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What "Self Grounding" Really Means
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 11/12/2008 8:19:02 AM
With some confusion over the meaning of "self grounding" receptacles, I just wanted to clarify it a little. Some customers might think this means they don't need any ground wire connected to the receptacle, but actually, that's not correct. Self Grounding just means that if the receptacle is installed in a metal box that is grounded through the conduit, then the strap will provide a ground to the device. We would still recommend that you always use a regular ground wire too. Here are some examples of the types of self- ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments |  Permalink
Acenti and Decora Color Matches
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 10/7/2008 4:25:21 PM
I've encountered a number of customers wanting to know about similarities between Acenti and Decora colors. They have different names, of course, but most of the color tones are virtually the same. They're so close that only an unusually discerning person could ever detect any difference. Here's a table I made for quick and easy reference: Acenti (matte finish) Decora (glossy finish) Alabaster White Natural Almond Onyx Black Slate Gray Driftwood Ivory Sand Natural (slightly lighter and more yellow) Quartz (more pinkish ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Installing a Leviton 4-Way Dimmer with Remotes
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 9/4/2008 12:15:19 PM
We've had a whole heap of questions this month about Leviton dimmer set ups. One of the big questions that I'd like to address - which switch should someone have in the 4-way position when using an ATE06-1LE Acenti dimmer? You would team this dimmer with two AT00R-1LE Acenti remotes (also called "slave" units). So here there is a total of three switches. By using this particular remote model number, you're getting two matching remotes that look identical to the ATE06-1LE. You also need to make sure everything is set up correc ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
What About Items in Bulk Quantities?
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 9/2/2008 10:18:21 AM
A lot of customers can be caught off guard by products like Leviton Cat. No. 357-9. We sell these only in quantities of 200, so if you're wanting to purchase just one of these, you may not be sure what your other option is. Here's the easiest answer on a product like this... 357-9 is an Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) pack. This means it's geared specifically toward businesses that need parts for fixtures, appliances, pressure washers, vending machines, and so on. If as an individual you need a much smaller amount than ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Tread Lightly When Connecting Devices!
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 8/15/2008 10:35:23 AM
Customers have needed help in connecting the wiring in Occupancy Sensor devices correctly. One person, for example, needed to connect a PR150 sensor. Their situation involved 4 cables from inside the wall (2 black and 2 white) and the green, red, and black wires coming out of the device. So their question was - essentially - what connects to what? The solution is usually a simple one. But our support team has to be careful in terms of giving advice for these problems, especially because they can't assume liability when there is no w ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Receptacles That Solve Child Safety Issues
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 8/14/2008 3:03:17 PM
Child safety has virtually always been an issue with electrical receptacles. Those typical situations where someone could be injured have some consistent characteristics. The victim is usually a male child under 3 years old, who sticks a hairpin or a similar object (i.e. keys, wire, screw, nail, or a finger alone) into a household receptacle, and as a result suffers up to 2nd-degree burns from electricity. This is more common of an occurrence than some might think. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that be ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Latest Changes to Leviton's Acenti Dimmer Line
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 8/8/2008 4:14:19 PM
Acenti dimmers have changed! It's not an enormous deal but something we'd like to inform new and returning customers about. There has basically been an outward change to Acenti's appearance; nothing in the line's technical design has changed, just the look. Because of this, Leviton will eventually be replacing all original Acenti dimmer models with the updated look. Once the new design is in place, it will of course become the default that will appear in our online Leviton catalog. The good news is that we've bought up as much of th ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Newly Updated Vizia Devices
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 8/7/2008 5:27:02 PM
Leviton announced recently that its line of Vizia and Vizia-RF devices was going to be updated, now under the names of Vizia + and Vizia-RF +. They're still all about the energy savings and day-to-day efficiency. But they do have some added features now, along with an updated look: An “Energy Save Mode” that lets you keep maximum brightness of lights below 100-percent; great for cutting down on energy consumption. The DIM/BRIGHT Bar is now horizontal instead of vertical, with an LED display made up of seven-segments. Larger push pad ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Manual-ON/Auto-OFF: What It Means for Occ Sensors
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 7/11/2008 2:47:35 PM
We get questions often about what Manual-ON/Auto-OFF actually means. Mixups will sometimes happen because customers expect that all Occupancy Sensors turn lights on and off automatically. In the past, Occ Sensors were made only to do things this way by being completely automatic. Now, of course, newer technology permits a lot of additions that can accomodate a variety of lifestyles, not just a particular few. Leviton offers what are called "Manual-ON/Auto-OFF" sensors. These sensors, instead of turning the lights on au ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Question About the Updated Vizia-RF Line
Author: J Morrow Posted Date: 6/18/2008 6:11:42 PM
I am told I need switch # v-rs15 and hand held remote vrcpg... I cannot find them on your web sight. THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO---WE NEED A SIMPLE WALL ON OFF SWITCH 110 VOLT THAT CAN BE OPERAITED FROM A HAND HELD REMOTE FROM ABOUT 50 FEET AWAY Read Entire PostComments (1) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Our New Manufacturer Line: HD-Products
Author: Chris B Posted Date: 5/30/2008 10:00:51 AM
Recently, we’ve taken on another manufacturer. In addition to carrying Leviton, OneStopBuy.com is now an e-Seller of PowerBridge, which is a new HDTV power solution made by HD-Products, Inc. PowerBridge works with wall-mounted HDTVs, Flat Panel LCD TVs, Flat Screen Plasma TVs, HDTV Home Theater and Data Projectors, and Subwoofers. Setup is quick, easy, and the end result is a clean appearance that differs significantly from just running extension cords underneath the HDTV and inside the wall. You can learn everything els ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Screwless Wallplates???
