Gil-Lec Electrical Wholesalers

Gil-Lec, electrical wholesaler with more than three decades of activity

Gil-Lec Electrical Wholesalers is an electrical wholesaler with over 35 years of experience in the sector. The company presents itself as a supplier able to serve a wide range of customers: large commercial engineering firms, domestic electrical installers, top-tier companies and individual consumers. Its catalogue combines lighting, ventilation, circuit protection, cable, tools and accessories, among other categories.

The company states it has received the recognition of best electrical wholesaler in the UK five times, a title it highlights in its presentation. It offers next-day delivery on thousands of stock lines and free shipping on orders over £50.

Lighting catalogue

The lighting range covers both decorative and commercial solutions. In the light bulbs section, the shop sells LED GU10, MR16, MR11 and MR8 models, classic LED filament bulbs, GLS, candle, round, tubular and linear, reflector, capsule, appliance and pygmy bulbs, as well as vintage LED bulbs and BL stick lamps.

For indoor use, it offers bathroom lights, ceiling lights, downlights, floor lights, LED strip and under cabinet lighting, marker and accent lights, picture lights, spot lights, table lamps, track lighting, wall lights, shades, transformers and drivers. Outdoors, it has wall lights, flood lights and security lights, deck lights and marker lights, walkover lights and driveway lights, submersible and pond lights, spike lights and garden spotlights, bollard lighting and pathway lights, brick lights and step lights. The commercial range includes bulkheads, emergency lighting, LED batterns, LED panels, floodlights, high and low bay lighting, recessed downlights and the Hager Klik system.

Lighting controls, switches and sockets, and ventilation

In lighting controls, the catalogue includes smart controls from brands such as Lutron, Forum Lighting and Rako, as well as outdoor controls, occupancy sensors and PIRs. Switches and sockets are organised by finish —Anthra Gray, antique brass, black nickel, Etrium, bronze, gloss black, gloss red, gloss white, matt black, matt white, polished brass, polished chrome, primed white, Richmond Bronze, satin brass, satin chrome, satin steel, stainless steel and transparent— and by style —flat plate, traditional, raised plate, white plastic, metalclad and weatherproof—. Among the brands distributed are Hamilton-Litestat, BG, Hager, MK Electric, Appleby and Forum Lighting.

The ventilation section covers bathroom and kitchen fans, inline duct fans, centrifugal fans, continuous running dMEV, MEV, single room heat recovery units, whole house MVHR systems, positive input ventilation and window fans. It also sells ducting, grilles and accessories, switches, sensors and transformers from brands such as Vent Axia, Airflow, Manrose, Monsoon, Envirovent and Blauberg, as well as commercial extractor fans, ceiling fans and a selection organised by manufacturer.

Circuit protection, EV charging and other categories

The circuit protection range includes consumer units, three phase distribution modules and devices, consumer unit accessories and rotary isolators. The company has a specific section for electric vehicle charging, with tethered and untethered charging stations, charging leads and dedicated distribution boards.

The catalogue is completed with fire alarms, flood lights and security lighting, PIRs and photocells; thermostats, electric radiators, underfloor heating, electric towel rails, Demista mirror heater pads, tube heaters and pipe guard heaters, programmers and controllers; cable and cable management —cable, clips, connectors and crimps, cable ties, glands and kits, grommets, plastic enclosures, junction boxes, earthing, galvanised adaptable boxes and tapes—; tools and hardware —drill bits, hand held tools, holesaws, screws and fixings, site equipment and lighting and testers—; and a sundries section with batteries, lighting accessories, plug tops and adaptors and metering.

Shipping and customer service

The shop indicates free delivery on orders over £50 and next-day delivery on thousands of stock lines. The company presents itself as a specialist in electrical and ventilation products, with a dedicated customer service team and a service described as fast and reliable. The site includes a help section for enquiries with the specialist team.