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Has anyone ever seen, used or heard anything about these before? It's a modular wallplate system that accomodates switches, outlets and connectivity modules that you assemble to suite your application. They are carried in a couple big box stores like Lowes and Home Depot though not much selection in stock. I am redoing electrical and these look like a great fit for my needs. They cost much less than thier "marine" counterparts of similar design. Any thoughts?

http://www.euroloftinc.com/home.html

Haven't seen them - just AC?

Haven't seen any specs on them yet Ross, but I suspect AC only given that thier web site seems to be centered around residential.

Not sure if you are specifically looking for the space-age look of this product, or just looking for the modular approach. I have seen stuff at Home Depot where the faceplate has several openings in it (anywhere from 1 to either 6 I think) and you can snap in module(s) for whatever purpose you have (cable, phone, ethernet, etc). Don't know if I have seen any plug in modules for it for light switch or electrical outlet though... just the utility stuff.

Captainmaniac, I know the connectivity product you're reffering to. This stuff is different. You can mix and match a maximum of three items; connectivity, switches and outlets. Most H Depot stores may only carry the wall plates, though the H Depot web site lists all the items you can buy through them on line. I recall a switch module for example is under $8 CAN. I like the set up because I want to incorporate more on one plate rather than cut another hole.

Just remember cubic inch capacity of the outlet box, don't overstuff it. Count all current carrying conducters as one, grounds with pigtail are one also. devices are 2 cu.in. Boxes are labeled with fill capacity, I have seen some nightmares before.
Dennis (Master electrician)

Thanks Dennis. I am planning on replacing current boxes with deep plastic ones for that reason.

Dennis, if these don't mention a DC rating, can they safely handle a lower DC load that is less than the stated 15 amp AC? ie would they handle 10 amp DC OK? I know DC has arcing issues to consider. Any thoughts?

Short answer is yes, but contacts may wear quicker from arcing as these are not snap action switches. If load is low enough this would take a good while to occur. Hope you are not combining 12volt and 120volt circuits in the same box as this is very dangerous.

No no no. Deffinately keeping both electrical systems separate. Nice to know though that I can use the same switches and keep everything looking uniform. Thanks for the input Dennis.