Breathtaking 20 Amp 3 Way Switch
Smart upgrade from a standard switch for use on a 15a or 20a circuit.
20 amp 3 way switch. Features nylon toggle and heavy duty contacts for longer trouble free operation. 20 amp 3 way commercial toggle switch white with back wired and side wired installation with back wired and side wired installation options the leviton 20 amp 3 way commercial toggle switch is recommended for use by electricians and contractors in heavily used areas of commercial buildings schools offices and homes. 20 amp 120 277 volt toggle 3 way ac quiet switch extra heavy duty spec grade self grounding back and side wired.
The breaker will be marked with either a 15 amps or a 20 amps. With back wired and side wired installation options the leviton 20 amp 3 way commercial toggle switch is recommended for use by electricians and contractors in heavily used areas of commercial buildings schools offices and homes. Top of the line industrial quality heavy gauge copper alloy one piece arm for top.
Rated 1 out of 5 by philmaidenhead from poor quality bought three of these mk 2 way switches but only one worked properly. I took one apart and fixed it just to prove to myself that it was faulty and then threw both faulty ones in the bin so as not to inflict a slightly loose body assembly on my client. Second yes you can safely use a 20 amp switch on a 15 amp circuit.
That ll tell you which switch to go with. The reason they don t do it is because 15 amp switches are cheaper to use. Two were faulty working in effect only as 1 way switches.
Leviton s industrial grade ac toggle switches for extra heavy duty applications represent top of the line quality and peak performance. Leviton 1223 2w 3 way toggle switch 20a 120 277v white industrial grade 20 amp 120 277 volt 1hp at 120v or 2hp at 240v 277v toggle 3 way ac quiet switch industrial grade self grounding back side wired white. You might not think it s a huge price difference but when bidding jobs every penny counts.
The ul listed toggle switch is designed for use with a second 3 way switch not included in a 3 way circuit to provide light control from 2 locations. 20 amp 120 277 volt toggle framed 3 way ac quiet switch commercial grade grounding side wired ivory. Leviton uses the finest materials available and the highest production standards to produce industrial switches of unmatched versatility and reliability.