Latest electrical product news

three phase UPS: Launch of the new PW6000 from UPSL

(20/01/2012)

Recently, Uninterruptible Power Supplies Limited (UPSL) announced plans to extend the power capacity of its popular, standalone three phase UPS, the PowerWAVE 6000. Designed to deliver the optimal balance between energy efficiency, availability and power performance, the new extended PowerWAVE 6000 range will be available in both 400 and 500kVA power ratings, parallelable up to 5 MVA. Compared to equivalent UPS systems of a similar capacity, the new Power WAVE 6000 dramatically reduces the... [more]

Test of Electrical Equipment: Association for Professional Appliance Testing encourages and supports review of health and safety regulation

(16/12/2011)

The Association for Professional Appliance Testing (BAPAT) welcomes Professor Lofstedt's recommendations to review the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 in respect of the In-service Inspection and Test of Electrical Equipment (PAT Testing). A spokesperson for the Association said that "any review that provides clarity over the requirements to undertake testing and maintenance; to ensure a safe working environment, has to be welcomed and we look forward to contributing to the debate in prov... [more]

Three-phase distribution boards: Three-phase distribution boards introduced by Havells

(29/11/2011)

Havells launched a range of Type B (three-phase) distribution boards for commercial and industrial applications. They are designed specifically for the UK market and offer design features to make installation safe and easy. These include options with pre-wired meters to enable contractors to satisfy the metering requirements of Building Regulations Part L2 easily and economically. While Havells is a new name to the low voltage switchgear market in the UK it is no newcomer to the business, h... [more]

THHN striped circuit wire: Introducing Striped Circuit Wire from Cerro Wire

(18/11/2011)

In order to help electrical contractors meet the needs of facility owners driven by changes in the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC®), Cerro Wire LLC, a leading manufacturer of copper electrical building wire and cable, has announced that it will provide THHN striped circuit wire. Section 210.4 (B) requires that “multiwire branch circuits” be provided with a means of simultaneously disconnecting all ungrounded or phase conductors where the branch circuit originates. To avoid being consider... [more]

Ti32: Free telephoto or wide angle lens with purchase of Fluke P3 Series thermal imager

(15/11/2011)

Until the end of the year, Fluke is offering a free telephoto or wide angle lens worth over £1,000 to customers purchasing any of its high-performance P3 Series Thermal Imaging cameras. The Fluke P3 Series includes the Ti27, Ti29 and Ti32 models for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of electrical installations, electro-mechanical equipment, process equipment, HVAC/R equipment and more, and the TiR27, TiR29 and TiR32 models for building envelope, energy audit, restoration and remedia... [more]

Thermal imager: Free USB thermography stick from Fluke

(07/11/2011)

Thermal imaging can find faults fast and save downtime. Fluke is offering a free USB stick, an exclusive ‘gateway’ to access everything the professional electrician and industrial maintenance technician needs to know about Thermal Imaging. It contains videos, a digital copy of the 72-page booklet ‘Principles of Thermography’, a ROI calculator, links to online training, and much more. The free Fluke thermography USB stick contains: • Brochures from the current Fluke thermal imager line-up •... [more]