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Hi all

We got an issue with a builder and plaster at the moment, and when the electrician should put the plasterboard back boxes in
 
For light switches, when used with splashback and where there might be more than 1 accessorie between studs I use fastfix, only ever one brand as I've found all others useless. Everything else I use metal boxes. Plastering isn't prevalent up here except with English settlers.locally painters just tape and fill. Can't even think of a local plasterer.

I only use Appleby, the lugs on the rest are sh1te. :)
 
Appleby all the way, the worst I ever used was knights something or other I like Appleby for the smooth slide I hate the ratcheting ones. And when I've only got room for a side fix and no metal box I shave off the grip part and screw in through the side of the lug. Never found any that come close.
I think you mean KNIGHTSBRIDGE. I thought that you would name Appleby.
 
They seem an expensive waste of plastic to me. Don't see anything wrong with dry lining boxes myself. With money tight, can't see how you can use anything else, house bashing. Just my opinion.
 
Those stud boxes look terrible.

Bet they are expensive too. What happens when one of the lugs break? Will be a pig to sort out. Also I can guarantee that tackers will get confused and cut holes for all 3 boxes quite often.
 

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