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Blue Sea 230VAC 16A Main 3 Position 8A Branch Circuit Breaker Panel with Digital Multimeter
Blue Sea 230VAC 16A Main 3 Position 8A Branch Circuit Breaker Panel with Digital Multimeter
Blue Sea Systems Pre-Wired Switchboard with AC Digital Multimeter
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DESCRIPTION
Blue Sea Systems 8505B 230V AC Distribution Panel with Digital Multimeter
Pre-Wired AC Power Management and Protection for Marine and Off-Grid Systems
Managing high-voltage alternating current in mobile, marine, and off-grid environments requires uncompromising safety and precision. The Blue Sea Systems 8505B 230V AC distribution panel provides a centralized, pre-wired hub for switching and protecting your essential AC appliances. Engineered specifically to handle the demands of boats, caravans, RVs, and remote cabins, this 3-position breaker panel simplifies installation while significantly reducing the risks associated with improper AC wiring or overload conditions.
Unlike basic or unbranded switchboards that require extensive manual assembly, this unit comes with all hot, neutral, and safety ground buses factory-installed and fully pre-wired. This plug-and-play architecture not only saves valuable installation time for electrical contractors and DIY builders alike, but also minimizes the risk of loose connections, voltage drop, and thermal hazards in high-vibration environments.
Integrated Digital Monitoring and Alarm System
A standout feature of this AC distribution panel is the built-in 8247 AC Digital Multi-Function Meter. Rather than relying on external gauges or guessing your power consumption, the bright LED display provides real-time, accurate readouts of system voltage, current (amperage), wattage, and frequency. This allows you to actively monitor shore power quality or inverter output at a glance.
Furthermore, the integrated meter features programmable visual and audible alarms for high/low voltage and excessive current draw. This proactive warning system helps protect sensitive onboard electronics from brownouts, surges, and accidental inverter overloads before a breaker even trips.
Key Features and Benefits
- Comprehensive Circuit Protection: Features one double-pole 16A A-Series main circuit breaker for complete isolation of both hot and neutral lines, paired with three single-pole 8A branch breakers for individual appliance circuits.
- Reverse Polarity Warning: Equipped with a dedicated red indicating LED that immediately alerts you if hot and neutral lines are reversed, a critical safety feature when connecting to unfamiliar shore power pedestals or generators.
- Real-Time Digital Diagnostics: Integrated AC multimeter tracks voltage, current, power, and frequency with customizable safety alarms.
- Low-Light Visibility: All circuit label positions come standard with factory-installed backlighting and green 'ON' status LEDs, ensuring effortless operation in dark marine cabins or RV interiors without needing additional upgrade kits.
- Turnkey Pre-Wired Busbars: Pre-installed hot, neutral, and earth buses streamline the wiring process and ensure compliance with strict electrical standards.
- Customisable Identification: Includes a 30-piece basic AC label set to clearly mark circuits for water heaters, battery chargers, air conditioning, or general power outlets.
Engineered for Harsh Environments
At the heart of this panel are genuine Blue Sea Systems A-Series magnetic-hydraulic toggle circuit breakers. Unlike standard thermal breakers that can nuisance-trip in hot engine rooms or enclosed cabinetry, magnetic-hydraulic breakers are unaffected by ambient temperature fluctuations. They combine switching and circuit protection into a single durable device, featuring a 'trip-free' design that cannot be held manually in the 'ON' position during a fault current event.
The panel face is constructed from heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant aluminium with a durable industrial coating, ensuring long-term reliability against salt mist, humidity, and UV exposure. Whether you are managing a 230V inverter output in a custom expedition vehicle or distributing shore power aboard a cruising yacht, this compact panel delivers professional-grade circuit management.
Upgrade Your AC Electrical System
Equip your vessel or off-grid vehicle with dependable, real-time AC power distribution and monitoring. Add the Blue Sea Systems 8505B 230V AC Panel to your electrical build today for a safer, cleaner, and fully integrated installation.
SKU: BS-8505B
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
| Part Number | 8505 |
|---|---|
| Positions | 3 |
| Nominal Voltage | 230 V AC |
| Main Circuit Breaker | 1 × A-Series White Toggle Circuit Breaker - Double Pole 16 A (Main) |
| Branch Circuit Breakers | 3 × A-Series White Toggle Circuit Breaker - Single Pole 8 A (Branch) |
| Meter | AC Digital Multi-Function Meter with Alarm (8247) |
| Height | 190.5 mm |
| Width | 133.35 mm |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Reverse Polarity Indication | Red reverse polarity indicating LED |
| Buses | All hot, neutral and safety ground buses installed, fully pre-wired |
| Circuit Label Backlighting | All circuit label positions are backlit on standard panels - No kit required |
| Circuit Status Indication | "ON" indicating LEDs installed in all circuit positions |
| Included Labels | Basic AC Panel Label Set - 30 Labels (8031) |
| SKU: | BS-8505B |
| Package weight: | 1.596 kg |
| Package length: | 0.13 m |
| Package width: | 0.17 m |
| Package height: | 0.23 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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