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Probably Crabtree because I consider them to be a happy medium between price, quality, availability and consistency. In reality I usually seem to continue whatever make is already being used, so it's useful when what is already being used is something readily available, like Crabtree or MK.
I don't think I've ever come across Click Mode; while I agree they look flexible I don't think I've ever found myself in a situation where I couldn't use something off the shelf from Crabtree, with the possible exception of a grid for kitchen appliances.
 
Contrary to Will, I'd say that Hager Sollysta is some of the best quality stuff I've used, however I tend to use Click Mode simply because of the convenience and price of the minigrid stuff. The quality is reasonable on most of it, but there are a few bits that are a bit iffy (the minigrid flex outlets for example seem to disintegrate fairly easily and I've had quite a few dimmer failures).
 
Hager Sollysta for me for my basic white plastic choice.
It's a good wide range with top build quality, pretty good looking, really well designed for ease of installation and testing, and the price is only a small percentage more than the basic square edged ranges I would class as a compromise on both quality and looks.
The switch modules are interchangeable on the plate switches too apart from the 3 gang on a single plate, which is one moulded module.
All switches feature a neutral loop terminal.
They also have a grid range to match which offers flexibility when needed.

I have used click mode before, but generally in a decorative option. When a decorative option is needed with flexible requirements such as a kitchen fit, I look at whichever range suits the install.
 
with the hager sollysta range do they do media/euro plates and modules like sat, tv, bt etc? Ive used the hager range before on a office refit and liked the switches because of the neutral terminal.
 
with the hager sollysta range do they do media/euro plates and modules like sat, tv, bt etc? Ive used the hager range before on a office refit and liked the switches because of the neutral terminal.

Yes they do. I have just finished a print shop data job, around 40 points, using Hager euro plates with cat6 modules. Lovely quality modules with a very slim profile. The budget brand modules I was offered by my wholesaler were that bulky front to back they would not even fit in a 25mm trunking box.

This is their euro module range

White Moulded Euro Accomodation Plates & Modules White Moulded - http://www.hager.co.uk/product-catalogue/wiring-accessories/sollysta/white-moulded/white-moulded-euro-accomodation-plates-modules/58361.htm
 
Click Mode for white, and for decorative as well...gives some great options like this (D/W, W/M Isolators and a Fuse for Mood Lighting which is controlled by sensors)

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I noticed when I posted it lol, they hadn't been levelled off at that stage - but I go horizontal with them rather than vertical :)
I level them off horizontally as well - mostly because I think they look better that way, but partly because everyone else does them vertically and this way I can see which accessories I've done.
 

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