Best place for new switches/sockets etc

[The_One]

Get keys to my new build Friday and plan to change all the white switches and sockets etc to brushed alloy or black chrome

Anyone got recommendation for best place for them please?

Thanks

 

[Sin_Chase]

Make sure you've got earthing available in the light wiring before you start buying in metal faceplates!

 

[200sols]

Screwfix LAP range. Go for screwless look as well, much nicer.

 

[jpaul]

often find myself on electricians forum for such questions
https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/brushed-steel-screwless-plate-which-brand.124087/
so .. BG from Amazon ?

edit:

Go for screwless look as well, much nicer.

does that compromise longevity/robustness, for high use kitchens say.

 

[glitch]

Get keys to my new build Friday and plan to change all the white switches and sockets etc to brushed alloy or black chrome

Anyone got recommendation for best place for them please?

Depends on the range/brand you want, but I got all my stuff from Direct Trade Supplies who were a good 15% cheaper than anywhere else, for the product I wanted.

 

[Badg3r]

I've used https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/ a few times. Decent quality, and prices.

 

[Hyburnate]

often find myself on electricians forum for such questions
https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/brushed-steel-screwless-plate-which-brand.124087/
so .. BG from Amazon ?

edit:

does that compromise longevity/robustness, for high use kitchens say.

Not BG, utter crap.

Electrical Counter are pretty good to be honest, had a lot of dealings with them.

I like the Scolmore stuff

 

[The_One]

Thanks folks

 

[The_One]

The cooker socket between the hob and the oven....

i'm struggling to find a BG Nexus one for that all the cooker ones ive found are single 3 pin with one cooker switch

 

[adwol48]

i always liked the look of the volex polished iridium black ones from b&q i think you can get ones very similar from specialist electrical retailers though

 

[The_One]

The cooker socket between the hob and the oven....

i'm struggling to find a BG Nexus one for that all the cooker ones ive found are single 3 pin with one cooker switch

is this it?

https://www.electricalcounter.co.uk...Unit+with+Switched+Socket+with+Neon/757979109

think fact switch next to socket is also a large cooker one has thrown me??

 

[rah^]

when I did work in electrical wholesale MK flatplate used to be the choice, not exactly cheap though!

 

[200sols]

edit:

does that compromise longevity/robustness, for high use kitchens say.

No, but I notice you have the white switches/plugs now that protrude out from the wall. You will need to make sure what you buy will.fit in the back boxes, otherwise you will need to install deeper back boxes as well as the screwless fittings are designed to sit flush with the wall and the cover plate clips over giving a neat finish.

 

[Simon]

Anyone got recommendation for best place for them please?

Thanks

On the wall. I’ve seen sockets on ceilings but they do look odd

 

[glitch]

The cooker socket between the hob and the oven....

Can you do me a huge favour? That narrow cupboard by the oven unit - how does it open?

I keep looking at it and trying to work it out but the reflection is playing havoc with my tired brain.

 

[Doobedoo]

Looks to me like there is a recessed bit at the top of the door which would open right to left I’m guessing, you can just make out a darker strip just like the drawers next to it.

 

[Abyss]

I always buy from the "click deco" range through alert electrical. Looks smart and far better terminals and build quality than cheap switches such as BG

 

[Pho]

I always buy from the "click deco" range through alert electrical. Looks smart and far better terminals and build quality than cheap switches such as BG

I've just bought some Click Deco stuff as well having seen them recommended elsewhere over stuff like British General.

I got them from http://www.superlecdirect.com/ who are usually one of the cheapest places around and it's free next day delivery over £50 I think. They sell cable by the metre which is really useful too.