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Socket 13A, which brand to buy?
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TS5igzag
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Sep 4 2022, 02:06 PM, updated 4y ago
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Sockets in home looks too plain, bored of those white colour plastic. Planning to buy some with nicer look, with the look of steel in silver/gray/gold colour. Any brand recommendation from anyone? I saw this one from ReTouch, looks nice, and price is affordable too, RM10+  Anyone using ReTouch sockets, and is the build quality good?
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zuozi
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Sep 4 2022, 02:30 PM
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You can visit electrical hardware shop, lightning shop to test
Build quality just looking front panel doesn't tell the whole story you need look at the back the build quality thickness, weight and the clicking noise can tell the whole story
Also need to check behind the wall how deep, how many wiring already there how thick is your existing wiring are
If the switch too thick unable to fit properly due to those wiring obstacle
If can Just visit physical shop to test around ☺️
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ZeneticX
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Sep 4 2022, 02:57 PM
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Can consider Schneider Electric AvatarOn series as well
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TS5igzag
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Sep 6 2022, 08:58 AM
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QUOTE(zuozi @ Sep 4 2022, 02:30 PM) You can visit electrical hardware shop, lightning shop to test Build quality just looking front panel doesn't tell the whole story you need look at the back the build quality thickness, weight and the clicking noise can tell the whole story Also need to check behind the wall how deep, how many wiring already there how thick is your existing wiring are If the switch too thick unable to fit properly due to those wiring obstacle If can Just visit physical shop to test around ☺️ good advise. Agree that the feel of touching it is important also, and also the details to take note. I will go test around, or order one or two from shopee lazada before actually bulk purchasing.
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TS5igzag
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Sep 6 2022, 09:04 AM
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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Sep 4 2022, 02:57 PM) Can consider Schneider Electric AvatarOn series as well  this brand is good. and many customization options also. problem is not much information online on its pricing. I saw from Lazada that the simple white one costs RM30 https://www.lazada.com.my/products/schneide...4939134806.htmlDilemma over whether it's overpriced, or worth it for better quality.
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Max
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Sep 6 2022, 09:51 AM
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For normal plug usage, less on/off, not high power load, can use nice² one.
But for frequently on/off, high load (especially kitchen) use quality normal one better. If spoit, can easily/ cheap replaced.
Anyway, thats how i do. Coz high power kitchen usage that socket can broke easily especially the switch.
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GravityFi3ld
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Sep 13 2022, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(5igzag @ Sep 6 2022, 09:04 AM)  this brand is good. and many customization options also. problem is not much information online on its pricing. I saw from Lazada that the simple white one costs RM30 https://www.lazada.com.my/products/schneide...4939134806.htmlDilemma over whether it's overpriced, or worth it for better quality. depends on the range/model, there's really simple/basic units that are below RM10per unit, the more fancy pancy looking ones will certainly cost more  Also from lazada, Schneider's official store (Lazada link HERE) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « My 2 cents, get the basic ones if the location of the switch/points are going to be hidden/obstructed from plain-view (like those "hidden" in the TV console) - only get the fancy pancy "designer"-vibes ones for areas you (and your guests) tend to see it more prominently
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TS5igzag
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Sep 14 2022, 08:22 AM
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QUOTE(Max @ Sep 6 2022, 09:51 AM) For normal plug usage, less on/off, not high power load, can use nice² one. But for frequently on/off, high load (especially kitchen) use quality normal one better. If spoit, can easily/ cheap replaced. Anyway, thats how i do. Coz high power kitchen usage that socket can broke easily especially the switch. good point of view. I always thought high load/ heavy use one requires more expensive socket. Things sure broke down more easily compared to my grandparent days.
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TS5igzag
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Sep 14 2022, 08:25 AM
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QUOTE(GravityFi3ld @ Sep 13 2022, 03:15 PM) depends on the range/model, there's really simple/basic units that are below RM10per unit, the more fancy pancy looking ones will certainly cost more  Also from lazada, Schneider's official store (Lazada link HERE) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « My 2 cents, get the basic ones if the location of the switch/points are going to be hidden/obstructed from plain-view (like those "hidden" in the TV console) - only get the fancy pancy "designer"-vibes ones for areas you (and your guests) tend to see it more prominently  nice, 10 in a box yeah, designer ones is much more expensive. feel pain if using them for whole house
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Max
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Sep 15 2022, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(5igzag @ Sep 14 2022, 08:22 AM) good point of view. I always thought high load/ heavy use one requires more expensive socket. Things sure broke down more easily compared to my grandparent days. just bought UMS 6113 SSO. less than Rm40 (10pcs) replacing MIL kitchen SSO. this one got nice big rocker switch.
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SUSceo684
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Sep 15 2022, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(5igzag @ Sep 14 2022, 08:22 AM) good point of view. I always thought high load/ heavy use one requires more expensive socket. Things sure broke down more easily compared to my grandparent days. Heavy duty kitchen one I use MK metal clad. Hantam also won’t spoil
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MacSoSoft P
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Dec 20 2022, 10:24 AM
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i bought schneider electric both socket & switch. bought the new avataron also. looks nice & sleek
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