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Suppliers of electrical wiring receptacles for contractors and electricians and do it your selfers. We offer the highest quality single pull and three way wiring receptacles. Some of the options would be amperage, standard, decorative, and colors. Please choose from our wide selections and call if you need assistance.

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Emergency Metal Switch Plates 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Metal wall plate is painted red with silk screened white letters
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83496

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Lexan Wall Plates 1 Gang Duplex Receptacle

Features include:

  • Duplex receptacle wall plate highly resistant to impact, abrasion, oil, acids and discoloration
  • Ideal for use in high-abuse areas
  • Smooth, easy to clean surface
  • Round on edges to prevent injury and wall damage
  • Supplied with color matching painted metal mounting screws
  • Mounting Screws individually wrapped in a small plastic bag to protect plate from scratches
  • Specification Grade - meets all current Federal Specifications
  • Duplex receptacle wall plate conforms to NEMA & ANSI standards
  • Flammability rating UL94V-2
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 81410

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Painted Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83312

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Painted Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83212

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Lexan Wall Plates 1 Gang Blank

Features include:

  • Blank Wall plate is highly resistant to impact, abrasion, oil, acids and discoloration
  • Ideal for use in high-abuse areas
  • Smooth, easy to clean surface
  • Round on edges to prevent injury and wall damage
  • Supplied with color matching painted metal mounting screws
  • Mounting Screws individually wrapped in a small plastic bag to protect plate from scratches
  • Specification Grade - meets all current Federal Specifications
  • Blank Wall Plate conforms to NEMA & ANSI standards
  • Flammability rating UL94V-2
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 81510

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Painted Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83012

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430 Stainless Steel Princess Wall Plates Midsize 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Made of 430 Stainless Steel
  • Midsize wall plates are great to hide imperfections in drywall and plaster
  • Princess wall plates have elegant rounded corners
  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contemporary smooth finish and contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83610

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Lexan Wall Plates 1 Gang Single Receptacle 1.406

Features include:

  • Single receptacle wall plate is highly resistant to impact, abrasion, oil, acids and discoloration
  • Ideal for use in high-abuse areas
  • Smooth, easy to clean surface
  • Round on edges to prevent injury and wall damage
  • Supplied with color matching painted metal mounting screws
  • Mounting Screws individually wrapped in a small plastic bag to protect plate from scratches
  • Specification Grade - meets all current Federal Specifications
  • Single receptacle wall plate conforms to NEMA & ANSI standards
  • Flammability rating UL94V-2
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 81610

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Emergency Metal Switch Plates Utility

Features include:

  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Metal wall plate is painted red with silk screened white letters
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83495

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Painted Steel Wall Plates Princess Midsize 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Midsize wall plates are great to hide imperfections in drywall and plaster
  • Princess wall plates have elegant rounded corners
  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83653

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Emergency Metal Switch Plates Utility

Features include:

  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Metal wall plate is painted red with silk screened white letters
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83490

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Emergency Metal Switch Plates 1 Gang – Emergency

Features include:

  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Metal wall plate is painted red with silk screened white letters
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83501

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Painted Steel Wall Plates Oversize 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Oversize wall plates are great to hide imperfections in drywall and plaster
  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83743

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304 Stainless Steel Wall Plates 1 and 2 Gang Decorative/GFCI

304 Stainless Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang Decorative/GFCI - This 304 Stainless Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang Decorative/GFCI is perfect for commercial and decorative residential applications.>;

304 Stainless Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang Decorative/GFCI features include:

  • Made of 304 Stainless Steel which is nonmagnetic
  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contemporary smooth finish and contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

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ITEM: 83821

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Emergency Metal Switch Plates 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Metal wall plate is painted red with silk screened white letters
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83491

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Painted Steel Metal Wall Plates Oversize 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Oversize wall plates are great to hide imperfections in drywall and plaster
  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83723

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Emergency Metal Switch Plates Utility

Features include:

  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Metal wall plate is painted red with silk screened white letters
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83500

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304 Stainless Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang Toggle Switch

Features include:

  • Made of 304 Stainless Steel which is nonmagnetic
  • Wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contemporary smooth finish and contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • UL listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83811

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While In-Use Weatherproof Covers 1 Gang Deep

Features include:

  • WeatherProof While In Use - Multi Purpose Electrical In Use Cover Meets 2005 NEC 406.8(B) (1) Code for Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations
  • 1 Gang - 14 Device Configurations
  • One Gang Cover Mounts Vertically or Horizontally
  • Quick Fit Install in Seconds
  • Maximum Impact Resistance
  • Maximum Versatility, Easily Configured
  • Sturdy PolyCarbonate Construction - Clear Cover
  • Heavy Duty Hidden Hinges
  • Molded In Water Dam Channels Water Away from Interior
  • Extra Large Gasketed Cord Flap for Cable Exit - Prevents Ingress of Moisture/Debris
  • Lockable Latching Tab secures cover to Prevent Accidental Disconnects
  • Pre-Installed Gasket
  • Easy-To-Assemble Building Block Style adapter provides flexibility and eliminates damage
  • Snap-In device adapter require no tools to install
  • cULus Listed
  • NEMA 3R Rated
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece
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ITEM: 38901

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Painted Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83447

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Decorative Screwless Wallplates

Features include:

  • Wall plate has a screwless snap-in design that gives smooth finish without recessed lines
  • Decorative compatible two piece kit allows easy retrofit to any decorative installation
  • Virtually unbreakable Thermoplastic
  • Easy to snap-on
  • Easy to clean & maintain attractive appearance
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 80900

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Metal While In-Use Weatherproof Covers - Die Cast Aluminum 1 Gang Vertical Gray

