Blue Sea 8242 Shunt Adapter for DC Ammeters

The Blue Sea 8242 Shunt Shifter is an adapter for DC digital ammeters used in positive-side shunt applications, such as alternator current measurement. It is designed for installers who need to read positive-side current with a meter that's built for negative-side sensing.

The Shunt Shifter uses advanced technology to shift the shunt's positive reference to negative, exactly as required by Blue Sea's digital meters, and it's built specifically for use with the 8255 Digital Meter Shunt. It installs directly onto the shunt using existing sense screws, with all necessary hardware included. Browse more options in our panels, switches, and circuit breakers category.

Key Features: Adapts positive-side shunt applications for negative-sensing digital meters, built for the 8255 Digital Meter Shunt, installs on existing sense screws, works with 12-36V DC systems, includes hardware, sold individually.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this adapter used for? It's used for positive-side shunt applications, such as measuring alternator current, with meters built for negative-side sensing.

What shunt does this work with? Blue Sea's 8255 Digital Meter Shunt.

Does this require extra hardware to install? No, it installs directly onto the shunt using existing sense screws, and all necessary hardware is included.