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Where can I get quality electrical sockets

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  • 02-03-2018 11:33pm
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    RedGableDave
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭


    Hi there all,
    We have recently finished off a house we bought that was left unfinished for 8 years. Initially i supplied cheap white plastic sockets and switches for the electrician to fit.
    Now I want to change them for good quality polished chrome fittings. The majority of them are no real problem as they are standard units (double sockets, two gang switches etc).
    However, there are a few intermediate switches, three gang dimmers, three gang mixed dimmers and switches etc.
    I think I will need a range of modules so I can build up what I need but where to go for them? I am based in Lanesborough, Co. Longford but work all over Ireland so location isnt so important.
    Thanks in advance.


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    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    Intermediates certainly shouldn't be difficult to source.

    If you need bespoke solutions then I would suggest looking at Hamilton.


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    Ted Plain
    Closed Accounts Posts: 222 ✭✭Ted Plain


    Have you looked at the MK grid system? You should be able to find what you need there. I went with their white plastic facia plates, but I think they have metal faceplates, too.

    RS Electronics is where I got my stuff.


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    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    Ted Plain wrote: »
    RS Electronics is where I got my stuff.

    I presume you mean RS Components?


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    meercat
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    Before you replace those switches for metal plate ones,check that you have an earth at each point


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    coylemj
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    Ted Plain wrote: »
    RS Electronics is where I got my stuff.
    Risteard81 wrote: »
    I presume you mean RS Components?

    Their website is entitled 'RS Electronic and Electrical Components'.

    So I declare a 1-1 draw.


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    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    coylemj wrote: »
    Ted Plain wrote: »
    RS Electronics is where I got my stuff.
    Risteard81 wrote: »
    I presume you mean RS Components?

    Their website is entitled 'RS Electronic and Electrical Components'.

    So I declare a 1-1 draw.
    LOL. Nice try. It actually says "RS Components - Electronic and Electrical Components".


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    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,385 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    LOL. Nice try. It actually says "RS Components - Electronic and Electrical Components".

    Bookmark their home page, then look at the name of the website in your bookmarks.

    This is what you'll find, it's also what you see on the banner across the top of your browser when you're looking at their homepage ...

    RS | Electronic and Electrical Components


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    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    coylemj wrote: »
    Risteard81 wrote: »
    LOL. Nice try. It actually says "RS Components - Electronic and Electrical Components".

    Bookmark their home page, then look at the name of the website in your bookmarks.

    This is what you'll find, it's also what you see on the banner across the top of your browser when you're looking at their homepage ...

    RS | Electronic and Electrical Components

    No it doesn't. The banner reads "RS Components | Electronic and Electrical Components". Which is what I stated it said. Also the box and invoice from my last order all have "RS Components" written on them. So to claim that anything other than RS Components is the name of the business is false.


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    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Do they sell bulbs or lamps


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    RedGableDave
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭RedGableDave


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    No it doesn't. The banner reads "RS Components | Electronic and Electrical Components". Which is what I stated it said. Also the box and invoice from my last order all have "RS Components" written on them. So to claim that anything other than RS Components is the name of the business is false.

    Lads. I am so confused I have no idea which website to go to.
    Best just to get some candles.
    Maybe four?


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    Outkast_IRE
    Registered Users Posts: 7,515 ✭✭✭Outkast_IRE


    I am gradually replacing all the basic white sockets and switches in my house with better quality fittings . I like the legrand synergy range with the brushed stainless steel finish. Real good quality fitting.

    I get them in Dwyer's in cork but I am sure they are available elsewhere


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    Bruthal
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    RedGableDave wrote: »
    Lads. I am so confused I have no idea which website to go to.
    Best just to get some candles.
    Maybe four?

    Link


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    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    Bruthal wrote: »
    Do they sell bulbs or lamps
    Lamps. They're not a garden centre!


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    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    Bruthal wrote: »
    RedGableDave wrote: »
    Lads. I am so confused I have no idea which website to go to.
    Best just to get some candles.
    Maybe four?

    Link
    And their main site: RS Components


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    Kristopherus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    You can get these in Argos. BG Double Socket with 2 USB Ports (2.1A) Twin Pack 548/2829.


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    Tell me how
    Registered Users Posts: 21,525 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    Go to any electrical trade wholesaler and they'll have catalogs from the leading brands plus knowledge on nuances such as value for money or quality etc.

    They'll also give samples should you wish to see how they look before you buy all of them.

    Shop local!


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    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    Lamps. They're not a garden centre!

    They must be branching out


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    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,385 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    And their main site: RS Components

    I was referring to their Irish website ... RS | Electronic and Electrical Components


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    tweek84
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭tweek84


    MK and LeGrand would be very good quality but very expensive, if you wanted an alternative try Click whitehouse products they do a nice line called definity where the screws are hidden and the face plates can be put on after the painter is finished (one of my pet hates is paint on the edges of the sockets), you can get these in most electrical wholesalers i know Trade electric and Kellihers supply them. Prices for MK and Legrand would be cheaper in the wholesaler than RS.
    https://www.clicklitehouse.ie/products/definity/


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    evosteo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,400 ✭✭✭evosteo


    Go into any half decent electrical wholesalers and ask for a click catalogue. You wont go wrong with that brand. Use them myself all the time. Good quality for a good price


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