Elex Sandown 22 Newsletter

Sandown

Advanced Access

Relied on for 25 year s, Advanced Access is the go to trade only distr ibutor for the UK’s leading brands in Access Control, Door Entr y and CCT V, including all essential locking and accessor y requirements. The company offer s high levels of product knowledge, with fr iendly and eff icient ser vice, making it the number one choice for UK Inst aller s.

Alltrade

Smar t Home, secur it y and net working are lucrati ve new areas of business for electr icians. Alltrade

Ansell Lighting

Ansell Lighting is a recognised market leader in the design and manufact ure of high qualit y luminaires Through its distr ibution channel the company supplies lighting f ixt ures for a var iet y of applications including NHS buildings, schools and colleges, ret ail as well as industr ial units.

Aico

Aico will be exhibiting at Elex Sandown showcasing the latest innovations and technology in home life safet y. Join the knowledgeable team at the st and to lear n more about the Ei10 0 0G Gateway, HomeLINK Environment al Sensor s, Dashboard and Resident App, with li ve demonstrations for delegates visiting the st and

is the leading distr ibutor ser ving these sector s, backing up its extensi ve product range with nationwide trade counter s, free training , free deli ver y and free technical planning and suppor t. Drop by the st and and chat over how your business can expand into these new areas, fully suppor ted by Alltrade

Alpha Test Instrument Centre

The UK’s leading Test Equipment Supplier s & Calibration Ser vices. Check out the exhibition st and for the latest Multifunction Tester s,

BEG

With over 45 year s of supplying innovati ve sensor solutions, BEG will be exhibiting its core product ranges at the Sandown event. The company’s new Dali range of compact PIR sensor s, DACO, will also be on display, along with Occulog which provides a simple traff ic light visual indication of the air qualit y in the room

Ear th Leakage Clamps, Multimeter s, PAT Tester s, Two Pole Tester s, Non Cont act Volt age Tester s, Ther mal Imaging Cameras & Electr ical wir ing accessor ies from Megger, Fluke, Seaward, Kewtech, Metrel & Mar tindale + many more!

BigChange

BigChange is the complete Job Management Platfor m for the Fire Safet y industr y It br ings together CRM, job scheduling , li ve tracking ,

Chint Shield

f ield resource management, f inancial management and business intelligence into one simple and easy to integrate platfor m BigChange eliminates paper work, providing realtime 24/7 visibilit y of jobs and inst ant repor ting to customer s.

CAME BPT

CAME is a leading manufact urer of automation equipment, including intercom recei ver s, door entr y panels, automated gate motor s, bar r ier s, t ur nstiles, and a range of other products. Optimise business revenue and per for mance by inst alling the most advanced equipment on the market. Visit the st and at the Sandown event to f ind out how you can join one of the best inst aller s in the industr y

Chint Shield offer s a complete low volt age electr ical solution for domestic, commercial and industr ial inst allations, with many products designed, manufact ured and assembled in the UK. Continuous investment in qualit y people has allowed Chint Shield to develop a strong commercial and technical team, capable of suppor ting the needs of its growing customer base from its location just south of Manchester.

C K Tools

C.K, the leading hand tools brand for professional electr icians, has been at the forefront of hand tool manufact ur ing for many year s, producing innovati ve, high qualit y tools, designed to satisfy the most demanding needs of trade f i l C K’ id e

CLICK Elucian’s AFDD range comprises Type

A 1 Pole + Neutral True 6kA B Cur ve &

C Cur ve 30mA Trip AFDDs with integral RCBOs, which are available in 6A, 10A, 16A, 20A, 32A & 40A, complete with 450mm neutral out tail.

Cavius

Cavius has been at the forefront of the f ire alar m industr y since 20 04 The alar m design has revolutionised the smoke alar m industr y, br inging a well functioning and compact alar m. Cavius Alar ms use the highest qualit y components to ensure qualit y, reliabilit y and st abilit y.

