Electrical switches etc - buying online and other questions

DigitalDude

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- which brand of modular electrical switches and sockets are better and easily available?

- can we use any generic surface box (8 modular etc) for any brand faceplates and switches etc?

- which brand has best options for RJ45, USB-C outlets etc?

- where to buy them online? Something like Amazon for electrical components

- will any electrician wire up Ethernet cabling inside the house or do we need electricians trained in networking stuff?

- what common safety issues to watch out for while buying switches etc?
 
Hello :)
Adding here from 20yrs experience in selling electrical goods, including switches lighting Automation etc.
So in switches, best is to understand the Use-case of your entire application
Basic Recommendations:
1. Always buy colored switches (colored are more hygienic and don't become Yellowish with time)
Blacks/Greys are very stylish and value-for-money.
Other tones can be expensive but can look good as per interior themes.
White is a big no no in terms of design, pale-yellowish, hygeine, scratches. Never go for white.

2. Understand the Electrical layout of house before you finalise any brand. As different brands models come with different features.
Most versatile brand today is an OSUM switches, which gives you conventional switches that are forward-compatible with easy 2-pair wire Automation.

3. Easily available might not be the best choice. Infact far from it.

4. Best to visit experience center of OSUM. Understand application and your requirement through their guidance. They can give you complete solution.

5. Off topic: They even do Nanoleaf lighting (relevant to a fantastic PC gaming room, or entertainment room) (check their online Catalogs)

Www.osum.in

Checkout this video of their experience center (PS: Its 1hour, but alot of details for layman understandin of applications)
 

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