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Davesparks, I agree that new isn't always worse...or better...but I also accept that cost can be an issue too. If you have 1000 plastic clips in stock, and the cabling is not going in an area where premature failure is a problem, why buy new stuff that is (usually) more expensive...so pete has a point there maybe. if the tried and trusted does the job, go with it.
for me, I always look for new stuff, because i like it! Cost is not an issue for the work I do (within reason, obviously) so i like to try stuff that does the job, and does it faster, and more easily. I love Quickwire for lighting...it is so fast, it does the job, but it is much more expensive than other methods...however, if I have to return sometime to extend a circuit, I know I will be in and out very quickly, which is a bonus, and if the next guy doesn't like it/has never used it, then that's his problem, not mine...at least he has a decent start, with cables easily identified etc.
I do like buckle clips...there's something about them that just appeals to me, and i will happily use them where the circumstances dictate...same with Linian...I love the speed and simplicity, but I am not a professional, so I explore the market constantly just to find stuff that will do a proper job that will keep the client happy and safe. I have used D-Boxes, choc-bloc, din rail terminals, whatever...but I always feel that if you add convenience and a touch of professionalism, the client will benefit, and so will I.
for me, I always look for new stuff, because i like it! Cost is not an issue for the work I do (within reason, obviously) so i like to try stuff that does the job, and does it faster, and more easily. I love Quickwire for lighting...it is so fast, it does the job, but it is much more expensive than other methods...however, if I have to return sometime to extend a circuit, I know I will be in and out very quickly, which is a bonus, and if the next guy doesn't like it/has never used it, then that's his problem, not mine...at least he has a decent start, with cables easily identified etc.
I do like buckle clips...there's something about them that just appeals to me, and i will happily use them where the circumstances dictate...same with Linian...I love the speed and simplicity, but I am not a professional, so I explore the market constantly just to find stuff that will do a proper job that will keep the client happy and safe. I have used D-Boxes, choc-bloc, din rail terminals, whatever...but I always feel that if you add convenience and a touch of professionalism, the client will benefit, and so will I.