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Product Test: M2 Electrical Surge Protected Dual Socket

|Date: 16 May, 2019

Product Test: M2 Electrical Surge Protected Dual Socket

PE Product Tester, Reece Fitzhardy, has the urge for surge this month as he trials the Surge Protected Du ...

PE Product Tester, Reece Fitzhardy, has the urge for surge this month as he trials the Surge Protected Dual Socket from M2 Electrical. I’m sure that I’m not alone here when I say that it’s only in mor ...

16 May, 2019
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All Wired Up? Trust Your Instincts

|Date: 5 March, 2019

All Wired Up? Trust Your Instincts

Michael Simms, Product Manager for Wiring Accessories at Crabtree, one of Electrium’s leading brands, tal ...

Michael Simms, Product Manager for Wiring Accessories at Crabtree, one of Electrium’s leading brands, talks to PE about the innovation behind wiring accessories. When it comes to wiring accessories, t ...

5 March, 2019
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How to Better Upsell Accessories

|Date: 2 January, 2019

How to Better Upsell Accessories

Andrew Wilson, Commercial Manager at Varilight, encourages installers to increase customer satisfaction, ...

Andrew Wilson, Commercial Manager at Varilight, encourages installers to increase customer satisfaction, improve margins and enhance future business at the same time by seeking opportunities to upsell ...

2 January, 2019
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How to Fit the MK Dimensions Range: Step-By-Step

|Date: 12 December, 2018

How to Fit the MK Dimensions Range: Step-By-Step

Emma Segelov, Head of Marketing for MK Electric, talks us through the MK Dimensions installation process, ...

Emma Segelov, Head of Marketing for MK Electric, talks us through the MK Dimensions installation process, while explaining why it should be the ‘go-to’ solution for contractors. Last year, MK Electric ...

12 December, 2018
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Are You An Accessorising Star?

|Date: 22 November, 2018

Are You An Accessorising Star?

Choosing the appropriate wiring accessories throughout the home can have a significant impact on the over ...

Choosing the appropriate wiring accessories throughout the home can have a significant impact on the overall look and feel of a property, taking an interior design scheme to the next level of chic. Ga ...

22 November, 2018
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18th Edition: What Changes Can We Expect to the Earthing Requirements?

|Date: 31 May, 2018

18th Edition: What Changes Can We Expect to the Earthing Requirements?

Paul Dawson, Commercial Director at electrical accessories and consumables specialist, Niglon, discusses ...

Paul Dawson, Commercial Director at electrical accessories and consumables specialist, Niglon, discusses changes to the Earthing requirements in the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations due for publication ...

31 May, 2018
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Myth Busters: Modular Wiring

|Date: 19 May, 2018

Myth Busters: Modular Wiring

David Draper, Interconnection Product Manager at WAGO, debunks a few of the myths surrounding modular wir ...

David Draper, Interconnection Product Manager at WAGO, debunks a few of the myths surrounding modular wiring. Modular wiring is an increasingly popular solution for commercial installations. Pre-wired ...

19 May, 2018
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Chasing and Placing of Accessories: Top Tips

|Date: 2 May, 2018

Chasing and Placing of Accessories: Top Tips

Spencer Henry, Member of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of GB, discusses ...

Spencer Henry, Member of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of GB, discusses the rules around chasing and placing of accessories within other approved documents. Approved D ...

2 May, 2018
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Socket Outlets For Shavers: What Do You Need To Consider?

|Date: 21 January, 2018

Socket Outlets For Shavers: What Do You Need To Consider?

There are two basic types of socket-outlet intended to supply an electric shaver: The type with a transfo ...

There are two basic types of socket-outlet intended to supply an electric shaver: The type with a transformer, and The type without. With certain exceptions only the type with a transformer may be ins ...

21 January, 2018
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The Dangers Associated With Fake Chargers

|Date: 26 October, 2017

The Dangers Associated With Fake Chargers

A recent survey that we commissioned at Crabtree has revealed that more than half (58%) of 2,000 UK adult ...

A recent survey that we commissioned at Crabtree has revealed that more than half (58%) of 2,000 UK adults would like to see more public buildings feature special USB smartphone charging outlets. The ...

26 October, 2017
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