Supplier for Lots of Sockets

[wcavanagh]

So I need to buy around 50 double sockets for the cottage I am working on, also some FCU's and light switches.

Now I am thinking normal white to go with the simple minimal look the house will be decorated, but don't want cheap looking B&Q style.

Anyone know of a good make and supplier that I should look at?

Always hard to tell online what these things really look like.

Cheers,
Will

 

[Paul-man]

If you want good quality white, I would use MK Logic Plus.

I have always used TLC to buy my wiring accessories, but found toolstation slightly cheaper for my CU.

 

[jamesmcbride]

I always like to go for MK Logic plus - double sockets can be had for around £3 each.

 

[AndyPRK]

Crabtree should be good and sensible price.

If you want the best MK or Legrand.

 

[wcavanagh]

MK Logic Plus does indeed look nice. Well as nice as a socket can look I guess.

This project is so exciting. Spend my life looking at these things, just been looking at sewage inspection chambers online. Oh dear

 

[bernardgreen]

With that amount of work opening an account with a local builder's merchant will save you a considerable amount. Even a cash account ( you pay when you buy ) will give significant discounts.

 

[KevinAllwood]

If you want good quality white, I would use MK Logic Plus.

I have always used TLC to buy my wiring accessories, but found toolstation slightly cheaper for my CU.

MK are cream or off white , Crabtree are white.

Regards,

KA

 

[Lectrician]

I use Crabtree for most decent domestics. MK sockets are good, but their switches are really cr@p these days.

Legrand would also get my vote - used to use them a lot, but nowhere locally stocks them these days, so more expensive when required.

 

[Sureitsoff?]

TLC would also get my vote. crabtree twin switched sockets are&2.25 +vat each
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CB4306D.html

 

[RF Lighting]

If you want good quality white, I would use MK Logic Plus.

I have always used TLC to buy my wiring accessories, but found toolstation slightly cheaper for my CU.

MK are cream or off white , Crabtree are white.

Regards,

KA

Maybe 30 years ago dummy.

MK sockets are WHITE.

Screwfix seem as good as anywhere on price, and have really fast delivery.

What's with the new name KFA?

 

[Paul-man]

If you want good quality white, I would use MK Logic Plus.

I have always used TLC to buy my wiring accessories, but found toolstation slightly cheaper for my CU.

MK are cream or off white , Crabtree are white.

Regards,

KA

You are right - I have recently fitted them against a white wall and they def. look off white. Didn't notice against the other neutrally coloured walls though.

 

[KevinAllwood]

Yes, don't understand their "logic" in not having a white option.

Regards,

KA

 

[aesmith]

How does the quality compare, Crabtree vs MK?

 

[RF Lighting]

About on a par really.

Crabtree are made by electrium, and we all know about their recent issues over product quality.

MK have also started corner cutting, and the quality has suffered as a result, but personally I would stick with MK.

They are still the best, and should anything ever fail, you'll be able to get a matching replacemet for many many years to come.

 

[Adam_151]

Also consider ashley or hager as they are now

Perhaps not upto the standard of MK, but better than the brands no one has heard off