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Rogue trader prosecution and a cable sizing calculator - VoltiNEWS Summer Round Up

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Welcome to part two of Voltimum's Summer Round Up 2010! Here you can read the top industry news stories of 2010 so far.

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Dear Reader

Welcome to part two of Voltimum's Summer Round Up 2010! Here you can read the top industry news stories of 2010 so far.

Saving energy and money has been a key factor in 2010's product developments and news. From Dimplex's article on electric heating solutions for the recession to Vent-Axia's big Redbridge Homes controlled ventilation installations, it seems the industry is not only keen to go green, but to cut costs too.

Frustrated unemployed electrician, Stephen Wintle, sent in a letter to the editor responding to a recent ECA article addressing the impending skills shortage. Read what he had to say along with ECA President Diane Johnson's response to the letter.

20 August 2010

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The Lighting Industry Federation has just announced its Energy Management and Innovation in Lighting Awards Scheme (EMILAS). These awards are an initiative to encourage companies to refurbish their current lighting installations to more energy efficient solutions. Entries can be submitted by any of the parties in the supply chain from the end-user through to lighting equipment manufacturers. Closing date for entries is September 30th, so be sure to read more about the award catagories and how you can get involved!
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Question: What is the minimum cross-sectional area of earthing cable required for the earth bonding of cable trays and ladders? Also, what is the minimum cross-sectional area of earthing cable for the earth bonding of IT cable trays?
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