Sub-standard accessories?

[kingeri]

Got a job to do next week, couple have bought a load of chrome accessories and just want all the old ones swapping over. Called in this morning to have a chat with them and a brew (I know them). Had a look at what they've bought. The brand is 'Home Decor'. They say they bought them from Home Bargains! The quality isn't brilliant, but the light switches concerned me the most. When you operate the switch, the L1 and L2 terminals move up and down quite significantly. I think over time, the wires connected to them could easily work loose. Thoughts???

 

[Plonker 3]

I would raise my concerns with the customer in a letter before carrying out any works to cover yourself. May even be worth doing a quick search on the internet to find out if there are any inherent faults with the products they have brought.

 

[cogsey133]

If your not happy raise your concerns with the couple. At the end of the day its about covering your own backside in case anything happens.

 

[Dan23584]

Wow they sound lie they could be worse than Volex!

 

[kingeri]

Thanks guys. As for Volex, the last ones I used I found the terminal head broke off with only the mildest of tightening!

 

[MDJ]

No need to swear Dan, appalling language haha

 

[kingeri]

In the end I persuaded the customer to return them all and go with something of a bit better quality. It's sad what's happened to some of my old favourites, I had a massive stockpile of old Contactum accessories, now depleted, they were great quality, but the new stuff you can buy today is pants in comparison.

 

[Fin170]

Last bunch of Hamilton accessories I had were very reasonably priced and good quality, have usable length screws included as well. Was issued some B&Q ones once and the screws were too tiny to use and had to use regular ones that didn't quite match

 

[Engineer54]

There shouldn't be any ''sub-standard'' accessories on sale in the UK. They all need to meet the relevant BS standards... What you should be saying here is Budget Accessories!! lol!!

 

[john999uk]

But there is meeting a standard and exceeding a standard. A product is only ever marked that it met the standard. So there will be some really naff accessories that just meet the standard and some very good accessories that far exceed the standards.
The trick is getting good reliable accessories that are at a good price.

 

[Engineer54]

Put it whatever way you want too, if an accessory meets the relevant BS standard, it can't be called Sub-Standard!!


I do know what you mean though, and agree with your other comments here.... lol!!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

No need to swear Dan, appalling language haha

alrite then mike....
marbo marbo marbo marbo marbo......

 

[Andyfm]

Last bunch of Hamilton accessories I had were very reasonably priced and good quality, have usable length screws included as well. Was issued some B&Q ones once and the screws were too tiny to use and had to use regular ones that didn't quite match

Hamilton metal accessories are ok if you`re not putting sockets and spurs next to each other on a dual box- believe it or not they`re different sizes!! about 2-3mm difference in height

 

[VoltzElectrical]

could try the Chelsea range from TLC. I've used them and they're ok. (I'll get murdered for this I know!)

 

[telectrix]

i use clik. can't be beaten for quality and appearance.