Replacing electrical sockets/switches for entire house

JamesN

Hi,
Just about to complete on a house and all the sockets are mismatching. I'll be looking to modernise it a bit with painting and plan to change all the switches to white ones, just so they look nicer and match throughout the house. Currently have gold, chrome and white.
Can anyone recommend a good brand to go for and a good place to buy a whole house worth from? I'm assuming an electrical wholesaler but not had to buy so many in one go before. I'll probably be getting light fittings as well.
Thanks all

tacpot12

If fit the Crabtree Capital range of sockets and light switches. They have a very nice feel to the switches and are well made. They are readily available at Screwfix and there are small volume discounts available. 

Jeepers_Creepers

Yes, with their gently curved switches, the Crabtree ranges look and feel that bit better than most.

The sparky we had recently swears by 'Click', and the items we fitted were nickel black or similar, and certainly look and feel gooood. They also do standard white stuff https://www.click4electrics.co.uk/click-mode-white-socket-outlets-c-328_516_342_15/click-mode-twin-usb-double-switched-socket-cma780-p-8401

JamesN

tacpot12 said:

If fit the Crabtree Capital range of sockets and light switches. They have a very nice feel to the switches and are well made. They are readily available at Screwfix and there are small volume discounts available. 

Thanks, they seem like a decent price point. Little bit more than the ones I've found online which can be had for £2 a unit but given I'd be ordering more than 6 I can get the Screwfix ones for £2.65 a unit. They do like a nice finish whereas the online ones could be quite tough and poorly finished.

Jeepers_Creepers said:

Yes, with their gently curved switches, the Crabtree ranges look and feel that bit better than most.

The sparky we had recently swears by 'Click', and the items we fitted were nickel black or similar, and certainly look and feel gooood. They also do standard white stuff https://www.click4electrics.co.uk/click-mode-white-socket-outlets-c-328_516_342_15/click-mode-twin-usb-double-switched-socket-cma780-p-8401

Ouch! They're nice but way more expensive than the screwfix and online ones.

Le_Kirk

Before you lash out and buy them, just check the actual size and make sure the sockets will cover the existing cut-out and back box.  I bought one recently and it almost fell into the existing space.  Fortunately Screwfix took it back and replaced it with one that fitted properly.

JamesN

Le_Kirk said:

Before you lash out and buy them, just check the actual size and make sure the sockets will cover the existing cut-out and back box.  I bought one recently and it almost fell into the existing space.  Fortunately Screwfix took it back and replaced it with one that fitted properly.

Yeah need to double check I can just get the fronts to them rather than a whole back box for it. Some have already been replaced and there are edges around it. Don't suppose you have any recommendations? It'd be good to check some more sites out.

joe90mitch

JamesN said:

tacpot12 said:

If fit the Crabtree Capital range of sockets and light switches. They have a very nice feel to the switches and are well made. They are readily available at Screwfix and there are small volume discounts available. 

Thanks, they seem like a decent price point. Little bit more than the ones I've found online which can be had for £2 a unit but given I'd be ordering more than 6 I can get the Screwfix ones for £2.65 a unit. They do like a nice finish whereas the online ones could be quite tough and poorly finished.

Jeepers_Creepers said:

Yes, with their gently curved switches, the Crabtree ranges look and feel that bit better than most.

The sparky we had recently swears by 'Click', and the items we fitted were nickel black or similar, and certainly look and feel gooood. They also do standard white stuff https://www.click4electrics.co.uk/click-mode-white-socket-outlets-c-328_516_342_15/click-mode-twin-usb-double-switched-socket-cma780-p-8401

Ouch! They're nice but way more expensive than the screwfix and online ones.

All the sparkies who came to do quotes on a load of work here recommended Click Mode. Bear in mind that the link Jeepers sent is a USB charger, so will be more expensive. If you're going for plastic, I must say I'm really happy with the look and feel of the Click Mode. £2.32 for the double socket is the price point.

Mickey666

I'd always got for a 'quality' name, so probably MK or Crabtree for me.

MK double sockets available for £2.24 if you shop around and avoid the usual DIY sheds.

eg https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/A_White_All/MK_Base/index.html

JamesN

joe90mitch said:

JamesN said:

tacpot12 said:

If fit the Crabtree Capital range of sockets and light switches. They have a very nice feel to the switches and are well made. They are readily available at Screwfix and there are small volume discounts available. 

Thanks, they seem like a decent price point. Little bit more than the ones I've found online which can be had for £2 a unit but given I'd be ordering more than 6 I can get the Screwfix ones for £2.65 a unit. They do like a nice finish whereas the online ones could be quite tough and poorly finished.

Jeepers_Creepers said:

Yes, with their gently curved switches, the Crabtree ranges look and feel that bit better than most.

The sparky we had recently swears by 'Click', and the items we fitted were nickel black or similar, and certainly look and feel gooood. They also do standard white stuff https://www.click4electrics.co.uk/click-mode-white-socket-outlets-c-328_516_342_15/click-mode-twin-usb-double-switched-socket-cma780-p-8401

Ouch! They're nice but way more expensive than the screwfix and online ones.

All the sparkies who came to do quotes on a load of work here recommended Click Mode. Bear in mind that the link Jeepers sent is a USB charger, so will be more expensive. If you're going for plastic, I must say I'm really happy with the look and feel of the Click Mode. £2.32 for the double socket is the price point.

Ah thanks for pointing it out. I saw the price and didn’t notice the usbs! Not a huge fan of that type as the usb always draws power doesn’t it?

JamesN

Mickey666 said:

I'd always got for a 'quality' name, so probably MK or Crabtree for me.

MK double sockets available for £2.24 if you shop around and avoid the usual DIY sheds.

eg https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/A_White_All/MK_Base/index.html

Thanks, I agree. You hear a lot negatives about some brands so I know a few of what to avoid but wasn’t sure which the decent ones were. 

tacpot12

I'm not a fan of Click after having a couple of terminal screws shear off in a modular fitting.