Product Finder Knightsbridge’s towers of power bring FASTCHARGE


to the home and office Knightsbridge has boosted its collection of pop-up and FASTCHARGE chargers with the introduction of innovative pop-up ‘towers of power’ that come in a choice of cap finishes and combine sockets with USB outlets. Ideal for mounting in worktops, desks, communal workplace areas and home offices


where a discreet power option is required, the units are ingress rated to IP54 when closed, meaning they are limited against dust ingress and splashes of water – perfect for wet areas like kitchens or where spillages might occur, such as conference rooms. The towers comprise three 13A sockets – operated by an on/ off backlit rocker switch


– with in-built dual outlets that supports both Type-A USB and Type-C charging compatible with QC3.0 (Quick Charge) and PD FASTCHARGE. Suitable for Android and Apple devices supporting QC2.0/QC3.0 and/ or USB-PD; the


ports charge 80% faster than a standard 5V DC 2A charger and can deliver up to 50% charge in under 30 minutes with compatible phones.


uFor more information, visit www.mlaccessories.co.uk or call 01582 887760 New Year, new laws


“Finally, the law is changing this year to require new builds and major renovations to include vehicle charging points to be installed,” said Brendan Beaver, manager of Metrel UK, the supplier of innovative electrical test solutions. “So how are you going to test


these installations once you have completed them, or are you going to walk away leaving them untested? I doubt it: but how to test the system? “We know that there has to be


some DC protection, at 6 mA but and some AC protection at 30 mA, but how can we test them both with problems?” Brendan asked. “It is not really a problem, “ Brendan said answering his own question. “There are a number of


systems, consisting of an adapter and multi-function tester, on the market that will test chargers. However there is only one I know of that costs less than a thousand quid. Metrel’s MI3125 multi- function tester and A 1532 EVSE adapter are tough and will help you enter the EVSE testing market without spending an arm and a leg!”


uFor more information, contact 01924 245000 or brendan.beaver@metrel.co.uk New Matt Black Metal cover plates for Click


Definity range Scolmore has added new Matt Black Metal cover plates to its Click Definity screwless wiring accessories range. The launch comes in response to feedback from installers working on domestic and specification projects who are looking for an alternative premium finish for interiors. With no visible screws, the smooth, clean


lines of Click Definity provide the ultimate finishing touch to a feature-packed range of decorative wiring accessories. The new Matt Black Metal finish will sit alongside the White Metal plates that are already part of the range. Each Definity product comprises an insert and a decorative cover plate. In addition to the two metal


options, Definity is available in five different finishes – Red, White, Stainless Steel, Brushed Steel and Polished Chrome. With the face plates supplied independently of the electrical inserts, initial installation of the


product can be carried out and any subsequent maintenance or decoration completed before the final selection and fixing of the face plate. For the installer, this means a greater degree of flexibility in the timing of the installation of the insert and the wholesaler need not carry excessive levels of costly finished product.


uFor more information, visit www.scolmore.com ewnews.co.uk


Pickering Electronics has increased the stand-off voltage values for its prevalent small-size Series 104 high voltage reed relays for up to 4kV. For the newly introduced versions this means a 1000VDC stand-off voltage improvement on the previous Series 104 product offering. Four types of dry switches are available for


stacking on 0.25 inches pitch and capable of standing-off 1.5, 2, 3 or 4kV DC. The 3kV and 4kV versions benefit from an increased clearance between the switch and coil pins to accommodate the higher voltage. Higher voltage ratings are available upon request. The Series 104 range features one or two


switches in a single package, 1 Form A, 2 Form A and 1 Form B configurations as well as 5 V, 12 V or 24 V coils with optional internal diode. Mercury wetted devices are also available for


applications where bounce free switching is required. These are rated at 1500 volts DC minimum stand-off & 500 volts DC switching at up to 50 watts. As standard, the Series 104 comes with a 25+ years product longevity promise.


uMore information is available at https://www.pickeringrelay.com


Using the Metrel multi-function tester MI3125 and A 1532 adapter to test an EV charger.


Pickering Electronics extends stand-off voltage for popular Series 104 high voltage reed relays


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