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    catkalay Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 17, 2013, 09:11 AM
    How to place lighting switch ?
    Please ,

    I don't known lighting switch position .

    How to distance between for switch and base level?

    Thanks,
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    Jan 17, 2013, 11:19 AM
    How to distance between for switch and base level?
    I don't think I understand the question. If you mean how high off the floor you install a switch, it is at what ever height you want it. In a residence that is normally about 48". Emphasizing "about"
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    Jan 17, 2013, 03:44 PM
    Hank,

    I've always the boxes 48" to center of box from the finished floor. Does that qualify as "About" for you? :)
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    Jan 17, 2013, 04:00 PM
    Good 'nough for who its for Don.
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