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  • A New Way To Test USB Ports?

    We learn more about a great new product from Klein Tools. Sockets with a USB port were first introduced t ...

    We learn more about a great new product from Klein Tools. Sockets with a USB port were first introduced to the market in 2013 but they weren’t included under BS 1363 standards until 2016. As a result, ...

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  • Non-compliant Electrical Products: Who Is Liable?

    In this month’s article Bill Allan considers the matter of non-compliant electrical products and where li ...

    In this month’s article Bill Allan considers the matter of non-compliant electrical products and where liability may fall. Surprising as it may seem, the sale of non-compliant products is currently se ...

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  • Check Please - What is Checkatrade and what does it do?

    Originally conceived from the fall out of a structurally damaging seaside storm more than two decades ago ...

    Originally conceived from the fall out of a structurally damaging seaside storm more than two decades ago, PE discovers which way the wind is currently blowing for online directory Checkatrade. What i ...

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  • Look On The Bright Side

    Mike Brooks, Marketing Manager at CP Electronics explores the risks associated with poorly lit workplaces ...

    Mike Brooks, Marketing Manager at CP Electronics explores the risks associated with poorly lit workplaces, the effect it can have on staff and the solutions on offer to combat this. Effective lighting ...

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  • Enlitened : Light Up Your Smart Control Prospects

    Jeff Richardson, Aurora Group’s Trade Director, reveals how you can have fire rated, dimmable, tuneable wh ...

    Jeff Richardson, Aurora Group’s Trade Director, reveals how you can have fire rated, dimmable, tuneable white capability, with a fast install and Smart control all in one downlight. The mPROZX is the u ...

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  • A Shining Light

    When White Light needed testing equipment for some of its more complex projects, the AV and lighting spec ...

    When White Light needed testing equipment for some of its more complex projects, the AV and lighting specialist turned to Seaward for the perfect solution. We find out more. Starting life as a lightin ...

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  • β€œLife Would Be Harder Without The Regs”

    John Bradley, Chairman of the joint IET/BSI committee (responsible for the 18th Edition book’s technical ...

    John Bradley, Chairman of the joint IET/BSI committee (responsible for the 18th Edition book’s technical content) shares his experience of understanding and applying the Wiring Regulations. I began my ...

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  • Facing The Future

    In recent years, the severity of the UK skills gap has become increasingly obvious, not least in the elec ...

    In recent years, the severity of the UK skills gap has become increasingly obvious, not least in the electrical sector. Of the areas worst affected, skilled manual labour, engineering and manufacturin ...

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  • Infrared Heating: Mythbusters

    With infrared being a relatively new form of technology, it’s only natural that some misconceptions have ...

    With infrared being a relatively new form of technology, it’s only natural that some misconceptions have sprung up since its introduction. Here the team at Mirrorstone delves into some of these myths ...

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  • Residential Lighting: Do You Need A Personal Touch?

    Following the launch of Lutron’s RA2 Select domestic solution, we find out why simple and personalised li ...

    Following the launch of Lutron’s RA2 Select domestic solution, we find out why simple and personalised lighting control is achievable at the touch of a button.Β  RA2Β Select is a whole-home lighting and ...

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