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Miniature RCBO Features and Benefits
New Starbreaker catalogue from Crabtree
Crabtree have published a new Starbreaker catalogue bringing together several recent innovations to make it...
Crabtree launches single module arc fault detection device
Crabtree have launched a new product to support customers with the 18th Edition wiring regulations, the single...
Crabtree’s new miniature AFDD means a big leap for...
Installers can now improve electrical safety, without any extra effort with the Starbreaker combined...
The benefits of loadstar stack up
Making stacked MCB distribution boards easier, safer and faster to install and take readings from, Crabtree,...
Why you shouldn’t forget overvoltage protection for...
Jimmy Higginbotham, Product Manager for Circuit Protection for Electrium, discusses how commercial...
Only use manufacturer approved parts to meet regulation...
With the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations come new recommendations as well as increased levels of...
Crabtree: 1919 to 2019 and Beyond
Technology develops, new challenges emerge, solutions are found. But despite it all, the earth continues to...
Choosing the right consumer unit and what to put in it
Consumer units are often much more about what goes into them than what is already built in. Crabtree, one of...
Arc Fault Detection Devices could prevent real faults
This real life story of how the use of AFDDs could have helped prevent a potentially hazardous situation in...
Arc Fault Detection Devices - the benefits to your...
Arc Fault Detection Devices are a new addition to the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations. Here Crabree...
Eight key changes you need to know within the 18th edition
Make yourself aware of the changes to the 18th Edition before January 2019.
AFDDs - requirements, recommendations & solutions
Combining Crabtree AFDDs with the new Miniature RCBO creates a single device that protects against all of...
Crabtree launches VM160
Increased capability all round. That is the simplest way to describe the Powerstar VM160 panel board from...
Crabtree launches new Powerstar panelboard
The Powerstar VM160 from Crabtree is designed to offer increased capability all round.
Crabtree’s miniature RCBO spells Safety in the home and...
It goes without saying that electrical installation work in a home must be designed and installed to protect...
Crabtree introduces new Metalclad Dual USB socket outlet
The robust shape and composition of Crabtree’s new Metalclad Dual USB socket-outlet makes it perfect to fit in...
Are you compliant with Part M?
There have been a number of amendments to Part M of the Building Regulations over the past couple of years...
Six things you need to know about the revolutionary new...
Wiring accessory products have been given a 21st century update with Instinct, bringing genuine innovation...
Crabtree launch Amendment 3 consumer units
Amendment 3 to BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations (published January 2015).
Electrium is now active on Twitter
To read all Crabtree Wylex & Volex news, to view educational product videos, to learn about the new wiring...
Amendment 3 BS 7671: 2008 – Electrium looks at consumer...
Voltimum UK users should by now be aware of one specific new regulation - ref 421.1.201 in Amendment 3 to...
Voltimum Advent Calendar 2014 - Day 18 - Win an iPod nano...
The iPod nano has a 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display that’s great for browsing album art, photos, videos and more.