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Leviton 1256W Extra Heavy-Duty Industrial SPDT Center-Off Toggle Switch

Leviton 1256W Extra Heavy-Duty Industrial SPDT Center-Off Toggle Switch

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Leviton 1256W Extra Heavy-Duty Industrial SPDT Center-Off Toggle Switch

The Leviton 1256W is a member of the Leviton 1256 Series extra heavy-duty industrial toggle switch line, engineered for demanding commercial and industrial control applications. Featuring a single-pole double-throw (SPDT) configuration with a center-off position, this switch is available in 15A and 20A ratings at 120/277-Volt AC, making it well suited for reversing motor control, machine and equipment switching, and other industrial control circuits where dependable, repeatable performance is required day after day. The extra heavy-duty industrial construction is designed to stand up to frequent actuation in commercial facilities, manufacturing plants, and other professional environments.

Key Features

  • Electrical Rating: Available in 15A and 20A ratings at 120/277-Volt AC, supporting use across common commercial and industrial control voltages.
  • SPDT Center-Off Configuration: Single-pole double-throw switching with a center-off position provides flexible circuit control, including forward/off/reverse motor switching and other three-position control schemes.
  • 1-Pole Design: Single-pole construction keeps wiring straightforward for dedicated control circuits, simplifying installation and troubleshooting.
  • Extra Heavy-Duty Industrial Grade: Built to an extra heavy-duty industrial specification intended for long service life under frequent operation and demanding duty cycles.
  • Reliable Switching Action: A positive center-off detent helps prevent accidental engagement between positions, supporting safer, more predictable equipment operation.
  • Professional-Grade Construction: Designed as a specification-grade device for use by electrical contractors and maintenance professionals in commercial and industrial settings.
  • Color: White housing for a clean, professional appearance in panel and control-station installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Color: White
  • Voltage Rating: 120/277V
  • Poles: 1

Typical Applications

  • Reversing Motor Control Circuits
  • Industrial Equipment and Machinery Switching
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
  • Panel-Mounted and Control-Station Applications
  • Manufacturing and Facility Maintenance Control Circuits
  • Renovation and New Construction Electrical Work

Why Leviton?

Leviton is a trusted name in professional-grade electrical devices, and the 1256 Series Extra Heavy-Duty Industrial Toggle Switch reflects that reputation with its SPDT center-off configuration and 120/277-Volt AC rating available in 15A and 20A versions. Built for industrial and commercial control applications, this switch is engineered to deliver the dependable, repeatable performance that electrical contractors and facility maintenance professionals expect from Leviton devices. Choosing a Leviton control switch means specifying a component built for the rigors of everyday industrial and commercial use.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Color:
White
Voltage Rating:
120/277V
Grade:
Specification
Department:
Electrical
Poles:
1
Product Type:
Toggle Switch
Configuration:
1-Pole
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Toggle Switches

Leviton 1256-W – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the difference between Leviton 1256-W and 1285-W?
Both are the same SPDT center-off toggle switch in white; the difference is amp rating. The 1256-W is the 15A version and the 1285-W is the 20A version. Both are rated 120/277V AC. Pick the 20A 1285-W if your control circuit is on a 20A branch or the load calls for it.
2) Can I use a Leviton 1256 center-off switch for forward/off/reverse motor control?
That is what the center-off configuration is for. Single-pole double-throw with a center-off position gives you three positions, so one throw feeds forward, the other feeds reverse, and the middle position breaks both. The center-off detent keeps the handle from drifting into a position on its own. It switches the control circuit only; it is not a motor starter or reversing contactor.
3) Is this a three-way switch I can use for two-location light control?
No, and this is the most common mix-up. A three-way switch has no off position; it just transfers between two travelers. The 1256 is SPDT with a center-off, so it will not behave like a normal three-way pair. If you need two-location lighting control at industrial grade, the Eaton Arrow Hart industrial grade three-way toggle, 20A 120/277V, is the right device instead.
4) What is the difference between the Leviton 1256W and the Pass & Seymour PS20AC3W toggle switch?
Both are white specification grade toggle switches built to an industrial extra heavy duty standard. The difference is the switching arrangement: the Leviton 1256W is a single-pole double-throw device with a center-off position, giving three positions for forward/off/reverse and similar control schemes, and it is a 1-pole device rated 120/277V AC. The Pass & Seymour PS20AC3W is a 20A industrial extra heavy duty specification grade toggle switch in white. Choose the 1256W when the circuit needs the center-off third position; the PS20AC3W covers straight on/off duty in the same finish and grade family.
5) How many poles does the Leviton 1256 switch have, and does that affect my wiring?
One pole. Single-pole double-throw means one common terminal switching to either of two outputs, so you are only breaking one hot leg. For a three-phase motor reversing scheme it belongs in the control circuit ahead of a reversing starter, not in the motor feeders themselves.
6) Is the Leviton 1256 specification grade or residential grade?
Specification grade, built to an extra heavy-duty industrial spec for frequent actuation. That is the grade facility engineers and MRO buyers write into a standardization spec; residential-grade switches will not hold up to repeated machine-control duty.
7) Are Pass & Seymour TradeMaster grounding switches like the 660G or 663LAG interchangeable with the Leviton 1256W?
No - they answer a different need. The Pass & Seymour 660G is a TradeMaster grounding toggle switch in brown satin thermoplastic and the 663LAG is a TradeMaster grounding toggle switch in light almond thermoplastic; these are general-purpose grounding switches chosen largely for the finish that matches surrounding devices. The Leviton 1256W is a single-pole double-throw switch with a center-off position, white, built to an extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade for reversing motor control and equipment switching at 120/277V AC. Swapping a TradeMaster in loses the center-off third position.
8) Does the Leviton 1256 come in any color other than white?
White only, in both the 15A 1256-W and 20A 1285-W. If the control station or device plates on your job are brown or light almond, the Pass and Seymour TradeMaster grounding toggle switches cover those: the 660G is brown satin thermoplastic and the 663LAG is light almond.
9) Can I mount a Leviton 1256 toggle switch in a control station or panel enclosure?
Yes, panel-mounted and control-station work is one of its stated applications, along with machinery switching and facility maintenance control circuits. It is a standard toggle device body, so it takes the device plate and box arrangement you are already using; order the plate separately since no wallplate is included.
How fast can I get the Leviton 1256-W delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Leviton 1256-W come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Leviton 1256-W is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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