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Pass & Seymour PS20AC3GRY Industrial Extra Heavy Duty Specification Grade Toggle Switch, Gray
The Pass & Seymour PS20AC3GRY is an industrial extra heavy duty, specification grade toggle switch finished in gray with a matte finish. Built for demanding commercial and industrial environments, it accepts #14 - #10 AWG copper or copper-clad wire via side and external screw-pressure-plate back wire terminals and is cULus Listed for code-compliant installation.
Key Features
- Back Wire Terminals: Side and external screw-pressure-plate back wire accepts #14 - #10 AWG copper or copper-clad wire for a secure termination.
- Shallow Design: Reduced-depth housing simplifies installation in tight boxes.
- Durable Toggle: One-piece toggle molded from chemical-, impact-, and heat-resistant thermoplastic for long-term reliability.
- Quiet Operation: Heavy-duty bumpers deliver quiet, smooth switching action.
- Grounding Terminal: Standard grounding terminal included with the screw-pressure plate back wire configuration.
- Positive Switching: Cam control and spring actuator provide positive "makes and breaks" on every cycle.
- Locking Support: Reinforced locking support resists face and back body separation under stress.
- Contact Construction: Oversized silver-alloy contacts extend contact life and improve heat dissipation.
- Finish: One-piece nickel-plated brass strap provides superior corrosion resistance.
- Contact Arm: Heavy-duty, brass alloy, one-piece contact arm virtually eliminates contact bounce.
- Impact-Resistant Cover: Impact- and chemical-resistant cover withstands harsh jobsite conditions.
- Back Body: Glass-reinforced, chemical-resistant thermoplastic back body adds durability, strength, and resistance to harsh cleaners.
- Ground Assurance: Auto-ground clip assures positive grounding on installation.
Certifications & Compliance
- cULus Listed
Technical Specifications
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
- Product Color: Grey
- Product Finish: Matte
- Product Height: 4.195 in
- Product Line: Pass & Seymour
- Product Width: 1.25 in
- Product Depth: 1.09 in
Typical Applications
- Industrial and Commercial Electrical Installations
- Specification-Grade Lighting and Load Control
- High-Traffic and Heavy-Duty Switching Environments
- Renovation and New Construction Wiring
- Applications Requiring Screw-Pressure-Plate Back Wiring
Why Pass & Seymour?
Pass & Seymour builds the PS20AC3GRY around oversized silver-alloy contacts, a nickel-plated brass strap, and a glass-reinforced thermoplastic back body, giving installers a cULus Listed toggle switch engineered for durability and consistent, code-compliant performance in demanding professional electrical work.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Product Color:
- Grey
- Product Finish:
- Matte
- Listing:
- cULus
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Toggle Switches
- Product Height:
- 4.195 in
- Product Depth:
- 1.09 in
- Product Material:
- Thermoplastic
- Product Width:
- 1.25 in
Pass & Seymour PS20AC3-GRY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes will the Pass & Seymour PS20AC3GRY toggle switch accept?
The PS20AC3GRY takes #14 through #10 AWG copper or copper-clad wire. Terminations are side screws plus external screw-pressure-plate back wire, so you can land a solid #12 under the plate on a 20A branch circuit without pigtailing. Aluminum conductors are not covered by that rating.
2) Will this Pass & Seymour switch fit in a shallow or crowded existing box?
That is one of the reasons to pick it. The PS20AC3GRY uses a reduced-depth housing, and the body measures 1.09 in deep by 1.25 in wide with a 4.195 in strap height. In a retrofit with several conductors already in a shallow metal box, that depth is what gets the device seated without fighting the wires.
3) Do I still need to run a separate ground pigtail to this switch?
The PS20AC3GRY has a standard grounding terminal on the screw-pressure-plate back wire configuration, plus an auto-ground clip that bonds the strap to a grounded metal box through the mounting screw. In a grounded metal box the clip handles it; in a nonmetallic box, land the equipment grounding conductor on the green terminal.
4) What is the closest equivalent to the Pass & Seymour PS20AC3GRY from another brand?
The Leviton 1221-2W is the nearest match in the same class: an extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade SPST toggle switch rated 20A at 120/277V AC. The PS20AC3GRY is likewise an industrial extra heavy duty specification grade toggle switch with side and external screw-pressure-plate back wire terminals accepting #14 to #10 AWG copper. The Leviton is cataloged in white, while the Pass & Seymour is gray with a matte finish, so match the device color to the rest of the devices in the room.
5) I need a three-way switch in the same heavy-duty class as the PS20AC3GRY. What should I order?
The Leviton 1223-PLR is a 3-way extra heavy-duty industrial grade toggle switch rated 20 amp at 120 volt, and it carries a pilot light in the toggle. Use it where the opening needs two switch locations controlling one load, or where a lighted indicator is wanted; the PS20AC3GRY is the single-device specification grade toggle for straight load control.
6) Which switch should I use if the device has to be keyed or locked so tenants cannot operate it?
Two locking options sit alongside the PS20AC3GRY. The Leviton 1221-2IL is an industrial grade locking toggle switch, SPST 1-pole, 20A 120/277V. The Bryant 4802L is a 4 Series single-pole locking AC switch rated 20A 277V. Either restricts operation to someone with the key, which is the usual ask for mechanical rooms, stairwells, and common areas. The PS20AC3GRY toggle is freely operable by anyone at the wall.
7) I need a switch that can reverse a motor or give me a center-off position. Will the PS20AC3GRY do that?