Metal While In-Use Weatherproof Covers 1 Gang Vertical Gray - Our Multi Device Metal While In Use Electrical Cover is easy to install and Meets National Electric Code Requirements for Receptacle Covers in Outdoor or Wet Locations .>;

Metal While-In-Use Weatherproof Covers 1 Gang Vertical Gray features include:

  • Metal WeatherProof While In Use - Multi Purpose Electrical In Use Cover Meets 2005 NEC 406.8(B) (1) Code for Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations
  • Complies with 2011 NEC 406.9(B)(1) Extra Duty Standard
  • 1 Gang - 7 Device Configurations
  • One Gang Cover Mounts Vertically
  • Quick Fit Install in Seconds
  • Maximum Impact Resistance
  • Maximum Versatility, Easily Configured
  • Heavy Duty Die Cast Aluminum Construction
  • 1 Gang Patented Cover Adjustable from 2-3/4 in. Depth to 4 in. Depth If Extra Clearance is Required
  • Heavy Duty Hidden Hinge - 40lb Rating
  • Lockable Latching Tab secures cover to Prevent Accidental Disconnects
  • Pre-Installed Gasket
  • Easy-To-Assemble Building Block Style adapter provides flexibility and eliminates damage
  • Snap-In device adapter require no tools to install
  • Ground screw included
  • NEMA 3R Rated
  • cULus 514D Listed; NEMA FB-1; Federal Spec. A-A-50563
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

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ITEM: 38915

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Lexan Wall Plates 1 Gang Decorative/GFCI

Features include:

  • Decorative/GFCI wall plate is highly resistant to impact, abrasion, oil, acids and discoloration
  • Ideal for use in high-abuse areas
  • Smooth, easy to clean surface
  • Round on edges to prevent injury and wall damage
  • Supplied with color matching painted metal mounting screws
  • Mounting Screws individually wrapped in a small plastic bag to protect plate from scratches
  • Specification Grade - meets all current Federal Specifications
  • Decorative/GFCI wall plate conforms to NEMA & ANSI standards
  • Flammability rating UL94V-2
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 81110

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Painted Steel Wall Plates Princess Midsize 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Midsize wall plates are great to hide imperfections in drywall and plaster
  • Princess wall plates have elegant rounded corners
  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83612

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Painted Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83467

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Painted Steel Wall Plates 1 Gang

Features include:

  • Painted Steel wall plate provides extended life in abusive and corrosive environments
  • Contoured edges enhance installation appearance
  • Smooth finish without recessed lines is easy to clean and maintain attractive appearance
  • Semi-Gloss surface finish painted on steel
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 83522

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Lexan Wall Plates 1 Gang Oversize Duplex Receptacle

Features include:

  • Oversize Lexan wall plates are highly resistant to impact, abrasion, oil, acids and discoloration
  • Ideal for use in high-abuse areas
  • Oversize wallplates are good if an error is made in cutting the hole for the box
  • Smooth, easy to clean surface
  • Round on edges to prevent injury and wall damage
  • Supplied with color matching painted metal mounting screws
  • Mounting Screws individually wrapped in a small plastic bag to protect plate from scratches
  • Specification Grade - meets all current Federal Specifications
  • Oversize Lexan wall plates conform to NEMA & ANSI standards
  • Flammability rating UL94V-2
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 81830

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Lexan Wall Plates 1 Gang Midsize Duplex Receptacle

Features include:

  • Midsize Lexan wall plates are highly resistant to impact, abrasion, oil, acids and discoloration
  • Ideal for use in high-abuse areas
  • Smooth, easy to clean surface
  • Round on edges to prevent injury and wall damage
  • Supplied with color matching painted metal mounting screws
  • Mounting Screws individually wrapped in a small plastic bag to protect plate from scratches
  • Specification Grade - meets all current Federal Specifications
  • Midsize Lexan wall plates conform to NEMA & ANSI standards
  • Flammability rating UL94V-2
  • UL Listed
  • Order Qty of 1 = 1 Piece

ITEM: 81730

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Electrical Switches?

An electrical switch is an electrical component that can disconnect or connect the path of an electrical circuit, interrupting the electric current or diverting it from one conductor to another. The most common type of switch is an electro-mechanical device consisting of one or more sets of movable electrical contacts connected to external circuits. In building wiring, light switches are installed at convenient locations to control lighting and occasionally other circuits. By use of multiple-pole switches, multi-way switching control of a lamp can be obtained from two or more places, such as the ends of a corridor or stairwell.

What are the Different Types of Electrical Switches?

  • Slide Switches: Have a knob that you can slide back and forth to open or close the contacts. 
  • Toggle Switch: Have a lever that you flip up or down to open or close the contacts. Common light switches are examples of toggle switches. Rotary Switches: Have a knob that you turn to open and close the contacts. The switch used in the base of many lamps is an example of a rotary switch. 
  • Rocker Switches: Have a seesaw action. You press one side of the switch down to close the contacts, and press the other side down to open the contacts. 
  • Push-button Switches: Have a knob that you push to open or close the contacts

What Are Electrical Receptacles?

Electrical receptacles are fixed on equipment or a building structure and connected to an electrical circuit. The plug is a male connector with protruding pins that match the openings and female contacts in a outlet. Some plugs have female contacts that are used only for an ground connection while some plugs have built-in fuses for safety. Most modern homes have electrical receptacle outlets with the most common of being the duplex receptacle outlet. It has two identical outlets, usually stacked one on top of the other.

What are the Different Types of Electrical Outlets?

The most common outlets or receptacles found within the home are: 

  • 15A 125V duplex receptacle
  • 15/20A 125V GFCI receptacle 
  • 20A 125V receptacle 
  • 30A 125/250V receptacle (electric clothes dryer) 
  • 50A 125/250V receptacle (electric range) 
  • 15, 20, and 30A 250V receptacles possibly found in a garage or shop