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elcome to the May issue of Electrical Wholesaler!


In late March, the government announced the latest update to the Future Homes Standard, set to take eff ect in the UK from 2025. The FHS aims to future- proof new homes, reduce energy bills and support the UK’s 2050 net-zero target by mandating high- performance insulation, solar panels and low-carbon heating systems like heat pumps. The response from the electrical sector has been largely positive, although there are concerns around electrical safety and realistic ongoing support from the government. Turn to page 10 to fi nd out more. On the topic of low-carbon heating, the possibilities of electric heating are widely misunderstood, and educating consumers is a job for the whole industry. On page 28, Dimplex UK’s Yulia Gillingham explains how wholesalers and installers have an important role to play in challenging outdated perceptions.


NEWS 4, 11-18, PRODUCT NEWS


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10, 25


The latest new releases INDUSTRY NEWS


Market and industry update NEWS EXTRA


Future Homes Standard


REGULARS 17


30 31 EIC UPDATE


The latest from the industry’s charity PRODUCT FINDER


Your guide to the latest releases BUYERS GUIDE


The who’s who of the electrical industry


FEATURES 19


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Electrical Wholesaler is proud to support the Electrical Industries Charity


MAY 2026 VOLUME 66 NUMBER 05 24 28


WIRING ACCESSORIES Exploring outdoor living


WHOLESALER GUIDE


Environmental metrics for lighting TOOLS


The power of warranty ELECTRIC HEATING


Reshaping outdated perceptions 28 24


Elsewhere in the issue, Darren Binns of Jeff erson Tools takes a deep dive on the strategic potential of warranties. “Once a secondary concern, they have evolved into a central pillar in fostering customer trust and loyalty,” he says. Read more on page 24. Fulham-based wholesaler Electrical4Less, meanwhile, shares the company’s experience of taking on two EDA apprentices - fi nd out how it went on page 27.


Plus, as always, we share our usual news, views, products and installations from market-leading businesses across the sector, including our usual update from the Electrical Industries Charity (page 17).


Enjoy the issue!


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