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Power over Ethernet – what are the benefits? | ECA

|Date: 10 November, 2020

Power over Ethernet – what are the benefits? | ECA

Shahid Khan, ECA Technical Manager, explains why contractors should take advantage of the considerable be ...

Shahid Khan, ECA Technical Manager, explains why contractors should take advantage of the considerable benefits of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. The rapid digitisation of industry, smart build ...

10 November, 2020
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Smart buildings: why do you need consistent data terminations? | Ideal Industries EMEA

|Date: 2 November, 2020

Smart buildings: why do you need consistent data terminations? | Ideal Industries EMEA

Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the need for consistent and compliant da ...

Brett Smyth, General Manager of Ideal Industries EMEA, discusses the need for consistent and compliant data network terminations in smart buildings, and how they can be achieved. Introducing smart tec ...

2 November, 2020
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Thermal insulated cables: are you getting hot under the collar? | NAPIT

|Date: 27 October, 2020

Thermal insulated cables: are you getting hot under the collar? | NAPIT

NAPIT Technical Development Engineer, Richard Townsend, discusses some of the issues the electrical insta ...

NAPIT Technical Development Engineer, Richard Townsend, discusses some of the issues the electrical installation industry seems to be facing when it comes down to cables covered by thermal insulation. ...

27 October, 2020
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Safely using Multi-Service Distribution Boards (MSDBs) | NAPIT

|Date: 17 September, 2020

Safely using Multi-Service Distribution Boards (MSDBs) | NAPIT

NAPIT’s Chief Technical Officer, Frank Bertie, and the BEAMA Cut-out & Feeder Pillar Group, explore t ...

NAPIT’s Chief Technical Officer, Frank Bertie, and the BEAMA Cut-out & Feeder Pillar Group, explore the types of equipment and the correct safety procedures that the electrical contractor must con ...

17 September, 2020
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‘Prosumer’ electrical installations: what are they? | ECA

|Date: 10 September, 2020

‘Prosumer’ electrical installations: what are they? | ECA

Gary Parker, ECA Technical Manager, provides readers with an introduction to the world of prosumers. For ...

Gary Parker, ECA Technical Manager, provides readers with an introduction to the world of prosumers. For most electrotechnical professionals, the world of work will have changed considerably over the ...

10 September, 2020
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Made 2 Measure: how does the EV charging point amendment affect me? | Megger

|Date: 8 August, 2020

Made 2 Measure: how does the EV charging point amendment affect me? | Megger

The technical team at Megger answer the latest equipment-related query. You ask: I’ve heard that there’s ...

The technical team at Megger answer the latest equipment-related query. You ask: I’ve heard that there’s been an amendment to the IET Wiring Regulations that relates to electric vehicle (EV) charging ...

8 August, 2020
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RCDs, metal consumer units and TT installations | NAPIT

|Date: 5 August, 2020

RCDs, metal consumer units and TT installations | NAPIT

NAPIT's Bill Allan answers another common contractor query. Contractors sometimes ask whether it's necess ...

NAPIT's Bill Allan answers another common contractor query. Contractors sometimes ask whether it's necessary to install an RCD in a TT installation before a metal consumer unit (i.e. a 'front end' RCD ...

5 August, 2020
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How to correctly install a hot tub | Pete Monfort, Arena Training

|Date: 20 July, 2020

How to correctly install a hot tub | Pete Monfort, Arena Training

In the run up to summer, there is one particular subject that will often dominate the Q&A sessions on ...

In the run up to summer, there is one particular subject that will often dominate the Q&A sessions on social media: how to install a hot tub. So, what are the main issues to consider? Pete 'Monty' ...

20 July, 2020
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Outdoor power – the safety requirements | Knightsbridge

|Date: 17 July, 2020

Outdoor power – the safety requirements | Knightsbridge

Scott Brewer, Head of Technical at Knightsbridge, looks at some key safety considerations when it comes t ...

Scott Brewer, Head of Technical at Knightsbridge, looks at some key safety considerations when it comes to providing power and light outdoors. When your customers are looking to enhance their gardens ...

17 July, 2020
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Table 54.8 and PEN conductors | NAPIT

|Date: 17 April, 2020

Table 54.8 and PEN conductors | NAPIT

NAPIT’s Bill Allan investigates two examples regarding the application of Table 54.8 within the 18th Edit ...

NAPIT’s Bill Allan investigates two examples regarding the application of Table 54.8 within the 18th Edition. The 18th Edition of BS 7671 introduced a small but significant change to Table 54.8 which ...

17 April, 2020
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