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Pass & Seymour 26342W 20A 125V Heavy-Duty Spec-Grade Decorator Duplex Receptacle, Back & Side Wire, White

Pass & Seymour 26342W 20A 125V Heavy-Duty Spec-Grade Decorator Duplex Receptacle, Back & Side Wire, White

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Pass & Seymour 26342W 20A 125V Heavy-Duty Spec-Grade Decorator Duplex Receptacle, Back & Side Wire, White

The Pass & Seymour 26342W is a 20A 125V heavy-duty, spec-grade decorator duplex receptacle finished in white and configured for back and side wire installation. Built for demanding commercial and residential circuits, this receptacle combines a durable plated-steel mounting strap with an impact-resistant nylon face for long-term performance. It carries cULus Listing and meets Federal Specification requirements, making it a reliable choice wherever code-compliant, spec-grade devices are required.

Key Features

  • Electrical Rating: 20A 125V heavy-duty spec-grade device suitable for demanding branch-circuit applications.
  • Wiring Method: Back and side wire terminals for flexible, secure conductor termination.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Strap: Plated steel strap locked into the assembly to prevent the strap from bending away from the body.
  • Positive Grounding: Auto-ground clip assures positive ground connection.
  • Tri-Drive Screws: Tri-drive terminal and mounting screws for secure, versatile installation.
  • Isolated Terminal Compartments: Terminal compartments are isolated from each other for positive conductor containment.
  • Split-Circuit Ready: Easily accessed break-off, line-contact connecting tab for fast, easy split-circuit wiring.
  • Impact-Resistant Face: Durable nylon face in white for a clean decorator-style appearance.

Certifications & Compliance

  • cULus Listed
  • Federal Spec Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Country Of Origin: Mexico
  • Product Finish: Matte
  • Product Height: 2.635 in
  • Product Line: Pass & Seymour
  • Product Width: 1.322 in
  • Product Depth: 0.833 in

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Residential Electrical Installations
  • Heavy-Duty Spec-Grade Wiring Device Upgrades
  • Split-Circuit Receptacle Wiring
  • Renovation and New Construction Projects
  • Code-Compliant Decorator-Style Duplex Outlets

Why Pass & Seymour?

Pass & Seymour builds the 26342W with a locked-in corrosion-resistant strap, isolated terminal compartments, and an impact-resistant nylon face for dependable, long-lasting performance. Backed by cULus Listing and Federal Spec compliance, it delivers the reliable, code-compliant performance professionals expect from a spec-grade wiring device.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Product Type:
Duplex Receptacle
Product Color:
White
Voltage Rating:
125V
Amperage Rating:
20A
Connection Type:
Back and Side Wire
Listing:
cULus
Product Finish:
Matte
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Receptacles & Outlets
Product Width:
1.322 in
Product Height:
2.635 in
Product Depth:
0.833 in

