Which sockets do u use?
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I've bought LAP from Screwfix and they're no better than MK or BG. Terminals are ok for wiring and finish (I've got black nickel) is great.
Care to elaborate because the new USB sockets I've just installed in the new kitchen are brilliant. Hardly a waste of money.
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Normal 2 way gang sockets with no USB function.
Went over this in another thread. It is obviously personal preference. But broadly it is because charges are no longer dumb bits of wire forcing juice down a cable. With each iteration of new mobile phone you are seeing changes to charging standards, improvements in fast charging, battery protection technologies etc.
I put sockets in my "buy once in a lifetime" category rather than throw away every 2-3 years to keep up with the latest standards.
I think usb sockets have prob got better nowadays
So would you all say lap are still good?
I actually have lap sockets everywhere since 2016. Out of like 30/40 of em only a single socket for a light went wrong and screwfix replaced it
But im looking for my friend now who is getting his kitchen done up and needs some new sockets
Not sure how lap/mk/bg are at in 2021
So would you all say lap are still good?
I actually have lap sockets everywhere since 2016. Out of like 30/40 of em only a single socket for a light went wrong and screwfix replaced it
But im looking for my friend now who is getting his kitchen done up and needs some new sockets
Not sure how lap/mk/bg are at in 2021
They've got better because the standards keep improving.
Not many of these USB sockets can sustain two devices at full power at once, not many can trigger superfast charging on devices like Samsung Galaxies etc.
OK for occasional use but don't think they're a total replacement for your normal phone charger.
My preference is Lap for sure.
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Not everybody wants to charge at full power all of the time.
Sometimes, this type of socket provides convenience, especially with children.
It also frees up the 3 pin sockets for other things. Surprisingly, there are other things in the world, not just phones.
My bedside wireless phone pads run off the USB ports fine. This leaves me the sockets free for lamps and other items.
In response to the OP who asked a genuine question, I chose the BG ones in brushed steel. They have been faultless.
Various Amp ratings are available, shared across the ports.
If you avoid the big box sellers, you can pick them up at decent prices online.
Sometimes, this type of socket provides convenience, especially with children.
It also frees up the 3 pin sockets for other things. Surprisingly, there are other things in the world, not just phones.
My bedside wireless phone pads run off the USB ports fine. This leaves me the sockets free for lamps and other items.
In response to the OP who asked a genuine question, I chose the BG ones in brushed steel. They have been faultless.
Various Amp ratings are available, shared across the ports.
If you avoid the big box sellers, you can pick them up at decent prices online.
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Why brushed steel as opposed to black nickel? If you're matching existing sockets then fair enough but if that's all your sockets then brushed steel looks cheap and industrial. They sell those brushed steel sockets at B&M, ALDI if you wanna check.
I have these in my summer house and they look amazing:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-...charger-black-nickel-with-black-inserts/8401p
I have these in my summer house and they look amazing:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-13a-...charger-black-nickel-with-black-inserts/8401p
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These are what we have.
British General Nexus Metal 13A 2-Gang SP Switched Socket + 3.1A 2-Outlet Type A USB Charger Brushed Steel with Graphite Inserts | Sockets | Screwfix.com
Important to know, I paid less than £9 each for them. That price is ridiculous
They just matched the kitchen better as we have stainless splashback etc.
The ones upstairs, are the white version.
British General Nexus Metal 13A 2-Gang SP Switched Socket + 3.1A 2-Outlet Type A USB Charger Brushed Steel with Graphite Inserts | Sockets | Screwfix.com
Important to know, I paid less than £9 each for them. That price is ridiculous
They just matched the kitchen better as we have stainless splashback etc.
The ones upstairs, are the white version.
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LAP and BG are OK Quality. My personal choice for electrical furniture these days is Scolmore, Click Define Range. I have used brushed Nickel as my choice. IMHO their material quality is better than Screwfix / B&Q's offerings.
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We just had a new kitchen fitted, I went for the sparky's recommendation of BG brushed steel range. Now it's all done we love them - look very smart, sleek and feel good quality too. They compliment the kitchen nicely.
This is where I got them from (link here), very well priced at City Plumbing.
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Have a look at https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk . We got some copper sockets from them and it went really well in our kitchen.
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I’ve fitted Varilight brushed chrome sockets and switches throughout the house.
They’re more expensive than BG, but i think they look better.
They’re more expensive than BG, but i think they look better.
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Brushed steel ones look great, I fitted them a few years back with usb slots too in the kitchen they work ok.
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MK forget the lap rubbish
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I bought MK where I replaced one, I think MK tends to be of a higher quality? I read some poor reviews of "BG" ones once but I could be wrong?
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MK, Click Solcomore or Schneider