Consumer Units

Consumer Units launched in 2020, with the aim of providing contractor s

DDS

Off icial Distr ibutor of Uni view (UNV) & AJAX Secur it y Systems; supplying professional IP CCT V & Wireless Secur it y Alar m systems to TR ADE

DDS offer s a complete range of IP & HD Cameras, Recorder s, PoE and Wif i solutions. It also supplies hybr id systems that suppor t both HD & IP cameras. AJAX is an innovati ve award winning Wireless Secur it y Alar m System developed in the EU.

with high qualit y consumer units and accessor ies at affordable pr ices. Its f ir st product to launch was the 10 way, high integr it y, fully loaded, split load board complete with an SPD. Following on from it's success the company recently launched a range of straight boards (2 way 20 way), RCBO's, MCB's & RCD's

ECA

ECA is the UK’s leading trade association that represents and suppor ts the interests of businesses involved in electrotechnical and engineer ing ser vices design, inst allation, inspection, testing , maintenance and monitor ing We offer Member ship to businesses across the electrotechnical and engineer ing ser vices industr y achieving the highest industr y st andards and cer tif ications. Join today and recei ve 25% off your f ir st year of ECA Member ship!

Electricals 24/7

Electr icals 24/7 is an independent family r un wholesaler, offer ing unr i valled ser vice and exper tise, a wide range of products and stock availabilit y, unbeat able trade pr ices and next day deli ver y throughout the UK. There will also be some excellent EV charger s showcased plus great show deals on its EV Charger s.

The Electrical Academy

The Electr ical Academy is Kent ’s Number One Skills Training Centre for the electr ical industr y. Whether you’re just st ar ting out on your electr ical jour ney, changing career or need a technical update, t ake a look at our wide var iet y of accredited Cit y & Guilds electr ician cour ses held in Maidstone.The Electr ical Academy’s exper ienced trainer s offer a var iet y of cour ses to suit your indi vidual needs including the latest Cit y & Guilds 2382 18 18th Edition Electr ical Update

ERL

ERL offer s an extensi ve range of products, including Access Control and Door Entr y, T ime Switches, Smar t Home Secur it y and more. Its knowledgeable st aff, together with comprehensi ve product suppor t and advice, will help f ind the per fect solution for your commercial or domestic inst allations

Gap Lighting

Gap Lighting is a recognised leader in Smar t LED lighting solutions and colour control systems. As it

Electric Center

Electr ic Center seeks to br ing a new approach to customer ser vice in the wor ld of electr ical wholesaling har nessing the power of its local branch net work, exper tise and relationships with supplier s Visit the st and at the Sandown event to chat to the team and f ind out more.

ESP

There are 18 individual products that make up the 24/7 Colour CCTV range. This includes 12 cameras offering 2MP, 5MP and 8MP resolutions, available in a choice of dome or bullet

celebrates 24 year s in the industr y, its love for lighting continues, as does the commitment to offer ing highly eff icient multifunctional products created to be contemporar y in design with unique feat ures ideal for a wide range of project solutions.

GARO

camera designs and in a white or grey finish. The 24/7 Colour IP POE CCTV range will sit alongside ESP’s CCTV offer which comprises the HDView IP PoE 5MP range and the Rekor IP PoE 2MP range

Fujikura

Fujikura is one of the wor ld's leading manufact urer s of f ibre optic cables and equipment for inst allation, measurement and testing . The F jik name has become synonymous with f ibre optic fusion splicer s and the company has become one of the wor ld's leading supplier s to telecommunication companies around the globe Visit the st and to chat to the team and f ind out more

G ARO offer s a range of premium EV charging st ations and solutions backed by Nordic exper tise and comprehensi ve war ranties It also has a full range of European Manufact ured consumer units, enclosures, components, switchgear and CEE plugs and sockets Visit the st and to f ind out about the latest developments

GloForce

GloForce has a new range of work and machine lights available, which have magnetic goosenecks and clamped goosenecks with a var iet y of lengths, enabling user s to get light r ight where they need it The lights are extremely br ight, dimmable and batter y operated, so cordless and mobile, with r un times of over 7 hour s per charge Visit the st and at the Sandown event to see the range showcased.

