Suggest some decent switches/sockets
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I'm after replacing all te switches and sockets in the house to brushed steel ones. Anyone recommend some quality replacements?
A friend just had some flat plate screw-less ones put in and whilst they're exactly the look I want they look to stand slightly proud of the wall like there's some padding on the back of them. Only notice when you're stood next to them looking down but it does y look great.
Any suggestions??
A friend just had some flat plate screw-less ones put in and whilst they're exactly the look I want they look to stand slightly proud of the wall like there's some padding on the back of them. Only notice when you're stood next to them looking down but it does y look great.
Any suggestions??
http://www.retrotouch.co.uk/
I'm liking the look of some of their products
Especially the wood & touch screen switches.
I'm liking the look of some of their products
Especially the wood & touch screen switches.
Crabtree do the best I've seen so far. They have snap-off sections so the body can fit within a box. The plates wrap over the body right up to the wall (so assuming the finish of the wall is not pants, looks great).
2 things to watch out for:
1. Make sure the back box is deep enough before you buy & check all the types of outlet you might want to use.
2. They are not good when the wiring enters the box centrally from the top or bottom, so also check that the wiring doesn't foul the back of the socket or switch body.
2 things to watch out for:
1. Make sure the back box is deep enough before you buy & check all the types of outlet you might want to use.
2. They are not good when the wiring enters the box centrally from the top or bottom, so also check that the wiring doesn't foul the back of the socket or switch body.
Have you a link to these?
Do you rate the Dimension ones?
Do you rate the Dimension ones?
Smiler. said:
Crabtree do the best I've seen so far. They have snap-off sections so the body can fit within a box. The plates wrap over the body right up to the wall (so assuming the finish of the wall is not pants, looks great).
2 things to watch out for:
1. Make sure the back box is deep enough before you buy & check all the types of outlet you might want to use.
2. They are not good when the wiring enters the box centrally from the top or bottom, so also check that the wiring doesn't foul the back of the socket or switch body.
2 things to watch out for:
1. Make sure the back box is deep enough before you buy & check all the types of outlet you might want to use.
2. They are not good when the wiring enters the box centrally from the top or bottom, so also check that the wiring doesn't foul the back of the socket or switch body.
Hi, I found a discount code for the Retrotouch switches.. 'SP10' for 10% off.
They really cool, i've just installed a dimmer with remote.. its amazing, no more getting up to turn off that light switch.. Agree they are expensive.. so i installed their rockers in most paces and a few touch and remote ones in select rooms.. pure class.
They really cool, i've just installed a dimmer with remote.. its amazing, no more getting up to turn off that light switch.. Agree they are expensive.. so i installed their rockers in most paces and a few touch and remote ones in select rooms.. pure class.
Light switch back boxes are usually only 16mm deep. This is okay for normal plastic switches but flat plate switches need more room at the back. I've seen plenty fitted where the installer has tried to shove the switch down as hard as they can, crushing the cables in the process and damaging the insulation, and often stripping the thread on the back box lugs.
The MK Edge range are good.
The MK Edge range are good.
I've just re-done my entire house with these
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/Screwle...
Sensible price and the look and feel is excellent.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/Screwle...
Sensible price and the look and feel is excellent.
K50 DEL said:
I've just re-done my entire house with these
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/Screwle...
Sensible price and the look and feel is excellent.
Me too. Good quality stuff and Toolstation are way cheaper than anyone else.http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/Screwle...
Sensible price and the look and feel is excellent.
MonkeyHanger said:
Check the terminals before you buy.
Crabtree changed their standard sockets about 2 years ago and the terminals are a pain in the backside to get a decent connection.
Cheers for the advice. I've bought a single switch and will see how i get on before i commit to but the whole lot!Crabtree changed their standard sockets about 2 years ago and the terminals are a pain in the backside to get a decent connection.
eyemit said:
They really cool, i've just installed a dimmer with remote.. its amazing, no more getting up to turn off that light switch..
The logic of this purchase is lost on me. I normally turn the light off as I'm leaving the room in which case I'm already stood up anyway.
The added advantage of a conventional light switch is that you always know where it is. You don't have to wander rounds the room looking under cushions and furniture for it.
I just fitted these in my kitchen:
http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?fh_search=CAT106...
Nice quality for the price, the metal switches have a nice feel. Right fiddle to fit as I had to take a Dremmel to my tiles to allow some fine tuning.
Some photos of mine in place:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/362175/DSC_8031.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/362175/DSC_8028.JPG
http://www.screwfix.com/search.do?fh_search=CAT106...
Nice quality for the price, the metal switches have a nice feel. Right fiddle to fit as I had to take a Dremmel to my tiles to allow some fine tuning.
Some photos of mine in place:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/362175/DSC_8031.JPG
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/362175/DSC_8028.JPG
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