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	Fluke offers a new Multifunction Installation Tester kit Until 31st May 2012, Fluke UK is offering a set of accessories to purchasers of a Fluke 1654B Multifunction Installation Tester, all bundled at a very low price. The complete Fluke 1654B Limited Addition Kit contains the Fluke 1654B, a Fluke ES165X Earth Spike Test Kit, a Fluke TLK290 Flexible Socket Probe Set, and DMS 0100 INST Data Management Software which uses the 1654Bs captured results for data recording, offers easy to use administration and reporting in compliance with BS7671 IEE 17th Edition Wiring regulations and provides printing of test reports compatible with a range of standard certificate requirements. read more

	New Consumer Unit Lock Protects Electrician. Hager has developed a simple solution for locking off its consumer unit, so that no one can access the devices while an electrician is working on a circuit. read more

	New Group Membership for Smart Merchants MIDA are pleased to announce that Smart Merchants Limited in Hertford have become a new member of the group with effect from 1st March 2012. read more

	AEP becomes Redring Xpelair Group Applied Energy Products Limited has announced that it is changing its name to Redring Xpelair Group Limited read more

	Low Voltage Halogen lamps set to be banned from next year Low voltage halogen lamps are to be banned from next year under draft legislation drawn up by the European Commission. read more

	Part L 2013 Impact of change Let the bells ring out, pop open the champagne. All hail Leni, the new lighting king well, maybe not, but Liz Peck says you can not blame her for being a little excited. read more

	Hager Awarded OHSAS 18001 Hager has been awarded OHSAS 18001 certification, an occupational Health and Safety Management system. read more

	Fluorescent prices rise again as earth misery continues Fluorescent lamp prices are still climbing as supplies of rare earths remain tight. With stock dwindling, more upheaval in the production on energy efficient light sources is expected. read more

	Hager Protects Beeneys Restoration Hager has supplied the complete electrical circuit protection for TV presenter Sarah Beeneys house, the 97 room Rise Hall. read more

	Fluke introduces 430 Series II Three Phase Power Quality Analysers Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced the new Fluke 430 Series II three phase Power Quality Analysers, the first tools to use a patented algorithm to measure energy waste and quantify its cost. read more

	New KingShield fitting puts LEDS in the Spotlight GreenBrook Electrical has launched a new KingShield LED cabinet light fitting to expand its range of stylish and flexible low energy lighting targeted for both commercial and residential markets. read more

	Aico launches Application Expert for contractors Aico, the UKs leading supplier of domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms, has recently released Application Expert, a support document designed to provide tried and tested solutions to difficult fire alarm applications. read more

	C.K tools Provides A Ray of Sunshine for Solar Panel Fitters With the recent introduction of the Governments Feed In Tariff (FIT) Scheme, aiming to accelerate the take up of renewable energy technologies, the UK Solar Photovoltaics (PV) market is set for significant growth, offering substantial opportunities to installers of solar systems. read more

	Aico warns of CO danger from all fossil fuel burning appliances With much attention focussed on the importance of regular boiler maintenance, other sources of Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the home are often disregarded with potentially dangerous consequences, states Smoke and CO alarm manufacturer Aico. read more

	Carl Kammerling Launches C.K Magma with Explosive Support of its Stockists To coincide with the launch of its ground breaking new C.K Magma range of premium storage and personal protection equipment (PPE), Carl Kammerling International is continuing its tenacious support of its stockists with a comprehensive and sustained marketing programme guaranteeing enthusiastic footfall for stockists and boosting profits. read more

	Hager launches Photovoltaic Circuit Protection solution. Hager has launched a control and circuit protection solution for domestic and commercial photovoltaic applications. read more

	C.K Magma Style and functionality combine Yet again at the forefront of innovation and design, Carl Kammerling International announces the launch of C.K Magma, its ground breaking, aspirational new range of premium storage and personal protection equipment (PPE), created for todays business focused tradesman keen to present a polished, professional image. read more

	Almo upgrades to Aico smoke alarms with RadioLINK Newark and Sherwood Homes has upgraded to using Aicos RadioLINK technology to wirelessly interconnect Aico mains powered alarms within its housing stock. read more

	TYPHOON alert with BPT Scruffs has launched the TYPHOON, an ultra lightweight steel toe safety boot thats packed with advanced comfort and safety features. read more

	Klik system New Plug and Play Lighting Control from Hager Hager has launched a simple to install and programme 7 pole, plug and play lighting control system that can be used for both digital and standard lighting installations. read more

	AICO expands Radiolink Range with battery powered carbon monoxide alarm Following the success of Aicos ground breaking RadioLINK Professional wire-free Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm interconnection system, the company has added a new Lithium battery CO alarm to the range. read more

	Kingshield cabinet lights set to help students shine GreenBrook has supplied around 1,300 rotatable cabinet lights to help students focus on their studies at two of Berkeley Firsts student accommodation schemes in London. read more

	New Devon Housing Development uses AICO Alarms with sprinkler system Lite Homes new Northcotts residential development in Devon features contemporary architect designed homes with high specification features, including a sprinkler system fully integrated with Aicos 140 Series smoke and heat alarms for top level protection. read more

	New Aico guide to Carbon Monoxide Protection New from Aico is a comprehensive Guide to Carbon Monoxide, covering all you need to know about Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the home - including where CO comes from, what can go wrong with appliances, why CO alarms should be fitted, what to look for in a CO alarm, where alarms should be sited and much more. read more

