Electrical equipment
Electrical equipment is the mains and low-voltage kit you match to a UK socket, a consumer unit or a 12 V battery. The cards cover inverters and generators, residual current devices, solar panels and cable, switches and back boxes, timers, testers, steam generators and the small parts that finish a circuit. Each comparison says what that product is for, and which checks still apply when the listings change.
Open the card that matches the job, such as a campervan inverter, a garden tool, a plug-in solar set or a spur timer. A plug-in adaptor, a DIN-rail module and a consumer-unit part are different purchases. Listing details stay on that comparison.
Electrical equipment
1000W power inverter
Battery watts and the waveform
Compare eight 1000W power inverters on amazon.co.uk, priced about £37 to £160. The Novopal LCD model is the top pick, and the Renogy is the best value.
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1500W power inverter
Continuous rating and the load
Compare 12 1500W power inverters on amazon.co.uk, from about £9.99 to £172.99. JARXIOKE is the top pick; EDECOA is best value when modified sine fits the load.
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2 way splitter
16 A pitch hook-up
Compare four 16 A 2-way hook-up splitters on amazon.co.uk, from about £8.99 to £11.49. Xtremeauto is the top pick. Club sites ban splitters on the pitch.
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2000W power inverter
Motorhome or a heavy load
Twelve 2000W power inverters on amazon.co.uk, from about £33.99 to £199.99. Renogy is the top pick; MINGHAOXIN is best value if you want 2000 W continuous.
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3000W power inverter
High draw on a 12 V bank
Ten 3000W power inverters on amazon.co.uk, about £46.99 to £323.99. The Novopal 12 V pure sine is the top pick; the EDECOA modified wave is best value.
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4-way splitter
Freeview feed or an HDMI mirror
Compare six 4-way splitters on amazon.co.uk, from about £4.92 to £529. Labgear is the Freeview top pick; Uzanpie is best value for a same-room HDMI mirror.
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800 watt inverter
12 V battery or a 13 A plug
Four 800 watt inverters on amazon.co.uk, from about £31.18 to £139.99. Yinleader is the top pick for a 12 V battery; Solarsys is best value with a UK 13 A plug.
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Aerial splitter
Passive split for a second set
Compare 11 passive aerial splitters on amazon.co.uk, about £3.49 to £8.98. Ancable is the top pick; the AXFEE kit is best value for a second Freeview set.
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Automatic cable reel
110 V site reel or 230 V
Compare seven automatic cable reels on amazon.co.uk, from about £57.62 to £104.53. The 110 V IP44 reel is the top pick; the 9+2 m 13 A reel is best value.
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Automatic wire stripper
Match the stripper to the cable
Compare 12 automatic wire strippers on amazon.co.uk, from about £8.99 to £118.98. Stanley FATMAX is the top pick, and the VCELINK GJ702 is best value.
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Backup generator
Portable power when the mains fails
Compare 12 backup generators on amazon.co.uk, about £42.79 to £899.99. FOSSiBOT F2400 is the top pick; the VTOMAN Jump 600X is best value for a 600 W load.
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Bseed light switch
Glass plate or a plastic toggle
Compare ten Bseed light switches on amazon.co.uk, from about £8.28 to £32.90. Grey 1 gang glass is the top pick; the black PC toggle is the best value.
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Cable lug crimper
Lug size, not a certified system
Compare 11 cable lug crimpers on amazon.co.uk, from about £9.90 to £67.98. Dechengbao is the top pick; Kaiwolf is best value. None is a BS 7609 system.
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Cable terminals
Lever connectors or crimp lugs
Cable terminals compared for 2026: 12 amazon.co.uk listings from about £6.99 to £29.98. The flintronic levers are the top pick; Gorffy crimps are best value.
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Cable tester
A tester, not a cable certificate
Compare 12 cable testers on amazon.co.uk, from about £8.99 to £318. TESMEN TLP-528C is the top pick; the white VCELINK GJ468 is best value. None certifies CAT6.
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Digital timer switch
Spur timer or a plug-in unit
Compare ten digital timer switches on amazon.co.uk, from about £5.95 to £33. Timeguard FST24 is the top pick for a spur; the NOVKIT twin is best value.
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DIN rail
Short rail, not a consumer unit
Compare eight short DIN rail packs on amazon.co.uk, from about £4.79 to £10.99. HUATEEN is the top pick; Bigxin is best value. None is a consumer-unit job.
