Dado trunking opinions?

[Leesparkykent]

I've got a shed load of dado trunking to purchase and install on a office refurb that im starting after christmas. Just wondering what people's opinions are on best make for ease of installation, cost etc. I normally use MK but its pricey but I like the way it all goes together, I've also used some proper crap in the past that's why I would like some opinions.

 

[Guest77]

I like Marshall Tufflex sterling 3 compartment with the 3 removable lids myself, however although cheaper than MK it isn't the cheapest about

http://www.marshall-tufflex.com/shop/section.php?xSec=78

 

[Leesparkykent]

I like Marshall Tufflex sterling 3 compartment with the 3 removable lids myself, however although cheaper than MK it isn't the cheapest aboutMarshall Tufflex> Home > Cable Management > PVC-U Perimeter Trunking > Sterling Profile Trunking 167x50mm - 255x50mm > Sterling Profile 3 trunking 167x50mm

I'll have a look at that. Could be wrong but I got given what I think was Apollo 3 compartment trunking once and it's proper two bob lol

 

[Guest77]

I have installed without exaggeration literally hundreds of lengths of the Marshall trunking and it is good kit, you asked for advice, I did my bit for you, I hope you find something in anycase.

 

[Rockingit]

See my PM!

 

[ferg]

See my PM!

I'm looking but I can't find it anywhere!!

 

[Engineer54]

Like MDJ i have used Marshall Tuffnell Dado and angle profiled trunking in labs and workshop almost exclusively, apart from some medical rooms. Providing you use their snap-in accessory back boxes, you can't go far wrong....

 

[Leesparkykent]

MDJ and Eng54 don't no whats happening to my ipad it's playing up and can't like your posts but much appreciated, I'll have a butchers at the Marshall tufflex range and see what prices are etc

 

[High Tower]

Marshall is good
Crabtree is good
Mk is ok

The cef own brand is the worst ever!!

 

[Sintra]

No the worst ever is the galvanised stuff.

 

[UNG]

Have a look at Dietzel Univolt or Marco used both in the last couple of years without any complaints

 

[davesparks]

Univolt is a very cheap but serviceable alternative for the lower budget jobs

 

[shanky887614]

No the worst ever is the galvanised stuff.

no that stuff isnt bad

the absolute ffing worst without a doubt is Schneider galv bench trunking

absolute crap, i wouldnt take a job where i had to use it.

there are litte bit of plastic between the sections to join it and its awful

ill see if i can find a pic later

 

[ash_s3]

MK is good, they do the newer VP range which is a bit pricey, but if you go to Neweys, their own brand 3 compartment trunking is the old MK VTS range, so quality is still good with low prices.

 

[Pete999]

I like Marshall Tufflex sterling 3 compartment with the 3 removable lids myself, however although cheaper than MK it isn't the cheapest about

Marshall Tufflex> Home > Cable Management > PVC-U Perimeter Trunking > Sterling Profile Trunking 167x50mm - 255x50mm > Sterling Profile 3 trunking 167x50mm

Don't think you can better MT Sterling to be honest

 

[ash_s3]

I found with the MT sterling trunking, once on the top and bottom lids were on they were difficult to remove.
Also the protective film was applied so that it got stuck in between compartments and the walls so when ripping it off at the end of the job you had to remove the lids again to get all the annoying bits of blue film off.
I'd suggest peeling the film away from the edges when installing the lids in the future.

 

[cornishboy]

Marco or mita cable line avoid centaur at all costs only because of that company

 

[Tiny Spark]

We allways used to use Mita, Dead easy to work with though not sure of costs I never paid for it LOL

 

[Tidy Max]

I am surprised no one has mentioned Rehau? I have only used it a couple of times due to a complete lack of commercial work but its always seemed brilliant to me!

 

[Guest77]

I found with the MT sterling trunking, once on the top and bottom lids were on they were difficult to remove.
Also the protective film was applied so that it got stuck in between compartments and the walls so when ripping it off at the end of the job you had to remove the lids again to get all the annoying bits of blue film off.
I'd suggest peeling the film away from the edges when installing the lids in the future.

well it needs to be secure to stop kids pulling off lids, which in some schools would be a given, I have seen them wreck things lol, regarding the blue plastic protecting the lids, umm yes you remove the edges previous to fitting, experience will ensure you don't do it twice, certainely not a fault with the trunking is it?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Surprised at the flack aimed at centaur maxi trunking. We use it exclusively in schools where practicality and cost are more important than aesthetics.Never had any issues with it as long as it's installed properly. Centaur mini trunking is also streets ahead of marshall tuflex. MT trunking is impossible to make a neat job of mitering or double setting. I can form just about any set in centaur trunking so that it looks 'manufactured'. I recall rewiring a primary school with minitrunking drops years back and it was necessary to double set over a lip on the wall.....architect couldnt believe the sets were not preformed.Would have looked crap with MT trunking.

