HellermannTyton introduces new cable tie tensioning tool
Cable management specialist, HellermannTyton, has launched its latest cable tie tensioning tool. With improved performance, usability, and safety, the brand-new EVO9i cable tie gun builds on the strengths of the previous EVO9 model to ensure consistent and reliable cable tie tensioning for customers working across automotive, rail and manufacturing industries. Effortlessly cutting ties from 4.6mm […]
New ‘HandyPAT’ device seeks to simplify PAT testing
With the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requiring that electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury be maintained in a safe condition, Martindale Electric believes that its compact HPAT500/2 ‘HandyPAT’ is the perfect device for anyone who needs to check that electrical appliances are safe to use. With its one-button test selection and […]
Vent-Axia ventilation unit tackles condensation in DIY house refit
British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, has solved the problem of condensation and mould in a 1930s home in St Helens, Merseyside, with its PureAir Home Positive Input Ventilation unit (PIV). Rob Ford, a YouTuber who specialises in instructional DIY videos, is refurbishing a four-bedroom, double-fronted house with two large bay windows. It was almost derelict when […]
The cost of cabling and the case for future-proofing
When installing cabling into new properties, renovations, or retrofits, it can be tempting to save money and go for cheaper options that do the job in the present day. But when the needs of modern living are constantly changing, will they still do the job for the foreseeable future? Do the reduced initial costs outweigh […]
Spelsberg introduces new Greenline junction box
Spelsberg, a provider of electrical installation and enclosure technology, has introduced a new i 12- L GreenLine junction box, which is manufactured from at least 90% recycled plastic. The i 12-L GreenLine offers the same functionality as its conventional counterpart, but with a body and lid that are primarily manufactured from post-consumer recyclate (PCR). This […]
Self-employment rockets as redundancies spike by over 400%
New data from the Office for National Statistics shows that there has been a surge in tradespeople turning self-employed over the last few months. Ellis Osborn, Ecommerce Manager at IronmongeryDirect, takes up the story: “Between December and March, the figure shot up from 227,000 to 274,000. This represents an increase of 47,000, or 21%, which […]
SELECT warns about demand for electricity from power-hungry AI
SELECT’s new President has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power AI may become unsustainable as it becomes a growing part of society. Mike Stark, who took over the association reins last week, said the UK’s National Grid could struggle to satisfy the voracious energy needs of AI and the systems it […]
Surrey County Council installs pop-up solar car park
3ti, a designer, installer, funder and operator of solar car parks (SCPs), has completed the installation of a ‘Papilio3’ pop-up solar car park and electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at the Council Depot Centre in Merrow, Guildford. Opened on 4 June, the latest installation will support the council’s transition to electrified fleets. Papilio3 was deemed […]
Smart grids to save over £227bn in global energy costs
A new study from Juniper Research, an expert in smart cities markets, found that by 2029, the savings potential from smart grids will increase by 249% – up from $84 million (£66m) in 2024 – benefitting utilities and consumers in the process. This growth is driven by increasing investment in solutions from governments, including the […]
Quotezone issues social media warning to tradespeople
Motoring insurance experts from Quotezone are urging tradespeople to avoid posting pictures of work vans and equipment online due to the fact that thieves are using social media to target them for their valuable tools and equipment. Four in five burglars use social media to find and select potential victims, making those posting online easy […]