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ELEX2021

ICC Wales - Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN

Sponsored by

The Electricians’ Exhibition

1000’S OF SHOW DEALS ON ALL LEADING TRADE BRANDS

6 REASONS TO ATTEND

1 Huge deals on the very latest tools and equipment

3 Free technical seminars on new rules & regs

4 More savings 2 Hundreds of hands-on live demos of new product launches

with an exclusive money-off voucher booklet

5 Free fast track entry

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6 Free samples, spot prizes and giveaways

Register for free at www.elexshow.info

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ELEX2021 PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN

Sponsored by

The Electricians’ Exhibition

ICC Wales Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October Aico

Alpha Electronics

CLIK Software

Aico is the European market leader in Home Life Safety, offering high quality alarms which meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to guarantee protection for every home. Through the acquisition of HomeLINK, Aico’s Connected Home offering leverages integration and analytic technologies to provide a synergistic approach to IoT, addressing the needs of social landlords and their residents.

Alpha Electronics Group – The UK’s Premier Test Equipment Suppliers, Calibration, Repair and Hire Services.

Clik provides job management software for the service industry.

From desktop applications, to onthe-go apps that will keep your staff and workload in check when you need it. Find out about Clik Remote, the web-based solution for your engineers, sales team and managers to access information from outside of the office.

On show will be the latest Multifunction Testers, Earth Leakage Clamps, Multimeters, PAT Testers, Two Pole Testers, Non-Contact Voltage Testers, Thermal Imaging Cameras & Electrical wiring accessories.

Alltrade

Chint

C.K Tools

Smart Home, security and networking are lucrative new areas of business for electricians. Alltrade is the leading distributor serving these sectors, backing up its extensive product range with nationwide trade counters, free training, free delivery and free technical planning/support. Drop by our stand and chat over how your business can expand into these new areas, fully supported by Alltrade.

Chint offers a range of 18th Edition SPD Consumer Units, along with the Incoming SPD retrofit unit NXDB 3 Phase Distribution Boards and the NXPB 3 phase Panel boards.

Also available is the Type B 63amp RCD’s for use with EV units as well as a range of wiring devices consisting of Chints new Type A RCD Sockets.

C.K, the leading hand tools brand for professional electricians, has been at the forefront of hand tool manufacturing for many years, producing, high quality tools, designed to satisfy the most demanding needs of trade professionals. C.K’s wide range of products are engineered to offer great performance, durability, accuracy and strength to achieve the best results.

To get your free tickets visit www.elexshow.info

Crabtree

ECA

Europa Components

Crabtree will be exhibiting its latest safety innovations at the Newport show. Innovations such as Arc Fault Detection Devices that will prevent fires from arc faults in 230v circuits.

Consumer units with integral Surge Protection Devices, and Miniature RCBOs with switched neutral as standard, all helping you to comply with the latest regulations. The Instinct range is full of innovations such as full contact cable clamps for more reliable connections, integral LED indicators within the switch dollys’, angled keystone data outlets to name but a few.

ECA is the UK’s leading trade association for the electrotechnical and wider engineering services industry. We aim to drive growth and prosperity for the industry and our members, and we’d like you to join our journey. Support is tailored to your needs and designed to add value to your organisation. We offer membership across the full range of electrotechnical disciplines.

Europa components are a predominant supplier and service provider of switchgear, enclosures, distribution equipment, circuit protection, fuses, surge protection, plugs and sockets and control gear solutions for the UK wholesale

market. Discover the new Sentinel range of Consumer Units and 250A TPN, as well the company’s other popular products.

Craig & Derricott

Engex

Fike

C&D offers an extensive range of low voltage products including electrical isolation switchgear & automatic transfer switches, control stations, rail rolling stock components and rail LED lighting, all supported by its bespoke design service.

Engex continually strive to offer the professional contractor innovative

Fike is a globally recognised supplier of products and services that protect people, critical assets and facilities from hazards such as fire. With over 65 years’ experience in manufacturing safety solutions; Fike has grown into a global company with customers and offices on 6 continents. Fike’s growth is based on 3 key principles: Innovation, Quality, and Customer Service.

products, cutting edge design and premium performance throughout the expanding equipment portfolio. From the range of specially designed hand tools to the collection of ladders and access equipment, Engex guarantees to offer quality and value-for-money to its customers.

DANLERS

ESP

Fire-Pro

DANLERS designs and manufactures a range of Energy Saving Lighting Controls and Controls for Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC). The company’s Energy Saving Controls for Lighting & HVAC can significantly reduce energy bills and carbon emissions. Its UK manufactured products are easy to install and can make use of existing wiring; the products come with a five year warranty. Visit the stand and view first-hand its latest energy saving innovation ControlZAPP.

The IP POE CCTV range is designed to offer superior, reliable and straightforward installation solutions for a range of applications from domestic through to larger and more complex commercial projects.

The range features POE, which enables the camera and power feed to be wired in Cat5e cable up to 100 metres without the need for additional power. A single Ethernet cable provides both the power and the HD digital feed.

