Most Used Electrical Suppliers & Electrical Wholesalers

[Dan]

Recently we asked the forum who they used as their electrical suppliers the most. We asked for 3 or so options, and reasons why weren't mandatory but some provided details.

Electrical Suppliers - Who do you use the most on and offline? - http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/electrical-forum-general-electrical-forum/89077-electrical-suppliers-who-do-you-use.html (the old thread will be closed now this new poll has been created)

We've now collated the responses and have put them in a poll to allow the forum to vote for the most used electrical suppliers in the UK.

As not all electrical suppliers will be listed, we are happy to add to the poll if we spot more new names being mentioned in reply to this poll.

Votes are multiple choice - All votes are public, so everybody can see who has voted.

 

[moose]

The one i use most is not in you list

AB Electrical, wholesale

 

[GMES]

Well half the site buy from screwfix then? :24:

Not this Bloody half Mike, im mainly Electric center , edmundson, and yess, i couldnt see electric center on list so didn't vote.

 

[atm84]

Never use Rexel Senate or WF Senate as its called now in Kendal, Cumbria. Miserable staff, poor service and over charging.

 

[Slugg]

I use Edwardes Bros, Penge, South London, I (reluctantly) send clients to TLCs' website to choose stuff. Edwardes have updated their site but it's still pants! Maybe they haven't finished it yet?

 

[not clever]

• Screwfix = pants never have what contractor needs, just seem to cater for DIY bob with parts & advice.
• Electrifix= ok if its a larger store, if not odds on you'll be waiting for next day delivery at the store.
• CEF= cant make their minds up what they should charge from one week to the next.
• Yessss= don't care so long as they beat CEF prices (gave up with them as they ****ed up one order to many)
• Neweys = Ok but seem to favor the larger contractors (unless you know the manager:wink_smile: )
• Wilts = are ok
• Eyre& Elliston= are my preferred supplier, free delivery what ever the order, unless it's a way out item most bits are in stock.
• Medlock = I found some items are pricey but build is on the cheap side.On the plus side they do deliver FOC & most items are in stock.

 

[Rockingit]

I ticked local independent but it's Devondale Electrical Distributors Ltd, based in Exeter but all over the Southwest we use Glastonbury branch unrivaled service, here about and good prices too.

Ah...the big fat one pee'd me off over something once in there, and I've taken my business back over the way!!

 

[jengo22]

Most Used Electrical Suppliers & Electrical Wholesalers

Wired electrical glasgow

 

[kemlo]

I'd followed Dan's advice and was able to vote, but seems now that it was indeed Marvo's work in the background that also worked the magic! Thanks both!

 

[kemlo]

Use TLC (Southern) the most - they have good range, easy website ordering, fast delivery (usually free) to either base or site, and you know what the prices are going to be. Can make a trip to a branch if really urgent.
CEF have an extensive range but the prices you will be charged are total guesswork (because unknown and significant discounts can often be applied). If you used base catalogue prices to estimate and plan a job you'd be out of business really fast.
ElectricFix are good for urgent needs, even though their prices are not that wonderful.
CPC offer a very fast online service and prices are good, especially if you order using the codes in their monthly trade brochures.
Sometimes even B&Q comes up tops for general electrical supplies, conduit, trunking, etc. in an emergency, although obviously there's nothing much specialist there!

 

[Piratepete]

Being out in the sticks I mostly use the online supplier Shop4Electrical who are excellent for value and service.
They're pretty big but they're not in your list.

 

[kemlo]

Being out in the sticks I mostly use the online supplier Shop4Electrical who are excellent for value and service.
They're pretty big but they're not in your list.

I forgot about Shop4Electrical (as not on list) - agree that the value and service are indeed excellent! Would vote for them if hadn't already voted...

 

[Knobhead]

Kelmo, who are you working for?

 

[richy3333]

Is it just me or is it a sign of the times where the majority of members on an electrical forum are using DIY sheds like Screwfix and TLC almost exclusively?

I use them occasionally, but my account is with YESSS and the bulk of my purchasing goes through them.

I agree, It's a bit rough that so many people are using getscrewedfix. I always get better prices at The Electric Centre. Even YESS can't touch em. I'm also surprised that so many use CEF, when there are so many complaints!

 

[stevethesparks]

Eyre & Elliston are not on the list. They are my local / favoured wholesalers but I do purchase a fair amount from Screwfix also - too convenient.

 

[egginyourface]

Hello dan

Can you add Welham electrical wholesalere potters bar

They are a independent wholesaler based in potters bar. They give a good and personal service.

