What is CPR? The Construction Product Regulations BS EN 50575 (CPR) regulate most cables manufactured after July 2017 to determine their performance in the event of a fire. Cables that are permanently installed in domestic, residential or commercial buildings, and were manufactured after this date, are subject to BS EN 50575 that [...]
‘Open Circuit’ is a brand new online group designed to help female electricians network with each other. The organisation has been spear headed by the established charity Women on the Tools with the backing of key industry organisations such as the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) and the Joint Industry Board (JIB). [...]
From the 1st of September 2018, the European Union will introduce a Halogen ban that will restrict the production and sales of halogen lamps in EU countries. The decision comes as part of sixth stage of the EU's ErP (Energy relation product) Regulation, which bans the manufacture and [...]
Suffering from poor mental health leads to increasing pressure and stress on an individual and their family. Having a strong support network is important when combating the issues surrounding mental health and it is especially important that a workplace can provide adequate care for its employees. The Electrical Industries Charity has [...]
Lamps* Devices that produce light via an input of electric current. In the electrical trade these devices are called a lamp, whereas it is common for the public to call them light bulbs. When buying lamps it is important to understand the variations. This guide will break down [...]
LEW have partnered up with Heat Mat, a leading manufacturer and distributor of electric underfloor heating, to put on a free training day for the industry. A qualified Heat Mat installer will lead the session at Gainsborough Golf Club on the 27th of September and upon finishing the [...]
'Colour temperature' is a classification of the colour of light that scales from warmer to cooler colours. The scale is measured in Kelvins with the higher Kelvin ratings being signified by the 'cooler' lighter, bluer colours, and smaller (K) ratings by 'warmer' reds, oranges and yellows. William Kelvin in 1880 first discovered [...]
What is Lot20? Lot20 is a new legislation that means from the 1st January 2018, all local space heaters manufactured for sale in the EU that use electricity, gas or liquid fuels must meet a minimum efficiency standard. Why? The aim of the legislation is to remove inefficient technologies and move us onto modern efficient [...]
