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Pass & Seymour 5251W 15A 125V Heavy-Duty Spec-Grade Single Receptacle, White

Pass & Seymour 5251W 15A 125V Heavy-Duty Spec-Grade Single Receptacle, White

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Pass & Seymour 5251W 15A 125V Heavy-Duty Spec-Grade Single Receptacle, White

The Pass & Seymour 5251W is a 15A 125V heavy-duty, spec-grade single receptacle finished in white, engineered for side-wire and back-wire installation in demanding commercial and industrial applications. It features a one-piece brass triple-wire power contact system, a corrosion-resistant zinc-plated steel strap, and an auto-ground clip, and it carries cULus Listing for code-compliant performance. Locking strap tabs and back-out-resistant tr-drive steel terminal screws add long-term reliability to every installation.

Key Features

  • Electrical Rating: 15A, 125V heavy-duty, spec-grade single receptacle for reliable power delivery.
  • Secure Strap Design: Strap tabs wrap around and lock down on the face to prevent the strap from separating from the face and back body.
  • Thermal Performance: Maximum 30°C temperature rise at full-rated current after 50 cycles of overload at 150% of rated current with direct current; operating temperature range of +60°C maximum continuous to -40°C minimum without impact.
  • Positive Grounding: Auto-ground clip assures positive ground for consistent safety performance.
  • One-Piece Brass Contacts: One-piece brass triple-wire power contacts provide lasting retention and dependable connections.
  • Wiring Flexibility: Backed-out tr-drive steel terminal screws with internal screw-pressure-plate back and side wire capability, plus two back wire holes for increased wiring flexibility.
  • Durable Construction: Heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant zinc-plated steel strap for added strength.
  • Finish: Matte white finish suited to a wide range of commercial interiors.

Certifications & Compliance

  • cULus Listed

Technical Specifications

  • Country Of Origin: Mexico
  • Product Finish: Matte
  • Product Line: Pass & Seymour
  • Product Width: 1.38 in
  • Product Depth: 1.08 in

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
  • Heavy-Duty Power Distribution Circuits
  • Side-Wire and Back-Wire Device Retrofits
  • Panelboard and Load Center Adjacent Wiring
  • Renovation and New Construction Projects

Why Pass & Seymour?

Pass & Seymour builds the 5251W with one-piece brass triple-wire contacts, a corrosion-resistant zinc-plated steel strap, and a locking strap-tab design for lasting durability in demanding environments. Backed by cULus Listing and tested thermal performance, this spec-grade receptacle delivers dependable, code-compliant performance for professional electrical work.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Product Type:
Receptacle
Product Color:
White
Voltage Rating:
125V
Amperage Rating:
15A
Product Finish:
Matte
Listing:
cULus
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Receptacles & Outlets
Product Depth:
1.08 in
Product Width:
1.38 in

