Shelving systems from Homebase - help!

[Papayalady]

Hello!
This is a really boring topic (well, it is for me!), but I bought shelving system items from Homebase to refit my walk-in wardrobe (basically a cupboard - nothing posh). Like these products: www.homebase.co.uk/wire-shelf-bracket-white-350mm_p401286
It's actually a lot trickier to assemble the items than I'd originally expected. It'd be easier if I could buy some of the items elsewhere. But does anyone know whether or not you can 'mix and match' other brands' products with Homebase's. Or do they all have different shaped/ size fixings and fittings? It's beginning to get on my wick! Thanks ladies.

It's called twin slot shelving,
Possibly this is repackaging of a system called Elfa.

We have used a lot of this shelving but with the uprights screwed to the wall. This version seems to hang the uprights from a metal strip fixed to the wall, then brackets, then shelves, then the clothes rails. I have to say it looks a bit crappy to take the weight of the contents of a wardrobe. Can you return it and just get someone to screw normal shelves to the wall which would be more secure?

You can buy twin slot uprights and basic brackets everywhere but you would have to look at measurements to see if compatible with this system.

Thanks @Notmenono! I spent months looking into wardrobe systems and they all amounted to the same thing - metal rods attached to the walls, with components fixed on to the rods. Plus, I'm not a budget and really don't want more disruption and cost of taking down the uprights.
I have twin slot uprights so I'm sure they weight factor will be fine.
Looks like I'm stuck with Homebase's products though!

I don't know but twin slot is widespread and designed to be modular, so I think it's reasonably likely it'll work with, say, Screwfix, Wickes, or Elfa. IKEA Algot maybe a little less likely.

I would think it's worth a punt at buying something from another supplier. Go somewhere mainstream and you can return it to a store if it doesn't fit. Screwfix is easy. Maybe buy just one small thing to start with, check it, before committing to a big order.

You might also be able to exchange any Homebase stuff still in the packaging for a credit note, even if the receipt is lost/out of date.

I see Ikea do a version. It must be strong enough as long as it's all lined up right. What are you finding tricky about it?

Hey. I've sorted it all out now but it took a few YouTube videos!
Yes, I looked at ikea but their delivery is pretty expensive, sadly. The way Homebase sold the products wasn't in a 'system' so it's really tricky trying to figure out which component is for what. I had to research which bracket is for which part of the wardrobe structure - it really isn't obvious! But I found the Australian manufacturer in the end - it's all explained on their website. What a palaver! Never again!

If it is steel, with twin slots, rather heavy, it is probably a rebrand or copy of the Spur shelving system, which is very strong.

Run the uprights as high as you can, all the pull-out force is on the top screw, and there should be no substantial weight for af least a foot from the top. The lower shelves can take a lot of weight because the force will be vertically on all the screws

There are some lightweight aluminium versions that are not much good.

Thanks @PigletJohn
I'll take your advice. They're pretty tall uprights so I'm hoping it'll work well.

Having enlarged the pics, I think I see the point of the horizontal rail now. It looks like you run it high on the wall and the tops of the upright channels hook onto it and hang down while you mark the other screw holes. This is an improvement.

A similar rail can be used with kitchen cabinets, which usually have adjustable hangers at the top. The high fixing is best for strength, and the rail has plenty of holes so you can screw it even to a plasterboard wall, finding the studs, and avoiding screws where there is a pipe or cable. In a kitchen you usually run it all the way along the wall(s) so that you can add, remove or reposition cabinets at whim, with no need to drill new holes.

Just as a heads up, Algot is now Jonaxel in Ikea. Confused me completely!