From the White plastic finished switches and sockets(from BG, MK, GET, etc) to the metal plate finished switches and sockets(flat plate metal, raised plate and stepped plate), there is a very wide range of switches, sockets, dimmers, switchsockets, spurs, cooker switches, European sockets, single or double, with our without insert, etc. Below are some articles that we wrote on our blog at the Switches and Sockets category (see also the related tags: Forbes & Lomax, forbes and Lomax, rotary dimmer, switches and sockets, switches, switchsockets, European sockets, dolly switches, dimming systems, etc), that can assist you in your choice:
- Forbes and Lomax switches and sockets
- About the sockets&European sockets, the compliance & the fitting;
- Metal rockers & new details about the Forbes&Lomax switches/dimmers;
- Forbes and Lomax switches, sockets and dimmers, all finishes, all ranges;
- Defining the Forbes and Lomax wiring devices, the types(dimmers, switches);
- Some instructions for the electricians/decorators about switches & dimmers;
- How to install the Forbes & Lomax socket outlets – advice for the electricians;
- The Invisible Plate range from Forbes and Lomax, introduction; also here;
- The Invisible Plate range from Forbes & Lomax, pictures;
- The Unlacquered brass range from Forbes & Lomax; also here;
- The Antique bronze range from Forbes and Lomax; also here;
- The Nickel Silver range from Forbes & Lomax; also here;
- The painted socket range from Forbes & Lomax; also here;
- The stainless steel range from Forbes and Lomax; also here; - Heritage Brass – M-Marcus – switches and sockets
- New Heritage Brass, the Low Profile Styled Cast Plate range;
- All the ranges from Heritage Brass – presentation in pictures;
- Heritage Brass Black Nickel Elite&Antique Brass Elite(flat plate&stepped plate);
- Heritage Brass switches&sockets: Contractor Range and Victorian Elite range;
- Heritage Brass Contractor range of switches, sockets and dimmers, metal plate;
- Heritage Brass Elite flat plate switches, sockets and dimmers;
- Heritage Brass, the Elite Stepped Plate switches, sockets, spurs and dimmers;
- Heritage Brass Victorian Elite range of switches, sockets and dimmers;
- Introducing the Antique Brass Elite&the Black Nickel Elite from Heritage Brass;
- Heritage Brass Georgian Elite flat plate metal switches, sockets and dimmers;
- The Heritage Brass Stylist Grid Flat Plate Collection;
- Flat plate metal switches&sockets, MK Insert – the Heritage Brass Stylist Grid;
- Ashley Norton Designer Collection of wiring devices, the Flat Plate Suite;
- Ashley Norton Designer Collection: the Imperial Suite and the Manhattan Suite;
- The Harmony Grid Cast Plate Collection from Heritage Brass, switches & sockets;
- Heritage Brass, the Studio Range of switches, sockets and dimmers;
- Heritage Brass switches and sockets, more details and models; - MK wiring devices, MK switches and sockets
- New: Introducing the MK MetalClad Plus Outdoor Switches and Sockets;
- MK wiring devices, MK Albany Plus, decorative switches and sockets; also here;
- MK wiring devices, MK Logic Plus, switched or unswitched sockets; also here; - BG – Wiring devices, BG switches and sockets
- pay less for the same high quality switches&sockets from British General;
- The BG Nexus range of wiring devices, indoor & outdoor switches & sockets;
- BG Nexus Moulded White wiring accessories, switches and sockets;
- Decorative brushed chrome flat plate double socket at a reduced price;
- BG Electrical, RCD protected wiring devices, BG switches and sockets;
- Weatherproof outdoor wiring accessories – IP rated outdoor sockets; - GET Electrical wiring devices
- GET Ultimate white moulded wiring accessories – switches and sockets;
- The GET Smart wireless dimmers, controlling wirelessly the connected lights;
- GET Ultimate screwless flat plate, metal flat plate switches and sockets;
- GET Ultimate Flat Plate Wiring Accessories, GET Ultimate switches&sockets;
- GET, the Ultimate range of wiring accessories and grid system, GET Fit and GET Adaptable, GET Style and GET Quality, the GET Ultimate switches and sockets;
- The GET Ultimate range of wiring accessories, switches and sockets;
- GET Ultimate Ultra-Slim moulded, Flat & screwless plates, Ultimate Grid; - Dimmers and Dimming Systems – Lutron:
- The Lutron Rania IR Dimmers, short guide to the product family;
- Lutron Rania digital dimmer, more about the Rania dimmers & accessories;
- how to choose a Lutron Rania digital dimmer, Rania IR dimmers;
- Lutron Rania digital dimmer with remote control, multi-location dimming;
- The Lutron Grafik QS Complete Light Control Solution, the system components;
- Lutron Grafik QS preset scenes for commercial&residential settings, full dimming;
- Lutron QS customisable preset light and blind control system, energy saving;
- The main features of the Lutron Grafik Eye QS Control Panel;
- Some of the control strategies used in the Lutron Grafik Eye QS;
- Expand the possibilities of your Grafik 3000 dimming system with auxiliary items;
- not just dimming the light: create the mood with Lutron Grafik 3000;
- One lighting control for any light source, the Grafik 3000 & Integrale;
- Lutron Solina Application, designer dimmers for floor and table lamps;
- Lutron dimmers, introducing Lutron Lyneo, Lutron Rania, and Lutron Solina;
- Lutron Dual Rania with round back box, Lutron dimmers - pipo.co.uk – switches, sockets, dimmers – all BG Nexus flat plate; also here;
- Energy Saving Switches – ES Solutions:
- Wall Mounted Presence Detector, energy saving presence detection switch;
- cheaper energy saving solutions – some PIR detectors & time lag switches;
- Energy Saving – Time Lag Switches, reduce the energy consumption;
- energy saving – save more than money with PIR presence detectors;
- Take control of your lighting & reduce the energy consumption;
- The Presence Detectors & the Absence Detectors explained, energy saving;
- energy saving switching/dimming presence detector types, lighting control; - Remotely control your lights via the Wireless Lighting Control switch(Wisebox)!
- 17th edition wiring regulations – guide
- Short guide to the 17th edition of the Wiring Regulations;
- Wiring Regulations 17th Edition, BS7671, introduction to the IEE Wiring Regulations;
- Short guide to the 17th edition of the Wiring regulations – main changes, the 2nd part;
- Tips: Avoid the potential electrical hazards by using a NICEIC-registered electricians;
- Tips: Rules for electrical safety in the home(read this before starting any electrical work)!
To buy online switches and sockets, visit the desired category: white plastic moulded finish, metal plate finished, modular and grid systems, outdoor switches and sockets, industrial and metal clad, switches and sockets backboxes, and then you can refine your choice by selecting the sub-category that matches your desired switch, socket, dimmer, switchsocket, spur, cooker switch, etc.
how to choose a Lutron Rania digital dimmer, Rania IR dimmers
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I have been tasked with the job in my company of reducing our companies carbon footprint by reduction of our electrical enegy consumption.
One of the processes I want to implement is the installation of Sound activated domestic light switches, such that when people enter offices sound from people speaking or moving about in the rooms switch on lighting in the rooms.
If no sound is detected after 5 minutes for example, the lights are automatically switched off.
I have tried the same process with PIR light switches, however there appears to be problems with sensitivity with these type of switches.
The alternative is using sound activated switches. Can you advise of any manufacturer or suppliers in the UK who manufacturer or supply such devices?
We are not yet distributing this kind of switches and sockets, the sound activated wiring accessories, therefore, we don’t have too much information that we can offer you on the subject. Sounds like an interesting and very futuristic range of accessories though…