Decora Light Switches For Aluminum Wire

The ul listed switch has a rocker design that offers 1 touch control of a light source and can be used to replace a standard single pole switch.

Decora light switches for aluminum wire. Leviton manufactures light switches dimmers afci s gfci s outlets receptacles lighting controls wiring devices and networking products and solutions for residential commercial and industrial applications. 2651 2w by leviton gloss white. In co alr devices the terminal screws are plated with the element indium.

Looking at most homes that were wired with aluminum wiring in the 70s on aluminum approved devices were manufactured and installed safely during that time period. Ul listed csa certified. Aluminum wires were popular in homes built the 1960 s and 1970 s.

Leviton offers a selection of co alr rated wiring devices for use with aluminum wires. Use a pigtail connection. Fits in a toggle switch plate.

15 amp co alr toggles to install in houses with aluminum wires instead of copper wires. Sometimes it is not possible to find co alr switches with the function or style you need. Aluminum wires were popular in residences built the 1960 s and 1970 s.

The leviton 15 amp co alr single pole grounding toggle switch is designed for use with aluminum or copper wiring. Available in 1 other color. Fits in a toggle switch plate.

15 amp 120 volt. The idea of pigtailing aluminum to copper has only become useful in the past 20 years where a solution to joining new copper wires to old aluminum wires needed to be satisfied. This convenient switch controls lighting from 1 location making light operation more convenient.