Blue Sea Systems 2356 Water-Resistant 4 Gang Common BusBar with Cover, 100A

The Blue Sea Systems 2356 is a water-resistant 4 gang common bus bar built for consolidating positive distribution circuits or collecting negative and AC ground returns in a single, space-saving block. The buss and terminal clips are tin-plated copper C11000 for corrosion resistance, and the bus bar accepts standard ring or spade terminals so it wires up with ordinary hand tools rather than proprietary connectors. A single 1 x #10-32 terminal stud handles the incoming 8 AWG to 4 AWG feed, while four #8-32 terminal screws each accept 16 AWG to 10 AWG load wires, giving you four independent output circuits off one input.

A snap-on cover keeps the terminals protected and includes storage for four write-on circuit labels so each connection can be identified at a glance. Three wire plugs are included to seal off any of the four load positions that are not in use, preserving the water-resistant rating when fewer than four wires are connected. The 2356 is designed to nest with the ST-Blade Water-Resistant Fuse Block (5056 or 5056100) and with other Water-Resistant 100A Common BusBars (2356 or 2356100) for a compact, stacked wiring layout.

Note: the 2356 is not ABYC compliant and is not intended for marine applications; for marine installations use part number 2356100, the marine-rated version of this same bus bar.

Specifications

• Brand: Blue Sea Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2356
• Number of Gangs/Circuits: 4
• Maximum Voltage: 300 Volts AC / 48 Volts DC
• Continuous Rating: 100 Amps AC / 100 Amps DC
• Bus Material: Tin-Plated Copper C11000
• Terminal Stud: 1 x #10-32
• Terminal Screws: 4 x #8-32
• Wire Size, Input: 8 AWG to 4 AWG
• Wire Size, Load (each of 4 circuits): 16 AWG to 10 AWG
• Mounting Holes: Accepts 1/4 inch (6mm) screws
• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.42 pounds
• UPC: 632085023560
• Includes: 4 write-on circuit labels, 3 wire plugs, cover

Fitment

Nests with the ST-Blade Water-Resistant Fuse Block (5056 or 5056100) and with other Water-Resistant 100A Common BusBars (2356 or 2356100). Accepts ATO/ATC-style low profile fuses and circuit breakers, sold separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Blue Sea Systems 2356 rated for marine use? No, the 2356 is not ABYC compliant and is not intended for marine applications. Blue Sea Systems makes part number 2356100, an ABYC-compliant version of this same bus bar, specifically for marine installations.

How many circuits does the 2356 bus bar support? The 2356 is a 4 gang common bus bar, meaning it splits a single input into four independent output circuits from one water-resistant block.

What wire sizes fit the 2356? The single input terminal stud on the 2356 accepts 8 AWG to 4 AWG wire, and each of the four load terminal screws accepts 16 AWG to 10 AWG wire.

What is the continuous amperage rating of the 2356? The Blue Sea Systems 2356 is rated for 100 amps AC/100 amps DC continuous, with a maximum voltage of 300 volts AC / 48 volts DC.

What material is the bus bar made of? The 2356 uses a tin-plated copper C11000 buss and terminal clips, which resist corrosion in harsh electrical environments.

What type of terminals does the 2356 accept? The 2356 accepts standard ring or spade type terminals, allowing wiring with ordinary hand tools rather than a proprietary connector system.

What is included with the 2356 bus bar? Each 2356 ships with a protective cover, four write-on circuit labels for identifying each connection, and three wire plugs to seal unused load positions.

Can the 2356 be stacked with other Blue Sea components? Yes, the 2356 nests with the ST-Blade Water-Resistant Fuse Block (5056 or 5056100) and with other Water-Resistant 100A Common BusBars (2356 or 2356100) for a compact, space-saving wiring layout.

How much does the 2356 bus bar weigh? The Blue Sea Systems 2356 common bus bar weighs 0.42 pounds.

How is the 2356 mounted? The 2356 has mounting holes that accept 1/4 inch (6mm) screws for boat or ground mounting.

What is the difference between the 2356 and the 2356100? The 2356 and 2356100 share the same water-resistant 4 gang common bus bar design, but the 2356100 is the ABYC-compliant version intended for marine use, while the 2356 is not ABYC compliant and is not intended for marine applications.

What is the 2356 bus bar typically used for? The Blue Sea Systems 2356 is used for positive distribution wiring or for collecting negative or AC ground circuits into a single common connection point.