Pass & Seymour 26342-W – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Pass & Seymour 26342W be wired for a split circuit?
Yes. The 26342W has a break-off, line-contact connecting tab that snaps out so the top and bottom outlets can be fed from separate circuits, or the bottom half switched. The terminal compartments are isolated from each other, so once the tab is broken the two halves stay electrically separate. You get back and side wire terminals either way, so you can land conductors straight in the back or wrap them under the tri-drive side screws.
2) Will a standard decorator wall plate fit the Pass & Seymour 26342W?
Yes. The 26342W uses the rectangular decorator opening, so it takes any standard single-gang decorator/Decora-style plate, and any multi-gang decorator plate when ganged with switches or dimmers of the same style. It will not fit a duplex plate with the two round figure-eight openings. The device face is white with a matte finish, so pair it with a white matte plate if you want the opening to look uniform.
3) What is the closest equivalent to the Pass & Seymour 26342W decorator duplex receptacle in white?
The Leviton Decora Plus 16342 is the nearest match: a commercial grade duplex receptacle rated 20-amp 125-volt NEMA 5-20R in white, in the same decorator-style face. The Pass & Seymour 26342W is rated 20A 125V as a heavy-duty spec-grade decorator duplex in white, so the two cover the same opening and the same device box.
4) Is the Eaton 5262W a substitute for the Pass & Seymour 26342W?
No. The Eaton Arrow Hart 5262W is a heavy-duty industrial duplex receptacle rated 15A 125V with a 5-15R configuration in gray, so it will not accept a 20-amp T-slot plug and the color does not match. The Pass & Seymour 26342W is a 20A 125V device in white. Use the Eaton only where a 15A 5-15R device is acceptable on the circuit.
5) What should I use instead of the 26342W in a patient care area?
For patient care rooms, specify the Leviton 16262-HGW, a hospital grade duplex receptacle in white supplied in a pack of 100. The Pass & Seymour 26342W is a heavy-duty spec-grade device for commercial and residential circuits and is not a hospital grade listing, so it suits corridors, offices and support spaces rather than patient care branch circuits.
6) Can I use the Pass & Seymour 26342W in a hazardous classified area?
No. For classified locations you need a device built for it, such as the Appleton FSQC Series interlocked explosionproof receptacle or the Appleton U-Line ECS factory-sealed 15 and 20 amp plug and receptacle set. The Pass & Seymour 26342W is a cULus listed spec-grade wiring device for ordinary-location commercial and residential branch circuits.
7) My circuit is 277V - will the 26342W work, or do I need something else?
The Pass & Seymour 26342W is rated 125V and cannot be used on a 277V circuit. For that voltage, the Bryant 430R9W 4750DR is a 2-pole 3-wire 277V motor-duty receptacle. For 600V/250V AC/DC locking service at 50A, the Eaton 7379 industrial locking receptacle in black is the extra heavy duty option.
8) Is a 20A 125V decorator receptacle like the 26342W OK on a 15-amp branch circuit?
A 20A 125V device can be installed on a 15-amp circuit, but the breaker still governs the circuit, so you gain no capacity. Where it does pay off is on 20-amp kitchen, laundry, and commercial general-purpose circuits, where a 20A receptacle is required to accept a 20-amp T-slot plug. The 26342W is the 20-amp, spec-grade device; if you only need 15 amps, the Eaton Arrow Hart 15A 125V 5-15R industrial duplex is the lighter-duty equivalent.
9) What is the difference between a spec-grade receptacle like the Pass & Seymour 26342W and a hospital grade one?
The 26342W is a heavy-duty spec-grade device: plated-steel strap locked into the body, nylon impact-resistant face, auto-ground clip, cULus Listed and Federal Spec Listed. Hospital grade is a separate, more stringent listing for patient care areas and is marked with a green dot. If your facility requires hospital grade, the Leviton 16262-HGW is the hospital grade duplex in white. For straightforward commercial or residential work, spec grade is the usual call.
10) Do I still need a separate ground wire on the 26342W, or does the strap ground it?
Land your equipment grounding conductor on the green ground screw. The auto-ground clip on the 26342W assures a positive ground connection through the mounting strap to a grounded metal box, which backs up the connection, but it is not a substitute for terminating the ground conductor on the device. In a nonmetallic box the clip does nothing for you at all.
11) Will the 26342W match the other white decorator outlets already installed in my building?
