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Stylishly and discreetly designed, Mercurial is a brand-new wall and ceiling light from Ansell Lighting

Available in two different sizes –370mm and 500mm – the circular LED light is suitable for an array of indoor applications, including education, commercial and ancillary areas. It also comes in both white and silver finishes, suiting most interior design schemes.

Supporting the reduction of energy use, Ansell’s latest offering is highly energy efficient, delivering up to 135lm/w. The 370mm Mercurial model is also power selectable, offering users a choice of outputs which can be manually selected via an easily located integrated switch.

CCT selectable between 3000K and 4000K, Mercurial offers users a choice of different lighting hues which can be set according task or preference. Its long-lasting LED lamp has a lifespan of L80 51,000 hours.

The Mercurial light is available with an array of innovative options, including emergency DALI and self-test options alongside an energy saving microwave sensor, digital dimming and corridor function options.

Ansell Lighting, anselluk.com

HellermannTyton has expanded its range of TIPSTM Printable Marking Tags (TipTags) to include a glow-in-the-dark option, providing customers with greater visibility when identifying cables.

A first for the industry, the new TipTag is ideal for customers working in automotive, aerospace and defence, panel building, rail, and telecoms and is especially useful when undergoing testing and inspection.

HellermannTyton identified a need, especially for those working in dark and difficult-to-access environments, for greater visibility of the ID marks on TipTags, and as a result, created a new material blend to create a TipTag which glows green when exposed to ultra-violet light.

Manufactured in the UK using halogen-free polyolefin, the new TipTag is ideal for marking larger wire and cable bundles. Perforated as standard, the TipTag can be fastened using cable ties and features excellent resistance to abrasions, UV, acids, and fuels; all of which secures its suitability with many of the industries that HellermannTyton works with.

HellermannTyton, hellermanntyton.co.uk

ElectricalDirect has added more products to its popular bulk buy discount offer. With over 5,000 products included across its range of over 12,000 products, customers can enjoy savings on selected items when buying online or via the retailer’s customer service centre.

Customers browsing the online retailer’s website or catalogue can easily identify where savings can be made thanks to a distinct ‘bulk buy’ symbol assigned to all products. Selected products are listed online with clear bulk buy prices, so shoppers can quickly understand how much they will save for each product when ordering larger quantities.

ElectricalDirect has over 12,000 products in stock, including everything from first fix to finishing touches, all from top trade brands such as MK, Integral LED and Wiska. Professional electricians and contractors can choose from a range of flexible delivery options to meet the needs of their busy schedules, including free next day delivery on orders over £45 ex VAT, same day delivery to postcodes in selected areas of London and the East of England, as well as click and collect from 6,500 pick up points across the UK. ElectricalDirect, electricaldirect.co.uk

The demand for Matt Black wiring accessories has been on the rise in recent years, as installers working on domestic and specification projects look for an alternative premium finish for interiors. Scolmore has taken this feedback on board and has extended the popular Matt Black finish to its Deco and Deco Plus wiring accessories collections.

Adding the perfect contemporary look to any interior space, the new Matt Black finishes are available across all products in the extensive Deco metal and Deco Plus premium metal ranges.Deco Plus is a comprehensive range of premium decorative metal wiring accessories that was first launched in 2003 to build on the huge success of the classic Deco range and introduced smooth, contemporary curves that have had wide-ranging appeal with contractors, specifiers and end users alike.

Deco and Deco Plus switch plates are all modular as standard, allowing the creation of virtually any switch plate design required. Scolmore, scolmore.com

C.K Tools has launched an inspection camera that promises big results in extremely small spaces. The brand new Mighty Scope is a compact but high-quality camera designed to give eyes in hard-to-reach locations.

The Mighty Scope bears CK Tools’ trademark reliability, durability and innovation, fulfilling a gap in the market for small, easy to use camera equipment for both the professional and home user.

Measuring just 3.5in in length and 1in wide, the Mighty Scope boasts an on board Wi-Fi hotspot with a 15m range for ultimate convenience. The dustproof and waterproof design makes it the ideal general-purpose tool for inspection, cable pulling, maintenance and repairs.

