Electrical News

Switchtec expands its STX range of Beacons

Addressing the need for a compact, competitively priced, low profile LED beacon, Switchtec has developed from the “Ground Up” the STXLED beacons to meet the demands of control panel…

The Electrician’s Guide to Up-Selling and Cross-Selling…

As an electrician, when asked to quote for a specific job, you may simply provide a quote and then carry out the job specified if the quote is satisfactory to the customer, however, by…

EucoLight Conference adopts positions on eco-modulation…

High on the agenda for the EucoLight annual conference this month were non-compliance of product sold through online marketplaces, impact of open scope and eco-modulation of WEEE fees.

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Electronics projects face product availability issues…

New research from reichelt, one of Europe’s biggest electronic distributors, reveals 52% of electronics project managers face challenges sourcing products, and that this has led to projects…

Solar power is the way forward or didn't you know?…

Solar power is currently installed in 850,000 homes in the UK, and interest is growing as consumers look for ways to alleviate the ever growing pressure on their wallets, and the Government…

Tips for making your work van last longer

How smart tech is shaping the future of the electrical i…

The 21stcentury has already welcomed a wealth of innovation; from smart phones, smart technology, to artificial intelligence, 3D printing and beyond. It is no surprise then, that the electrical…

Mini earnings slump for self-employed electricians is o…

Hudson contract monthly pay data reveals earnings bounce back to average of â£1,124 a week during February.

It was business as usual for self-employed electricians during February, with…

Tool maintenance and why it’s so important

As tempting as it may be to down tools and leave site quickly after a busy day, it’s important not to let this temptation get the better of you. Tool maintenance is an essential part of…

Viability of hydrogen as future energy source in the Hum…

An independent study, done by the iNNiTi, to enhance the evidence base for hydrogen technology has paved the way for its feasibility as a future clean energy source in the Humber region.

GDPR and Brexit – what does the future hold for manufact…

GDPR and Brexit both seem to be all anyone has talked about over the past few years. Yet no one seems to be any clearer on these topics.

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came…

FIVE TIPS ON KEEPING YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY SAFE

With domestic burglary on the rise by more than 30%, a basic security routine needs to be introduced says the GBC Group.

GBC Group, the UK's premier retailer of quality garden and…

Drivers Urged to Stay Safe at Petrol Stations

Van leasing specialists LeaseVan have urged UK drivers to steer clear of danger when stopping to top up their vehicles.

They have been told that mobile phone use is prohibited near fuel…

Van driver’s potty about damaged vehicles

With the number of potholes set to rise over the next three months experts from van leasing giant Leasevan have revealed the shock costs British van drivers could face. 

They found the…

Building controls vital to compliance

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is encouraging the wider industry to consider the importance of implementing effective building controls from the outset of building projects…