Perko Medium Duty Battery Selector Switch w/Alternator Field Disconnect w/o Key Lock

Perko Medium Duty Battery Selector Switch w/Alternator Field Disconnect w/o Key Lock. Their use of the traditional Perko bolt circle makes for easy installation whether new or as a replacement. These switches can be mounted in numerous locations. 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 two or more batteries) for specific purposes including starting engines running accessories or even recharging. They allow for the use of one or more batteries in systems with one or more engines and facilitate putting batteries in parallel for emergency starting when one or both batteries are substantially discharged. Perko battery switches are designed for surface mounting. Standard duty switches have a bright red polycarbonate housing for safety with a large easy-to-turn black knob. The housing of the heavy duty switches are red fiber-reinforced polycarbonate. Selector switches are designed with a "make before break" feature. This allows switching between the "1" the "ALL" and the "2" positions while the engine is running. Models with an "Alternator Field Disconnect" feature offer protection for Non-Unitized Alternators should the switch accidentally be turned to the "OFF" position with the engine running. Features/Specifications: Polycarbonate body with brass terminals Ignition protected For use with 6 to 50 volt Marine Electrical Systems 90 rotation feature allows users to feel the switches' position in no light situations and the classic shape of the knob makes it easy to turn Optional spacer ring (PN 0462DP0RED) allows for the use of larger cables Specifications for Perko 8503DP Medium Duty Battery Selector Switch w/Alternator Field Disconnect w/o Key Lock: Manufacturer: Perko Color: Black Amperage: 250 amps Features of Perko 8503DP Medium Duty Battery Selector Switch w/Alternator Field Disconnect w/o Key Lock AFD: Yes Lockable: No Positions: 2 Continuous Amperage: 250 Package Contents: Perko 8503DP Medium Duty Battery Selector Switch w/Alternator Field Disconnect w/o Key Lock Perko 8503DP: Medium Duty Battery Selector Switch w/Alternator Field Disconnect w/o Key Lock 8503DP