Anyone using Schneider Electric Switches

[jolintay]

oh, i didn't know that Shopee sells Schneider Electric switches too. Are they from local source or imported from other countries? Probably good to take note on the fulfillment leadtime and price.

 

[jolintay]

Good to know that all these players are leveraging on ecommerce platform. Seems like physical shops will suffer badly if this trend was to continue. I remember walking around all these lighting shops when i was renovating my house and all those common brands such as Philips, Schneider Electric... all popping out everywhere.

 

[limpingsim98]

The shop is a local seller, and price is comparable to schneider electric official store on lazada, reviews are mostly positive as well

Make sure is local agent stock and not those parallel imported one.

 

[jolintay]

what is the difference between local vs parallel import? Quality issue or warranty concern? Schneider Electric switches also have parallel import? If so, i guess should be cheaper?

 

[cscs3]

Much cheaper. But make sure is not those fake product.

 

[jolintay]

yes many fake products everywhere, especially on Qoo10, Taobao etc.
I just called Schneider Electric Singapore hotline. The customer service person asked me to go to their official distributors: https://www.se.com/sg/en/locate/337-networking-locator/where-to-buy

 

[Felicialim]

I have finally made up my mind which switches to go for. After much consideration between Legrand, Gira and SchneiderElectric, I have decided to go for Schneider Electric Pieno. It looks elegant and the shop gave me a good price. It is a happy day.

Hi may I know where you purchase your Schneider Switches? Is it really cheaper compare to Legrand?

 

[cscs3]

yes many fake products everywhere, especially on Qoo10, Taobao etc.
I just called Schneider Electric Singapore hotline. The customer service person asked me to go to their official distributors: https://www.se.com/sg/en/locate/337-networking-locator/where-to-buy

Offcouse they will tell you is fake as is not supply by local agent.
Even you buy from local walk in shop, is also printed Make In China.

 

[jolintay]

Many things are made in China now. We can't deny that. And "made in china" does not mean that it is fake. To be frank, no other countries can fake as well as them.

 

[cscs3]

Many things are made in China now. We can't deny that. And "made in china" does not mean that it is fake. To be frank, no other countries can fake as well as them.

You are right. Not all MIC products are bad quality.

 

[jolintay]

Have not been active on HWZ the past few weeks as i was busy doing online shopping... so many sales going on from 8.8 to National Day sales on Lazada, Taobao, Shopee.. Looking forward to 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, 12.12 soon

 

[cscs3]

You sure these branded switches are not made in China ? I remember my switches which come from my BTO switches are all from China.

They are. Make in China for sure.

 

[cscs3]

but from Schneider Electric the quality should be dependable right? idk. doesn't feel like it'll be scam. looking at the reviews also helps paint a good picture of their quality

Personally I preferred MK. Use Schneider switch once before. Fail after around 5 years. My previously switch make in UK one (come with my house, forgot the brand) last me 20+ years.

 

[jolintay]

alphau, rather than searching from online, why don't you check out from hardware shops or lighting shops? They will be able to give you the advice you need.

 

[LoneTraveller]

I want to change my very old MK light switches and wall sockets.

I’m considering those universal plug wall sockets. But most local online stores don’t carry it. Why? Not safe? Or should I stick with the stand types?

What to you call those box cases that hold the switches and sockets? Mine are not recessed inside the wall. Box type. The ones I find online are recessed type.

I don’t think I can use the existing ones because the two screws are diagonally opposite each other. Most switches’ screws are left and right.

The wall socket box cases, maybe I can using the existing ones. Are all wall sockets standardised sizes for the screws?

Should be able to lah. The normal wall sockets for hdb is 86x86 type. The screws will be provided when u buy the sockets. If u are unable to use the existing boxes, just take a picture and show to the hardware shop and they will be able to advise u. I changed my new hdb bto sockets to schneider sockets bought in malaysia and there is no issue with the screws.

 

[fallraen]

went with legrande galion range over schneider electric avatar on, because it was half the price. good luck!

 

[mrsmartyspecs]

went with legrande galion range over schneider electric avatar on, because it was half the price. good luck!

so how was the legrande galion range? can elaborate a little more?

 

[VacheronLim]

so how was the legrande galion range? can elaborate a little more?

https://www.legrand.com.sg/product/galion

their authorized dealer sells galion series at very competitive price range, and they are quite sleek looking too

 

[LoneTraveller]

I need to know what I’m asking. Otherwise, these shops think I noob and will chop carrot.



The problem is, it’s not 86x86.

On top of that, I’m considering those universal type so that I don’t have to use adaptors or convertors.

Is there like a supermart just selling everything electrical in Singapore? Those DIYs too limited.

Sg wall sockets are 86x86. That's the size of 1 socket (length x breadth). It does not matter whether u are using normal 3 pin socket or universal socket. Even if u buy from taobao and u choose 86x86 sockets, it will fit Singapore socket. 1 socket is 1 gang. 2 sockets joined together in a pair is known as 2 gang and 3 sockets joined as a trio is known as 3 gang. The same concept goes for switches.

Try choo chiang. My go to electrical specialists in sg.if Malaysia is not in lockdown, i would recommend u to go jb to buy. It's damn cheap!

 

[mrsmartyspecs]

Sg wall sockets are 86x86. That's the size of 1 socket (length x breadth). It does not matter whether u are using normal 3 pin socket or universal socket. Even if u buy from taobao and u choose 86x86 sockets, it will fit Singapore socket. 1 socket is 1 gang. 2 sockets joined together in a pair is known as 2 gang and 3 sockets joined as a trio is known as 3 gang. The same concept goes for switches.

Try choo chiang. My go to electrical specialists in sg.if Malaysia is not in lockdown, i would recommend u to go jb to buy. It's damn cheap!

Looking for cheap but quality ones! Any to recommend from Malaysia? like the brand/store etc?