Overview
The Legrand 94581-I is a decorator-style, full-range slide fan speed control designed for residential ceiling fan and ventilation applications. This unit features a 5 amp amperage rating, 120 volt contact rating, 1 pole configuration, and thermoplastic enclosure with pigtail leads connection. The ivory plastic finish integrates with standard residential décor, and the smooth slide mechanism enables precise, stepless speed adjustment across the full operating range.
Key Features
- Full-Range Smooth Slide Control – No stepped speeds; rated 5A 120V with full range control
- High Amperage Rating – 5A rating allows control of multiple fans from a single switch
- Single-Pole Operation – Standard wall-box mounting for single-location fan speed adjustment
- Decorator Finish – Ivory-colored thermoplastic face plate matches standard residential décor
- Pigtail Lead Connections – Direct wire leads for flexible installation in existing wiring runs
Technical Specifications
The following specifications are based on manufacturer data:
- Amperage: 5 Amp
- Voltage: 120 Volt AC
- Control Type: Slide (continuous variable)
- Number of Poles: 1 Pole
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Connection: Pigtail Leads
- Enclosure Material: Thermoplastic
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
- Dimensions: Depth 1.469″ × Width 1.688″ × Height 4.25″
- Manufacturer: Pass & Seymour / Legrand
- Application: Residential ceiling fan control
Typical Applications
The 94581-I is commonly deployed in:
- Residential ceiling fan speed control requiring variable, stepless operation
- Multi-fan installations where a single control must handle multiple fan motors within the 5A load limit
- Retrofit installations in existing wall-box openings with standard decorator trim rings
- Energy management applications where continuous speed adjustment reduces fan noise and improves comfort
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard single-gang or multi-gang wall-box installations (US 120V circuits)
- Ceiling fan motors rated up to 5A @ 120VAC total
- Direct-wire pigtail lead installation in residential electrical circuits (60 Hz)
- Single-pole switching configurations
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Pass & Seymour 94581 (standard white or ivory variants)
- Legrand 94581-W (white variant, electrically identical)
- Similar 5A 120VAC single-pole slide fan controls with pigtail leads
Works With
- Standard North American 120VAC 60 Hz residential electrical systems
- Decorator wall plates and trim rings (standard openings)
- Ceiling fan motors and ventilation fan motors rated for 120VAC, 5A maximum load
- Direct hardwired installation (no software, network, or protocol dependencies)