Google Nest

Google Nest products work seamlessly together to make homes more helpful, so your customer s can st ay infor med, comfor t able and secure With devices powered by Hey Google, such as Nest Mini, they can control compatible connected home products with their voice. Meet the team at the st and and f ind out how you can become a Nest Pro and build the helpful home.

Hensel

Hager

Hager ’s Power and Lighting board, available in 125A and 20 0A ratings, is based around a new energy meter developed specif ically to provide greater f lexibilit y through different distr ibution board conf iguration options. The 20 0A Power and lighting board deli ver s the greatest level application f lexibilit y of any st andard Power and Lighting board available today.

Hamilton Litestat

Hamilton is a Br itish electr ical solutions provider that designs, develops and manufact ures innovati ve electr ical accessor ies of the highest qualit y. With a vast product range including decorati ve switch plates and sockets, smar t lighting control, new wireless audio devices. It is a one stop shop for all wir ing requirements for both the residential and hotel industr ies

H i k M I C R O

HikMicro is a leading provider of ther mal imaging equipment and solutions Specializing in SoC and

Ideal Industries

IDEAL INDUSTRIES is exhibiting the 32A Gen II Lever wire connector s cer tif ied for use with the In-Sure® Box for enclosure inst allation plus the SpliceLine® and Push In connector s, Twin and Ear th Str ipper, F T-45® Feed-Thr u Modular Plug Solution, Lockout/Tagout kits and new Test & Measurement range on st and C45

IET

Visit the IET at ELEX to f ind out more about the recent changes to the IET Wir ing Regulations Get 20% off Amendment 2:2022 to BS 7671:2018 18th Edition of the IET Wir ing Regulations and all updated guidance on the st and.

MEMS design, development, and manufact ur ing , the company offer s ther mal detector s, cores, modules, cameras and tot al solutions to the global market, ser ving customer s in more than 10 0 countr ies and regions.

Hylec-APL

Specialist manufact urer and supplier of electr ical and electronic components, Hylec APL is showcasing its latest range of products for Electr ical Contractor s. The major it y of Hylec products are its own successful patented designs, other s are some of the best examples of electr ical and electronic components available globally and only available in the UK & Ireland exclusi vely through Hylec

Kewtech Corporation

The KT66EV is the ultimate EV testing solution on the market, which includes the comprehensi ve KT66DL 12-in-1 multifunction tester along with the KEWEVSE testing adapter. Visit the Kewtech st and for a full product demonstration and to see the full range of Safe Isolation kits, PAT tester s and 18th Edition accessor ies.

Knipex

KNIPEX specialises in the manufact ure of high qualit y plier s. Designed and manufact ured with the highest degree of reliabilit y and subjected to r igorous tests, KNIPEX products are tr usted by professional user s in 10 0 countr ies throughout the wor ld. Meet the team at this year ’s show and see for your self why KNIPEX is the only choice for the professional.

Makita

All the power you will need from Makit a’s 80v Max (40v Max x2) 355 mm (14") XGT Power Cutter with

MK (authorised licensee)

The MK Sentr y circuit protection product range has been in production for more than 40 year s. The extensi ve product range fully complies with the requirement of the 18th Edition Regulations. CircPro (UK) Limited are the registered company to provide the sales and distr ibution to the UK market

LEDVANCE is a leading inter national business and has embedded in it a deser ved reput ation for innovati ve lighting products and applications The product range includes traditional lighting , moder n LED lamps and st andardised over the counter luminaires Additionally, it has a por tfolio of connected smar t lighting solutions for residential homes and buildings.

br ushless motor technology. The CE0 01G feat ures both anti-rest ar t & lock off functions, electr ic brake, and Makit a ‘Acti ve Feedback Sensing Technology’ (AF T) to protect the operator and the machine.

