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Blue Sea 5A A-Series Single Pole Toggle Circuit Breaker - White
Blue Sea 5A A-Series Single Pole Toggle Circuit Breaker - White
Magnetic Hydraulic Overcurrent Protection & Trip-Free Safety Design
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DESCRIPTION
Integrated Magnetic Hydraulic Overcurrent Protection and Switching
The Blue Sea A-Series 5A Single-Pole Toggle Circuit Breaker delivers reliable overcurrent protection and manual switching in a single, compact device. Designed specifically as the industry standard for Blue Sea Systems electrical panels, this unit streamlines your dashboard or power distribution board by eliminating the need for separate switches and fuse holders. Whether you are outfitting a marine vessel, caravan, motorhome, or custom off-grid power system, this 5A breaker ensures your low-amperage circuits remain safe and simple to control.
Why Choose a Magnetic Hydraulic Design?
Unlike standard thermal circuit breakers that rely on heat-sensitive bimetallic strips, this A-Series breaker utilises a precision magnetic hydraulic mechanism. In environments like boat engine rooms, 4WD canopies, or caravan electrical cabinets, ambient temperatures can fluctuate wildly. Standard thermal breakers can suffer from nuisance tripping in high heat or delayed tripping in extreme cold because their internal temperature affects their trip point.
A magnetic hydraulic circuit breaker responds purely to current flow rather than ambient temperature. This means it maintains a consistent 5A trip curve regardless of the surrounding climate, providing dependable protection for your sensitive electronics and wiring without false alarms.
Engineered for Safety with Trip-Free Operation
Electrical faults require immediate isolation to prevent wire damage or fire hazards. This breaker features a trip-free design, a critical safety mechanism for demanding mobile and marine electrical setups. If a short circuit or overload occurs, the internal mechanism will trip and break the circuit even if the white toggle actuator is physically held or wedged in the ON position. Once the fault is resolved, the ergonomic toggle allows for immediate manual resetting without the hassle of sourcing and replacing blown fuses.
Key Features and Benefits
- Dual Functionality: Combines manual circuit switching and 5A overcurrent protection into one space-saving unit.
- Magnetic Hydraulic Mechanism: Provides accurate, temperature-independent trip performance across varied Australian climates.
- Trip-Free Safety: Internal contacts cannot be held closed during a fault current condition, reducing the risk of equipment damage.
- Clear Visual Indication: Features a high-visibility white toggle handle with a clearly marked 5A rating on the housing for quick circuit identification.
- Robust Panel Mounting: Built with secure brass threaded mounting inserts to withstand vibration in mobile and marine applications.
- Reliable Termination: Equipped with sturdy rear wiring terminals for dependable electrical connections at the back of the breaker body.
Ideal Applications
With its 5A current rating, this single-pole breaker is well suited for protecting low-draw electronics and individual branch circuits in 12V, 24V, or AC distribution panels. Common applications include:
- Marine navigation instruments, chartplotters, and VHF radios
- Caravan and RV LED lighting circuits
- 12V cabin fans, USB charging ports, and telemetry sensors
- Custom switch panels in 4WDs, service vehicles, and off-grid power enclosures
Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
Ensure your low-amperage circuits are protected against overloads with a component built for harsh marine and mobile environments. Add the Blue Sea A-Series 5A Toggle Circuit Breaker to your setup today for dependable, fuse-free circuit management.
SKU: BS-7202B
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Circuit breaker |
| SKU: | BS-7202B |
| Model #: | BS-7202B |
| MPN: | BS-7202B |
| Package weight: | 0.42 kg |
| Package length: | 0.1 m |
| Package width: | 0.08 m |
| Package height: | 0.09 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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