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An extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade duplex receptacle, 15 amp, 125 volt, NEMA 5-15R, two pole, three wire, self-grounding, in grey with a smooth thermoplastic nylon face. This is the 5262 family - the receptacle specified when a residential grade device would not survive the duty cycle - and the GY suffix is simply the grey body and face.
The difference between a residential receptacle and this one is in the metal you cannot see. Leviton builds the 5262 with brass line contacts described as triple-wipe, a brass strap and a brass yoke, a brass 8-32 grounding screw and brass 10-32 terminal screws. That matters wherever cords get pulled and replugged daily: contact tension is what keeps a plug from heating up, and contact tension is the first thing a cheap device loses. Leviton also publishes a temperature rise figure of max 30C after 250 cycles of overload at 200 percent rated current, which is the kind of number a residential device does not carry. It terminates back or side wire on 14-10 AWG and is self-grounding through the strap.
| Catalogue number | 5262-GY |
| Grade | Extra Heavy-Duty Industrial Specification Grade |
| NEMA | 5-15R |
| Amperage | 15 A |
| Voltage | 125 VAC |
| Pole | 2 |
| Wire | 3 |
| Grounding | Self-Grounding |
| Termination | Back or Side Wire |
| Terminal Accom. | 14-10 AWG |
| AC Horsepower at Rated Voltage | 1/2 HP |
| Temperature Rise | Max 30C after 250 cycles OL at 200 percent rated current |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 60°C |
| Line Contacts | Brass Triple-Wipe |
| Strap Material | Brass |
| Body Material | Thermoplastic Nylon |
| Color | Gray |
| CSA certification | CSA C22.2 No. 42, File 152105 |
| UL certification | UL498, File E13399 |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Warranty | 10-Year Limited |
Pro tip from the counter
Settle the colour convention with the owner before the first device goes in, and write it on the panel schedule. Grey normally reads as ordinary utility power against red for emergency or generator, but nothing enforces that - and a building with two conventions in it is worse than a building with none.
Best for: commercial and institutional locations on normal power where cords are plugged and unplugged constantly and the device needs to hold contact tension for years.
What is the difference between 5262 and 5262-GY?
Nothing electrical. Leviton lists the same device in several colours and the GY suffix is the grey body and face, while the plain 5262 is brown.
Is a spec grade receptacle actually different from a residential one?
Yes, mostly in the metal. Leviton specifies brass triple-wipe line contacts, a brass strap and yoke, and publishes a temperature rise figure after overload cycling.
Does grey mean this receptacle is on emergency power?
No. Colour is a site convention rather than a rating. Grey is commonly used for normal utility power, but you have to confirm what the building actually uses.
Will this device work on a 20 amp circuit?
The device is rated 15 A at 125 VAC, so consult the Canadian Electrical Code and your inspector before placing a 15 amp receptacle on a 20 amp branch circuit.
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5262-GY Duplex Receptacle Outlet, Heavy-Duty Industrial Grade, Smooth Face, 15A, 125V, Back or Side Wire, NEMA 5-15R, 2-Pole, 3-Wire, Self-Grounding - Gray
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