British General plug socket problem

[Octopus]

BG - whether that's British Gas or General, in my humble opinion, should stay well clear of electricity in general. British Gas seem to have a policy of charging way over the odds and British General parts usually have a failure rate which makes using their gear unsustainable being self employed.

I've used BG switches, sockets etc for a very long time - failures are rare to say the least .......

 

[NDG Elecs]

Their faceplates are generally better than their switchgear, I agree. Carp cage clamps and non-tripping RCDs being the usual culprits. But I have had numerous repeated premature failures of bath pulls and light switches too. To the extent I am really reluctant to use them anymore. A one hour job has turned into a two hour one when I have to go back three months later to replace again. Then it's also the hassle and time taken to return the things. And the phonecall to say it's not working, normally happens when I'm stressed and run off my feet!!

 

[dmxtothemax]

Their is a lot of cheap electrical stuff out there now.
And the flimsy plastic switchs are a problem
and are a common reason for premeture failure
Trouble is, it is hard to find good quality any more
Most seem happy to buy the cheap stuff