wholesalers

[sparkya]

Hiya

Is there anywhere online that you would recommend for using to buy materials. Im currently using CEF and Ritchies but is there any advice on better?

 

[rocker]

Meteor for cheap stuff. RS or TLC for quality.

Would also recommend going to your local wholesalers.

 

[Guest123]

Depends where you're based and what sort of kit you're after really.

I use CEF & Edmundsons and dont really have any problems with either. A lot of guys dont like CEF, experiences differ all over I suppose.

RS & CPC are good for non standard kit.

 

[High Tower]

Anyone use BEW ??

 

[SirKit Breaker]

screwfix and toolstation amongst others. Both do overnight delivery.

 

[nickblake]

the M2 range at CEF nothing but problems ,neons blowing up not working ,cooker switches not working , having said that the Click range are realy good

 

[pennywise]

CEF around my way are awful over charging, double billing and poor counter staff. Dread the times when I have to use them, though as said above areas differ so much

 

[rocker]

CEF around my way are awful over charging, double billing and poor counter staff. Dread the times when I have to use them, though as said above areas differ so much

Exactly. Have had nothing but problems on the rare occasion I use them, also find them wildly expensive and have had to tell the guy at the counter off over the phone when he sold a customer of mine a '17th board' which was just an 8 way board with an RCD as an incomer. OK sure the guys there wear a nice shirt and tie and there's always someone there when you walk in (which is the ONLY complaint I have about my local guys, Total; you have at least a five minute wait before they deign you with their prescence) but at the end of the day, that isn't worth paying four times as much for something that doesn't work, as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Amp David]

The counter staff problem must be common for CEF then. Thats the only reason I won't set foot in my local branch. Absolute a holes.

Manager is a top lad, but he still won't grasp why I won't use them

 

[b-spark]

Denmans really good all rounders! They have a online site. They do it all.

 

[wattsup]

Screwfix are a pain, never have the stuff you want, but they will get it in 48hrs.
CEF are a waste of space, very overpriced (unless a loyal custome, with an account, even then their prices are overboard, they like 30 day invoice)
My local supplier is good on price and when they have the gear in stock i need, i always use them. Always use your local supplier, otherwise tesco will take over the world -+

 

[Rappid]

I use TLC.

TLC Electrical Supplies

 

[Sparky Ninja]

I try to avoid CEF as much as possible. From my experience, they have no idea of stock, have no will to be co-operative and keep trying to push proteus towards me.

I try to stick using Electric Centre as they are much more co-operative.
WF don't stock often what I require, however they are very often the quickest to obtain stock on request.
I have no problem with edmundson, however I rarely have used them due to geographic differences.

I've used TLC on occasions and am very impressed with there range. Particularly things like dimmer switches and decorative sockets etc.

 

[BigBreakfast]

Hi all,

I use C.E.F and Holland house along side RS and Senate. Had stopped using C.E.F years ago due to inaccurate invoicing and pushing shoddy goods that I just did not want! But new manager in place and service has improved and invoicing accurate (so far). I find their prices comparable to local supplier (Holland House). For service though, you cannot beat RS . They are pushing more and more to try and get business, they just lack some ranges. Don't put all my eggs in one basket though and try and keep suppliers on their toes!

 

[jeremy]

If anyone is working in Northern Ireland I can't recommend Park Electrical and Demesne Electrical highly enough. I've used BEW when working in London and can't fault them.

 

[High Tower]

Cool I wanted to see what people thought of BEW as I have just moved to them from Denmans I have found em to be great but I'm still in the honeymoon period

 

[mattyevz]

I find TLC very good,there website is easy to use too.I sometimes use edmunsons but they seem to shaft me on the prices.

 

[telectrix]

CEF always overcharge. I pay cash so i query the amount there and then and they come back with a lower price.do they think they are retailers? best one they tried was to ask for £19 for 100m telephone 2 pair, when I asked why how much. the a hole said its cause of the price of copper. Got him down to £13 went to job and wondered why my magnetic pick up tool stuck to it. was mild steel wire with a couple of microns of copper coat. Electric Center every time for me. good prices. good gear

 

[J@mes]

I use TLC too, not had any problems with anything I have bought from them, although it drives me nuts that they dont sell 2.5mm 3core flex in black. WHY NOT????

Also use Newies if I have time to visit or need things straight away, but I have had varied experiences between their stores as to how good they are. Depends on the staff I guess!

 

[Sintra]

Been using Neweys alot recently and the service i am getting is second to none. Phone them up before 4.30 and they have gear delivered to the branch by 7.30 next morning from a central warehouse.