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  • Harmony DimmersElegant P and S Harmony Dimmers Offer Convenient Operation and Constant Memory
  • ebuild (10/11/2007)
  • Pass and Seymour/Legrand (P and S), a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring devices and home systems, announces its elegant, durable Harmony Dimmers. Designed in P and S Decorator style, the Dimmers match any décor. Electrical contractors will appreciate each Dimmer's quick, easy installation, and homeowners will love the smooth, convenient operation.
  • NFPA 70Latest edition of the NFPA's National Electrical Code
  • ebuild (9/26/2007)
  • National Fire Protection Association - Jurisdictions can now offer even more comprehensive protection against electrical fires and shield children from electric shock by adopting the 2008 edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC). Previous editions of the NEC are widely adopted throughout the United States and commonly accepted as the definitive reference for electrical safety across the world. The latest edition, the 51st, builds on the NEC' safety benchmark established by previous editions and requires the best available technology to protect against electrical fire and shock hazards.
  • Designer Icon Series KeypadLiteTouch Introduces New Designer Icon Engraving
  • ebuild (9/13/2007)
  • This month, LiteTouch, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting control systems for the residential market, will introduce a new Designer Icon Series as a new engraving option on its Metropolitan, Euro, S-Series and E-Series keypads. Typically LiteTouch buttons are custom engraved with words to describe the function, such as "SCONCES" or "PATIO." The new Designer Icon Series offer users the opportunity to choose from over 50 functional icons, which deliver intuitive and attractive ways of controlling their lighting and other integrated systems via LiteTouch keypads.
  • Ole XL Combo Faceplate LiteTouch and ELAN Integrate Lighting and Home Audio Video System Control
  • ebuild (9/12/2007)
  • LiteTouch, Inc., a leading manufacturer of lighting control systems for the residential market announced it will begin shipping a new faceplate later this month. This new faceplate combines the convenience and sophistication of a LiteTouch lighting control system with the superior sound of an ELAN home audio video system.
  • Cast Stone Switch PlatesAward-Winning Cast Stone Switch Plates By Questech
  • ebuild (9/12/2007)
  • Elegant cast stone switch plates by Questech coordinate beautifully with natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tile and can actually enhance your kitchen design. With Questech's switch plates you can add timeless style that lasts a lifetime. Crafted with natural stone, the switch plates are virtually indestructible and easy to install. All are available with Questech's revolutionary Q-Seal, a factory-applied sealant that is guaranteed for life.
  • Matrix Engineered Solutions Speedline
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • Featuring separate sections for various plumbing, electrical, and mechanical lines, Speedline helps builders meet code requirements for line separation while requiring only one hole to be cut in the joist. The tool allows plumbers and electricians to run lines quickly, easily, and straight. 702-400-2195. www.matrixengineered.com.
  • Lite-a-Switch Automatic Wall Plate Nightlight
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
  • The Lite-a-Switch is an automatic wall plate nightlight designed to replace existing switch plates or GFI covers. The product hardwires to the power source in less than five minutes and has a 10-year life, the maker says. Six LED lights illuminate the switch plate and are available in three colors: crystal blue, diamond white, and emerald green. 503-452-1455. www.liteaswitch.com
  • Decorator DimmerCooper Wiring Devices' New Decorator Dimmers Combine Elegant Style and Superior Performance
  • ebuild (8/16/2007)
  • Cooper Wiring Devices today introduced its new line of Decorator dimmers that provide ease of installation and an affordable upgrade in style and dimming capabilities throughout the home. The new Decorator dimmers, designed to coordinate with Cooper Wiring Devices' rocker-style Decorator switches, feature labor-saving innovations that save both time and money for contractors, builders and homeowners. The increased area of the mounting straps and side and back wired terminals makes installation quicker, while the reduced-size back cover, only 1.25 inches, gives installers more room inside the box for wires.
  • Eaton Circuit Breakers with AFCIEaton Announces Extension Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Product Line
  • ebuild (8/13/2007)
  • Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced a product line extension of its Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) that meets National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. AFCIs are electrical safety devices designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in residential electrical wiring. Beginning Jan. 1, 2008, the National Electrical Code mandates the expansion of AFCIs beyond bedrooms to protect more of the circuits in a residence resulting in increased protection of property and lives. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (www.esfi.org/) and NEMA (www.afcisafety.org) support AFCI technology, its expansion, and the resulting safety improvements.
  • Signature Series Wall and Base PlatesSignature Series Wall and Base Plates
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/31/2007)
  • Pass and Seymour/Legrand. As a line of decorator style dimmers, switches, and outlets, Signature features straight and curved-style wall plates and base plates that come in three colors and have up to four openings for switches or outlets. An array of trim cap colors and styles can cover the screws. The colors include green tea, regatta blue, aged bronze, and brushed nickel. 800-223-4185.

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