Sockets and switches: the best brands in different price categories

It's nice to go into an apartment or house, if interior in the room laid out in detail. After all, just from them and determines the overall impression. As for the outlets and switches, there is, in addition to the aesthetic appearance, there is also the practical component. They should be easy to use and, most importantly, safe - for electricity to be trifled with. But how do you choose Electroarmature that it was and is beautiful and met all standards of the SAE? Today it will be discussed. As we consider the fact, which forms can be sockets and switches. The best brands on the Russian shelves, will be included in our ranking - this will help dear reader to better navigate within a fairly wide range of such products.

Advantages and disadvantages of well-known manufacturers of electrical fittings

Often, in spite of the reputation of well-known brands, after the installation of electrical fittings handyman remain dissatisfied with the quality. Some are not satisfied with what look like sockets and switches after installation, others dissatisfied with the quality clamp wire in contact. But the point here is not so much the fact that the manufacturer has made marriage and negligence of the buyer. Well-known companies that are not in the first year are on the Russian market of electrical products, will not risk its reputation for the sake of dubious single income. The most common reason for all becomes a falsification.

But not only the forgery may disappoint DIY. Some acquire electrical fittings, only glancing at her appearance. They do not think about the fact that plastic can be cheap, and contacts - rather weak. So it might not come from the fact that it is a fake, but because of the cheapness. Almost every manufacturer in the line has both sockets and switches premium and economy options. And do not hope that they will not be different from the more expensive - this simply can not be. It is therefore necessary to understand how to choose the right electrical fittings and what you should pay special attention.

Which is better to put the socket in the apartment: some guidelines for choosing

The first thing you should pay attention to before you choose the sockets and switches for the apartment - it's appearance. Visual inspection of the product can be noticed irregularities decorative cover casting or chipped at the edges. This should already alerted. It is also important that the manufacturer's logo was stamped by clearly and accurately. The package with the product to be product data to it, in which the mark is required ROSTEST (provided if it is imported). After all, foreign manufacturers of electrical goods are required to be certified in the Russian Federation. Datasheet should be easy to read, clear letters, text is printed exactly.

Important! If a decorative cover is easy to bend, this suggests an improper material. This will wipe all electronic components quickly and easily be scratched, so, pretty soon lose visual appeal.

And most importantly - from the socket or switch does not come a sharp chemical smell - it may indicate that the plastic releases harmful, toxic substances.

What is the base material is best?

The base is best to choose a ceramic than plastic. Pottery will last longer and provide additional security. Often novice master insufficiently tight stretch contacts. The result is a heating which can melt the plastic base. Pottery in this case acts as a heat sink, which, coupled with its non-flammability leaves her out of competition.

Rated current: what it is and how it should be

Called nominal current strength, which can withstand the parts outlet or switch. If we talk about the average values, the most common measure in this parameter for sockets in our country - 16A. But with switches is not so certain. On the shelves of electrical shops can be found on the switches 4, 6 or 10 A. In order to realize the desired current rating, you just need to see what lighting will be included in its care. If it is only 2-3 LED bulbs, The 4A enough, but if it mnogorozhkovaya chandelier with incandescent or halogen lamps, you will have to purchase a switch 10A. But most often chosen medium and the most common option 6A.

What does the degree of protection and its marking

Degrees of protection of electrical fittings enough. It means, as far as power socket or switch exposed to external factors. It is indicated in the marking as IPhh, where xx - two numbers, which we now refer to and analyze.

It turns out that if labeling is indicated IP40, then such Electroarmature intended only for dry dust-free rooms. If IP65, in bathroom such outlet can be placed safely.

Sockets and switches: the best brands of "premium" category

It is believed that the more expensive sockets and switches, the higher the quality. However, this is not always the case. A similar statement can be attributed only to those producers who are not the first year on the market of the Russian electrical engineering and value their reputation. Of course handyman that does not interfere with it in daily life, can not say for sure who to trust and who not. Precisely in order to respect the reader to be easier to navigate, we were rating models electrical fittings high price range of the brand that you can really trust.

Make and model	Model and brand	The country of manufacture	Product	Color	price, rub.
	Mezonini GE70301-20	Russia	Power socket	white marble	1450
	Mezonini GE70401-20	Russia	Switch	white marble	1650
	Bironi Lisette	Russia	Power socket	Brown	1050
	Bironi Lisette	Russia	Switch	The black	1350
	Fede Toscana Firenze	Spain	Power socket	Bright gold	3600
	Fede Toscana Firenze	Spain	Switch	Gold white platina	3900

Here are three of the most famous brands on the Russian shelves. However, designer outlets and switches "premium" is not available to everyone, so it is worth considering, and the average price category.

