Dimmer Kit – Contura V
$137.00 – $148.00
12V, 6A, Deckhand Dimmer
Blue Sea Systems 7506
Backlit Contura V Rocker Switch Combo
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Product Description
Dimmer Kit, Contura V
We’ve taken the absolute best marine-grade waterproof dimmer module we’ve found to date, paired it with our Contura V switch combo, and added every spare part you need for assembly – all in ONE kit!
One of our favorite features of the dimmer module is its ability to dim any 2-wire light without a built-in dimming feature. Since it’s Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) instead of resistive dimming, that means it can dim LED lighting, incandescent, and halogen lights, or even all at the same time!
The Contura V switch is backlit, unlike our standard, non-kitted Deckhand Dimmer – which includes a Contura III style switch.
Want to learn more about the Dimmer Module and the Contura V switch? Keep scrolling to find more information below!
Included in the Dimmer Kit:
- 12V Deckhand Dimmer Module
- Contura V Actuator
- 10 Pin, (ON)-OFF-(ON) Rocker Switch
- 2 Gang Terminal Block
- Terminal Block Jumper
- #8 Heat Shrink Ring Terminal, 16-14 AWG (x3)
Each kit will include a detailed wiring diagram and parts list.
- Heat Shrink Quick Connect, 16-14 AWG (x5)
- Brass-constructed Piggyback (x2)
- Heat Shrink Quick Connect, 12-10 AWG (x2)
- Black Heat Shrink Jumper with Piggyback, 16 AWG
- Blue Heat Shrink Jumper with Piggyback, 16 AWG
- 2 ft. Wire Lead, 16 AWG Blue
- Mounting Bracket for Switch
More About the Dimmer Module:
- Works with LED, incandescent, and halogen lighting
- Memory – on startup recalls the last setting
- 0% to 100% brightness
- Exit illumination time delay (adjustable)
- Minimal parasitic current draw of only 2mA (0.002 Amps)
Made as a marine-grade dimmer, our dimmer module is potted waterproof. The molded wire leads have no exposed metal connections to corrode and deteriorate in the harsh marine environment.
This dimmer is made for use on a boat.
Our boat light dimmer comes with an exit timer feature built-in! It allows you to safely exit the boat at night while the lights are on, then automatically turns them off after a set time.
Hold the bright (up) position on the rocker switch until it reaches full brightness, and continue to hold for 2 seconds. The lights being controlled by the dimmer will begin to flash slowly. Simply release the switch after one flash for a 1-minute timer.
Continue holding the switch for up to 5 flashes for up to a 5-minute timer.
At only 3″ x 3 1/2″ our deckhand waterproof dimmer does not take up much space under your dash. Two screws securely hold the dimmer in place, and since it’s remote-controlled, can be installed in any convenient location.
The opposing mounting flanges allow the nesting of multiple dimmers right next to each other, so you can control several lights of different brightnesses.
More About the Contura V Switch:
- Laser Etched – Engraved durability, no ink
- Backlit – Allows for night readability
- Smooth Facing – The Contura V style has no added texture or indentations, making for a mostly smooth switch face
Choose from one of our four color options for your switch backlighting. We currently carry Blue LED (our most popular), Red LED, Cool White LED, and Warm White. Find our backlighting options featuring the Contura V style cover below!
We mentioned the night readability as a benefit of backlit switches above, but what about DIMMING READABILITY?
Depending on the size of your boat and/or the light you’re dimming, your switch may be out of view from the light itself. With switch backlighting, there’s no guessing game as to what your level of brightness is!
The switch dims in sync with the light, giving you total readability of your dimmed light from wherever your switch is mounted.
While there are no differences between the Contura V and Contura XIV in terms of purpose and functionality, the 2 actuator styles do have some variation in size and appearance.
The Contura XIV cover is rectangular in shape (similar to the printed Contura II style switches), whereas the Contura V cover is more oval in shape. The straighter edges of the Contura XIV cover make it approx. 1mm narrower than the Contura V style switches.
The other discernable difference is the indentation we mentioned above. The indentation gives a defining boundary you can feel between the top and bottom switch functions!
Here’s a side by side comparison. Contura V on the left, Contura XIV on the right.
Dimmer Kit Wiring Diagram:
