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Brand | Leviton | Leviton | Leviton | Leviton |
Name | 15 Amp Single-Pole Toggle Light Switch, Light Almond | 15 Amp Single-Pole Toggle Light Switch, White | 15 Amp Preferred Switch, White | 15 Amp Preferred Switch, Black |
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Ratings | (205) | (205) | (86) | (86) |
Switch Style | Specialty | Toggle | Rocker | Toggle |
Number of Switches | Single | Single | Single | Single |
Mounting Type | Screw-In | Screw-In | In-Wall | In-Wall |
Voltage | 120 volt | 120 volt | 120 volt,277 volt | 120 volt |
Electrical Features | No Additional Features | No Additional Features | No Additional Features | No Additional Features |
Function Type | On-Off | On-Off | On-Off | On-Off |
Switch Type | Maintained | Maintained | Maintained | Maintained |
Amperage (amps) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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Brand | Leviton | Leviton | Leviton | Leviton |
Name | 15 Amp Single-Pole Toggle Light Switch, Light Almond | 15 Amp Single-Pole Toggle Light Switch, White | 15 Amp Preferred Switch, White | 15 Amp Preferred Switch, Black |
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Ratings | (205) | (205) | (86) | (86) |
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If you check the manufacturers installation instructions, they specify the use of copper or copper-clad wire only. Aluminum requires a much larger diameter (almost twice the size) to carry the same current as copper. If the existing wiring is aluminum, I would consider a rewire with copper; it is smaller, lighter, and more compatible with products offered today.
Well, let's do the math. The switch is rated at 110v (RMS) with a maximum current of 15 amps. V x A = Watts 110 x 15 = 1650 watts. So, the answer is yes, but barely. I would suggest getting a high power 20 amp switch just for a safety cushion.
Yes, it will
#6-32 thread. That's number six, a more or less random diameter number, With 32 threads per inch. The Most common larger head diameter is called "pan-head"
If your switch plate has the standard rectangle small hole, it will fit
Certainly. Just because it's made for higher voltages, 110 V or 120 V, that doesn't mean it won't work at the lower voltages used for speakers.
Yes I used it to turn on a air compressor. Pretty sure it can make popcorn
Generally, screws of this size are not supplied with a specified torque, because most people don't have an appropriate torque wrench. Also, you have not specified whether you are talking about the terminal screws or the mounting screws. I assume you are talking about the terminal screws. I sympathize with your lack of torque spec, and I agree that it should be specified for best results, but I doubt that any electrician ever uses a torque wrench for these. You might be able to find the torque spec if you go to the manufacturer's website, but even there it's doubtful that they will supply it.
I use it on 120 volt lines. I have no problems with it switching LED lighting.
The other problem with non led compatible switches are that they bleed a small amount of electric. I do have Leviton switches that do not fully shut off led lights. In a dark background you will see that they stay lit. Like led rope lights or led string lights. A standard 120 volt on off switch can bleed 2.5 volts that can allow led lights to glow.