{"product_id":"blue-sea-12-24vdc-13-position-backlight-system-for-circuit-breaker-panels","title":"Blue Sea 12-24VDC 13-Position Backlight System for Circuit Breaker Panels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReliable Low-Light Illumination for Marine and Off-Grid Electrical Panels\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating a vessel, caravan, or specialized service vehicle in low-light conditions requires clear, unobstructed visibility of your primary electrical controls. The \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Sea Systems 13-Position Backlight System\u003c\/strong\u003e provides crisp, uniform label illumination across your circuit breaker panel, allowing you to quickly identify and actuate critical circuits in complete darkness. Designed as a direct OEM replacement or panel upgrade component, this solid-state LED circuit board eliminates the guesswork and eye strain associated with unlit switchboards during night navigation or off-grid camping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEngineered for 12V and 24V DC Electrical Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed on a segmented, modular printed circuit board (PCB), this backlighting unit is engineered to integrate seamlessly behind compatible Blue Sea Systems traditional metal and water-resistant circuit breaker panels. The integrated central voltage regulator allows the board to accept both \u003cstrong\u003e12V and 24V DC power sources\u003c\/strong\u003e directly, without requiring external voltage drop resistors or complex step-down converters. Surface-mounted LEDs and precision in-line circuit resistors ensure balanced current management across the entire board, delivering consistent brightness across all 13 breaker positions while maintaining an exceptionally low parasitic current draw on your house or starter batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Technical Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13-Position Illumination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface-mounted LEDs provide clear, even backlighting across 13 individual circuit breaker label positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Voltage Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates reliably across 12V DC and 24V DC electrical architectures via an onboard voltage regulation circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse-Polarity Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in diode protection safeguards the sensitive LED components against accidental reverse-wiring during installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Wired Leads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied with two 6-inch (approx. 152mm), 18 AWG (approx. 0.82mm2) wire leads for straightforward integration into your panel's negative bus and positive switch feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid-State Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibration-resistant PCB construction outlasts traditional incandescent grain-of-wheat bulbs in harsh marine and mobile environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRisk Reduction and Installation Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrading or maintaining a marine switchboard with purpose-built OEM components significantly reduces the risk of electrical faults behind the dash. Standard aftermarket LED strips often suffer from adhesive failure in high-heat cabin environments, uneven light hotspots, and vulnerability to voltage spikes. Because this unit features \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in reverse-polarity protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, installers are protected against accidental component damage if supply leads are inadvertently crossed during tight, behind-the-helm wiring jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this backlighting system comes pre-installed as standard equipment on most new Blue Sea Systems circuit breaker panels. A separate purchase is only required if you are replacing a damaged board, refurbishing an older legacy panel, or building a custom enclosure utilising Blue Sea modular components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Your Switchboard Visibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnsure safe, confident operation of your 12V or 24V DC power distribution system at any hour. Add the Blue Sea Systems 13-Position Backlight System to your toolkit today for a professional, factory-standard panel restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Sea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43631786885181,"sku":"BS-8383B","price":43.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3918\/3933\/files\/blue-sea-13-position-circuit-breaker-backlight-bs-8383b.png?v=1792903757","url":"https:\/\/www.solar4rvs.com.au\/products\/blue-sea-12-24vdc-13-position-backlight-system-for-circuit-breaker-panels","provider":"Solar 4 RVs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}