Re: On Q vs Leviton

["HLS" <henryhartley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

E. Lee Dickinson wrote:
> "Jon Juhlin" <j_juhlin@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > My question has to do with the brand of  equipment to use. The electrician
> > recommends On Q brand equipment and left me a catalogue to review. But I'm
> > not sure where to buy this brand of component in the future other than the
> > electrical wholesaler. Leviton on the other hand is available from the
> > local hardware outlets.
>
> Any of these brands is going to be around a good long while; weather it's in
> a home center or at a local wiring supplier.. well, I find my wiring
> supplier to be significantly cheaper. Unless I'm already in the hardware
> store buying something else, it saves me money to go to the other place. I
> also buy from www.automatedoutlet.com and have always gotten excellent
> prices and services.

Another real advantage to the electronic wholesaler is that the folks
there usually know a LOT more about their products and how to use them
than the average employee at any of the box stores.  If I'm buying
something very standard, like an ordinary light switch or receptacle,
that's one thing.  For computer wiring or if I need to ask any question
beyond "how much does it cost", I'll go to the folks who know.  It's
not quite as convenient in terms of location or hours but it's worth
the effort.

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