I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

According to Hagrinas Mivali :

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

Ask at a real electrical supply outlet about safety locks
or guards for switches. With a description of what you're
trying to do, I'm sure they could help you.

In a pinch, I suspect you could get a heavy duty cable/conduit/plumbing
mounting bracket to simulate your drawing.

Basically, a metal U, with two holes in the end legs spaced
properly to fit over the cover plate mounting screws. You can
get them in PVC too.

Electrical suppliers will have those in with the electrical conduit.

Real cheap. A few bucks.
--
Chris Lewis, Una confibula non set est
It's not just anyone who gets a Starship Cruiser class named after them.

"Hagrinas Mivali" wrote in message
om...
I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.


google found this
I typed in "security switch cover plate"


http://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/a...0/a385744.html

Hagrinas Mivali wrote:
I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

How about this product?
http://www.safety1st.com/product.asp?productID=610

Travis Jordan wrote:
Hagrinas Mivali wrote:
I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

How about this product?
http://www.safety1st.com/product.asp?productID=610

Or these:
http://www.qualityelev.com/main/pit/pitsw.htm

If it is what I am thinking of, it is a Mulberry Switch Guard #40460. It
looks like a stainless steel pipe strap and mounts on an existing wall
plate. You'll probably have to get it from an electrical supply house.


John Grabowski
http://www.mrelectrician.tv



"Hagrinas Mivali" wrote in message
om...
I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

you can also just use a pipe strap bent a little to fit better. you dont
need the special thing.

randy

"John Grabowski" wrote in message
. net...
If it is what I am thinking of, it is a Mulberry Switch Guard #40460. It
looks like a stainless steel pipe strap and mounts on an existing wall
plate. You'll probably have to get it from an electrical supply house.


John Grabowski
http://www.mrelectrician.tv



"Hagrinas Mivali" wrote in message
om...
I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

"John Grabowski" wrote in message
. net...
If it is what I am thinking of, it is a Mulberry Switch Guard #40460. It
looks like a stainless steel pipe strap and mounts on an existing wall
plate. You'll probably have to get it from an electrical supply house.


John Grabowski
http://www.mrelectrician.tv


Thanks. A search on "Switch guard" found a few items, and the closest one
was the Hemco switch guard.
http://www.ecom4mro.com/catalog/images/47/473032.JPG . The trick will be
finding one.




"Hagrinas Mivali" wrote in message
om...
I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

Hagrinas Mivali wrote:



Thanks. A search on "Switch guard" found a few items, and the closest one
was the Hemco switch guard.
http://www.ecom4mro.com/catalog/images/47/473032.JPG . The trick will be
finding one.

Not to ask the obvious, but why not order it from the web site where you
found it?

FurPaw

"FurPaw" wrote in message
...
Hagrinas Mivali wrote:



Thanks. A search on "Switch guard" found a few items, and the closest
one
was the Hemco switch guard.
http://www.ecom4mro.com/catalog/images/47/473032.JPG . The trick will be
finding one.

Not to ask the obvious, but why not order it from the web site where you
found it?


I just have a thing about pulling up a one ounce item on a website for $2.99
and being told that shipping will be between $10 and $70 depending on the
method. I don't expect free shipping, but I buy a lot of things on line and
that just strikes me as high. I found another place that will ship a dozen
for $7.99, but I only need three at the most. When a single package is the
same cost as half a dozen, and I don't need it immediately, I'm tempted to
wait for a better answer.

If it were essential, I might have just ordered them anyway, but I figured
that somebody else might post something. And now I saw a couple of posts
that said I can try Home Depot, so I might as well do that instead.

"Hagrinas Mivali" wrote in message
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|
| "FurPaw" wrote in message
| ...
| Hagrinas Mivali wrote:
|
|
|
| Thanks. A search on "Switch guard" found a few items, and the closest
| one
| was the Hemco switch guard.
| http://www.ecom4mro.com/catalog/images/47/473032.JPG . The trick will
be
| finding one.
|
| Not to ask the obvious, but why not order it from the web site where you
| found it?
|
|
| I just have a thing about pulling up a one ounce item on a website for
$2.99
| and being told that shipping will be between $10 and $70 depending on the
| method. I don't expect free shipping, but I buy a lot of things on line
and
| that just strikes me as high. I found another place that will ship a
dozen
| for $7.99, but I only need three at the most. When a single package is
the
| same cost as half a dozen, and I don't need it immediately, I'm tempted to
| wait for a better answer.
|
| If it were essential, I might have just ordered them anyway, but I figured
| that somebody else might post something. And now I saw a couple of posts
| that said I can try Home Depot, so I might as well do that instead.
|
I realize we're not talking cigars here but the site
(https://www.jrcigars.com/) I buy mine from charges $2 for basic shipping (3
days to my front door). Depending on the company's shipping volume some are
able to ship quite cheaply.

Hagrinas Mivali wrote:
I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

Try a real electrical supply house. You will not normally find them at
your local building supply.

--
Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

The "Depot" has 'em.

"Hagrinas Mivali" wrote in message
om...
I'm trying to find an indoor light switch cover that protects the
switch from accidental shut off. I've seen them before, but can't
find them in stores or on the web. I assume that's because I don't
know what they are called.

What I'm looking for has a curved part that covers the switch itself,
but you can stick your finger in on one side if you want to turn the
switch off. It's designed for those wall switches that people don't
normally want turned off, but do not want removed.

I made a rather crude drawing of what I'm looking for:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg

If anybody knows what they are called or where I can get them, I'd
appreciate it.

I do not know what they are called either, but I think they are
available at home depot's electrical department.

Stan


On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 10:01:14 -0400, "Joe Fabeitz"
wrote:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/hagrinas/...witchcover.jpg


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