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18th edition compliant fire-rated accessories from Unicrimp
U
nicrimp, part of the Scolmore
Group of companies, offers an extensive range of fire–rated cable accessories that are 18th edition compliant and sit within the company’s growing Unicrimp Q-Fire fire- rated range. The 18th Edition
wiring regulations stipulate that cable support systems must be constructed with materials that will withstand premature collapse caused by direct exposure to heat. There are no applications excluded – trunking, conduit and cabling fixed to surfaces of the building or attached to cable support systems must all have fire-resistant supports in place.
Unicrimp’s Q-Fire range currently comprises: • • •
Fire-safe Twin and Earth Cable Clips Saddle Clips and P Clips Stainless Steel Mounts
• Metal Cable Cleats • • •
All-Round Banding Masonry Screws
Fire-resistant Sealants and Foam The comprehensive range provides installers with an expanded choice of fixing solutions, suitable across
a range of applications and environments – helping them to satisfy the latest wiring regulations. For further information contact Unicrimp on 01827 300600:
sales@unicrimp.com or visit our webiste.
www.unicrimp.com
Scolmore adds new RCD sockets to its wiring accessories
S
colmore has recently added three new RCD
socket outlets to its Essentials wiring accessories range – a 13A 2-gang Type A passive RCD switched socket outlet, a 13A 2 gang IP66 weatherproof Type A passive RCD switched socket outlet and a 13A 2-gang Metal Clad Type A passive RCD switched socket outlet. An RCD is a sensitive safety device that switches off electricity automatically if there is a fault. It is designed to protect against the risks of electrocution and fire caused by earth faults, by constantly monitoring the current flow through one or more circuits it is used to protect. If it detects current flow down an unintended path, such as through a person who has touched a live part, the RCD will disconnect within the set time of the device, significantly reducing the risk of death or serious injury. Scolmore’s new RCD sockets are socket-outlets with an RCD built into them which can be used in place
of a standard socket-outlet. These are known as passive RCDs which means that when power is lost due to a fault the RCD disconnects and isolates the piece of equipment it is protecting. Passive RCDs do not trip during power cuts. They are also known as Latching RCDs. This type of RCD provides protection only to the person in contact with equipment, including its lead,
plugged into the RCD socket-outlet. Fixed RCDs, on the other hand, are installed in the consumer unit and can provide protection to individual or groups of circuits. The 13A 2-gang Type A passive RCD switched socket outlet can provide a retro fit solution for those domestic dwellings with no RCD devices. The 13A 2 gang double IP66 weatherproof Type A passive RCD switched socket outlet, which comes under the company’s Aquip66 weatherproof range, is suitable for outdoor use.
www.scolmore.com Read the latest at:
www.bsee.co.uk www.oviauk.com A Beacon of assistance from ESP L
eading supplier of security and fire protection solutions to the professional electrical market, ESP, has been taking on an increasing number of larger, specification type projects and has identified an
opportunity to expand its product portfolio to offer a comprehensive disabled refuge range that meets the requirements of BS 9999:2017 and Building Regulations Approved Document B. Marketed under the name Beacon, the new Disabled
Refuge range comprises a variety of products that are specifically designed to assist emergency evacuation situations in a wide range of buildings and venues – with the aim of assisting people with limited mobility to safely exit the building. The Beacon ‘Master Stations’ are the central point of
the disabled refuge system, which combines Fire Telephone Handsets, Disabled Refuge Outstations and Emergency Alarms to form one fully integrated system. Master Station - there are two Beacon Master Station options available – a push button version
with 2-8 lines, and a touchscreen version with capacity for up to 512 lines to support a wide range of communication devices. During an emergency the Master Station identifies the location of the Outstation that has been activated, with clear duplex audio to assist an evacuation process. Disabled Refuge Outstations – known as ‘Type B’ Outstations, these provide a fixed point of communication in a building for users who require evacuation or assistance. Situated in refuge areas usually found in protected stairwells, the Outstation provides duplex audio to the Master Station, which is located in the building’s control room, or at the access points for the fire service. Fire Telephone Handsets - known as ‘Type A’ Outstations, these are for use by the fire and rescue
service during an evacuation, allowing the officer at the fire control centre to communicate with other officers to control the evacuation. The ‘Type A’ Outstation activates a call to the Master Station to assist the fire and rescue service. Assist Call Range - comprises a number of expandable 3-part Assist Call Kits and accessory products
which interface with the Master Station, identifying the location of the alarm upon activation. These include a Toilet Kit, as well as a Bedroom Kit suitable for hotels, residential and student accommodation. A number of IP-rated modules are also available as part of the Assist Call accessories range, suitable for wet rooms and for areas of high moisture and humidity. The options include Call Button, Call Plate and Cancel Plate. ESP’s new Beacon disabled refuge and assistance alarm range will be supported by a dedicated,
UK-based technical team, and will offer contractors and specifiers access to a free design service, compliant with the latest BS5839-9:2021 regulations. ESP has produced a comprehensive brochure covering the whole of the Beacon range, along with
examples of how the components of the system integrate. The brochure can be downloaded from the ESP website.
www.espuk.com/marketing/_media/literature/151_pdf.pdf BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER MAY 2022 39 A
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Recessed LED Downlights with CTA Switch from Ovia
mong the raft of products recently added to the growing Ovia lighting portfolio, and included in the latest issue 3 catalogue, is a range of commercial recessed downlights with CTA Switch – Sprite and E-Sprite.
Sprite is a range of recessed TRIAC dimmable LED downlights with CTA switch. These IP54-rated aluminium downlights are supplied with TRIAC dimmable drivers which are pre-wired with a Fast Fit Flow connector or 3-in-1 multi-function dimming option for quick and easier installation. There are four sizes available – 3”, 5”, 6” and 8” diameter – and a choice of 10W, 13W, 18W, 25W and 35W versions, to cover a wide range of installation types and requirements. They have a five year warranty. The E-Sprite range of recessed LED downlights with CTA switch are eco commercial downlights that
are available in 9W, 15W, 25W or 30W. These IP20 rated downlights are supplied with a CTA switch as standard and are pre-wired with a Fast Fit Flow connector or 3-in-1 multi-function dimming option for quick and easier installation. They have a three year warranty. The full range can be seen in the Ovia Issue 3 catalogue which can be downloaded from the Ovia
website –
www.oviauk.com – and the Scolmore Group app. Watch the video here –
https://youtu.be/UlmTiqEemc8
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