Wall switches are constantly evolving and it is worth thinking about how to reduce costs in the face of significant price increases for raw materials and to speed up production efficiency in the face of labor shortages. For purchasers, this means sourcing high quality products at the lowest possible cost. For wall switches, I am sure you are all very familiar with the conventional iron frame plus panel mounting, but it is costly and labor intensive. The new Mini grid range is now a new trend in wall switches, which are easy to install and can be freely combined to provide customized options. We will tell you more about it in the following sections.

Advantage 1: Easy to install

1) Mini grid vs iron frame

With regard to the mounting combination of wall switches, there are currently two designs on the market. One is the mini grid, which does not require an iron frame and is simply snapped into the panel (mounting plates). The other requires an iron frame, which is not as easy to install as the mini grid. And iron frames are starting to be phased out, as metal panels are starting to use bakelite instead of iron. This is why the mini grid is more popular.

2) Can be fixed with just one screw

However, the Mini grid still needs to be fixed with a screw. While the current conventional model generally has 1 screw for 1 functional part, the new model has a new structural design that allows for 2 functional parts to be fixed with only 1 screw. This directly reduces installation costs and increases production efficiency.

Advantage 2: Freedom of combination

In the past, wall switches were made with fixed functional parts, which could not be separated from the panel after production. In contrast, the Grid series are individual function pieces that can be freely combined and matched according to different needs. Not only can they be combined with single or double 10A switches, they can also be combined with fuse modules, heat modules, 20AX modules, etc.

A wide range of modules can be mounted on the panel simply by means of a single screw fixing, allowing contractors to design their own switch types and customize the installation. The current HomeBest range, which combines white finish and mini grid modules, makes it very flexible for installation and is very suitable for large property projects. HomeBest products are also BS compliant to ensure quality and safety. For more information, please contact me or follow the Homebest website: www.hbsocket.com