LAP Products

YoungBart · Jul 14, 2012

Ok so I'm doing a little job for someone, (Just changing some switch/Socket/FCU, fronts) The lady I'm doing it for wanted some Nickel effect sockets, and she was mighty suprised when she saw the price, Even trade prices from wholesalers were a bit steep. But she has her heart set on them, and found some LAP sockets from screwfix
LAP 13A 2-Gang DP Switched Plug Socket Black Nickel | Screwfix.com

Has anyone used these LAP products before? Are they any good? or should I stay clear ?

ruston · Jul 14, 2012

Hhttp://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Wiring_Accessories_Menu_Index/Graphite/index.html

have a look at TLC their gear is usually ok.

ste mac · Jul 14, 2012

I have used the LAP stuff, it's ok. It's also the same stuff that Denmans call their "Designa" range.

DurhamSparky · Jul 14, 2012

used it and its a cheap version of BG Nexus range...!.... seemed ok but had a few failures on the threads

Strima · Jul 15, 2012

DurhamSparky said:
used it and its a cheap version of BG Nexus range...!.... seemed ok but had a few failures on the threads

Seems to be a weak point on them, heard of a few threads going.

YoungBart · Jul 15, 2012

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll end up buying some longer screws anyway as the fronts are going on a tiled wall. The customer has already ordered the sockets, But as long as there has been no serious issues with them it'll do for me.

jumpin jax · Jul 15, 2012

A mate of mine had an issue of not being able to get a plug top into the socket very easily.

Guitarist · Jul 15, 2012

YoungBart said:
Thanks for the replies guys, I'll end up buying some longer screws anyway as the fronts are going on a tiled wall. The customer has already ordered the sockets, But as long as there has been no serious issues with them it'll do for me.

Just make it clear that if the customer is specifying and buying the sockets, you will not put any kind of warranty on them other than your workmanship, and if they fail for any reason there will be a callout charge involved.
Always keep a bag of 50mm x 3.5mm screws in your box, along with a non-ratchet crimping tool just for the brass screw-cutting facility.