Contura III Switch is a top - notch choice for marine applications. It features a double - pole, single - throw design with an OFF - ON action. This switch has one embedded LED with a 100,000 - hour half - life rating. It's vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt - spray resistant, making it durable in tough marine environments. Specially made for Blue Sea Systems' water - resistant panels, it's ignition protected, meeting UL1500 and ISO8846 requirements, which means it's safe for gasoline - powered boats. With ratings of 20 Amperes at 12 Volts DC and 15 Amperes at 24 Volts DC, it offers reliable performance. It has internal and external gasket panel seals, a temperature rating from - 40°C to 85°C, and a mounting hole size of 1.45' x 0.83'. The LED amperage is 18 Milliamperes. The switch is black in color, with a DPST configuration and an On/Off action. Its box dimensions are 2'H x 3'W x 4'L and it weighs 0.1 lbs. UPC: 632085082871. Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals like di(2 - ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which may cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. More info at P65Warnings.ca.gov.


Using your Blue Sea 8287 Black Water - Resistant Contura III Switch is easy. Simply connect it to the appropriate power source following the voltage and amperage ratings. For 12 Volts DC, the maximum amperage is 20 Amperes, and for 24 Volts DC, it's 15 Amperes. When mounting, make sure to use the 1.45' x 0.83' mounting hole as specified. Note that this switch is specially designed for Blue Sea Systems' water - resistant panels, so use it accordingly. As for maintenance, keep it clean from dirt and debris. Since it's resistant to vibration, shock, moisture, and salt spray, it can handle tough marine conditions, but try to avoid extreme physical damage. Be aware that this product can expose you to harmful chemicals. If you're in California, check P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information. When not in use, turn the switch to the OFF position to save power and ensure safety.