August VoltiNEWS Part 1: Supplementary equipotential bonding, new aluminum downlights and RCDs and the 17th Edition

ABB discusses RCDs and the 17th Edition New Regulations
Alan Roadway, Product Manager for ABB’s Low Voltage Distribution Products business, explores the new mandatory use of Residual Current Devices (RCDs) and the consequent effects expected within the industry.

Cruz Control - Thorn launches new innovative downlights
Cruz: that’s the name given by Thorn to a new range of technically advanced die-cast aluminium downlights, which give class leading light outputs with great glare control.

IET discusses supplementary equipotential bonding
This article looks at the requirements for supplementary equipotential bonding in BS 7671:2008, where supplementary equipotential bonding should be installed and offers help on the process of evaluation.

Philips Lighting and the National Trust make the Big Switch towards Energy Efficient Lighting
Royal Philips Electronics’ in partnership with the National Trust has achieved an impressive 50% energy saving for lighting using Philips MASTERClassic and other types of energy saving lamps across some 300 of its properties.

Dimplex heat pumps flag the way to low carbon heating
A Norfolk housing association is putting green energy solutions to the test with a trial site incorporating Dimplex ground source heat pumps.

For fast, safe and reliable switching use Optocouplers from Weidmuller
Weidmuller manufactures an extensive range of Optocouplers that will satisfy a diverse range of applications and operational environments across all industries.

17th on a grand scale as ECA registers 1000th delegate
Wolverhampton City Council employee, Paul Heath, became the thousandth candidate to undergo 17th Edition training at the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA).

Socket and See's latest solution for electricians - Test Lead Extension Adapter Kit
These innovative new adapters will allow the electrician to safely and easily make up and use a wander test lead using an existing 13A extension reel, for connection to the Main Earthing Terminal at the Consumer Unit, to measure R2 and earth bond continuity.

Prysmian’s FP600 and FP600S gain LPCB certification
FP600 and FP600S, Prysmian’s enhanced performance fire resistant power cables, have been certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) for compliance with BS 7346-6:2005.

Vent-Axia has launched OPAL, a new series of energy efficient panel heaters.
Slimline and stylishly designed, the low carbon OPAL range is an ideal wall-mounted heating solution for applications, extending from residential and student accommodation to apartments and hotel rooms.