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Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W Hard-Use Specification Grade Toggle Switch, White
The Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W is a Hard Use Specification Grade toggle switch finished in White, engineered for demanding commercial and industrial duty cycles. Built with a one-piece brass alloy contact arm and oversized silver alloy contacts, this switch delivers dependable, long-life electrical performance. It is cULus Listed and Federal Spec Listed, making it a reliable choice for code-compliant professional installations where consistent switching performance matters.
Key Features
- Heavy-Duty Toggle: High-strength thermoplastic polycarbonate toggle with heavy-duty bumpers resists breaking and chipping under heavy abuse while enabling smooth, quiet operation.
- Wiring Flexibility: Available with side wire or external screw-pressure-plate back and side wire models capable of accepting #14 - #10 AWG copper or copper-clad wire.
- Durable Contact System: One-piece brass alloy contact arm combined with oversized silver alloy contacts provides reliable electrical performance and longer dependable switch life.
- Corrosion-Resistant Strap: One-piece steel strap with integral ground is plated for corrosion resistance.
- Positive-Break Cam Action: Cam is designed for fast make with positive break action to minimize arcing and prolong switch life.
- Tri-Drive Screws: Tri-drive terminal and mounting screws simplify installation.
- Reinforced Back Body: Back body is made of glass-reinforced nylon, with locking support that resists face and back body separation.
- Wall Plate Compatible: Pairs with TradeMaster unbreakable plates, radiant screwless plates, and metal wall plates.
Certifications & Compliance
- cULus Listed
- Federal Spec Listed
Technical Specifications
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
- Product Finish: Matte
- Product Height: 3.281 in
- Product Line: Pass & Seymour
- Product Width: 1.32 in
- Product Depth: 1.073 in
Typical Applications
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Hard-Use and High-Traffic Switching Locations
- Renovation and New Construction Wiring
- Facilities Requiring Federal Spec Listed Devices
- General Lighting and Load Control Circuits
Why Pass & Seymour?
Pass & Seymour builds this Hard Use Specification Grade switch with a one-piece brass alloy contact arm, oversized silver alloy contacts, and a corrosion-resistant plated steel strap for dependable, long-life switching performance. Backed by cULus Listing and Federal Spec Listing, it delivers the reliability and code-compliant construction professional electricians expect for demanding commercial and industrial applications.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Double-Pole Toggle Switch
- Product Color:
- White
- Product Finish:
- Matte
- Listing:
- cULus
- Standards:
- Federal Spec Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Toggle Switches
- Product Depth:
- 1.073 in
- Product Height:
- 3.281 in
- Product Width:
- 1.32 in
- Product Material:
- Thermoplastic
Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2-W – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes will the Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W switch terminals accept?
The CSB20AC2W accepts #14 through #10 AWG copper or copper-clad wire. Pass & Seymour builds this switch in side wire and external screw-pressure-plate back-and-side wire versions, so if you are back-wiring a stranded feed or landing heavier #10 on a long branch circuit, the pressure plate version is the one to specify. Terminal and mounting screws are tri-drive.
2) Is this Pass & Seymour switch approved for a federal or government facility spec?
The CSB20AC2W is cULus Listed and Federal Spec Listed. For a GSA, VA, military, or other federally funded project that calls for a Federal Specification device, that listing is the line item your submittal needs. Country of origin is Mexico, which is often the second question on a federal submittal.
3) What other spec grade 20A toggle switches could I use instead of the Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W?
Closest cross-brand equivalent we carry is the Leviton 1221-2W, an extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade SPST toggle rated 20A at 120/277V. Bryant's CSB2BW in the DPA series is another spec grade switch in the same family of device. If your drawing calls for 277V only, the Bryant 4801GLI and 4802L are 20A 277V AC switches in the 4-Series.
4) I need a 3-way switch or one with a pilot light. Is this the right device?
No. For a three-way leg, look at the Leviton 1223-PLR, a 3-way extra heavy-duty industrial grade toggle with a pilot light, 20A 120V. If you need a lighted switch at 277V, the Bryant 4801GLI is a lighted AC switch in that voltage. For a locking switch that keeps occupants from killing a circuit, the Leviton 1221-2IL is an industrial grade locking SPST at 20A 120/277V and the Bryant 4802L is a single-pole locking version.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W single-pole spec grade switch from another brand?
