Quickwire Now Sponsor ElectriciansForums.net

I am sure you will join me in welcoming our newest sponsors of ElectriciansForums.net - Quickwire! They have decided to join us after seeing you guys discussing their products here. Now we have an expert on board that you can chat to @Quickwire-Sam who will be happy to answer your queries!

@Quickwire-Sam said "At Quickwire, we're all about speed, safety, and reliability. We're a family-run business, and every Quickwire connector is proudly made right here in the UK, ensuring noticeable quality. In short, Quickwire is the fastest connection method on the market. Whether you're an experienced electrician or a DIY enthusiast, Quickwire makes electrical connections ridiculously quick and easy. We're passionate about blending British craftsmanship with innovation. If you have any questions or if there's any way we can help, please just ask me!"

 

[Lou]

Welcome to the forum @Quickwire-Sam - hope you are settling in well!

 

[timhoward]

I've always thought their products deserve to be better known as they are excellent.
So hopefully this will raise their profile a bit too.

(will there ever be a 2.5 sq mm T+E splitter ...?!)

 

[nicebutdim]

I've posted good words about Quickwire in the past, but was extremely impressed with their customer service when a downlight failed some months back.

I look forward to the traditional 95% discount that forum sponsors provide

 

[l4urence]

Great News. Quickwire make outstanding products, I always have a box of their products on the van! Fantastic kit!

 

[ChrisVout]

Great News. Quickwire make outstanding products, I always have a box of their products on the van! Fantastic kit!

Great connectors and the best set of strippers I've seen.

 

[westward10]

Great connectors and the best set of strippers I've seen.

Strippers, this isn't the 1980s.

 

[pirate]

Good to have you on board QuickWire! Like your stuff a lot, and gets me out of a jam sometimes.
Please include 2 of the release key thingies with each set, it's easy to lose one, and I like to leave one at the site for future users. Maybe a modestly priced pack of 5 or 10?

 

[nicebutdim]

Quantity breaks are good. Sell more stuff and make customers happy.

 

[littlespark]

Cough cough “free samples to every member! “Cough”

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

I've always thought their products deserve to be better known as they are excellent.
So hopefully this will raise their profile a bit too.

(will there ever be a 2.5 sq mm T+E splitter ...?!)

What a bloody good question, and there is quite a long backstory to this one... In short, getting it through BS testing has been a real learning curve. Keeping the temperature low on a product that takes power in something as small as Quickwire is no easy task; the tests it has to undergo are rigorous, to say the least. Not to mention, we've found many solutions on the market that don't hold up to the tests in reality. It's been a real eye-opener. Anyway, we've resolved all the issues now, and we have the safest, quickest, and most reliable 2.5 JB on the way (that wasn't meant to sound as sales-y as it did; apologies). We were supposed to launch at the beginning of this year, but now we're looking at November. Attached is an image of the two variations.

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

I've posted good words about Quickwire in the past, but was extremely impressed with their customer service when a downlight failed some months back.

I look forward to the traditional 95% discount that forum sponsors provide

WHAT!!!!!!!!! LOU DIDN'T MENTION THAT!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Great News. Quickwire make outstanding products, I always have a box of their products on the van! Fantastic kit!

Awww, thanks! That's the kind of feedback I like we try our best. Hoping you'll see a lot more of us in the coming months. We're going to be making a big push with the 2.5 version for power

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

I am sure you will join me in welcoming our newest sponsors of ElectriciansForums.net - Quickwire! They have decided to join us after seeing you guys discussing their products here. Now we have an expert on board that you can chat to @Quickwire-Sam who will be happy to answer your queries!

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@Quickwire-Sam said "At Quickwire, we're all about speed, safety, and reliability. We're a family-run business, and every Quickwire connector is proudly made right here in the UK, ensuring noticeable quality. In short, Quickwire is the fastest connection method on the market. Whether you're an experienced electrician or a DIY enthusiast, Quickwire makes electrical connections ridiculously quick and easy. We're passionate about blending British craftsmanship with innovation. If you have any questions or if there's any way we can help, please just ask me!"

Thanks so much, Lou! Great little community we have here. Really happy to now be involved

 

[Eandyl]

I am sure you will join me in welcoming our newest sponsors of ElectriciansForums.net - Quickwire! They have decided to join us after seeing you guys discussing their products here. Now we have an expert on board that you can chat to @Quickwire-Sam betandreas-azerbaycan.net who will be happy to answer your queries!

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@Quickwire-Sam said "At Quickwire, we're all about speed, safety, and reliability. We're a family-run business, and every Quickwire connector is proudly made right here in the UK, ensuring noticeable quality. In short, Quickwire is the fastest connection method on the market. Whether you're an experienced electrician or a DIY enthusiast, Quickwire makes electrical connections ridiculously quick and easy. We're passionate about blending British craftsmanship with innovation. If you have any questions or if there's any way we can help, please just ask me!"