 

[Guest77]

Surprised at the flack aimed at centaur maxi trunking. We use it exclusively in schools where practicality and cost are more important than aesthetics.Never had any issues with it as long as it's installed properly. Centaur mini trunking is also streets ahead of marshall tuflex. MT trunking is impossible to make a neat job of mitering or double setting. I can form just about any set in centaur trunking so that it looks 'manufactured'. I recall rewiring a primary school with minitrunking drops years back and it was necessary to double set over a lip on the wall.....architect couldnt believe the sets were not preformed.Would have looked crap with MT trunking.

Eh? all mini trunking is the same size, mt2 or yt2, or mt1 or yt1 or whatever, there are 3 or 4 sizes all manufacturers make which are the same size as other manufacturers, why does the MT differ from CEF ****e?

 

[atm84]

For dado trunking I like Marshall Tufflex, Odyssey Range. It has rounded profile edges, which look the business.

 

[High Tower]

Centaur is the biggest pile of turd!!, by far the worst dado oi have ever installed

 

[Guest55]

Centaur is the biggest pile of turd!!, by far the worst dado oi have ever installed

is that a CEF brand ?

the same proud suppliers of the fabled proteus range .........?

;-)

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Eh? all mini trunking is the same size, mt2 or yt2, or mt1 or yt1 or whatever, there are 3 or 4 sizes all manufacturers make which are the same size as other manufacturers, why does the MT differ from CEF ****e?

On Marshall tuflex the lid lip is about 1/3 the way down the trunking,which makes it impossible to form neat mitres.I've seen some of the crap installs by contractors with other makes where a situation isnt met by preformed angles,usually involving a lot of filler.On CEF minitrunk the lid is flat,and clips directly onto the top of the trunking,and it can be formed easily into really neat mitres and double sets. I have used various makes of minitrunking and centaur is by far the best.


As far as their Dado trunking goes we use 100x50 maxitrunking for practicality and economy.Not on a prestige job I would agree,but for an economical dado trunking in an office or classroom it is perfectly good.

If I get time tomorrow I'll knock up a double set with centaur mt2....and marshall tuflex mt2 and post up pics.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Centaur is the biggest pile of turd!!, by far the worst dado oi have ever installed

Are you referring to the maxitrunking?...which is just an oversized minitrunking.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Eh? all mini trunking is the same size, mt2 or yt2, or mt1 or yt1 or whatever, there are 3 or 4 sizes all manufacturers make which are the same size as other manufacturers, why does the MT differ from CEF ****e?

Clearly if you think centaur and MT minitrunking are identcal then you havent used centaur. I find it hard to take someone seriously who condemns something as sh-eye-t without ever having used it.

 

[Megavolt]

Rehau for me

 

[UNG]

Clearly if you think centaur and MT minitrunking are identcal then you havent used centaur. I find it hard to take someone seriously who condemns something as sh-eye-t without ever having used it.

I have used Centaur trunking and would say you get what you pay for only used it once and never again was not impressed by the quality and a few years after installation it was quite discoloured

 

[Michelotti]

From a buyers point of view ...you need to consider price, quality, ease of installation, availability.....Get your local Wholesalers involved if you've got quantity to order, they'll sit up and take notice ......get 2 or 3 involved.......maybe an independant and a couple of nationals....and let them know you've gone out for prices...see if you can get a project price for branded stuff such as Ega & M/Tufflex ....make sure you price the accessories as well as the Trunking (you may find the price of Trunking to be reasonable....only to find the price for corners / inserts etc.... to be extortionate)...maybe offer to do a deal whereby your supplier gets it in and then invoice you, as and when you call it off (that way they are guaranteed the sale for the whole project).......don't discount Own Brand stuff such as Newlec or Sector ......they are both manufactured by MK / EGA .....Just older versions of Prestige.........another tip if you use Ega Premier Trunking...NCT 1050 etc .... Newlec and Sector own brand inserts are identicle to VTS6025's & VTS7025's and you should get them for half the price.

 

[Noob2013]

Marshall Tufflex Odyssey is easy to fit and looks really smart with the curved edges.

 

[Engineer54]

Why are people commenting on Mini Trunking, when the thread is quite clearly talking about opinions on Dado Trunking.

