Blue Sea Systems 8283 Contura Water Resistant Rocker Switch, SPDT ON-OFF-ON, Black

The 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.

Construction 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.

Specifications

• Brand: Blue Sea Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: 8283
• Switch Type: Contura Rocker Switch
• Pole: Single Pole
• Throw: Double Throw
• Switching Action: ON-OFF-ON (momentary contacts)
• Embedded LEDs: 2
• Voltage Rating: 12 Volts DC / 24 Volts DC
• Current Rating: 20 Amperes at 12 Volts DC, 15 Amperes at 24 Volts DC
• LED Amperage: 18 Milliamperes
• LED Life: 100,000 hours (half life rating)
• Ignition Protection: Meets UL1500 and ISO8846 ignition protection requirements
• Sealing: Internal and external gasket panel seal
• Operating Temperature Range: -40 C to 85 C
• Color: Black
• Weight: 0.09 pounds
• UPC: 632085082833

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of switch is the Blue Sea Systems 8283? 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.

Is the 8283 rated for both 12 volt and 24 volt systems? Yes, it is rated for 20 Amperes at 12 Volts DC and 15 Amperes at 24 Volts DC, covering both common marine DC voltages.

Is this switch safe to install near a gasoline engine? 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.

How water resistant is the 8283 switch? 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.

What temperature range can the 8283 handle? 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.

How long do the built-in LEDs last? 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.

What color is the Blue Sea Systems 8283? The 8283 is finished in black.

Does the 8283 fit into any switch panel? The 8283 is specially manufactured for mounting in Blue Sea Systems' water resistant panels, so it is designed to fit a matching Blue Sea panel cutout.

What does the ON-OFF-ON action mean on this switch? ON-OFF-ON describes the switching sequence of the 8283, with momentary contacts built into the action so the switch can be used for both maintained and momentary circuit control.

How much does the 8283 switch weigh? The Blue Sea Systems 8283 weighs 0.09 pounds.