Operated through a free and intuitive app, the camera live streams 720p HD video, with a digital zoom feature and adjustable bright white LED lights giving excellent clarity. With a useful ‘always up’ viewing mode, the Mighty Scope’s ease of use makes light work of navigating difficult and tight spaces, ensuring that the image on the app is always the right way up regardless of the camera position.

C.K Tools, ck-tools.com

ESP has seen sales of its Fort smart security range soar since it was launched last year, with the Fort smart security kits proving particularly popular. Having examined the individual products that account for most orders, the company decided to extend its range of kits to offer installers an increased range of product options as a boxed unit, rather than having to buy extra individual products.

ESP has taken the six kits that formed part of the original Fort smart security range launch and incorporated extra products into each one to create 12 new additional kits. This now brings the total number of Fort smart security kits available from ESP to 18.The two further options now available are a) an additional smart alarm keypad and external solar powered smart siren, or b) an additional smart alarm keypad, external solar powered smart siren and smart Wi-Fi doorbell.

ESP, espuk.com

Lindy, a global supplier of combined connectivity solutions and professional AV and IT systems, has introduced its new Gold Line HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 cable range. They are designed for demanding Ultra HD scenarios that do not compromise on signal transmission reliability. For these data intensive signals – Ultra HD enables extremely high resolutions of up to 33.2MP (8K) – these cables can deliver all signals reliably from the source to the receiver.

Lindy’s Gold Line HDMI delivers transfer rates of up to 32.4GBps (depending on cable length and type). Representing a high-end standard in the connectivity solutions segment, they come with a 25-year warranty for total peace of mind.

“More and more devices such as 4K projectors, 4K Blu-ray players, digital signage players, professional displays for events, retail, advertising, or control desks require interference-free signal transmission. The new Lindy Gold Line DisplayPort and HDMI cables reliably transmit bandwidth-intensive signals in continuous mission critical operation”, explains Michael O’Connor, Head of Global Marketing and Digital Management at Lindy.

24 AWG OFC Gold Line conductors guarantee premium performance and high corrosion resistance. The cables feature high quality 24k gold plated contacts and connectors. Each cable conductor provides optimum signal integrity and maximum reliability due to the copper braid shielding protecting against harmful electromagnetic fields. In addition, the cables have a unique design with low attenuation, which ensures consistent and reliable transmission over long distances.

The Gold Line is the no compromise, high performance cable from Lindy‘s new line of products called ‘Cable Lines’. Gold Line is positioned at the top price segment aimed at the most demanding, professional environments and requirements. ‘Cable Lines’ products are offered in four variants, each covering a specific market segment and thus differing in their feature set, build and cost: Gold Line, Cromo Line, Anthra Line, and Black Line.

Lindy, lindy.co.uk

Ovia has expanded its range of bulkheads to include the company’s first fully integrated oval shaped LED bulkheads.

VELO is the name given to the new range of 15W CTA switchable oval bulkheads, which are available in a white or black finish.

The VELO bulkheads are IP65 rated as standard, or IP54 rated with the PIR version. They are CTA switchable in the following colour temperatures – 3000K, 4000K and 6500K. The CTA switch is located inside the six-screw terminal housing on the rear of the luminaire. Ovia’s full range of lighting solutions, including the new oval bulkheads, can be seen in the latest Ovia catalogue – issue 4 – which can be downloaded from the Ovia website, as well as from the Scolmore Group app. Ovia, oviauk.com

National Ventilation is working hard to make its ventilation more sustainable to help the environment today and tomorrow. The company’s sustainability targets are geared towards achieving significant improvements – over 70% of product sales will be from its energy efficient product ranges by the end of FY2025, while 90% of products manufactured will be made from a recycled source.

National Ventilation is committed to making a difference today and tomorrow by continuously improving its products’ energy performance, reducing waste throughout a product’s lifecycle, and significantly increasing the use of recycled plastic from the circular economy in the manufacturing of its products.

