The thread on the neat switch cover and comments on flipping the switch made me think of one of the issues I have with our new-to-us house. Really we've been in it over a year and I just haven't gotten to this yet. I think that the first switch in the cover should be for the overhead lights closest to the switch. All the time, no exceptions. When I did the finish electrical on the addition last year, I was careful to do this. I also like to have a separate switch for the ceiling fan. So when I wire those switches, I just make sure the hot lead for the light goes to the switch closest to the door. Not that hard. But I have one location in the house where the fan switch is the first one and the light is the second. I can't imagine anybody wanting it this way. To me it is just sloppy.
I redid all the switches in the last house to make them this way. I tried to get the contractor to do it and, although he agreed he would, he never did. So I just did it myself and kept the money I was holding back until he completed the punch list.
Am I too picky?
I redid all the switches in the last house to make them this way. I tried to get the contractor to do it and, although he agreed he would, he never did. So I just did it myself and kept the money I was holding back until he completed the punch list.
Am I too picky?