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Heating, Ventilation & Electrification: The Fixings Behind Efficient Heat Pump and HVAC Installations
Linian
Technical articles

Heating, Ventilation & Electrification: The Fixings Behind...

Discover how the right cable fixings can help contractors deliver faster, neater and more efficient heat pump,...

Understanding Type F RCCBs
Doepke
Technical articles

Understanding Type F RCCBs

Type F RCCBs are designed for modern single-phase inverter loads, providing reliable protection against...

Heat Pumps and RCD Selection
Doepke
Technical articles

Heat Pumps and RCD Selection

Electrical characteristics of inverter-driven heat pumps, residual current waveforms, and practical...

A clean cut through pipe without catching the cables inside: The new KNIPEX BiX® CT56 insert
KNIPEX
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A clean cut through pipe without catching the cables inside:...

The new KNIPEX BiX® CT56 insert helps installers cut corrugated conduit cleanly while reducing the risk of...

Four cable preparation jobs in one tool: The new KNIPEX ErgoStrip® XL
KNIPEX
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Four cable preparation jobs in one tool: The new KNIPEX...

Meet the KNIPEX ErgoStrip® XL: a compact all-in-one tool designed to make preparing larger cables quicker,...

Battery storage under Amendment 4: siting, ventilation and isolation
Voltimum
Technical articles

Battery storage under Amendment 4: siting, ventilation and...

Amendment 4 introduces new requirements for battery storage. Here’s what installers need to know about siting,...

A more flexible approach to lighting refurbishment
LEDVANCE
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A more flexible approach to lighting refurbishment

As organisations across the UK continue to replace ageing fluorescent lighting, attention is turning to...

NVC Lighting launches GREENLAND PRO: A better way forward for non-corrosive
NVC Lighting
News

NVC Lighting launches GREENLAND PRO: A better way forward...

New high-performance IP66 non-corrosive from NVC brings together 2 FIX two stage installation, greater project...

Staying compliant with BS7671 Wiring Regulations using SuperClips
Linian
Technical articles

Staying compliant with BS7671 Wiring Regulations using...

For electrical contractors, choosing the right cable fixing can make a significant difference to...

BS 7671 Amendment 4: Cable Tray Installation Requirements and LINIAN Cable Tray Clips
Linian
Technical articles

BS 7671 Amendment 4: Cable Tray Installation Requirements...

Ensuring electrical installations meet the latest BS 7671 Amendment 4 requirements requires cable management...

  EV Charger Installation Cost: How Much Does It Cost to Install an EV Charger in the UK?
Voltimum
Technical articles

EV Charger Installation Cost: How Much Does It Cost to...

A practical guide to EV charger installation costs, including home, workplace and commercial projects,...

Grid export control made simple: Shelly for zero-export PV systems
Shelly
News

Grid export control made simple: Shelly for zero-export PV...

Solar PV installations are more sophisticated. For installers, it is no longer about how much electricity an...

Big cables, one clean cut The KNIPEX Ratchet Cable Cutters
KNIPEX
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Big cables, one clean cut The KNIPEX Ratchet Cable Cutters

Cutting large copper and aluminium conductors cleanly, without crushing or deforming the cable end, doesn’t...

What Is an SPD in Electrical Installations? A Guide to Surge Protection and Wiring
Voltimum
Technical articles

What Is an SPD in Electrical Installations? A Guide to Surge...

A practical guide to surge protective devices (SPDs), including BS 7671 requirements, wiring guidance and...

Martindale’s Safe Isolation Procedure Video Guide
Martindale Electric
Video

Martindale’s Safe Isolation Procedure Video Guide

Build confidence in the correct safe isolation procedure with this step-by-step video guide from Martindale...

Electric Vehicle Charging and the Role of Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Doepke
Technical articles

Electric Vehicle Charging and the Role of Residual Current...

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Understanding Earth Leakage: Why testing matters more than ever
Kewtech
News

Understanding Earth Leakage: Why testing matters more than...

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EV Charger Installation UK: What electrical installers need to know in 2026
Voltimum
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EV Charger Installation UK: What electrical installers...

The UK's EV charger installation market is accelerating fast. Discover the trends, compliance demands and...

Schneider Electric launches a compact RCBO to help customers meet wiring regulations without sacrificing on space
Schneider Electric
News

Schneider Electric launches a compact RCBO to help customers...

3 Phase Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBO) with overcurrent protection is a new addition to the Acti9...

Surge protection devices in electrical distribution: A complete guide
Voltimum
Technical articles

Surge protection devices in electrical distribution: A...

A technical guide to surge protection devices: how SPDs work, BS 7671 requirements, Type 1/2/3 selection,...

How to retrofit energy monitoring into any building: a guide for electrical contractors
Shelly
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How to retrofit energy monitoring into any building: a guide...

Can energy monitoring be retrofitted into a commercial building? Learn the best solutions, wiring methods...

Does an RCCB Type B trip on DC?
Doepke
Technical articles

Does an RCCB Type B trip on DC?

We have witnessed an increase in reports from several well-informed installers relating to type B’s that do...

Flexibility meets functionality with Protecta Plus MCB Distribution Boards
ABB
News

Flexibility meets functionality with Protecta Plus MCB...

ABB's Protecta Plus gives installers and designers the power to handle everything from standard...

KNIPEX launches limited edition Diagonal Cutter
KNIPEX
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KNIPEX launches limited edition Diagonal Cutter

KNIPEX has unveiled a new Limited Edition version of its popular diagonal cutter, combining the cutting...