Electrical News

Batteries boom enables world to get half of electricity…

Today, Bloomberg NEF (BNEF) published its annual long-term analysis of the future of the global electricity system – New Energy Outlook (NEO) 2018. The 150-page report draws on detailed…

Opening the door to greater protection with optical alar…

Here James Hall, Technical Director for FireAngel, explores the potential issues associated with ionisation smoke alarms and why professionals should choose optical or multi-sensing alarms to…

Summer essentials from Scruffs workwear

At Scruffs we know it’s important to kit out the masters of work in workwear that matches their expertise and keeps them safe, but that’s not all. We also help people in the trade and beyond to…

Mr. Electric slashes heating bills with new energy savin…

Mr Electric, the UK’s leading electrical franchise brand, has teamed up with the University of Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton Homes to trial a new smart heating system, Heat Genius, to help…

How tech is making your money management easier

Whether you think of yourself as a sparkle or a specialist, money management is important when running our own business. That means it’s pretty much all down to you.

Not only do you…

Martindale Electric puts thermal imaging within easy rea…

The new IRC thermal imaging cameras, IRC327, from Martindale Electric represent a breakthrough in affordable thermal imaging for troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical installations. The…

Never use liquid threadlockers on electrical fixings…

Liquid threadlockers are used for preventing threaded fixings from loosening due to vibration. There are many mechanical ways to do this, including split pins, locking nuts, special washers,…

Stiebel Eltron acquires Danfoss Värmepumpar CB (Thermia)…

The Stiebel Eltron Group has acquired Danfoss Värmepumpar AB, known under the brand name 'Thermia', from Danfoss A/S of Denmark.

The acquisition strengthens Stiebel Eltron’s market…

Anything but a chip off the old block

Olympia Tools has launched a new tool, Roughneck Gorilla Block Buster BolsterTM, which it believes will deliver a true step change in how people cut blocks and bricks as well as how they chase…

NAPIT Responds to the Hackitt Review

NAPIT has welcomed many elements of the thorough review conducted by Dame Judith Hackitt, after her Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety was published today.

The…

Tradespeople losing thousands of pounds in tool theft cr…

Tradespeople across Britain have been struck with a rise in tool thefts as they battle an increase in van break-ins and use of high-tech electronic key fob thefts, according to insurance…

AWE teaches the fundamentals of custom installation…

Leading UK distributor, AWE, provides electricians with a range of training courses via its Smart Home Academy™. A great starting point in the pathway programme that is on offer is the one-day…

ABB helps Tate & Lyle grow capacity more than tenfol…

Global ingredients and solutions provider Tate & Lyle uses ABB equipment to grow the capacity of its Swedish oat factory

Tate & Lyle PLC acquired Biovelop, a Swedish…

Experience the tech behind the cashierless retail trend…

Cashierless shopping has become one of the hottest trends in customer experience in the last 12 months, with numerous industry experts hailing it as the future of retail. Now, London-based tech…

Safety Eyewear for the Electrical Trade

With the Safety Glasses, the majority of these injuries could be prevented reducing time away from work and increasing the employee’s wellbeing at work.

We would always recommend using…