No. The PS20AC3GRY is a single toggle switch for lighting and load control. For a center-off or reversing application, the Leviton 1286-W is a 20-amp DPDT center-off toggle switch in industrial/specification grade, which gives you the two-position-plus-off pattern that motor and equipment control usually requires.
8) What makes an extra heavy duty specification grade switch worth it over a residential grade toggle?
The build is where the money goes. The PS20AC3GRY uses oversized silver-alloy contacts for longer contact life and heat dissipation, a one-piece heavy-duty brass alloy contact arm that cuts contact bounce, a nickel-plated brass strap for corrosion resistance, and a glass-reinforced thermoplastic back body that stands up to harsh cleaners. Reinforced locking support keeps the face from separating from the back body. On a corridor, stairwell, or shop light switched many times a day, that is what keeps it out of the work order queue.
9) What are the alternatives to the Pass & Seymour PS20AC3GRY if I need a different switching function?
Same class, different function, from the brands we carry: the Leviton 1221-2W is an extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade single-pole toggle, the Leviton 1223-PLR is a 3-way specification grade toggle with a pilot light, and the Leviton 1286-W is a specification grade DPDT center-off toggle for reversing or two-source switching. If you need the switch secured against unauthorized operation, Bryant's 4802L is a single-pole locking AC switch and the Leviton 1221-2IL is an industrial grade locking toggle.
10) I need a switch and a receptacle in one yoke instead of a plain toggle. What should I order?
A single toggle like the PS20AC3GRY will not do that. For a combination device, the Eaton decorator duplex combination switch is a commercial grade 15A unit with auto-ground in white. Note the lower amperage, so confirm the circuit and load before swapping it in where a 20A device was specified.
11) Will this switch hold up in a washdown or chemical area?
The PS20AC3GRY is built with a chemical- and impact-resistant cover, a one-piece toggle molded from chemical-, impact-, and heat-resistant thermoplastic, and a glass-reinforced chemical-resistant back body that resists harsh cleaners. The nickel-plated brass strap adds corrosion resistance. That covers routine exposure to aggressive cleaning agents, but it is a standard device, not a gasketed weatherproof assembly, so wet or washdown locations still need an appropriate enclosure or cover.
12) Is the Bryant 9801 a drop-in substitute for the Pass & Seymour PS20AC3GRY?
Not an exact one. The Bryant 9801 is a BR Series 1-pole AC switch rated 15A at 120/277V, so it sits at a lower amperage than the 20-amp class the PS20AC3GRY belongs to. If the circuit or the spec on the drawing calls for a 20-amp specification grade device, stay with the PS20AC3GRY or another 20-amp switch rather than the 15-amp Bryant.
13) What do I use if I need a lighted switch that I can see in a dark corridor instead of the PS20AC3GRY?
The Bryant 4801GLI is a 4-Series lighted AC switch rated 20A at 277V, which keeps you in the same 20-amp class while adding an illuminated toggle for dark corridors and equipment rooms. The Leviton 1223-PLR also carries a pilot light, in a 3-way 20A 120V configuration. The PS20AC3GRY has no illumination; it is a plain gray matte toggle.
14) What is the difference between a commercial grade switch and the specification grade PS20AC3GRY for a high-traffic building?
The PS20AC3GRY is built to the specification grade tier, with oversized silver-alloy contacts, a one-piece nickel-plated brass strap, a glass-reinforced thermoplastic back body, and reinforced locking support against face-to-back separation, and it is cULus Listed. Among comparables, the Eaton decorator duplex combination switch is cataloged as commercial grade, while the Leviton 1221-2W and 1286-W sit in the specification grade tier. For restrooms, corridors, and tenant spaces that get cycled constantly, buyers standardizing a facility typically hold to the specification grade devices.
15) Will the gray color match the other devices in my building?
The PS20AC3GRY is gray with a matte finish, which is the common industrial device color paired with gray wall plates in plants, back-of-house, and mechanical rooms. If your openings are standardized on white or ivory devices, this one will read as an odd device in the lineup.
16) Is a wall plate included with the PS20AC3GRY, or do I order it separately?
Only the switch itself. The PS20AC3GRY is a standard toggle device, so a single-gang toggle wall plate is a separate line item, and so are any multi-gang plates if you are ganging it with receptacles or other switches.
17) Where is the Pass & Seymour PS20AC3GRY made, and what part number do I put on the PO?
Order it as Pass & Seymour PS20AC3-GRY. Country of origin is Mexico, which is the detail procurement groups with domestic-content or trade-documentation requirements usually need up front.
18) Can I use a combination device instead of a separate PS20AC3GRY where I only have one gang?
The Eaton decorator duplex combination switch puts two switching functions in a single opening and is a commercial grade, auto-ground, 15A device in white. It is the option when box space is the constraint. Note the amperage difference: the PS20AC3GRY is a 20-amp class specification grade device, and the PS20AC3GRY also has an auto-ground clip plus a standard grounding terminal, so grounding is handled either way.
19) Is the Bryant CSB2BW an alternative to the PS20AC3GRY?
The Bryant CSB2BW is a DPA Series 277V wiring device switch, so it is a different series and device family from the PS20AC3GRY industrial specification grade toggle. If you are matching a toggle switch already in the wall plate lineup, the Leviton 1221-2W toggle is the closer like-for-like; the CSB2BW is the choice only when the drawing calls out that Bryant series specifically.
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