They also deliver to almost anywhere in London which is a big bonus

 

[gutterball]

How do the wholesalers break down as 1st,2nd and 3rd choices? Is screwfix leading because it's the favourite or because its everybody's 2nd or 3 choice.

 

[ferg]

Dan add electric center.

The best service, price and delivery times in my area.

 

[shanky887614]

I get my power tools etc from tw wholesale.

cant beat there price or service, if they dont have it they will grab there books and bring them to you till you find what your after

 

[petesparks1]

Can you add BEW (Balham electrical wholesalers) They have 13 branches mainly in the London / south east area.
Cheers Pete

 

[D.A.B_SOULTIONS]

Hi can you please add C&S Electrical Wholesale LTD in Devon, a top wholesaler who goes the extra mile, they have 3 branches in East Devon, well worth a mention, cheers

 

[nick_55555]

I came here from Google.
Thanks for the posts - learning lots!

 

[Knobhead]

An experiment ;-)

 

[telectrix]

3 to add, dan , if you want. 1. Electric Center. 2. Electrical Wholesale Supplies (Independent, Flint & northwich).
3. Electrical Trade Supplies ( ETS). Independent 1 Outlet, Newcastle, Staffs.

 

[matthepet]

ESU Inc has been in the electrical supply business for over 30 years. We have a large inventory of new, surplus and recycled electrical supplies both for the commercial and residential markets. We are a fully stocked Electrical Distributor and Electrical Wholesaler with many different lines in stock. We specialize in the obsolete and hard to find items. Our staff is very knowledgeable and our mission is to ensure that our customers expectations are exceeded.
Thanks.
wood

 

[matthepet]

ESU Inc has been in the electrical supply business for over 30 years. We have a large inventory of new, surplus and recycled electrical supplies both for the commercial and residential markets. We are a fully stocked Electrical Distributor and Electrical Wholesaler with many different lines in stock. We specialize in the obsolete and hard to find items. Our staff is very knowledgeable and our mission is to ensure that our customers expectations are exceeded.
wood **link removed**

 

[01jasjon]

Lockwell Electrical Distributors

 

[Jason Howard]

The list in so incomplete. There are many wholesaler companies that are not added in the list. But i have voted one from the list.

 

[Rob Steele]

Hi Can you add please:
Just Click Electrical Supplies - Leicester

 

[JoannaChen]

Recently we asked the forum who they used as their electrical suppliers the most. We asked for 3 or so options, and reasons why weren't mandatory but some provided details.

http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk...9077-electrical-suppliers-who-do-you-use.html (the old thread will be closed now this new poll has been created)

We've now collated the responses and have put them in a poll to allow the forum to vote for the most used electrical suppliers in the UK.

As not all electrical suppliers will be listed, we are happy to add to the poll if we spot more new names being mentioned in reply to this poll.

Votes are multiple choice - we will allow 2 votes per person. All votes are public, so everybody can see who has voted.

Hi dear,
Thank you so much!
This is very helpful


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[ferg]

I use electric center but can't vote for them...

Please add

 

[ipf]

I use electric center but can't vote for them...

Please add

Edmundson owned.

 

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[ferg]

Edmundson owned.

But with an entirely different ethic.

I use EC almost exclusively but won't give Eddies the time of day due to shyte customer service.

 

[John Barclay]

As a rule
Electric base Glasgow
electric cntr strlin
Ross ( Neweyes) Edinburgh west
as built up good relation ith them
hate eddis way of woring national contacts and big price difference
for lamps and gear RLT due o price and service

 

[Guest77]

Changed my mind, the mods won't appreciate my reply.

 

[Knobhead]

You’re going to appear very busy posting in this thread Mike due to the auto bump when a vote is cast. Ferg’s carried the blame for the last week, posting every few hours.


<EDIT>
I’m going to be carrying the can now ;-)

 

[Marvo]

Changed my mind, the mods won't appreciate my reply.

I saw your comment, there's a lot of posts deleted because this thread is like a spam magnet. I've reapproved the spam so you can see it, we also had some posts where an underhanded wholesaler using an alias was making some choice comments in this thread about one of his competitors, those posts are still deleted.

 

[Breeze]

I used travis Perkins for all electrical goods through work, for myself though I use ECS on meanwood road in Leeds and Oldfields on skipton or keighley both and the best independents I've ever dealt with

 

[Paul.M]

Same here, ECS, Falcon, Yess electrical are the main 3 I use. Screwfix & toolstaion for screws, drill bits, multitool blades etc.

 

[Idpost]

Select items from Toolstation. But mainly use screwfix (like to click and collect, as saves time and earns money through TopCashBack!) Occasionally use CEF oh and also LED hut (also onTopCashBack)