{"product_id":"blue-sea-systems-8232-contura-iii-spdt-on-off-on-rocker-switch-gray-water-resistant-marine-panel-switch-20a","title":"Blue Sea Systems Contura III SPDT On-Off-On Rocker Switch, Gray - Part 8232","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Sea Systems Contura III rocker switch, part number 8232, is a water-resistant SPDT On-Off-On switch built for marine electrical panels. It is designed to mount into Blue Sea Systems Contura Water Resistant Panels and Contura Switch Mounting Panels, giving boat owners a reliable way to control two-position lighting or accessory circuits from a single switch. A typical application is combining navigation lights or an anchor light where independent bulbs are used, letting the operator switch between the two lighting states from one rocker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe switch body is molded from durable plastic with brass contacts for dependable current-carrying performance, and it carries an IP44 ingress protection rating along with a CE mark. It meets UL 1500 and ISO 8846 external ignition protection requirements, which is the standard marine electrical installations are held to for spark and ignition safety near fuel sources. The switch is built to resist vibration, shock, thermal shock, moisture, and salt spray, conditions common in a marine helm or dash environment. It includes a single position-indicator LED that illuminates when the switch is in the ON position, making its status easy to read at a glance, even at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElectrically, the 8232 is rated for a maximum operating current of 20 Amps at 12 Volts DC or 15 Amps at 24 Volts DC, covering the two most common marine DC voltage systems. It is finished in gray to match Blue Sea Systems' Contura panel line and uses screw terminal connections for wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Sea Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8232\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contura III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e On-Off-On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combining navigation lights or anchor light with independent bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Illumination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position to Light - ON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Operating Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Amps at 12 Volts DC, 15 Amps at 24 Volts DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panel Mount (Contura Water Resistant Panels and Contura Switch Mounting Panels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress Protection Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE Marked; meets UL 1500 and ISO 8846 external ignition protection requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Temperature Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Degrees Celsius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Temperature Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85 Degrees Celsius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 632085082321\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat switch configuration does the Blue Sea Systems 8232 use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part number 8232 is an SPDT (single pole double throw) On-Off-On rocker switch, meaning it has two active positions plus a center off position, both of which are maintained rather than momentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this switch have a built-in indicator light?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the 8232 includes one LED that illuminates when the switch is moved to the ON position, so its status is visible at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat panels is the 8232 designed to mount in?\u003c\/strong\u003e This Contura III switch is designed to mount in Blue Sea Systems Contura Water Resistant Panels and Contura Switch Mounting Panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the current rating of the 8232 switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8232 is rated for a maximum operating current of 20 Amps at 12 Volts DC or 15 Amps at 24 Volts DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Contura III 8232 rated for wet or exposed marine locations?\u003c\/strong\u003e The switch carries an IP44 ingress protection rating and is built to resist vibration, shock, thermal shock, moisture, and salt spray, making it suited to exposed marine dash and panel locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is part number 8232?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blue Sea Systems 8232 Contura III switch is finished in gray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 8232 switch typically used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e This SPDT On-Off-On switch is commonly used for combining navigation lights or an anchor light where independent bulbs are wired to each switch position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the contact material inside the 8232?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8232 uses brass contacts housed in a plastic switch body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 8232 meet any marine ignition safety standards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is CE marked and meets UL 1500 and ISO 8846 external ignition protection requirements, the standards applicable to marine electrical switches installed near fuel sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Blue Sea Systems 8232 switch weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8232 weighs 0.09 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat operating temperature range is the 8232 rated for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8232 is rated with a lower temperature rating of 40 degrees Celsius and an upper temperature rating of 85 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connection type does the 8232 use for wiring?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8232 Contura III switch uses screw terminal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Sea Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48989520036059,"sku":"BSS-8232","price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/8232.jpg?v=1784507262","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/blue-sea-systems-8232-contura-iii-spdt-on-off-on-rocker-switch-gray-water-resistant-marine-panel-switch-20a","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}