Electrical Suppliers - Who do you use the most on and offline?

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Would like to get a poll running on this but need all the options first.

So could you all list the main three companies you use, online and / or offline. Doesn't really matter.

If you want to, give a short reason why.

I'll then collate the results in a week or so and create a poll so we can get voting for the most used electrical suppliers by our forum members.

Cheers

Dan

 

[D Skelton]

1. Yesss - 80%
2. TLC - 15%
3. Screwfix/Electricfix - 5%

 

[LeeJayyx]

Yess Electrical (although they love a part short delivery!)

 

[Plonker 3]

Denmans
ERF
Electrifix

All in no particular order.

 

[Badged01]

I buy cash/credit card, dont like (trust!) trade accounts so .....

80% -- Electricfix ( overall easy of trading, early/late opening times, location/accessibility, customer service (incl coffee & donuts!!), internet order evening before & pick-up in-store next day)
15% -- Independent local supplier -- normally Edmundsons ( when I can't get specific items that I want at Screwfix)
5% -- various on-line (when I want something specific)

Dont use --- CEF ( for none of the above plus too expensive IMHO!)

 

[LeeJayyx]

CEF Prices are a Joke! Avoid at all costs

 

[egg67]

TLC most time as it on way to most jobs
QVS as it's 2 min from TLC
Some times YESSS
Screwfix if it's late
The only thing I find with TLC is you might have to watt for them to serve the riffraff

 

[2na]

It all depends on the branch and the counter staff, but the only wholesaler I would trust would be edmundsons.

I've used them all, and can't stand standing behind the general public in TLC whilst they pick out bits for a DIY job.

 

[MDJ]

CEF 70%
Walsall 10%
Eddy's and electric base approx 20% between them

 

[uksparks]

ElectricFix - Online and Instore
TLC Direct - Online (have used instore when in area)
Edmondsons - Instore
Trade Point - not that often, only if I am in the vicinity

quickbit.co.uk - Online
ffx.co.uk - Online (Excellent service)
ebay XPN - Good Service
Safelincs.co.uk - Good for Aico stuff
patlabelsonline.co.uk - excellent for customized labels
lightrabbit.co.uk - Good for LED GU10's and other lights
amazon.co.uk - Its amazing how much amazon actually stock these days!

 

[shanky887614]

Lh electrical, if I need anything specific ill ring and ask to speak to one of three that know there stuff.

Helps that one of them has hung up there tools so know what you need

 

[SJD]

ElectricFix - 75% (watch for being given returns that are broken or missing parts)
TLC - 20% (slow service sometimes)
QVS - 5%
Virtually always I order online, and either collect or have delivered.
I never use suppliers where you have to be deemed worthy to be given a reasonable price.

 

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Senate
TLC
Local wholesaler

then (and if I have to)

Screwfix
CEF
Wilts


Tried them all but geography ultimately made my decisions easy!

 

[sarusystems]

CPC online best for led and stock 60%
Wilts for collection 35%
and Electrofix 5%

 

[2na]

I. Don't understand why you would go to TLC or QVS? Aren't they for DIY?

 

[Octopus]

I. Don't understand why you would go to TLC or QVS? Aren't they for DIY?

"proper" trade counters died years ago, DIYers can buy at about the same price as us if they look around!

 

[2na]

Yes but they only stock low quality products. They've never heard of MEM 3 phase boards, and they should be the first choice for any commercial electrician.

 

[Plonker 3]

They've never heard of MEM 3 phase boards, and they should be the first choice for any commercial electrician.

Right then, will remember that next time instead of the Schneider range, Hager and so on that they aren't suitable for the job lol

 

[Sintra]

Neweys 60%
Edmundsons 20%
Yesss 10%
CEF 10%

 

[Darkwood]

CEF ...on the next street to where i live mainly (prices only a joke if you don't get good discount... i have a very good business relation with them, i can get Schneider gear cheaper than anywhere else!)

