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  • 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)
  • Watt Stopper/Legrand. 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.
  • Crestron | infiNET
  • ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
  • Part of a complete line of wireless lighting controls that includes single- and four-button switches and wireless gateways, the infiNET dimmer uses technology that eliminates the need for physical control wiring. Its dynamic frequency allocation ensures a fast, stable, and reliable system, and real-time analysis can be conducted remotely from any computer. www.crestron.com
  • Cooper Wiring Devices | Aspire RF
  • ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
  • The Aspire RF line of wireless control products incorporates Z-Wave technology that uses sensing and random back-off to reduce interference. The system includes Aspire's signature curve motif and contrasting matte and low-gloss finishes, which are offered in three two-toned color combinations: desert sand, white satin, and silver granite. In addition, switches, receptacles, dimmers, controllers, accessories, and screwless wallplates are available. www.cooperwiringdevices.com
  • Hubbell | LightHawk
  • ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Magazine (1/31/2007)
  • LightHawk, a wall-switch occupancy sensor product line, is available in a variety of models -- passive infrared, ultrasonic, and multi-technology -- for occupancy detection and false trip immunity. The devices feature selectable operating modes, including automatic on/off or manual on/automatic off, and a built-in photosensor for automatic daylight harvesting. All sensor models come in both single- and dual-circuit versions with no minimum load requirements and can be used to replace existing wall switches. www.hubbell-automation.com

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