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New Crompton Instruments Product Catalogue
New Crompton Instruments Product Catalogue

New Edition 10 is out now! Click to access Crompton Instruments preferred range product catalogue.

December 2022

Crompton Instruments
General

NEW Supercharge 45W Combined USB-A & C Double Switched Sockets from Hamilton
NEW Supercharge 45W Combined USB-A & C Double Switched Sockets from Hamilton

These new sockets are available in 6 different ranges with 15 finishes. This outlet can charge your iPhone to 50% in just 30 minutes!

December 2022

Hamilton
General

How Amendment 2 affects Distribution Board installations
How Amendment 2 affects Distribution Board installations

When Amendment 2 to the Wiring Regulations was published it mandated use of AFDDs in certain premises, it mandated use of SPDs in electrical installations, it mandated 30mA protection for users of socket outlets. So, what exactly are the new requirements and how do designers & installers accommodate these changes in Distribution Boards?

December 2022

Electrium
18th Edition

Unitrunk's Total Cable Management Solutions
Unitrunk's Total Cable Management Solutions

Explore Unitrunk's range of products, including trunking, innovative design solutions and accessories.

November 2022

Unitrunk
Cable Management

Bell's popular Illumina Muto - Now available in a fixed 100W version!
Bell's popular Illumina Muto - Now available in a fixed 100W version!

▪ 110 lm/W
▪ Cool white 4000K
▪ Perfect for warehousing, large retail and factories
▪ 120° Beam angle
▪ 3 Year product warranty

November 2022

Bell Lighting
Lighting

Arc Fault Detection in Amendment 2 (18th Edition)
Arc Fault Detection in Amendment 2 (18th Edition)

Mandatory use of arc fault detection devices in accordance with Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition IET wiring regulations (BS7671) applies from 28th September 2022.

November 2022

Electrium
Circuit Protection

Hager adds new Decorative and Metalclad USB A+C twin switched socket options
Hager adds new Decorative and Metalclad USB A+C twin switched socket options

Hager has extended its popular Sollysta Wiring Accessories range, with the introduction of Decorative and Metalclad USB A+C Twin Switched Socket options.

November 2022

Hager
General

Sustainability: Eaton operations to be carbon neutral by 2030
Sustainability: Eaton operations to be carbon neutral by 2030

Eaton's 2030 targets include reducing the carbon emissions from operations by half, lowering product and supply chain emissions, certifying all manufacturing sites as zero waste to landfill, and achieving carbon-neutral operations.

November 2022

Eaton
General

How Hamilton accessories make the perfect decorative partner to the Dulux colour of the year 2023
How Hamilton accessories make the perfect decorative partner to the Dulux colour of the year 2023

Is there a date in the interior design calendar that is much more eagerly anticipated than the day the new on-trend paint colour for the year ahead is revealed?

November 2022

Hamilton
General

BG Luceco Smart! - A comprehensive and affordable range of smart-home lighting and power products.
BG Luceco Smart! - A comprehensive and affordable range of smart-home lighting and power products.

A smart home solution that doesn’t rely on expensive hubs that's easy to install and compatible with all modern voice assistants.

November 2022

Luceco
Lighting

Round Knockout Consumer Units by Lewden
Round Knockout Consumer Units by Lewden

After consultation with UK Electricians, Lewden saw a preference towards Round Knockouts, with both Round and Square knockouts being used dependant on the application. Following the feedback, they manufactured a Lewden Pro Consumer Unit with Round Knockouts.

November 2022

Lewden Palazzoli
General

LONDON BOUND! C-TEC exhibiting at London Build and Homes UK
LONDON BOUND! C-TEC exhibiting at London Build and Homes UK

C-TEC is exhibiting at two major exhibitions in London this November; London Build at Olympia (16/17 November) and Homes UK at London’s ExCeL (23/24 November).

November 2022

C-TEC
General

Terasaki's Specialist Switchgear systems used for EV bus depot
Terasaki's Specialist Switchgear systems used for EV bus depot

Abellio London Bus has opened its brand-new depot for state-of the art EV buses. Low voltage distribution equipment was designed and built by Specialist Switchgear systems using Terasaki Air and Moulded Case Circuit Breakers.

