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MK and Philips join forces on dimmable LED lighting
MK Electric and Philips have teamed up to offer a practical solution to overcome issues in producing reliable LED lighting offerings that operate effectively with dimmable switches. MK’s Design Service has produced a specialist dimmer that works with the Philips MASTER LED product range – 7W MASTER LEDspot GU10 MV, 7W MASTER LEDspot GU10 MV DimTone, 12W MASTER LEDbulb and 8W MASTER LEDbulb DimTone. The Philips LED lamps can be paired with dimmers from two of MK Electric’s most popular ranges, Logic Plus and Edge. Both ranges are rated 8W-48W to operate effectively with the MASTER LED lamps. Duncan Chamberlain, director of trade, Philips UK said: ‘The sales of MASTER LED
lamps to date have been phenomenal and are used in a variety of different applications. Ensuring that all our customers have the best user experience possible is really important to us, so taking the leadership to offer clear guidance on dimming compatibilities was an obvious step.’
In brief
Philips has introduced its new CoreLine LED Spot, which offers an easy switch to LED and in particular an affordable replacement for halogen. Ideal application areas include retail, hospitality, offi ces and residential. The CoreLine LED Spot is fi re rated and available in a choice of IP ratings, allowing use in bathrooms.
Inviron has renewed its technical services contract with Suffolk County Council. The contract, which covers more than 550 local authority buildings in the southern and western areas of the county, includes the council’s Ipswich headquarters, as well as schools, libraries and residential care homes.
Renewables Roadshow rolls again
NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR, THE Renewables Roadshow is returning this autumn. In partnership with Plumb Center, the roadshow is a useful opportunity for electrical contractors to meet with key industry bodies and manufacturers covering all areas of the renewable technology sector. Experts will be on hand to explain the latest technology developments and how contractors can make the most of the business opportunities presented by the renewables sector. With the imminent launch of the Green Deal, the government’s fl agship policy to drive carbon reduction in UK buildings, the Renewables Roadshow offers information and advice on this new programme.
It takes place during September and early October at the following locations: 13 September – Ricoh Arena, Coventry 18 September – Westpoint Arena, Exeter 20 September – International Centre, Harrogate
26 September – SECC, Glasgow 28 September – Event City, Manchester 3 October – Wembley Stadium, London
A new feature of the show this year will be a number of theatres focusing on particular areas of interest including: Green Deal; Commercial; Solar; Domestic; and Installer. The ECA will be presenting on the latest PV installation developments at the Coventry and Wembley events, in the Installer Theatre. At the ECA/ELECSA stand, experts will be on hand to answer questions about the Microgeneration Certifi cation Scheme (MCS) and Green Deal. They will be offering practical advice on assessment and how to become accredited. Visitors will also learn about the wide range of support and training available from the ECA. For more information and to register for free tickets to the Renwables Roadshow, visit
www.renewables-roadshow.co.uk
ORLIGHT LED LAB COMPLETE
ORLIGHT’S HIGH ACCURACY LED TEST facility is now ready and in operation. The lighting specialist says that, as a testament to quality and service, it is happy to offer ECA members dedicated light output reports per batch or order. This state-of-the-art test equipment is designed to provide clients with
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performance parameters such as consumption, luminous fl ux, colour temperature, colour rendering and effi cacy, upon request. Orlight’s facility will test to international standards, helping members to prove product light output, effi ciency and compliance to Part L of the Building Regulations.
The ECA has updated its Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations, following recent amendments. The Regulations (BS 7671:2008 – 17th Edition, Amendment 1) have been updated by the IET, to refl ect their harmonisation with the international wiring principles (IEC 60364) and the European standards (CENELEC HD). As a result of the changes, all contractors must ensure their wiring work complies with the update.
In line with the need to meet the requirements of Part F of the Building Regulations and the Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide, Airfl ow is now offering its BPEC approved Domestic Ventilation Systems training course to installers.
Carillion has agreed a partnership with one of Birmingham's fi rst Studio Schools to develop green energy skills courses for students.
Cablofi l has enhanced the design of its innovative Faslock couplers to provide a completely tool-free solution. Designed to ensure that radius bends of Cablofi l steel wire tray keep their
shape once formed, the improved version no longer requires the installer to bend fasteners on the coupler around the steel wire tray with pliers to secure the Faslock unit in place. They simply click the new Faslock 2 in place to create a secure coupling without the use of any tools.
Voltis Home power saving units from Marshall-Tuffl ex have been installed into two properties within the Housing Innovation Showcase, a £3.3m project in Fife, Scotland, aimed at promoting environmentally friendly building methods for the social housing sector.
The recently launched living eco programmable radiator thermostat from Danfoss has won the International Award for Excellence at the 2012 Institute of Domestic Heating and Environmental Engineers (IDHEE) conference and exhibition in Loughborough.
Legrand has created an online platform for those wishing to utilise its cable management solutions within the energy, power and construction industry’s leading 3D modelling software systems.
www.legrand3d.co.uk details the integration of Legrand’s Swifts cable ladder and cable tray, Salamandre distribution trunking, and Cablofi l’s wire mesh cable tray into Intergraph, AVEVA, Bentley Systems and Autodesk’s 3D modelling software.
Ellis has secured a £1.5m order for its Centaur cable saddles and accessories to secure high voltage cables in National Grid’s London Power Tunnels project.
Shropshire Housing Group has installed Aico’s RadioLINK wireless interconnect fi re detection system into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and smaller blocks of fl ats to allow for alarm interconnection between communal areas and individual dwellings.
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