Within its product range, National Ventilation offers a wide range of rigid ducting, which is made from recycled plastic. Furthermore, the Monsoon Energysaver MON-MEV DC Multi Room Unit is now available in recycled plastic.

The popular Monsoon Shower Extract Fan Kits are also made from recycled material. Designed to make both electricians and electrical wholesalers’ lives easier, there is both an extract kit and extract kit with an energy-saving LED shower light.

National Ventilation, nationalventilation.co.uk

FuseBox’s NEW Type 1 surge protection device provides front line protection against direct lightning to complement its Type 2 device.

The new Type1 SPD (combined T1, T2 and T3) is suitable for TN, TNC-S, TNC and TT systems.

All FuseBox Type 1 SPDs are supplied complete with over current protection device (63A MCB) and 16mm² cables cut to the correct length for installation into any FuseBox consumer unit.

To protect against the impact of direct lightning, the FuseBox T1 surge protection device should be located as close as possible to the origin of the electrical installation (534.4.1.4). FuseBox’s T1 and T2 surge protection devices both feature flag indicators that highlight when the SPD has expired.

A removable cartridge within each device means that it is easy to ensure continuity of surge protection within the installation.

FuseBox T1 SPDs are identified by the colour BLACK and are 36mm wide with an additional 18mm for the 63A MCB – total 54mm wide.

FuseBox T2 SPDs are identified by the colour ORANGE and are 18mm wide with an additional18mm for the 32A MCB – total 36mm wide.

FuseBox, fusebox.co.uk

Gripple is experiencing strong demand for its Fast Trak fixing solution, from contractors seeking fire rated systems.

Fast Trak is a prefabricated, trapeze bracket, which enables efficient, flexible and safe installation of electrical containment, ductwork, pipework and other mechanical services. With fire safety in buildings becoming more important following the recent update to Approved Document B of Building Regulations, Gripple has secured independent test data for Fast Trak, which confirms that the entire system meets the fire performance requirements associated with BS EN 1363-1:2020. Gripple’s Fast Trak system has been approved to meet the fire safety requirements of the 18th Edition Writing Regulations, with the complete system certified by Warringtonfire.

Fast Trak comprises metal track, from 200mm to 1,500mm in length, accompanied by mounting brackets, from 170mm to 1,470mm wide and is designed to suit a wide range of installations from high-rise office blocks, hotels, hospitals, open retail spaces, residential buildings, or transportation hubs.

Gripple,

gripple.com

ElectricalDirect has introduced a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions from electric vehicle charging solutions provider, Wallbox. Offering cutting-edge technology and outstanding design for residential and commercial applications, customers can create a fully customised EV charging system to suit any need.

The new line-up available at ElectricalDirect includes the Wallbox Pulsar Max charger that is designed to make every day electric vehicle charging easier than ever. Compact, easy to install, and compatible with Type 2 electric vehicles, this premium tethered charger can deliver up to 7.2kW of fast-charging power. And for increased convenience, it can easily be controlled within the myWallbox app, as well as hands-free compatibility and voice control via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

ElectricalDirect also stocks matching accessories and load management solutions that are compatible with the Pulsar Max charger, enabling installers to tailor energy management solutions to customers’ needs. For example, when used with the Wallbox 100A Single Phase EV Charging Power Meter, it unlocks Eco-smart functionality – giving users the choice of charging with 100% green energy.

ElectricalDirect, electricaldirect.co.uk

Snickers Workwear’s new stretch trousers are made from the long-lasting, innovative Sorona performance fabric and CORDURA for long-lasting comfort, functionality and sustainability.

It’s the innovative design and sustainable fabric technology in the newest work trousers for men and women from Snickers Workwear that really set them apart from other brands.

Delivering comfort and safety features when they’re needed most, these slim-fit trousers are Class 1 and Class 2 certified, and also come with the patented KneeGuard system and CORDURA reinforcement in the knees and pockets.

Sorona delivers both environmental benefits and long-lasting performance. This recyclable, bio-based fibre offers exceptional softness and stretchability for maximum comfort, as well as excellent durability to help extend the lifetime of a garment. It’s also quick-drying, breathable and soft to the touch for optimal performance that will last wash after wash, retaining shape, comfort and protection levels throughout the life of the garments.

