Mark Lloyd wrote:
On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:46:00 -0800, "Eigenvector"
wrote:


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N8N wrote:
She Who Must Be Obeyed...expressed a preference
for white receptacles and plates, so all of the switches are getting
replaced as well.

N8N:

What IS it with wives and white electrical devices? But that's a
debate I'll never win...I can't even convince her that the advantages
of a room-light switch within reach of the bed would outweigh the
negative aspects of 'looking like a hotel'. Of course she's not the
one who has to get up and switch the light off.

Cordially yours:
G P


I actually like the white switches better, they don't look like they have
been exposed to 40 years of ozone like the off-white ones do. But, then
again I was talked into replacing worn out switches with those flat decor
style switches - I must have been high when that deal went down. God they
look stupid.


I prefer white. Not enough to replace working switches and receptacles
just for that, but I choose white for all replacements. Ivory looks
like it's constantly dirty.

As for the Decora, I see no reason to consider them "looking stupid".
The switches have a larger area, making then easier to use. I see no
advantage for receptacles. I have used them because the receptacles
and switches use the same shape cover plate, making it easier to find
the combination you need (you just might want to put a switch, a
receptacle, and a GFCI in the same 3-gang box).

I agree, that's what I'm using. I actually like the receps better as
well because it seems like every standard recep in the house has the
plastic cracked away around the ground connection like someone was
wiggling the plug to get a good connection and the plastic which is
very thin in that area just gave way.

It'll all be gone soon, in any case. Bought me a couple rolls of Romex
and a fish tape and other assorted supplies last night

nate