July VoltiNEWS2: Requirements for cables in a concealed wall or partition, lamp test adapters and cable management floor systems

Soluflex... Legrand's new cable management floor system
Soluflex is a quick to install system of raised floor tiles and supports that integrate with connection points for power and data to provide ultimate flexibility in ever-changing commercial environments.

IET discusses requirements for cables concealed in a wall or partition – A brief overview
A new series of Regulations (522.6.6 - 522.6.8) have been introduced in the 17th Edition concerning cables concealed in a wall or partition. Read an informative article from the IET that discusses this further.

An electrician's tool kit essential - Socket & See launch set of Lamp Test Adapters
Socket & See Lamp Test Adapters allow fast, easy, safe connection and testing at the light fitting, with hands free, and with no damage to decorations.

Nexans offers free leaflet on the importance of specifying and installing BASEC approved cable
Nexans and BASEC have teamed up in a joint initiative to raise contractor and installer awareness about the possible consequences of installing non-BASEC approved cables.

Redring and CORGI create quick document that runs through 17th Edition - Read it here!
Every electrical installation should now be documented and there are a number of specific technical changes. This document will help all installers, particularly those fitting electric showers.

Dimplex Case Study – Ascari Electric Boiler Provides Highland Heating
Highland Council installed new central heating systems powered by Dimplex Ascari electric boilers - keeping tenants in remote areas of the Scottish Highlands comfortable in severe weather.

MK Electric’s Ackermann brings a big plus to fast floor installations
MK Electric has revolutionised its Ackermann range with the launch of a new suite of floor boxes – for raised, flush and screeded floor applications – that deliver very robust, high load bearing performance together with greater ease and speed of fixing.

Philips promotion on energy efficient lighting results in generous World Wildlife Fund donation
Philips raised €500,000 via a special promotion on the energy efficient Philips MASTER TL5 and MASTER TL-D Eco fluorescent lamps.

Eaton wins the Orsett Hall Hotel Pavillion order for electrical distribution equipment and lighting controls
Find out more about how Eaton worked with contractor, Essex Electrical Services, to offer energy metering and lighting control solutions for the new Orsett Hall Hotel Pavilion near Grays in Essex.

Don't miss out on the ECA / HVCA Grand Dinner and Ball!
The first ever Grand Dinner and Ball, organised jointly by the ECA Greater London Region and the London & South East HVCA, is going to take place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel London W2 on Friday 3rd October 2008.

PHOENIX CONTACT's new Wireless Simulation Tool enables cost and time savings when installing wireless systems
The new FL WST Wireless Simulation Tool makes it easy to determine the number of wireless devices and their optimum siting within an industrial building to ensure reliable wireless coverage.

Draka discusses latest product range developments and offers free 'Cables and Tables' guide
View short presentations which detail the latest product range developments and prestigious projects where Draka cables have been specified. Here you can also obtain a free copy of the industry-leading "Cables and Tables" guide.