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Vinniem
10-23-2007, 10:42 AM
Installed an electronic low voltage dimmer in an exisiting 2 gang box in someone's kitchen yesterday.

The other device is a GFI recp. made by Levition.

The dimmer is a Maestro made by Lutron.

Went to put the plate back on, it didn't fit.

The side fins are still on because I don't want to derate the switch.

They both fit nicely in the box anyway.

Does a standard plate not suppose to fit?

Should I be using another type of plate?

Any help would be appreciated.
kkwong
10-23-2007, 11:26 AM
Is the opening for the Maestro too small? I've encountered this with Cooper plates in the past, though I have always been able to "shave" the inside to make it work. How close to not fitting is it?
electricmanscott
10-23-2007, 11:39 AM
Either bend the fins up a little to overlap the GFCI some or remove the fins. There is nothing wrong with the plate.
guschash
10-23-2007, 12:17 PM
Try the Middle size covers or the larger size cover. They seem to fit better, more room on back side of cover for those devices that are a little bigger,(GFIC, drimmers )
andinator
10-23-2007, 06:14 PM
Either bend the fins up a little to overlap the GFCI some or remove the fins. There is nothing wrong with the plate.


This is the problem.
LarryFine
10-23-2007, 06:49 PM
The side fins are still on because I don't want to derate the switch.
Then use a higher-rated dimmer that will still handle the load with some fins removed.
electricmanscott
10-23-2007, 09:20 PM
The side fins are still on because I don't want to derate the switch.
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Why not? What is the load?

This is just something you learn through the years. I know a dimmer will not fit with a GFCI unless I remove the fins on one side. And now you do to. It has nothing to do with the plate.