In this article the team at Kewtech provide best practice advice and guidance on complying with the standards that cover EV charging installations, while offering tips on the right type of equipment to carry out testing and inspection. British Standard 7671:2018: Amendment 2: 2022, commonly known as the IET Wiring Regulations, is the accepted safety ...

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Fire system specialist Triple Star Fire & Security is streamlining its fire detection and alarm system installations with a lightweight pattress solution – Tufflex Tile. Kent-based Triple Star Fire & Security supplies, installs and maintains life safety equipment, including fire alarms and detection systems for a diverse range of properties ranging from the iconic Royal ...

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The experts at Test Instrument Solutions (TIS) shine a light on test equipment for solar PV installations while taking a look at the different types of units available and what they do. There are various pieces of instrumentation available for testing solar PV installations, so this article will attempt to clarify what is required and ...

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Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is now open and runs until 28 March 2024. The event is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network and is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry. During the competition, entrants will ...

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LED dimmers just got smarter, thanks to the launch of Hamilton’s new LEDSTAT smart Wi-Fi dimmers and smart devices. Here, we found out more about what is on offer. Hamilton’s new smart dimmers offer electrical contractors a comprehensive and user-friendly installation solution for controlling LED lights around the home, office space, bar, or restaurant. With ...

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Ali Khan, EVC Business Development Manager at Vestel, highlights the growing EV opportunity for electricians and electrical contractors. In the rapidly evolving automotive landscape of the UK, the surge in hybrid and fully electric vehicles (EVs) is unmistakable. With battery EVs and full hybrid EVs now accounting for a whopping 31% of new car sales ...

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Women in Construction Week is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the achievements of women within our industry. They now make up 15.8% of our construction workforce, a higher proportion than at any time since official records began. Ruth Devine is the Managing Director of SJD Associates, a Milton Keynes based electrical contractor undertaking industrial ...

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Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, is marking International Women’s Day (IWD) with a new film that celebrates the work of a member firm which it says is “a shining light of equality and inclusion”. The new video from the campaigning body showcases the achievements of Orkney-based RS Merriman, which employs four female professionals in the ...

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More than a fifth (21%) of tradespeople have hearing problems due to their work, according to new research. The study by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, surveyed workers across the nation to reveal the scale of hearing problems in the industry and how many people are taking the necessary precautions to protect ...

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When it comes to running an electrical contracting business, job management software can be a game changer. James Chillman, UK Country Manager at Fergus, lists five ways it can transform everyday tasks and reduce stress. In an era where innovation reigns, some businesses remain anchored in bygone days of paper trails and lever arch folders, ...

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