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Bowaine

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I have an old house with 3 standard light switches stacked vertically in a single gang box. What type of cover plate is used for this and where can it be purchased?
 
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If there is room I would cut in a 3 gang box.

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Despard switch plate covers for Despard receptacles & light switches made in USA; switches & electrical outlets at Kyle Switch Plates.
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Thank you for the input. Unfortunately it's not a despard switch plate. The switch box itself is single gang but about 12" tall. I have a picture of it. I just don't know how to post it or if it's even possible.
 
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See if this helps posting a picture. You also may need a few more posts before you can actually post a picture

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Little Bill said:
OP said the box is 12" tall, so your idea won't work. Unless you change the box, then you would have to patch the wall.
I can't remember the name, but there is a site that will make any kind of wall plate you want.
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But also said it is "single gang". Not sure what he actually has unless it is a large volume box of some sort with a "1 gang opening"
 
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Bowaine said:
Thank you for the input. Unfortunately it's not a despard switch plate. The switch box itself is single gang but about 12" tall. I have a picture of it. I just don't know how to post it or if it's even possible.
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I think I know what you are talking about, three standard size switches, not side by side, but stacked top to bottom? That would be about 12". Couldn't find anything on the web, but may not be using the right search term. You probably will need a custom made plate for that. Seroiusly doubt anybody would have NOS on that.
 
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hillbilly1 said:
I think I know what you are talking about, three standard size switches, not side by side, but stacked top to bottom? That would be about 12". Couldn't find anything on the web, but may not be using the right search term. You probably will need a custom made plate for that. Seroiusly doubt anybody would have NOS on that.
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I seen a custom made box in a church built in mid 60's around here - probably 10-12 switches in same box in two rows with a custom made brass plate that covers it all.
 
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Until we can actually see a photo, we're all just spinnin' our wheels.

To post a photo, first resize it to no more than 800 pixels on the long end. Then:

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Then

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Drag the image from your File Manager to the gray "Drop image" area. Done.
 
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