The Leviton 1221-2W is the nearest match: an extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade SPST single-pole toggle switch rated 20A at 120/277V AC. Like the CSB20AC2W, it is a specification grade toggle built for commercial switching duty. The Pass & Seymour unit is White with a matte finish and carries both cULus Listing and Federal Spec Listing.
6) Is there a switch like the CSB20AC2W that can be locked so tenants cannot flip it?
The CSB20AC2W uses a standard thermoplastic polycarbonate toggle with no locking provision. If you need the switch secured in position, the Leviton 1221-2IL is an industrial grade locking toggle switch, SPST single-pole, 20A 120/277V, and the Bryant 4802L is a 4 Series single-pole locking AC switch rated 20A 277V. Both hold the same single-pole function and 20 amp rating as the Pass & Seymour device.
7) What should I use instead of the CSB20AC2W if the application needs a center-off or double-pole double-throw switch?
The CSB20AC2W is a single-pole hard-use specification grade toggle and cannot provide a center-off position. For that function, the Leviton 1286-W is a 20 amp DPDT center-off toggle switch in industrial/specification grade - the standard choice for three-position control such as reversing or two-source selection.
8) Is the CSB20AC2W self-grounding, or do I still need a ground pigtail to the box?
The switch uses a one-piece steel strap with an integral ground, plated for corrosion resistance. The ground path is built into the strap and mounting screws rather than depending on a separate jumper. In a metal box with a grounded metal yoke you have continuity through the strap; in a nonmetallic box you still land the circuit ground on the device.
9) Will a standard decorator or screwless plate fit this Pass & Seymour hard-use toggle switch?
No on a decorator plate. This is a toggle device, so it takes a toggle (standard) opening. Pass & Seymour lists it as pairing with TradeMaster unbreakable plates, radiant screwless plates, and metal wall plates. If you are standardizing a corridor on screwless trim, the radiant screwless toggle plate is the match.
10) Why pay for a hard-use spec grade switch instead of a residential grade toggle in a commercial space?
The difference is in the guts and the toggle. This one has a one-piece brass alloy contact arm with oversized silver alloy contacts, a cam designed for fast make and positive break to cut arcing, and a high-strength thermoplastic polycarbonate toggle with heavy-duty bumpers that resists breaking and chipping. The back body is glass-reinforced nylon with locking support against face-to-back-body separation. In a school corridor, gym, or warehouse where the switch gets hit hundreds of times a day, that construction is what keeps you off a callback.
11) Do I need a motor-rated or center-off switch for equipment control, or will this one do?
The CSB20AC2W is a general lighting and load control switch for commercial and industrial branch circuits. If you need two separately switched legs or a center-off position for reversing or equipment duty, that is a different device: the Leviton 1286-W is a 20A DPDT center-off toggle in industrial/specification grade. For a switch plus receptacle in one gang, the Eaton decorator duplex combination switch with auto-ground is a 15A commercial grade option.
12) What is the difference between the Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W and the Bryant CSB2BW?
Despite the similar catalog string, these are different brands' devices. The Bryant CSB2BW is a DPA Series 277V wiring device switch. The Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W is a Hard Use Specification Grade toggle in White with a one-piece brass alloy contact arm, oversized silver alloy contacts, and a plated one-piece steel strap with integral ground. If a spec sheet calls out the Pass & Seymour part number, order CSB20AC2-W rather than the Bryant item.
13) Can I use a 15 amp switch instead of the CSB20AC2W on a lighting branch circuit?
If the circuit and specification permit a 15 amp device, the Bryant 9801 is a BR Series 1-pole AC switch rated 15A at 120/277V and holds the same single-pole function. The Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W is the hard-use specification grade option, built with oversized silver alloy contacts and a cam designed for fast make and positive break to minimize arcing, and it carries Federal Spec Listing for facilities that require it.
14) Is a decorator combination switch a substitute for the CSB20AC2W in a tight box?
It is not an equivalent. The Eaton decorator duplex combination switch is a commercial grade, auto-ground, 15A device in White that puts two switched circuits in one strap - a different device footprint and rating. The Pass & Seymour CSB20AC2W is a single hard-use specification grade toggle measuring 3.281 in high, 1.32 in wide and 1.073 in deep, and it pairs with TradeMaster unbreakable plates, radiant screwless plates, and metal wall plates.
15) Will this white switch match the other white devices already in my building?
Color is White with a matte finish, which is the standard commercial white used across Pass & Seymour wiring devices. Matte, not gloss, so if your existing devices are glossy white from another line there can be a slight sheen difference side by side on the same plate, though it will read as white across a run of openings.
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