Modular switches for home that last long

Ssreek

Ssreek

Adept
I've been using Anchor Roma models for few years. They are very good but still not the "lasts long" type always. Switches didn't fail, lasted at least 2 years. Spring in sockets become loose maybe in 1.5 to 2 years if used extensively. For the price we pay, these are very good. The main reason I like them is, it's available everywhere.
But fan regulators of Roma are crap. They don't fail often, but the speed regulation failed in few months.
 
nikhilpal

nikhilpal

Disciple
I have Anchor Roma in my house for about 10 years. Only one power plug socket has been damaged over the years, that too due to using blower in it. But its fan regulator is very bad, after few months it works either on full speed or on lowest speed. Because of this, local retailers stopped selling them. Have to buy online every time.

2nd floor have RR kabel since about 4 years, switches are good but sockets are very bad if you have 2 pin plug it is very difficult to insert.

I will suggest you to check different shops in different locations in your city to find which brand/model commonly available.
 
sato1986

sato1986

Skilled
nikhilpal said:
I have Anchor Roma in my house for about 10 years. Only one power plug socket has been damaged over the years, that too due to using blower in it. But its fan regulator is very bad, after few months it works either on full speed or on lowest speed. Because of this, local retailers stopped selling them. Have to buy online every time.

2nd floor have RR kabel since about 4 years, switches are good but sockets are very bad if you have 2 pin plug it is very difficult to insert.

I will suggest you to check different shops in different locations in your city to find which brand/model commonly available.
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Based on these issues I shall recommend further specific models of items even if people buy Goldmedal nixon modular switches

1. Fan regulator : Goldmedal Nixon "Galaxy knob regulator 5 speed full rotary"
This fan regulator comes with a flat type knob which is tough to pull out and tough to break. And very importantly, it allows for proper fan speed control 0->5->4->3->2->1->0 (this is the way fan speeds should be operated) which gives good amps to fan motor hence protecting fans from underload motor damage.

2. Socket 6A: 5 pin model (this has slanting safety shutters which can be used with two-pin device easily as well)

3. Socket 25A: for blower as blowers are rated 2000w (which is 220V 10Amp) but can go easily up to 3000W (Many OFRs are more watts) hence 25Amp socket with 20Amp switch recommended.
 
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