Perko Battery Switch PK

PERKO Battery Selector Switch PK - Ultimate Marine Electrical Control

Ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of your vessel´s electrical system with the PERKO Battery Selector Switch. As a cornerstone of marine electrical connections, this switch provides robust and intuitive control over your onboard power. Designed for discerning boat owners who demand the best, this PERKO switch acts as a master disconnect and emergency power crossover switch, giving you complete command over your battery banks. Protect your engine, electronics, and your peace of mind by installing a switch trusted by marine professionals worldwide.

The primary benefit of this switch is its ability to manage multiple battery sources efficiently. Whether you need to isolate the starting battery, draw from your house battery, combine both for emergency starting power, or completely disconnect all batteries from the system, the clear, positive-action four-position selector makes it simple. This prevents accidental battery drain, isolates electrical systems for safe maintenance, and ensures you always have the power you need to start your engine and get home safely.

One of its most significant advantages is the "make-before-break" contact design. This innovative feature allows you to switch between battery banks (from position 1 to BOTH to 2) while the engine is running without causing any voltage spikes or interruptions. This protects sensitive electronics like GPS units, fishfinders, and stereos from damage that can occur with lesser switches, ensuring your valuable equipment has a long and reliable service life.

Key Benefits:

* Total Power Management: Effortlessly switch between Battery 1, Battery 2, combine both in parallel (BOTH), or disconnect all power (OFF) for storage and safety.
* Protects Sensitive Electronics: Features a "make-before-break" contact design, allowing you to switch between battery banks without interrupting power to your critical onboard electronics.
* Enhanced Marine Safety: Ignition protected and certified to meet UL 1107 and US Coast Guard requirements for safe installation in gasoline engine compartments.
* Superior Durability: Built to withstand the harsh marine environment with a rugged, UV-stabilized housing and corrosion-resistant internal components.
* High-Power Capacity: Engineered to handle the high amperage demands of modern marine engines and electrical systems, ensuring reliable starting power and system performance.

Main Features:

* Four-position selector for versatile battery management (1-2-BOTH-OFF).
* Can be used as a main battery disconnect switch.
* Positive-click detents for confident and secure position selection.
* Surface mount design for straightforward and secure installation.
* Ignition-protected for safe use in marine engine rooms.
* Accommodates large battery cables for optimal power flow.

This PERKO Battery Selector Switch is made of a robust, high-impact red polycarbonated housing, high-conductivity copper contacts, and solid brass terminals, ensuring maximum conductivity and minimal voltage drop for years of flawless operation.

Connectors:

The switch utilizes heavy-duty brass terminals and tinned copper terminal studs (typically 3/8"-16) to provide secure, low-resistance connections for your battery cables, preventing power loss and resisting corrosion in saltwater environments.

Technical Specifications:

* Brand: PERKO
* Category: Electronics
* Subcategory: Electrical Connections
* Continuous Rating: 250A DC
* Intermittent Rating (5 min): 360A DC
* Voltage Rating: Suitable for 6V, 12V, 24V, 32V, and up to 50V DC systems
* Dimensions: Diameter Ø 133 mm (5.25 inches)
* Housing Material: Red Polycarbonate
* Contact Material: Copper
* Terminal Material: Brass