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18th Jan 2019, 12:54 pm | #121 | ||
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Re: Switched or Unswitched Sockets for HI-FI
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In a moment of madness I used the more general meaning of the word intrinsic, that is to say that as part of its design and construction it was safe to use in its intended environment. I'm always wary of bargain electrical products these days and it's no guarantee I guess in this era of counterfeiting but I expect my electrician will be fitting proper branded sockets etc etc. He know my feelings on this. A. Last edited by bikerhifinut; 18th Jan 2019 at 12:55 pm. Reason: bad spelin |
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18th Jan 2019, 1:42 pm | #122 |
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Re: Switched or Unswitched Sockets for HI-FI
Except that many of the "lesser brands" knock spots off the "market leaders" like MK. Give me BG sockets every time. Never will an MK product, bar blanking plates ever cross my doorstep again.
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18th Jan 2019, 3:53 pm | #123 |
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Re: Switched or Unswitched Sockets for HI-FI?
I've used MK for years and gone out of my way to get them, but over the past decade I've become progressively less enamored. Their stuff seem to have been repeatedly improved in the cost effectiveness direction. Finely engineered to be only just good enough for average use.
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18th Jan 2019, 4:09 pm | #124 |
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Re: Switched or Unswitched Sockets for HI-FI?
The last of the good MK sockets has rotary shutters.
The later ones are no better than basic "bulk pack" ones from electrical trade counters. |
18th Jan 2019, 10:20 pm | #125 | |
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As an electrician, over the last 10 years or so, I've considered MK as the product of last resort. A couple of years ago, I had to use an MK 32A switch with neon to run a ham cooker in a butcher's shop. This was a 23A purely resistive load so well within the switch rating. Firstly, the whole connection arrangement of the neon was dreadful and then after a week the whole thing melted resulting in me having to drive 100 mile round trip to replace it! Replaced with a GET one at lower cost and no further problems. Their consumer units were made of the most nasty plastic imaginable and I refused to use them at all. MK's only saving grace so far is their MCB's & RCD's. These still seem to be good quality and I've never had any problems with them so far! All the best Nick |
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18th Jan 2019, 11:50 pm | #126 |
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Re: Switched or Unswitched Sockets for HI-FI?
I seem to have dragged this off topic.
Apologies all round. I am sure my professional electrician will fit appropriately suitable hardware and quality wiring to a high standard. I have to trust somebody and as he's the guy with the certificates I can only go with his guidance. Ok I will let you get back to the humorous electron hunt. A. |
19th Jan 2019, 1:48 am | #127 |
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Re: Switched or Unswitched Sockets for HI-FI?
Topic? Which one?
The original one was a bit tongue in cheek anyway, and it meandered from there. The OP bailed out at post 75. |
19th Jan 2019, 12:43 pm | #128 |
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19th Jan 2019, 1:35 pm | #129 |
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Re: Switched or Unswitched Sockets for HI-FI?
The OP has not visited the forum since just after #75 was posted and it would have been the last post he could have read. See public profile. I assume that as a moderator Bill will have access to more detailed information.
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19th Jan 2019, 1:59 pm | #130 |
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Re: Switched or Unswitched Sockets for HI-FI?
The first few posts provided all the info the OP needed, the rest is just the regulars getting some entertainment from a pet subject. If the site ever seems too bloated, it's fine by me to dump my posts in the thread.
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19th Jan 2019, 2:02 pm | #131 |
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O.K. Alan: thanks.
All I was trying to do was to clear some confusion that seemed to have arisen and contribute to the efficient running of this forum. I have every confidence that the moderator, Bill, AC/HL, is in full control of this matter. I have nothing else to add. Al. |
19th Jan 2019, 4:20 pm | #132 | |
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We're occasionally criticised for attempts to keep threads on topic. As a counterbalance threads such as this one run for a while, until the inevitable post too far. This seems a logical place to end this one, so "That's all folks" |
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