{"product_id":"blue-sea-285-series-25a-circuit-breaker-7080-bss","title":"Blue Sea 285-Series 25A Circuit Breaker | 7080-BSS","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Blue Sea Systems 7080-BSS is a 25-amp thermal circuit breaker from the 285-Series, rated to 48 volts DC. It panel mounts from the front of your dash and does two jobs in one body: it protects the circuit and the reset lever doubles as an on\/off switch. Ignition protected and built for the marine environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Sea Systems 7080-BSS is a 25-amp thermal circuit breaker out of the 285-Series line. It's rated for 48 volts DC, panel mounts from the front of your dash, and does two jobs in one body. It protects the circuit from overload, and the reset lever doubles as an on\/off switch. So you can kill a circuit at the panel without pulling a fuse or flipping a separate breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a thermally responsive bi-metal blade. When current runs past 25 amps long enough to heat that blade, it bends and pops the breaker open. The visible reset lever swings out so you can see at a glance which circuit tripped. It's a Type III breaker, which means switchable, manual reset, and trip-free. Trip-free matters. You can't hold the lever closed to force power through a fault. If the circuit's still shorted, the breaker stays open no matter how hard you push the lever. That's the feature that keeps a hot wire from cooking off behind your panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numbers back it up. Interrupt capacity is 3000 amps at 48 volts, so it'll clear a dead short without welding itself shut. The bi-metal design carries a thermal delay, which is handy on motor circuits that pull a big inrush at startup and then settle down. It rides out that startup spike instead of nuisance-tripping every time the motor kicks on. Operating range runs from -40 to 85 degrees C, so it holds up in a cold bilge or a hot engine space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiring is straightforward. The main terminals are M6 studs that take a 1\/4-inch ring terminal, torqued to 60 in-lb (6.78 Nm). Don't guess on that. Overtighten an M6 stud and you can crack the housing. Leave it loose and you get a hot, high-resistance joint that'll eventually char. Use a torque wrench and set it right. Panel-mount screws are #6-32, so stick with that thread. A slightly-off substitute tends to back out under vibration, and a breaker that rattles loose is a breaker you can't trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're replacing an older Blue Sea 185-Series breaker, this one drops into the same panel cutout. No re-drilling. Just budget a little extra depth behind the panel for the 285-Series body, so give yourself clearance before you button it up. And it's ignition protected. It meets the SAE J1171 standard for external ignition protection, which means it's safe to mount in the same compartment as a gasoline engine or fuel tank. It's weather resistant too, though that's not a substitute for a proper enclosure in a wet locker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does this one earn its spot? DC distribution panels on 48-volt systems, bilge and accessory circuits, and 48-volt house banks feeding an inverter or charger setup. It's also a common pick for higher-voltage trolling motor rigs. One word of caution on sizing. A 25-amp breaker doesn't want to sit right at 25 amps of continuous draw. If your load pulls a steady 22 to 25 amps, you'll chase nuisance trips, especially once the compartment warms up. Size the breaker above your real continuous load, not right on top of it. And remember this is a thermal breaker built to protect wiring from overload and short circuits, not a fast-acting device for delicate 48-volt electronics. Pair it with the right upstream protection when you're feeding sensitive gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne maintenance note from the dock. That manual reset lever can stiffen up after a season of salt air. A yearly touch of dielectric grease on the pivot keeps it moving free. Do that and this breaker will outlast most of the wiring around it. Bottom line, if you run a 48-volt DC system and you want overload protection plus a panel switch in one clean, ignition-protected package, the 7080-BSS is a straightforward, honest choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25-amp rating with a thermally responsive bi-metal blade for reliable overload protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e48 volts DC maximum, sized for 48V house banks, inverter feeds, and high-voltage trolling motor circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3000-amp interrupt capacity at 48V clears a dead short without welding shut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType III breaker: switchable, manual reset, and trip-free so it can't be held closed on a fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisible reset lever shows an open circuit at a glance and doubles as an on\/off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eM6 stud terminals accept a 1\/4-inch ring terminal, torqued to 60 in-lb (6.78 Nm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIgnition protected to SAE J1171, safe to mount near gasoline engines and fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThermal delay rides out motor inrush current instead of nuisance-tripping at startup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrop-in replacement for Blue Sea 185-Series breakers, same panel cutout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperating range of -40 to 85 degrees C for cold bilges and hot engine spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeather-resistant housing built for the marine environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Blue Sea Systems reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the 7080-BSS protect?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a 25-amp breaker that protects a circuit from overload and short circuits. When current runs past 25 amps long enough, the thermal blade heats up and trips the breaker open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat voltage is it rated for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e48 volts DC maximum. That makes it a fit for 48V house banks, inverter and charger feeds, and higher-voltage trolling motor systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as an on\/off switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's a Type III switchable breaker, so the reset lever also works as a manual switch. You can kill the circuit at the panel without pulling a fuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does trip-free mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTrip-free means you can't hold the lever closed to force power through a fault. If the circuit is still shorted, the breaker stays open no matter how hard you push the lever. It's a safety feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it replace my older 185-Series breaker?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The 285-Series drops into the same panel cutout as the 185-Series, so no re-drilling. Just check that you have a little extra depth behind the panel for the body before you close it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I wire it and what's the torque?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe main terminals are M6 studs that accept a 1\/4-inch ring terminal. Torque them to 60 in-lb (6.78 Nm). Use a torque wrench. Overtightening can crack the housing and a loose stud makes a hot, high-resistance joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it safe to mount near a gasoline engine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's ignition protected and meets the SAE J1171 standard for external ignition protection, so it's safe in the same compartment as a gas engine or fuel tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy would it nuisance-trip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUsually it's sizing. A 25-amp breaker doesn't like sitting right at 25 amps of continuous draw, especially as the compartment heats up. If your steady load is 22 to 25 amps, size the breaker above your real load instead of right on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it handle a motor's startup surge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe bi-metal design has a built-in thermal delay, so it rides out the brief inrush a motor pulls at startup instead of tripping every time. Just size it for the continuous running load, not the peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the reset lever working smoothly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAfter a season of salt air the lever can stiffen. A yearly touch of dielectric grease on the pivot keeps it moving free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat ring terminal size do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA 1\/4-inch ring terminal fits the M6 stud. 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