CONFIGURATION INFORMATION

Key = Our Name, (Image Abbreviation), Description [Alternate Names]

Button (B) – These are the older push button style switches found in homes before the toggle style became prevalent. If you have an older home (pre-1920s) these will help retain the look. [Push Button]

Cable (C) – Used where a cable TV line comes into your home. Some of these plates include the cable connector, others are just plates that fit around the hardware. Be sure to look at the product picture and description to be sure.

Duplex (D) – Also called an outlet, these are the most common plates in any home. [Outlet, Plug]

Phone Jack (J) – Used where telephone “landlines” are connected through a wall plate.

Dimmer (O) – Nothing sets the mood like dimmed lights. A nice plate behind the dimmer switch can make the mood even better. Consider adding a dimmer switch to your master bathroom.

Blank (P) – When an electrical device is removed from a wall, the area can be patched with drywall, but only if you remove all of the electrical cables. The safest and best looking option is to use a plain switchplate which allows for future use.

Rocker (R) – Very similar to the common toggle switches, rocker switches have a lower profile and more modern look. These plates are also used for GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets and a variety of other devices that use the decora style plate. [Decora, GFI]

Square Telephone (S) – A relic from older style homes. You need an adaptor to plug a standard land line into the plugs that use these types of switchplates.

Toggle (T) – One of the most common switches found in a home. Toggle switches are found in most homes to control lighting. [Switch]

120V (V) – This is a single outlet typically used for devices which use 120 Volts, but should be on a separate circuit (i.e. refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines).

230V (W) – This is a high voltage outlet typically used for dryers or high power electrical equipment.

Despard (X) – These are multiple horizontal switches. Very similar to a toggle switch, but usually seen in low voltage applications.

Offset TV (Z) – This is similar to the standard cable switchplate, but the hole is offset to raise it further above the floor to meet certain building codes.

 Combination Configurations

Most other switchplates are either multiples or combinations of these configurations.

Some of the brands we carry do offer custom switchplate configurations. If you have a need that is not listed on a particular product page just write to Habitatter.com. We will try to find a solution for you.