[ Spotlight: Wiring accessories ]
Eaton’s modular system
Multiple socket panel from Scolmore
Legrand’s Arteor system off ers
stylish control panels
country there has been a long-standing preference for monobloc-type wiring accessories and – certainly when it comes to switched sockets for delivering power, connection units, light switches and dimmers – we don’t anticipate that changing anytime soon.’ For Ron Thomas, national sales manager at
Hamilton Litestat, the concept of modularity is nothing new. He says: ‘One might liken it to Meccano. In other words, the contractor can carry a supply of the most commonly required modules and make up what is needed in a particular environment.’ The popularity of automation as part of the smart
home is certainly driving change, and the ability to incorporate multiple modules into one plate – such as USB ports and HDMI outlets – creates bespoke installations to suit individual requirements. Marie Parry, marketing manager for Scolmore
Group, says: ‘As new developments in home automation continue, so the impact is being felt on wiring accessories. The huge growth in ownership of smartphones and tablets, and the plethora of leads and adaptors required to keep these devices powered up, has led to demand for neat and easy-to-install solutions and the development of USB charging modules.’ This is an area where Legrand’s Richard Heyward
sees great potential, and he says: ‘I’m sure that it will soon become standard to see USB chargers installed at the bedside in residential properties, so that people can charge their smartphone and wake up to its alarm in the morning.’
Effi ciency drive It is estimated that lighting accounts for more than 19 per cent of the world’s total electricity consumption, and wiring accessories, such as dimmers, can help
December 2013 ECA Today 37 Case study: Room with a view
The £10m refurbishment of the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport – the north of England’s biggest hotel investment programme – is currently under way and Scolmore Group’s wiring accessories have been specifi ed for the newly renovated business class bedrooms. The iconic hotel, which originally opened in 1998, will be radically
transformed over three phases. During the fi rst and largest phase, all 120 of the business class bedrooms and suites have been fi tted out with products from Scolmore’s Deco decorative metal wiring accessories range. Marie Parry, marketing manager at Scolmore, says: ‘Switches, socket
power outlets, control switches, TV, telephone and data sockets, plus new media plates have all been supplied in a stainless steel fi nish to meet the brief for a stylish, contemporary look in keeping with the requirements of the top-end hospitality industry.’
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