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T6 Compact+ on-line double conversion UPS for critical applications

AEC UK has launched the T6 Compact+, a true on-line double conversion UPS that has been specially engineered to offer performance, compactness and reliability for critical applications. Available in power ratings of 10kVA to 30kVA in three to single phase and 10kVA to 40kVA in three to three phase, the T6 Compact+ is lightweight for easy manoeuvrability, has convenient access for cable and battery installation and with noise levels of just 6... [more]

17th edition requires to use RCDs on many more circuits than currently specified under the 16th edition

The 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, BS 7671: 2008 was issued on January 1st 2008 with the intention that it will take effect on 1st July 2008. Until the end of June 2008, installations can be completed to either 16th or 17th editions, but after this six-month transition period, every electrical installation will need to be designed, installed, inspected, tested and certified according to these new regulations. The 17th Edition is r... [more]

Free ELECSA open evenings for 17th Edition and Part P sessions

ELECSA has added more dates to its series of 17th Edition and Part P open evenings. With a choice of locations around the country, the free sessions are held in the evening and are an ideal opportunity to keep up to speed with the latest electrical regulations. ELECSA operates a choice of full or defined scope schemes. Full scope is ideal for fully qualified electricians whose main business is electrical installation work. Defined scope is sui... [more]

British Gas joins ELECSA Part P scheme for domestic electrical work

Many members of the public may not realise, but British Gas has its own electrical services division, employing around 170 contracting electricians. The division undertakes around 112,000 installations every year including work as part of their home electrical care schemes. They will also quote for any domestic electrical contracting work including anything from fitting a light switch to re-wiring a whole house. An additional 60 electricians are ... [more]

Hidden dangers in the power supply

Power quality is a serious and often costly issue in health care, especially when equipment is prone to fail without warning – something that can be very damaging to patient care and research project. We know they’re there but being invisible can mean that ‘gremlins’ lurking in the power supply are ignored and allowed to cause cumulative damage to sensitive microprocessor controlled equipment Electrical equipment can be highly sensitive to ... [more]

 

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