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opportunities) increases, the demand for home automation will continue to grow. Industry experts predict that home automation is set to become one of the fastest growing markets over the next 10 years.
What does this mean for electrical wholesalers and contractors?
By developing their skills, knowledge and awareness of new technologies and the convenience, efficiency and energy saving benefits that smart home products are capable of delivering, wholesalers and contractors will put themselves in a prime position to maximise the potential of this growing market.
This will require getting to grips with the standards and best practices that apply, and working with manufacturers to understand their products and how to get the best from them. Manufacturers are keen to offer
The explosion of new technologies and smart devices
used both at home and work (smart phones, tablets and e-readers) and the additional capability and control that these devices offer has helped to shape the new generation of wiring accessories that are finding their way into the market.
training on their products and to ensure that the wholesalers and contractors are confident in promoting and installing their products. Deta offers a broad range of quality wiring accessories. From Vimark Curve, a modern slim profile white plastic design, to the stylish and unobtrusive Ultra Flatplate and Ultra Screwless premium metal plate accessories, Deta provides solutions for any residential or commercial application.
With a wide selection of high powered 3.4A USB charging sockets available across all ranges and in multiple finishes, Deta offers arguably the most powerful USB charger available within a 2 gang switched socket. Deta’s smart home automation range, Deta Connect, offers an intelligent range of light switches, power sockets and heating controls with an App for smart control. Easy to install and simple to setup, Deta Connect provides a cutting edge and flexible home automation solution at an affordable price.
www.detaelectrical.co.uk Industry comment Be prepared for ErP changes, says Heatrae Sadia
Two years since the last round of energy efficiency improvements, The Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations (widely referred to as ErP) will enter its next phase on September 26, 2017. Heatrae Sadia has some advice.
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rom September 26 onwards, the minimum rating for standard size domestic direct water heaters will be
C, or B for size 3XS and 2XS units. This means that manufacturers will no longer be allowed to introduce models beneath this efficiency level into the market, although merchants will be able to sell remaining stock that is compliant with the current regulation requirements. Furthermore, indirectly heated water
storage tanks, which previously had no minimum class requirement, will be obliged to meet a minimum of band C. Whilst the efficiency of these products is measured by different criteria to direct water heaters, they will be held to the same stringent regulations, and those which do not meet class C or higher will no longer be compliant.
32 | electrical wholesaler September 2017 The energy label itself will also be changing
to encompass a new A+ rating, whilst the G band will be removed. Although the colours associated with each rating will change, the actual efficiency parameters per band will stay the same. Merchants should pay close attention to how these energy ratings have been calculated, to ensure they are stocking products which match the performance advertised. For example, it’s not unheard of for manufacturers to rate a unit based on a test conducted when the unit is only partially heated, or when the water is only heated to a relatively low temperature, which would not actually be the temperature required in practice. By checking through the technical fiche of a
product, merchants can recommend units which match the requirements of both their
Alan Clarke.
customers and the updated ErP legislation. Alan Clarke, Technical Support Manager at Heatrae Sadia, said: “It’s vital that merchants stay up-to-date with upcoming changes to ensure they offer compliant products. “Whilst the energy label is a helpful starting point, it is by no means infallible, and it is important that merchants, as well as installers, refer to the technical fiche – which is required by ErP Energy Labelling regulations. “Heatrae Sadia has invested in appropriate
testing equipment and takes its ErP responsibilities very seriously. We are committed to being open and honest about the performance and efficiency of our products, and are happy to answer any queries around the new ErP requirements.”
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