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Replace kitchen switches

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  • 15-08-2019 3:53pm
    #1
    Hardtochoose
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    Hi,
    Looking for some advice. Trying to replace the white switches in kitchen ( we have 4, 1 for microwave , dishwasher, washing machine, fridge) with nicer looking chrome ones. Will these work as a replacement, and is it a diy job?
    Many thanks


    https://ibb.co/gdStJFT Original

    https://ibb.co/P5m63qF New


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    Risteard81
    Registered Users Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Risteard81


    I've heard numerous suggestions that BG isn't particularly great quality. I think it's predominantly pushed by Screwfix - although it's unquestionably lightyears ahead of their LAP rubbish.


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    Hardtochoose
    Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭Hardtochoose


    Risteard81 wrote: »
    I've heard numerous suggestions that BG isn't particularly great quality. I think it's predominantly pushed by Screwfix - although it's unquestionably lightyears ahead of their LAP rubbish.

    Thanks for the input. Brand name aside , is there any reason these wouldn’t work for what I’m looking to do?
    Thanks


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    Phil.x
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    Hager or the electricians default MK.


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    #5
    Risteard81
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    MK aren't used so much anymore. Their quality has gone down the pan in recent years. They have also recently announced that they are withdrawing from the circuit protection market.


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    Stoner
    Registered Users Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    MK lost the domestic market a long time ago, thats why they released a budget range without the MK mark on it.

    On industrial and commercial markets MK is still the leader.

    Following the recession and the drop in house builds a number of domestic installers moved into the commercial market and brought budget accessories with them.

    TBH I've never seen anyone use MK switchgear either. I often asked their reps why they take up space on their catalogues with them.

    Haven't noticed a quality drop, however TBH there are very quality issues with their competitors these days either.

    Good quality accessories is close to being a commodity item now


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