2 gang switch alignment

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2 gang switch alignment
2 gang switch alignment
2021-08-28 18:10:04
Model: HS200  
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Hello everyone


I just installed an HS200 in a 2 gang box and replaced the switch next to with with a Leviton decora rocker. The issue I am having is that the Leviton switch sits lower than the kasa smart switch. This is making it impossible for me to get a wall plate on it. Has anyone else experienced this? If others have this type of setup working successfully do you know what brand switch was used?

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Re:2 gang switch alignment
2021-08-28 18:57:32 - last edited 2021-08-28 18:58:07

@adude007 The switch is not the problem. All decora switches are the same size.That LEVITON backing plate opening on the left side is lower.

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Re:2 gang switch alignment
2021-08-28 19:58:19

@B.Will  thanks for the thought on the backing plate. I'm not sure that is the issue. Here is an image with the backing plate off. The dumb switch sits lower than the kasa smart switch. Also a picture of me holding the decorative plate on. I cannot get it to fit on completely because of the relative position of the two switches  

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Re:2 gang switch alignment
2021-08-28 21:58:18

@adude007 Make the mounting screws just snug for both switches.

Then you can move the decora up and the kasa down.

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2021-08-28 22:57:35

@B.Will  there is no up down play in either switch when the screws are loosened. sad

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2021-08-29 01:51:57

@adude007 The only reason left is that the mounting holes in the 2 gang box are misaligned. 

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2021-08-29 12:33:02

@B.Will I suppose that's a possibility. I took a look at the old toggle switches and they have slightly wide slots which allow up down movement. The previous wall plate fit ok and this is probably why. Appreciate the help. 

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Re:2 gang switch alignment
2021-08-29 13:33:44

@B.Will I was able to test this idea out by taking an old rocker style switch and was able to determine that the holes for the face plates line up to both the kasa and the Leviton. I also noticed that the Leviton rocker I am using has this brass clip in the top mounting hole which takes up the play. I am going to grind out some material in the mounting slots on the dumb switch to provide the ability to shift the switch up. 

you can see an image of the brass clip here:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-Decora-15-Amp-3-Way-Switch-White-R62-05603-2WS/100078412#overlay

 

Thanks for all your trouble shooting ideas!

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