Metrel

Metrel was established in 1957 and has become one of world’s leading

MTi

MT i offer s a wide range of test equipment from the UK’s leading manufactrer s, including Megger and Fluke Visit the MT i st and and get hands on with the latest test equipment, including the new EV multifunction tester and adaptor from ETHOS You could win a Fluke T6-10 0 0 PRO wor th £268.0 0

Megger

Megger will be exhibiting its range of low volt age inst allation test instr uments. The company will also showcase the MET10 0 0, a multifunctional volt age and cur rent tester providing electr icians with a ver satile and robust hand held all in one meter and the DCM305E Ear th leakage clampmeter, designed to measure differential cur rent to aid fault f inding

manufacturers of measuring and testing equipment. It is one of the few companies in our industr y that develops and manufactures products at a single location, star ting with design and ending with final assembly, quality control and calibration.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee is one of the fastest growing power tool brands in the market At the st and, you will see a wide range of trade specif ic

NAPIT

solutions. Whether it is through the company’s wor ld leading M12™, M18™, its jobsite lighting , time saving accessor ies or innovati ve hand tools and storage systems

NAPIT are a leading Government approved and United Kingdom Accreditation Ser vice (UKAS) accredited membership scheme operator in the building ser vices and fabric sector With a wealth of experience, technical exper tise and a vast array of products and ser vices, NAPIT offers the complete solution for cer tification, training, and business suppor t ser vices

NightSearcher

NightSearcher is continually innovating to deli ver new and improved LED lighting solutions. The company embraces the latest in technology to make industr y leading and renowned products. Its new Kanga St ar work light feat ures an ingenious, hybr id power system and accepts rechargeable batter ies from seven of the wor ld’s leading power tool brands.

Quickwire

Quickwire boasts an exciting range of new products that offer a time-

Ring

Ring is thr illed to be suppor ting trade professionals across the UK through the Ring Professional Programme. Visit the st and at the Sandown event to f ind out more about the programme and how to help your customer s create safer neighbour hoods, and chat with the team directly

saving alter nati ve to traditional lighting connection methods Using the Quickwire system can help electr icians save signif icant time and cost when on site. Visit the st and at Sandown to chat to the team and f ind out more.

Ovia Lighting

As it enter s its four th year of trading as an independent lighting company, Ovia is bigger, and its fut ure br ighter than ever Sitting within the overall collection of issue 4, is the premium range of products which comes under the well known Inceptor brand: Inceptor Duo, Inceptor Hi lite and Inceptor U-Lite.

Quinetic

Easy to use, simple and f lexible inst allation. No batter y and no wir ing to the switch Ideal lighting for workshops and sheds, listed buildings, conser vator ies, assisted li ving , and many other applications. St andard recei ver s controlled via switches and Wi Fi recei ver s are a and c with A Goog

Rolec

As the UK prepares for a net-zero fut ure, Rolec plays a pi vot al role in ensur ing that both dr i ver s and businesses are equipped for the nation’s electr if ication plans. With over 10 year s of exper ience in the electr ic vehicle charging industr y and over 290,0 0 0 chargepoints inst alled, Rolec continues to ser ve the industr y with its innovations in charging hardware and soft ware.

QuickFix JB

QUICKFIX JB 3 and QUICKFIX JB 4 has been designed for use with Wago 221 Ser ies Connector s Maintenance Free Junction Box. Complied with IP20 st andard, no screwdr i ver is required and it ’s Flame Ret ardant EN60598 Designed and manufact ured in the UK.

RF Solutions

RF Solutions has been manufact ur ing radio modules, remote control systems for over 30 year s, and most recently IOT Sensor s. The UK's leading supplier of RF remote control and Telemetr y systems are suit able for a wide range of domestic and industr ial applications providing an open line of sight of up to 16Km+.

Saving Light Bulbs

Saving Light Bulbs provides high qualit y LED lighting products and solutions. Its range includes all the latest LED lamps from GU10’s to G125 Globes, the highest qualit y LED t ape, including RGBW and the continuous COB t ape. To complement this the company supplies and designs lighting control systems including DMX and Rako

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electr ic believes that access to energy and digit al is a basic human r ight, so they empower ever yone to make the most of their energy and resources ensur ing that Life Is On ever ywhere, for ever yone, at ever y moment. Visit the st and to see the latest products available.