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Eaton UPS
BS sockets or an IEC lead
Compare seven Eaton UPS units on amazon.co.uk, about £53.99 to £376.32. The 3S700B is the top pick for BS outlets; the 5E900UI is best value. IEC leads differ.
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EDECOA voltage converter
12 V input to a 230 V output
Compare five EDECOA voltage converters on amazon.co.uk, from about £99 to £225.99. The 12 V 3000 W unit is the top pick, and the 1500 W unit is best value.
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Flexible solar panel
A panel that bends
Compare nine flexible solar panels on amazon.co.uk, from about £47.09 to £199.99. ECO-WORTHY 130 W is the top pick. The two-sheet listing is best value.
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Fuse box
Way count on a small board
Compare 12 fuse boxes on amazon.co.uk, from about £7.49 to £22.99. The Tawveml 6-way is the top pick; the KAOLALI 12-way is best value for twelve circuits.
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Gira switch
A plate, not a UK 13 A socket
Four Gira switches compared on amazon.co.uk, about £21.02 to £63.88. The Hue control is the top pick. The Schuko combination is best value, not a UK socket.
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Heat shrink tubing
A sleeve, not an enclosure
Compare 12 heat shrink tubing kits on amazon.co.uk, about £2.99 to £13.99. Electrapick is the top pick; Zuchini is best value. A sleeve is not an enclosure.
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Hoymiles inverter
Panel count and the UK plug
Hoymiles inverter comparison 2026: three amazon.co.uk listings from about £379.99. Check panel count, the DTU and the UK plug before you add one to the basket.
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Hybrid inverter
Battery inverter and the BMS
Compare 8 hybrid inverters on amazon.co.uk, from about £159.99 to £579.99. The Y&H 4.2 kW is the top pick; the Y&H 3.2 kW is best value for a named BMS.
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Insulating tape
PVC tape, not a flex repair
Nine PVC insulating tapes on amazon.co.uk, from about £1.99 to £16.99. Faithfull is the top pick; Status is best value. Tape is not a mains repair.
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Inverter generator
Stated running watts
Compare nine inverter generators on amazon.co.uk, about £271 to £977.84. The Ark Mat PG-2 is the top pick; the K&S KSB 21i is best value near 2,000 W running.
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Isolation transformer
Cased unit or an open chassis
Compare three isolation transformers on amazon.co.uk, from about £22 to £149.99. The Schuko cased unit is the top pick; the 150 VA chassis is best value.
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Jung switch
A switch insert
Compare three Jung switches on amazon.co.uk, priced from about £12.60 to £22.75. The 507 U intermediate insert is the top pick; the 606 W is best value.
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Leisure battery
Capacity and the case size
Compare 6 leisure batteries on amazon.co.uk, about £28.49 to £279. DC HOUSE Group 24 is the top pick; the DC HOUSE 100 Ah is best value for a 100 Ah bank.
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Light panels
Desk light or a video panel
Compare 12 light panels on amazon.co.uk, from about £19.99 to £135.94. The NEEWER NL-192AI is the top pick; the RALENO 13 inch panel is best value for a desk.
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Light switch
Finish, gangs and 2-way
Compare 12 light switches on amazon.co.uk, from about £3.00 to £36.20. The black nickel plate is the top pick; the curved white 2-way plate is best value.
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Light switch sockets
Switch and socket plates
Compare 12 light switch sockets on amazon.co.uk, from about £3.00 to £6.79. The BG NBS22G socket is the top pick; the Knightsbridge CU2000 is best value.
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Linear motor
Stroke length and speed
Compare 11 linear motors on amazon.co.uk, from about £21.99 to £133.99. The JQDML 300 mm ram is the top pick for a slow job; the DTGN 125 mm mini is best value.
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Mains isolation switch
Isolator, with or without a fuse
Compare 10 mains isolation switches on amazon.co.uk. The BG Nexus 852 is the top pick; the Knightsbridge CU6300N is best value if you do not need a fuse.
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Micro inverter
One panel at a time
Compare seven micro inverters on amazon.co.uk. The elejoy EGMI-500 is the top pick on stars; the VKY NEP 800 W is best value if you settle the 60 V field.
