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When it comes to elevating your space,

there’s no need to look any further than

your walls. With the right switches and

outlets, you can transform any room

with style and advanced features.

Here are tips for picking out the perfect

products for this easy DIY project:

TAKE STOCK & KNOW

WHAT YOU NEED

Understand gang count for wall plates.

Gang count refers to the width or number of

openings in your electrical box or cover. A

single switch or outlet requires a 1-gang wall

plate. Two side-by-side switches or outlets

require a 2-gang wall plate. You get the idea.

Wall plates are available up to 6-gang.

Know the difference between a single-

pole, 3-way & 4-way switch.

Single pole switches are intended to control a

single set of lights or a single ﬁxture from one

location. In larger rooms or areas, multiple

switches can control a single light ﬁxture. The

difference between 3-way and 4-way switches

is the number of locations (or switches)

used to control one ﬁxture. A 3-way switch

is required to control one light ﬁxture (or set

of recessed lights) from 2 or more locations.

Controlling a ﬁxture from any more than two

locations, requires a 4-way switch.

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10 TIPS FOR YOUR DIY

DESIGNER

SWITCHES

& OUTLETS

PROJECT

Always replace circuit protected devices with

proper replacements.

GFCI outlets are required by NEC code to protect your home from

ground fault circuit interruptions, speciﬁcally in areas of the home

where there is any chance of water or dampness, like kitchens,

bathrooms, and laundry rooms. If you are updating outlets in

those rooms, check with an electrician or reference the NEC code

published by the National Fire Protection Association for proper

protection. For additional protection against arc faults, choose

GFCI/AFCI outlets.

Single-Pole 3-Way

Summary of content (2 pages)

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0 TIPS FOR YOUR DIY DESIGNER SWITCHES & OUTLETS PROJECT When it comes to elevating your space, there’s no need to look any further than your walls. With the right switches and outlets, you can transform any room with style and advanced features. TAKE STOCK & KNOW WHAT YOU NEED 1 Understand gang count for wall plates. Gang count refers to the width or number of openings in your electrical box or cover. A single switch or outlet requires a 1-gang wall plate.
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4 Outdoor spaces require weather-resistant outlets with a weatherproof cover. Adding or updating the power on your patio or deck is a great idea – just make sure you are selecting one with proper safety features. Weather-resistant products are UL498 rated to protect against temperature changes and wet environments. 5 Know when 20A receptacles and outlets are required. In certain regions, including Canada and Chicago, 20A switches and outlets may be required.