Made 2 Measure: Is the PE Pre-Test feature important when testing EV chargepoints? Working on your own? Need some technical advice? Don’t know where to turn? The technical team at Megger answers the latest technical query from end users. YOU ASK: I NEED TO BUY AN ADAPTOR SO THAT I CAN USE MY MULTIFUNCTION INSTALLATION TESTER (MFT) TO TEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGEPOINTS. I’VE NOTICED THAT THE MEGGER EVCA210 ... The post Made 2 Measure: Is the PE Pre-Test feature important when testing EV chargepoints? appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

Codebreakers #74 Need help with cracking those EICR codes? The technical team at NAPIT, with the help of the 18th Edition Codebreakers publication, answer your latest coding queries. Click on the photos for a closer look! HAMMOND ELECTRICS: WE FOUND THIS ON A RECENT EICR. WHAT’S YOUR OPINION/ADVICE? Part of the changes that were introduced under BS ... The post Codebreakers #74 appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

RF Solutions versatile FERRET receiver now DIN Rail compatible Ferrets are known for being small, resourceful, and incredibly clever. They can solve many problems by fitting into tight spaces and doing jobs us humans cannot do. In the world of electronics, the RF Solutions FERRET is no different, enabling smart wireless switching in almost any electrical installation. Like the animal, the FERRET receiver is ... The post RF Solutions versatile FERRET receiver now DIN Rail compatible appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

The amended Approved Document Part F: how can electricians meet the new requirements? | Vent-Axia Natasha King, Product Manager at Vent-Axia, explains more about the requirements of the amended Approved Document Part F and how electricians can meet them. Amended Approved Document Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations is seen as a vital step to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) as we head towards the Future Homes ... The post The amended Approved Document Part F: how can electricians meet the new requirements? | Vent-Axia appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

Bringing the latest access control technologies to housing flats in West London | 2N 2N, the global market leader in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has upgraded a residential project in the UK to improve security and enable residents to take calls on their phones when they are not at home. Sperry and Gilbert House are residential units providing both private and social housing flats. The buildings are ... The post Bringing the latest access control technologies to housing flats in West London | 2N appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

Monty’s Musings: how can you attract new entrants into your business? In a new series of regular articles, Pete (Monty) Monfort, Director of Arena Training Centre and Monty Electrics, uses his own experiences to help advise electrical professionals on the best routes for their business and the subsequent training and education that’s required. This month he discusses recruitment. The UK Trade Skills Index 2023 report provided ... The post Monty’s Musings: how can you attract new entrants into your business? appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

Lucky Carhartt winners get their Handyman! The lucky winners of Carhartt’s ‘Win a Handyman’ competition have now got their man – and their household jobs sorted! Launched at the end of last year, and aimed at those hard workers who struggle to get on top of their to do list and need some TLC of their own, over 10,000 entrants took ... The post Lucky Carhartt winners get their Handyman! appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

No subscription fees with ESP’s Fort Smart Security Doorbell As the cost of living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, consumers are making every effort to keep a cap on their outgoings.  With recent news reports citing huge hikes in the subscription fees of some video doorbell providers, ESP is reminding its customers and installers that with its Fort Smart Security Doorbell, there are ... The post No subscription fees with ESP’s Fort Smart Security Doorbell appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

Prosumer’s low-voltage electrical installation (PEI) | NICEIC This article looks at Chapter 82 of BS 7671 and embedded renewable sources, either used in conjunction with the existing supply for an installation or as an alternative and independent source of electrical energy forming a prosumer’s low-voltage electrical installation (PEI). Many consumers have been moving towards energy saving measures over the past few years, ... The post Prosumer’s low-voltage electrical installation (PEI) | NICEIC appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more

WIN! Get Your Hands On A £200 Amazon Voucher With Elucian By Click Here’s your chance to win a brilliant prize, courtesy of Elucian by Click. Click Scolmore has made some recent additions to its Elucian consumer unit range, which are designed to keep electricians up-to-date with the latest units and protective devices to cater for all their installation requirements. These include: 100 A Single Phase Energy Meter: ... The post WIN! Get Your Hands On A £200 Amazon Voucher With Elucian By Click appeared first on Professional Electrician ..read more