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1-043SL SNAP-Joiner: DIRAK expands SNAP-Joiner range to include a joiner with an integral grounding clip

(08/07/2010)

DIRAK has expanded its SNAP-Joiner product offering to include a joiner with an integral grounding clip to address the growing global concern for grounding in electrical applications across many industries. The new 1-043SL SNAP-Joiner combines the function of mechanically connecting two sheet metal panels together while simultaneously creating an automatic and secure metal-to-metal connection between two coated or uncoated sheet metal panels. Therefore, just one of the two panels has to be g... [more]

2010 CPN consumer unit: Cudis' slimline 2010 CPN consumer unit has more room for wiring but is no higher than the previous model

(19/05/2010)

Cudis' new 2010 CPN consumer unit has significantly more room for wiring but has less depth and is no higher than the previous model. Challenged to create more room for wiring within a more slimline consumer unit box Cudis designers have come up with the goods. With sharp styling and a choice of a plain ivory or smoked cover the new consumer unit is even more attractive to install. “The changes are more than cosmetic,” explained sales director, Mike Hankins. “Not only do we now a have metal ... [more]

80-NET UPS: London Fire Brigade deploys Chloride 80-NET UPS in its fallback centre

(23/04/2010)

London Fire Brigade is the largest fire and rescue service in the UK and aims to provide world class fire and rescue services for London – its population and its visitors - through continual investment in fire prevention training and community safety infrastructure. The Brigade responded to over 32,000 fires between 2008 and 2009. Its continuity of services is guaranteed by maintaining both a response centre and a fallback centre that is used if the primary control room, for whatever reason,... [more]

17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations: Seaward educational materials provide advice on electrical safety testing

(06/04/2010)

Seaward has put together a range of educational materials to provide fast access to expert advice on a range of electrical safety testing issues. Designed to promote best practice, the range of materials includes display posters and informative test guides - combining practical guidance with the latest technical updates. The resource pack has been designed to help those involved in the training and education of the electricians of the future - as well as providing a handy reminder of key... [more]

5W GU10 LED: 5W GU10 LED offers a direct one-for-one replacement for a 50W Halogen lamp

(30/03/2010)

Lamp & Gear’s new 5W GU10 LED offers a direct one-for-one replacement for a 50W Halogen lamp with no sacrifice in performance. After many years of research the company, working alongside a leading manufacturer, has produce an LED that really can provide a direct replacement in terms of light output. In addition to providing a superior lumen performance, Lamp & Gear’s 5W GU10 LED will use just 10% of the energy needed to power a 50W halogen lamp. “There has been a lot of justifiable dou... [more]

350W Uni-Form Pulse Start lamp: Venture Lighting supplies 350W Uni-Form Pulse Start lamps and control gear to Carlsberg facility

(23/03/2010)

Metal Halide lamps provide excellent colour rendition, longer life for better lumen maintenance. Venture Lighting has supplied its 350W Uni-Form® Pulse Start lamps and control gear as part of a conversion kit for Carlsberg UK Limited’s Northampton facility. The new Venture 350W lamps were fitted with solid reflectors within the existing luminaires to increase the lux level at 1 metre above ground level from 80 lux to 250 lux. The well known Carlsberg brand, with the famous strap line, was ... [more]