Most Used Electrical Suppliers & Electrical Wholesalers

[Dan]

Recently we asked the forum who they used as their electrical suppliers the most. We asked for 3 or so options, and reasons why weren't mandatory but some provided details.

Electrical Suppliers - Who do you use the most on and offline? - http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electrical-forum-general-electrical-forum/89077-electrical-suppliers-who-do-you-use.html (the old thread will be closed now this new poll has been created)

We've now collated the responses and have put them in a poll to allow the forum to vote for the most used electrical suppliers in the UK.

As not all electrical suppliers will be listed, we are happy to add to the poll if we spot more new names being mentioned in reply to this poll.

Votes are multiple choice - All votes are public, so everybody can see who has voted.

 

[Rockingit]

I ticked local independent but it's Devondale Electrical Distributors Ltd, based in Exeter but all over the Southwest we use Glastonbury branch unrivaled service, here about and good prices too.

Ah...the big fat one pee'd me off over something once in there, and I've taken my business back over the way!!

 

[jengo22]

Most Used Electrical Suppliers & Electrical Wholesalers

Wired electrical glasgow

 

[kemlo]

I'd followed Dan's advice and was able to vote, but seems now that it was indeed Marvo's work in the background that also worked the magic! Thanks both!

 

[kemlo]

Use TLC (Southern) the most - they have good range, easy website ordering, fast delivery (usually free) to either base or site, and you know what the prices are going to be. Can make a trip to a branch if really urgent.
CEF have an extensive range but the prices you will be charged are total guesswork (because unknown and significant discounts can often be applied). If you used base catalogue prices to estimate and plan a job you'd be out of business really fast.
ElectricFix are good for urgent needs, even though their prices are not that wonderful.
CPC offer a very fast online service and prices are good, especially if you order using the codes in their monthly trade brochures.
Sometimes even B&Q comes up tops for general electrical supplies, conduit, trunking, etc. in an emergency, although obviously there's nothing much specialist there!

 

[Piratepete]

Being out in the sticks I mostly use the online supplier Shop4Electrical who are excellent for value and service.
They're pretty big but they're not in your list.

 

[kemlo]

Being out in the sticks I mostly use the online supplier Shop4Electrical who are excellent for value and service.
They're pretty big but they're not in your list.

I forgot about Shop4Electrical (as not on list) - agree that the value and service are indeed excellent! Would vote for them if hadn't already voted...

 

[Knobhead]

Kelmo, who are you working for?

 

[richy3333]

Is it just me or is it a sign of the times where the majority of members on an electrical forum are using DIY sheds like Screwfix and TLC almost exclusively?

I use them occasionally, but my account is with YESSS and the bulk of my purchasing goes through them.

I agree, It's a bit rough that so many people are using getscrewedfix. I always get better prices at The Electric Centre. Even YESS can't touch em. I'm also surprised that so many use CEF, when there are so many complaints!

 

[stevethesparks]

Eyre & Elliston are not on the list. They are my local / favoured wholesalers but I do purchase a fair amount from Screwfix also - too convenient.

 

[egginyourface]

Hello dan

Can you add Welham electrical wholesalere potters bar

They are a independent wholesaler based in potters bar. They give a good and personal service.

They also deliver to almost anywhere in London which is a big bonus

 

[gutterball]

How do the wholesalers break down as 1st,2nd and 3rd choices? Is screwfix leading because it's the favourite or because its everybody's 2nd or 3 choice.

 

[ferg]

Dan add electric center.

The best service, price and delivery times in my area.

 

[shanky887614]

I get my power tools etc from tw wholesale.

cant beat there price or service, if they dont have it they will grab there books and bring them to you till you find what your after

 

[petesparks1]

Can you add BEW (Balham electrical wholesalers) They have 13 branches mainly in the London / south east area.
Cheers Pete

 

[D.A.B_SOULTIONS]

Hi can you please add C&S Electrical Wholesale LTD in Devon, a top wholesaler who goes the extra mile, they have 3 branches in East Devon, well worth a mention, cheers