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Brown push-button wall switch with brass screws

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell Incorporated HBL1281 20 A 120/277 V push-button dimmer switch

SKU CH-YV8N-EA7YA

A push-button dimmer switch rated 20 A at 120/277 V AC for single-pole lighting circuits

  • Color familyBrown
  • Color and finishBrown
  • Product typeLight Switch
  • 20 A rating handles heavy lighting loads
  • 120/277 V AC compatibility suits commercial and residential circuits
  • Push-button single-pole operation provides simple on/off control
  • Side-wired screw terminals accept 14 to 10 AWG conductors
  • UL listed for verified safety compliance

Single-pole push-button switch

The Hubbell HBL1281 is a single-pole push-button switch rated for 20 A at 120/277 V AC. It is intended for residential or commercial lighting circuits where a maintained on-off action is required. The brown finish suits standard decorator wall plates.

Wiring and circuit checks

Verify that the supply voltage matches the 120/277 V AC rating and that the circuit breaker does not exceed 20 A. Confirm the existing box accepts side-wired screw terminals and that conductors fall between 14 AWG and 10 AWG. The switch provides a 1 hp motor rating for fan loads.

Thermals and operation

The impact-resistant body and large brass binding-head screws with deep slots maintain secure connections under normal load. No active cooling is used; the device dissipates heat through its mounting strap. Operation is silent with a positive mechanical click.

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Price $27.99
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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the HBL1281 switch and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the single-pole push-button switch with large brass binding-head screws and a strip gauge for accurate wiring. You must supply 14 to 10 AWG wire and a suitable wall box.

The HBL1281 is rated 20 A at 120/277 V AC with a 1 hp motor rating — which version should I choose?

This is the only version offered: a brown, single-pole, maintained-contact switch rated 20 A, 120/277 V AC, 1 hp, with side-wired screw terminals. Select it when those ratings match your circuit.

What does the 20 A 120/277 V rating mean once the switch is installed in a real circuit?

It means the switch can safely control a 120 V or 277 V AC lighting or motor load up to 20 A resistive or 1 hp inductive, using 14 to 10 AWG conductors on the side screw terminals.

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