Blue Sea Systems Contura 3 8286 DPDT On-Off-On Rocker Switch, Black - Combines Nav Lights and Anchor Light

The Blue Sea Systems Contura 3 rocker switch, part number 8286, is a black DPDT (double pole, double throw) switch with an On-Off-On action. It is built for circuits that combine navigation lights and an anchor light on a shared bulb, letting a boater switch between running lights and anchor light from a single control instead of wiring two separate switches. The double-pole, double-throw configuration lets the switch route two independent circuits simultaneously, which is what makes combining the nav light and anchor light functions on one switch possible.

As part of the Contura 3 line, the 8286 shares its physical switch body and mounting format with the wider Contura family of Blue Sea Systems rocker switches, which are offered across multiple functions and colors so a helm panel can be built out with a matched, uniform set of controls. The 8286 is the black, DPDT On-Off-On, nav/anchor-light variant of that lineup. At 0.09 pounds, it is a lightweight panel-mount component intended for installation into a boat's electrical switch panel alongside other circuit controls.

Specifications

• Brand: Blue Sea Systems
• Manufacturer Part Number: 8286
• Product Line: Contura 3
• Switch Type: DPDT (Double Pole, Double Throw)
• Switch Action: On-Off-On
• Function: Combining navigation lights and anchor light with shared bulb
• Color: Black
• Category: Marine Rocker Switch
• Weight: 0.09 pounds
• UPC: 632085082864

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DPDT On-Off-On mean on the Blue Sea Systems 8286 switch? DPDT stands for double pole, double throw, meaning the switch controls two separate circuits at once, and On-Off-On describes its three positions: one circuit on, both off in the center, and the second circuit on. On part number 8286 this action is what allows a single switch to combine navigation lights and an anchor light.

Can the 8286 switch combine navigation lights and an anchor light? Yes, the Blue Sea Systems Contura 3 8286 is built specifically for circuits that combine navigation lights and an anchor light on a shared bulb, using its DPDT On-Off-On action to switch between the two functions.

What color is part number 8286? Part number 8286 is black, one of the color options in the Blue Sea Systems Contura 3 rocker switch line.

How much does the Blue Sea Systems 8286 switch weigh? The 8286 switch weighs 0.09 pounds.

What product line is the 8286 switch part of? The 8286 is part of the Blue Sea Systems Contura 3 line of rocker switches.

Does the 8286 switch require a shared-bulb wiring setup? The 8286 is designed for a nav light and anchor light configuration that shares a single bulb between the two functions, which is the wiring setup its DPDT On-Off-On circuit is intended to control.

Is the 8286 a single pole or double pole switch? The 8286 is a double pole, double throw (DPDT) switch, meaning it controls two circuits simultaneously rather than just one.

What switch action does part number 8286 use? Part number 8286 uses an On-Off-On action, with a center off position between its two on positions.

What category of product is the Blue Sea Systems 8286? The 8286 is listed in the marine rocker switch category, intended for installation on a boat's electrical switch panel.

Are other color or circuit options available besides the 8286? Yes, the Contura 3 DPDT On-Off-On switch for combining nav lights and anchor light is offered under multiple part numbers for different colors and circuit configurations, of which 8286 is the black version.