RS components for panel building although im migrating to Scattergoods and Johnsons as RS are playing silly buggers with my discounts

Scatt's ....see above'

 

[2na]

Right then, will remember that next time instead of the Schneider range, Hager and so on that they aren't suitable for the job lol

Schneider and hager are the same company, they are ok but in my opinion don't really have the same quality as MEM. Each to there own though. TLC don't stock any of them do they?

 

[2na]

Sorry, Schneider and merlin gerin are the same company, not hager. Hager is good as we'll in my opinion, just not MEM.

 

[HandySparks]

Yes but they only stock low quality products. They've never heard of MEM 3 phase boards, and they should be the first choice for any commercial electrician.

TLC may not stock a full range of kit for commercial work, but if you're saying that Hager 3 phase boards, for example, are low quality, I'd disagree.

 

[Plonker 3]

Schneider and hager are the same company, they are ok but in my opinion don't really have the same quality as MEM. Each to there own though. TLC don't stock any of them do they?

I have no idea if TLC do stock them, but they are available from virtually all trade counters.

 

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My point isn't about what they stock, I just didn't realise TLC were a big wholesaler for pro's. No offence meant.

 

[HandySparks]

TLC (95%, mostly online and delivered)
Electricfix
LED hut
RS

 

[2na]

Wow I'm going to TLC tomorrow to see what I'm missing!

 

[Resu]

Electric Centre, CEF and TLC Direct

 

[Andy78]

Local independents x 3 for 90% of my gear. They are always keen on prices and eager to price match, unlike most chain wholesalers.
Bits and bobs from toolstation, edmundsons, and occasionally screwfix/electricfix.

Have tried Yesss but my local one is appalling for customer service.
CEF and Neweys are just too pricey and stock flimsy garbage.

 

[gutterball]

Holland house
Peco
Both excellent staff and good pricing
electricfix
staff are hit or miss depending on who you get
Tlc
Led hut
for online both good for pricing.

cef
waste of space
ross electrical
only interested if you buy in large volumes.
yess
not tried put off by connection to cef

 

[mechelec]

Can't believe B and Q hasn't been mention by some ; )

 

[wozz]

Edmundsons and before that wilts. very very rarely use anywhere else.

 

[trev]

Back of a lorry, car boot sales and Davey the shoplifter in my local.
I'm pro me.

 

[RyanCheetham]

Electrifix 70%
BEW 20%
CEF 9%
C and E 1% (only go in when i am passing, would use them more if i had a local branch)

 

[HandySparks]

Wow I'm going to TLC tomorrow to see what I'm missing!

No need. Just browse the website.

Maybe not so good for commercial and industrial, but a good range for domestic. You can see exactly what your getting on the website and how much you're going to pay. Usually get a little extra discount, depending on how much you order at one time.

They deliver to me twice a week (I'm a bit out in the sticks), so if you plan your jobs, there's no time wasted driving or queuing. Very rare for something listed on the website not to be available within a day or so.

 

[Octopus]

Been into Wickes a couple of times recently - they have a fully loaded Wylex hi integrity board for a reasonable price!

 

[SJD]

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I. Don't understand why you would go to TLC or QVS? Aren't they for DIY?

If I can buy what I need at TLC or QVS at a good price, why wouldn't I use them? I more or less only do domestic work, and they stock many of the brands I use regularly - for example Wylex CUs, Crabtree accessories. It is far more important for me to be able to price up a job or order parts online and know what I'll pay.

 

[tazz]

Wilsons Electrical....only available in south east, always keep good stock
TLC....again good stock

 

[jaypp]

boss gets us to use;
local independant, service and price (99% of time)
gfe/eyre n elliston, for specific items
city/senate or eddies, location dependant

 

[Marvo]

The only relevant one would be RS Components but only about 2 or 3% of our spend. Their range is very good as is their service and deliveries but their prices can be somewhat rude.