November 2022

Terasaki
EV Charging

BMW dealership installs the fastest EV charger in the UK
BMW dealership installs the fastest EV charger in the UK

The dealership in Lincoln has installed two ultra-rapid ABB Terra 360 electric vehicle chargers that can provide 62 miles of range within three minutes to set customers on their way sooner.

November 2022

ABB
EV Charging

Luceco introduces Titan 2.0 Highbay
Luceco introduces Titan 2.0 Highbay

Titan 2.0 Highbay is Luceco's new and innovative range of residential floodlights. Features include high output performance, wide optical lens and suspended mounting via eye bolt hook.

September 2022

Luceco
Lighting

NET LED: Keep the dark nights at bay
NET LED: Keep the dark nights at bay

From 20W to 500W, NET LED have Flood Lights available for every application.

September 2022

NET LED
Lighting

Onwards and Upwards!
Onwards and Upwards!

An update on the latest developments at C-TEC, from increased staffing to new investments.

September 2022

C-TEC
General

Everything as a Grid: Eaton's approach to reinventing the way power is distributed, stored and consumed.
Everything as a Grid: Eaton's approach to reinventing the way power is distributed, stored and consumed.

Eaton's Everything as a Grid approach is shaping a future where homeowners and businesses can reduce the cost and environmental impact of energy. Flexible, intelligent power creates new opportunities for everyone.

September 2022

Eaton
General

Smart lighting in the workplace post covid
Smart lighting in the workplace post covid

James Foster, OCTO National Sales Manager at Ansell Lighting, takes a look at how how specification of the right lighting installation can help solve issues associated with the changing use of our private and commercial spaces.

September 2022

Ansell Lighting
Lighting

Understanding RCD Blinding: Causes and Solutions
Understanding RCD Blinding: Causes and Solutions

Electronic equipment can induce DC earth-leakage current in circuit, which can stop RCDs functioning properly: a phenomenon known as 'blinding'. Terasaki's downloadable guide explains the causes of blinding, and offers solutions.

September 2022

Terasaki
EV Charging

CP Electronics Set to Energise Product Development with New Director Appointment
CP Electronics Set to Energise Product Development with New Director Appointment

With ongoing emphasis on providing futureproof lighting and energy controls, CP Electronics – part of Legrand UK & Ireland – has appointed Gilles Silva as its new Director of Product Development.
 

September 2022

Legrand
General

Manchester Metropolitan University secures top sustainability rating with ABB smart building scheme
Manchester Metropolitan University secures top sustainability rating with ABB smart building scheme

Manchester Metropolitan University’s new Arts and Humanities building integrates an energy efficient smart building system - reinforcing its top spot on the People & Planet League, an environmental ranking of UK universities.

August 2022

ABB
Building Management

Investment in AI-driven hardware support platform Mavenoid reduces complexity and cost in home automation
Investment in AI-driven hardware support platform Mavenoid reduces complexity and cost in home automation

In its continual efforts to enhance customer experience, ABB is investing in Stockholm-based start-up, Mavenoid. The hardware support platform uses innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to solve customer enquiries with high success rates.

August 2022

ABB
Home Control

Schneider Electric supports the University of Birmingham to Future-Proof Smart Campus
Schneider Electric supports the University of Birmingham to Future-Proof Smart Campus

● School of Engineering deploys Schneider Electric’s suite of solutions and services, providing a roadmap for campus-wide innovation
● Proactive facilities management delivered through IoT technologies, cloud-based analytics that can be linked to Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM), and Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS)
● Schneider Electric solutions enable the Russell Group university to realise its vision of a fully connected, data-enabled, efficient, and sustainable Smart Campus

August 2022

Schneider Electric
Building Management

Cembre releases MG4 New Generation Thermal Transfer Printer
Cembre releases MG4 New Generation Thermal Transfer Printer

MG4 Freedom to print everywhere!

Always Connected – USB, LAN, WIFI, Wi-Fi Direct

One Battery, Many Tools – Li-Ion rechargeable battery

Work Flexibility – Geniuspro mobile app

August 2022

Cembre
IT Infrastructure