BATT SELECTOR SWITCH USA

Perko 8511 Series compact battery selector switches use the same traditional Perko bolt pattern as the 8501 Series but with a smaller footprint. These switches can be mounted in numerous locations and positions. and as ignition protected switches, they can be installed in the engine rooms of gasoline-powered boats. in addition to doing everything a battery disconnect switch does, battery selector switches permit battery selection (of 2 or more batteries) for specific purposes including starting engines, running accessories or even recharging. They allow for the use of 1 or more batteries in systems with 1 or more engines and facilitate putting batteries in parallel for emergency starting when 1 or both batteries are substantially discharged. Perko battery switches are designed for surface mounting. Standard duty switches have bright red polycarbonate reinforced housings for safety with large easy-to-turn black knobs. Selector switches are designed with a make before break feature. This allows switching between the 1, the All and the 2 in. positions while the engine is running. Versions of the 8511 Series switches offer additional features such as alternator disconnect and key lock security. 4 removable skirt panels allow for easy cable connection from different directions. High conductivity studs are long enough to handle more than 1 cable and strong enough for torque needed for secure connections. Marine UL Listed: Power Switch 716B. CE Certified.