What kind of switch socket is good? How to choose a switch socket

We all know that switches and sockets are a common household material. Almost everyone will buy switches and sockets when decorating their house. There are many types of switches and sockets on the market, and different switches and sockets will have different effects. So what kind of switches and sockets are better? Let's take a closer look!

How to choose switches and sockets

1. Choose mainstream brands. Nowadays, whether it is a physical store or an online store, there are many types of sockets, various brands, models, shapes and specifications, etc., which dazzle us. If you really don't know how to choose, then choose mainstream brands, such as Schneider, Siemens, Bull, Panasonic, NVC, etc. The product quality is very good and you can buy it with confidence.

Second, you must learn to distinguish between good and bad. When buying, you must check whether the 3C certification and product logos are complete, and you can even go to the official website to check the certificate of conformity of this socket; when buying, if the bargaining range is particularly large, then you must be vigilant to prevent the seller from switching, and you must check the brand label in advance. The market prices are similar, and they will not easily increase the price.

3. The internal terminals and switch contacts should be neat and the overall feel should be heavy. The exterior craftsmanship should also be good, and the high-quality panel should not deform or change color after long-term pressing and plugging. Of course, appearance is also the focus of our consumption, and each brand will have several series for us to choose from.

Fourth, before buying, let the electrician give us a detailed list, including a few five-hole ones, a few three-hole 16A ones, etc. We also need to buy sockets with switches according to the needs of use to prevent damage caused by frequent plugging and unplugging, as well as waterproof boxes, blank panels, etc. After a while, we will show it to the merchant directly, and they will help us get it done.

Key points for choosing switches and sockets

When purchasing a switch, you can choose from six aspects: conductor material, panel material, contact material, switch indication, switch function keys and product certification.

1. Conductor material

Good switches and sockets are generally made of tin-phosphor bronze. Tin-phosphor bronze sheets have good elasticity, are not easy to heat up, are not easy to oxidize, have good electrical conductivity, are wear-resistant and are very safe.

2. Panel materials

The panels of good switches and sockets are generally made of high-quality ABS+PC materials, with a smooth appearance, strong flame retardant properties, good insulation, impact resistance, not easy to break, safe and durable.

3. Contact material

The larger the contacts of a switch socket, the better. The contacts of a good switch socket are generally made of silver-nickel alloy, which has good conductivity, is wear-resistant, not prone to poor contact, and is safer and more durable.

4. Switch indication

Traditional socket switch indicators use color blocks, and the panel is decorated with fluorescent strips. If the family space is larger, you can choose a multi-switch, which is convenient and practical.

5. Switch function key

Press the switch function key lightly. The lighter the slider sound, the smoother the feel, and the stronger the sense of rhythm, the better the quality of the switch and socket.

6. Quality Certification

3C certification is China's compulsory product certification system, which means that the product has been strictly evaluated as a qualified product. Excellent switches and sockets must have 3C certification to better ensure safety performance.

Tips for choosing switches and sockets

Generally speaking, the functions of mainstream switches and sockets on the market are not much different, and the main difference lies in the materials and designs.

Material

When buying switches and sockets, many people will consider whether the product is safe and beautiful, which is related to the material of the product. Currently, the mainstream materials on the market are ABS, PC and other materials.

Let's talk about the shell material first. Cheap switches will use ABS, which is engineering plastic. Although it has good insulation and is not easily affected by external factors such as temperature and humidity, ABS also has obvious disadvantages, that is, it is easy to deform and discolor, has a short lifespan, and has poor durability. Therefore, switches and sockets made of ABS are often cheaper, and many low-priced switches and sockets on the market are made of ABS.

Switches and sockets that cost a few hundred yuan are generally made of PC material. Not only do they feel good, but more importantly, they are resistant to aging and impact, and are more flame retardant than ABS. They are undoubtedly the first choice in the electrical industry.

Let's look at the conductor material. Although the switches on the market are currently made of copper alloy, the purity and thickness of the copper in switches and sockets that cost a few hundred yuan are far better than those that cost dozens of yuan. For example, the tin-phosphor bronze used in the Simon Electric E7 series is a very good material. The quality of the conductor material directly affects the corrosion resistance, conductivity and flame retardancy of the switch socket. In short, the safety of the switch socket is closely related to the conductor.

design

The design mentioned here is mainly divided into two aspects: one is the degree of aesthetics, and the other is whether it is a humanized design.

Imagine that the cost of decoration can be as low as hundreds of thousands or as high as tens of millions. Wouldn't switches and sockets with no sense of design or even ugly appearance become a failure in the home? Often switches and sockets that cost hundreds of dollars are carefully designed by professional designers, who not only consider the aesthetics, but also the humanization of the design. Some will use frosted and matte processes, and some will even try hundreds of times for the curvature of the switches and sockets. The elegant curve can become a bright spot in the home.

As a household necessity, switches and sockets must be chosen carefully.

What should I pay attention to when purchasing switches and sockets?

When buying switches and sockets, the first thing to pay attention to is the quality. Switches and sockets are practical products. No matter how good the appearance is, it will be useless if the quality is not good.

The second is to choose the brand. Foreign brands include Siemens, Schneider, Legrand, Simon, etc., so be careful when buying. Domestic brands such as Bull and Chint are also of good quality.

Finally, the appearance and color, in short, within your budget, you must buy good ones. Switches and sockets are indispensable for daily life. If you buy them all at once, it will be very troublesome in the future.