It's my pleasure to welcome Quickwire. I am very pleased that they have joined us and I am confident that their products will be useful to our members, I myself am pleased with their quality

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Great connectors and the best set of strippers I've seen.

Cheers, Chris! We actually have a nice surprise in that case... because we have V2 of those strippers coming out in about 2 or 3 weeks. Just waiting on arrival at base.

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Cough cough “free samples to every member! “Cough”

HAHA, I always try and do what I can on that front... I think there is quite a lot of you though? Checks forum numbers. Yikes...

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Good to have you on board QuickWire! Like your stuff a lot, and gets me out of a jam sometimes.
Please include 2 of the release key thingies with each set, it's easy to lose one, and I like to leave one at the site for future users. Maybe a modestly priced pack of 5 or 10?

Interesting, I will see what we can do on that front. Definitely think a pack could be a sensible option. Removal tools are a little frustrating on that front... I usually use my fingers. Which really hurts.
Glad you're a Quickwire user though! Can I ask: What jams do they get you out of? I'm always keen to find out how they are being used

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Strippers, this isn't the 1980s.

HAHA, You've no idea how hard it is to sell electrical 'Strippers' online. Google, social media, Amazon etc. are constantly flagging up my posts/ads/copy for sexual content. At first it was funny, now it's getting boring.

 

[timhoward]

we have the safest, quickest, and most reliable 2.5 JB on the way (that wasn't meant to sound as sales-y as it did; apologies). We were supposed to launch at the beginning of this year, but now we're looking at November.

Brilliant news. I'll be stocking them!

Please include 2 of the release key thingies with each set

I've learned the art of opening them without the tool now. Can be done with finger nails at 9am, or a stubby flat blade at 5pm.

Can I ask: What jams do they get you out of?

Usually sorting out bad DIY attempts, especially involving downlights. So common to find the CPCs cut off, and the joy of your products is that you need very little cable remaining to have a CPC connection again.
Very handy for branching a lighting circuit for an extension, adding a loft light, the list is endless.
Very handy to get the lighting powered up and connected to a temporary supply during a larger board change.

If you are ever bored, a product to accept a PL L+N, and a SL L+N one end, and 2 x 3 core cables the other end, would be handy for both bathroom fans and getting power into smoke alarm circuits. I admit it's a bit niche though!

I shouldn't admit this but I have one QW plug and socket araldited together. I'll leave the purpose to your imagination but it's very handy!

 

[telectrix]

What a bloody good question, and there is quite a long backstory to this one... In short, getting it through BS testing has been a real learning curve. Keeping the temperature low on a product that takes power in something as small as Quickwire is no easy task; the tests it has to undergo are rigorous, to say the least. Not to mention, we've found many solutions on the market that don't hold up to the tests in reality. It's been a real eye-opener. Anyway, we've resolved all the issues now, and we have the safest, quickest, and most reliable 2.5 JB on the way (that wasn't meant to sound as sales-y as it did; apologies). We were supposed to launch at the beginning of this year, but now we're looking at November. Attached is an image of the two variations.

you may remember that i asked about this a couple of years ago and you replied that you were working on it. nice to see you are progressing. it will be a life-changer if and when a ring pair in a wall fall foul of the wood butchers fitting wall cupboards.

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

you may remember that i asked about this a couple of years ago and you replied that you were working on it. nice to see you are progressing. it will be a life-changer if and when a ring pair in a wall fall foul of the wood butchers fitting wall cupboards.

Oh believe me, I've been fielding this question for years! We've had such bad luck with this product. First we had a major materials shortage and had a years lead time on the K75 metal we needed, then we had the pandemic followed by the most recent issues. I was beginning to lose hope myself at one point. But I'm fairly certain the wait should be worth it, should be a great solution for the adding to rings etc

 

[Markyd]

Actually used them today love the product and the news that a 2.5mm version is coming out is great.
Will you be doing a version for 3 core and earth for lighting

 

[ferg]

we have V2 of those strippers coming out in about 2 or 3 weeks. Just waiting on arrival at base.

What is the difference between the current ones and V.2 ?
Will they be shipped with your starter bundle?
I use a different brand of those strippers and have used yours in the past, just not the wiring system.

In all honesty what puts me off is needing the tool to open and it being a PITA for anyone that follows me. Having read that it's fairly easy to do without one though I think I'll give them a try.

 

[nicebutdim]

In all honesty what puts me off is needing the tool to open and it being a PITA for anyone that follows me. Having read that it's fairly easy to do without one though I think I'll give them a try.

Small flat blade.

 

[loz2754]

Those twin and earth strippers are really excellent, until they're not. When the blade breaks due to the stress forces put upon them, the replacement blades are almost as much as the tool itself!

