Q2/4 - What is the difference between single and double-pole...
BS EN 61009-1 defines ‘pole’ as: ‘that part of an RCBO associated exclusively with one electrically...
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Bidirectional and Unidirectional Devices
Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, considers conditions where current may flow in...
One day LCA and EPD workshop for lighting producers
Recolight has announced the first date for a new LCA and EPD training workshop. The one day, in-person...
Mode 4 EV charging: AC side RCD selection
Chaz Andrews Doepke Technical Manager – Discuses RCD circuit protection associated with Mode 4 charging...
Electrical earthing – do you know the requirements?
Jake Green, Group Technical Engagement Manager, Scolmore Group, takes a look at earth electrodes and the...
UK lighting market heading for £2.3 billion by 2028
According to a recent research report, the UK lighting market is forecast to reach a value of approximately...
Martindale Electric unveils new Domestic Lock Off Kit
Martindale Electric has announced the launch of the ‘LOKKITDOM’ Domestic Lock Off Kit. This comprehensive...
New Qualification Approved for Experienced Workers in...
In a significant development for the electrotechnical industry, the EAL Level 3 Panel Wiring for Engineering...
Brother launches new labellers for quick and compliant...
Business technology solutions provider Brother UK has upgraded its professional labelling line-up, launching...
Understand how AFDD provide additional electrical safety...
Eaton’s whitepaper covers not only some of the main changes in Amendment 2, but also offer the reasons why
Cable supports
Wiring systems must be selected and erected to avoid during installation, use and maintenance, damage to the...
NICEIC announces a brand-new series of THE WIRE
NICEIC has announced a brand-new series of its webinar series, THE WIRE. THE WIRE returns September 2024....
BG updates market re bidirectional devices mandate
Leading supplier of consumer units, BG is updating electrical installers and wholesalers on the latest...
Premature Collapse of Wiring Systems
Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, considers the general requirements of Regulation...
CEF’s popular TechTalks returns for a fourth series
CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor, has launched the fourth series of its award...
Key changes to the BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 IET Wiring...
On 31 July 2024, IET and BSI issued Amendment 3:2024 of BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations....
IET and BSI urges electrical industry to have its say on IET...
Draft for Public Consultation open from 7 August 2024 to 3 November 2024. Latest amendment expected to be...
Earth Continuity Testing – an in-depth look
The need to perform continuity testing - For initial verification of a new electrical installation, or an...
Earth electrode resistance
It can be difficult for an electrical contractor to determine whether a single electrode will be sufficient to...
Fire alarm commissioning
ESP’s managing director Neil Baldwin, provides a detailed look at the area of commissioning, as outlined in...
RCBOs – Single and Double-pole
In this article, Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement at Scolmore Group, considers some types of RCBOs and...
TESP warns against training packages in new Rogue Trainers...
Beware of expensive training packages that promise much but may fail to deliver – that’s the advice from The...
What is the difference between ADM1 and ADM2?
Approved documents (AD) provide practical guidance about how to comply with the requirements of The Building...
Martindale Electric expands its Locking Off device range
Implementing safe isolation is essential to achieve compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations...