{"product_id":"blue-sea-4180-backlit-push-button-switch-off-on-15a","title":"Blue Sea 4180 Backlit Push Button Switch OFF\/ON - 15A","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Blue Sea 4180 is a 15-amp OFF-ON push button switch with a backlit button that glows blue when off and red when on. So one look at the helm tells you what's running. Five ICON labels come in the box, and it drops into a standard 7\/8 inch panel hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Sea Systems builds electrical gear that survives the wet, pounding, corrosive life aboard a boat, and the 4180 push button switch is a small part that quietly does its job for years. It's a 15-amp OFF-ON switch with a backlit button that glows blue when the circuit is off and red when it's on. So one glance at the helm tells you what's running, day or night. No guessing whether the anchor light is still on. The button color does the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a latching switch, not a momentary one. Push it once and the circuit stays on. Push it again and it's off. That makes it right for the loads you leave running: bilge pumps, anchor and running lights, cabin and courtesy lighting, accessory circuits, wipers, and horns. Blue Sea includes five ICON labels in the box (Accessory, Lights, Anchor Light, Running Light, and Bilge Pump) so the switch reads clearly on the panel. If none of those fit your circuit, the 50-label ICON kit is sold separately and covers just about everything on a typical dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color-change backlight is the feature that earns its keep. On a night run, a panel of identical black switches is a guessing game. With the 4180, off reads blue and on reads red across the whole panel, so you can confirm your running lights, bilge, and electronics at a glance without reaching for a flashlight. It's a small thing that makes a dark helm a lot less stressful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4180 drops into a standard 7\/8 inch (22mm) mounting hole and works on panels up to 0.24 inch (6.1mm) thick. That covers most fiberglass and aluminum helm panels. On a thick console you might want a backing plate or a shallow bezel to close the gap, something we've had to do on a few center consoles with heavy layups. Termination is a 3 inch bare-wire pigtail, so you're crimping or soldering your own connectors to match your harness. The load wires are 14 AWG (red and red\/white) and the backlight wires are 18 AWG (black and blue), which tells you how to size your runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the honest part on capacity. The switch is rated 15A at 12V DC, with a 15V maximum. That's plenty for lights, most accessories, and small pumps. But a big bilge pump, a windlass, or a high-draw motor can pull well over 15 amps on startup, and this switch isn't the right tool to carry that load directly. On those circuits, wire the switch to a relay or solenoid and let the heavy contactor do the work. Always protect the circuit with a properly sized fuse or breaker. It pairs cleanly with a Blue Sea fuse block like the 5025 when you're wiring a single-switch circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few install tips from the dock. The backlight LED needs its own 12V feed and draws only 20mA, so a lot of folks tie it to the nav light circuit so it lights up whenever they're running. Give the ground wire a good common connection with your other Blue Sea switches so the backlight doesn't flicker. And a dab of dielectric grease on the terminals goes a long way against salt spray, especially on an open boat. Do that and the switch shrugs off salt air for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Sea rates the mechanism for 10,000 switching cycles and an operating range of -20 to 55 degrees C, so it holds up from a cold spring launch to a hot August afternoon. For a switch you'll reach for a few times every trip, that reliability is what you're really paying for. It's a clean, readable, well-built OFF-ON control that looks right at home on any Blue Sea panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15A at 12V DC latching OFF-ON action holds the circuit on until you push again, right for lights and accessory loads you leave running\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacklit button glows blue when off and red when on for at-a-glance circuit status day or night\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive ICON labels included (Accessory, Lights, Anchor Light, Running Light, Bilge Pump) so the panel reads clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits a standard 7\/8 inch (22mm) mounting hole on panels up to 0.24 inch (6.1mm) thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 inch bare-wire pigtail termination with 14 AWG load wires and 18 AWG backlight wires for easy harness matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacklight LED draws only 20mA, so you can tie it to the nav light feed without meaningful drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated for 10,000 switching cycles for years of reliable service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperating temperature range of -20 to 55 degrees C handles cold launches and hot summer helms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction stands up to salt air and spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptional 50-label ICON kit (sold separately) covers just about any circuit on the dash\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\u003eIs the 4180 a momentary or a latching switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a latching OFF-ON switch. Push it once and the circuit stays on, push it again and it's off. That's what you want for loads you leave running like lights, pumps, and accessories, not a spring-return momentary button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat do the backlight colors mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe button glows blue when the circuit is off and red when it's on. So you can read the state of every switch on the panel at a glance, which is a real help on a night run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much current can it handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated 15A at 12V DC with a 15V maximum. That covers lights, most accessories, and small pumps. For a windlass, a large bilge pump, or any high-draw motor that exceeds 15 amps, run the switch to a relay or solenoid and let the contactor carry the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size hole do I need to mount it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA standard 7\/8 inch (22mm) mounting hole. It works on panels up to 0.24 inch (6.1mm) thick, which covers most fiberglass and aluminum helm panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow is it wired?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt comes with a 3 inch bare-wire pigtail, so you crimp or solder your own connectors. The load wires are 14 AWG (red and red\/white) and the backlight wires are 18 AWG (black and blue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the backlight need its own power?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The backlight LED needs a 12V feed and draws only 20mA. A lot of boaters tie it to the nav light circuit so it lights up whenever they're running. Sharing a common ground with your other Blue Sea switches keeps it from flickering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat labels come with the switch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFive ICON labels are included: Accessory, Lights, Anchor Light, Running Light, and Bilge Pump. If you need something else, Blue Sea sells a 50-label ICON kit separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for my bilge pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, as long as the pump draws under 15 amps. Check the pump's rated and startup current first. For larger pumps that exceed 15A, wire the switch to a relay so the switch only carries the control signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it hold up to salt and weather?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built with stainless steel and rated for an operating range of -20 to 55 degrees C and 10,000 switching cycles. A dab of dielectric grease on the terminals helps it shrug off salt spray, especially on an open boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Sea 4180 Backlit Push Button Switch OFF\/ON - 15A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Sea Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e632085041809\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOFF-ON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmperage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15A @ 12V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum LED Operating Current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitching Cycles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to 55 degrees C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\" - Bare Wire Pigtail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWire Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack \u0026amp; Blue Wires 18 AWG \/ Red \u0026amp; Red\/White Wires 14 AWG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/8\" (22mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Panel Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.24in (6.1 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBacklight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue when OFF, Red when ON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Labels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive ICON labels (Accessory, Lights, Anchor Light, Running Light, Bilge Pump)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePush Button Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is the 4180 a momentary or a latching switch?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a latching OFF-ON switch. 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