Shindig Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Second Blue Sea Battery Switch Failure in the last year. Same problem, the back breaks off at the plastic mold that receives the screw. I have talked with the reps at Blue Sea and they are very nice and informative, send a replacement right away at no charge. All the cables are properly secured and zip tied up with no tension on the switch?? After my last failure I keep a spare switch on board so I was able to replace it on the water. I know there have bee several postings of this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 with all the problems with the blue seas they should switch to the perko, jmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdriftin Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I had my blue seas switch break last time out, realized it at the ramp. I haven't replaced it yet to see exactly what the problem is. I had power so didn't have to fiddle with it on the water. I think this is the second time I have replaced this switch on this boat in about 4 years. I really do prefer the blue seas mini switches over the perko. The ergonomics are just better for actual operation in my opinion. I like the 12, 3, 6, 9 o'clock positions, just easier to know where you are by feel if its dark. BEP makes a similar switch, but i don't have any experience with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I changed mine last fall and when I talked with Blue Seas I remember they were to release a revised switch in January. I don't remember if it was the battery switch or the TM switch but it should be worth a phone call to Blue Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Mine came apart a couple of years ago. The thing was assembled wrong! I installed the new one into the panel the right way and no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InshoreMarSpec Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Most of the Blue Sea switches that fail are the mini series. They cant support the weight of the bigger battery cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I spoke with a rep from Blue Seas and he said that with all the problems with this particular switch that they made a reinforcement bracket that fits over the back side to help secure and take the stress off the screws and plastic. They sent me a new switch and a bracket. Here are the pics of the bracket and the old (broken) switch.. anyone with this switch should call Blue Seas and ask for them to send you a bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all wet Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Appreciate the info, I replaced one earlier this year. So far so good on the new one but will ask them to send a bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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