Electrical Suppliers - Who do you use the most on and offline?

[Dan]

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Would like to get a poll running on this but need all the options first.

So could you all list the main three companies you use, online and / or offline. Doesn't really matter.

If you want to, give a short reason why.

I'll then collate the results in a week or so and create a poll so we can get voting for the most used electrical suppliers by our forum members.

Cheers

Dan

 

[Octopus]

I. Don't understand why you would go to TLC or QVS? Aren't they for DIY?

"proper" trade counters died years ago, DIYers can buy at about the same price as us if they look around!

 

[2na]

Yes but they only stock low quality products. They've never heard of MEM 3 phase boards, and they should be the first choice for any commercial electrician.

 

[Plonker 3]

They've never heard of MEM 3 phase boards, and they should be the first choice for any commercial electrician.

Right then, will remember that next time instead of the Schneider range, Hager and so on that they aren't suitable for the job lol

 

[Sintra]

Neweys 60%
Edmundsons 20%
Yesss 10%
CEF 10%

 

[Darkwood]

CEF ...on the next street to where i live mainly (prices only a joke if you don't get good discount... i have a very good business relation with them, i can get Schneider gear cheaper than anywhere else!)

RS components for panel building although im migrating to Scattergoods and Johnsons as RS are playing silly buggers with my discounts

Scatt's ....see above'

 

[2na]

Right then, will remember that next time instead of the Schneider range, Hager and so on that they aren't suitable for the job lol

Schneider and hager are the same company, they are ok but in my opinion don't really have the same quality as MEM. Each to there own though. TLC don't stock any of them do they?

 

[2na]

Sorry, Schneider and merlin gerin are the same company, not hager. Hager is good as we'll in my opinion, just not MEM.

 

[HandySparks]

Yes but they only stock low quality products. They've never heard of MEM 3 phase boards, and they should be the first choice for any commercial electrician.

TLC may not stock a full range of kit for commercial work, but if you're saying that Hager 3 phase boards, for example, are low quality, I'd disagree.

 

[Plonker 3]

Schneider and hager are the same company, they are ok but in my opinion don't really have the same quality as MEM. Each to there own though. TLC don't stock any of them do they?

I have no idea if TLC do stock them, but they are available from virtually all trade counters.

 

[2na]

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My point isn't about what they stock, I just didn't realise TLC were a big wholesaler for pro's. No offence meant.

 

[HandySparks]

TLC (95%, mostly online and delivered)
Electricfix
LED hut
RS

 

[2na]

Wow I'm going to TLC tomorrow to see what I'm missing!

 

[Resu]

Electric Centre, CEF and TLC Direct

 

[Andy78]

Local independents x 3 for 90% of my gear. They are always keen on prices and eager to price match, unlike most chain wholesalers.
Bits and bobs from toolstation, edmundsons, and occasionally screwfix/electricfix.

Have tried Yesss but my local one is appalling for customer service.
CEF and Neweys are just too pricey and stock flimsy garbage.

 

[gutterball]

Holland house
Peco
Both excellent staff and good pricing
electricfix
staff are hit or miss depending on who you get
Tlc
Led hut
for online both good for pricing.

cef
waste of space
ross electrical
only interested if you buy in large volumes.
yess
not tried put off by connection to cef