Sockets and switches the best brands, popular and unusual models

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Ppopular product - a quality product from a manufacturer that has been proven by years and consumers. And when it comes to electrical outlets and switches, then this is also a guarantee of security. Sockets and switches are the best brands that produce them, we decided to collect in one place for the convenience of your choice.

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1 Video: a comparative review of outlets of various brands
2 Brands
3 Unusual models
4 How to choose a switch and an outlet
5 conclusions
6 Video tutorial on the right choice of sockets and switches for the home

Video: a comparative review of outlets of various brands

Brands

I would like to start with the very best brands that produce sockets and switches, sort of a top 5 rating.

Schneider Electric - this brand is recognized by both consumers and experts. Moreover, for more than one year he has been in the ratings of sockets and switches. Products from this manufacturer are a balanced combination of price and quality. They excel in reliable performance, not least thanks to the tried and tested clamps that hold the mount. This brand is considered the recognized world leader in the production of electrical goods. In their assortment you can find restrained, laconic models, or you can bright and noticeable ones that can become a highlight of the interior... Even the most demanding customer will be able to choose. Installation of sockets and switches from the manufacturer will not be difficult, everything is easy and understandable.

Schneider Electric products

Legrand - the products of this brand are good and inexpensive, they have long and seriously settled in the homes of our compatriots. It is the best sockets and switches from this brand that can most often be found in our homes and offices. They come from France, and there is no doubt about the quality of a European brand. Their main advantage is the use of new technologies in production, they are reliable and safe. It is also worth noting: the production line contains truly exclusive models of both sockets and switches. They have real French chic and charm. Of course, these products are more expensive, but there are enough available models, the quality does not change depending on the price.

Legrand products

Bticino - these Italians produce switches and sockets of the premium segment. Particular attention is paid to product design.So, in the collections of this brand there are a wide variety of colors and shapes, various materials are involved. Of course, their service life is long and of high quality. Plus, they are easy to install and operate. Such electrical goods, most likely, will be a highlight of the interior, they will be able to become the finishing touch in a stylish renovation. All brand products are manufactured in accordance with safety standards, which makes their operation doubly pleasant.

Bticino sockets and switches of the premium segment

Makel - Turks with good quality and no less pleasant price will delight any consumer. They do not differ in pretentious design, but they are quite reliable and, which is very important today, inexpensive. All switches and sockets are made of high quality materials in accordance with international safety standards. The conductors in the sockets prevent short circuits, another feature is that they are highlighted in different colors, this will greatly facilitate the installation process. The products of this brand have a core that provides protection against overheating. There are reliable fastening clamps.

Makel sockets

Viko Is another Turk in our ranking. One of the most popular companies in the post-Soviet space. It is this brand that floods the counters of most specialty electrical stores. Of course, many are attracted by the low price, reliability and availability. The design of these wiring components is concise and classic. This is the best budget option available on the market. Regardless of the price, they are durable, easy to install and comply with all fire regulations.

Unusual models

I would also like to tell you about unusual models of sockets and switches, such, probably, will not be included in the assortment of well-known brands, well, at least not in mass production for sure.

For example, an interesting rosette vase. This designer creation looks like a ceramic vase with an electric flower garden, or rather buds. All this miracle really works and is connected to the mains. One has only to pull one bud and turn on any electrical appliance. We do not undertake to say how practical it is, but what is attractive is for sure.

Today, you can often find a fashionable concept when sockets are mounted in the kitchen countertop or in the floor.

Built-in sockets in the worktop

At the same time, the most standard models are used, but the installation place is non-standard, all this together creates an unusual solution. How do you like the built-in sockets in the table leg? More precisely, it is one continuous tee, although there is no “quarter” for the entire height of the table leg.

Another non-standard concept is a switch socket or socket framed in an unusual frame. All this makes it possible to analyze the interior even in the most familiar components.

Original frames for sockets

Switches for originality do not lag behind sockets. If you like shine in everything, you can buy yourself a model with Swarovski stones.

Sockets and switches with Swarovski crystals

Have a desire to save up coins, but want an unusual piggy bank? There is also such a switch, the light comes on only after throwing a coin into it. An interesting volumetric model with a 3D effect creates a semblance of a switch mounted in a cube, but in reality it is just an overlay and a visual deception.

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How to choose a switch and an outlet

Choosing the best brands of sockets and switches is not all, because you can fake any of them. Here are some things to look out for when visiting an electrical store:

Smell the selected product: if it exudes an unpleasant and pungent smell, you should not choose it, as this means that it is made of low-quality plastic.
Feel the outlet or switch.Its plastic components should not be too soft, that is, give in to deformation when pressed on them. First of all, this will be reflected in the ease of use - the plug will either not fit in, or will fall out, and the most beautiful switch will quickly get scratched and lose its appearance.
Weight. A good wiring product should be heavy: this allows you to hope for high-quality design features, thickness and material reliability.
Another point: the smaller the switch or socket is disassembled, the better. Fasteners and core, removable frames and calipers are all very good, because if necessary, it will be possible to replace each component separately, and not the entire outlet.

conclusions

The choice of wiring equipment is, on the one hand, simple: find out what sockets and switches are, as well as the best brands of them. On the other hand, if you can counterfeit money, then why not make a cheap copy of the products of a well-known manufacturer. So, when choosing an outlet and a switch, pay attention not only to the brand on the package, but also to other important points that we described in the material.