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Advertorial The great outdoors How PowerBreaker ProteKt can offer you a superb opportunity


Peter Ratcliffe, Sales Director of GreenBrook Electrical, discusses the growing demand for outdoor power products and the upselling opportunity for the wholesaler.


increase in the number of outdoor power applications. Exterior lighting, water features, heaters and hot tubs are all commonplace, plus seasonal electrical requirements (such as Christmas lights) have also meant that consumers are looking for better outdoor power solutions for their homes. Demand for practical outdoor power solutions is


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also growing in the commercial market too as no longer is the need for outdoor power confined to locations like building sites and commercial areas. The smoking ban has seen pubs, restaurants and public halls invest in providing outdoor areas which are not only often lit but also heated and wired into the establishment’s A/V system. The PowerBreaker ProteKt range offers


switches, spur units, sockets, timers and PowerBreaker RCDs, all ensuring that contractors have plenty of options for specifying a best fit solution for any application. All PowerBreaker ProteKt products are IP66-


rated and have been tested under multi-directional power hosing conditions (pressure washers) and are therefore suitable for the most demanding conditions. The IP66 rating also protects from the ingress of dust and dirt particles making them suitable for use in workshops and warehouses. While the focus is on waterproofing and


resistance to dust it is easy to forget that heat and sunlight can also cause the unit to deteriorate over time, which is why the PowerBreaker ProteKt range has been designed with UV protection to increase durability.


hese days our gardens are part of our living space and a venue for our leisure time, leading to a considerable


Easy to install, the PowerBreaker ProteKt


products feature guided fixing holes isolated in a weatherproof chamber – so there is no sealing required at the screw entry point. It’s by signposting contractors and specifiers to


added-value features such as these that wholesalers can help to identify the most functional, cost effective and fit for purpose solutions. With safety so high on the agenda, IP rated


sockets with integral RCDs are a popular choice as these remove the need for an RCD adaptor and avoid the risk of nuisance tripping. For commercial applications, the safest option is often to opt for an IP rated spur unit to avoid any possibility that electrical cables could be unplugged by mistake or due to vandalism. Meanwhile, if energy efficiency is part of the


brief, an IP rated digital timer could be the most appropriate choice as this would allow devices such as outdoor lights – in either domestic or commercial settings – to be switched off automatically when not required. Ultimately, outdoor power is an upselling


opportunity for contractors and wholesalers alike. Any domestic or commercial building can benefit from the availability of outdoor power; a professionally installed socket, spur, switch or timer enhances both the flexibility and the safety of outdoor power usage when compared to the old fashioned extension lead approach. It pays, therefore to know what is out there and to maximise the opportunity outdoor power can provide. PowerBreaker ProteKt – a brand new


weatherproof range from a name you can trust.


lFor more information, see advertisement opposite and this month’s cover.


UV resistant, stylish finish. Unique textured lid.


Cover Story


Replaceable knock outs allow easy reconfiguration.


Foam seal inhibits ingress of dust or water by clamping around the cable. www.ewnews.co.uk


The range includes RCDs and timers.


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