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Manufacturers working to the new IEC 61439 standard still need to exercise a high level of skill and caution

IEC 61439, the new series of international standards for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, will soon be implemented in the UK as BS EN 61439. GAMBICA'S Controlgear Group Technical committee has welcomed the long-awaited publication of these standards but warns that manufacturers working to the new standard still need to exercise a high level of skill and caution in relation to the ratings they adopt for components used in the... [more]

BS EN 954-1 standard can be used for another three years

For many years BS EN 954-1 has been followed for presumption of conformity to the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC. However, the two new standards – BS EN ISO 13849-1 or BS EN 62061 – that have been developed were set to replace BS EN 954-1 on December 29 2009, and would have been the only control system standards accepted under the new European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. This change has been publicised for a long time and many machine builder... [more]

Non-conforming electrical appliances in the Gulf region results in increase in accidents and electrical fires

With the rapid growth of the consumption of non-conforming electrical appliances in the Gulf region has come an increase in accidents and electrical fires. Inferior quality material used in switches, socket outlets, fuses and appliances may cause fires in buildings that can cost billions of dollars to local economies, and endanger the lives of millions. In the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region, an estimated 30 % of building fires are cause... [more]

Free ELECSA evening seminars on building regulations for electrical contractors

ELECSA is running a series of free seminars on building regulations for electrical contractors. The evening seminars are open to anyone to attend, and are being held at a choice of locations around the country. Business Development Manager for ELECSA Sarah Fry explains ‘electrical contractors often need to know about a wide range of building regulations in addition to Part P. The new seminars are designed to equip them with a quick overview of... [more]

Electrical Contractors Association dispels common energy-saving lightbulb myths

As the European Union flicks the switch on traditional lightbulb sales, the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) allays the rise in fears surrounding phasing out the lamps, which starting in September. ECA Head of Technical Services, Giuliano Digilio says: “The introduction of energy-saving lightbulbs is great news for the environment and for consumers who will enjoy cheaper energy bills. It’s not something people should be worrying about... [more]

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