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switches and sockets

  • 26-10-2016 4:36pm
    #1
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 86 ✭✭


    guys,

    finishing a new build and i want to put a nice finish to the rooms with up market sockets and switches.

    I'm wondering whether to go for stainless steel, chrome, brushed steel with the white or black inserts.

    any pros or cons to any of these? i presume Rust isn't an issue. :confused:

    any help appreciated


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    I'd watch polished steel , brushed is good as it doesn't show smudges


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,287 ✭✭✭slinky2000


    Brushed is a nice touch in my opinion. I would also invest in sockets with usb sockets. Maybe not all the sockets but certainty some of them, maybe beside sofas, beds etc.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 86 ✭✭Tom Hagen


    stainless steel and chrome will show up finger prints and smudges will they?? i need to avoid this


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    Tom Hagen wrote:
    stainless steel and chrome will show up finger prints and smudges will they?? i need to avoid this


    Yes , nickel doesn't or brushed stainless avoid anything that's says polished imo


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Stoner wrote: »
    Yes , nickel doesn't or brushed stainless avoid anything that's says polished imo

    +1


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭dolittle


    in my own humble opinion
    you cant beat MK white plastic
    never goes out of fashion


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    B&Q doing the double sockets gold / chrome for €20. Twin USB ports (2.1A & 1A). Screwless faceplates.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    dolittle wrote: »
    in my own humble opinion
    you cant beat MK white plastic
    never goes out of fashion

    I agree. I like the simplicity big button switches too. Nice and clean.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    14.99 in Woodies at the moment for the white double switched version. 2.1A dual USB.


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    When it comes to USB sockets I would only buy quality makes such as MK.
    Cheap phone chargers have been known to go on fire.
    I would have the same concerns about cheap USB sockets.
    The extra few quid is worth it for peace of mind IMHO.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    2011 wrote: »
    When it comes to USB sockets I would only buy quality makes such as MK.
    Cheap phone chargers have been known to go on fire.
    I would have the same concerns about cheap USB sockets.
    The extra few quid is worth it for peace of mind IMHO.
    in fairness, the Woodies offering is BG product. Very decent quality.


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