 

[_q12x_]

Hello from Romania, and welcome !

 

[Vortigern]

we have V2 of those strippers

I'm signing up first for one or two, don't forget me!

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Brilliant news. I'll be stocking them!

I've learned the art of opening them without the tool now. Can be done with finger nails at 9am, or a stubby flat blade at 5pm.

Usually sorting out bad DIY attempts, especially involving downlights. So common to find the CPCs cut off, and the joy of your products is that you need very little cable remaining to have a CPC connection again.
Very handy for branching a lighting circuit for an extension, adding a loft light, the list is endless.
Very handy to get the lighting powered up and connected to a temporary supply during a larger board change.

If you are ever bored, a product to accept a PL L+N, and a SL L+N one end, and 2 x 3 core cables the other end, would be handy for both bathroom fans and getting power into smoke alarm circuits. I admit it's a bit niche though!

I shouldn't admit this but I have one QW plug and socket araldited together. I'll leave the purpose to your imagination but it's very handy!

Thanks for the Jam info Tim, it's useful stuff for us to keep an eye on how it's helping everyone out. The bathroom fan idea isn't that niche (I don't think) and we've had a lot of requests for one like that. I mean, most houses have two bathrooms... and it is a problem that has to be solved somehow. Something like that is the next thing we are planning on working on

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

I'm signing up first for one or two, don't forget me!

I'm looking forward to seeing them myself! Should be arriving any day now...

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Hello from Romania, and welcome !

Hello! Do you use T&E cable over there out of interest?

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Actually used them today love the product and the news that a 2.5mm version is coming out is great.
Will you be doing a version for 3 core and earth for lighting

It is something we're looking at soon. We can't do emergency lighting stuff without something for 3 core, and that's holding back big projects for some of our larger contractors we work with. Problem is there is a lot of extra tooling needed to make a lot of different parts. We're looking at it though! - How did you use them the other day out of interest? As in what application?

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

What is the difference between the current ones and V.2 ?
Will they be shipped with your starter bundle?
I use a different brand of those strippers and have used yours in the past, just not the wiring system.

In all honesty what puts me off is needing the tool to open and it being a PITA for anyone that follows me. Having read that it's fairly easy to do without one though I think I'll give them a try.

I mean you should totally go try them out you'll love them. They are amazing. And I am not bias at all.
Anyway, V2 strippers have replaceable blades, a few design tweaks, and are more comfortable in the hand. Not wildly different. The replaceable blades is the winner for us, as that was always a downside and we'd been asking the manufacturers to come up with a solution on that front.

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Those twin and earth strippers are really excellent, until they're not. When the blade breaks due to the stress forces put upon them, the replacement blades are almost as much as the tool itself!

I have to say I agree with you. They are fantastic but the non-replaceable blades has always been a sore point for us too. Often the blades will last years... but not always. So yes, V2 should address that issue with (more affordable) replaceable blades.

 

[Markyd]

What is the difference between the current ones and V.2 ?
Will they be shipped with your starter bundle?
I use a different brand of those strippers and have used yours in the past, just not the wiring system.

In all honesty what puts me off is needing the tool to open and it being a PITA for anyone that follows me. Having read that it's fairly easy to do without one though I think I'll give them a try.

Yep use them all the time...no tool needed, just use your finger nails

 

[Markyd]

It is something we're looking at soon. We can't do emergency lighting stuff without something for 3 core, and that's holding back big projects for some of our larger contractors we work with. Problem is there is a lot of extra tooling needed to make a lot of different parts. We're looking at it though! - How did you use them the other day out of interest? As in what application?

Used them to replace the spiders web of cables i found for lighting, so used the splitter and a switch and load at 3 points in the loft

 

[Markyd]

Doing an order now from TLC and they dont have any quickwire items in stock.....every item says all sold....Have you stopped supplying TLC

 

[Markyd]

Doing an order now from TLC and they dont have any quickwire items in stock.....every item says all sold....Have you stopped supplying TLC

This was the Slough Branch

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Used them to replace the spiders web of cables i found for lighting, so used the splitter and a switch and load at 3 points in the loft

Thanks Mark, useful stuff

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Doing an order now from TLC and they dont have any quickwire items in stock.....every item says all sold....Have you stopped supplying TLC

Hi Mark, basically it's the opposite. They haven't been holding stock but we had a meeting recently and they are about to replenish their stock. They had updated the listings on their site last week and I'm expecting a stock order any day now. You'd be doing me a bit of a favour if you emailed/spoke to them and asked when they are going to have stock. Anything to speed it up

 

[Markyd]

Hi Mark, basically it's the opposite. They haven't been holding stock but we had a meeting recently and they are about to replenish their stock. They had updated the listings on their site last week and I'm expecting a stock order any day now. You'd be doing me a bit of a favour if you emailed/spoke to them and asked when they are going to have stock. Anything to speed it up

Done and they said stock would be coming in but just checked website and still not in stock

 

[Lister1987]

The replaceable blades is the winner for us, as that was always a downside and we'd been asking the manufacturers to come up with a solution on that front.