	Fluke offers FREE electrical test kits with combined orders for installation PAT testers and laser distance meters Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, is offering free electrical test kits and software worth around Â£500 to customers purchasing either a Fluke 1654B Multifunction Installation Tester or a Fluke 6500 PAT Tester at the same time as a Fluke 411D Laser Distance Meter. read more

	New Aico carbon monoxide alarm with digital display The Ei208DW from Aico Ltd. is a unique Lithium battery powered Carbon Monoxide CO alarm that features a large LCD display to provide residents with detailed information and instruction messages for a swift, accurate response to CO leaks. read more

	First UK maintenance free junction box to meet 17th edition Hager claims that its maintenance free junction box is the only junction box to meet the requirements of Amendment 1 of the 17th Edition for maintenance free connections. read more

	Scruffs the trades trouser Scruffs new range of Trade Trousers offer tradesmen superior styling and protection. read more

	Sails up for Flexicon at Cowes It was sails up and all hands on deck for Flexicon, the leading flexible conduit manufacturer, at the recent Cowes Week sailing regatta, where an intrepid crew of staff and customers achieved a creditable top ten finish after 5 days of intense sailing competition. read more

	Fast fit cable clamps make for superior and faster installation Click Scolmore will be using ELEX to showcase the latest additions to its successful flow range of connectors - which provide installers with two new products that are superior and quicker to install than anything currently on the market. read more

	Click Scolmore turns The Manor House Hotel and Conference Centre green In a bid to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs, the recently refurbished The Manor House Hotel and Conference Centre in Godalming, Surrey, turned to Click Scolmore to supply the very latest in energy saving lighting products. read more

	Product selection made easy with Vent-Axia To help its customers keep up to date with new product innovations, Vent-Axia has published the latest edition of its handy sized Product Selector. read more

	MIDA Membership expansion with new branch for Switch Electrical MIDA are delighted to announce the expansion of its membership distribution network with the opening of branch No.3 for Switch Electrical Wholesale Ltd. read more

	Click Scolmore launches iPhone App Click Scolmore has launched its own iPhone App bringing instant access to its entire collection of wiring accessories, lighting and home automation products. read more

	Wiring Accessory Guide to 17th Edition and Building Regulations Hager has produced a wiring accessory guide about how the 17th Edition and Building Regulations affect installations. read more

	CCA cables present new concerns for installers The Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) is alerting installers to reports of fake Cat 5e cables in the UK and in particular the growing rise in Copper Clad Aluminium (CCA) Cat 5e masquerading as the genuine article. read more

	New Easy to Install Flat Plate Wiring Accessory Range Hager claims that its new sollysta flat plate wiring accessory range is the easiest on the market to install with the shallowest back projection behind the faceplate. read more

	Further defective cable found in DIY Store The Approved Cables Initiative can reveal that during on going market surveillance in June more defective Atlas Kablo cable has been discovered in a Homebase store in Darlington. read more

	Fast Fit Dividers Simplify Flexible Conduit Installations Flexible conduit manufacturer Flexicon has introduced a range of fast fit reducing dividers to make cable installation simpler and quicker. read more

	Vent-Axia is A OK for BEAB Vent-Axia has recently received an A rating, the highest achievable level, from Intertek in support of their BEAB (British Electrotechnical Approvals Board) Approved Mark product certification for its factory in Crawley, West Sussex. read more

	JCC Lighting adds an exciting new LED fire rated downlight to its Fireguard range JCC Lighting has launched Fireguard LED7, a fire rated downlight for both residential and commercial applications that uses the latest energy efficient LEDs as a light source. The high light output and performance of the 7W LEDs are equivalent to a 50W halogen lamp, offering energy savings of over 80% against halogens. read more

	Mark Taylor joins Cablofil Team Cable management specialist, Cablofil has appointed Mark Taylor to the post of area sales manager with responsibility for customers across the North West region. read more

	New chairman at JCC Lighting JCC Lighting recently announced the appointment of a new Chairman. Richard Adey has joined the JCC board to develop the strategic direction of the company and provide additional expertise in new technology development and online systems. He has extensive experience of product innovation, market and channel development, and online marketing. read more

	GreenBrook appoints new commercial manager GreenBrook has appointed Steve Golder as the companys new commercial manager with wide ranging responsibilities across the companys procurement, product management and stock management functions. read more

	Cablofil wins appetising accolade The benefits of using steel wire tray cable management in the food manufacturing sector were recognised this week when Cablofil picked up a finalist award at the Food Processing Awards for an installation at Nestles plant in York. read more

	Hyde Group goes one step further with Aico Radiolink The Hyde Group is using Aicos RadioLINK Professional wire free smoke and heat alarm interconnection technology to not only to protect tenants within their flats but also to provide them with a safe escape route. read more

	Aico launches new Carbon Monoxide Alarms Aico Ltd. has launched a new range of quality, cost effective Lithium battery powered Carbon Monoxide CO alarms, designed to encourage widespread adoption of this life saving technology. read more

	Click Scolmore More Energy Saving Options With the current emphasis on Part L1 building regulations, energy efficiency and cost savings, installers are looking to manufacturers and suppliers for products that will help meet all of these requirements. read more

	Termination Technology become the sole UK distributor for Hyperclaw Termination Technology are pleased to announce we are now the sole UK distributor for Hyperclaw VDE electricians tooling. Hyper Claw has been dedicated in the development and production of high quality professional VDE tooling since 1987. read more

	Click Scolmore provides boost to NICEIC Training Training facilities at the NICEICs head office in Luton have received a welcome boost with the installation of brand new training boards produced and supplied by Click Scolmore. read more

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