Faulty sockets

duffsparky · Mar 4, 2011

I'm trying to indentify some brass finish socket outlets, with the letters PWS on the back, with which I have quality issues. They can't be returned to the original vendor as i don't know where they were bought.

I've done a google search but come up with very little.

Cheers

DurhamSparky · Mar 4, 2011

how many do you have!!?? probably made in china so bin them!

new ones from a wholesaler will cost about 8 quid each and be high quality

duffsparky · Mar 4, 2011

DurhamSparky said:
how many do you have!!??

There are about 12 and a similar number of switches.

DurhamSparky · Mar 4, 2011

where abouts do you live as there will be a GOOD wholesaler near you to buy replacements at fraction of B&Q / Screwfix price!

just change them bit by bit maybe room at a time!

nickblake · Mar 4, 2011

Whats the BS number on them

DurhamSparky · Mar 4, 2011

probably BS CHINA

duffsparky · Mar 4, 2011

nickblake said:
Whats the BS number on them

BS1363 I think.

durhamsparky, are you suggesting the skts are from B&Q or Screwfix?

DurhamSparky · Mar 4, 2011

NO just saying that B&Q / Screwfix (who are same company) charge OVER THE TOP for stuff readily available off the shelf! normally 3x the going rate

whats wrong with B&Q sockets like! i fitted some of there cheapo ones other day to match the rest of the installation

if you cant return to original vendor you may be up against a brick wall!