screwfix own brand products

the_pen_turner

what does everyone think of their owns brand products

they have a good selection of stuff that i have never had any dealing with.

what are their screws , silicones, paint, fillers, plumbing, electrical stuff like

maestroamado

I can only comment on electrical... rubbish i did a job for a guy a few years ago and he bought the stuff screwfix... i am out of the trade now but i usually bought mem stuff... also much easier to work with...

the_pen_turner

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118483803#Comment_118483803

most of these type of shops sell rubbish electrical and plumbing unless ts the proper brand stuff but then its insane money.

Still stihl waters 3

It's perfectly fine for domestic work

maestroamado

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118483830#Comment_118483830

Well it takes at least twice the time to fit and an electrician is not cheap... my advise buy the good stuff... cheaper long term...

Payton

I have bought 10 USB sockets, replaced all my light switches in my house, my partners house and my daughter's and no issues with the brand I used.

I've fitted an extractor fan in a bathroom and still working fine.

I find the Nononsense brand of filler, silicone and expanding foam to be very good and far cheaper than other brand names.

the_pen_turner

what are the screws like. i bought a box of silver screws from them last week. they are ok , nothing to write home about.

the turbo gold and normal gold look better.

jack of all

I buy a good bit of stuff from Screwfix and I've had some mixed experiences but mostly positive. Their screws are fine, ok for general use but if I was hanging a door or something critical I think I'd stick with Spax or Reisser. No Nonsense Danish oil and similar finishing products are very good and a fraction of the price of branded stuff. Nuts, bolts, nails etc are all good. I've used some of their plumbing fittings (compression fittings, tap valves/ reviver kits) which seem to be fine. I used a lot of their metal clad sockets and switches in my shed and they are holding up very well nearly 7 years on- no complaints (although they do get some negative reviews online). Their own brand outdoor sockets and lights are something I'd probably steer clear of- you have to pay for good quality on these. Seems to me their own-brand (Kingfisher) stuff is as good as most of the generic/ unbranded stuff you'll find in a builder's providers, just a lot cheaper usually.