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Switches and Sockets News

Switches and Sockets News

Introducing the Switches and Sockets News at Sparks - Product news related to switches, sockets, dimmers, shaver sockets, and many other wiring accessories.

On our website, we distribute a wide range of switch and socket manufacturers such as Forbes and Lomax, Heritage Brass, Schneider (formerly known as GET), MK Electric, Knightsbridge, BG Nexus (or BG Electrical), Varilight, etc.

Via this section of the blog we speak of the great technologies these manufacturers bring to the table, the amazing ranges and finishes they produce, and the most popular switches and sockets in the market which can also be found on our website.


The BG Nexus Storm Wiring Devices, IP66 rated wiring accessories for outdoors!

The BG Nexus Storm Wiring Devices, IP66 rated wiring accessories for outdoors!

30/09/2011 sparksdirect

The BG Nexus Storm is a new range of IP Rated accessories designed to protect the potentially...

The Forbes and Lomax Combination range(telecom, data, audio, and visual devices)

The Forbes and Lomax Combination range(telecom, data, audio, and visual devices)

13/09/2011 sparksdirect

Forbes and Lomax offers some of the most classy and stylish switches and sockets, including the...

MK Masterseal Plus Outdoor Wiring Devices: features and benefits, the double socket

MK Masterseal Plus Outdoor Wiring Devices: features and benefits, the double socket

05/09/2011 sparksdirect

This article is a continuation of, The MK Masterseal Plus Outdoor Sockets(IP66 rated, fully...

The MK Masterseal Plus Outdoor Sockets, IP66 rated, fully enclosed

The MK Masterseal Plus Outdoor Sockets, IP66 rated, fully enclosed

02/09/2011 sparksdirect

We have recently added some of the MK Masterseal Plus wiring devices at the Outdoor Switches and...

New from Heritage Brass: the Primed White Screwless range of switches and sockets

New from Heritage Brass: the Primed White Screwless range of switches and sockets

02/08/2011 sparksdirect

Heritage Brass has recently added to their catalog a few ranges of switches and sockets - like the...

Heritage Brass Paintable Sockets: a new range of Primed White Metal Wiring Devices!

Heritage Brass Paintable Sockets: a new range of Primed White Metal Wiring Devices!

21/07/2011 sparksdirect

This just in: Heritage Brass has a new range of wiring devices, a new finish - the primed metal...

The BG Euro Modules - a flexible wiring solution for the needs of modern installations

The BG Euro Modules - a flexible wiring solution for the needs of modern installations

10/05/2011 sparksdirect

The BG Euro Modules are a flexible solution to meet all the needs of the modern installations. On...

New 3 compartment Floor Box, raised FloorBox with three compartments for wiring devices

New 3 compartment Floor Box, raised FloorBox with three compartments for wiring devices

05/04/2011 sparksdirect

The Raised Floor Box FLOORBOX with three compartments offers a simple and efficient method of...

Flat Plate Floor Sockets - the Heritage Brass Elite Floor Sockets are now online!

Flat Plate Floor Sockets - the Heritage Brass Elite Floor Sockets are now online!

29/03/2011 sparksdirect

We are still working on getting the pictures for these stylish wiring devices, but at least for...

BG Nexus White Plastic Switches and Sockets, pictures of dimmers and data sockets

BG Nexus White Plastic Switches and Sockets, pictures of dimmers and data sockets

28/03/2011 sparksdirect

After introducing the stylish BG Nexus White Moulded Plastic range(Switches and Sockets, Features...

BG Nexus White Plastic Switches and Sockets: pictures of the stylish switches and sockets

BG Nexus White Plastic Switches and Sockets: pictures of the stylish switches and sockets

24/03/2011 sparksdirect

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the pictures of this stylish range of white plastic wiring devices -...

BG Nexus White Moulded Plastic range of Switches and Sockets, Features in Pictures

BG Nexus White Moulded Plastic range of Switches and Sockets, Features in Pictures

22/03/2011 sparksdirect

Every range of items has a cool presentation coming from the manufacturer at one point in time,...

The Danlers DP1D 10VDC MB Manual High Frequency Dimmer for multiple ballasts with 1-10VDC input

The Danlers DP1D 10VDC MB Manual High Frequency Dimmer for multiple ballasts with 1-10VDC input

17/03/2011 sparksdirect

The Danlers DP1D 10VDC MB is part of the manual high frequency dimmers taking multiple ballasts...

CP Electronics SPIR-PRM wall mounted PIR presence detector with lux level sensing and time delay

CP Electronics SPIR-PRM wall mounted PIR presence detector with lux level sensing and time delay

16/03/2011 sparksdirect

Part of the wide range of SPIR energy saving switches from CP Electronics, the SPIR-PRM is a...

Green-i switches in white, bronze, and steel - stylish energy saving controls for home

Green-i switches in white, bronze, and steel - stylish energy saving controls for home

07/03/2011 sparksdirect

We have already introduced the CP Electronics Green-I range of Energy Saving switches and dimmers...

