http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/Latest electrical distribution, circuit protection, lighting, power generation and transmission, automation and machine control newsenElectrical PortalElectrical Portalhttp://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10350.htmlTue, 1 Jul 2008 16:38:28 GMTThe complexity of internal building environments demands that the Building Management Systems (BMS) satisfy rigorous criteria, both in terms of performance & reliability. Nobbs & Jones is constantly striving to improve its design process and as a result has decided to acquire an Electrical CAD (Computer-Aided Design) package and has selected after serious review IGE+XAO's SEE Electrical. With t http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10340.htmlMon, 30 Jun 2008 16:38:10 GMTAEC 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 ba http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10338.htmlFri, 27 Jun 2008 11:33:55 GMTE2S has developed Spectra to extend its industrial range of visual signalling devices. The B350 and B450 traffic lights are designed to provide status and safety warning in industrial applications such as factories, warehouses and process control systems. The units are available with either filament lamps or a long life LED light source, which is ideal for applications where access or maintena http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10332.htmlThu, 26 Jun 2008 13:35:56 GMTIt is estimated that the average UK household could save GBP37 per year on electricity bills if they always fully switched off home appliances instead of leaving them on standby. Multiplied by 24.4 million households (National Statistics - 2007) that amounts to GBP902 million of wasted electricity in a year. Nearly GBP1billion worth of energy is wasted in UK homes each year just by leaving appliances o http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10334.htmlWed, 25 Jun 2008 14:24:38 GMTCooper Lighting has completely redesigned its Crompton Varsity range of surface fluorescent luminaires, giving this product line a contemporary styling that is not only attractive but also easy to clean. Featuring a flush-fitting curved diffuser, the new Varsity design virtually eliminates dust traps and is available in a general-purpose version, as well as two other versions aimed at specific http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10330.htmlTue, 24 Jun 2008 09:35:01 GMTA 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 indus http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10331.htmlMon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTA 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 p http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10328.htmlFri, 20 Jun 2008 14:41:47 GMTThe 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 http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10305.htmlThu, 19 Jun 2008 15:16:40 GMTELECSA 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 http://www.electricalportal.co.uk/electrical_article10329.htmlWed, 18 Jun 2008 15:18:26 GMTThe 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 an