NICEIC’s ‘Find a Trusted Tradesperson’ tool gets a boost

NICEIC, a certification and training body for the electrical industry in the UK, has just announced the launch of its upgraded ‘Find a Trusted Tradesperson’ tool – a platform designed to connect householders and specifiers with NICEIC-certified businesses in their area. The upgrade introduces a benefit for NICEIC-certified businesses as job requests can now be […]

‘Start with Grant’ aiming to help installers with low-carbon heating

Grant UK, a British manufacturer of heating systems, has launched a version of Nesta’s Start at Home initiative to heating engineers across England and Wales. The new programme, called Start with Grant, gives fossil fuel boiler installers who haven’t ever fitted a heat pump the opportunity to install a fully-funded Grant air source heat pump […]

KNIPEX’s new tools ‘powering up for solar’

With demand for solar installs surging across the UK, electricians are finding themselves increasingly involved in photovoltaic work. But you need tools built for the job. Whether it’s working in tight spaces, handling rigid cable, or crimping to a consistent spec, the pressures of PV installation are pushing traditional kit to its limits. That’s why […]

Martindale Electric joins the Electrical Contractors’ Association

Martindale Electric, a manufacturer of electrical test equipment, has announced it is formally linking up with the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), a UK trade association for the electrotechnical and wider engineering services industry. The partnership sees Martindale Electric become an ECA Commercial Associate, opening the door to closer engagement with ECA’s Member businesses that represent […]

Carhartt introduces Force Series to help tackle the heat

American workwear company Carhartt is introducing its Force Series range, which it says has been designed for tradespeople “when the temperature climbs and there’s no air-con in sight.” Intended to work where airflow is limited and movement is constant, the company claims its clothing range “fights sweat, dries fast, and keeps you comfortable from sunup […]

Product of the Month: The New KNIPEX ErgoStrip

Solar installs demand speed, precision and tidy cable prep, and that’s exactly what the new KNIPEX ErgoStrip PV (16 95 03 SB) gives you. As part of a growing focus on renewable energy tools, KNIPEX continues to expand its range to meet the needs of solar professionals. The ErgoStrip PV is the latest addition, designed […]

ESP adds new Sounder Strobe to Espire accessories range

Following the successful launch of its Espire collection of domestic fire and CO alarms earlier this year, ESP, a UK fire and security product specialist, has bolstered the Espire accessories range with the addition of a new Sounder Strobe with Clear Lens. This high-visibility warning device features a transparent diffuser and white LED and it […]

Ovia launches Inceptor Slate Backlit LED panels with PIR sensor

Ovia, a lighting brand part of the Scolmore Group, has expanded its Inceptor Slate Backlit LED panels range with the addition of a new version that offers an energy-saving PIR motion detector function. Designed to offer improved specification on the existing Inceptor Slate Backlit range, the new panel with integrated PIR sensor delivers an impressive […]

Espire Dual CO and Heat Alarms from ESP

ESP, a UK fire and security product specialist, is raising the bar in home safety with its Espire Dual CO and Heat Alarms – developed specifically for spaces where the risks of both fire and carbon monoxide are present. Ideal for kitchens, utility rooms, and garages, this multi-sensor unit simplifies protection with advanced, dual-threat detection […]

Elucian Type B RCCB for enhanced electrical safety

Designed for maximum safety in an evolving energy landscape, the Elucian Type B RCCB offers comprehensive protection against all types of earth fault currents – AC, pulsating DC, and smooth DC – making it ideal for use in today’s demanding applications. It provides high reliability and advanced protection for installations with equipment that may produce […]