Project vs retail
For consultant-specified projects (commercial buildings, larger residential schemes), LK Exora and Schneider Acti9 are the consultant defaults. Havells is well-stocked at retail and works fine for everyday residential boards.
LK vs Havells MCB / RCCB
LK Exora carries the L&T heritage now backed by Schneider engineering — preferred by MEP consultants for project-grade installations. Havells DHMI / EuroII is solid for residential and commercial, with deeper retail-shelf availability via Galaxy stores. For project-grade DBs and RCBOs, LK; for retail availability, Havells.
At a glance
Headline differences between LK and Havells for the mcb / rccb category.
| Dimension | LK Ensol stocks | Havells |
|---|---|---|
| MCB family | Exora MCB / RCCB / RCBO / isolators | DHMI / EuroII MCBs · DSRH RCCBs / RCBOs |
| Industrial range | MCCBs and motor-protection | Power-series MCCBs |
| Distribution boards | IPro / Exora ecosystem | SPN / TPN / Double Door |
| Engineering pedigree | L&T heritage + Schneider Electric backing | Indian-owned vertically integrated |
| Retail signature | Authorised dealer channel | Galaxy showrooms + dealer channel |
RCBO vs separate RCCB + MCB
RCBO combines residual current and overcurrent protection in one module, saving DB space. Both LK Exora and Havells offer RCBOs — confirm pole count and rating with your electrician.
Service in Kollam
Ensol is the authorised distributor for this brand in Kollam district, Kerala — same-day home delivery and on-site installation support.
Who each is best for
Best for
Residential and commercial projects valuing switchgear quality and long-term reliability.
- Industrial-grade switchgear pedigree from L&T heritage
- Backed by Schneider Electric global engineering
- Wide breadth — switches through MCCBs and DBs in one brand
Honest limits: Recent rebrand (L&T → LK) caused short-term name confusion among electricians; Modular-switch designs more functional than fashion-forward vs Legrand premium.
Best for
Buyers wanting one brand for switches + MCB + fans + lights. Crabtree for luxury residential.
- Vertically integrated Indian manufacturer with full ecosystem (fans, wires, switches, switchgear)
- Crabtree sub-brand brings premium-design credibility
- Aggressive after-sales via Havells App and Galaxy showrooms
Honest limits: Mid-range Coral switch finishes seen as utilitarian vs Legrand Myrius; Heavy-duty industrial customers still prefer Schneider/ABB; Frequent SKU refreshes can leave older inventory at smaller dealers.
Frequently asked
Is Lauritz Knudsen the same quality as L&T was?
Yes — same products, same factories, same warranty. The brand name changed; the engineering is now backed by Schneider Electric.
Which MCB brand is best for a new home in Kollam?
For a new build, match your switch brand. If you go LK switches, use Exora MCBs. If Havells switches, use Havells MCBs. Mixed brands are electrically fine but harder to service.
Buying LK mcb / rccb in Kollam?
Ensol is the authorised distributor in Kollam district. Same-day home delivery, expert sizing, on-site installation support.