Author: Mandi Posted Date: 5/21/2008 10:38:40 AM
Ok all of our wall plates come with the parts you need to install them, ie screws and/or frame for the snap on version. I am learning so much as I go, on this job I had no idea you could get "Screwless Wall Plates". What will they come up with next? So how does a screwless wall plate work you ask? Well it comes with a frame you screw into outlet box and then the wallplate snaps into the frame for a much cleaner look. Who knew wallplates with screws looked messy? They come in all sorts of ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Live Support
Author: Mandi Posted Date: 4/16/2008 2:30:13 PM
Did you know that OneStopBuy.com offers Live Support? If you have a question about a product, or about an existing order you have with us, just click on the Green Link. We have a green link to contact us on every page of our website. Once you click the green link, you'll be asked a few questions like your name, email address, order number, whether you need Customer Service or Technical Support, and what your question is. What does all of this really mean? Basically, you can talk to us over the Internet an ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
LED Rechargeable Flashlight
Author: Mandi Posted Date: 4/11/2008 3:33:47 PM
One of the many benefits of being an employee at OneStopBuy.com is that I get to test new products and then write about them. The most recent product I received to test is part number LEDFL-WHT, which is "3 lights in 1". This little night light is the coolest little thing and I absolutely LOVE it!!! Ok, now on to the specifics. It is approximately 4.25h X 2.75w and fits in the palm of my hand (I have very small hands). To use it, you plug it in to charge but while it is charging you can still use it. Once it is fully charged ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Mid-Size and Jumbo Wallplates
Author: Mandi Posted Date: 4/10/2008 2:57:24 PM
Ok, I had absolutely no idea that wallplates came in different sizes!! I knew that you could get them with one hole, two holes etc... and I knew that they came in all sorts of different colors but, now I know that they come in Standard, Mid-Way and Oversized for those of us that cut the hole in the wall too big or mis-calculate the tile of our back splashes. Oops!! Below I have listed part numbers and dimensions of three, 2 gang toggle wallplates in the different sizes. Standard (the most common size) : 4 1/2 X 4 9/16 Mid-Siz ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
3-Way Dimmer Installation
Author: TD Posted Date: 3/28/2008 11:49:54 AM
I just bought 2 new dimmer that say they are 3-Way but when I wire them up they don't work? They are Levitron SureSlide dimmers model 6623-PW. I want to be able to dim my lights from either location. Does anyone know what I need to do? Read Entire PostComments (1) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Make a Name for Yourself
Author: Chris Bacavis Posted Date: 3/28/2008 11:36:09 AM
It's been funny, but through the years we've heard some very interesting alterations on Leviton's name. Some customers aren't sure how to pronounce it, others just make quick spelling mistakes, and maybe others are just pulling our legs. Here's a list of the Top 6: 6. Levitone - Isn't that the new musical movement? These are the guys who are singing about the meaning of life, with a QuickPort connection. 5. Levit on/Leave it on - Here our customers have discovered a nice play on words. Honestly, with all of the energy ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Do Dimmers Really Save Energy?
Author: Chris Bacavis Posted Date: 3/27/2008 9:10:18 PM
"If you reduce your voltage 10% on a dimmer," says manager Monty Gilbertson of Lighting Design by Wettsteins, "you will double the bulb life and save energy and money" (see this feature from the American Lighting Association). Leviton dimmers are designed to do just that, accommodating every type of lighting fixture, but also keeping the homeowner's needs in mind. The result is an elegant and easy-to-operate product line that lets you enjoy energy savings to the fullest potential. In fact, dimmers ranked #5 on Energ ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Reducing the Rating of Dimmers
Author: Chris Bacavis Posted Date: 3/27/2008 9:06:15 PM
Ganging means installing dimmers side-by-side in one larger-size wallbox. Because of their vertical ganging, dimmers have to be "derated" to prevent heat buildup. Derating allows you to limit a dimmer's usage to less than full wattage. This requires, typically, the removal of part of the metallic mounting strap that help dissipate heat from within. You'll want to do this with any multiple ganging setup. Although you should consult your particular model's instructions for specifics, the following table provides a ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
Dimmers and Compact Fluorescents: Pros and Cons
Author: Chris Bacavis Posted Date: 3/27/2008 8:53:14 PM
Compact fluorescent (CF) bulbs can be found, especially recently, in a number of fixtures. If these are a part of your lighting setup, you may have questions about the usefulness of dimming switches. We all know what dimmers are for. Basically, dimmers are great devices for energy savings, money savings, and adjustment of light to suit various applications. Reduced energy consumption means lower electric bills. According to the Leviton institute, for example, a light bulb at 50% brightness uses approximately 40% les ... Read Entire PostComments (0) | Leave Comments | Permalink
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