{"product_id":"blue-sea-230vac-16a-11-position-distribution-panel","title":"Blue Sea 230VAC 16A 11-Position Distribution Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePre-Wired 230VAC Circuit Distribution for Marine and Off-Grid Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eManaging alternating current in demanding mobile, marine, and off-grid environments requires uncompromising safety and organisation. This \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Sea Systems 230VAC distribution panel\u003c\/strong\u003e consolidates complex AC wiring into a single, streamlined assembly. Engineered to manage shore power, inverter outputs, or onboard generators, it provides a dependable central hub for your high-voltage electrical architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike basic enclosures that require tedious custom busbar fabrication and point-to-point wiring, this unit arrives \u003cstrong\u003efully pre-wired from the factory\u003c\/strong\u003e. All hot, neutral, and safety ground buses are pre-installed, significantly reducing installation time and minimising the risk of wiring errors behind the dash or inside electrical cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComprehensive Circuit Protection and Expandability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the system sits a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003edouble-pole 16A main circuit breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing complete isolation and overload protection for the entire downstream network. The panel features 11 branch positions to distribute power to appliances such as battery chargers, water heaters, air conditioning units, and general power outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of the box, the panel is equipped with \u003cstrong\u003enine individual 8A branch circuit breakers\u003c\/strong\u003e for immediate deployment. To support growing electrical demands, it also includes \u003cstrong\u003ethree blank expandable positions\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to integrate additional breakers in the future without replacing the entire switchboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEnhanced Visibility and Polarity Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperating 230VAC systems in dark cabins, engine rooms, or caravan compartments demands clear visual feedback. Every circuit label position is \u003cstrong\u003ebacklit as standard\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring no optional upgrade kits to achieve clear legibility in low-light conditions. Furthermore, each active position features a dedicated green \u003cstrong\u003eON-indicating LED\u003c\/strong\u003e so operators can confirm live circuits at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo protect sensitive onboard electronics and personnel from faulty shore power pedestals or miswired generators, an integrated \u003cstrong\u003ered reverse-polarity LED indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an immediate visual warning if hot and neutral lines are reversed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Pre-Wired Assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes installed hot, neutral, and safety ground buses for rapid, clean installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain System Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with a double-pole 16A main breaker for comprehensive upstream protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Branch Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features 11 positions, supplied with nine 8A circuit breakers and three blank slots for future expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Safety Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-visibility red LED warns of unsafe reverse polarity conditions before branch circuits are engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Light Readability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard backlit circuit labels and individual green ON-indicating LEDs require no additional lighting kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt to exacting standards for vibration resistance and electrical integrity, this AC distribution panel is well-suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Vessels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Managing 230VAC shore power inlets and marine generator distribution on yachts, cruisers, and commercial workboats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaravans and Motorhomes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distributing inverter power and mains hook-ups safely across mobile living quarters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Grid Cabins and Tiny Homes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organising standalone inverter-charger AC outputs into dedicated appliance circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist Service Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powering onboard diagnostic equipment, compressors, and tools in mobile workshops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUpgrade Your AC Electrical Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquip your vessel, recreational vehicle, or off-grid setup with a professional-grade 230VAC switchboard designed for long-term reliability. Add the Blue Sea 11-Position AC Distribution Panel to your system today for safer, cleaner power management.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Sea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43631790882877,"sku":"BS-8585B","price":989.44,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3918\/3933\/files\/blue-sea-11-position-ac-distribution-panel-bs-8585b.png?v=1792904471","url":"https:\/\/www.solar4rvs.com.au\/products\/blue-sea-230vac-16a-11-position-distribution-panel","provider":"Solar 4 RVs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}