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Best place to buy light switches and socket fronts etc

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  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    I went for MK Logic Plus large rocker switch for the lights a bit more expensive but much nicer to look at and use.

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  • nickcc
    nickcc Posts: 2,265 Forumite
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    Though if you live near a Screwfix you can just do a click and collect. Normally very efficient. In the first year after we bought our house I was there so much I was on first name terms with several members of staff.

    Toolstation also do click and collect.
  • Make sure you want USB sockets as you may find you need to replace them shortly with USB 3 sockets.
  • vansboy
    vansboy Posts: 6,483 Forumite
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    As for screwless covers, you do need the wall to be sure of them clipping in place propely.

    And has your electrician a prefered brand, maybe?

    VB
  • Tucker
    Tucker Posts: 1,098 Forumite
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    TLC direct. I used them for my extension. Good quality stuff and decent prices.
  • TLC will I think order 'specials' in for you if you need them. Manufacturers like MK have a much wider range than most of the mass-market retailers carry.

    For quality I would suggest Hager (their lightswitches have a spare terminal if you want to loop the neutral in at the switch) and for gridswitches, Click / Scolmore
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