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  • Tamper Resistant Receptacle Combination Devices Offer the Most Soultions to Protect Kids
  • ebuild (11/9/2009)
  • Legrand/Pass and Seymour, a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces the most complete line of Tamper-Resistant Receptacle Combination devices to protect young children from electrical hazards. Meeting 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) tamper-resistant requirements, the combination devices expand what is already a broad offering of Tamper-Resistant Receptacles for residential and commercial applications.
  • Cooper Wiring Devices Cooper Wiring Devices Announces Aspire RF Home Theatre Kits
  • ebuild (4/28/2009)
  • Cooper Wiring Devices announces a new pre-packaged Home Theatre kit for the Aspire RF product line. The kit includes one Aspire RF controller (RFTDCSG or RFHDCSG), one Serial interface control module (RF232), four Aspire RF dimmers (RF9534-Nxx) and four Aspire RF wall plates (9521xx).
  • Pass and Seymour/Legrand Receptacle Switch Combinations Protect Kids and Meet Safety Codes
  • ebuild (3/23/2009)
  • Pass and Seymour/Legrand, a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces its Tamper-Resistant Receptacle/Switch Combination devices. Meeting 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) safety standards, the combination devices expand what is already a broad offering of Tamper-Resistant Receptacles for residential and commercial applications.
  • New Orbit/UMI Pre-Fab Boxes Save Installation Time, Trim Inventory
  • (2/4/2009)
  • Orbit/UMI has introduced a new series of pre-fabricated steel outlet boxes with innovative features that help contractors save installation time and allow distributors to trim inventory. Available as 4s (4" square) and 5s (4 11/16" square), the boxes are constructed from galvanized steel and have popular knock-out configurations. Time-saving features include: An adjustable back support, which is strategically-centered to ensure perfect placement and support for studs up to 6" deep; an extra-long green 10" pigtail (#12AWG) with a 10-32 ground screw; plus an optional AB bracket.
  • Cheetah Speed System
  • ebuild (1/22/2009)
  • Leviton has partnered with Cheetah USA to bring easier installation to its wall plates. In the Cheetah Speed System, wall plates and electrical devices come preassembled to slide into outlet boxes, instead of installing with screws. This can reduce electrical installation labor costs by more than 40 percent, the maker says. 800-824-3005.
  • Weather Resistant ReceptaclesP and S Weather Resistant Receptacles are Durable and Reliable in Challenging Environments
  • ebuild (12/26/2007)
  • Pass and Seymour/Legrand (PS), a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and home systems, introduces its Weather-Resistant Receptacles, required in specified residential and commercial applications by the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC). The Code requires all non-locking 15 and 20 ampere, 125- and 250-volt receptacles installed in wet and damp locations to be weather-resistant receptacles.
  • Tamper Resistant ReceptaclesLeviton's Line of Tamper-Resistant Receptacles Helps Protect Children from Electrical Hazards
  • ebuild (12/11/2007)
  • Leviton is pleased to announce that it is among the first manufacturers in the industry to offer a complete line of 2008 NEC Code Section 406.11-compliant tamper-resistant receptacles. The 2008 NEC Code, which first goes into effect on January 1, 2008, includes a provision (Section 406.11) that requires all receptacles in newly constructed homes to be tamper-resistant.
  • The New Screwless Wall PlatesNew P and S Screwless Wall Plates Offer Flawless Finish without Removing Devices at Installation
  • ebuild (5/30/2007)
  • Pass and Seymour/Legrand (P and S), a leading provider of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces a new addition to its line of Screwless Wall Plates. With their sleek beveled edges the wall plates eliminate the need for screws, provide a flawless finish and install quickly and easily. The new product line features a 2-piece plastic subplate that eliminates the need to remove the electrical device during installation. Simply back the device screws out slightly and snap the subplate together around the device screws to install the wall plate. The cover plate maintains the same sleek design.
  • WP1000RCRecessed Weatherproof Receptacle Covers from Intermatic Are "Out of Sight"
  • ebuild (4/25/2007)
  • For builders wanting to eliminate the bulky look of traditional bubble outlet covers, Intermatic provides a simple solution. By installing Intermatic's Recessed Weatherproof Receptacle Covers, homeowners can achieve the simple design and clean lines they desire for the façade of their home. While conventional bubble covers provide vital protection for outdoor outlets, some homeowners find them unattractive, and they are also susceptible to impact from landscaping tools and sports equipment.
  • Miro Line of Wireless Lighting Control Products
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
  • The Miro line of wireless lighting control products is available in a Decorator style, which fits residential home styles. Powered by 900 MHz, the system has whole house and room scene control with a panic function, a vacation mode, and coordinated control of lamps and small appliances. Features such as dimming control bring energy savings. It installs with standard wallboxes and existing electrical wiring. 408-988-5331.

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