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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Narrative (Details) | Mar. 31, 2018 | Nov. 14, 2013
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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract] |  |
Eaton and certain other 100% owned subsidiaries guarantee of Senior Debt | 100.00% | 100.00%

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