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Leviton 1865 125-Volt 1-Pole Doorjamb Switch with Jamb Box, Brass

Leviton 1865 125-Volt 1-Pole Doorjamb Switch with Jamb Box, Brass

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Leviton 1865 125-Volt 1-Pole Doorjamb Switch with Jamb Box, Brass

The Leviton 1865 is a 125-Volt, 1-Pole doorjamb switch supplied complete with a jamb box, finished in brass. Designed to mount directly into a door frame, this switch automatically actuates lighting when a door is opened or closed, making it a practical solution for closets, cabinets, and enclosed storage spaces. The brass construction provides a durable, attractive finish that stands up to repeated mechanical actuation from everyday door use. As a foundational Leviton wiring device, the 1865 delivers dependable, code-compliant switching for both residential and light commercial applications.

Key Features

  • Electrical Rating: Rated 125-Volt, 1-Pole for standard residential and light commercial lighting circuits.
  • Durable Construction: Brass construction offers a rugged, corrosion-resistant build suited to frequent mechanical operation.
  • Doorjamb Actuation: Switch mechanism is triggered by door movement, automatically turning connected lighting on or off as the door opens and closes.
  • Complete with Jamb Box: Includes the matching jamb box for a proper, code-compliant in-frame installation.
  • Single-Pole Switching: 1-Pole design simplifies wiring for single-circuit lighting control applications.

Technical Specifications

  • list_batch: LEV-20260730

Typical Applications

  • Closet and Wardrobe Lighting Control
  • Cabinet and Cupboard Lighting
  • Pantry and Utility Storage Spaces
  • Built-In Storage and Millwork Lighting
  • Residential and Light Commercial Door-Activated Switching

Why Leviton?

Leviton wiring devices are built for dependable, long-term performance in demanding everyday applications. The 1865's brass construction and jamb-actuated switching mechanism are engineered to hold up under the repeated cycling of everyday door use, while the included jamb box simplifies a clean, proper installation. For professionals and homeowners looking for reliable, automatic lighting control in enclosed spaces, the Leviton 1865 is a straightforward, code-compliant choice.

Manufacturer Resources

Technical Information

Product Specs

Product Type:
Specialty Switch
Product Material:
Brass
Voltage Rating:
125V
Poles:
1
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Switches

Leviton 1865 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does a Leviton 1865 doorjamb switch actually do, and where does it get installed?
The 1865 is a door-actuated switch that mounts into the door frame itself, not into a wall box. When the door closes, the plunger is depressed and the light goes off; open the door and the light comes on. It ships with the matching jamb box, so the frame gets one mortise and the box carries the switch. Typical uses are closets, wardrobes, pantries, cabinets and built-in millwork where you want the light to follow the door instead of asking someone to find a toggle in the dark.
2) Is the Leviton 1865 doorjamb switch rated for a 120V lighting circuit?
Yes. The 1865 carries a 125V rating, which is the standard rating for a nominal 120V branch circuit in North America, so it lands on an ordinary residential or light commercial lighting circuit. It is a 1-pole device, meaning it breaks one ungrounded conductor only. That rules it out for anything switched at 277V or on a 240V circuit.
3) Do I need to buy a separate jamb box for the Leviton 1865?
No, the box comes with it. The 1865 is supplied complete with its matching jamb box, so the only other thing the job needs is the cable feeding it and the mortise cut in the frame. That matters on a multi-unit turn where you are ordering by the dozen, since the box is the part people forget and then wait on.
4) Can I use a doorjamb switch like the Leviton 1865 for three-way switching from two locations?
No. The 1865 is a single-pole switch, one hot in and one hot out, so it controls the light from that door alone. If you need the same fixture controlled from a second point, or from a wall switch as well as the door, a doorjamb switch is the wrong device on its own. Two doors into the same closet is a different case: two 1865s wired in parallel will each turn the light on when their own door opens.
5) Will the Leviton 1865 switch an LED closet light, or is it only for incandescent?
The 1865 is a mechanical contact switch, so it makes and breaks the circuit the same way regardless of what lamp is on the other end. What governs is the circuit: keep it at 125V or less and keep the connected load within the switch's rating. LED closet fixtures draw a fraction of what the incandescent fixtures these switches were originally paired with did, so load is rarely the constraint. Note the switching action is reversed from a normal switch, closed when the plunger is released and the door is open.
6) Can a doorjamb switch be used on a commercial job, or is it residential only?
Both. The 1865 is specified for residential and light commercial lighting circuits, which covers hotel wardrobes, office coat closets, storage rooms and multi-family unit closets. Where it stops is heavier commercial work: a 277V lighting circuit, an emergency or life-safety circuit, or anything needing more than single-pole switching of one 125V branch.
7) How do I order more Leviton 1865 doorjamb switches to match the ones already in the building?
Order by manufacturer part number 1865. That is the brass 125V single-pole jamb switch with jamb box, and it is a single configuration rather than a family with finish or amperage options, so the part number alone gets you the same device on every door. Useful when you are standardizing closet hardware across a portfolio and want the replacement to be identical to what the last electrician put in.
8) Is a brass doorjamb switch worth it over a plastic one for closets in a rental building?
Brass is the case here, and the reason is mechanical rather than cosmetic. A jamb switch gets hit by the door every single time somebody opens the closet, so the body takes the cycling that a wall toggle never sees. In apartment turns and hospitality rooms where the closet door gets used several times a day for years, that repeated actuation is what kills the cheap ones. The 1865's brass build is aimed at that duty.
9) Is there a spec sheet for the Leviton 1865 doorjamb switch?
Leviton publishes technical information for the 1865, available at https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/leviton/technical-information-fbedb3.pdf. Worth pulling before you cut the frame, since the mortise has to match the jamb box body.
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