[Greenbuilding] Wall switches for ceiling fans w. light (was Re: efficient celing fans)

[Corwyn]

On Apr 19, 2008, at 17:27, Robert Tom wrote:

> I used full panel rocker light switches (i.e. "Decora") and used an
> extra-fine tipped indelible ink marker to print "FAN" and "LIGHT" on 
> the
> top edge of the rocker (i.e. not visible unless you know it's there 
> and look
> for it) to distinguish which switch controls what.

I am curious, why not make it visible?  I labeled all my switches (with 
a handheld label printer) with not only what they control, but also 
which circuit breaker controls them.  This has saved my lots of time, 
and could possibly save me from being electrocuted.

Of course, I have been accused of being obsessive on this point, as all 
my window screens are labeled, switched wall outlets are labeled, the 
circuit breaker box is labeled, all the components of the heating 
system are labeled...  It is a lesson I took from a 'This Old House' 
show where they put in a bank of 12 switches, and a year later, the 
owner still couldn't remember which did what!

Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn