No one likes being in a room that’s dank, breathing in stale air, even for a short period of time. It’s not only unpleasant but it’s also unhealthy for the occupants and for the building itself.
With the introduction of the 18th Edition the decision-making process for inclusion of overvoltage protection in electrical installations has changed. Here, Dave Enefer, Devices Product Manager at Crabtree, one of Electrium’s leading brands in electrical components, looks at the latest requirements for overvoltage protection.
When machinery is shut down for maintenance or cleaning, energy within the system does not simply disappear. Stored energy can cause machinery to move unexpectedly, which can result in serious injury or fatality.
Busy office spaces have very specific requirements when it comes to electrical accessories, but by understanding these needs, and how they can be addressed, electricians can tap into a lucrative new income stream for their business.
Buildings frequently change use and are refurbished for new occupants and businesses often reconfigure their workplaces as demands change.
At first glance, the cable cleat may not seem like a product ripe for design innovation; its role securing electrical cables in the event of a short circuit seemingly straightforward enough to preclude it from such activity. But look more closely and you’ll quickly realise you are wrong.
The cost of UK retail crime has soared to a record £613million, with an average cost of £6,000 per business1. Worryingly, experts believe this is just a small percentage of many unreported incidents which take place each year.
Mark Redfern of Wieland Electric argues that cabling methodology can have a critical role in ensuring building performance, as well as impacting installation schedules.
Technology is showing no signs of abating. People are glued to their mobile devices everywhere you look and there are no signs of this trend changing.
In order to provide products which meet the real day-to-day needs of installers, it’s vital that manufacturers listen to their audience and respond to their needs.