Fused spur arching

[ericmark]

Fuse holder for large fuses, were reinforced the first fuse in some Wylex fuse boxes was an example, but today many of the former better makes, are made in China, not to say that in its self is bad, but it often means the better known makes of yesteryear, no longer have control of the quality, as AI where are mk sockets made and we get

Where MK sockets are made depends on the specific product range. Their flagship and standard lines, such as the iconic ⁠MK Logic Plus range, are predominantly manufactured in the UK (at their production and site facilities in Southend-on-sea, Essex). However, budget-oriented or specialized alternative ranges like MK Essentials are manufactured overseas in China, and some component manufacturing or other product tiers have historically utilized production plants in regions like Malaysia. Overall, over 80% of ⁠MK Electric products remain British-made.

followed by A link to the safety recall of MK sockets which must ask is it worth paying extra for well known makes?

If the socket is marked for EV use, then I would think it is a better quality, but who knows.

 

[mikehammer69]

I remember 40 years ago questions being asked about quality of mk metal sockets

 

[securespark]

Wow - that is scraping the bottom of the barrel lad!

 

[securespark]

I have been changing the whole house over to MK as we renovate, decorate and improve.

Virtually the whole house is done now apart from a few in the kitchen and the garage.

Started 10 years ago. No problems so far.

 

[mikehammer69]

Is this mk white