On Jan 19, 2:38*am, mm wrote:
On Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:05:19 -0500, DT
wrote:





In article ,
says...
These may date back to the 60's not sure, and they may be discontinued
as I can't find them anywhere on the Net.
* * *I have an electrical box with three small wall toggle switches
rated 10 amps each. Mine are made by Bryant. They snap into a stamped
metal triplex "bracket" which then mounts in any standard small
rectangular electric box. With the box mounted with its long dimension
horizontal, the three switches would toggle up and down.
* * *Can someone give me the history of these and let me know if they
are still available?
* * *Thanks.
* * * * * Frank

They are called "Despard" switches. They are still available. It's a

We have a winner! * *I've seen them and I read about them hear a
couple years ago, but forgot the name.



modular system that can have 1, 2 or three devices (switches, pilot
lights, etc) in each single outlet space. *

You can also get 2 or 3 gang switches already mounted on one plate,
check the kitchen and bath section at Home Depot. They are commonly used
for bathroom light/fan/heater combos.

WHAT? THAT IS THE DESPARDADO NAME FOR IT.
IT IS A S.P. & 3 WAY AND EVEN SIDES AS A 4 WAY MOUNT BRACKET WITH
SNAP IN SWITCH/OULET/PILOT LIGHT OPTIONS.
AND AT LEAST YOU GOT THE PILOT LIGHT PART RIGHT.
THE HOME DEPOT IS NOT REALLY RESPONSIBLE TO HAVE THEM.

THE MANUFACTURER IS EAGLE ELECTRIC.
AND THEY ARE GOOD FOR A NUMBER OF SWITCH/OUTLET/INDICATOR LIGHT
LOCATIONS FITTING A SINGLE GANG BOX.

YOU SHOULDN'T BE SO LAZY OP.
THE BRACKET IS STAMPED WITH ALL THE DATA.

PAT ECUM