Rule 43 Marine Bilge Pump Panel Switch, 12 Volt 3-Way Rocker (Automatic/Off/Manual), Black

The Rule 43 Panel Switch is a 12 volt, 3-way rocker switch built to control any bilge pump equipped with an automatic float switch. Mounted on a black plastic panel, the switch gives the operator three positions: Automatic, Off, and Manual. In Automatic, pump operation is handed off to the boat's float switch so the bilge pump runs only when water is present. In Off, power to the pump is cut. In Manual, the pump runs continuously for as long as the rocker is held or engaged, and the switch uses Rule's fail-safe spring return, so if the operator forgets about the manual setting the switch springs back to Off rather than leaving the pump running unattended.

The rocker itself is internally lighted so the current switch position is visible at the helm or panel, and a fuse holder is built directly into the unit, so the circuit protection needed for the pump wiring is included rather than a separate accessory. Internally, the switch uses a normally closed, brass contact design rated for 12 volt operation at 1 amp, wired with marine-style crimp terminals. The plastic housing is designed for panel mounting on the dash, bulkhead, or control panel of a boat.

Specifications

• Brand: Rule
• Manufacturer Part Number: 43
• Product Type: Bilge Pump Panel Switch
• Switch Type: Rocker
• Number of Positions: 3
• Control Type: Automatic, Off, Manual
• Operating Voltage: 12 Volts
• Current Rating: 1 Amp
• Contact Type: Normally Closed
• Contact Material: Brass
• Terminal: Marine
• Connector Type: Crimp
• Mounting Type: Panel Mount
• Material: Plastic
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: 2-7/8 inches W x 2-3/8 inches H
• Package Dimensions: 4 inches x 3 inches x 5 inches
• Weight: 0.4 pounds
• UPC: 042237084217
• Compatible Devices: Bilge pumps with automatic float switches
• Included Components: Rocker switch in panel with built-in fuse holder

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Rule 43 panel switch do? The Rule 43 is a 3-way rocker panel switch that controls any bilge pump wired with an automatic float switch, letting the operator choose Automatic, Off, or Manual pump operation from a single panel-mounted switch.

Is the Rule 43 switch lighted? Yes, the Rule 43 panel switch has an internally lighted rocker so the current switch position is visible on the panel.

What voltage and amperage does the Rule 43 switch support? The Rule 43 is rated for 12 volt operation at 1 amp, with normally closed brass contacts and marine crimp terminals.

What are the three positions on the Rule 43 switch? The Rule 43 rocker switch offers Automatic (pump runs off the float switch), Off (power cut to the pump), and Manual (pump runs continuously).

Does the Rule 43 switch come with a fuse? Yes, the Rule 43 panel switch has a built-in fuse holder included with the unit.

What happens if the Rule 43 switch is left in the Manual position? The Rule 43 uses a fail-safe spring return, so the rocker springs back to the Off position from Manual rather than leaving the bilge pump running unattended.

What color and material is the Rule 43 panel switch made of? The Rule 43 has a black plastic panel housing with brass contacts inside the rocker switch.

What are the physical dimensions of the Rule 43 switch? The Rule 43 panel switch measures 2-7/8 inches wide by 2-3/8 inches high; it ships in packaging measuring 4 inches x 3 inches x 5 inches.

How much does the Rule 43 panel switch weigh? The Rule 43 bilge pump panel switch weighs 0.4 pounds.

What type of bilge pumps work with the Rule 43 switch? The Rule 43 is designed to control any bilge pump that is equipped with an automatic float switch.

Is the Rule 43 a genuine Rule product? Yes, the Rule 43 Panel Switch is a genuine Rule brand marine switch, not a generic substitute.

What is included when you buy the Rule 43 panel switch? The Rule 43 includes the rocker switch mounted in its black plastic panel along with a built-in fuse holder.