FunFlatsFishing Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Has anyone else has their Blue Seas battery switch break like this? Sure glad this didn't damage my engine while I had it running. It is mounted as their recommended bulk head mount although the other mount they recommend with the backing plate may have prevented this. Nonetheless this method of mounting is in their instructions. It got to the point where I couldn't even turn my batteries off no matter how many times I spun the dial. The below top pic is after I replaced it with a new switch The middle is the broken switch. You can see where the plastic around the 4 screws snapped The bottom is where I was able to spin it to turn my batteries off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Yes, mine failed in the same way. Switch was four years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlatsFishing Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 minute ago, mdemott said: Yes, mine failed in the same way. Switch was four years old. Same age as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 That's a common problem with the Blue Seas battery switches, particularly when you have heavy battery cables. Blue Seas has upgraded that switch and I think they will send you a new one, if you call them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Call Blue Seas... they will replace it for free. They just recently redesigned the switch (08/2017) and will replace it with a new model or they have a correction kit they will send you for free for switches that haven't broken yet. It's a bracket that goes on the back and will keep the switch tightened down correctly. I've had 3 of these switches fall apart on me. I paid for 2 new ones before I called them the last time and they sent me a brand new switch no questions asked. Josh B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlatsFishing Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Yup. They are mailing me a new one for free. The new updated part has a black back instead of red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I'm convinced that the problem with most battery switches is that they are held together with 3 or 4 small screws and plastic. When people tighten down the battery leads, that fractures the plastic. Then, over time with use, they just fall apart. Mine failed in about one year. When I replaced it, I took the switch apart, held the rear section on my hand, then attached the battery leads. Then put the front and back half's together. This method takes all the pressure of the small screws when tightening the battery leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 I did the same as SCFD did. Old one looked like it failed at the assembly points so I decided take it apart and make my connections. Sure wish I knew about the manufacturer replacement before I bought a new one. Mine has a red bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Got me too!! I have been wanting to change over to the auto charging switch and just have not gotten around to it . Went to the boat tonight to check her out for fishing in the morning. I turned the switch to a terrible feeling of no resistance and no clicking to position. I knew exactly what it was because of reading this thread before. My boat is a 2012 so I assume the switch to be 5 years old. Thought I iwould post up to remind others to swap there switches out. Side note yes I did jump the wires on the back of the switch. Plans to fish did not ruin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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