Fire-pro offers the next generation of equipment mounting boxes.

Designed and Manufactured in Great Britain, it is tested and approved to BS EN 60670-1:2005+A1:2013 The DLPro box is a fast, adaptable and convenient way to get your equipment installed.

To get your free tickets visit www.elexshow.info

Gap Lighting

Ideal Industries

Metrel

Gap Lighting is a recognised leader in Smart LED lighting solutions and colour control systems. Each product is created to be both multifunctional and contemporary in design, offering unique features and solutions ideal for architectural, domestic and commercial projects.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES is a leading manufacturer of quality electrical installation products. Visit the stand to see the new 32A Gen II Lever wire connectors plus our SpliceLine® and Push In connectors as well as FT45® Feed-Thru Modular Plug Crimp Tool Solution, Lockout/Tagout Kits, Yellow 77 lubricant and more.

Metrel provides visibility into analysing, troubleshooting and

repairing systems for optimum use in residential, industrial, plant or commercial electrical / power systems. Its equipment extends in breadth and depth from electrical 17th Edition multifunctional testers, PAT testers, single and 3-phase power quality analysers, HV insulation, environmental, clamp meters and digital multimeters.

GARO

IET

MTi

GARO Electric is a Swedish Electrical manufacturing company with subsidiaries in Norway, Ireland, UK, Finland & Poland. It manufactures a complete range of Electrical distribution products, to include MCB, RCBO, RCCB, ACB, MCCB, as well as a range of enclosures in metal and plastic. The company also specialises in the manufacture of Electric Vehicle Charging stations from 3.7KW to 350KW.

Pick up your copy of the Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment,

5th Edition from the IET. The 5th Edition delivers clear advice to all users on the considerations needed to make an informed assessment on when to arrange testing, including, understanding how to conduct a risk assessment, and the frequency of testing required to ensure electrical safety in continued use.

Measure and Test instruments (MTi) are the premier distributor of test instruments. The company offers an excellent distribution network as well as a wide range of high-quality products and exceptional aftercare to its customers. An extensive range of high-quality test equipment from world leading manufacturers such as Ethos, Brother, Megger, Fluke, Chauvin Arnoux, and Flir are stocked.

Gekko

Megger

NAPIT

Discover an effective full service field marketing and experiential agency that enhances the customer journey and sales. In retail, online and B2B channels. In offering a full range of retail and B2B marketing services Gekko thrives on making a difference for its brands, helping to create more opportunities to connect with endusers. Visit the stand at Newport to find out more.

Megger will be exhibiting its latest range of Low Voltage Installation test instruments. The company will showcase the new MET1000, a multifunctional voltage and current tester providing electricians and electrical engineers a versatile and robust hand-held all-in-one meter and the DCM305E Earth leakage clampmeter, designed to measure differential current to aid fault finding. Ask the team for a personal demonstration.

Visit the NAPIT stand today to join the 15,000 current NAPIT registered installers at an exclusive show price!

Also, on our stand you can take advantage of on-site technical and training support, browse and purchase our discounted publications and receive a demo of our new, advanced certification software, NAPIT FastTest.

To get your free tickets visit www.elexshow.info

OVIA

Scolmore Group

Varilight

The Inceptor® Evo installation is made faster with the addition of the Flow connector.

Simple removal of the surface mount adaptor ring allows the product to be semi-recess mounted. As well as providing two styles of the fascias, the Evo is available with 4 distinct modes of operation: 3 hour emergency & microwave, sensor, 3 hour emergency, Microwave sensor, Standard driver.

Scolmore enters the consumer unit market with a comprehensive Consumer Unit and Circuit Protection range. Elucian by Click is an extensive range of metal consumer units that will cover a broad range of installations and offers a number of features and benefits that will enhance the products’ convenience, flexibility and safety properties.

Varilight, the UK’s number one dimmer switch and decorative wiring accessory manufacturer, will be exhibiting at the Newport event and displaying a selection of its extensive range of over 5000 products, including tthe brand’s new Urban Screwless range. Also on show will be the company’s exciting new V-Pro Smart WiFi dimmer.

Ring

Test Instrument Solutions

V-TAC

We're thrilled to be supporting trade professionals across the UK through the Ring Professional Programme. Visit the stand to find out more about the programme and how to help your customers create safer neighbourhoods, chat with our team directly, and put your installation skills to the test to be in with the chance of winning a Floodlight Cam Pro!

TIS provides quality test & measurement equipment to the trade. Instrumentation on offer provides the ability to professionally test electrical, power quality, environmental & solar PV parameters. On display at the Newport show will be the company's usual quality & innovative electrical test equipment, along with live EVSE testing demonstrations using the market leading ’TIS MFTPRO-EV’ full testing & reporting kit.

V-Tac has launched V-TAC Volts, an exciting rewards program that is exclusively for Installers, Builders, Electricians, and Contractors.

Through this new program, it aims to

give them special tools and space where they can browse the latest products, build up projects through project builder tools, strip calculators, get free product samples to try, and also earn loyalty points when they buy V-TAC products from you.