The BG 900 series of switches and sockets, white moulded wiring devices(superb quality)

The BG 900 series of switches and sockets, white moulded wiring devices(superb quality)

23/02/2011 sparksdirect

Since we were recently updating this moulded white range from British General, we thought it would...

The MODE SD1500 Slider Dimmer, Mode Lighting SD1500 mains voltage dimmer(energy saving)

The MODE SD1500 Slider Dimmer, Mode Lighting SD1500 mains voltage dimmer(energy saving)

15/02/2011 sparksdirect

Not sure if you noticed the Mode SD1500 Slider Dimmer - an energy saving device from Mode...

The CP Electronics PDS-PRM Wall PIR Presence Detector(no neutral PIR detector)

The CP Electronics PDS-PRM Wall PIR Presence Detector(no neutral PIR detector)

11/02/2011 sparksdirect

This article introduces an energy saving device from CP Electronics - the PDS-PRM No Neutral Wall...

CP Electronics MRT16-WP - touch activated Weatherproof multi-range time delay switch

CP Electronics MRT16-WP - touch activated Weatherproof multi-range time delay switch

21/01/2011 sparksdirect

The CP Electronics MRT16-WP and the CP Electronics MRT16-WP/TN are two touch activated...

Introducing the CP Electronics MWS1 Microwave Wall Presence Detector (energy saving device)

Introducing the CP Electronics MWS1 Microwave Wall Presence Detector (energy saving device)

17/01/2011 sparksdirect

The CP Electronics MWS1 series of microwave presence detector switches are designed to provide...

Introducing the CP Electronics MWS6-PRM Low Profile Microwave Presence and Absence Detector

Introducing the CP Electronics MWS6-PRM Low Profile Microwave Presence and Absence Detector

24/12/2010 sparksdirect

After introducing the CP Electronics MWS3A-PRM adjustable microwave presence/absence detector, the...

The New CP Electronics SPIR-F/C Ceiling Mounted Presence Detector with internal lux sensor

The New CP Electronics SPIR-F/C Ceiling Mounted Presence Detector with internal lux sensor

23/12/2010 sparksdirect

The new CP Electronics SPIR-F/C ceiling mounted presence detector can be easily mounted onto a...

Introducing the CP Electronics EBDSPIR-HB-PRM Ceiling Presence Detector with Lux Level Adjustment

Introducing the CP Electronics EBDSPIR-HB-PRM Ceiling Presence Detector with Lux Level Adjustment

22/12/2010 sparksdirect

This device is yet another Energy Saving Solution from CP Electronics. The CP Electronics...

Introducing the CP Electronics MWS3A-PRM Adjustable Microwave Presence and Absence Detector

Introducing the CP Electronics MWS3A-PRM Adjustable Microwave Presence and Absence Detector

20/12/2010 sparksdirect

This energy saving device - the CP Electronics MWS3A-PRM - is an adjustable microwave presence /...

Introducing the CP Electronics MRT16-PC Pull Cord multi-range Time Delay Switch(lighting, heating, ventilation)

Introducing the CP Electronics MRT16-PC Pull Cord multi-range Time Delay Switch(lighting, heating, ventilation)

17/12/2010 sparksdirect

The CP Electronics MRT16 series of time delay switches are designed to provide timed control of...

The new CP Electronics Vitesse Modular VITM4 range of Switching Modules, cost effective

The new CP Electronics Vitesse Modular VITM4 range of Switching Modules, cost effective

15/12/2010 sparksdirect

The Vitesse Modular™ from CP Electronics represents the culmination of years of research into how...

Introducing the CP Electronics RBT1, a 20A High Output Electronic Run Back Timer(energy saving)

Introducing the CP Electronics RBT1, a 20A High Output Electronic Run Back Timer(energy saving)

14/12/2010 sparksdirect

The RBT1 run back timer manufactured by CP Electronics (see their presentation page of RBT1 here)...

Introducing the CP Electronics MRT16-PB Push Time Lag switch for heating, lighting, and ventilation

Introducing the CP Electronics MRT16-PB Push Time Lag switch for heating, lighting, and ventilation

02/12/2010 admin

The MRT16PB Push Button Time Lag Switch is part of the CP Electronics Timers: time lag switches,...

New GITL Energy Saving green-i time lag switch, the GITLC Time Lag Switch with no neutral

New GITL Energy Saving green-i time lag switch, the GITLC Time Lag Switch with no neutral

26/11/2010 admin

The GITL Time Lag Switch from CP Electronics is part of the green-i range of energy saving devices...

Introducing the Green-I GI2DC double dimmer switch, energy saving 2G intelligent dimmer

Introducing the Green-I GI2DC double dimmer switch, energy saving 2G intelligent dimmer

18/11/2010 admin

Remember the CP Electronics energy saving dimmers - the Green-I GI2DPC and the Green-I GIDPC? This...

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