Snickers Workwear, snickersworkwear.com

Unicrimp offers an extensive range of cable accessories. Last year the company extended its range of 18th Edition compliant fire-rated Metal Twin and Earth

Cable Clips to include red and white options.

The 18th Edition wiring regulations stipulate that cable support systems must be constructed with materials that will withstand premature collapse caused by direct exposure to heat. There are no applications excluded – trunking, conduit and cabling fixed to surfaces of the building or attached to cable support systems must all have fire-resistant supports in place.

Part of Unicrimp’s Q-Fire range, the fire-rated T&E Cable Clips are manufactured from zinc plated carbon steel and are available in two sizes – 1-2.5mm and 4-6mm – and in a choice of uncoated or with a grey PPA LSF coating. The LSF coating provides long term protection for metal clips, as well as added protection for the cable during and after installation.

They provide installers with an expanded choice of fixing solutions, suitable across a range of applications and environments – helping them to satisfy the latest wiring regulations. Unicrimp, unicrimp.com

The Axiom brand is firmly established in both wiring accessories and consumer units, but now the next big step is being taken by entering the industrial arena with a comprehensive 3 Phase distribution range comprising boards, MCBs, RCBOs plus a new surge protection device designed for 3 Phase applications.

Axiom Distribution Boards are IP20 rated and presented in six sizes – four, six, eight, 12, 16 and 24-way, pre-fitted with 4 Pole 125A isolators. These robust metal enclosures, finished in pale grey, are designed for ease of installation and use, with reversible doors and removable gland plates on top and bottom and supplied with wall mounting kits. Door locking will also be available for tamper proofing.

Sold separately are the 10kA protection devices, each available with eight ratings from 6A up to 63A. These include B-Curve single pole MCBs, C-Curve single and three pole MCBs plus Type A RCBOs with both B and C curve options. Completing the range is the new SPD device for overheat and surge protection. CED Electrical, cedelectrical.co.uk

Hamworthy Heating has released a new Tyneham Heat Pump brochure, which highlights its latest monobloc air source heat pump offering, developed to meet the market demand for energy-efficient heating products.

The new Tyneham heat pump range is the latest product offering from Hamworthy Heating. One of the lightest commercial heat pumps on the market, the range features a coefficient (COP) rating of up to 4.85 to provide efficient, low carbon heating. Featuring seven models in the range with six nominal outputs of between 14 to 70kW, the Tyneham can be cascaded to achieve higher outputs in larger installations. Incorporating an inverter controller compressor to accurately match the heat demand, Tyneham heat pumps also use R32 refrigerant to deliver increased efficiencies with a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP).

Split into concise and comprehensive sections, the new 32-page Tyneham heat pump brochure starts with an introduction to heat pumps and the role they play in helping to reach the UK’s net zero goal. Featuring clear information on how heat pumps work and their benefits, the new brochure also takes an in-depth look at how to understand refrigerants, highlighting GWP differences. Hamworthy Heating, hamworthy-heating.com

Vent-Axia is providing electrical wholesalers the ideal solution for electricians to tackle condensation and mould in the home with its PureAir Home Positive Input Ventilation (PIV). Designed to remove stale, moist air from the home and replace it with filtered, drier air, PIV prevents moisture build up that can cause condensation and mould, improving indoor air quality (IAQ).

Suitable for existing properties, PureAir Home PIV offers a whole house ventilation solution and can be installed in the loft. Operating by drawing in warm, fresh air from the loft, it filters all incoming air via the high-grade ISO ePM10 or ePM2.5 filters before gently introducing it into the habitable areas of the property via a ceiling mounted diffuser.

The PureAir Home’s discreet diffuser features Smart Air technology, which increases airflow performance by 10% but at a lower noise level compared to traditional diffuser designs, while allowing control over airflow direction. SmartSense control allows quick and accurate set up and an automatic summer shut off stops warm air coming back into the property.

Vent-Axia vent-axia.com