{"product_id":"blue-sea-systems-8278-contura-switch-mounting-panel-plug-beige-blank-filler-for-unused-switch-locations-ip67","title":"Blue Sea Systems 8278 Contura Switch Mounting Panel Plug, Beige","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Sea Systems 8278 is a Contura Switch Mounting Panel Plug designed to neatly cover and seal an unused switch position on a Contura switch panel. Rather than leaving an open cutout exposed to spray, moisture, and debris, this plug fills the gap with a finished, factory-matched appearance so the panel looks complete even when not every position is populated with an active switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt to the same environmental standard as the Contura switches it accompanies, the plug is rated for vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt spray resistance, making it suitable for the demanding marine environment. It carries internal and external gaskets that form a panel seal, and it meets UL 1500 and ISO 8846 external ignition protection requirements along with an IP67 rating, protected against immersion up to 1 meter. The plug is built to operate across a wide temperature range of -40 F (-40 C) to 185 F (85 C), so it holds up in both extreme cold and engine-room heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plug snaps into the standard Contura mounting hole cutout of 1.45 inches by 0.83 inches (36.83 mm by 21.08 mm), matching the same footprint used by Contura rocker and Contura II switches. It is finished in beige to blend with matching Contura panel finishes. Use it to blank off spare switch positions on a helm, dash, or accessory panel while keeping the full panel resistant to water intrusion.\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 8278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contura Switch Mounting Panel Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole\/Throw:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPDT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmperage Operating Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40 F (-40 C) to 185 F (85 C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e LED rated 100,000 hours half-life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal and external gasket panel seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.45 inches x 0.83 inches (36.83 mm x 21.08 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets UL 1500 and ISO 8846 external ignition protection requirements; IP67 rated, protected against immersion up to 1 meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches x 3 inches x 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.06 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits Contura Switch Mounting Panels using the standard 1.45 inch x 0.83 inch mounting cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo OEM cross-reference numbers apply to this part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Blue Sea Systems 8278 used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8278 is a Contura Switch Mounting Panel Plug that covers and seals an unused switch position on a Contura panel, keeping the panel finished and protected from moisture when a position is not fitted with an active switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the 8278 fit any Contura switch panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is designed to fit Contura Switch Mounting Panels using the standard 1.45 inch x 0.83 inch (36.83 mm x 21.08 mm) mounting cutout shared across Contura switch positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 8278 waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e It carries an IP67 rating and is protected against immersion up to 1 meter, with internal and external gaskets sealing the panel opening once installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is the 8278 plug?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blue Sea Systems 8278 is finished in beige to match compatible Contura panel color schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the mounting hole for the 8278?\u003c\/strong\u003e The mounting hole cutout measures 1.45 inches by 0.83 inches (36.83 mm by 21.08 mm), the standard Contura switch position size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature range can the 8278 withstand?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8278 is rated for a temperature range of -40 F (-40 C) to 185 F (85 C), suitable for marine helm and engine-room installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 8278 have any electrical rating since it looks like a switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8278 is a blanking plug, not an active switch, though it shares the Contura form factor listed with an 18 mA operating current and SPDT pole\/throw rating consistent with the Contura switch line it is designed to blank off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 8278 meet marine ignition protection standards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it meets UL 1500 and ISO 8846 external ignition protection requirements, the same standard applied to Blue Sea Contura switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Blue Sea 8278 weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8278 Contura Switch Mounting Panel Plug weighs 0.06 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I install the 8278 plug?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8278 snaps directly into the Contura panel's mounting hole cutout in place of a switch, using its internal and external gaskets to seal the opening against moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 8278 resistant to vibration and salt spray?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Blue Sea Systems 8278 is built to resist vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt spray, matching the durability of the Contura switches it accompanies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 8278 include a lockout feature?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Contura Switch Mounting Panel line includes a lockout slide to reduce the risk of accidental switching on active switches; 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