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

[Dan]

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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.

 

[Octopus]

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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'