Bilge Auto/Man Backlit Rocker Switch
(1) Backlight at Top, (1) indicator light at Bottom
Genuine Carling Contura V Switch
Warm White, Cool White, Blue and Red Backlighting Available
$23.49 – $32.99
Bilge Auto/Man Backlit Rocker Switch
(1) Backlight at Top, (1) indicator light at Bottom
Genuine Carling Contura V Switch
Warm White, Cool White, Blue and Red Backlighting Available
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This genuine Carling rocker switch labeled “Bilge Auto/Man” is manufactured by laser marking, NOT printing. Laser technology allows for a stunning backlight effect. It is a great upgrade to our popular Contura II style Bilge Auto/Man rocker switch.
This switch comes on an ON-OFF-ON style, 10 terminal switch. It is meant for use when you are sending 12Vdc either directly to your pump, OR in series with a float switch.
This product is the ENTIRE SWITCH combo and includes both the switch body and the labeled cover. Find the laser-etched Bilge Auto/Man switch cover sold separately here.
(read more about how our illuminated rocker switches work here)
Translation: An exceptionally high-quality rocker switch. Genuine Carling Technologies – no knock off’s. This switch will last in the harsh marine environment for years to come.
Download the full spec sheet here
This rocker switch will replace any Carling V-series or Contura style rocker switch. That includes Contura style switches sold by Carling, Sierra, Blue Sea Systems, Sea-Dog, etc. It uses an industry-standard 1.45″ x 0.83″ mounting hole.
This rocker switch has 10 terminals on the back:
A hard copy of the wiring diagram will be shipped with this switch. You can also find it in the product images above, or download the PDF wiring diagram here.
This Bilge Auto/Man illuminated rocker switch is a special Contura V style made to be laser engraved, as pictured above. It is a similar shape, but different texture and appearance than contura V switches that are meant to be printed. As you can see in the images there is no lens… the etching actually becomes the lens. So generally folks do not mix and match these switches, even among printed Contura Vs.
We carry this switch with warm white incandescent lamps, or red, blue, cool white LEDs. The illumination only affects the lighting, not the color of the engraving. Blue and cool white is our most bright color, followed by warm white, then red is the least bright.
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quirky –
I was chasing a Auto Bilge switch that would match the other switches on my dash. The people at New Wire Marine advised me on there products and I found one that was a perfect selection for me. They got back to me really quickly which was also appreciated.
Mark Shores –
Love these switches. They offer several different descriptive plates to cover multiple applications. I do wish Contura or New Wire offered more backlight color options, or made it where you could change the bulbs to choose a different color. All in all though, these switches are top notch.