Best manufacturers of outlets and switches by customer feedback

To connect a vacuum cleaner, iron, washing machine or TV, you need a high-quality socket that can withstand the flow of electricity flowing through its contacts for a long time. Switches provide a quick supply of light into the room and control the number of lit bulbs, depending on the needs of users. In sockets and switches quality of assemblage, safety, a variety of colors and forms is appreciated, and also accessible cost. Here are the best companies that produce similar products, according to consumers.

The best Turkish companies for the production of outlets and switches

In the CIS, up to 50% of the accessories of electrical products are represented by Turkish companies. They are distinguished by the cost, available to most, and acceptable quality. On many repairs most often use the products of one of the companies described below.

Lezard

This Turkish manufacturer is headquartered in Istanbul, and its offices are located in Moscow, Novosibirsk, Kiev, Alma-Ata and China. The firm originates in 1970.Its main plant is built in China, and the production area occupies 25,000 square meters. Thousands of employees ensure the constant production of a variety of lighting products.

All lines are automated, and non-combustible polycarbonate of German production is used as raw material. The company has its own laboratory, where all new products are tested for quality and safety. The company has a certificate of compliance with international IEC standards.

Pros:

• warehouses in 11 countries of the world, thanks to which the goods always have a large assortment;
• affordable price;
• quality materials;
• workshop for the production of LED panels;
• non-combustible plastic;
• protection class IP44;
• is a wide variety of color switches that can be used as an additional decoration.

Cons:

• there are models of sockets with weak fastening at feeding sponges;
• soft contacts;
• some confuses the actual production in China.

VIKO

The direct competitor of the above-described company is the VIKO company, which started its work in Istanbul in 1966.In 2011, it bought Panasonic and now it is one of the leaders of electrical and lighting equipment.45% of manufactured goods are exported, the points of sale of which are available in 70 countries. Electrical equipment is produced in an amount of 120 million units per year.

The assortment of the company is designed for private and commercial use. A large number of switches and switchgears can be found on the market. With the advent of the era of light-emitting diodes, the company opened a separate line of these products with the brand Thea. In addition to the accessories, the enterprise manufactures meters, circuit breakers with a large range of operation, junction boxes.

Pros:

• quality control and supervision of the Japanese brand Panasonic;
• location of the plant directly in Turkey;
• exports to 70 countries, which speaks of world recognition;
• use of spring-loaded contacts;
• wide range of colors;
• long service life;
• easy installation.

Cons:

• manufacturer saves on the size of terminals for connecting contacts;
• in some models plastic may crumble.

Makel

For nearly 40 years, Makel products have been on the market of electrical goods. More than 1,000 people work at this Turkish factory. Its production mechanisms are equipped with German components, and outlets and switches are shipped to more than 40 countries. For safety, the middle of heat-resistant plastic is used.

The company is famous for its silver plated contacts, which ensures a permanent connection of conductors and eliminates burning. In the range there are external and internal types of electrical accessories, one- and two-key switches, sockets for the required number of plugs. In the presence there are beautiful and expensive models, and affordable for any repairs. Pros:

• has many cheap options;
• devices can be easily mounted both in built-in boxes and in an overhead way;
• products meet high safety standards;
• non-oxidizable contacts with silver;
• the frame on the switches is disconnected, which is convenient for maintenance;
• wide functionality.

Cons:

• simple design;
• in devices on several connectors, inconvenient clips for contacts.

The best European manufacturers of switches and sockets

This segment of the market is represented either by very expensive German and Italian products, or by available analogs from Ukraine and Russia. Models vary in price and quality. Some can be used to equip expensive hotels and offices, others are suitable for giving or a simple alternative to replace the burned element.

CGSS

This brand represents the merger of several companies headquartered in Italy. Their specialization is the engineering development and production of light and electrical devices for both private and commercial applications. The slogan of the company is the thesis: to provide the most modern equipment and decorate the situation.

Production is located in Italy in fourth-generation plants, where the share of human labor is only 30%, the rest of the work is done by robots. This gives a high accuracy and build quality, eliminating the rejection of the human factor. The high standards of production are followed by independent experts, whom the company itself hires to maintain its reputation. All sockets and switches are adapted for the electrical networks used in the CIS.

Pros:

• quality enclosures;
• the minimum amount of reject;
• Italian brand;
• the ability to combine the colors of frames and cores;
• glass edging;
• good packaging on magnets.

Cons:

• frame and interior are sold separately, making it difficult to calculate the cost of the entire electrical repair;
• logo on the side of each frame may be superfluous for design;
• high cost.

Hager

This brand is associated with German products that have been on the market since 1955.The main quality of the company is customer orientation in different countries in order to understand and satisfy their needs in terms of furnishing the household with electric lighting devices. Not today the company has 23 plants in different parts of the globe, and its products are sold in 95 countries.

To develop new solutions, customers are invited who share their expectations and impressions of the use of sockets, switches and switchgears. In products, German straightforwardness is combined with high quality and practicality. There are engineers and innovations that are regularly integrated into the production line. The sale is not only hardware, but also whole connecting systems, as well as "smart" programs for managing houses.

Pros:

• quality enclosures;
• durable use of all elements;
• easy installation;
• good mounting bracket;
• possibility of combining in one frame and socket and switch;
• all products are marked with safety standards;
• aesthetic appearance;
• on the packaging explanations in eight languages;
• many models with protection from children.

Cons:

• products are expensive.

LXL

This Ukrainian product differs by available electrical installation products with several design rulers. There are models for outdoor and indoor wall mounting. All sockets and switches are made of non-flammable polymer, which increases the safety of operation. A distinctive feature of all models is light weight and compact dimensions.

Many designs of this manufacturer have reinforced brass contacts, provided with brackets for a more tight hold. Their current conductivity and protection from oxidation provides a technical silver coating. Convenient output of the wire is achieved by placing a special mounting hole on each side of the housing. The parameters of the slots make it easy to start a corrugated pipe for laying the line and protecting the cable.

Pros:

• Convenience of connecting wires;
• protection against fire;
• practical assortment;
• inexpensive;
• good grounding in each model;
• no squeaks and backlash;
• several production lines with separate names;
• are well suited for economical installation in offices and simple repairs;
• is a durable plastic, it does not crumble.

Cons:

• not very many colors( white and cream);
• in some models contacts warm up;
• simple design.

Legrand

The brand with the homeland in France was founded in 1860.The main production is located in the city of Limoges. The company specializes in electrical equipment, automated systems, distribution cabinets, cable boxes and switching equipment. More than 30 000 people are involved in the production of electrical fittings. The range of products is huge, and the functionality of outlets and switches is enhanced by additional innovations.

The company is constantly expanding its production capabilities and sales markets, and has bought up other plants in more than 60 countries, re-equipping them for their products. Its branches are in Europe, South America, the USA, Russia and Asia. In Moscow, one of the representative offices operates, and the production line, launched in the city of Dubna, has its own name "Leten".In addition, there are six more brands of the French brand in Russia.

Pros:

• large variety of colors;
• selling parts of frames and inner cores;
• can be combined with sockets for 220V and telephone inputs and a thermostat for one panel;
• inner curtain protection for many models;
• large selection of sockets for wet rooms( bath, kitchen);
• illumination on switches;
• reliable fastening firmly fixes the elements in the wall;
• smooth stroke of the keys.

Cons:

• sometimes breaks diodes in switches;
• high cost;
• maximum number of posts in the frame - 4 pcs;
• wanting to buy French products is necessary to read where it was released( the company has assemblies in Russia and other countries).