{"product_id":"hella-marine-h61928001-square-red-led-rocker-switch-12v","title":"Hella Marine H61928001 Square Red LED Rocker Switch 12V","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella Marine H61928001 is a square flush-mount on-off rocker switch rated for 12 volts and up to 20 amps, with a red LED that glows whenever the circuit is live. It's the kind of small, honest part that quietly runs a pump, a blower, or a bank of deck lights season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hella Marine H61928001 is a square, sealed on-off rocker switch with a built-in red LED. Flip it up and the circuit goes live, and the red lens glows so you can see at a glance what's running. That's the whole job, and it does it well. On a boat, a switch that quietly corrodes and quits two seasons in is a real headache. This is the kind of part Hella Marine built its name on, the fit-and-forget gear that just keeps working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's rated for 12 volts and up to 20 amps. That covers most of the accessory loads you'll wire on a small to mid-size boat: nav lights, spreader lights, a livewell pump, a washdown pump, a stereo, courtesy lighting, a bait aerator. If a circuit pulls more than 20 amps continuous, step up to a heavier switch or run a relay off this one. For the everyday helm and dash stuff, though, 20 amps is plenty of headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe square actuator is the practical bit. A flat, square rocker is easy to find and press with a wet thumb or a gloved hand, and it lines up cleanly in a bank of matching switches. The red LED is the nice touch. Red preserves your night vision better than white or blue, so on a dark run home your eyes stay adjusted while you still know exactly what's on. In a crowded switch panel, you can color-code by function and read the helm at a glance, even at 2 AM offshore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a simple on-off for a single accessory circuit. Up is on, down is off, no middle position and no second load to worry about. Wiring an illuminated rocker like this is straightforward, but worth doing right. These typically use three blade terminals: battery positive in, the load out to your accessory, and a connection for the LED so the light comes on when the switch is live. Use marine-grade tinned wire, crimp on heat-shrink terminals, and protect the circuit with a fuse or breaker sized to the wire and load. Don't skip the fuse. A 20-amp switch in an unfused circuit is still an unfused circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be clear about. This one ships without the safety cover. If you want the flip-up guard that keeps a knee or a stray line from bumping the switch on, that's a separate part. For most helm and dash locations the bare switch is fine. But if you're mounting it somewhere it could get knocked, like a low panel near the cockpit sole, the cover is worth adding. We'd rather tell you up front than have you surprised when it shows up without one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is panel-style. You cut a square opening in your dash or switch panel, drop the switch in, and it snaps home. Give some thought to where your hand naturally lands, and keep the whole switch bank together so it reads cleanly. Behind the panel, leave enough slack in the harness to pull the switch forward if you ever need to service a terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody rigging or refitting a switch panel who wants a clean, illuminated on-off that'll hold up to salt air and spray. It suits center consoles, bay boats, pontoons, sailboats, and small cruisers alike. It isn't a heavy-duty industrial switch and it isn't meant for enormous loads, but for the accessories most boaters actually run, it's exactly the right piece. Because it's Hella Marine, you're getting a part engineered for the water, not a generic switch repurposed for the dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building out a full switch panel, think about the whole set at once. Matching switch shapes and using LED color to group functions gives you a helm that looks factory and reads instantly. Wire it clean, fuse it right, and this little red rocker will outlast a lot of the gear it controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12V \/ 20A maximum rating handles most single-circuit accessories: nav lights, blowers, livewell and washdown pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRed LED illuminates when the switch is on, so you see what's drawing power at a glance, and red preserves night vision on a dark run home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSquare rocker actuator is easy to press with a wet or gloved hand and lines up cleanly in a bank of switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple on-off action for a single accessory circuit, up for on and down for off\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIlluminated rocker wires like a standard three-terminal lighted switch: power in, load out, and a feed for the LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHella Marine 'fit and forget' build stands up to salt air, spray, and vibration season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple LED colors so you can color-code a crowded panel by function\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips without a safety cover. Hinged guard covers are available separately\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 Hella Marine 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\u003eHow many amps can this rocker switch handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated for a maximum of 20 amps at 12 volts. That covers most single-circuit accessories on a boat. For anything that pulls near 20 amps continuously, size your wire to match and give the switch some margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I wire a 12 volt lighted rocker switch like this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAn illuminated rocker like this typically uses three blade terminals. One takes fused battery power in, one sends switched power out to your accessory, and the third feeds the LED so it lights only when the switch is on. Crimp marine-grade heat-shrink terminals, and always fuse the circuit ahead of the switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the switch include a safety cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the 'without safety cover' version, so it ships as the switch alone. A hinged guard cover is available separately if your install puts the switch somewhere it could get knocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of opening does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a square panel-mount switch. You cut a square opening in your dash or switch panel and the switch snaps home. Confirm your panel thickness leaves room behind for the blade terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhen does the red LED light up?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe LED comes on whenever the switch is in the 'On' position, powered through its own terminal. It's a clear visual cue that the circuit is live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for a bilge blower or livewell pump?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, for any single 12-volt circuit under 20 amps, including blowers, livewell and washdown pumps, and lighting. For heavy loads like a windlass, run the switch to a relay and let the relay carry the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy choose a red LED over another color?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRed preserves night vision better than white or blue, so it's easy on the eyes after dark. Hella offers several colors, which lets you code different functions across a switch panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this switch made for marine use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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