Saxby Lighting

Unicrimp

Wiska

Saxby Lighting's stand will be displaying a selection of new products, with everything from commercial, to exterior light fittings.

Products available include the IkonPRO CCT, which is an addition to

Unicrimp Q-Fire fire rated range, consists of a number of cable accessories compliant with The 18th Edition. Unicrimp part of the Scolmore Group of companies, continues to expand its cable accessories portfolio with new additions to its range, including T&E Cable Clips, All Round Banding and Masonry screws.

WISKA UK are the market leaders in the manufacture and supply of an innovative and quality range of cable glands, junction boxes & gel jointing products. WISKA products have become the choice for electricians across the UK. To find out more come and visit them at the stand.

the popular decking kit range, featuring two colours in one fitting.

The Deyes ceiling panel, boasting a UGR 13 rating is also available.

To get your free tickets visit www.elexshow.info

ELEX SEMINARS

10.30 – 11.00 Electric Vehicle Charging Design Considerations - BS 7671 Amendment 1 NAPIT look at electric vehicle charging design considerations incorporating the latest BS 7671 Amendment 1 requirements, with an expert panel from NAPIT, Garo and Scolmore. Topics covered include load management, consumer unit design, RCD types and Earthing considerations.

Presented by NAPIT with industry expert panel

PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR ELECTRICIANS

Elex is designed to help electricians keep right up-to-date with the latest technical updates and all the new rules and regulations. The Newport show has the biggest programme of free seminars to date with an extensive schedule packed with practical information and guidance.

All the sessions are presented by leading industry experts and explore key issues facing electricians today. They are all free to attend and take place both days of the show - Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October.

All you need to do is pre-register to attend the event.

ONE TO WATCH: THE IET INDUSTRY FORUM Once again, the IET is supporting the industry by being the headline sponsor of Elex for 2021. It plays host to the new IET Industry Forum at Newport and brings together a panel of key experts from the IET, ECA and NAPIT. Combining their technical expertise, they discuss industry wide issues and offer expert perspectives on topics that are currently crucial to installers.

SEMINAR TIMETABLE - ICC WALES

11.40 – 12.10 Industry Forum The IET hosts the industry forum to debate the hottest topics in the industry today with an expert panel from the IET, ECA, and NAPIT. Forum 1 – Protective Multiple Earthing.

Presented by IET

12.15 – 12.45 Dispelling Technical Installation Myths Darren and Jake will be looking at some common design and installation myths that exist in the electrical industry. They will also take the time to confirm the solutions electrical contractors can use to overcome these technical issues, in line with BS7671.

Presented By Scolmore

12.50 – 13.20 How to Code the Observations found During EICR’s This interactive Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Codebreaker’s debate has been revamped for 2021! Using real-world examples, come along to engage in lively discussion and find out how to deal with the problems encountered when coding observations found while carrying out EICRs. Presented by NAPIT

13.25 – 13.55 Industry Forum The IET hosts the industry forum to debate the hottest topics in the industry today with an expert panel from the IET, ECA, and NAPIT. Forum 2 – Electric Vehicle Charging Installations.

Presented by IET

14.00 – 14.30 Technology to Promote Resident Safety and Provide Safer Homes With technological advancements progressing the connected home, we examine how this translates to resident safety, the benefits it can bring to proactive management of housing stock and how this facilitates a solution-focused approach.

We also examine another dimension to resident safety through monitoring home health data and see how smarter, healthier homes lead to safer communities.

Presented by Aico

14.35 – 15.05 Smart home for the electrician Internet, Wifi and smart devices are now fundamental requirements for consumers.

Electricians are uniquely placed to help homeowners realise the potential of smart technology in the home. Steve Martin looks at the business opportunities opening up for traditional electricians surrounding smart homes, buildings and devices.

Presented by the ECA

To get your free tickets visit www.elexshow.info

ELEX2021

Sponsored by

PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN

The Electricians’ Exhibition

ICC Wales Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October: 10.00am - 4.00pm

EXHIBITORS Aico

Fire-Pro

Ovia Lighting

Alltrade

Gap Lighting

Ring

Alpha Electronics

Garo Electric

Saxby Lighting

Chint Europe

Scolmore Group

Gekko

CK Tools

Test Instrument Solutions

Ideal Industries

Crabtree

Unicrimp

Institute of Engineering Technology

Craig & Derricott ECA Elite Security Products

Varilight Volex

Megger

V-Tac

Engex

Metrel

Wera Tools

Europa Components

MTi

Wiska

Fike Safety Technology

NAPIT

Wylex

HOW TO GET THERE ICC, Wales is just a stones throw from Junction 24 of the M4.

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Join NAPIT at the show for one of the below pricing options!* £399 + VAT (Membership Only Offer) £465 + VAT (Membership Offer + NAPIT FastTest Software*)

SPECIAL OFFER

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25% off all IET titles on the stand. Make sure you’re up to date with BS 7671:2018 and all updated guidance.