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kevinciotta

10:00AM | 03/31/01
Member Since: 03/30/01
1 lifetime posts
Bvelectrical
I'm ordering some new "decorator" style light switches. Eagle Electric (http://www.eagle-electric.com/catalog/catalog.nsf) sells steel strap or plastic strap styles. What does the "strap" refer to? Which should I be buying for basic home use (both incan and flour lights)?

ElectrcBil

07:49PM | 04/02/01
Member Since: 07/21/00
77 lifetime posts
The strap is the part that is screwed to the box. Also known as a "yoke". Whichever you choose the strap will have no impact on the appearance because you will cover it with a plate. The metal one will be a little stronger.


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