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Cerro Wire to display complete range of wire products featuring True Sequential Footage at National Electrical Contractors Association Convention

At the National Electrical Contractors Association Convention (NECA), October 22-25, 2011, in San Diego, CA, Cerro Wire LLC will showcase its complete range of wire products featuring True Sequential Footage™. Cerrowire will also be displaying its expanded line of XHHW-2 cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulated copper conductors. True Sequential Footage, a sequentially printed cable reel that provides accurate wire length with each cut, preve... [more]

Legrand showcases Swifts cable ladder and cable tray ranges at Offshore Europe 2011

At Offshore Europe 2011, Legrand exhibited its Swifts cable ladder and cable tray ranges and launched a brand new cable ladder technical product guide. Legrand’s Swifts cable ladder and cable tray systems are designed for use in installations that demand hard wearing and long lasting solutions. They are available in a variety of different types, from medium duty through to extra heavy-duty and can be supplied in a number of different finishes... [more]

Prysmian's Afumex LSX cable specified for the fire alarm and power systems in grade 2 listed buildings in Westminster

Obstacles often occur when working in Grade 2 listed buildings, as their structures are not always conducive to accommodating modern day services. Prysmian's Afumex LSX cable presents a solution to this problem. Prysmian’s FP200 Gold® and Afumex LSX with Earthshield have been specified for the fire alarm and power systems in a succession of grade 2 listed buildings in Marylebone, Westminster for the Portman Estate. The most recent development ... [more]

Legrand cable management solution installed at Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium

The Amex Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion’s new 22,500 capacity stadium, was built with efficiency and economy of operation being key to its long term viability and has become one of the first stadia in the UK to receive a BREEAM ‘very good’ rating. This was achieved through various means, including minimising construction traffic disruption by relocating spoil locally for the remediation and improvement of the adjacent arable fields, minimising C... [more]

BASEC' advice on solving usual cable problems

Dr Jeremy Hodge, Chief Executive of the British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) discusses the top five problems electrical contractors ask about with electrical cables and offers advice on what to do if a problem is identified. Cable damaged during installation Armoured cables are intended for use in tough environments such as burial, but they can be damaged during installation. The highest risk is during the process of pulling cable in... [more]

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