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Leviton 84000-T Tamper-Resistant Spanner Head Screw, 1/2" Long
The Leviton 84000-T is a tamper-resistant spanner head screw measuring 1/2" long, purpose-built to secure wiring devices such as tamper-resistant receptacles, switches, and cover plates while deterring unauthorized removal or tampering. Unlike a standard slotted or Phillips-drive screw, the 84000-T uses a specialized spanner head that can only be driven with a matching spanner tool, so devices stay fastened in place even when someone tries to loosen them with common household tools. Leviton packages the 84000-T 100 per box, giving electrical contractors, property managers, and facility maintenance teams a ready supply of replacement and installation hardware on hand for every job. This screw is intended for use anywhere tamper-resistant device compliance, device security, or vandal resistance is a priority, from new construction to retrofit and service work.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 1/2" long screw sized to fit standard wiring device and cover plate mounting holes.
- Spanner Head Design: requires a specialized spanner driver bit for installation and removal, which is not readily available to the general public, discouraging unauthorized tampering with installed devices.
- Tamper-Resistant Hardware: supports tamper-resistant device installations in facilities where device security and vandal resistance are required, such as schools, healthcare settings, and public buildings.
- Box Quantity: packaged 100 per box, providing ample stock for contractor rough-in work, service calls, and ongoing maintenance without frequent reordering.
- Leviton Quality: manufactured to Leviton's standards for consistent fit, finish, and thread engagement on compatible Leviton wiring devices.
- Replacement-Ready: a practical stocking item for electricians who service or install tamper-resistant receptacles and switches on a regular basis, keeping service trucks and maintenance shops fully supplied.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Tamper-Resistant Wiring Device Installations
- Schools and Daycare Facilities
- Healthcare and Public Facilities
- Maintenance and Replacement Hardware Stock
- Commercial and Residential Electrical Installations
- New Construction and Retrofit Electrical Work
Why Leviton?
Leviton is a trusted name in wiring devices, and the 84000-T spanner head screw is engineered to work seamlessly with Leviton tamper-resistant receptacles, switches, and related device hardware. Its specialized spanner head and 1/2" length make it a reliable, code-conscious choice for securing devices in settings where tamper resistance and device security genuinely matter. Stocking these screws by the box helps electrical contractors and facility maintenance teams keep tamper-resistant installations properly fastened and reduces downtime spent sourcing replacement hardware mid-job.
Manufacturer Resources
Technical Information
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Box
- Product Size:
- 1/2"
- Product Type:
- Electrical Box
Leviton 84000-T – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What tool do I need to install Leviton 84000-T spanner head screws?
A spanner driver bit. The 84000-T head has two small holes rather than a slot or Phillips cross, so a standard screwdriver won't turn it. That's the whole point: the bit isn't something the general public carries, so an installed device stays fastened. Order the driver before the job if your techs don't already have one on the truck.
2) Will the Leviton 84000-T screw fit standard receptacle and cover plate mounting holes?
Yes. The 84000-T is a 1/2 inch long screw sized for standard wiring device and cover plate mounting holes, and it's made to thread into Leviton tamper-resistant receptacles, switches and related device hardware. If you're replacing the factory device screw on a Leviton receptacle or swapping a cover plate screw for something a tenant can't back out, this is the direct substitution.
3) Does a tamper-resistant spanner screw make a regular outlet tamper-resistant?
No, and this is worth getting straight. A tamper-resistant receptacle is a device with internal shutters over the slots. The 84000-T is mounting hardware: it keeps the device or cover plate from being unscrewed and removed. The two solve different problems. If your inspector is asking for TR receptacles, you need TR devices; if you're stopping people from pulling plates off walls in a school corridor or a lobby, the spanner screw is what you want. Many jobs use both.
4) How many Leviton 84000-T screws come in a box?
They ship 100 per box. That's a stocking quantity rather than a per-device pack, which suits a service truck or a maintenance shop doing repeated tamper-resistant work. For a single device repair you'll have plenty left over.
5) Can I use a Pass & Seymour P242RRD in place of the Leviton 84000-T?
No - those are two different kinds of product. The Leviton 84000-T is a tamper-resistant spanner head screw measuring 1/2 inch long, used to fasten wiring devices and cover plates so they cannot be removed with a common slotted or Phillips driver. The Pass & Seymour P242RRD is a thermoplastic range and dryer box, an enclosure for a 240V appliance outlet. If you need mounting hardware that resists tampering on receptacles, switches, or plates, the 84000-T is the item; the P242RRD will not fasten anything.
6) Where do spanner screws actually get specified on a job?
Anywhere device security or vandal resistance is part of the scope: schools and daycares, healthcare, public buildings, transit and lobby areas. Property managers also use them on multi-family units and common areas where plates get pulled off repeatedly. Works on new construction rough-in and on retrofit or service calls alike, since it's a drop-in for the standard device screw.
7) If I am installing a range and dryer outlet, do I need tamper-resistant spanner screws?
Not for the enclosure itself. A range and dryer installation uses a dedicated box such as the Pass & Seymour P242RRD, a thermoplastic range and dryer box. Tamper-resistant spanner screws like the Leviton 84000-T, which is 1/2 inch long and requires a matching spanner driver bit, are specified where device security or vandal resistance is the goal - schools, healthcare, and public facilities - on receptacles, switches, and cover plates. Many buyers order both for the same project because they serve unrelated parts of the job.
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Does the Leviton 84000-T come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Leviton 84000-T is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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