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LEGRAND PRODUCTS GET TOP MARKS FROM BARNSLEY SCHOOLS
Five new Advanced Learning Centres (ALCs) in and around Barnsley in South Yorkshire chose to use wiring device products from Legrand for their electrical installation. Amongst the products selected for the project were Synergy white, grid and metal clad switches and sockets, Tenby rapid earth clamps, Hypra and Tempra sockets and plugs. Legrand won the specification after a competitive tender process, which saw the company highlight the qual... [more]
Eurolite's Concealed Fix wiring accessories are available in highly polished chrome with white trim finish or satin nickel with black trim finish
Eurolite has launched Concealed Fix, a new range of wiring accessories available in highly polished chrome with white trim finish or satin nickel with black trim finish. The new range complements Eurolite’s existing products which include the Stainless Steel range available in six finishes: Satin, Polished, Black Nickel, Matt Black, Polished Brass and Satin Brass. Other ranges include Flat Plate, Double Stepped Edge and the more traditional ... [more]
The new Hartland CFX Colours switch plates and sockets have been designed with aesthetics, functionality and value in mind
Hamilton Litestat has added Hartland CFX Colours to its Hartland CFX range. The new glossy plastic switch plates and sockets replicate every detail of the metal Hartland CFX collection – even down to Hamilton’s patented concealed fixings system, which gives an even smoother look to the slim, contemporary plates. Available in bright white, jet black and pillar box red, the new Hartland CFX Colours collection has been designed with aesthetics, ... [more]
Legrand to showcase Arteor wiring device and home automation range at CEDIA Home Technology Event
In the year since its launch Arteor has proved extremely popular with system integrators, interior designers, and specifiers, and has been used in a large number of installations – including the Prince of Wales’s Natural House, which was the focal point of this year’s Ideal Homes Show. At this month’s CEDIA Home Technology Event (June 28th – 30th at Excel London), Legrand will be showcasing its Arteor wiring device and home automation range; i... [more]
Senate Electrical's Buyer's Guide will be produced monthly in print and online
Senate Electrical's newly designed Buyer's Guide features a fresh modern design, clear product images and a brief key product description. Using colour coding to clearly identify the different sections, which include safety and security, wiring, cable, emergency lighting, test and inspection to name but a few, the new Buyer's Guide is exceptionally easy to use, whether in the office or out on site. The Senate Electrical 168 page Buyer's Guide... [more]
Other Plugs and sockets news and reviews
Open Bottom PCB Receptacles feature organic fibre plugs.
Available in 14 sizes/styles with precision-machined brass housing, OFP® Solder Barrier Receptacles are discrete sockets for through-hole soldering into printed circuit boards. Organic fibre plugs prevent solder, paste, or flux from contaminating internal contact during placing and soldering process. When device/mating lead is plugged into receptacle, OFP® is knocked out, allowing mating lead to ...
Highway Pro Turns Cigarette Lighter Into USB Charger
Just Mobile’s Highway Pro should really come as standard in every car. It’s a small cylindrical widget which plugs in the cigarette lighter socket (are they still called cigarette lighter sockets?) and turns it into a pair of USB charging slots. Regular readers will already know that I think cars should be stripped of all [...]
Electrical fire safety week in West Sussuex
FIREFIGHTERS are urging people to be aware of electrical failures as part of Electrical Fire Safety Week.
Memory Protection Devices, Inc Selected For "Top 101 Components"
Memory Protection Devices, Inc of Farmingdale, NY, has been honored with a recognition by Electronic Design in its selection of "Top 101 Components."
Powertech Ultra Slim outlet expander brings USB ports to your wall outlet
There's always a few unexpected devices to be found, and we just caught a glimpse of one such device at CES Unveiled this evening from an OEM called Powertech Industries. Called the Ultra Slim, it's an outlet expander that gives any regular electrical outlet a pair of USB power sockets -- without the wiring required of more permanent solutions like FastMac's U-Socket . The Ultra Slim is just ...
Cisco unveils Linksys HomePlug AV Powerline solutions, converts outlets into network connection points
Looking to boost network range in remote areas of your humble abode? Cisco is now offering an option that turns your electrical outlets into wired network connections with speeds up to 200Mbps. Each Linksys HomePlug AV Powerline option includes an Ethernet adapter that connects to your router and a second adapter for your wired devices elsewhere -- both of which are plugged into sockets of your ...
Spring-loaded Socket Spits Out Energy-Hogging Devices
The PumPing Tap is a spring-loaded electrical socket that physically ejects plugs belonging to appliances and electronics that are not being used but still drawing small amounts of energy in standby mode.
Research and Markets: Electricity Control and Distribution Equipment - Top 10 Global Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electricity Control and Distribution Equipment - Top
Research and Markets: Electricity Control and Distribution Equipment - Top 5 Asian Markets
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electricity Control and Distribution Equipment - Top
Switch off perils during Electrical Fire Safety Week
Electrical Fire Safety week begins next Monday, January 23.
