The Bullring commits to switch to state-of- the- art LED energy efficient lighting solution
In an agreement with Philips Lighting Solutions, the Bullring, Weblight and Mitie have announced their commitment to replace the current decorative lighting scheme with a sustainable state-of- the- art LED solution. click for more

Route One From Dimplex - Easy Way To Code Compliance
Dimplex has launched RouteOne, a comprehensive series of technical guides which covers key issues affecting different electric heating solutions for low carbon housing specification. click for more

Dimplex Expands Heat Pump Range Even Further
Dimplex now offers an even wider choice in heat pumps than ever before, with the addition of new ground source and air source models to the UK's widest range, offering high outputs, high temperatures, small footprints and suitability for hot water supply. click for more

Flatback Extends Dimplex Water Heating Range
Dimplex now gives total choice over multi outlet water heating solutions, as the new FB series of vented flatback cistern water storage heaters is suitable for applications where an unvented system is not practical. click for more

Dimplex Heat Pumps Score For McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone, the UK's largest builder of retirement homes, is taking the lead in energy saving and installing heat pumps for the first time to achieve level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. click for more

Proof from Socket & See
Socket & See has launched the SP 200 Professional Proving Unit click for more

Draka raises alarm about Document B non-compliance
Cable manufacturer, Draka, is raising the alarm over what it says is widespread non-compliance with an important fire safety provision of Approved Document B (Fire safety) to the Building Regulations. According to Draka, Clause 5.38 of Volume Two (buildings other than dwelling houses) Protected Power Circuits - does not appear to be universally understood, applied or enforced outside of the London area. click for more

Legrand's new cable ladder. Swifts just got swifter...
Legrand has underlined its position as the UK's leading cable management solutions provider by enhancing its market leading Swifts cable ladder range to deliver significant savings in terms of installation time and cost. click for more

Eaton develops combined busbar tap-off and cut-out units
To meet a specific requirement in high-rise residential developments, Eaton engineers have developed a new tap-off unit for use with Mempower MP busbar trunking which incorporates supply authority cut-out fuses for up to 21 flats. click for more

MK Electric's Echo resounds at SELECT awards
MK Electric's Echo range of innovative wireless, batteryless self-powered switches has been named Best New Product in the Electrotechnical Awards 2008; organised by SELECT, the trade association for the electrical, electronics and communications systems industry in Scotland. click for more

Q & A of the Day - How do you class people as ‘Instructed Persons'?
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, about a commercial premises and who can be termed ‘Instructed Persons', is answered by MK Electric: click for more

Q & A of the Day - Does my insulation tester need annual calibration?
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, about electrical testing and whether an insulation tester requires annual calibration, is answered by Fluke: click for more

Q & A of the Day - Faulty socket outlet
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning a faulty socket outlet and how to identify the cause(s), is answered by Legrand: click for more

Q & A of the Day - Does my insulation tester need annual calibration?
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, about electrical testing and whether an insulation tester requires annual calibration, is answered by Fluke: click for more

Q & A of the Day - Switchgear - how to detect 'dead bus'?
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, on standards relating to switchgear and dead bus detection, is answered by Eaton MEM Circuit Protection & Control: click for more

Q & A of the Day - Armoured cable gland codes
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning armoured cable gland codes, is answered by Draka: click for more

Q & A of the Day - Sizing of cable basket
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning the sizing of cable basket - otherwise known as wire basket tray - is answered by Legrand: click for more

Q & A of the Day - Is there test equipment available that traces three-phase distribution board equipment?
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, about electrical testing and looking for equipment that traces three-phase board equipment, is answered by Fluke: click for more

Q & A of the Day - How do loop testers work?
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, about electrical testing and how loop testers work, is answered by Kew Technik (Socket & See): click for more

Q & A of the Day - Is data cabling Cat5 if not tested?
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This Question of the Day, concerning the question of whether data cabling is truly Cat5 if not tested, is answered by Legrand: click for more