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Martindale Electric launches new test lamp and proving kit

|Date: 2 April, 2024

Martindale Electric launches new test lamp and proving kit

Martindale Electric has launched the Drummond MTL15 test lamp and MTL15PD-S Kit which includes a test lam ...

Martindale Electric has launched the Drummond MTL15 test lamp and MTL15PD-S Kit which includes a test lamp and proving kit. The new test lamp extends the application areas for Drummond test lamps to h ...

2 April, 2024
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Protective multiple earthing (PME) earthing facility | NICEIC

|Date: 13 March, 2024

Protective multiple earthing (PME) earthing facility | NICEIC

The aim of this article from the experts at NICEIC is to explain the operating characteristics of the pro ...

The aim of this article from the experts at NICEIC is to explain the operating characteristics of the protective multiple earthing (PME) earthing facility, a type of TN-C-S system, which is commonly p ...

13 March, 2024
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New Quickwire 24A Junction boxes

|Date: 12 March, 2024

New Quickwire 24A Junction boxes

2024 is looking to be a big year for Quickwire as they bring their latest products to market: 2 new Quick ...

2024 is looking to be a big year for Quickwire as they bring their latest products to market: 2 new Quickwire junction boxes for power connection. The new additions to the Quickwire range are 2 and 4- ...

12 March, 2024
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Calling all bright sparks… SkillELECTRIC 2024 now open for entries

|Date: 12 March, 2024

Calling all bright sparks… SkillELECTRIC 2024 now open for entries

Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competi ...

Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is now open and runs until 28 March 2024. The event is part of the ...

12 March, 2024
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Metal consumer units in an installation forming part of a TT system earthing arrangement | NICEIC

|Date: 20 February, 2024

Metal consumer units in an installation forming part of a TT system earthing arrangement | NICEIC

This article from the experts at NICEIC aims to provide guidance for contractors when required to install ...

This article from the experts at NICEIC aims to provide guidance for contractors when required to install a consumer unit and/or similar switchgear manufactured from a noncombustible material meeting ...

20 February, 2024
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Understanding overvoltage protection: requirements of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 | Hager

|Date: 16 February, 2024

Understanding overvoltage protection: requirements of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 | Hager

Hager’s Technical Training Manager, Paul Chaffers, discusses the importance of providing installations wi ...

Hager’s Technical Training Manager, Paul Chaffers, discusses the importance of providing installations with surge protective devices (SPDs) and looks at requirements and considerations of BS 7671:2018 ...

16 February, 2024
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Different installation methods and the mechanical protection requirements for each | NAPIT

|Date: 5 February, 2024

Different installation methods and the mechanical protection requirements for each | NAPIT

The technical experts at NAPIT look at different installation methods and the mechanical protection requi ...

The technical experts at NAPIT look at different installation methods and the mechanical protection requirements for each. Installation or wiring methods? Whenever we speak to contractors or they ask ...

5 February, 2024
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The importance of selecting RCDs that are suitable to electronic loads and controls connected to an electrical installation | NICEIC

|Date: 30 January, 2024

The importance of selecting RCDs that are suitable to electronic loads and controls connected to an electrical installation | NICEIC

Depending on the particular characteristics of the ‘electronic’ loads and controls connected to an electr ...

Depending on the particular characteristics of the ‘electronic’ loads and controls connected to an electrical installation, an RCD could be exposed to a range of residual current waveforms and frequen ...

30 January, 2024
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When should an intended departure be used? | NAPIT

|Date: 13 December, 2023

When should an intended departure be used? | NAPIT

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, explains when to use an intended departure. When we look ...

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, explains when to use an intended departure. When we look at a completed electrical installation or minor works electrical installation certificate, ther ...

13 December, 2023
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Providing additional fire protection – what are the requirements for using AFDDs | Hager

|Date: 17 November, 2023

Providing additional fire protection – what are the requirements for using AFDDs | Hager

Hager’s Technical Training Manager, Paul Chaffers, discusses the importance of providing additional fire ...

Hager’s Technical Training Manager, Paul Chaffers, discusses the importance of providing additional fire protection, following the mandated use of Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD) in the latest Edit ...

17 November, 2023
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