Blue Sea Systems 187 Series Thermal Circuit Breaker, 100 Amp Panel Mount

Ensure robust electrical protection and reliable switching for your marine or vehicle electrical systems with the Blue Sea Systems 187 Series Thermal Circuit Breaker. Designed for high-current applications, this 100 Amp, panel-mount breaker offers essential safety features, including ignition protection and a waterproof design, making it ideal for harsh environments. Invest in a solution designed for durability and peace of mind on the water.

Key Benefits & Specifications:

• Integrated Protection: Combines switching and circuit protection into a single device, streamlining your electrical system and conserving panel space.
• High-Current Capacity: Rated for 100 Amps, providing reliable protection for demanding electrical loads.
• Ignition Protected: Meets SAE J1171 external ignition protection requirements, ensuring safe installation aboard gasoline-powered boats by preventing ignition of fuel vapors.
• Enhanced Safety: Features a "Trip Free" design that cannot be held "ON" during a fault current condition, significantly enhancing system safety.
• Marine-Grade Durability: Waterproof to IP66 standards, ensuring reliable operation even when exposed to heavy seas and harsh marine or vehicle environments.
• Wide Voltage Compatibility: Rated for a maximum of 48 Volts DC, suitable for various common electrical systems.
• High Interrupt Rating: Offers robust short-circuit protection with ratings up to 5000 Amperes at 12 Volts DC, 3000A at 24V DC, and 1500A at 48V DC.
• Precise Overload Protection: Utilizes a thermally responsive bi-metal blade for accurate and reliable overload detection.
• Resilient Construction: Features a durable thermoset polyester case material, providing excellent resistance to harsh conditions.
• User-Friendly Operation: Clear, single-lever operation with vertical/horizontal orientation provides an at-a-glance indication of the trip status.
• Streamlined Installation: Designed with recessed mounting holes and a self-trimming case, eliminating the need for mounting panels or trim bezels and allowing for easy installation with a standard hole saw.
• Secure Connections: Equipped with robust 5/16" (M8) terminals that accommodate heavy gauge wire lugs and allow for high-torque connections.
• Extreme Temperature Range: Operates reliably across a wide temperature spectrum, from -40° C to +85° C.

Recommended Pairings: For a complete and robust electrical power management solution, pair this circuit breaker with Blue Sea Systems bus bars or fuse blocks.