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Pass & Seymour 696WG Combination Switch, White
The Pass & Seymour 696WG is a combination switch that packs two devices into the space of one, simplifying multi-function switching in a single gang box. Built with a white thermoplastic housing and a satin finish, this device accepts side wiring with #12 and #14 AWG conductors and is cULus Listed for code-compliant commercial and residential installations.
Key Features
- Space-Saving Design: Two devices fit into the space of one, ideal for boxes with limited real estate.
- Side Wire Compatibility: Accepts #12 and #14 AWG conductors for straightforward side-wire termination.
- Durable Construction: Molded thermoplastic housing in white with a satin finish resists everyday wear.
- Tamper-Resistant Protection: Tamper-resistant versions feature a dual mechanical shutter system that helps prevent insertion of foreign objects.
- Flexible Feed Configuration: Easily accessible break-off tab allows separate or common feed wiring to suit the circuit.
- Code-Compliant Grounding: Grounding combination devices meet NEC requirements for safe, reliable installations.
Certifications & Compliance
- cULus Listed
Technical Specifications
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
- Product Color: White
- Product Finish: Satin
- Product Height: 4.06 in
- Product Line: Pass & Seymour
- Product Material: Thermoplastic
- Product Width: 1.32 in
- Product Depth: 0.94 in
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial Wiring Device Installations
- Combination Switch Applications in Single-Gang Boxes
- Renovation and New Construction Electrical Projects
- Multi-Function Lighting and Load Switching Circuits
Why Pass & Seymour?
Pass & Seymour builds the 696WG with a rugged white thermoplastic housing, #12/#14 AWG side-wire termination, and cULus Listing so electrical professionals can install with confidence. The dual mechanical shutter system on tamper-resistant versions and NEC-compliant grounding make this combination switch a dependable choice for code-driven residential and commercial projects.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Combination Switch
- Product Material:
- Thermoplastic
- Product Color:
- White
- Product Finish:
- Satin
- Country of Origin:
- Mexico
- Listing:
- cULus
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Combination Devices
- Product Height:
- 4.06 in
- Product Depth:
- 0.94 in
- Product Width:
- 1.32 in
Pass & Seymour 696-WG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Pass & Seymour 696WG fit two switches in one single-gang box?
That is what it's built for. The 696WG combination switch puts two switching devices in the footprint of a single device, so one single-gang box handles two separate loads without ganging up the box or cutting more drywall. It's the usual fix in older boxes where there's no room to expand.
2) Can I feed both halves of the 696WG from the same circuit, or keep them separate?
Either way. The 696WG has a break-off tab between the two devices: leave it intact for a common feed off one hot, or snap it off to run each half on its own circuit. Decide that before you terminate, since the tab can't go back on.
3) I need two 3-way switches in one gang, not two single-poles. Is the 696WG the right part?
If your circuit needs two 3-way legs, look at a dedicated double 3-way device instead, like the Leviton 5643-W commercial grade combination switch with two 3-way switches in white, or the Leviton 5241-I which pairs a 1-pole with a 3-way. Match the switch functions to the travelers you actually have in the box before you pick the device.
4) What is the closest white toggle-style combination switch to the Pass & Seymour 696WG?
The Pass & Seymour 696WG is a white thermoplastic combination switch that puts two switching devices in one gang position, with #12 and #14 AWG side wiring and a cULus listing. The nearest white alternative in the same format is the Leviton 5643-W, a commercial grade combination switch with two 3-way switches rated 15A at 120/277V. Match on function first: if the opening needs two single-pole switches rather than two 3-way switches, the 5643-W will give you travelers you do not need.
5) I need two single-pole switches in one gang, not 3-ways. What should I use instead?
For two independent single-pole switches in a single gang position, the Leviton 5634 is a 15A 120/277V combination switch with two 1-pole AC switches in a Decora style, and the Leviton 5334 series is the 20A 120/277V version with two 1-pole AC switches. The Pass & Seymour 696WG covers the same single-gang, two-device footprint in white thermoplastic with a break-off tab so the two halves can be fed separately or in common.
6) What do I use if one half of the combination has to be a 3-way and the other a single pole?
That mixed arrangement is the Leviton 5241-I, a 15A combination switch with one 1-pole and one 3-way switch at 120/277V, commercial grade. The Pass & Seymour 696WG and the Leviton 5643-W, which carries two 3-way switches, are both matched-pair devices, so neither covers a stairwell leg plus a local light on the same strap.
7) What wire size does the 696WG combination switch accept, and is it back-wire or side-wire?
Side wire only, under the terminal screws, and it takes #12 or #14 AWG copper conductors. There's no push-in back-wire provision, so plan on pigtails and a bit of extra wire length in a crowded box.
8) Is the Pass & Seymour 696WG listed for commercial work, and is it grounding type?
It's cULus Listed, which covers both commercial and residential installs, and the grounding combination devices meet NEC grounding requirements, so the device bonds to the box or EGC as code expects.
9) What else do I need to order with a combination switch like the 696WG?
A wall plate. Combination switches take a two-gang-style opening plate sized for a single-gang box, not a standard single toggle plate, so order the plate that matches the device pattern and your color. The device itself ships with its mounting strap and terminal screws; the plate and screws for it are separate.
10) I am standardizing a building on ivory devices rather than white. What matches?
The Pass & Seymour 696WG is white with a satin finish, so it will not blend into an ivory wall plate scheme. Ivory combination switches include the Eaton 271V-BOX, a commercial grade 15A 120/277V duplex combination toggle switch, and the Leviton 5634, a 15A 120/277V two 1-pole combination switch in ivory Decora. Choose between them on device style: toggle on the Eaton, Decora rocker on the Leviton.
11) Is there a 20-amp version of this style of combination switch?
The Leviton 5334 series is a 20A 120/277V duplex combination switch with two 1-pole AC switches, commercial grade. Specify it where the branch circuit or the load calls for a 20A device; the 15A commercial combinations, such as the Eaton 271V-BOX and the Leviton 5634, will not serve a 20A requirement.
12) Will a Decora-style combination switch drop into the same plate as the 696WG?
No. The Pass & Seymour 696WG is a toggle-format combination device and takes a toggle-opening plate, as does the Eaton 271V-BOX duplex combination toggle switch. The Leviton 5634 and the 5334 series are Decora-style and need a decorator-opening plate. If you are replacing one device in a multi-gang plate, keep the format consistent or you will be buying a new plate for the whole gang.
13) Will the 696WG match the other white devices on my floor?
The housing is white thermoplastic with a satin finish, so it reads the same as standard white satin wiring devices rather than a gloss or almond device. If the rest of the building is ivory, you'd want an ivory combination switch instead, such as the Eaton 271V-BOX.
14) Is the 696WG tamper resistant?
Tamper resistance applies to the tamper-resistant versions in the line, which use a dual mechanical shutter system to block insertion of foreign objects. If TR is a requirement for your occupancy, specify the tamper-resistant catalog number rather than assuming a standard combination switch carries it.
15) Do the alternatives to the 696WG hold up in a commercial corridor or are they residential devices?
The Eaton 271V-BOX, Leviton 5241-I, Leviton 5334 series, Leviton 5634 and Leviton 5643-W are all commercial grade combination switches. The Pass & Seymour 696WG is a cULus listed thermoplastic device suited to both commercial and residential installations, with grounding that meets NEC requirements.
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