Blue Sea Systems Contura III SPDT On-Off-On Rocker Switch, Gray - Part 8232

The 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.

The 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.

Electrically, 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.

Specifications

• Brand: Blue Sea Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: 8232
• Series: Contura III
• Switch Type: Rocker
• Circuit Type: SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw)
• Operation Mode: On-Off-On
• Typical Application: Combining navigation lights or anchor light with independent bulbs
• Number of LEDs: 1
• LED Illumination: Position to Light - ON
• Maximum Operating Current: 20 Amps at 12 Volts DC, 15 Amps at 24 Volts DC
• Contact Material: Brass
• Housing Material: Plastic
• Color: Gray
• Mounting Type: Panel Mount (Contura Water Resistant Panels and Contura Switch Mounting Panels)
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP44
• Certifications: CE Marked; meets UL 1500 and ISO 8846 external ignition protection requirements
• Lower Temperature Rating: 40 Degrees Celsius
• Upper Temperature Rating: 85 Degrees Celsius
• UPC: 632085082321
• Weight: 0.09 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What switch configuration does the Blue Sea Systems 8232 use? 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.

Does this switch have a built-in indicator light? 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.

What panels is the 8232 designed to mount in? This Contura III switch is designed to mount in Blue Sea Systems Contura Water Resistant Panels and Contura Switch Mounting Panels.

What is the current rating of the 8232 switch? The 8232 is rated for a maximum operating current of 20 Amps at 12 Volts DC or 15 Amps at 24 Volts DC.

Is the Contura III 8232 rated for wet or exposed marine locations? 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.

What color is part number 8232? The Blue Sea Systems 8232 Contura III switch is finished in gray.

What is the 8232 switch typically used for? 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.

What is the contact material inside the 8232? The 8232 uses brass contacts housed in a plastic switch body.

Does the 8232 meet any marine ignition safety standards? 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.

How much does the Blue Sea Systems 8232 switch weigh? The 8232 weighs 0.09 pounds.

What operating temperature range is the 8232 rated for? The 8232 is rated with a lower temperature rating of 40 degrees Celsius and an upper temperature rating of 85 degrees Celsius.

What connection type does the 8232 use for wiring? The 8232 Contura III switch uses screw terminal connections.