Archived articles - Electrical, lighting, power generation, automation, drives and control

AdapT5 fluorescent lighting adaptor cuts electricity usage without having to change the base unit

A new fluorescent lighting adaptor - the adapT5 adaptor - has recently been introduced to the UK by Light Green, a company in Dorset. The adaptor will work with any existing T8 and T12 fluorescent light to cut electricity usage without having to change the base unit; with electricity usage being cut by a massive 55% per light bulb, its causing ripples amongst many people in the lighting industry as well as consumers. The ‘adapT5’ is suited for any users of fluorescent lighting – for small, medium and large size businesses as well as schools, hospitals, councils and offices up and down ... [more]

New programmable sound module with IP69K protection fory EAO

A programmable sound module with IP69K protection has been added to the range of industrial buzzers offered by EAO. EAO’s new Series 56 Multi-Tone Sound Module (MTSM) answers the need for a sophisticated device that will emit a range of different sounds according to the change in status of equipment or machinery. It will benefit any application where an audible signal is required to inform people of a change in the local surroundings. For instance, it can be used on trains to help the visually-impaired locate a doorway and notify them that a door is closing. It is pre-programmed with ... [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 restructured compared to the present 16th Edition and includes changes necessary to maintain technical alignment with Europe and adopts the IEC numberi... [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 suited to those businesses that do an element of electrical work in the course of their main business ie kitchen/bathroom fitters, builders, heating engi... [more]

Orcan to distribute IGE+XAO Group products and services in India

The IGE+XAO Group has signed a new partnership with the Indian company Orcan. This Faridabad-based company, created in 1978, offers a range of diverse products including factory automation solutions. Orcan has built an extended distribution network comprising of 80 dealers, which are located throughout 60 cities. Through this partnership, Orcan will distribute in India IGE+XAO Group products and services, and in particular, SEE Electrical, the IGE+XAO Group package at the international level. Available in three versions "Basic", "Standard" and "Advanced", SEE Electrical is able to evolve ac... [more]