Bryant Electric announces the launch of its homeSELECT™ residential electrical wiring devices and netSELECT™ residential communications, data, and structured wiring products encompassing over 1,700 SKUs effective October 2, 2006.

The residential product launch represents the largest single product development program in the company’s history. Together with the launch of a focused line of metallic raceway, Bryant now has one of the most comprehensive residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, MRO, delivery systems and communications/data product offerings in the industry.

The homeSELECT™ and netSELECT™ product launch includes standard and decorator style receptacles and switches, ground fault circuit interrupters, lighting controls, wallplates and weather resistant covers, lamp holders, electrical accessories, residential delivery systems, voice/data/audio/video products and structured wiring systems.

Performance, innovation and style are the hallmarks of the Bryant residential product which offers an abundance of unique features and characteristics aimed at reducing installation time, enhancing product aesthetics and improving residential product performance.

Innovation abounds with the Quick-Thread™ receptacle providing the contractor a time-saving mechanical feature that permits a standard wallplate with screw to be pushed onto the receptacle without the use of a screwdriver.

Bryant’s new wall plates, sold under the homeSelect brand, have been completely redesigned to offer the very best in aesthetics and durability. The nylon wall plate covers the full spectrum of residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications yet is value priced to compete with any of its thermoset competitors.

Decorator switches provide three wiring options – push wire, side wire wrap and back wire termination to accommodate solid conductor or stranded wire installation. The self grounding feature is standard to provide added value to the contractor.

The new homeSELECT™ family of combination devices have been designed to minimize device space and are less than one inch deep to provide ease of installation in tight retro-fit applications. They are available in both toggle and decorator style in a wide selection of colors.

Decorator tamper resistant receptacles designed with a spring loaded shutter keep children safe by making it very difficult to insert small objects into the receptacle.

A full line of rotary, slide and toggle dimmers for incandescent, magnetic low voltage and electronic low voltage control applications add value and convenience to the home. The lighting control offering is complemented by standard grade occupancy sensors with dimming capability to control incandescent lighting and includes California Title 24 compliant vacancy sensors. Heavy duty sensors capable of controlling 800W 120V AC incandescent and 1800W 277V AC fluorescent loads provide product depth.

Bryant compliments its recent raceway launch with new residential wood floor boxes and slab on grade floor boxes that are scrub water approved. These floor boxes feature recessed duplex receptacles for the best in bringing power to the point of use. Voice, power and Category 5e data accommodation is available by fitting the floor box with the new JLOAD™ device that packs these three services into a single device no larger than a duplex receptacle – an industry first! The recessed devices allow the floor box to sit conveniently beneath coffee tables, end tables and sofa with plugs completely out of site for the best in aesthetics and functionality

A revolutionary under-cabinet/under-counter power, voice and data distribution box takes receptacles off of the kitchen back splash and tucks them up and out of site under the cabinet. This capability maintains the designer look of expensive marble or tile backsplashes while delivering the full voice, data and power payload with the JLOAD™ device to service under cabinet mounted TV, DVD and small kitchen appliances. Again, the product is an industry first.

The netSELECT™ communications/data and structured wiring product offering includes structured wiring enclosures, modules and accessories that deliver central communications, entertainment, gaming, video and internet networking capability to any new or existing home. The system delivers analog, cable or DSL internet applications to multiple rooms enabling voice or high speed data access to any room in the home. Networking capability allows the homeowner to share peripherals such as printers from multiple locations. The system also accommodates the distribution of video and audio throughout the home.

The netSELECT™ product features a complete line of voice/data jacks with performance capability from USOC to category 6 applications. Decorator frames accommodate snap-fit devices to meet every multi-media requirement at the point of use. Multi-media face plates are designed with the same great aesthetics as the standard wall plate in perfectly matched colors for a consistent designer look for both electrical and communications / data applications. The netSELECT™ product line is rounded out with all of the standard molded-in and surface mount voice, data and audio/video products in a wide selection of colors.

Together, the homeSELECT™ residential electrical wiring devices and netSELECT™ residential communications, data and structured wiring products represent the most advanced, feature rich residential product available on the market today. The entire offering has been designed from the ground up with input solicited from contractors, distributors, interior designers and homeowners to provide the most up to date residential device line on the market. In true Bryant form, close attention has been paid to differentiating the new residential product line by providing features that our customers have demanded.

As part of the Hubbell Wiring Systems platform of brands, Bryant will gain the benefit of heavy advertising in national trade publications, an aggressive sampling program, extensive collateral and merchandising marketing tools and a showcase 120 page residential full color catalog that describes all of the homeSelect and netSelect exclusives and product enhancements.

The homeSELECT™ and netSELECT™ products are currently being marketed through HWS Wiring Device-Kellems, Bryant and Premise Wiring wholesale channel partners throughout the North American market who are best positioned to maximize the breadth of our service and our products to our residential, commercial, institutional and industrial customers.

Please your local Bryant agent, regional manager or Bryant Customer Service (800-323-2792) for additional information or visit us on the web at www.bryant-electric.com to take a tour through our virtual catalog.