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Do X Series Wiring Devices Support Copper Clad Aluminum?

Schneider Electric Wiring Devices X-Series currently indicate on the body of the product and on documentation that they support copper wire only.
Copper-clad aluminum conductors (CCA) are considered similar to copper, brass, or zinc-plated steel in that similar metals can be terminated together without oxide inhibitors in dry locations.
Therefore, Schneider Electric supports CCA cable being used with the side and/or back terminals of our 15A and 20A wiring devices marked copper only, under the following ampacity guidelines:
a)12 AWG CCA to be used for 15A devices
b)10 AWG CCA to be used for 20A devices

FamilyDescription
SQR141XXXXSwitch 15A
SQR142XXXXSwitch 20A
SQR4410XXXReceptacle Decora 15A Residential
SQR4411XXXReceptacle Decora 15A Commercial
SQR4420XXXReceptacle Decora 20A Commercial
SQR4210XXXReceptacle Standard 15A
SQR4220XXXReceptacle Standard 20A
SQR57XXXXXReceptacle Lighted
SQR51XXXXXReceptacle - GFCI
SQR55XXXXXReceptacle - USB
SQR226XXXXDimmer


Our push-in terminals on 15A devices shall only be used with 14 AWG solid copper wire, neither CCA wire, nor stranded wire.
Please refer to the following bulletin from NEMA on a more detailed explanation on the topic, and for additional references on UL categories and NEC clauses to support the statements above: https://www.nema.org/docs/default-source/technical-document-library/copper-clad-aluminum-conductor-requirements-in-the-national-electrical-codee113fe89-240e-4699-bd0c-7d4a147181d0.pdf?sfvrsn=dde12188_3

Schneider Electric USA

Do X Series Wiring Devices Support Copper Clad Aluminum?

Schneider Electric Wiring Devices X-Series currently indicate on the body of the product and on documentation that they support copper wire only.
Copper-clad aluminum conductors (CCA) are considered similar to copper, brass, or zinc-plated steel in that similar metals can be terminated together without oxide inhibitors in dry locations.
Therefore, Schneider Electric supports CCA cable being used with the side and/or back terminals of our 15A and 20A wiring devices marked copper only, under the following ampacity guidelines:
a)12 AWG CCA to be used for 15A devices
b)10 AWG CCA to be used for 20A devices

FamilyDescription
SQR141XXXXSwitch 15A
SQR142XXXXSwitch 20A
SQR4410XXXReceptacle Decora 15A Residential
SQR4411XXXReceptacle Decora 15A Commercial
SQR4420XXXReceptacle Decora 20A Commercial
SQR4210XXXReceptacle Standard 15A
SQR4220XXXReceptacle Standard 20A
SQR57XXXXXReceptacle Lighted
SQR51XXXXXReceptacle - GFCI
SQR55XXXXXReceptacle - USB
SQR226XXXXDimmer


Our push-in terminals on 15A devices shall only be used with 14 AWG solid copper wire, neither CCA wire, nor stranded wire.
Please refer to the following bulletin from NEMA on a more detailed explanation on the topic, and for additional references on UL categories and NEC clauses to support the statements above: https://www.nema.org/docs/default-source/technical-document-library/copper-clad-aluminum-conductor-requirements-in-the-national-electrical-codee113fe89-240e-4699-bd0c-7d4a147181d0.pdf?sfvrsn=dde12188_3
 

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