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White nylon decorator duplex receptacle with flush mount design

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell Incorporated 2172W Straight Blade Receptacle 5-15R 15 A electrical box

SKU CH-PR93-3CWGZ

A grounded 15 A duplex receptacle with impact-resistant nylon housing, flush-mount design, and CSA, UL 498 and Federal Specification W-C-596 compliance

  • TypeWiring Devices
  • 15 A straight-blade power for standard 5-15R plugs
  • Impact-resistant nylon housing withstands daily knocks
  • Flush-mount single-gang design fits standard boxes
  • CSA C22.2 and UL 498 certified safety
  • Grounded decorator duplex with polarised terminals

Electrical Receptacle for Residential Wiring

The Hubbell 2172W is a 15 A straight-blade duplex receptacle rated for 5-15R NEMA configuration. It fits a single-gang flush-mount box and accepts three-wire connections. The white nylon housing is impact-resistant and polarized for correct plug orientation. It suits standard residential and light-commercial branch circuits.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The device carries a continuous 15 A rating under the UL 498 and CSA C22.2 standards. Copper-alloy contacts maintain clamping force during prolonged heating cycles without nuisance tripping. The grounded two-pole design provides a stable return path for single-phase loads. No GFCI function is present, so downstream protection must be supplied separately.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

Nylon housing dissipates heat without deformation at rated current. The receptacle operates silently with no moving parts or active components. Power consumption is limited to contact resistance losses, which remain low under normal loading. The NEMA Type 1 enclosure rating confirms suitability for dry indoor locations only.

Highlights

  • 15 A straight-blade power for standard 5-15R plugs
  • Impact-resistant nylon housing withstands daily knocks
  • Flush-mount single-gang design fits standard boxes
  • CSA C22.2 and UL 498 certified safety
  • Grounded decorator duplex with polarised terminals

Specifications

BrandHUBBELL WIRING DEVICE-KELLEMS
TypeWiring Devices

Questions about this item

Does the 2172W generate any heat or noise when it carries a 15 A load continuously?

The receptacle is a passive device with no moving parts or electronics, so it produces no audible noise and negligible heat under normal 15 A operation.

What wiring must already be in the wall box for the 5-15R to function?

A three-wire circuit with hot, neutral and ground conductors is required; the device accepts three wires and is polarized for correct hookup.

Will the 2172W fit in the metal box and cover plate I already have?

It mounts flush in a standard single-gang box and works with any decorator-style cover plate; the nylon housing is impact-resistant and rated NEMA 1.

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