Grid systems

[lvukol]

Any favorite grid systems for anyone or are they all as much of a pain as one another. I only have experience using Legrand and MK.

Will any make of grid system work in a standard 25mm back box or do some only work with there own back boxes?

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Many Thanks

 

[wozz]

i think mk must be the easiest although i havnt worked with loads of them, all i can say is hamilton has to be one of the most expensive much to my suprise! i think i was quoted something like

 

[danny7299]

i have used crabtree, they have been ok...

 

[lvukol]

Every worked with "Varlight PowerGrid"???

Cheapest for what i need from TLC....

 

[Megaohm7]

I have only used the MK system myself and find them easy enough to work with and they tend to be reliable too

 

[lvukol]

any experience with a grid system not fitting in a standard 25mm back box?

 

[wozz]

do you mean a surface or recessed box? if its surface MK do boxes designed to take the grid.

 

[lvukol]

25mm metal recessed box. Already installed in the wall and now want to install a grid system. Have i got to replace the box with a grid manufactures specific system now?

 

[Evans Electric]

Grid ranges should fit all standard KO boxes.

 

[NozSpark]

Grid ranges should fit all standard KO boxes.

Might be better with a 35mm box though... (if you're fitting it)

 

[green-hornet]

I only work with the MK range.

One problem I have found is the dimmer range which takes up two slots in the grid (1000watt).

Overheating is another problem and I try to use a deep box if I can.