External influences and the IP Code
Friday, 29 June 2018
The requirements of the IP Code for ingress protection are an important consideration for electricians involved in the design of electrical installations. The IP Code involves the ingress protection of barriers, enclosures, wiring systems and accessories, with the resultant implications for safety. Requirements of BS 7671 Regulation 132.5.1 declares that the design of electrical installations
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SELECT calls for more stringent controls on electrical safety in privately rented accommodation
Thursday, 28 June 2018
The campaigning body for Scotland’s electrotechnical trade industry has called for more stringent controls over the vital electrical inspection and testing performed by private landlords prior to registration. Responding to a Scottish Government consultation paper on Landlord Registration, which recently took place by the Scottish Government’s Landlord Registration Team, SELECT said the move is needed to keep private renters
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Honeywell unveils non-flammable refrigerant for AC applications
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
First viable non-flammable alternative to R410A claimed by manufacturer. Refrigerant manufacturer Honeywell has brought an end to the rumours of a non-flammable low-GWP alternative with the announcment of Solstice N41, a refrigerant with a GWP of approximately 730, for use in stationary air conditioning systems. Once on the market, Solstice N41, which has the preliminary designation
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How a VFD Could Replace a PLC
Monday, 25 June 2018
Drives with embedded pump functions can provide advantages. Both variable frequency drives (VFD) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) have benefited from advances in processor technology and memory capacity. In the case of PLCs, this has led to easier programming, smaller components and the ability to process more complex mathematical and logic applications. These same advances
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Hydrocarbons ‘best refrigerants’ for light commercial
Friday, 22 June 2018
The properties of hydrocarbons make them the best-performing refrigerants for light commercial applications, Professor Cláudio Melo of the Polo research lab in Brazil told this week’s Gustav Lorentzen conference. The properties of hydrocarbons make them the best-performing refrigerants for light commercial applications, Professor Cláudio Melo of the Polo research lab in Brazil told the 13th Gustav
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Honeywell Updates ControlEdge Programmable Logic Controller
Friday, 15 June 2018
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has announced the newest release of its ControlEdge Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), which increases productivity and lowers total cost of ownership by offering enhanced connectivity options and engineering flexibility. Several new features of the PLC allow customers to choose from more third-party systems and field device options, as well as benefit from additional
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New campaign to make electrical testing a legal requirement in England
Monday, 11 June 2018
Industry experts have joined forces to launch a campaign urging policy makers to create legislation on appliance testing in rental properties. It is nearly a year since the tragedy at Grenfell in the London borough of Kensington took 72 lives, and electrical testing equipment expert Seaward, backed by Grahame Morris MP, believe that now is
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Auto firm fined €3,500 for F-gas breach
Tuesday, 05 June 2018
An auto dismantling company has been fined CZK90,000 (€3,500) for failing to fully recover R134a from car air conditioning systems. The Czech Environmental Inspectorate (ČIŽP) discovered breaches of the European F-gas regulations at Carmel Auto CZ, sro. The company carries out the dismantling of new Hyundai Tuscon at its facility in Ostrava-Radvanice. The individual parts
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90% decrease in industry accidents since 2001
Friday, 01 June 2018
The latest JIB Survey of Accidents at Work has shown that the 2017 accident incidence rate (AIR) for RIDDOR-reportable accidents is less than 10% of what it was in 2001. This highly impressive statistic highlights the continuing commitment from electrical contractors to reduce accidents in the workplace, following the JIB, ECA and Unite the Union’s
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What’s Driving The 18th Edition Regs?
Thursday, 31 May 2018
The revision to the Wiring Regulations means, from the beginning of next year, all work carried out by electrical contractors will need to fully comply with the new regulations. It’s therefore important electrical contractors take the time now to understand the upcoming changes to ensure the transition to the 18th Edition is a smooth one.
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