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Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

How batteries go bad: Understanding battery failure modes
Megger
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How batteries go bad: Understanding battery failure modes

Batteries have become essential components of our infrastructure; they provide uninterrupted power to data...

Keeping Cables Secure: Minimising fire risk through smart specification
MARSHALL-TUFFLEX LTD
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Keeping Cables Secure: Minimising fire risk through smart...

Terry Adams, Technical Manager at Marshall-Tufflex, explores key cable management specification factors to...

Unicrimp expands Q-Fire range with Stainless Steel Metal Cable Ties
Unicrimp
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Unicrimp expands Q-Fire range with Stainless Steel Metal...

Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group, has expanded its comprehensive Q-Fire range of fire-rated products...

Landlords risk fines as new safety laws to protect thousands of private renters loom
Electrical Safety First
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Landlords risk fines as new safety laws to protect thousands...

Privately rented homes to undergo 5 yearly electrical checks. Thousands of private renters to be protected....

New electrical safety guides supporting safer homes for tenants
Electrical Safety First
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New electrical safety guides supporting safer homes for...

Electrical Safety First has launched new guidance to explain landlords' responsibilities for making sure their...

Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
ESP
Technical articles

Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Fire Detection and Fire Alarm...

Matt Parton, Product Development Manager with leading fire and security solutions supplier, ESP, looks at...

Espire carbon monoxide alarms helps detect CO early for maximum safety
ESP
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Espire carbon monoxide alarms helps detect CO early for...

Espire CO alarms detect the presence of carbon monoxide gas produced by the combustion of carbon-based fuels...

Introducing Espire! - The ultimate range of fire & CO alarms.
ESP
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Introducing Espire! - The ultimate range of fire & CO...

ESP's new range of Espire fire & CO alarms are designed to provide advanced protection for both commercial and...

Espire heat alarm – Reliable temperature monitoring for fire safety
ESP
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Espire heat alarm – Reliable temperature monitoring for fire...

Ideal for any home, Espire heat alarms use a thermistor as a heat sensor to detect temperature changes. This...

Espire optical smoke alarms - Smart protection & fast response
ESP
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Espire optical smoke alarms - Smart protection & fast...

Espire optical smoke alarms use optical sensors to detect smoke, providing an effective response to slow &...

Espire smoke & heat alarms - Swift protection against fire hazards
ESP
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Espire smoke & heat alarms - Swift protection against fire...

With advanced optical and heat sensors, these Espire alarms can detect both smoke and heat, providing a...

Carbon monoxide & heat alarm by Espire – Stay safe with early detection!
ESP
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Carbon monoxide & heat alarm by Espire – Stay safe with...

For kitchens with fuel-burning appliances like gas boilers or cookers, it’s strongly recommended to use...

The complete Espire contractor guidebook for fire safety - Everything you need to know
ESP
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The complete Espire contractor guidebook for fire safety -...

Revolutionising fire safety with Espire – See how they put you first
ESP
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Revolutionising fire safety with Espire – See how they put...

For Espire, your safety is their top priority. Their advanced range of fire and carbon monoxide alarms are...

ESP set to ignite the fire and CO alarm market
ESP
News

ESP set to ignite the fire and CO alarm market

Already an established and highly respected player in the UK fire protection and security industry, ESP is...

Recommendations for disabled refuge areas
ESP
Technical articles

Recommendations for disabled refuge areas

Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, which includes ESP, looks at the specific...

The only control cabinet key you will ever need! Meet the Knipex TwinKey®
Knipex
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The only control cabinet key you will ever need! Meet the...

The KNIPEX TwinKey® (00 11 01) is a compact, multifunctional control cabinet key designed to operate all...

Kidde launches wireless fire alarm controller for effortless and regular testing
Kidde
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Kidde launches wireless fire alarm controller for effortless...

Kidde Safety Europe, a leading manufacturer of residential fire safety equipment, is proud to announce the...

ABB acquires Solutions Industry & Building to expand its cable protection systems
ABB
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ABB acquires Solutions Industry & Building to expand its...

Broadens portfolio of premium cable protection and electrification solutions, complementing ABB Installation...

Capturing a share of the growing CCTV sector
ESP
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Capturing a share of the growing CCTV sector

With CCTV accounting for the largest part of the electronic security sector, there is plenty of opportunity...

New ‘Emergency Pack’ from Luceco saves the day in case of power outage
Luceco
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New ‘Emergency Pack’ from Luceco saves the day in case of...

Already leading the way on lighting with its range of FType downlighters, LED lighting specialist, Luceco...

Playing with fire – a look at substandard fire design schemes
ESP
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Playing with fire – a look at substandard fire design...

ESP reveals some worrying evidence that not all fire design schemes are up to the standard required to...

Premature Collapse of Wiring Systems
Unicrimp
Technical articles

Premature Collapse of Wiring Systems

Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, considers the general requirements of Regulation...

Summer Shocker: BBQs and outdoor lighting fail tests, risking fire and electric shock
Electrical Safety First
News

Summer Shocker: BBQs and outdoor lighting fail tests,...

A recent investigation has revealed that 96% of outdoor electrical products tested failed safety checks,...