Overview of sockets and switches Legrand

We use electricity every day. We don’t even notice how many times a day we press the light switch or insert the plug into a power outlet. Sockets and switches belong to wiring accessories and how long they last will depend on their quality. Buying cheap options, we do not think about whether we will save or spend more on their periodic replacement, so you need to consider options from well-known manufacturers. In this article we will talk about the popular manufacturer of sockets and switches Legrand.

A brief history of the brand

Legrand company was founded in 1866, was engaged in the production of table porcelain. But with the advent of electricity and the beginning of the electrification of cities, porcelain began to be regarded not only as a material for saucers and cups, but also as an insulator. Already in 1949, the company began to thoroughly engage in the production of wiring products. By 1966, the first international representation of Legrand in Belgium was opened. From the last decade of the 20th century to the present day, the company has acquired other enterprises and companies in the field of electrical goods. The main office is in France.

Now Legrand is represented by a number of brands on the market:

• Legrand;

• BTicino

• Cablofil;

• Sarlam;

• Zucchini;

• Contactor.

Types of sockets and switches

Legrand products are divided into different series, including:

Valena - one of the most popular series of this manufacturer, the distinctive features are the classic design and a set of color solutions, the optimal ratio of price and quality, the series includes two subgroups of life and Allure with straight and more rounded outlines.

An example of color solutions:

An example of the design of the switch is shown in the photo below, you can see that spring clips for wires are used.

In total, the Valena series has more than 500 products, in addition to sockets and switches, dimmers of various designs, sockets for TV and the Internet, motion sensors and more are presented.

Cariva - It is considered a budget collection, has a restrained appearance and a color palette in discreet colors. Below you can see examples of products in this series.

Celiane - the manufacturer positions this series as a “sensual alliance of form and functionality”, its characteristic features is the round shape of the switch buttons in a square frame. Example colors of switches:

An interesting feature: you can make a double from a single switch. To do this, the side plugs break off at a single, and a second switch is placed in the vacant space.

Galea life - the expensive series is interesting in that it includes frames made not only of painted plastic, but also of natural expensive materials such as wood or leather. 5 types of front panels and 18 types of frames are presented.

An example of the assortment of this series:

Examples of colors and materials:

Etika - A bright series, its distinguishing features is a wide color palette of bright saturated colors. Suitable for almost any interior style.

Sagane - A series characterized by an interesting appearance.

Mosaic - It is positioned as office solutions that effectively organize the space and workplace.

Plexo IP55 - a series of special purposes. These are dust and water tight wiring accessories. They can be used both in production and in everyday life, for example for installation in a garden or garage. Options are made both for surface mounting and for built-in. The entire line is made in white or gray colors, while the design of the cases.

The assortment is also diverse, products of both household and more industrial orientation, for example: motion sensors, push-button posts, switches with a key, photocells for working with twilight switches.

Soliroc - These are anti-vandal products, designed for installation in public places, have increased impact resistance (metal parts and housings) and moisture resistance.

Forix - a series of products of the laid on type.

As you can see, Legrand has a large number of different product lines, and there are even more models. She earned popularity due to a wide range of products and reliable design and high-quality materials.

Legrand Product Benefits

Legrand products have gained international popularity and customer confidence. This is due to the following factors:

1. A wide range of products. The manufacturer has many different series of products, each consumer can choose sockets and switches based on their budget.

2. The possibility of modernization. For the most part, products are designed in the form of modules, for example, you can replace the frame or mechanism, so you can choose a combination of colors that suits you. In addition, you can upgrade most of the circuit breakers by making a single double, buying a single mechanism and installing, as described above. Or add backlight, replace the indicator light without disassembling the mechanism and so on.

3. Thoughtful design. It provides not only easy modernization, but also ease of installation. Thought out most of the nuances that may arise, installation boxes and distribution boxes are made with the aim of maximum convenience during operation.

The cable connections were made so that the installation was quick and the contact was reliable, spring clips are widely used. In most budget products, nameless manufacturers have to twist the wires with screw clamps, which does not allow the use of wires with multi-wire cores, or the placement of the clamps does not allow you to quickly connect a socket or switch.

4. Innovative solutions. Legrand engineers are not afraid to experiment with the design of their products, so all series are developing and in demand.

5. Good quality. The quality of the materials used ensures a long operation, for example, the contacts of the sockets are made of metal which “remembers” its original shape, so they do not bend over time and the plug will not hang out, as is often the case with cheap products.

6. Premium series of natural materials. There are not many representatives of the premium segment on the market. Frames for sockets and switches made of stone, wood or leather emphasize the prestige of the institution or the status of the owner of the house.

A drawback can be considered only the cost of production, although there are budget lines, but they still cost more than the “ordinary” outlets of domestic and Chinese manufacturers. It is also worth noting that Legrand sockets come without frames, they need to be purchased separately. Consider this fact when ordering from online stores. This cannot be considered a real drawback, because such a solution allows you to choose the frame of the desired color yourself.

How to distinguish an original from a fake?

Since Legrand sockets and switches are popular and expensive, therefore, on the market you can find many fakes. Let's look at the difference between the original and the fake.

1. Legrand sockets are sold with a screw removed. It may not be a very significant factor, but you should keep this in mind.

2. On the back of the outlet is marked COPYTRACER, in the photo it is highlighted with a blue pen. On a fake, this hemisphere is smooth.

3. The original says EAC on the left side of the case, and the fake PCT.

4. If you unbend the contacts, for example with a screwdriver, then the original they will return to its original state, but the fake does not.

These are key factors for checking the originality of Legrand products.