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4 things to consider when buying underlay and panel underlay

There are many considerations you can make when buying new underlay and panel underlay.

Below we provide a number of examples that you can use as inspiration for potential considerations, so you can be sure to get the right product home.

#1 - What type of underlay and panel underlay do you need?

There are several different types of underlay and panel underlay, and it is important that you get the right components that fit the installations in your home.

There are various design frames that are only compatible with each other.

It is important to ensure that the different components you buy are of the same LK design frame so they fit together.

Most underlay and panel underlays are intended to be mounted on sockets and fixtures outdoors.

This way, you ensure that your outdoor sockets and switches are of proper quality that can withstand the Danish weather.

Therefore, it is important to investigate what types of underlay and panel underlay you need so you can ensure you buy the right product that fits your electrical installation.

#2 - What design frame do you need?

Lauritz Knudsen has a large selection of different components and design series, and it can be difficult to keep track of the differences between them.

We therefore provide a brief overview of the different design frames that we have on the site, so you can be sure to get the right product home for your electrical installation.

LK Fuga

LK Fuga is one of the most popular design series of sockets you can find in Denmark, as the vast majority of households use this design in their sockets.

Baseline 50 and 63/68 is a modern design of the classic Danish socket and switch.

Many people prefer it due to its timeless and simple design, which fits many different decor options and styles.

The Softline 63/68 design frame is one of Lauritz Knudsen's most popular series, focusing on having a modern design with clean lines and beautiful curves on the sockets, which should fit into many different environments.

LK Opus

LK Opus is a newer series from Lauritz Knudsen designed for the more modern household.

Opus 66 is primarily used indoors, where it has a modern and rounded design that suits the modern family.

Opus 74 is specifically designed for outdoor use and is therefore more robust in design, as its components must withstand rain and sleet.

Be aware of which design frame your installation should have, so you can ensure you buy the right components, so everything fits together.

#3 - What types of underlay and panel underlay are available?

There are many types of different underlay and panel underlay, each with their own series and extra products.

It is therefore important to be able to distinguish between them and which products the different series can offer.

Below we provide an overview of the different Lauritz Knudsen series, so you can make the best possible overview of the products.

LK Fuga Baseline

The Fuga Baseline line is one of the most used series for electrical installations in Denmark.

In this series, you can find different underlay and panel underlay that fit together with different numbers of modules.

The Baseline series has underlay and panel underlay in the following sizes:

• 1 module
• 1.5 modules
• 2 modules
• 2.5 modules

There can therefore be a range of different shapes of underlay that either face horizontally or vertically.

This way you can have the underlay or panel underlay installed at the angle you need.

There is also the option for antibacterial products, where the surface is treated to be more resistant to bacteria.

Since the sockets are a surface used by many people in the household, they can help transfer bacteria between people.

Therefore, it may be a good idea to use antibacterial products, as this reduces the chance of bacteria being transferred between the various residents of the household.

LK Fuga Softline

The Fuga Softline series is another popular series of sockets and switches from Lauritz Knudsen.

This series has a range of different models of underlay and panel underlay, which fit many different electrical installations.

The Softline series has underlay and panel underlay in the following sizes:

• 1 module
• 1.5 modules
• 2 modules
• 2 modules w/ grille
• 3 modules

Of these sizes, there may be some products designed to be used in either a horizontal or vertical position.

This way, you have the opportunity to have your socket or switch installed exactly as you want it, regardless of the angle.

LK Opus 66

The Opus 66 series is a relatively new series that focuses on many rounded forms that fit into the style of the times.

The Opus 66 series has underlay and panel underlay in the following sizes:

• 1 module
• 2 modules
• 3 modules

Many of the Opus 66 products are designed to be installed in either a horizontal or vertical position.

So there are many options to find the right product for your electrical installation.

LK Opus 74

The Opus 74 series is primarily designed for sockets and switches that need to be installed outdoors, and is therefore more robust to withstand the Danish weather.

The Opus 74 series has underlay and panel underlay in the following sizes:

• 1 module
• 1.5 modules
• 2 modules

Opus 74 products can be found in variations that fit either horizontal or vertical installations, so you can get just the components you need.

Lauritz Knudsen Fuga and Opus series

Lauritz Knudsen is one of the largest Danish producers of electrical articles and components for power plugs, sockets, and other fittings for electricity.

The LK Fuga series is one of the most recognizable designs of sockets you can find in Denmark, as the majority of Danish households have sockets in this design.

Overall, the LK Fuga series has sold over 50 million different types of components for their sockets and has won numerous awards for their timeless design.

The LK Fuga series was designed by Jørgen Juhl in 1981 and has since become the preferred socket design of the Danes.

LK Opus is a newer design, featuring two models, Opus 66 and Opus 74.

Opus 66 is a complete design series of switches and sockets that fits the modern Danish home.

The Opus 74 series is designed for outdoor use and is therefore made to a higher quality standard, as outdoor switches and sockets must be able to withstand the elements.

So when you buy products from Lauritz Knudsen, you can be sure to get a product in a timeless design that still maintains the good quality and standard needed to withstand the Danish climate.