Overview
The Hubbell HBL1203I is an extra heavy duty industrial-grade toggle switch designed for demanding commercial and industrial electrical control applications. This 3-way toggle switch provides reliable performance in general purpose AC circuits with positive snap action and abuse-resistant nylon toggle construction. Manufactured by Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems, the HBL1203I delivers the durability and longevity expected in high-cycle switching environments.
Key Features
- 15A Rating at 120/277V AC with 4,155W power rating
- Extra Heavy Duty industrial grade construction rated for 50,000 operating cycles
- 3-Way Configuration with 2-position SPDT contact arrangement
- Back and Side Wired terminals accept #14 AWG to #10 AWG solid and stranded copper wire
- Positive Snap Action with abuse-resistant toggle and large brass binding head screws
- Thermoset Housing in ivory color with strip gauge for accurate wiring
Technical Specifications
- Voltage Rating: 120–277V AC
- Current Rating: 15A continuous
- Contact Configuration: 2-Position SPDT
- Operating Cycles: 50,000 cycles minimum
- Dielectric Strength: 1500V AC minimum for 1 minute
- Temperature Rise: 30°C maximum at rated current
- Operating Temperature Range: –40°C to +75°C
- Wire Gauge: #14 AWG to #10 AWG copper
- Mounting: Threaded (standard wall box)
- Dimensions: 4.06 in L × 1.31 in W × 1.87 in H
- Weight: 0.2 lb per switch
- UL Listed
- Carton Quantity: 10 switches per box
Typical Applications
The HBL1203I 3-way toggle switch is widely used in:
- Commercial office buildings, hospitals, and retail facilities
- Industrial control panels and machinery installations
- Multi-location lighting control circuits
- High-frequency switching environments requiring durability
- Electrical distribution and branch circuit control
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 2-gang and 3-gang electrical wall boxes
- 125V and 277V AC single-phase distribution systems
- General purpose commercial and industrial electrical circuits
- Copper and aluminum wiring (copper wire recommended)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Hubbell HBL1203 (brown toggle variant)
- Equivalent 3-way 15A switches in same form factor and terminal configuration
- Verify exact compatibility with your electrical contractor before ordering, as 3-way configuration requires proper circuit wiring.
Works With
- Standard electrical code-compliant wall boxes and covers
- Back and side wiring terminal configurations
- AC general purpose control circuits (no DC applications)
- UL-listed electrical systems and installations