Super Rod

Super Rod is back at Elex Sandown so prepare your self for some great deals, fant astic product demos by its team of passionate professionals and see the latest products Grab your favour ite per son or tools and head to the photobooth. Tag us and use #Super rodElex.

Test Instrument Solutions

Visit the st and to see the TIS 70 0 Elite Downloading Pat Tester, which stores results onto an SD card and produces professional repor ts, without costly soft ware Also on show, the MF TPRO Tester, which car r ies out all the tests from the 18th Edition Plus, Power Qualit y Analysis, Volt age Drop & Ear th Leakage Tests

SPIT UK

SPIT is one of the leading manufact urer s of f ixing and cable management solutions into concrete and steel Its range includes the Pulsa 40E gas nail gun which removes the need to dr ill and f ix. This tool and SPIT’s cable f ixings can speed up cable inst allation by up to 8 times faster vs. traditional fastening methods.

Surge Protection Devices

SPD and its par tner s have been solving problems in Lightning and Surge Protection for over 50 year s. Its devices are European designed and manufact ured, st ate of the ar t products which exceed the requirements of the latest st andards. With over 30 0 0 products in its range, SPD is the market ’s Surge Protection specialists, with a device to suit ever y inst allation. Visit the st and to see the latest products.

STANLEY

STANLEY® is a leading global manufact urer of hand tools, power tools and accessor ies, and a f lagship brand of the St anley Black & Decker

Switchtec

Switchtec is a UK franchisee for wor ld wide manufact urer s of qualit y components. Its products are ideally suited for the Electr ical Wholesale market with over seven thousand product lines ex stock Visit the st and to view the range of surge protection, switchgear, control components, cable ter mination and audible and visual alar ms.

Trade Skills 4U

Trade Skills 4U are the UK’s leading specialist electr ical training company Come and pay us a visit and f ind out how we can help you achieve your goals whether you want to specialise in a new skills such as EV charging point inst allation or simply retrain as an electr ician

Unicrimp

Unicr imp has extended its Q Cr imp f ixings range with the addition of

Corporation STANLEY® Tools works alongside real tradespeople ever yday to make sure its tools for trade are designed to help you gi ve your best to ever y job

Grommet Str ip Edge Tr im Rolls.

Unicr imp’s heavy dut y Grommet Str ip Tr im Roll is available in black and in 3m and 5m lengths and can be easily cut to the required size

Unilite International

Unilite is back at Sandown and will be showcasing all its latest products, including new head torches and work lights. These will be available at special show pr ices, so a great time to grab a bargain! Make sure you pop over to the st and!

Wiha Tools

Wiha seeks to make daily life easier for user s with a product assor tment of innovati ve hand tool solutions geared towards user needs. This is why Wiha develops, designs and manufact ures products that meet the str ictest requirements for qualit y, function durabilit ergonom design. V st and to latest pr available

Wilson Electrical Distributors

Wilsons are an independent Electr ical Wholesaler, founded in 1977, based in the South of England but able to offer a nationwide ser vice We cur rently have 12 branches, all holding large stocks, so we can suppor t our customer s' needs with immediate effect whilst offer ing competiti ve pr icing

Varilight

Var ilight, the UK’s number one dimmer switch and decorati ve wir ing accessor y manufact urer, will display a selection of its extensi ve range of over 50 0 0 products, including the brand’s Urban Screwless range. Also on show will be the V Pro Smar t WiFi dimmer

Wise Controls

The Wise Box Direct Kit from Wise Controls is the new way to control

YEPIC

Manage your jobs with photos with the free photo app for tradespeople. When you t ake a photo, the app marks the location as a job and creates a Yepic. You can add a caption such as a customer's name or whatever makes it identif iable to you.

Velbus

Velbus®digit al building control modules offer the professional inst aller an easy to inst all and commission, fully wired ‘Smar t home’ solution for heating and lighting . This st andalone decentralised system means inst allation and fut ure additions are easy. The market leading 10 war rant y ensures your customer s have wor r y free owner ship

your lighting outside and in, using an App With no need for any WiFi hub, this is a simple control system Visit the st and to see the latest products and a range of lighting from Mr Resistor.

