Which brand of switch/socket should I change to?

HappyHippyDad · Sep 12, 2021

I have used Crabtree for years. It's still ok, but I just don't like their sockets, as they stick out quite a bit compared to say MK or even the Lap ones.

Which brand is good to use? I do like the look of MK, but it's a bit expensive. I tend to buy in bulk and keep it in stock.

Dustydazzler · Sep 12, 2021

MK do a new rangehttps://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MB2747.html

loz2754 · Sep 12, 2021

My go to sockets are Scolmore Click Mode.
Nice looking, good quality and not expensive.

buzzlightyear · Sep 12, 2021

Me always use click, no other brand.

Leesparkykent · Sep 12, 2021

Click mode for me as well. Generally because of the versatility of being able to change modules in the switches.

Zerax · Sep 12, 2021

Scolmore Click for me too... get hold of it easily too...

WallaceP · Sep 12, 2021

Hager sollysta is pretty good, the amount of packaging and these little white covers are a bit of a pain but look good when fitted,
Prices are ok online with most wholesalers stocking them also if you get caught short of stock

Dave OCD · Sep 12, 2021

I've been using Click Mode for years too, decent quality accessories. But recently I've been trying Niglon, they're all but identical to the Click but even better value.

UNG · Sep 12, 2021

Been using Click Mode for a good while now with no problems,
The interchangeable plate switches mean you configure them to your exact requirement

ferg · Sep 12, 2021

Hager sollysta for me.
Switch modules are interchangeable on 1g and 2g but not 3g.
Been using them for years with no issues.

telectrix · Sep 13, 2021

sticking with these till something better comes up. obviously i use the plugs with the fuse L pin to comply with curre nt regs. ??

ruston · Sep 13, 2021

Hager or click was my choice. They even look very similar in appearance.

pirate · Sep 13, 2021

I have a good stock of these, but having difficulty sourcing the back boxes...

HappyHippyDad · Sep 13, 2021

Leesparkykent said:
Click mode for me as well. Generally because of the versatility of being able to change modules in the switches.

Who are you? ?

Cheers all, reckon I'll give click a go. I checked out a few older threads and it was pretty much identical suggestions. 80% click, 15% Hagar and 5% other.

telectrix · Sep 13, 2021

pirate said:
I have a good stock of these, but having difficulty sourcing the back boxes...

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JUST BUY A BAG OF 4" NAILS.

Strima · Sep 13, 2021

TBH I think LAP have improved over the last couple of years, I've used a lot on rentals due to the usual cost cutting by landlords and they've held up well enough.

I do like Schneider kit but also Click.

Baddegg · Sep 13, 2021

Click scolmore for me to ?

MG201 · Sep 13, 2021

HappyHippyDad said:
I have used Crabtree for years. It's still ok, but I just don't like their sockets, as they stick out quite a bit compared to say MK or even the Lap ones.

Which brand is good to use? I do like the look of MK, but it's a bit expensive. I tend to buy in bulk and keep it in stock.

The new MK BASE ( basic I think ) is a good bet it is their new cheaper range but still has the MK QUALITY. Has push fit connections, only seen positive reviews

ruston · Sep 13, 2021

HappyHippyDad said:
Who are you? ?

Cheers all, reckon I'll give click a go. I checked out a few older threads and it was pretty much identical suggestions. 80% click, 15% Hagar and 5% other.

Hager is /was my first choice , but the trouble up here is that around the wholesalers there is only one that stocks them, so most of the jobbing sparks end up it the big sheds and buy what they can get.

Dave OCD · Sep 13, 2021

pirate said:
I have a good stock of these, but having difficulty sourcing the back boxes...

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They were great sockets, back when MK were the best with real quality. But the backbox would have to be installed dead level, imagine how that would turn out on the average new build estate now. ?

nicebutdim · Sep 13, 2021

ruston said:
Hager is /was my first choice , but the trouble up here is that around the wholesalers there is only one that stocks them, so most of the jobbing sparks end up it the big sheds and buy what they can get.

There are a few really nice options out there, but similarly hard to get hold of from most wholesalers.

WallaceP · Sep 13, 2021

maybe not so helpful but I would avoid DETA, I feel the screw terminals were awful and I think it was the FCU that would not fit onto a single backbox unless you bent the top and bottom lug out of the way. This was a while back on a job that spec'd the brand.

Dartlec · Sep 13, 2021

I'll add to the Click gang - though I ordered some Hager recently since I was putting in an order for other stuff from a wholesaler - and they seemed very nice too and slightly cheaper.

Click are available at Toolstation though and the only issue I have ever had with them are that the electrical screws they provide have slightly narrow slots that my preferred screwdriver doesn't fit well...

Dartlec · Sep 13, 2021

MG201 said:
The new MK BASE ( basic I think ) is a good bet it is their new cheaper range but still has the MK QUALITY. Has push fit connections, only seen positive reviews

Just don't mix up the BASE range (seem OK but not tried them) and the ESSENTIALS range, which appears to be the worst type of branded third party rubbish

happysteve · Sep 13, 2021

Click Mode for me too. Though if there is a need for dimmer modules next to switches anywhere, I'll usually use the MK grid system and get the other light switches MK to match, they don't look too different in style from the Click Mode sockets

Slightly off topic, but installed a few (18, connected as a RFC in a workshop) of Contactum metal-clad sockets last week which the client had bought from TLC, and I was really impressed. 2 earth terminals on the socket, back box earth terminal very firmly crimped on and all in the same orientation (none of them spun round or snapped off when I tightened them up), sensible (i.e. short) pattress screws (so if using the side-entry KOs, no risk of pushing against a cable). The continuity readings were absolutely identical, at every single socket, for R1+R2 and R1+Rn (also r1, rn and r2 before I screwed the face plates to the back boxes). Very impressed.

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