Almost half of Brits aren’t aware of RCDs
A survey commissioned by NICEIC says that 46% of Brits don’t know what Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are and only 16% know if their home has one. As summer approaches, the nation’s use of electrical outdoor appliances and gadgets will increase. Recent research has found 96% of garden electrical products fail safety tests due to […]
Martindale Electric launches new PAT testers
Martindale Electric has unveiled two new handheld Portable Appliance Testers (PAT) – the HPAT550 and HPAT650. Compact, easy to operate and feature-rich, the new testers are designed to simplify PAT testing while maintaining full compliance with testing requirements for Class I and Class II appliances. Replacing the HPAT400, HPAT500 and HPAT600 the new models are […]
BS7671 Amendment 2 – heat pump installations – Type B RCDs
By Chaz Andrews, Technical Manager, Doepke UK Ltd Heat pumps (HP) producing leakage currents above 1kHz, will not be compatible with Type B RCDs that are only manufactured to meet the lowest requirement of BSEN62423, i.e. operation up to 1kHz. Type B RCDs rated for use up to 1kHz may trip unexpectedly when subjected to […]
FireAngel returns to ASCP 2025
FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, will be showcasing its latest detection solutions at the ASCP Safety & Compliance Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2025, held in Newport from 14-16 May. As the only dedicated event for safety and compliance professionals working in social housing, compliance and asset […]
Doepke UK electrifies the industry with high-quality switchgear
In a world that increasingly demands reliability and speed, Doepke continues to lead the charge by offering state-of-the-art switchgear to industries across the UK. As an innovative company known for its commitment to quality and performance, Doepke ensures that each product it delivers meets the highest safety, functionality and durability standards. Whether powering up commercial […]
ECN May issue out now!
The May issue of ECN is OUT NOW and packed with insights and information on the topics you care about. Read the issue here. From the Editor Hello and welcome to the May issue of ECN. The sun is starting to shine and as I write this it feels like summer is finally on the […]
Advanced provides fire protection to Eribé knitwear
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied an intelligent fire panel with wireless detection to Scottish knitwear brand, Eribé. An Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel has been installed at Eribé Knitwear to provide protection that is high-performance and fault-tolerant. The system was installed following a fire risk assessment which required Category L2 coverage. […]
Pickering introduces 20kV stand-off relay
Pickering Electronics, a global provider of high-performance reed relays, has introduced a new 20kV addition to its long-established high voltage Series 63 range. The company claims that the latest addition sets a new industry standard by offering 20kV stand-off across the switch contacts – a first-of-its-kind capability that Pickering says no other relay manufacturer currently […]
Entries open for Electrical Safety First’s Safety Innovation Award
Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First has announced that entries are now open for its Safety Innovation Award 2025. This annual award honours innovative projects and products that safeguard consumers from electrical hazards. The Safety Innovation Award recognises and rewards outstanding ideas that help protect consumers from electrical dangers. It is also free and easy […]
Aico announces winner of Smart Social Spaces competition
Aico has announced Bromford Flagship as the winner of its Smart Social Spaces competition. As a result, the housing group will receive technology to fit 10 of its properties with Aico’s innovative home life safety systems. Aico says that the initiative marks an important step in Bromford Flagship’s mission to enhance resident safety, reduce maintenance […]