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Blue Sea 230VAC 16A Main 11-Position 8A AC Distribution Panel
Blue Sea 230VAC 16A Main 11-Position 8A AC Distribution Panel
Pre-Wired Buses, Analog Volt/Amp Meters & Reverse Polarity LED
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DESCRIPTION
Centralised 230V AC Power Management with Integrated Metering
Managing high-voltage alternating current in mobile, marine, and off-grid environments demands uncompromising safety and clear system visibility. The Blue Sea Systems 8176B AC Distribution Panel provides a centralised, professional-grade hub for managing incoming 230VAC power from shore power connections, onboard generators, or large inverter systems. Engineered with a double-pole 16A main circuit breaker and eleven individual 8A branch circuit breakers, this panel ensures reliable overcurrent protection and intuitive control over your essential AC appliances.
Unlike standard electrical enclosures that require complex manual bridging, this unit arrives with pre-wired hot, neutral, and safety-ground buses. This factory-tested configuration significantly reduces installation time, minimises the risk of wiring errors behind the dash, and ensures neat, compliant cable management in tight spaces.
Real-Time Analog Monitoring and Circuit Diagnostics
When operating off-grid or plugged into unfamiliar shore power pedestals, keeping track of your electrical load and line quality is vital to prevent tripped mains or appliance damage. This AC distribution panel incorporates dedicated analog AC Volt and AC Ampere meters directly into the fascia. Users can instantly verify that incoming line voltage is within safe operating parameters and monitor real-time current draw across the system before engaging additional heavy loads like air conditioners, water heaters, or battery chargers.
For low-light cabins and helm stations, the panel features backlit circuit label positions and green ON-indicating LEDs across every branch position, offering immediate visual confirmation of active circuits. Additionally, a dedicated red reverse-polarity warning LED alerts operators to unsafe wiring conditions at the power source before equipment can be compromised.
Key Features and Benefits
- Pre-Wired Bus Architecture: Fully installed hot, neutral, and safety-ground buses streamline installation and ensure secure, low-resistance connections.
- Integrated Analog Metering: Built-in AC voltmeter and ammeter provide continuous, at-a-glance diagnostics of system voltage and total load current.
- Comprehensive Circuit Protection: Combines a double-pole 16A main breaker for total isolation with eleven 8A single-pole branch breakers for dedicated appliance circuits.
- Reverse Polarity Protection: Red warning indicator immediately highlights reversed hot and neutral lines from faulty shore power connections.
- Illuminated Status Indication: Green LEDs on all circuit positions and backlit labels allow for effortless operation in dark marine cabins or RV interiors.
Engineered for Harsh Marine and Off-Grid Environments
Standard domestic switchboards are rarely suited to the constant vibration, moisture, and spatial constraints of vessels and recreational vehicles. Blue Sea Systems designs their AC distribution panels specifically to mitigate the risks of corrosion and loose terminations in mobile applications. By consolidating circuit protection, load monitoring, and polarity testing into a single, robust assembly, installers can achieve a clean, professional finish that enhances both electrical safety and user confidence.
Ideal Applications
- Marine Vessels: Yachts, cruisers, and commercial workboats requiring safe 230VAC shore power and generator management.
- Recreational Vehicles: Large caravans, motorhomes, and fifth-wheelers running multiple 230VAC appliances via high-output inverters.
- Specialist Vehicles: Mobile command centres, broadcast vans, and off-grid tiny homes needing reliable AC circuit separation and load tracking.
Upgrade Your AC Electrical System
Ensure safe, organised, and easily monitored 230VAC power distribution for your vessel or mobile build. Select the Blue Sea BS-8176B AC Distribution Panel for a streamlined installation and dependable circuit protection.
SKU: BS-8176B
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | AC distribution panel |
| Max AC voltage | 230VAC |
| Main current | 16A |
| Number of positions | 11 |
| Max current per circuit | 8A |
| SKU: | BS-8176B |
| Model #: | BS-8176B |
| MPN: | BS-8176B |
| Package weight: | 2.4 kg |
| Package length: | 0.44 m |
| Package width: | 0.24 m |
| Package height: | 0.12 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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