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Looking for a light switch that's not ugly

11 years ago

I've been driving myself nuts looking on ebay and everywhere else in
order to not put ugly plastic switches in my pretty, new bathroom. :) I've zeroed in on these European-style toggle switches.

A couple of years ago, someone posted a question here about looking for, but they didn't have much luck either: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/desperately-seeking-light-switches-dsvw-vd~537711-seeking-light-switches

Here is one from Fontini to give you an idea of what I have in mind:

fontini-retro-light-switches-switch-plates-1.jpeg · More Info


I know you can get these switches from Forbes and Lomax, but their prices are a bit rich for my blood. ($150 - $200.)

I know that switches in the US have to be at least 15 amps, and I'm in touch with a UK dealer who says has some 15 amp toggle switches, and he'll help me order everything I need to meet US requirements. But will the switch still be considered to be out of code if it's not UL listed? And if so, is there another American source for these switches?

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