Favourite brand for sockets?

[Noob2013]

Hi all,

Just interested in what everyone's favourite brand for sockets is with regards to looks and quality.

I prefer the look of MK and find Crabtree easier to connect.

 

[stevethesparks]

I prefer MK simply because in my opinion they have the best child proof shutters. Not so happy about the terminal screws having such a shallow cut in them, but its the end user I'm concerned about.
They also have DP switching with Neutral make first and break last feature.

 

[Noob2013]

Agree with the child proof shutters

 

[stevethesparks]

Some info on the MK

 

[markc123]

Click Mode for me. Big enough to get 3 4mm's in if required.

 

[Guest77]

Personally I think the MK sockets stink, they were the market leader at one time and for good reason, today they are mickey mouse cheap and cheerful chinese carp, Crabtree were my favorite at one time until they changed the terminations inside and are now carp as well. Today I would use and recommend the Hager range of socket outlets, they look good, are good value for money and are almost unbreakable unlike other makes which crack when the screws are over tightened.

 

[Leesparkykent]

+1 for hager.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Ps: MK sockets are manufactured in Southend in Essex not China

 

[Noob2013]

Click Mode look quite smart with the curved edges. Never used them though but seem pretty good price.

 

[stevethesparks]

Personally I think the MK sockets stink, they were the market leader at one time and for good reason, today they are mickey mouse cheap and cheerful chinese carp, Crabtree were my favorite at one time until they changed the terminations inside and are now carp as well. Today I would use and recommend the Hager range of socket outlets, they look good, are good value for money and are almost unbreakable unlike other makes which crack when the screws are over tightened.

Hager must be good if they are Ogre proof :smile5:

 

[ImpededLoop]

I like Click Mode as well. Never had a failure yet.

 

[markc123]

I like Click Mode as well. Never had a failure yet.

Same here. Click Mode for accessories and Hager for consumer units + breakers. Im a creature of habit.

Like you, i've never had a failure (touch wood) so stick to what i know.

 

[Leesparkykent]

The only thing I don't like about click mode is the SFCU they make as they don't have a cord grip. Pain in the backside if you want to come out surface with a flex.

 

[Guest77]

Ps: MK sockets are manufactured in Southend in Essex not China

Hmm, I will investigate that claim, if so they must be made by illegal immigrants here lol

 

[Leesparkykent]

Hmm, I will investigate that claim, if so they must be made by illegal immigrants here lol

MK Electric

lol could be, It is Southend after all.