cheap or designer

[Johno]

I generally do domestic work, and much prefer to use cheaper brands, especially for CUs, I always fit main switch + RCBOs, never split load, I think this is a better job all round and would like to know what you choose. designer label or better job! and if you go for MK or merlin or whatever then why, unless the customer specifies, would you do so. I am open to be turned.

 

[ghost]

When it comes to CU, I only fit what I trust, usually Wylex or the Crabtree equivalent. Saying that, I actually had a call back to a job last week where the 80A RCD went faulty, though I suspect it was a surgre from the supply that caused it.
I have tried to fit some of the cheaper ones, not many, last one was a Cudis. Absolute garbage, I nearly ripped it off the wall.
Accessories wise, I fit what the customer wants, but if it's down to me for a cheaper job, usually Polar or Newlec which are made by GET. I find the MK stuff a bit fiddly these days, old stuff was more robust, particularly the grid stuff.

 

[rocker]

As long as the brasses are tough enough for the heads not to come off when they're tightened up then I'm happy. Let's be honest Wylex/Crabtree have just had a massive recall.... everything's made in the bloody far east, it's all carp. We're talking quality of plastic and plastic's never quality. Provided it's working, cheap cheap cheap.

 

[DurhamSparky]

Zahler / Proguard are nice and cheap and i powered up my board other day and its still not on fire so

 

[Johno]

I agree, and as long it passes RCD tests and is to BS or EU standards then why not use these cheaper brands. In the past I have had to take Wylex RCDs back because they have not passed x5 test. So I want someone to convince me to use expensive brands.

 

[DurhamSparky]

to be truthfully honest i fit what ever is on special in the Wholesalers!!! or how much i get the job for!!

at min £56+vat with any 10 MCB is a steal...! not as good at the member GHOSTS deal at his supplier but still good..!!

still cheaper than MR and MRS B&Q print out!

 

[bugsy]

Hager or Merlin ( though most of our stuff is commercial ) and RCBO's all the way!

 

[DurhamSparky]

bugsy... was going to say i know of a couple of hundred MCB type C Brand new that need a good home for the right deal..!! various sizes! all boxed and some still in shrink wrap...!

only got 8 rcbo 32a ...


all made by ABB!

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

Not had a problem with Volex stuff myself

 

[bugsy]

bugsy... was going to say i know of a couple of hundred MCB type C Brand new that need a good home for the right deal..!! various sizes! all boxed and some still in shrink wrap...!

only got 8 rcbo 32a ...


all made by ABB!

We have a few as well ( I was reading this out loud and my misses pipped up - I dont care if it's shrink wrapped it's still No! ) Ah well

 

[pennywise]

MK, Hager and MEM Memshield.

 

[DurhamSparky]

lol...!!

oh well may have to ebay them ! lol... how do i list 500+ mcb with out arousing suspicion!!

 

[rocker]

Are they all C curve?

 

[eddielarge]

Hagar and mk for db ,, vent axia for fans , and mk for all plastic accessories, you can stick all you cheap own brand where the sun shines,, ive replaced so many dodgy cheap pull cords its crazy..

MK switch 78p sockets £2.20 how cheap do you guys want it..

cheap looks cheap ,, mk looks good .. just my opinion

 

[AEC]

Hagar and mk for db ,, vent axia for fans , and mk for all plastic accessories, you can stick all you cheap own brand where the sun shines,, ive replaced so many dodgy cheap pull cords its crazy..

MK switch 78p sockets £2.20 how cheap do you guys want it..

cheap looks cheap ,, mk looks good .. just my opinion

Bang on my friend, but where are you getting sockets at that price? Single or double?