It is a white, matte-finish decorator duplex, so it lines up visually with other white decorator-opening devices and plates. Two cautions when you are standardizing a portfolio: white varies slightly between manufacturers, and matte versus gloss reads differently side by side on the same wall. If the existing devices are Leviton Decora Plus 20A white, the Leviton 16342 is the same-brand decorator 20A 125V 5-20R in white and will be the closer cosmetic match.
12) Is the Pass & Seymour 26342W acceptable where the spec calls for a federal-spec, UL listed commercial receptacle?
The 26342W is cULus Listed and Federal Spec Listed, which is the pairing most commercial and institutional specifications ask for on a heavy-duty spec-grade wiring device. The cULus mark covers both US and Canadian listing on the one device, which matters if you are buying for work on both sides of the border. Country of origin is Mexico, useful if your project carries origin reporting.
13) What is the straight-blade alternative if I do not want the decorator look on a 20A 125V receptacle?
Decorator means the single rectangular face opening. For the traditional two-round-opening duplex at the same 20A 125V rating, the Bryant 5362B heavy-duty duplex and the Leviton 16352-1PW commercial heavy-duty straight blade 20A 125V NEMA 5-20R are the straight-blade options. Pick based on what plate style is already on the wall, because the two faces are not interchangeable under one cover.
14) We need an ivory 20A duplex instead of white - what are my options?
The Bryant 5362BI is a 20A/125V heavy-duty duplex receptacle in the ivory version of that series, carrying the same heavy-duty grade. The Pass & Seymour 26342W is supplied in white with a matte finish, so if the other devices on the job are ivory the Bryant is the one to spec.
15) I need more than two 20A outlets at one box - is there an alternative to doubling up 26342W devices?
The Bryant 21254IGO is a quad straight-blade receptacle, NEMA 5-20R, rated 20A, giving four outlets in one device in place of the two the Pass & Seymour 26342W provides. It is an isolated ground configuration, so confirm the circuit has the separate ground conductor that arrangement requires before substituting.
16) Is there a single-outlet decorator receptacle comparable to the 26342W?
Yes - the Eaton 6450W is a heavy-duty industrial specification grade decorator single receptacle accepting #14-10 AWG conductors. It gives one outlet in a decorator face where the Pass & Seymour 26342W gives two, which is the usual choice for a dedicated appliance or equipment outlet.
17) How does the Leviton 16251W compare with the Pass & Seymour 26342W?
The Leviton 16251W is a commercial grade heavy-duty impact-resistant straight blade receptacle. The Pass & Seymour 26342W is a heavy-duty spec-grade decorator duplex with an impact-resistant nylon face, back and side wire terminals, and a break-off tab for split-circuit wiring. Both are impact-resistant commercial-duty devices; the difference a specifier cares about is the decorator face and the split-circuit tab on the Pass & Seymour.
18) Is a commercial specification grade single receptacle like the Eaton 816W interchangeable with the 26342W?
Not directly. The Eaton 816W is a commercial specification grade single receptacle rated 15A, so it is one outlet at a lower amperage. The Pass & Seymour 26342W is a 20A 125V heavy-duty spec-grade duplex. Swap to the Eaton only where a 15A single outlet satisfies the circuit design.
19) How deep is the Pass & Seymour 26342W, and will it fit in a shallow box with the wires behind it?
The device body measures 2.635 in high, 1.322 in wide, and 0.833 in deep. That 0.833 in body depth is modest, but the wires behind it drive the real fit. Back wiring reduces the folded-conductor bulk compared with side-wrapping, which helps in a shallow or crowded box. Box fill still has to be calculated for the conductors and the device either way.
20) Why does the plated-steel strap on the 26342W matter on a commercial install?
Two reasons. The strap is plated for corrosion resistance, which matters in damp or coastal work and in unconditioned spaces. More practically, it is locked into the assembly so it cannot bend away from the body, which is what fails on cheaper devices when an installer cranks the mounting screws down to pull the device flush in an out-of-plane box. Mounting and terminal screws are tri-drive, so they take more than one driver type.
21) I need four outlets at one location. Can I use two 26342W devices or is there a quad receptacle?
Two 26342W devices in a two-gang box with a two-gang decorator plate is the normal way to get four 20A outlets. If you would rather do it in a single gang, the Bryant 21254IGO is a quad straight-blade NEMA 5-20R receptacle at 20A, which puts four outlets on one yoke. The quad is a straight-blade face, not decorator, so plan the plate accordingly.
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