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Fire Rated Cable Clips: Meeting BS7671 Amendment 4
Linian
News

Fire Rated Cable Clips: Meeting BS7671 Amendment 4

Ensure your electrical installations meet the latest fire safety standards with compliant cable management...

LINIAN FireClip Product Video
Linian
Video

LINIAN FireClip Product Video

Upgrade your cable installation game and help prevent premature cable collapses with our FireClip!

Electrical Fire Safety Week 2026: The importance of working smoke alarms
Electrical Safety First
News

Electrical Fire Safety Week 2026: The importance of...

Electrical Fire Safety Week begins on 2 February, with Electrical Safety First raising awareness about a...

Marshall-Tufflex stock LINIAN cable tray clips for faster, safer cable management
Marshall Tufflex
News

Marshall-Tufflex stock LINIAN cable tray clips for faster,...

Marshall-Tufflex is pleased to announce the launch and availability of LINIAN Cable Tray Clips, now integrated...

Enhanced home security with ESP’s new fort Wi-Fi doorbell and external camera
ESP
News

Enhanced home security with ESP’s new fort Wi-Fi doorbell...

Enhanced Home Security with ESP’s new Fort Wi-Fi Doorbell and External Camera ESP has unveiled the latest...

Amendment 4-Ready LINIAN Cable Tray Clips available from Marshall Tufflex
Linian
News

Amendment 4-Ready LINIAN Cable Tray Clips available from...

Discover reliable, efficient LINIAN cable tray clips, now available through Marshall Tufflex for robust...

LSF vs LS0H/LSHF: Why It Matters for Cable Specification
Europacable
News

LSF vs LS0H/LSHF: Why It Matters for Cable Specification

When specifying cables for commercial or civil installations, especially those subject to fire safety...

Find the right alarm with the Espire Alarm Finder Tool
ESP
News

Find the right alarm with the Espire Alarm Finder Tool

ESP’s Alarm Finder on the Espire website provides an effective and reliable way for homeowners, landlords, and...

ESPIRE mobile showroom takes to the road
ESP
News

ESPIRE mobile showroom takes to the road

Following its successful entry into the fire and safety alarm market earlier this year with its...

BS 5839-1: 2025 updates
ESP
Technical articles

BS 5839-1: 2025 updates

Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, looks in detail at a number of key changes in...

BG launches smoke & heat combo alarm with remote testing – the smart choice for loft and PV installations
BG Electrical
News

BG launches smoke & heat combo alarm with remote testing –...

British General (BG), a leader in reliable safety solutions, proudly introduces the Combination Smoke & Heat...

BG launches enhanced fire rated back boxes – setting a new standard in safety and performance
BG Electrical
News

BG launches enhanced fire rated back boxes – setting a new...

British General (BG), a trusted name in electrical accessories, has launched its latest innovation — the...

How batteries go bad: Understanding battery failure modes
Megger
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
Video

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
Video

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
Video

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
Video

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
Video

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
Video

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...