MK or Crabtree?

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Citko, Jan 4, 2015.

  1. Citko

    Citko New Member

    Which do you prefer for light switches and sockets? I have been told Crabtree use Volex internals?
     
  2. camels toe

    camels toe Member

    Have always used mk for sockets and switches.
     
  3. sparky Si-Fi

    sparky Si-Fi Screwfix Select

    People only want the cheapest price on something that does the same job as an MK or Crabtree so it would be a budget brand that wins hands down
     
  4. camels toe

    camels toe Member

    Only problem is that you end up going back after a while and changing ones that have gone faulty and charging them for it. Oh hang on,DOH!!!!! Missed a trick there
     
  5. Citko

    Citko New Member

    Ok guys I get what you are saying but which do you feel are best quality and nicest to use - which would you use in you own home?
     
  6. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    Mk logic are a lot easier to wire as you cut all the conductors to the same length.
     
  7. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    MK accessories are still very good mostly but their Domestic single phase DB's are ***** nowadays.

    Crabtree all day long if it's a Board change
     
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  8. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    Mk sockets, FCUs etc are nice, their light switches suck.

    Crabtree is good quality.
     
  9. matt121

    matt121 New Member

    Crabtree for me :)
     
  10. unphased

    unphased Screwfix Select

    Crabtree, Wylex and Volex are all from the same stable. Electrium.
     
  11. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    who i think all come under the Honeywell brand? :)
     
  12. BLUEJACKET

    BLUEJACKET Active Member

    Hager sockets and switches.

    B J
     
  13. Citko

    Citko New Member

    They are owned by Siemens Holdings.
     
  14. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    I generally use CLICK accessories as they are well made and are exceptional value from my local wholesalers
     
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  15. Citko

    Citko New Member

    What happened to Ashley?
     
  16. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    He moved from Chelsea to Roma last Summer on a Free Transfer! :D
     
  17. sparky Si-Fi

    sparky Si-Fi Screwfix Select

    Rock Ashley we used at College, kin rubbish, dare not drop it on the concrete floor as they would shatter like bakelite.

    GET I use now, curved edge, good switching mechanism
     
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  18. Caddy

    Caddy Active Member

    Same as Sinewave, I only use Click accessories (they look similair to MK ones) very good quality at a good price 2 gang double pole switched socket £1.60+VAT
     

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