Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement at Scolmore Group, briefly considers one aspect of selectivity as it relates to overcurrent protective devices (OCPD), and in particular circuit-breakers conforming to BS EN 60898. Selectivity is one element that designers must consider as part of the coordination requirement detailed in Regulation 536.3 (Fig 1). Selectivity is defined ...

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ESP’s comprehensive Beacon disabled refuge range is being increasingly sought after by contractors working on larger, specification type projects. Meeting the requirements of BS 9999:2017 and Building Regulations Approved Document B, the Beacon range comprises a variety of products that are specifically designed to assist emergency evacuation situations in a wide range of buildings and ...

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The column where you get to put your lighting questions to the head of the Ovia lighting business, Mike Collins, and his team of technical experts. Q. What makes your products (or one product in particular) easy to install? The timing of this question is spot on as we’ve just launched our next tranche of ...

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As the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, consumers are making every effort to keep a cap on their outgoings.  With recent news reports citing huge hikes in the subscription fees of some video doorbell providers, ESP is reminding its customers and installers that with its Fort Smart Security Doorbell, there are ...

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With Issue 5 of the Ovia catalogue recently released into circulation, Mike Collins, Managing Director, shines a light on one of the new light fittings which he believes will be a star performer for the company this year. Small and compact in name and format but packing a huge punch when it comes to features ...

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The column where you get to put your lighting questions to the head of the Ovia lighting business, Mike Collins, and his team of technical experts. Q. WHY ARE MODERN VAPOUR-PROOF FITTINGS NOT DESIGNED TO FIT ONTO CONDUIT BOXES? The reason that the vapour-proof fittings are best suited to sit on jack chain with a ...

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Leading cable accessories supplier, Unicrimp, has expanded its market-leading OB1 sealants and adhesives offer with the introduction of OB1 Diamond and Crystal Clear Multi-Surface Sealant & Adhesive. At the same time the company is introducing a raft of new sprays and cleaners under the OB41 brand name. OB1 Diamond Crystal Clear Universal Sealant & Adhesive ...

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Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, has produced a new catalogue to showcase its comprehensive, market-leading range of cable accessories products. Available to download now from the Unicrimp website – www.unicrimp.com – or via the Scolmore Group App, the catalogue brings together recently-launched and existing products to provide a comprehensive and valuable resource ...

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Scolmore Group is delighted to announce its status as an official delivery partner for this year‘s SkillELECTRIC competition. SkillELECTRIC is the search for the UK’s best young electrician and is the premier skills competition for the UK’s electrical industry. Each year, the best electrical students and apprentices from across the UK compete to win a ...

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As Unicrimp continues to rapidly grow and develop as a business, the company has created two new positions within the sales team to help drive further growth across the product categories. Promoted from their previous positions as Area Sales Mangers, and taking up the new roles of Regional Sales Managers, are Damon Harrison – for ...

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