Which double socket to buy

[RobTi]

Hi looking for a basic white double socket, any to avoid ?

 

[Sureitsoff?]

Lots...
But also lots of good ones available ie

MK DP Switched Socket

A simple but stylish double socket featuring soft, rounded edges and a slim profile – it’s a practical, reliable and cost-effective option to suit any home interior.Terminals are grouped inline with backed out screws ready for quick wiring. Clear markings on the dark background makes them easily...

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https://www.toolstation.com/click-mode-dp-switched-socket/p77115 my current! favourite

Crabtree Switched Socket

The Crabtree switched socket is ideal to update a home for a more modern look. This switched socket is white in colour and will fit into any type of decor or wall colour in any room of the house, with a solid profile that features a slightly bevelled edge. With this socket, you will get the...

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[RobTi]

Lots...
But also lots of good ones available ie

MK DP Switched Socket

A simple but stylish double socket featuring soft, rounded edges and a slim profile – it’s a practical, reliable and cost-effective option to suit any home interior.Terminals are grouped inline with backed out screws ready for quick wiring. Clear markings on the dark background makes them easily...

www.toolstation.com

https://www.toolstation.com/click-mode-dp-switched-socket/p77115 my current! favourite

Crabtree Switched Socket

The Crabtree switched socket is ideal to update a home for a more modern look. This switched socket is white in colour and will fit into any type of decor or wall colour in any room of the house, with a solid profile that features a slightly bevelled edge. With this socket, you will get the...

www.toolstation.com

Thanks that’s all I needed, it’s only for a bedroom cupboard

 

[Murdochcat]

Click scolmore are very good

Avoid any big shed own brands and LAP

 

[Sureitsoff?]

and axiom

 

[ericmark]

I have used LAP a lot, as yet not found a fault with them. Any socket can go faulty, but with a standard 13 amp socket can't really see how any one is better than another? OK with USB, RCD, SPD included there may be good and bad, but as standard 13 amp not really a problem one make to another.

 

[Nope]

I have used LAP a lot, as yet not found a fault with them. Any socket can go faulty, but with a standard 13 amp socket can't really see how any one is better than another? OK with USB, RCD, SPD included there may be good and bad, but as standard 13 amp not really a problem one make to another.

I actually agree about LAP. When I hear people saying we should avoid LAP I always find myself wanting to ask “What’s wrong with LAP?”

 

[SUNRAY]

I actually agree about LAP. When I hear people saying we should avoid LAP I always find myself wanting to ask “What’s wrong with LAP?”

Nothing that I've discovered yet

 

[sparkwright]

Avoid BG.

 

[SUNRAY]

Avoid BG.

Now I've heard lots of such comments and the few (and it is only a few) BG accessories I've used have been OK apart from the bathroom pull switch which seem to have a life span of 2 months... I won't mention the 20A DP switch on 10.5KW shower but then it was put in by a tenant to replace the MK 45/50A version when it failed.

 

[JohnW2]

Avoid any big shed own brands and LAP

and axiom

Avoid BG.

One often sees comments like these. The fact that there are usually almost as many (different) "avoid XYZ" opinions voiced as there are people offering opinions (usually with, as here, others saying that they have had no problems with XYZ) seems to suggest that, in general, there is actually very little to choose between them.,

The choice therefore may well come down essentially to that of appearance (obviously a very personal thing) as well, of course, as price.

In terms of price, as always, one would be wise to remember that expensive does not necessarily mean 'good' and cheap does not necessarily mean 'bad' - life is not that simple!!

Kind Regards, John

 

[eveares]

I have always liked Schneider's Ultimate slim range. Also never had a problem with LAP and have used them quiet a few times before.

Brands I tend to avoid personally for switches and sockets are Telco, some lower end BG stuff and Contactum.

Most important thing is to not get no-name brands of places like Amazon, eBay, Allibaba, Banggood, etc... that may not comply and meet the relevant standards such as BS 1363.

 

[eveares]

Avoid BG.

Even the BG Nexus range?

 

[phatboy]

I usually use MK, I like the look of them and they have nicely aligned and large terminals.

I hear lots of good about Hager, and their light switches have a neutral dock terminal?

I had bad experience with Crabtree, the terminals were so soft. And they are ugly...!

 

[ebee]

Personally I use Contactum.
MK are expensive crap. But they do look good though.
Those are my solely personal opinions based on years of experience.

I have now placed my tin hat on and I have ducked below the parapet