Light Switch and Circular Plate for 4 inch Octagon Box
#1
04-30-03, 01:11 PM
Light Switch and Circular Plate for 4 inch Octagon Box
My parents have an old light switch in their basement. The switch is going bad and they would like to replace it. Unfortunately, none of the electrical stores in my area carry anything like this.
The switch is mounted to a circular plate that fits over the 4 inch octagon box. A regular light switch does not fit inside the box.
Searching here at DoItYourself, I found a 4 inch circular plate with a cutout for a switch, but it doesn't tell me what switch would go with it. Thank you for any help
The switch is mounted to a circular plate that fits over the 4 inch octagon box. A regular light switch does not fit inside the box.
Searching here at DoItYourself, I found a 4 inch circular plate with a cutout for a switch, but it doesn't tell me what switch would go with it. Thank you for any help
#2
04-30-03, 02:59 PM
Is the old switch screwed to the metal plate or is it permanently attached with rivets? If it is just screwed on, then you should be able to replace it with a standard AC snap switch sold at Home Depot. Even if you've got to order a new plate online, the same standard switch should work fine.
#5
05-01-03, 05:45 AM
Originally posted by hotarc
Is the old switch screwed to the metal plate or is it permanently attached with rivets? If it is just screwed on, then you should be able to replace it with a standard AC snap switch sold at Home Depot. Even if you've got to order a new plate online, the same standard switch should work fine.
Is the old switch screwed to the metal plate or is it permanently attached with rivets? If it is just screwed on, then you should be able to replace it with a standard AC snap switch sold at Home Depot. Even if you've got to order a new plate online, the same standard switch should work fine.
for the snap switch and order the plate if need be. Thank you for your help !
#8
05-01-03, 04:04 PM
check here. I think this is what you want. Add your own switch.
http://www.doityourself.com/store/6290191.htm
http://www.doityourself.com/store/6290191.htm