Wiska

WISK A UK is one of the UK's market leader s in the manufact ure and supply of Junction Boxes, Cable Glands and Gel/ Gel Jointing products. Its products are designed, developed and tested extensi vely by a team of highly skilled Designer s and Engineer s at the company’s facilities in Ger many.

Zaptec

Award winning Zaptec combines the latest tech with human centred design to offer highly int uiti ve and eff icient EV charger s ‘Zaptec Go & Pro’ and EV charging systems that ensure easier access to per sonal electr ic transpor t Visit the st and to f ind out more.

ELEX SEMINARS

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. Sandown Park 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 3rd and Friday 4th November

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

CPD ACCREDITED

To help you record and update your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) personal record, all sessions at Elex are now CPD accredited. All you have to do is scan a QR code at the seminar to get a free CPD certificate of attendance.

IET THEATRE

10 30 11 00

BS 7671 AMENDMENT 2 OVERVIEW

The W iring Regulations have been significantly updated for 2022; join this seminar to hear about the significant changes and learn what you need to know to stay safe and compliant BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 topics will include, Requirements for AFDD’s, RCDs & Risk Assessments, A new method for determining the requirement to provide over voltage protection SPDs, Labelling and Testing and certification

Presen ted by NAPIT JPEL 64 exper ts, with su pport fr om a p an el of man ufactur ing exper ts

11 40 – 12 10

IET 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

Inspection & Testing changes in BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 Focussing on Neutral Current Diversion (NCD) and changes to Model Forms for certification and reporting in BS 7671:2018+A2:2022

Presented by IET

12 15-12 45

MAINTAINING LIGHTING LEVELS

Jake and T im will be discussing the need to maintain lighting levels should there be a power failure and how as a contractor, you can best comply with BS5266 and the associated standards

Pr esented b y Ovia

12 50 – 13 20

HOW TO CODE THE OBSERVATIONS FOUND DURING EICR’S

This interactive debate and lively discussion has been updated for 2022 to align with BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 Using real world examples, come along to find out how to deal with the problems encountered when coding observations found while carrying out EICRs

Pr esented b y NAPIT

13.25 13.55

IET 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 Consumer Units changes in BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 Loading, incorporation of switchgear, AFDDs and RCDs and changes in BS 7671:2018+A2:2022

Presented by IET

14.00 14.30

TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE RESIDENT SAFET Y AND PROVIDE SAFER HOMES

W ith 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

Presen ted by Aico

14.35 15.05

SURGE PROTECTION BASICS

Explore the basics of surge protection, along with current regulations and amendments expected within the 2nd amendment of the 18th Edition Presented b y Surge Protection Devices

IET LEARNING LOUNGE

10 40 11 10

WHEN TO REFERENCE PART 7 OF BS7671

Special locations are a big part of the requirements that often do not get referenced by contractors Jake and T im will be discussing when to use Part 7 Special locations of the regulations within specific installations Pr esented by Click

11 15 11 45

FOCUS ON AFDDS

AFDDs were introduced as a recommendation with the publication of the 18th edition Amendment 2 mandates their use for certain circuits with specific building types This seminar looks at the practical implications of designing, installing, testing, certification and fault diagnostics using these devices

Pr esen ted by Hager with supp or t from NAPIT JPEL 64 ex perts

12.30 13.00

THE WITHDR AWAL OF BS 7671:2018+A1:2020

This is of major importance to electrical installers as, on 27th September 2022, BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 will be withdrawn This is the first time any version of BS 7671 will have been withdrawn The presentation will explain what the implications are from contractual and legal points of view and will provide an overview of the technical aspects of BS 7671 that will, effectively, change overnight

Presented by IET

14 15 14 45

DIGITAL ENABLEMENT FOR SME’S (DESME)

Free support to address the digital skills gap in the construction industry & wider built environment, under the DESME programme

Pr esented b y Building

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Hylec

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