Overview of sockets and switches the mid-market

The most popular category of wiring accessories, pass by which they can. After all, the average handyman would not buy a switch or outlet for 3000-4000 rubles. It is for this reason, and electrical fittings manufacturers in this segment a lot. But as they say, demand creates supply. And this means that counterfeiting in this area many times more.

Important! Acquiring outlets and switches the mid-market is necessary as it is possible more carefully examine the product. If its value is much lower than in other stores - it should be alerted.

Tell us a little about the different models of some brands.

Switches and sockets «Anam Legrand» - a popular model of the famous brand

The cost of this series of switches in catalogs starts from 600 rubles, and sockets -. 500 rub. Pretty high-quality products that are popular, despite a decent cost. But it is time, and no wonder - the company cares about its reputation and does not release to the market illiquid commodity. If we consider the ratio of "price-quality" here sockets and switches "Anam" no competitors. And what customers say about this product?

leonid180, Belarus, Minsk the nature of their profession I often have to carry out the transfer and replacement of sockets and switches, and over the years has seen plenty of them, so there is nothing to compare. As for Legrand products I liked the softness of the work shift keys, appearance, and that most importantly the ease and convenience of installation to install, no matter the switch or plug it all thoughtfully.

Advantages: thoughtfully and made with high quality

Disadvantages: until he faced probably the price but the products are worth the money

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«Lexman» - what can we say about their products

Products from this manufacturer combines the low cost and good quality. However, the second place ranking they leave because of the large number of marriage. Very often complain about the handyman shops «Leroy Merlin." It is not clear what is the reason, but the fact remains. In general, the reviews of the «Lexman» sockets from customers are acceptable.

Helpful information! When buying electrical outlets and switches «Lexman» is necessary to exercise the utmost care. Even if you purchase a large number of products it is not necessary to be lazy - it is necessary to examine each

Sockets and switches «Schneider Electric» and line «Unica Quadro»

Quite reasonable price of this line of "compensated" by the simplicity of appearance - all electronic components looks too spartan. However, the quality complaints from customers is not, so the brand can be called quite decent. The average cost to the Russian shelves - from 300 to 400 rubles.

Another manufacturer of sockets and switches - «ABB» model «TRELB Cosmo»

Again very simple products. When viewed from the side, not paying attention to the logo, the Electroarmature is no different from its competitors. The same can be said about other models of the brand. But our top producer comes, because of the quality of products manufactured under this brand, is already legendary.

The average cost of electrical fittings «ABB» - from 70 to 500 rubles. Although many choose German sockets and switches, fans of this brand of products manufactured in Russia enough.

Rating of the most well-known manufacturers

Having examined some models, we try to make now the rating of the most famous brands, and mentioning some of their series.

Sockets and switches «Legrand»: the most well-known brand

The company «Legrand» is not the first year in the Russian market. And all the time she was well-proven. Consider some of the models of this brand.

Products «Legrand» are most in demand. It is for this reason that the brand and is in first place in our rating.

«Schneider Electric» - German quality at an affordable price

The brand offers a fairly wide range of models. At the same time, and cost of products of this brand is quite acceptable, and some of them at all can be attributed to economy class.

As can be appreciated, the greatest demand is for sockets and switches «Glossa» series, the most cheap that their appearance is not reflected.

Another competitor - the brand «Viko»

It is quite acceptable quality of products of this brand delivers her third place in our ranking.

Examples of unconventional switches and sockets

Not all manufacturers produce products familiar to the buyer. Among them there are those who try to do something unusual. Photo examples of what are the sockets and switches, can be seen below.

Such beautiful sockets and switches are, of course, more expensive, but there is what to pay.

The nuances of installation of electrical fittings with their own hands

If you decide to install sockets and switches on their own, should follow some rules:

• All works are made only when de-energized. Remember that electric shock is life-threatening;
• It is always easier to install electrical fittings with self-locking terminalsThan an electric wire to tighten the screw;
• If selected screw terminals, stretching should be tight enough, but without fanaticism - it is possible to break contact;
• After a week of operation should extend a contact again. The reason for this becomes the burning of the oxide film on the wire and reducing a compound of density;
• When failure is not necessary to produce repairs products - better to buy a new one.

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Where you can buy profitable Electroarmature

Until relatively recently, these products can be purchased only in the electrical stores, but these days a lot cheaper and more convenient to buy Electroarmature in online stores through the network the Internet. Choosing them is much more extensive and anyone can find a product such colors and shapes, which he needed. Whether it's around the sockets and switches or square - it does not matter. The average price of the like product on the Internet at 15-20% below retail, and many online retailers offer free shipping.

Finally

We hope that today's article will help you dear reader to make the right choice for home sockets and switches. If there are still questions, our team will be happy to answer them in the discussion on this article. So we ask you to share your experiences on this issue, because it can help someone.