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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Narrative (Details)	May 14, 2019	Sep. 15, 2017	Oct. 14, 2016
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]
Eaton and certain other 100% owned subsidiaries guarantee of Senior Debt	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%

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