Description
Blue Sea 7250I 100A Ignition Protected Toggle Breaker | Boat Supply Store
Protecting high-current DC circuits in potentially explosive marine atmospheres is critical for safety, and this breaker provides a robust, ignition-protected solution. It offers a 100A rating and combines both switching and reliable circuit protection in a single, space-saving unit, ensuring uninterrupted operation. Applications include primary overcurrent protection for inverters, bow thrusters, or windlasses on offshore fishing vessels operating in Gulf Coast waters. Its 'trip free' design guarantees that the breaker will not be held closed during a fault condition.
Key Features
- Ignition Protected for safe operation in potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Single Pole configuration for simple DC circuit integration.
- 100A Amperage Rating suitable for high-draw marine equipment.
- Combines Switching and Circuit Protection to reduce complexity and space requirements.
- Trip Free Operation ensures breaker disengages during fault conditions.
- Robust Construction engineered for demanding marine environments.
- Reliable Overcurrent Protection safeguards vital DC systems.
- Simplified Installation through integrated functionality.
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Amperage Rating | 100A |
| Poles | Single Pole |
| Ignition Protected | Yes |
| Trip Free | Yes |
| Color | Red |
| Series | C-Series |
Who This Is For
Marine enthusiasts and boat owners requiring reliable overcurrent protection and switching for high-draw DC systems like inverters or bow thrusters. Marine electricians specifying components for installations in potentially explosive atmospheres will find this ignition-protected breaker essential.
How It Compares
| Feature | Blue Sea 7250I 100A Ignition Protected Toggle Breaker | Blue Sea Systems 7251 C |
|---|---|---|
| Amperage Rating | 100A | 125A |
| Ignition Protected | Yes | Yes |
| Poles | 1 | 1 |
| Trip Free | Yes | Yes |
Common Concerns Answered
Will the toggle be difficult to operate?
While some users report an initial stiffness with the toggle action, this is often due to the robust internal mechanisms designed for reliable circuit interruption and switching in harsh marine conditions. This stiffness typically lessens with use and ensures a positive engagement.
Is the P65 warning a significant concern for my boat's electrical system?
The P65 warning is a standard compliance notification for many products manufactured or sold, indicating potential exposure to chemicals listed under California Proposition 65. For a marine-grade electrical component like the Blue Sea 7250I, this warning is typical and does not diminish its safety or functionality for marine applications when installed and used as directed.
I'm considering a standard breaker, but is ignition protection really necessary for my application?
Ignition protection is crucial for any electrical device located in an area where flammable vapors could accumulate, such as engine compartments or battery lockers, to prevent ignition of those vapors. If your application involves high-draw DC systems in such spaces, the Blue Sea 7250I's ignition protection is a critical safety feature that standard breakers lack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the amperage rating of the Blue Sea 7250I C-Series Toggle?
The Blue Sea 7250I C-Series Toggle features a 100A amperage rating.
Is the Blue Sea 7250I ignition protected?
Yes, the Blue Sea 7250I is specifically designed and certified as ignition protected for safe use in potentially explosive marine atmospheres.
What applications is the Blue Sea 7250I suitable for?
This circuit breaker is ideal for primary overcurrent protection and switching of high-draw DC systems, including inverters, bow thrusters, and windlasses, particularly in engine rooms or other areas where flammable vapors may be present.
What does 'trip free' mean for this circuit breaker?
'Trip free' operation ensures that the circuit breaker will automatically disengage (trip) and open the circuit if an overcurrent fault occurs, even if the toggle handle is manually held in the 'on' position.
What is the pole configuration of the Blue Sea 7250I?
The Blue Sea 7250I is a single-pole circuit breaker, designed to interrupt or switch a single conductor in a DC circuit.
