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Replace kitchen switches

  • 15-08-2019 03:53PM
    #1
    Hardtochoose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 324 ✭✭


    Hi,
    Looking for some advice. Trying to replace the white switches in kitchen ( we have 4, 1 for microwave , dishwasher, washing machine, fridge) with nicer looking chrome ones. Will these work as a replacement, and is it a diy job?
    Many thanks


    https://ibb.co/gdStJFT Original

    https://ibb.co/P5m63qF New


Comments

  • #2
    Risteard81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    I've heard numerous suggestions that BG isn't particularly great quality. I think it's predominantly pushed by Screwfix - although it's unquestionably lightyears ahead of their LAP rubbish.


  • #3
    Hardtochoose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 324 ✭✭Hardtochoose


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    I've heard numerous suggestions that BG isn't particularly great quality. I think it's predominantly pushed by Screwfix - although it's unquestionably lightyears ahead of their LAP rubbish.

    Thanks for the input. Brand name aside , is there any reason these wouldn’t work for what I’m looking to do?
    Thanks


  • #4
    Phil.x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,819 ✭✭✭Phil.x


    Hager or the electricians default MK.


  • #5
    Risteard81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,566 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    MK aren't used so much anymore. Their quality has gone down the pan in recent years. They have also recently announced that they are withdrawing from the circuit protection market.


  • #6
    Stoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,934 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    MK lost the domestic market a long time ago, thats why they released a budget range without the MK mark on it.

    On industrial and commercial markets MK is still the leader.

    Following the recession and the drop in house builds a number of domestic installers moved into the commercial market and brought budget accessories with them.

    TBH I've never seen anyone use MK switchgear either. I often asked their reps why they take up space on their catalogues with them.

    Haven't noticed a quality drop, however TBH there are very quality issues with their competitors these days either.

    Good quality accessories is close to being a commodity item now


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