Light Switches & Wallplates
Eaton Light Switches and wall plates are popular in both residential and commercial spaces because they offer the right blend of style and functionality. Eaton gives you a multitude of design choices when it comes to light switches, with the basic toggle switch as the workhorse and several specialty options for spaces where you might want the light to come on automatically.
Eaton light switches have an aesthetic quality that is only bettered by the accompanying wall plates, which are made from a variety of finishes, materials, and colors that perfectly match a variety of interior design styles. Whether the space calls for a classic, understated look or a bold, modern statement, Eaton's wall plates rise to the occasion. They are made to last, resisting dings, scratches, and other forms of wear and tear that can certainly come with time, meaning you can expect the wall plates to maintain their appearance over the long run.
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Maintaining NEMA 4 Rating When Making Enclosure Penetrations
Cutouts are very common when modifying enclosures for push buttons, indication lights, conduit entries or mounting hardware. Cutting into an enclosure runs the risk of eliminating the protective nature of the NEMA rated attributes. Proper steps must be followed in order to preserve the NEMA rating of an enclosure.
Devices mounted to the enclosure must have the same NEMA rating as the enclosure.
This means that if the devices are installed to the manufacturer's specifications, they will be able to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure.
Water tight conduit hubs must be used when running wire through a cutout in an enclosure.
There are many different types of conduit hubs that are used to secure conduit to an enclosure. However, only certain conduit hubs are rated for a watertight seal. By using water tight hubs, the NEMA rating of the enclosure is maintained.
Bonded washers are necessary when mounting hardware to an enclosure.
If standard mounting hardware is used, the NEMA rating of the enclosure will no longer be maintained. Bonded washers have rubber gaskets that make a watertight seal around the drilled hole. It is also important to make sure the material used for the bonded washer matches the material of the enclosure. Stainless steel enclosures require stainless steel bonded washers.