Leviton CO/ALR SWITCHES

[Njonescontracting]

How do you guys wire Leviton CO /ALR 15amp switches with aluminum wire. They provide a little strip gauge and a slot to insert in.(on the outside of the side terminal) No back stabs. However, online it says to loop them. In my opinion with this slot on the outside that would be a major pain. But also says quickwire via quick connect or side terminals. Wiring straight with no loop seems tight however it is very little surface area to grab. I called Leviton today and technical support did not answer after 45 mins. What do you guys do?

 

[LarryFine]

If you're talking about screw-tightened clamps like GFCI receptacles have, they're plenty secure.

 

[infinity]

Is this straight aluminum conductors or copper-clad aluminum? Not sure which Leviton switch you're using but this one states that it cannot be used with straight aluminum wire.

Use this device only with copper or copper-clad wire

https://www.leviton.com/en/docs/2651-Instruction-Sheet_EnFr.pdf

 

[Njonescontracting]

This is what I have

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[LarryFine]

This is what I have

So, no clamp, just a wire notch. I would bend the hook for those terminals.

 

[Njonescontracting]

I just dont understand why it has the strip gauge then. Which does not give you enough to bend it.

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[infinity]

This is what I have.

What kind of conductors?

 

[Njonescontracting]

What kind of conductors?

Aluminum

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[AC\DC]

There is no indication on the picture you sent if it will except aluminum wire like infinity said in post 3

 

[Njonescontracting]

It will

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[infinity]

There is no indication on the picture you sent if it will except aluminum wire like infinity said in post 3

That's what I was trying to say.

 

[Njonescontracting]

Pretty sure leviton just hit copy and paste from a standard switch on that info sheet. The 40 cent switches can take copper and clad. Why would you buy a $4.50 switch stamped AL if it is not approved

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[Malywr]

Pretty sure leviton just hit copy and paste from a standard switch on that info sheet. The 40 cent switches can take copper and clad. Why would you buy a $4.50 switch stamped AL if it is not approved

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There is stamped AL. CU
Can be used for either one

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

CO/ALR refers to copper/ aluminum revised.
If it is labeled properly then it is rated for aluminum conductors.
Be careful not to nick the conductor when stripping.

 

[James L]

You don't have to curl your wire to put it on that switch. There is a seat, which is why there is the round wire guide. The minimum wire size is #12, and the head of the screw is large enough that a #12 will not unseat.

 

[Njonescontracting]

You don't have to curl your wire to put it on that switch. There is a seat, which is why there is the round wire guide. The minimum wire size is #12, and the head of the screw is large enough that a #12 will not unseat.

Thank you sir. That is what I needed

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