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Terra 51 Electric Vehicle EV Rapid Charging Station

1 February 2012

The changeover to electric vehicles is long overdue, especially with the inevitable upward trend in petrol and diesel prices. Electric cars and vans will soon be commonplace and many manufactures are due to roll out their electric vehicle offerings this year. Let’s hope that the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle or EV charging stations will soon be a [...]

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Smart Meters- Intelligent metering systems

29 January 2012

Smart Meters are due to be installed in most UK homes. Will this be all good news for consumers?  Will it create work for electricians? Are Smart Meters a Good Idea? Under European Directives, all member states are required to install ‘intelligent metering systems’ – smart meters – to at least 80% of domestic electricity [...]

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WagoBox-Light JB Review

7 September 2011

This article gives a review of the new Wagobox-Light including a demo video from its inventor Ray Brewer.  The box’s main purpose is for recessed lighting connection applications but it can be very useful as a general purpose interior enclosure for housing Wago and other connector blocks.  I give my review conclusion at the end.                                                                         +++++++++++++ Wagobox-Light Review Connexbox [...]

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T5, T8 and T12 Flourescent Lamps

12 September 2010

Linear Fluorescent Lamps T5, T8 and T12 Lamps are linear, meaning that they are straight and not  curved. Most T5 lamps have an average rated lamp life of 20,000 hourswhich is maybe twice that of standard lamps. The ‘T’ stands for the shape of the lamp- ‘Tubular’. The number signifies the diameter of the lamp in [...]

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GE Compact RCBO

30 July 2010

Compact RCBOs are here. Most electricians welcomed the introduction of the RCBO circuit breaker. But any electrician who has installed any RCBO devices to a new or existing consumer unit will know that it’s not usually an easy job. The side nearest to the main switch, where the RCBOs would normally be fitted, can become [...]

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Test Lead Extension Kit

27 April 2010

  Socket & See Test Lead Extension Kit Have you ever wondered if their was an easier way to carry out R2 measurements? This new test lead extension kit connects to a standard cable reel to make your wander test lead long enough to reach to the extemities of  a circuit. Find out more at the Socket [...]

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Planetsaver LED Strip Light

1 April 2010

  Planetsaver LED Strip Lights Here it comes! LED technology is creeping forward and becoming commonplace in everyday lighting applications. These are exciting times in the electrical world. LEDs are becoming brighter and offering a real Low Energy alternative to Tungsten and Fluorescent Lighting. The latest Planetsaver  range of LED lamps from DFx Technology are designed as direct [...]

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Super Rod

27 February 2010

Super Rod Cable Installation Tools Super Rod’s range of  labour saving tools, designed to meet the needs of tradesmen involved with the installation of cables. These tools can save time, reduce frustration and increase productivity. Learn how to work smarter and save time on your next cable routing job. See the full range and demonstrations of electrician’s gadgets and [...]

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