Ed Davies Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Need to replace a double gang mains socket, got a new one yesterday. Screws on the live and neutral terminals were pretty stiff winding them in the first time but are now free and work sensibly. The screw on the earth terminal, though, is stiffer still. I've only got it in about 1/3 to 1/2 way and I'm coming close to destroying the screw head in the process. Am I missing something obvious? It's an MK socket, not some Asian knockoff, so I really wasn't expecting any problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 It is a LONG time since I regarded MK as a quality make, let alone the best (as they once were) I don't touch their stuff now. I have had problems getting cables to clamp in their terminals plenty of times., My favourite still remains Scholmore Click Mode, now available from Toolstation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Davies Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Interesting, MK reputation updated. I'll pick up one of those Scolmore ones next time I'm in Inverness for anything else. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 MK...they squeak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Here you go https://www.toolstation.com/electrical/switches-sockets/white-switches-sockets/c147?brand=Scolmore Click Toolstation do free delivery on a £10 order. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epsilonGreedy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 On 13/04/2019 at 15:17, ProDave said: It is a LONG time since I regarded MK as a quality make, let alone the best (as they once were) I don't touch their stuff now. I have had problems getting cables to clamp in their terminals plenty of times., Interesting, I was about to ask if MK was still the go-to brand and found this thread before posting. There are pages of bitter customer review posts on Screwfix complaining about MK sockets with low quality terminal screws and a bad feel to the clamp action. Think I will major on your recommendation of Scolmore for my build as a white plastic finish is good enough for me. I do like the shaping of MK buttons and the chamfer on their face plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 If you like the look and feel of MK then look at the Schneider Lisse range from Screwfix as an alternative as it’s cheaper but the quality is very good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 37 minutes ago, PeterW said: If you like the look and feel of MK then look at the Schneider Lisse range from Screwfix as an alternative as it’s cheaper but the quality is very good. We have fitted Schneider Lisse sockets and switches and they are very good. I like the connector on the light switches for connecting the neutrals for loop in at switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 +1 to schneider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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