MK Logic Plus vs Hager Sollysta - which one should I choose?

[nicebutdim]

Definitely a vote for Hager Sollysta for me. Use lots of it. Don't rate MK at all.

Are you buying it locally?

 

[lozarus]

For what its worth (probably not a lot) it's Hager for me. I dont rate their boards but do rate their accessories.

MK is still a staple in schools and hospitals - so seeing them in a house just makes me think of that

MK seem to use excessively rebated terminal screws of 4mm and a bit - its always a pig to get my screwdriver in i find . I also feel the terminal screws are a tad soft. Also some MK accessories only seem to feature one CPC. They also charge a premium for a non premium product.

Hager dont recess the terminals so far and the terminal scrws are a good healthy 5mm or so with good torque resisting abilities. They also seem aesthetically nicer (bear in min MK Logic+ hasnt changed since 1997 so its looking a bit dated) and they dont quite charge the MK premium and always provide 2 CPC terminals on a double socket as standard.

 

[Risteard]

Are you buying it locally?

This is where it gets strange. For work in the north CEF in Derry stock Click Mode and predominantly that's what I use. But for work in the south CEF in Letterkenny stock Hager Sollysta so I use it there, which would be the predominant part of my work.

Hager Sollysta's really nice to use, but oddly doesn't seem to be popular/stocked in the north.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Shouldn't all the terminal screws be tightened to the correct torque in accordance with the manufacturers instructions using the correct bladed terminal screwdriver?

 

[nicebutdim]

This is where it gets strange. For work in the north CEF in Derry stock Click Mode and predominantly that's what I use. But for work in the south CEF in Letterkenny stock Hager Sollysta so I use it there, which would be the predominant part of my work.

Hager Sollysta's really nice to use, but oddly doesn't seem to be popular/stocked in the north.

I've struggled to find anyone who stocks ilocally.

A local cef rep stopped me the other day and we had a frank chat about pricing. Might be worth submitting a list for quotation...

 

[pc1966]

MK is still a staple in schools and hospitals - so seeing them in a house just makes me think of that

There is a good reason for that:

"Logic Plus and MK Base are manufactured from urea formaldehyde which has inherent antibacterial and antiviral properties within the compound. Thanks to high quality mould tools the products are also scratch-free, minimising surfaces for pathogens to hide, providing another way to help stop the spread of infections. Both ranges have been tested by an independently accredited laboratory to the latest standard ISO 22196:2011."

Aesthetics are very much down to the person living with it, I find the Logic Plus is innocuous and generally pleasant to use, so few folks complain (also it is usually for free with family & friends so they better not!).

 

[Alla Musica]

Recently some of the screws seem overly tight

Agreed. I ended up buying quite a few MK Logic Plus - and the same problem occurs to my switches.

Not really too much of a problem in practice I'd guess - as long as they hold the wires tight. Better safe than sorry!

 

[Alla Musica]

Definitely a vote for Hager Sollysta for me. Use lots of it. Don't rate MK at all.

Indeed, Hager Sollysta comes with rockers that fit better onto our fingers than MK Logic Plus.

Also, while Logic Plus is known to be promising quality-wise, I can't fault Sollysta in any way.

 

[Alla Musica]

The terminal screws in MK Logic Plus have always been hard to turn in my experience.
Scolmore Click accessories hold the wires very well with minimal tightening of the screws.

I'm still waiting for my Click Mode 2 Gang to arrive. Can't wait to see what it's like!

 

[ipf]

I used to use a lot of GET/ Schneider Ultimate Screwless. A bit pricey but class stuff.

 

[Alla Musica]

Agreed. I ended up buying quite a few MK Logic Plus - and the same problem occurs to my switches.

Not really too much of a problem in practice I'd guess - as long as they hold the wires tight. Better safe than sorry!

UPDATED: I've tried, and the screws on MK Logic Plus melt tooooooooo easily because they get stuck (overtighten) halfway and the torque required to move the screws wears them off...

Nonetheless, MK Logic Plus remains tempting for the plastic faceplate is extremely sturdy - does not bend even when I torture it with my hand. On the other hand, Click bends slightly to force.

 

[nicebutdim]

I'm liking how this comparison is progressing

 

[Alla Musica]

I'm liking how this comparison is progressing

Agreed.

I received my Click Mode yesterday. Nice as folks describe, and the rockers take little force to operate (unlike Logic Plus / Sollysta etc.).

My only complaints would be their sharp clicking noise, and sharp edges around rockers. For 2 gang small rockers, I would prefer the gangs to be slightly spaced out, e.g. BG, Hager Sollysta, MK Logic Plus.

Also the plastic plate is thinner than the Logic Plus but I do believe this isn't a problem.

 

[loz2754]

Another major advantage of the Click switches is the fact that they're part of their mini grid system.
So you can swap out individual switch modules for a different type of module. Meaning you can have a 2 way switch and an intermediate switch on the same plate easily. Or a fuse module etc.

 

[Alla Musica]

Another major advantage of the Click switches is the fact that they're part of their mini grid system.
So you can swap out individual switch modules for a different type of module. Meaning you can have a 2 way switch and an intermediate switch on the same plate easily. Or a fuse module etc.

Oh yes, exactly!!! Totally agree on this, and waaaaayyyyyy cheaper than the MK Grid system.