If you started overhaul in the apartment orprivate house, then without the work associated with wiring, can not do. After all the cables are laid and the junction boxes are sealed, it is time to choose sockets and switches. Not every person can name the best brands of this segment, and therefore we will try to fill in theoretical gaps in order to facilitate the subsequent selection of electrical accessories. This is not about the “conveyor” construction, when equipment is purchased in large quantities, but about private and private electrical works.
We denote the most sought-after manufacturers who produce sockets and switches (the best brands), taking into account the opinions of experts in this field and reviews of ordinary owners of these accessories.
Criterias of choice
The desire of any potential buyer -choose a good product with an optimal price-quality ratio. In our case, sockets and switches (the best brands) will vary greatly in the price range - from 25 rubles to 300.
In principle, two main groups can be distinguished.this kind of accessories, where the price is the critical factor: the older one is about 300 rubles per item, the younger one is about 50 rubles per item.
The article will be partly subjective, becauseto cover the entire range, which is presented on the shelves of electrical goods stores, is very difficult, and a large number of fakes can form an erroneous opinion among a buyer about a particular brand. It is also worth noting that the products that will participate in the review, is intended only for flush mounting into the wall (standard socket block with a switch). By and large, we are not interested in the specific cost of products, but in the difference in prices between products from different manufacturers.
The main criterion of the review is a classic(standard) model, that is, products without frills, but at the same time not primitively simple. In general, all that is not ashamed to mount at home or a good friend / girlfriend at home. Due to the enormous popularity of modular electrical products (prefabricated frames, interchangeable frames, component bases, etc.), they will be considered as the basis.
Manufacturers of electrical goods (sockets and switches)
The best brands and eminent manufacturers of electrical accessories have their own, sometimes very rich, history, their own production, and also received recognition at specialized exhibitions.
In addition, the list indicated below can be seen in the reports of large companies engaged in construction and construction of buildings.
Popular brands that produce sockets and switches (the best manufacturers) are as follows:
- Legrand;
- DKC;
- Wessen;
- Lezard;
- Anam;
- Bticino;
- "Belarusian sockets";
- GUSI;
- Makel;
- Schneider-electric.
The best models
If you rely on prices and consumer reviews,The following picture appears. The bulk of manufacturers and their products occupied a niche in the budget group, and the leader was the three venerable heavyweights. As a result, we will evaluate the quality indicators of two price groups - the oldest and the youngest.
Senior price group
- Legrand.
- Schneider-electric.
- Bticino.
The distribution of positions in this group is exclusivelyconditional. Each of these three manufacturers has an extensive premium collection and a huge range of budget models, that is, sockets and switches, the price of which does not exceed three hundred rubles. Standard and universal solutions of these brands do not differ in cost. As for the elite models, they remain just as inaccessible to the ordinary buyer, as before, but these are truly high-quality products that will adorn any dwelling.
Розетки и выключатели «Легранд» стоят на первом place due to their affordable price. As for Schneider Electric, prices bite there, and Bticino can eat at all. But in defense of the latter, we can say that if you are holding Bticino products in your hands, then in each element there is an Italian quality, from which goosebumps run down your back, while the same Legrand does not cause such emotions. It is quite possible that Legrand will not surprise anyone any more, and the Italians have recently appeared on our market.
As for the Germans Schneider-electric, thenthere is simply nothing to complain about - everything is done beautifully and immaculately. Having turned in your hands any outlet or switch from Schneider Electric, you think you are playing the legendary Lego.
Any product from the above brands ismore than worthy decoration of your apartment or house. If there are available funds, then without hesitation, spend money on the products of one of these manufacturers.
Owners in their reviews very warmly respondabout these companies. Users rated the quality, beauty and flexible pricing of brands. There were no critical comments on specialized forums, so there are no questions about the quality.
Junior Price Group
- Anam;
- DKC;
- Wessen;
- Lezard;
- "Belarusian sockets";
- GUSI;
- Makel
In the first place is quite popularAnam company. Someone may not agree with this choice, because the products of this brand have a very specific look: products of an awkward shape with giant buttons and wide margins. But in defense of “Anam” we can say that this is one of the best contenders for the first place due to the excellent quality of plastic and an enviable price policy, which was appreciated by the domestic consumer.
Responds to brand products mainly inin a positive way. The owners appreciated the quality and durable products of the company, as well as the original appearance. Some, on the contrary, complain about the alyapist and complexity of the adaptation of switches and sockets to some design solutions, but this is a matter of taste and this factor cannot be attributed to critical moments.
As for the rest of the list,here you can simply say: “and cheap - and angry!”. These are ordinary models with some distinctive design features, from which it is not worth waiting for something supernatural. Yes, they meet certain standards and standards of quality, can serve for a long time, but be prepared for some surprises. Judging by the reviews on the products of these companies, you can sometimes encounter a small factory defect, such as a screw that does not hold a wire, a slightly tilted button or an incomprehensible sound when turned off.
Summarizing
If you are involved in a budget project ormake out an apartment “for sale”, then the younger price group is ideal. Well, in cases of “I will do as myself” your choice is the elder group. It is also useful to note that the products of “solid middling” are very rarely forged, while electrical accessories are European brands, when looking at our shelves, consist of almost 40% of counterfeit.
