Sea-Dog Push-Pull Switch 12V 15A | 420396-1
Sea-Dog Push-Pull Switch 12V 15A | 420396-1 — Product description
The Sea-Dog 420396-1 is a simple, honest push-pull switch for 12-volt boat circuits. It's a two-position on-off rated at 15 amps, with a splash guard to keep water off the contacts and a brass body under a PVC coating to fight corrosion. One job, done right.
The Sea-Dog 420396-1 is a push-pull switch built for the kind of spot on a boat where water is going to find it. It's a simple on-off, two-position control rated for 12 volt DC and 15 amps, with a splash guard collar that keeps spray and the occasional wave off the contacts. Push it in, pull it out. That's the whole operation, and there's a lot to be said for a switch that does exactly one thing and does it without fuss.
Where does a switch like this earn its keep? Anywhere you want a positive on-off you can find by feel. Bilge blowers, deck and courtesy lights, washdown pumps, accessory circuits at the helm or on a center console. The 15 amp rating at 12 volts gives you room for most single-circuit loads without pushing the switch to its limit, and running well under a switch's rating is how you get years out of it.
The body is brass with a PVC coating. That combination is the reason it belongs on a boat and not just any panel. Brass gives you a solid, machinable base that takes the wiring terminals well, and the PVC coating is there to slow down the corrosion that salt air throws at bare metal. It's a non-lighted switch, so there's no pilot lamp to burn out and no extra draw on the circuit. If you want to know a circuit's live, wire in a separate indicator.
Install is straightforward for anyone comfortable behind a dash. It mounts through a panel and wires in-line on the positive side of the circuit you're switching. We'd always tell you to fuse the circuit ahead of the switch and match your wire gauge to the load. If you're not sure what size fuse or wire your accessory needs, give us a shout and we'll walk you through it.
Key Features
- Two-position push-pull action for a positive on-off you can find by feel
- Rated 15 amps at 12 volts DC, headroom for most single-circuit accessory loads
- Splash guard collar keeps spray and water off the contacts
- Brass body with PVC coating to resist corrosion in salt air
- Non-lighted design, no pilot lamp to fail and no extra current draw
- Panel-mount install, wires in-line on the positive side of the circuit
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Sea-Dog reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | On-Off 12 Volt DC 15 Ampere Splash Guard Push-Pull Switch, Non-Lighted, Brass With PVC Coating |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 420396-1 |
| UPC | 035514424356 |
| Switch Type | Push-Pull |
| Switch Function | On-Off (2-Position) |
| Voltage | 12 Volt DC |
| Amperage | 15 Ampere |
| Illumination | Non-Lighted |
| Construction | Brass With PVC Coating |
| Water Resistance | Splash Guard |
Frequently asked questions
What's the amp rating?
It's rated for 15 amps at 12 volts DC. Keep your circuit load under that and it'll last for years. For anything that draws more, step up to a switch rated for the higher current.
Is it waterproof?
It's a splash guard switch, not a submersible one. The guard keeps spray and splash off the contacts, which is what you want at an open helm or on deck. Don't mount it somewhere it'll sit underwater.
What's it made of?
Brass body with a PVC coating. The brass gives you a solid base for the wiring terminals, and the PVC coating slows the corrosion that salt air causes.
Is the switch lighted?
No, it's a non-lighted switch. There's no pilot lamp, so nothing to burn out and no extra draw on the circuit. Wire in a separate indicator if you want a live-circuit light.
What can I run off it?
Single accessory circuits: bilge blowers, courtesy and deck lights, washdown pumps, and similar 12-volt loads that stay inside the 15 amp rating.
How does it mount?
It's a panel-mount switch that wires in-line on the positive side of the circuit. Fuse the circuit ahead of the switch and match your wire gauge to the load.