Pass & Seymour 5251-W – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the 5251W be back-wired as well as side-wired?
Both. The 5251W has tr-drive steel terminal screws with an internal screw-pressure-plate for side wiring, plus two back wire holes, so you can land conductors either way. The screws ship backed out, which saves a step on a long run of devices, and they are back-out resistant once torqued.
2) Do I still need to run a separate ground pigtail to the box with this receptacle?
The 5251W includes an auto-ground clip, which establishes a positive ground through the mounting strap to a properly grounded metal box, so a bonding jumper is not required in that configuration. In a nonmetallic box or any box without an effective ground path, you still land the equipment grounding conductor on the device's ground screw.
3) Is the 5251W acceptable for patient care areas in a hospital?
No. The 5251W is heavy-duty spec grade, not hospital grade, so it does not meet the green-dot requirement for patient care spaces. For that, use a hospital grade device such as the Leviton 16262-HGW duplex in white. The 5251W is fine for the non-patient-care portions of a healthcare facility, offices, shops, and mechanical spaces.
4) What is the closest single-receptacle alternative to the Pass & Seymour 5251W at 15A?
The Eaton 816W is a commercial specification grade single receptacle rated 15A, making it the nearest single-outlet alternative to the 5251W, which is a 15A 125V heavy-duty spec-grade single receptacle in white. The Eaton 6450W is also a single receptacle, built as an industrial specification grade decorator-style device accepting #14-10 AWG conductors, so it carries a decorator face rather than a standard single opening.
5) The circuit is 20A - can I still use the 5251W?
The 5251W is rated 15A at 125V, so it is specified for 15A service. For 20A 125V work, the Bryant 5362B is a heavy-duty 20A/125V duplex receptacle, and the Leviton 16352-1PW is a commercial grade heavy-duty straight blade duplex rated 20A 125V in NEMA 5-20R. The Leviton 16342 Decora Plus covers the same 20A 125V NEMA 5-20R rating in a white decorator face.
6) Can the 5251W be used in a hazardous or wet classified location?
The 5251W is a cULus Listed heavy-duty spec-grade receptacle intended for commercial and industrial electrical installations and device retrofits. For classified areas, Appleton builds purpose-made devices: the FSQC Series is an interlocked explosionproof receptacle, and the U-Line ECS set is a factory-sealed 3-pole plug and receptacle rated 15 and 20 amp.
7) I need two outlets in the box instead of one at 15A 125V - what should I order?
The 5251W is a single receptacle, so it gives one outlet per strap. For two outlets at the same electrical rating, the Eaton Arrow Hart 5262W is a heavy-duty industrial duplex receptacle rated 15A 125V with a 5-15R configuration in gray. If white is required for the duplex, the Leviton 16262-HGW is a hospital grade duplex receptacle in white.
8) The equipment is 277V or a locking plug - will the 5251W accept it?
No. The 5251W is rated 125V with a straight-blade 15A configuration. For 277V service, the Bryant 430R9W is a 2-pole 3-wire 277V motor-duty receptacle in the 4750DR series. For a locking connection at higher current, the Eaton 7379 is an extra heavy duty industrial locking receptacle rated 50A at 600V/250V AC/DC in black.
9) Will the 5251W hold up in an industrial plant or a high-traffic commercial space?
It's built for that duty. Heavy-duty spec grade with a one-piece brass triple-wire power contact system for blade retention, a corrosion-resistant zinc-plated steel strap, and strap tabs that wrap and lock onto the face so the strap can't separate from the face and back body. Thermal testing shows a maximum 30C temperature rise at full rated current after 50 cycles of overload at 150 percent of rated current.
10) Does the 5251W come with a wall plate?
No plate is included. A single receptacle takes a single-gang plate with the round single-receptacle opening, not a duplex plate, so order the plate separately and match it to the device opening and your wall finish.
11) What is the difference between spec-grade like the 5251W and a commercial grade receptacle?
The 5251W is built to heavy-duty spec-grade construction with one-piece brass triple-wire power contacts and a corrosion-resistant zinc-plated steel strap. Commercial grade peers include the Leviton 16251W, a commercial grade heavy-duty impact-resistant straight blade receptacle, and the Eaton 816W, a commercial specification grade single receptacle rated 15A. Eaton's 5262W and 6450W are classed as industrial specification grade.
12) I need more than two outlets at one box location - is there an alternative to using multiple 5251W devices?
The 5251W provides one outlet per device as a single receptacle. The Bryant 21254IGO is a quad straight-blade receptacle in NEMA 5-20R rated 20A, giving four outlets on one device at a 20A rating rather than the 15A of the 5251W.
13) What temperature range can this receptacle be installed in?
Rated to +60C maximum continuous operating temperature and down to -40C minimum without impact, so it suits unconditioned spaces, warehouses, and mechanical rooms as well as finished interiors.
14) Will the white finish on the 5251W match the other devices on my floor?
The 5251W is white with a matte finish, which is the standard commercial white used across most spec-grade device lines, so it reads consistently alongside existing white switches and plates. If your building is standardized on gray or ivory, this is not the color match; the Eaton Arrow Hart heavy-duty industrial 15A 125V duplex, for example, is gray.
15) What is the exact part number and country of origin for this Pass & Seymour single receptacle?
Order it as Pass & Seymour 5251W, manufacturer part number 5251-W. It is made in Mexico.
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Does the Pass & Seymour 5251-W come with a warranty?
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