Product Description

Backlit Rocker Switch – Bilge

This genuine Carling rocker switch labeled “Bilge” is manufactured by laser marking, NOT printing. Laser technology allows for a stunning backlight effect. It’s a great upgrade to our popular Contura II style rocker switches.

This product is the ENTIRE SWITCH combo and includes both the switch body and the labeled cover. Find the laser-etched Bilge switch cover sold separately here.

Switch Features:

• Switch Function Standard ON-OFF with backlight + indicator.
• Stunning readability in the dark
• Dual lamps – backlight + indicator
• 7 illumination color options: warm white, cool white, blue, red, green, amber, or bright red – all available HERE
• Laser-etched – no ink to wear off

How Does the Backlighting Work?

• Laser marking lets light show only where we etch
• Text/symbols illuminate — not a printed lens
• Backlight light = externally triggered backlight (often nav lights)
• Independent light = indicator (on with the load) (learn more)

Rocker Switch Tech Specs:

• Voltage: 12Vdc
• Current: 20A
• Circuit: SPST
• Position: ON-OFF
• Water Protection: IP68 (>1m submersion)
• Terminal Count: 4
• Terminal Style: 0.250″ Quick Connect
• Body P/N: V1D1-G66B (Warm White Incandescent variant)
• Contact Life: 150,000 cycles
• Lamp Life: 10,000 hours (warm white); 100,000 hours (LED colors)

Translation: An exceptionally high-quality rocker switch. Genuine Carling Technologies — no knock-offs. Built for harsh marine environments.

Download the full spec sheet

How Our Switches Are Better:

1. Genuine Carling switches – We’ll never try and pass off cheap Chinese knock-offs like some of our competitors. You’ve probably seen other sites list a switch as “fits carling”… that’s a red flag.  All our switches are the genuine article.  And like all cheaply made counterfeits, you CAN tell the difference.
2. Night Illumination – Unlike printing, our laser marking technology allows stunning readability in the dark.
3. Support – We know this product inside and out and are happy to help our customers.  Need help wiring up one of our products, call us… seriously: (843) 297-8348
4. Guarantee – While Carling does not offer a warranty, we’re so confidant in the quality; that if your switch breaks within 2 years, you can return it for a free replacement!

Will It Fit?

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.

Wiring Info & Wiring Diagram:

This rocker switch has 4 terminals on the back:

1. 12V input – terminal 2
2. 12V output – terminal 3
3. negative source – terminal 7
4. backlight trigger – terminal 8

A hard copy ships with the switch. Download the PDF wiring diagram here.

Accessories:

• Mounting Panels: End, Middle, Single
• Switch Gasket
• Quick Connect Terminals

On Contura Styles and Colors:

This Bilge switch uses our Contura V-style laser-engraved cover. The legend itself becomes the lens. Brightest: Cool White, Blue, Green, Bright Red. Mid: Amber, Warm White. Least bright: Red.