Low Voltage Light Switches for Electrical Systems in Homes Built in 1950's, 1960's and 1970's

Replacement RS2 series low voltage switches for one, two, three or four opening wall plates used in electrical wiring systems built in older mid-century U.S. homes and for off-grid battery systems used in boats and RV's. Low voltages devices below fit two series of light switch wall plates which can be found on our Low Voltage Light Switch Wall Plates page.

• RS Series Momentary Switches: Manual override switches are momentary, single pole, double throw devices wired to the relay using standard Class 2 control wiring. The RS2 series switches are designed for installation in mounting straps, or in snap-in mounting in control panels or switch plates.
• Snap-In Low Voltage Sizes: Low voltage plates for snap-in GE low voltage replacement switches have a single opening that is 1.278" high by .76" wide, with box mounting screw holes spaced 3.284" apart center to center.
• Bracket Mount Low Voltage Sizes: These newer low voltage GE switches clip into brackets mounted behind low voltage wall plates in either 1 or 2 gangs sizes. Single gang plates come with one or two openings, and double gang plates come with three or four openings. These multiple vertical openings are 1.178" high by .756" wide. Switchplate covers mount into the device bracket screw holes spaced 2.375" apart center to center, while the bracket itself mounts into electric box.

Additional Low Voltage Product Considerations

• Original Low Voltage Sizes: Note that old-fashioned style low voltage wallplates have holes that are .656" high by 1.092" wide, spaced 1" apart center to center and interchangeable screw holes spaced 3.812" apart center to center. This style system has switches that clip into a bracket that mounts behind a wall switchplate. While the newer replacement switches shown here will snap into the older style brackets with the two buttons protruding through the plate openings, the devices are thicker than the originally manufactured ones and therefore the plate will not mount flush with the wall. We recommend switching to either the Snap-In or Bracket Mount plate systems.
• Colors: Low voltage switches are available in white, ivory and gray to coordinate with our brushed stainless steel, 302 stainless steel, ivory and white wall plate covers, but not all finishes are available in all sizes. Other finishes may be available by special order.
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