General Electric Co Wiring Device Dept · Electronic Components
GE5951-8G
Switch, Toggle
Part NumberGE5951-8G
ManufacturerGeneral Electric Co Wiring Device Dept
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5930-01-234-1339 (NSN)
Federal Item NameSWITCH,TOGGLE
Federal Supply Class5930 — Switches
Actuator StyleRECTANGULAR
Body Height1.047 INCHES NOMINAL
Body Length2.250 INCHES NOMINAL
Precious Material And LocationCONTACTS SILVER
ColorRED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Load Current Rating At Max20.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Terminal Type And Quantity3 SCREW
Maximum Voltage Rating In Volts240.0 AC
Nonpile Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Vendor Part NumbersF-6011 ITEM 28
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is GE5951-8G available?
We can source GE5951-8G even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is GE5951-8G by General Electric Co Wiring Device Dept obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If GE5951-8G has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like GE5951-8G?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for GE5951-8G?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.