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M.K. Light Switches.

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I have just been fitting some customer bought M.K. sockets and light switches; white Logic style.


I do not like the captive screws as they are initially very difficult to turn and you never quite know when they are fully tightened. I also do not like the very shallow light switch terminals that allow wires to come out, especially if twisted together. I ended up using a battery screwdriver to tighten the screws as my hands were starting to hurt.


Others' views please?


Z.
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    Nikp:
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    I have just been fitting some customer bought M.K. sockets and light switches; white Logic style.


    I do not like the captive screws as they are initially very difficult to turn and you never quite know when they are fully tightened. I also do not like the very shallow light switch terminals that allow wires to come out, especially if twisted together. I ended up using a battery screwdriver to tighten the screws as my hands were starting to hurt.


    Others' views please?


    Z.


    We use MK a lot in commercial and industrial, I personally find the stuff great, admittedly the grid switch module connections could be a little deeper, but as for the the FCUs are great to install especially as all connections are in a nice straight line and you don’t have to keep twisting the accessory around to find which terminal is which, definitely wouldn’t be twisting cables together though, or using battery tools to tighten terminals. 




    Problems with MK light switch quality | ElectriciansForums.net


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    Zoomup:
    Nikp:
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    I have just been fitting some customer bought M.K. sockets and light switches; white Logic style.


    I do not like the captive screws as they are initially very difficult to turn and you never quite know when they are fully tightened. I also do not like the very shallow light switch terminals that allow wires to come out, especially if twisted together. I ended up using a battery screwdriver to tighten the screws as my hands were starting to hurt.


    Others' views please?


    Z.


    We use MK a lot in commercial and industrial, I personally find the stuff great, admittedly the grid switch module connections could be a little deeper, but as for the the FCUs are great to install especially as all connections are in a nice straight line and you don’t have to keep twisting the accessory around to find which terminal is which, definitely wouldn’t be twisting cables together though, or using battery tools to tighten terminals. 




    Problems with MK light switch quality | ElectriciansForums.net




    Didn’t your original post ask for others views? 


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    I have MK stuff throughout my home, including the nice white ones with sharp corners, and decorative brass ones. There are metal clad ones in the garage and shed. All very reliable.


    I do not have a problem with the modern stuff, but I have not tried the newer budget range.


    Delivery of the fancier sockets, etc. is very hit and miss - largely miss. Not much point in making a good product if you will not deliver on time!
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    Nikp:
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    Nikp:
    Zoomup:

    I have just been fitting some customer bought M.K. sockets and light switches; white Logic style.


    I do not like the captive screws as they are initially very difficult to turn and you never quite know when they are fully tightened. I also do not like the very shallow light switch terminals that allow wires to come out, especially if twisted together. I ended up using a battery screwdriver to tighten the screws as my hands were starting to hurt.


    Others' views please?


    Z.


    We use MK a lot in commercial and industrial, I personally find the stuff great, admittedly the grid switch module connections could be a little deeper, but as for the the FCUs are great to install especially as all connections are in a nice straight line and you don’t have to keep twisting the accessory around to find which terminal is which, definitely wouldn’t be twisting cables together though, or using battery tools to tighten terminals. 




    Problems with MK light switch quality | ElectriciansForums.net




    Didn’t your original post ask for others views? 




    Others' views greatly appreciated.

    https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+china+production+line+electric+screwdriver&docid=608055472420096468&mid=C2E20636607BF8A14082C2E20636607BF8A14082&view=detail&FORM=VIRE


    Z.


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    Zoomup:
    Nikp:
    Zoomup:
    Nikp:
    Zoomup:

    I have just been fitting some customer bought M.K. sockets and light switches; white Logic style.


    I do not like the captive screws as they are initially very difficult to turn and you never quite know when they are fully tightened. I also do not like the very shallow light switch terminals that allow wires to come out, especially if twisted together. I ended up using a battery screwdriver to tighten the screws as my hands were starting to hurt.


    Others' views please?


    Z.


    We use MK a lot in commercial and industrial, I personally find the stuff great, admittedly the grid switch module connections could be a little deeper, but as for the the FCUs are great to install especially as all connections are in a nice straight line and you don’t have to keep twisting the accessory around to find which terminal is which, definitely wouldn’t be twisting cables together though, or using battery tools to tighten terminals. 




    Problems with MK light switch quality | ElectriciansForums.net




    Didn’t your original post ask for others views? 




    Others' views greatly appreciated.

    https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+china+production+line+electric+screwdriver&docid=608055472420096468&mid=C2E20636607BF8A14082C2E20636607BF8A14082&view=detail&FORM=VIRE


    Z.




    That must be a right mission dragging that around all day to do up a couple of light switches. 


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    Nikp:
    Zoomup:
    Nikp:
    Zoomup:
    Nikp:
    Zoomup:

    I have just been fitting some customer bought M.K. sockets and light switches; white Logic style.


    I do not like the captive screws as they are initially very difficult to turn and you never quite know when they are fully tightened. I also do not like the very shallow light switch terminals that allow wires to come out, especially if twisted together. I ended up using a battery screwdriver to tighten the screws as my hands were starting to hurt.


    Others' views please?


    Z.


    We use MK a lot in commercial and industrial, I personally find the stuff great, admittedly the grid switch module connections could be a little deeper, but as for the the FCUs are great to install especially as all connections are in a nice straight line and you don’t have to keep twisting the accessory around to find which terminal is which, definitely wouldn’t be twisting cables together though, or using battery tools to tighten terminals. 




    Problems with MK light switch quality | ElectriciansForums.net




    Didn’t your original post ask for others views? 




    Others' views greatly appreciated.

    https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+china+production+line+electric+screwdriver&docid=608055472420096468&mid=C2E20636607BF8A14082C2E20636607BF8A14082&view=detail&FORM=VIRE


    Z.




    That must be a right mission dragging that around all day to do up a couple of light switches. 




    Well if the lad isn't sweeping up or making the tea he does the lugging. Either him or the robot.


    Z.


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    My favourite is on a ring socket where the two cpcs have been twisted together all the way back to where the sheaths enter the back box. So you can't even cut back and start afresh. On the plus side it ensures good continuity!
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    wallywombat:

    My favourite is on a ring socket where the two cpcs have been twisted together all the way back to where the sheaths enter the back box. So you can't even cut back and start afresh. On the plus side it ensures good continuity!


    Oh yes, got them at home. ?


    On the plus side, the work is neat and tidy.


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    "Shame to see what used to be the Rolls Royce of electrical accessories descend into rubbish, and over-priced rubbish at that. I have some original 1980s square edge MK stuff in my house - absolutely bombproof - large all-brass tunnel terminals and screws and a nice hard brown plastic back to house them in.

    I now refuse to fit MK anything - their Logic range is shyte and has resulted in many call outs for light switch failure. Their socket outlets are the same, absolute rubbish, along with those from Hager. Give me Contactum all day long."


    I agree, but, to my mind, MK were living on their name previous to that, 60s & early 70s OK but by late 70s and 80s onwards not so good.

    Contactum are my preff for a long time, however their socket terminals are not quite as good as they used to be. As always, far more returns on MK (common) than Contactum (rare event) and MK original Logic were SP switched sockets but Contactum were DP switched sockets for a very long time.


    One contractor was heard to refer to MK as "Expensive Crap" I agreed with him (although they look pretty)

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