Online recs for door hardware & switches/plates?

[emoflamingo]

We are going to replace all the tan switches and outlets with white but I'm not sure where to look for them in bulk. We have like 30 outlets and 12 switches, so lots.we also need to replace door knobs too.

eBay? Online store? We priced the switches, outlets and covers at Lowes but I'm wondering if we can find them cheaper online.

[kaylie]

I would check Amazon and a local electrical supply store. We bought our outlets from HD (I think they were ~$2 each for tamper resistant ones) as well as our rocker switches. Our local electrical supply place was slightly cheaper, but they were a bit harder to work with (the store is poorly run) and for the size of our order the inconvenience just wasn't worth it.

[emoflamingo]

To complicate matters, H wants the fancy ones, not standard switches. Grumble grumble.

[sierramist03]

I think our white ones at menards were like $.50 but they are basic. Menards has bins of switch plates.

[kaylie]

Nov 25, 2012 23:50:45 GMT -5 emoflamingo said:

To complicate matters, H wants the fancy ones, not standard switches. Grumble grumble.

Can you PIP the type he wants?

[FoxInFiji]

Outlets, switches, and covers from Menards/HD/Lowes. You can call a local electrical supply company but unless they have what you want in stock it's probably not worth your time.

For door hardware try handlesets.com. We got a good deal on our door knobs but we wanted a very specific look that we couldn't find at a big box store (rectangular craftsman looking back plate but with a round knob in ORB).

[emoflamingo]

Kaylie, like these:
www.lowes.com/pd_67436-334-7503W-SP-L_0__?productId=1096231&Ntt=light+switch&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dlight%2Bswitch&facetInfo=

I think we'll stick to Lowe's since he picked the expensive ones. I'll look at Handlesets.com!

[sjh722]

I was just going to ditto Lowes - I bought about 8 boxes of the standard, un-fancy switches, covers, outlet receptacles, and covers last week. They were something like 0.30 - 0.40/each in bulk. Also, you'll get a Lowe's coupon for $10 off a $50 purchase when you change your address.

(And, since you have posession of both houses at once - if you want an extra few coupons, change your address now. A confirmation will go to your old house addressed to "mr. emo or occupant" and "mrs emo or occupant", those have the coupon also.

[ssmjlm]

We did all rocker switches and even did the square outlets so all the plates are the same.

We just bought in bulk from Lowes. Buy online and go through ebates, so at least you can get some cash back.

[kaylie]

Nov 26, 2012 13:18:39 GMT -5 emoflamingo said:

Kaylie, like these:
www.lowes.com/pd_67436-334-7503W-SP-L_0__?productId=1096231&Ntt=light+switch&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Dlight%2Bswitch&facetInfo=

I think we'll stick to Lowe's since he picked the expensive ones. I'll look at Handlesets.com!

Those are the type we have. We went with this pack: www.homedepot.com/buy/leviton-decora-15-amp-single-pole-ac-quiet-switch-10-pack---white-m32-05601-2wm.html#.ULPLVuSdN5c

The one you posted is a three-way switch, which you'll only need if the light is controlled by two or more separate switches. The ones in that link will work for most standard switches.

[emoflamingo]

I seriously didn't even pay attention. We're getting the regular switches like that. I'm swamped at work with cleaning up crap from the last boss and helping the new one learn so I'm in need of a nap and an adult beverage.