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Outdoor timer switch
Weatherproof timer and the lid
Compare 12 outdoor timer switches on amazon.co.uk, from about £12.99. The BG WP23TM24 is the top pick; the HBN plug-in is best value if the lid closes.
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Peltier element
A module, not a finished cooler
Compare 12 Peltier elements on amazon.co.uk, from about £5.99 to £31.89. The diymore five-pack is the top pick, and the £7.99 two-pack is the best value.
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Portable power distribution box
Site distro or 13 A sockets
Compare 10 portable power distribution boxes on amazon.co.uk. The as-Schwabe Stecky 14 is the top pick; the Mollom shell is best value for a wall cabinet.
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RCD
Plug-in adaptor or a board module
Compare six RCDs on amazon.co.uk, from about £9.94 to £48.67. The Schneider Easy9 is the top pick; the Masterplug ARCDKG-ZD is best value for a garden tool.
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Sine wave inverter
Pure sine or modified sine
Compare 12 sine wave inverters on amazon.co.uk. The Renogy 1000 W is the top pick; the MINGHAOXIN 2000 W is best value if you fit your own heavier DC cable.
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Solar battery
Cells, a power bank or a cabinet
Eight solar batteries on amazon.co.uk: garden AA cells, USB power banks and one home cabinet. The WENJOOP 4-pack is the top pick; the EBL 20-pack is best value.
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Solar cable
Cross-section and the connector
Compare 12 solar cables on amazon.co.uk, about £6.99 to £35.99. The iGreely 3 m pair is the top pick; the Chedin 1 m lead is best value once you check the box.
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Solar charge controller
MPPT or PWM, and the battery
Twelve solar charge controllers on amazon.co.uk, checked for voltage, chemistry and panel voltage. A 15 A MPPT is the top pick; a 10 A PWM is best value.
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Solar inverter
Plug-in micro or a battery unit
Compare 12 solar inverters on amazon.co.uk, from plug-in micros to battery units. The Solarsys 800 W kit is the top pick; the elejoy 500 W is best value.
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Solar panel
Rigid module or a suitcase
Compare 12 solar panels on amazon.co.uk, from about £69.99 to £194.99. The Renogy 200 W rigid panel is the top pick; the DOKIO 100 W suitcase is best value.
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Solar panel kit
A 12 V kit with a controller
Compare seven solar panel kits on amazon.co.uk, from about £38.99 to £209.99. The ECO-WORTHY 240 W kit is the top pick; the KOLLNIUN 240 W kit is best value.
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Solar storage
A small portable power station
Compare five solar storage units on amazon.co.uk, from about £69.99 to £129.99. The MARBERO M82 is the top pick; the VCLPOWER unit is best value for USB.
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Steam generator
Tank in the base, steam at the iron
Compare 12 steam generators on amazon.co.uk, from about £49 to £340. Check steam rate, tank, shut-off, and the UK plug before you replace a steam iron.
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Timer switch
Plug-in dial or an immersion timer
Timer switch comparison 2026: 11 amazon.co.uk listings, from daily plug-in dials to a wired immersion timer. Defender is the top pick; Status is best value.
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Toggle switch
Plate, bat or mini for a stated current
Compare 12 toggle switches on amazon.co.uk, from about £2.99 to £12.70. Match the rating string, the hole and the terminal before you buy a plate or a bat.
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Twilight switch
Dusk sensor, voltage, IP and lamp load
Compare 11 twilight switches on amazon.co.uk, from about £7.51 to £51.29. Match 230 V, an IP code and lamp load before a dusk sensor goes on a UK light.
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Type b RCD
Type B device, including EV use
Compare seven Type B RCDs on amazon.co.uk, from about £39.94 to £69.88. The GEYA 40 A is the top pick; the DIHOOL 4-pole is best value. Not a laboratory test.
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UPS
A small load through a power cut
Compare 12 UPS listings on amazon.co.uk. The APC 36 W mini is the top pick for a 12 V router; the Tecnoware ERA PLUS is best value for a load under 25 W.
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Wall box
Back box depth and the wall
Compare three wall boxes on amazon.co.uk, from about £3.68 to £8.99. The Evoges 35 mm dry lining box is the top pick; the Lyvia 25 mm metal box is best value.
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Wireless switch
Kinetic or battery plate, printed load
Compare 12 wireless switches on amazon.co.uk, from about £7.49 to £44.99. See whether the plate is kinetic or battery, the printed load, and the IP line.
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