Pass & Seymour 8300-8300 Extra Heavy-Duty Hospital-Grade Duplex Receptacle

Pass & Seymour 8300-8300 Extra Heavy-Duty Hospital-Grade Duplex Receptacle

The Pass & Seymour Extra Heavy-Duty Hospital-Grade Duplex Receptacle is a 20A 125V back and side wire device built for the demanding reliability standards of healthcare and critical-use facilities. This family is available in Brown, Ivory, and Red to match a range of hospital and commercial finish schemes, while every color option shares the same core construction: a one-piece nickel-plated brass mounting strap with integral ground and .040 inch thick, nickel-plated brass, triple-wipe power contacts engineered for lasting retention and dependable performance. The unit is cULus Listed, making it suitable for professional installations where hospital-grade performance and code compliance are required.

Key Features

• Electrical Rating: 20A 125V for standard-duty and hospital-grade circuits.
• Color Options: Available in Brown, Ivory, and Red to suit healthcare and commercial interiors.
• Durable Construction: One-piece nickel-plated brass mounting strap with integral ground for long-term corrosion resistance and grounding reliability.
• Triple-Wipe Power Contacts: .040 inch thick, nickel-plated brass contacts deliver lasting retention and a secure connection over repeated plug cycles.
• Back and Side Wire Terminals: External nickel-plated screw-pressure-plate back wire clamps paired with oversized #10 deep tri-drive head brass terminal and ground screws provide visual assurance of a good connection.
• Temperature Performance: Maximum 30°C temperature rise at full-rated current after 50 cycles of overload at 150% of rated current with direct current; rated for continuous operation up to +60°C and down to -40°C without impact.
• Split-Circuit Ready: Easily accessed break-off, line-contact connecting tab allows fast, easy split-circuit wiring.
• Child-Resistant Design: Patented shutter system helps prevent improper insertion of foreign objects into the receptacle face.
• Finish: Matte finish for a clean, professional appearance in hospital and commercial settings.

Certifications & Compliance

• cULus Listed

Technical Specifications

• Amperage Rating: 20A
• Voltage Rating: 125V
• Country of Origin: Mexico
• Color Options: Brown, Ivory, Red

Typical Applications

• Hospital and Healthcare Facility Wiring
• Critical-Use and Life-Safety Circuits
• Commercial and Institutional Electrical Installations
• Split-Circuit Duplex Receptacle Applications
• Renovation and New Construction Projects

Why Pass & Seymour?

Pass & Seymour builds this extra heavy-duty hospital-grade receptacle with nickel-plated brass triple-wipe contacts, an integral-ground mounting strap, and oversized #10 tri-drive terminal screws to deliver dependable, code-compliant performance across all three available colors. Backed by cULus Listing, it is engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of healthcare and other critical electrical environments where reliable connections matter most.