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Latest electrical product news
The new ADVC advanced controller system from Schneider Electric provides efficient, comprehensive cost-effective protection and control for overhead power distribution networks. Housed in a marine-grade stainless-steel enclosure, ADVC controllers incorporate a wide range of protection features, complemented by versatile communications options and measurement facilities for all key network parameters. Many of the features provided by the system are easily customised to suit individual user requir... [more]
NICEIC has devised a 17th Edition Toolkit containing all a contractor needs to be ready for the new Wiring Regulations, published in January 2008.
The Toolkit contains a copy of the new IEE 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008), a simplified, accessible and practical guide to the regulations, a DVD explaining all the changes to the 17th Edition and, as an added bonus, a voucher booklet containing money-off vouchers and competition prize draws.
The NICEIC 17th Edition Toolkit... [more]
Proven Energy, the small-scale, high performance wind turbines company, has received an investment of £4.5 million from Low Carbon Accelerator Limited.
In response to rapidly growing British and international markets, Proven Energy will increase manufacturing capacity in order to meet the volume of demand. The company will also focus on Research & Development of further innovative power generators. The company is also developing an onshore initiative, Windcrofting, creating energy from mi... [more]
Megger has launched a new webstore for the purchase of lead sets and accessories for all Megger test instruments. The webstore offers a quick and convenient service for all electricians, contractors and electrical engineers.
For ease of use, products can be selected by model number, free text search, popularity or new items. The webstore offers an overview of each accessory, accompanied by compatible test instruments, part number, price, ordering information and colour photographs.
After r... [more]
According to the results of a survey conducted by WStore, SMEs are still not ready to cope with waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) legislation.
47% of respondents to the survey admitted they were unaware of the packaging regulations and had never heard of the WEEE legislation. Not surprisingly, 60% of respondents were not implementing policies or procedures to cater for the new regulations.
The deadline for producers of electrical and electronic equipment to join a disposal ... [more]
Everyone of us exhales 10 to 75litres of Co2 per hour and up to 175 grams of water per hour. A family of four produces 10-15 litres of water vapour a day through breathing washing, showering and cooking.
The ability of air to absorb this vapour is dependent on temperature: the warmer the air, the more it can absorb. Extract ventilation can remove water vapour at source. And insulation eliminates cold surfaces on which condensation can form resulting in mould growth.
Traditionally homes wer... [more]
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