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Brown toggle wall switch, rectangular body, matte finish, two screw terminals visible

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell Incorporated HBL1222 2-Pole Toggle Switch 120/277V 20A Brown

SKU CH-MPKQ-60YAD

A brown toggle switch rated 20 A at 120/277 V AC with screw terminals for 14 to 10 AWG wire and shatter-resistant construction

  • Color familyBrown
  • Color and finishBrown
  • Product typeLight Switch
  • 20 A rating handles heavy lighting loads
  • 120/277 V dual voltage suits commercial circuits
  • Double-pole switching controls two hot wires
  • Screw terminals accept 14–10 AWG wire
  • Shatter-resistant body meets UL safety standards

Hubbell HBL1222 20 A Toggle Switch

The Hubbell HBL1222 is a brown 2-pole toggle switch rated for 20 A at 120/277 V AC. It suits residential and light-commercial circuits where a single maintained-contact switch controls a load up to 1 hp. The screw-terminal wiring accepts conductors from 14 AWG to 10 AWG, and the device is UL Listed for code-compliant installations.

Shatter-resistant body and dual wiring entry

The thermoplastic housing is shatter and crack resistant and impact resistant, helping it survive jobsite handling and daily operation. Both back-wire and side-wire entry points are provided, giving the installer flexibility to route conductors in tight boxes or through crowded conduit without changing devices.

Toggle action and mounting implications

The maintained toggle stays in the position set by the user, so the circuit remains on or off until manually changed. Standard toggle dimensions fit common wall plates and device boxes, allowing direct replacement of existing single-switch openings without enlarging cut-outs or sourcing special covers.

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Price $22.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 791 comparable items (median $39.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHubbell Wiring Device-Kellems
Color and finishBrown
Color familyBrown
Product typeLight Switch

Questions about this item

Will the screw terminals on this 20 A toggle switch need periodic re-torquing?

The screw terminals accept 14 to 10 AWG wire and are designed for a maintained connection; no scheduled re-torquing is required under normal installation.

What is the first limit reached when this switch runs continuously at 20 A?

The 20 A current rating is the primary limit; sustained loads must not exceed 20 A at 120/277 V AC.

Does the toggle mechanism generate noticeable heat or noise during all-day operation?

The shatter-resistant toggle and screw-terminal design operate silently with no appreciable heat rise at rated 20 A load.

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