 

[R G]

In this cold weather , you have to be careful with the PVC trunking of all sorts , Dado or skirting trunking corner pieces are most prone to damage on the small rear fixings , pays to keep them somewhere warm if you can before you use them ..

 

[simpson93]

installed a load of starline chamfered trunking pretty reasonable price from tlc easy to install and looks pretty decent . would always use pre fabricated bends and a chop-saw when doing dado.

 

[rapparee]

Anybody ever use decoduct? I seen a delivery land at work today so i have that to look forward to in the new year.

 

[Guest77]

Clearly if you think centaur and MT minitrunking are identcal then you havent used centaur. I find it hard to take someone seriously who condemns something as sh-eye-t without ever having used it.

I have used it hundreds of times, the lid falls off if you hold the length up vertically, yet is almost impossible to remove when flat on the wall, cheap rubbish.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I have used it hundreds of times, the lid falls off if you hold the length up vertically, yet is almost impossible to remove when flat on the wall, cheap rubbish.

Cant believe that statement. If you dont like it fair enough,but the centaur I use has completely secure lid wherever it's put. I'd totally agree that most CEF gear is junk.....but NOT their minitrunking.

 

[Guest77]

Cant believe that statement. If you dont like it fair enough,but the centaur I use has completely secure lid wherever it's put. I'd totally agree that most CEF gear is junk.....but NOT their minitrunking.

Well thats my opinion, if you don't like it there is nothing I can do to cheer you up, I won't retract my comment regarding it, IMO it is cheap rubbish, just like their dado trunking.

 

[Guest77]

Cant believe that statement. If you dont like it fair enough,but the centaur I use has completely secure lid wherever it's put. I'd totally agree that most CEF gear is junk.....but NOT their minitrunking.

fair comment, if you like it then thats good, I respect your opinion.

 

[shanky887614]

I have used it hundreds of times, the lid falls off if you hold the length up vertically, yet is almost impossible to remove when flat on the wall, cheap rubbish.

? marshal tufflex minitrunking lid doesnt fall off like that, it is hard to pull off sometimes and never had it fall off

mmt2

 

[Guest77]

? marshal tufflex minitrunking lid doesnt fall off like that, it is hard to pull off sometimes and never had it fall off

mmt2

Yup marshall is the same, I prefer plastic pipe rather than minitrunking.

 

[Plonker 3]

? marshal tufflex minitrunking lid doesnt fall off like that, it is hard to pull off sometimes and never had it fall off

mmt2

too much information.

 

[shanky887614]

Yup marshall is the same, I prefer plastic pipe rather than minitrunking.

what im saying is, if it has been put on properly it doesnt fall off, we use it all the time on door access and not see any lid that has fallen off etc


that was marshal minitrunking

this is centaur

look at the lip it is different and that cef one is ****

 

[Guest77]

cut a meter off a length of CEF trunking and then hold it vertically, the lid will more than likely slide off, put it on a wall and then try to pull the lid off, it is tight, very tight, I just don't like the stuff and I am afraid I won't be changing my mind about it either :biggrin:

 

[shanky887614]

cut a meter off a length of CEF trunking and then hold it vertically, the lid will more than likely slide off, put it on a wall and then try to pull the lid off, it is tight, very tight, I just don't like the stuff and I am afraid I won't be changing my mind about it either :biggrin:

yes thats centaur you dojt like.

you cant put marshal lind on centaur or vice versa, there different.

 

[PEG]

...surely this thread has got to the "if a tree falls in a forest with nobody there,does it make a sound" ...stage :conehead:

 

[rapparee]

...surely this thread has got to the "if a tree falls in a forest with nobody there,does it make a sound" ...stage :conehead:

To whom it may concern i used the decoduct interplast dado trunking yesterday it was quite good. it comes from united arab emirates

 

[Deleted member 9648]

cut a meter off a length of CEF trunking and then hold it vertically, the lid will more than likely slide off, put it on a wall and then try to pull the lid off, it is tight, very tight, I just don't like the stuff and I am afraid I won't be changing my mind about it either :biggrin:

Mate I respect your opinion but have to say I am honestly baffled by your comments and can only assume we are not referring to the same trunking. The centaur I use has a lid which fits perfectly,neither tight nor loose,and I can assure you it will NOT slide if you hold it upright. Because of the lid profile it is the only minitrunking it is possible to form neat,self supporting sets and angles. The lid is tight enough to be secure in use,but easily removed if needed.The older stuff admittedly used to yellow and go brittle,but this was sorted a long time ago.
Here is centaur MT2 which I use,




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