Overview
The Pass & Seymour 5871-GRY is a specification-grade single receptacle designed for commercial and industrial electrical installations. Rated at 20 Amp, 250 Volt with back and side wire configurations, this gray receptacle delivers heavy-duty performance and long-term reliability in demanding environments.
Key Features
- Corrosion-resistant plated steel strap locked into face and back body for structural durability
- One-piece brass, triple-wipe power contacts for lasting retention and low contact resistance
- Break-off line-contact connecting tab for fast, easy split-circuit wiring
- Impact-resistant nylon face with thermoplastic back body
- Auto-ground clip assures positive ground continuity
- NEMA 6-20R configuration
Technical Specifications
- Amperage: 20 Amp
- Voltage: 250V
- Wire Gauge Capacity: 14–10 AWG (solid or stranded copper/copper-clad)
- Connection Type: Back and Side Wire
- Duty Rating: Heavy Duty
- Grade: Specification
- Dielectric Strength: 2000 V
- Operating Temperature: –40°C to +60°C
- Temperature Rise: Maximum 30°C at full-rated current
- Material: Nylon face, thermoplastic back body
- Mounting: Wall, Flush
- Dimensions: 1.32″ W × 1.093″ D × 3.28″ H
- Color: Gray
- Standards: NEMA WD-1/WD-6
Typical Applications
The Pass & Seymour 5871-GRY is ideal for commercial and industrial electrical installations including:
- Commercial office buildings and facilities
- Industrial manufacturing environments
- Healthcare and institutional facilities
- Data centers and server rooms
- Heavy-load stationary equipment connections
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard electrical wall boxes and outlet boxes (flush mounting)
- NEMA 6-20P plugs and compatible equipment rated 20A 250V
- Pass & Seymour/Legrand wall plates and faceplates
- Standard commercial electrical installation practices (NFPA 70/NEC)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Pass & Seymour 5871-W (white version)
- Pass & Seymour 5871-BK (black version)
- Pass & Seymour 5871 (brown version)
- Other legacy 20A 250V specification-grade single receptacles with identical NEMA 6-20R configuration
Works With
- Standard 20A 250V electrical circuits and breakers
- Pass & Seymour/Legrand TradeMaster and radiant screwless wall plates
- Metal wall plates compatible with NEMA 6-20R receptacles
- Commercial and industrial electrical systems per NEC/NFPA 70
