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Blue Sea 100A Water-Resistant Busbar
Blue Sea 100A Water-Resistant Busbar
Tin-Plated Copper Bus with Snap-On Cover, Wire Plugs & Circuit Labels
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DESCRIPTION
Reliable Power Distribution and Grounding for Harsh Environments
Engineered for demanding marine, automotive, and off-grid electrical systems, the Blue Sea 100A Water-Resistant Busbar provides a secure and insulated connection point for your wiring architecture. Operating in damp or exposed locations poses a severe risk of terminal corrosion, voltage drop, and eventual system failure when using unsealed distribution blocks. This unit addresses those vulnerabilities directly by housing the terminal connections within a protective enclosure that shields internal components from moisture, salt spray, and accidental short circuits.
Designed to meet stringent ABYC and USCG insulation requirements, this busbar is equally effective for managing positive power distribution or consolidating negative return and AC ground circuits. Its robust construction ensures your critical 12V, 24V, or AC wiring remains organised, accessible, and protected against environmental ingress.
High-Conductivity Tin-Plated Copper Architecture
At the core of the busbar is a high-conductivity, tin-plated copper bus. While standard bare brass or unplated copper terminals rapidly oxidise in coastal and marine environments, tin-plated copper offers superior resistance to galvanic corrosion while maintaining minimal electrical resistance. This reduces the risk of heat build-up under high loads up to 100A and ensures consistent power delivery to your connected equipment.
Installation is straightforward and does not require specialised crimping equipment. The terminal screws and bus structure are designed to accept standard ring or spade terminals across a wide range of wire gauges, allowing you to terminate cables using standard tools.
Key Features and System Benefits
- Moisture Protection: Includes a transparent snap-on cover and integral wire gaskets that protect internal connections from spray and dampness while allowing visual inspection.
- Maintained Ingress Rating: Supplied with three dedicated wire plugs to seal unused entry ports, maintaining the water-resistant integrity when fewer than four cables are terminated.
- Corrosion-Resistant Conductors: Tin-plated copper busses and clips ensure maximum conductivity and longevity in high-humidity or salt-laden air.
- Modular Nesting Capability: Engineered to physically nest with other Blue Sea Water-Resistant 100A Common BusBars and ST-Blade Water-Resistant Fuse Blocks (sold separately) to create a compact, unified power distribution panel.
- Clear Circuit Identification: Supplied with four write-on circuit labels that fit directly into the cover, simplifying future troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Secure Mounting: Integrated mounting flanges allow for rigid installation onto flat bulkheads, walls, or electrical boards.
Space-Saving Modular Integration
Space is often limited inside boat consoles, 4WD canopies, and caravan electrical cabinets. The housing of this busbar is contoured to nest directly alongside compatible Blue Sea water-resistant components. By interlocking your positive distribution, negative collection, and fuse blocks together, you can significantly reduce the overall footprint of your wiring harness, shorten cable runs, and achieve a clean, professional installation.
Please note that compatible nesting fuse blocks, additional busbars, and small-format custom labels are separate products and are not included with this unit.
Upgrade Your Electrical Distribution
Eliminate exposed terminals and unreliable ground connections in your vessel or vehicle. Integrate the Blue Sea 100A Water-Resistant Busbar into your electrical setup today for compliant, corrosion-resistant circuit management.
SKU: BS-2356B
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Busbar |
| Maximum current | 100A |
| Design | Water-resistant |
| Bus and fuse clip material | Tin-plated copper |
| Terminal types | Standard ring or spade type terminals |
| Wire accommodation | Accepts a wide range of wire sizes |
| Wire plugs | Includes 3 wire plugs to maintain the water-resistant rating if less than 4 wires are used |
| Applications | Positive distribution; collection of negative or AC ground circuits |
| Nesting compatibility | Other Water-Resistant 100A Common BusBars and ST-Blade Water-Resistant Fuse Block |
| Circuit labels | Includes 4 write-on circuit labels |
| Label options | Small format standard and custom labels available |
| SKU: | BS-2356B |
| Model #: | BS-2356B |
| MPN: | BS-2356B |
| Package weight: | 0.18 kg |
| Package length: | 0.16 m |
| Package width: | 0.08 m |
| Package height: | 0.05 m |
WARRANTY
Blue Sea Warranty Policy
Blue Sea Systems products sold by us are supplied with a warranty against defects for the warranty period shown below, subject to the product type, application and the terms of this warranty policy.
The express warranty provided by us is limited to a maximum of 5 years from the original date of purchase, unless otherwise required under Australian Consumer Law.
Blue Sea Systems may offer longer manufacturer support on some products at their discretion
Warranty Lengths by Product Range
| Blue Sea Product Range | Warranty Length | Application / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most Blue Sea Systems Products | 5 years | Applies to most Blue Sea Systems products found to be defective in materials or manufacture. |
| P12 Battery Chargers | 5 years | Warranty period starts from the original date of purchase. |
| P12 Remote Displays | 5 years | Warranty period starts from the original date of purchase. |
| Digital Meters | 3 years | Warranty period starts from the original date of purchase. |
| Vessel System Monitors | 3 years | Warranty period starts from the original date of purchase. |
Warranty Assessment and Remedy
If a Blue Sea Systems product is found to be defective in materials or manufacture within the applicable warranty period, we will, at our discretion, arrange a repair, replacement, store credit or refund, depending on the nature of the fault and the requirements of Australian Consumer Law.
Products may need to be returned for assessment before a warranty claim can be approved. Where required, the product must be returned with dated proof of purchase and a clear description of the fault.
Labour costs for removing, replacing, reinstalling or diagnosing a product are not covered by this express warranty unless otherwise required under Australian Consumer Law.
Making a Warranty Claim
To make a warranty claim, please contact us with your dated proof of purchase, product details and a description of the fault.
The product may need to be returned for inspection before the claim can be assessed. If the product is confirmed to be faulty and covered by this warranty, we will advise the available remedy.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover faults or damage caused by incorrect installation, incorrect application, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorised modification, accidental damage, normal wear and tear, environmental damage, or failure to use the product in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Incorrect installation or wiring
- Incorrect product selection or application
- Misuse, abuse or neglect
- Physical or accidental damage
- Water ingress or environmental damage outside the product's intended use
- Unauthorised modification or repair
- Normal wear and tear
- Labour costs for removal, replacement, reinstallation or diagnosis
- Freight, travel or call-out costs unless otherwise required by law
- Products not returned for assessment when reasonably required
Manufacturer Support
Blue Sea Systems may provide additional manufacturer support on some products beyond the warranty period listed above. Where available, we may assist customers in contacting the manufacturer, but any manufacturer support beyond the express warranty period is subject to the manufacturer's own terms and continued availability.
Australian Consumer Law
This warranty is in addition to other rights and remedies available at law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
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