Not had the pleasure of your products but have seen them around and thry look rather good.

I was about to launch into a rant about companies copying other designs and trying to pass the idea off as new and/or innovative; new to them sure but the tech/original idea isn't new. I have no issue with companies doing a ctrl c ctrl v with products, I'd rather they just be honest; "you've seen these before and no doubt used them but now they match your colour scheme" kinda deal.

I say "about to" and haven't because if you can get replacement blade tech into those strippers then you'll have improved an existing product and I have no issue with that, providing that it's cheaper than buying a whole new tool; that practice ----es me off BUT everything ive seen and heard of Quickwire gives me hope

Welcome aboard.

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Done and they said stock would be coming in but just checked website and still not in stock

Thanks Mark, really appreciate you doing that. I've got loads of customers telling me they want to purchase from TLC so I really hope they hurry up! I'll update you if I hear anything first. Cheers

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Not had the pleasure of your products but have seen them around and thry look rather good.

I was about to launch into a rant about companies copying other designs and trying to pass the idea off as new and/or innovative; new to them sure but the tech/original idea isn't new. I have no issue with companies doing a ctrl c ctrl v with products, I'd rather they just be honest; "you've seen these before and no doubt used them but now they match your colour scheme" kinda deal.

I say "about to" and haven't because if you can get replacement blade tech into those strippers then you'll have improved an existing product and I have no issue with that, providing that it's cheaper than buying a whole new tool; that practice ----es me off BUT everything ive seen and heard of Quickwire gives me hope

Welcome aboard.

Thanks for the welcome, Lister! Pleased to be here. Well, we try our best. Our core products are definitely original, the concept is patented now. The strippers are a great design, but this is down to Jokari (who are also a great company). The second version should definitely be an improvement because of those replacement blades! Anyway, you should definitely give us a go some time. Don't think you'll be disappointed

 

[timhoward]

I long for the day that one of my local sheds stock them and I don't have to do an online order to get them...! They deserve to be as well known as Wago now are.

In my dreams you will one day make friends with Quinetic - a quickwire switch and load connector incorporating a Quinetic receiver would be a killer product ;-)

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

I long for the day that one of my local sheds stock them and I don't have to do an online order to get them...! They deserve to be as well known as Wago now are.

In my dreams you will one day make friends with Quinetic - a quickwire switch and load connector incorporating a Quinetic receiver would be a killer product ;-)

Can you send me a quick link to the Quintec product you'd like to see Quickwire on? Or will it be obvious if I go Google hunting?

 

[timhoward]

Can you send me a quick link to the Quintec product you'd like to see Quickwire on? Or will it be obvious if I go Google hunting?

Well, it involves your friends TLC....!

Quinetic 6 Amp Wireless Switch Receiver | Quinetic (QUR303)

Quinetic have revolutionised domestic lighting installs and retro-fitting lighting, and they go perfectly hand in hand with your products. A quick look on youtube will fill in the blanks.

Some people no longer run switch wires at all in rewires:

 

[Quickwire-Sam]

Well, it involves your friends TLC....!

Quinetic 6 Amp Wireless Switch Receiver | Quinetic (QUR303)

Quinetic have revolutionised domestic lighting installs and retro-fitting lighting, and they go perfectly hand in hand with your products. A quick look on youtube will fill in the blanks.

Some people no longer run switch wires at all in rewires:

Awesome, Thanks Tim. I'll show it to the team and educate myself. Cheers

 

[freddo]

It is something we're looking at soon. We can't do emergency lighting stuff without something for 3 core, and that's holding back big projects for some of our larger contractors we work with. Problem is there is a lot of extra tooling needed to make a lot of different parts. We're looking at it though! - How did you use them the other day out of interest? As in what application?

I too keep wishing for a 3core and earth splitter, and 3core and earth T connector! I've used so many Quickwire junction boxes this year brilliant design.

 

[vjsmarwick]

I've always thought their products deserve to be better known as they are excellent.
So hopefully this will raise their profile a bit too.

(will there ever be a 2.5 sq mm T+E splitter ...?!)

I’ve used all quickwire’s products and loved them all and I too have asked them about a 2.5mm splitter!
Sadly for me it will be to late as I’m now a relaxing spark !
Not yet pension age but no longer fit for use lol
Anyway like everyone I hope they keep developing and increasing their lines because I know how much I enjoyed their stuff and still have some in my shed just incase !