Quality of switch plate: Fasteing the screw itself broke the switch plate. Is this common ?
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The hard PVC box does seem difficult to attach the plate. This can make you crank on the screw harder. I've installed a lot of these, luckily I've not broken a plate. I think it's just harder than normal and can cause you to break the cover plate
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The cause of the problem is that the hole is somewhat undersized. I had a similar problem with the screw snapping in the hole. Simple solution is to run a #6-32 tap through the holes. I returned two of these broken boxes to Amazon and got replacements at no charge within a couple of days. Other than that the product is great.
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You can not tighten the screws up too much, any switch will break if you do. The one I bought worked great
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If it appears to be a problem with the switch, just get a new one and replace it. It does not cost as much as the hassle you will have messing around with the old one! A simple phillips screwdriver is the only tool needed to do the job.
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We only have a switch in the back with a circle and a line.. No plate... Never used it....
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We have them all over our house and used regular Decora faceplates with screws. We also combined them in some multi-gang boxes with other types of switches, no problem.
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I do not change the switch plate. I free motion with stitch length set on zero and cover feed dogs with a "Supreme Slider. " It works great for me!!!
750314
I just took a look at mine and what I would do is, carefully, pry it open with my pocket knife. I'm not sure what the two studs on either side of the power switch are but try and figure that out by peeking into the box once you have the knife inserted. Once you get it apart the circuit inside is gonna be hecka simple. You may need to do some saudering but if you can't figure it out you didn't lose anything. Also, make sure that the plugs for the little cable are free of debris so the contacts can seat properlly.
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Honestly I'm mot sure. I did take apart the switch unit to see if there were posts to change the frequency. When I opened it I noticed the main board was a very cheaply made one materials wise. I would wager the seller intends low amp and voltage for the unit. Im not an electrician but I do know computers. Im basing my guess on personal observations.
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I would return it as it is obviously defective, unless it happened since you received it. In that case, I don't know about finding the replacement screw. Sorry I can't help.
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Now that you mention it, it was in there pretty tight. I did use the correct type of screwdriver to eventually open. Im looking at the screw that was rremoved and its stripped. I guess I will tread lightly next time the screw needs to be undone. This sounds like its a defect overall in the product workmanship. Good luck.
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Depends on what broke, I took mine apart and fixed a broken switch. One bad thing about these things, hard to get parts. Also battery went bad so I will have to somehow put a different one in.
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Check connections, before and after the switch. Had mine well over a year, no problems....
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William, First I would check the ground connection, if you still have a problem I think I would temporarily by-pass the switch. I have not had any problem with the one we purchased , really pleased with it. I have had a fuse that looks good visually have a loose connection inside and cause a problem. Good Luck .
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The same switch plate that you use for a regular light switch works for these. When you replace the light switch, just use the same plate.
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The switch uses standard Decora wall plates. These plates can be had in both screw on and hidden screws.
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i bypassed the switch because mine broke also for no apparent reason. have someone who is "savey" take the switch apart and solder the wires together. i just plug and unplug my unit when i need it.
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Had problem with the switch (it melted) but not sure if it was unit or our voltage irregularities.
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I installed mine in a standard double switch box without any problem. I had to get a new plate cover simply because I went from 2-toggle to 1-toggle/1-decora. I agree the boxes are not very deep when you factor in all the wires and the depth of the new switch. It felt like I had to jam a lot of stuff into a small space but it worked out fine in the end. I hope that answers your question.