MK Logic Plus vs Hager Sollysta - which one should I choose?

[Alla Musica]

At the time, between 28W and 40W lamps were fitted.

I'm truly sorry to hear what happened to you. That's just unreasonable, given that it's far below the limit and that it's a simple switch rather than electronic...

 

[pc1966]

It wasn't a loose wire, so either a dodgy contact or plaster dust had got in. I had a broken faceplate that had got dropped before installation and swapped out the switch insert and no problem since then.

OK, getting plaster dust inside would explain things and is not a manufacturer-related fault.

 

[Ric2013]

OK, getting plaster dust inside would explain things and is not a manufacturer-related fault.

I wouldn't want to judge a manufacturer on a single switch failure anyway, and we don't know if it was plaster. There was obviously dust in the air due to various decorating works and it didn't seem to affect any of the switched sockets or other switches that are in the same room; however, if I did carry out an autopsy, the result wasn't conclusive.

All I am saying is that, statistically, MK Logic Plus hasn't been the most reliable lightswitch in this house because there were 5 installed 15 years ago (if we count a 2G switch as two) and one failed. You could also say that the very old Ashley lightswitches haven't been reliable because there were 4 in use 15 years ago and one has since failed. The sample size is insufficient and there a lot of lightswitches in this house and some get used more than others. I just thought I'd add my sample to the other 5 pages as, combined, the sample size becomes more meaningful.

 

[Alla Musica]

I wouldn't want to judge a manufacturer on a single switch failure anyway, and we don't know if it was plaster. There was obviously dust in the air due to various decorating works and it didn't seem to affect any of the switched sockets or other switches that are in the same room; however, if I did carry out an autopsy, the result wasn't conclusive.

All I am saying is that, statistically, MK Logic Plus hasn't been the most reliable lightswitch in this house because there were 5 installed 15 years ago (if we count a 2G switch as two) and one failed. You could also say that the very old Ashley lightswitches haven't been reliable because there were 4 in use 15 years ago and one has since failed. The sample size is insufficient and there a lot of lightswitches in this house and some get used more than others. I just thought I'd add my sample to the other 5 pages as, combined, the sample size becomes more meaningful.

On the other hand, speaking of Logic Plus, I'm having problems with my terminal screws which have worn out upon installation (3 out of 5 gangs failed). Never going for it again.

 

[Alla Musica]

the Mode and Polar ranges were made in China...

And so are the Hager Sollysta line, FYI.

 

[Ric2013]

And so are the Hager Sollysta line, FYI.

What about Electrium (Crabtree, Marbo[ourn], Volex, and Wylex brands)? Wikipedia still shows one UK factory, whatever that means...

 

[Alla Musica]

What about Electrium (Crabtree, Marbo[ourn], Volex, and Wylex brands)? Wikipedia still shows one UK factory, whatever that means...

I'll email them - please wait for my next reply. Cheers

 

[nicebutdim]

And so are the Hager Sollysta line, FYI.

I expect most low priced goods to be manufactured in China, but thought I'd read that Click manufactured accessories in the UK. I guess they'd be much more expensive if made here.

 

[nicebutdim]

What about Electrium (Crabtree, Marbo[ourn], Volex, and Wylex brands)? Wikipedia still shows one UK factory, whatever that means...

Possibly UK assembly of some components or manufacture of more specialised items.

 

[Alla Musica]

I expect most low priced goods to be manufactured in China, but thought I'd read that Click manufactured accessories in the UK.

Not to worry at all - you're not the only one who suggested that Click accessories were made in the UK!
(And it's just a bit cringe to me that there are tons of made-in-China items that just aren't available in China)

I guess they'd be much more expensive if made here.

Makes total sense. No wonder the Varilight white unfurnished dimmer faceplate (UK-made) were far more expensive, i.e. £7~£8, while that of Click is only £1~£2.