{"product_id":"blue-sea-systems-8283-water-resistant-contura-iii-rocker-switch-spdt-on-off-on-2-leds-black","title":"Blue Sea Systems 8283 Contura Water Resistant Rocker Switch, SPDT ON-OFF-ON, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Sea Systems 8283 is a water resistant Contura rocker switch built for marine electrical panels where moisture, vibration, and salt spray are a daily reality. It is a single pole, double throw switch wired for ON-OFF-ON action, with the momentary positions built into the switching sequence, giving installers a compact control that can handle both maintained and momentary circuits from one part. Two embedded LEDs light the rocker face, each rated for 100,000 hours of half-life operation, so the switch stays visible and readable at the helm for the life of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is sealed with both an internal and an external gasket panel seal, protecting the switch body and the panel cutout from spray and washdown. The switch is rated for 12 Volts DC at 20 Amperes and 24 Volts DC at 15 Amperes, covering the two most common DC systems found on boats, with the LED circuit itself drawing 18 Milliamperes. It carries an operating temperature range of -40 C to 85 C, so it holds up in cold storage and hot engine compartments alike. The 8283 is ignition protected, meeting UL1500 and ISO8846 ignition protection requirements, making it safe for installation aboard gasoline powered boats near fuel vapor sources. It is specially manufactured to mount into Blue Sea Systems' water resistant panels, so it drops into a matching panel cutout without modification. Finished in black, it suits helm stations, accessory panels, and custom electrical builds needing a rugged, water resistant switching point.\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 8283\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contura Rocker Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e ON-OFF-ON (momentary contacts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbedded LEDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Volts DC \/ 24 Volts DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Amperes at 12 Volts DC, 15 Amperes at 24 Volts DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Amperage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Milliamperes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100,000 hours (half life rating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets UL1500 and ISO8846 ignition protection requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal and external gasket panel seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40 C to 85 C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 632085082833\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of switch is the Blue Sea Systems 8283?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8283 is a single pole, double throw Contura rocker switch wired for ON-OFF-ON action, with two embedded LEDs built into the rocker face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 8283 rated for both 12 volt and 24 volt systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is rated for 20 Amperes at 12 Volts DC and 15 Amperes at 24 Volts DC, covering both common marine DC voltages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this switch safe to install near a gasoline engine?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Blue Sea Systems 8283 is ignition protected and meets UL1500 and ISO8846 ignition protection requirements, making it suitable for installation aboard gasoline powered boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow water resistant is the 8283 switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8283 uses both an internal and an external gasket panel seal to resist moisture, vibration, and salt spray, and it is specially manufactured to mount into Blue Sea Systems' water resistant panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature range can the 8283 handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e It carries an operating temperature rating of -40 C to 85 C, so the switch functions in both cold storage conditions and hot engine bay environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do the built-in LEDs last?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the two embedded LEDs on the 8283 is rated for 100,000 hours of half-life operation, and the LED circuit draws 18 Milliamperes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color is the Blue Sea Systems 8283?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8283 is finished in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 8283 fit into any switch panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8283 is specially manufactured for mounting in Blue Sea Systems' 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