Scolmore News

Infection control is one of the biggest challenges facing the healthcare sector. Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) are infections that occur in a healthcare setting that a patient didn't have before they came in. Anyone operating within and supplying to this sector is required to work with products that meet the demands for hygiene and safety, and that includes electrical products. Switchplates, such as light switches, dimmers, and sockets have one of the highest touch rates in any envi...

Scolmore has expanded its wiring accessories range to include 13A 2-gang socket outlets with integrated Type A and Type C USB charging ports, to meet growing demand and developments in the market for charging solutions. By integrating both Type A and Type C on the same socket, the range will have broader functionality and cover charging options for the widest possible range of devices that now use different sized ports.  Integrated Type A, Type C USB charging ports Used independently...

Another installer-inspired product has been added to Scolmore’s state-of-the-art wiring accessories range, a pre-manufactured plate, which combines a 3 Pole Fan Isolator module, alongside a 3A Fuse. Installers have already let Scolmore know via the company’s technical support lines and at many of the trade shows that they attend, how much they love the existing fan isolation switch and fused connection unit, which they make up on the MiniGrid plate. Combined 10A fan isolator with...

Scolmore has added new lounge combination plates to its Click Mode antiviral wiring accessories range. There are two new power and data combination plates available as standard products in the Mode wiring accessories range.  The first comprises four, 13A double pole switched socket-outlets with two sets of three Euro module apertures. The second plate comprises two, 13A double pole switched socket-outlets with one set of three Euro-module apertures. Anti-bacterial and anti-viral propert...

Scolmore has added new products to its range of Aquip66 weatherproof socket and switch enclosures. The 1 and 2 gang 13A switched power socket outlets are also available supplied with a semi-transparent lid and socket outlet with neon. In addition, a new 13A switched fused connection unit has been introduced to the range in response to feedback from contractors. This will be available with a semi-transparent cover with a neon power indicator, as well as with a standard cover. Designed to off...

Scolmore has expanded three of its popular wiring accessories ranges - Deco, Deco+ and Definity - to add a grey option to the choice of inserts available with certain finishes. This follows feedback from many contractors and is a growing trend with end-users and consumers looking for ways to add stylish finishing touches to their interior décor. The new grey inserts are offered in addition to black and white, with Deco and Deco+ products in the Stainless Steel and Satin Chrome finish...

The latest market report from AMA Research – ‘Home Automation Market Report – UK 2019-2023 addresses the market for home automation products, which is a rapidly growing market and has benefited from the spread of wireless and app-based technologies. The report includes up-to-date information on recent trends and issues that are likely to impact the market going forward over the next 5 years. Although home automation systems have been available in the UK for many years, it is...

Scolmore continues to expand its GridPro range of interchangeable modules and plates, with the addition of new GridPro 2.4A Type A USB charging modules. Available in a choice of black or white, the USB charging modules are compatible with all existing GridPro unfurnished plates, which are available in the Define, Definity, Mode, Deco, Deco Plus, Polar, and Essentials ranges. The extensive GridPro range of interchangeable mounting plates and modules, offers installers the ultimate in flexibl...

Scolmore continues to build its portfolio of products and solutions dedicated to healthcare settings, with the introduction of two new products to its Click Mode range. These are Blue 'Medical Equipment Only' Socket Outlets and Green Outboard Rocker Sockets, both manufactured from Urea Formaldehyde which provides anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Blue 'Medical Equipment Only' Sockets are designed to distinguish them from non-IPS electrical sockets. This helps ensure medical equipmen...

Scolmore continues to invest in new product development for its wiring accessories ranges and this has led to the launch of a new range of trailing edge LED dimmer switches.  Following feedback from contractors, all click one to four gang, furnished wiring accessories plates are now available with an LED dimmer fitted as standard.  LED dimmer switches The problems of flickering and poor dimming range are well-documented issues for installers when it comes to LED dimmers. The new...

Scolmore continues to invest in new products and improvements to its extensive range of wiring accessories and has just announced new additions to its Part M range. The range of visually contrasting accessories that comply with current building regulations Part M, now includes GridPro Frontplates and a Shaver Socket. Visually contrasting accessories GridPro is a comprehensive range of front plates and modules designed to offer installers flexibility. The new 6-24 gang, anthracite grey Par...

With the latest changes to Part L1 Building Regulations coming into force in October 2010 - requiring that a minimum of 75% of light fittings in new dwellings must be low energy - installers are increasingly looking to manufacturers and suppliers for products that will help them meet these new regulations. Click Scolmore’s latest product development brings together a 6W LED Reflector lamp from its new Energetic range, with its award-winning FlameGuard downlighter, to produce lighting solu...

A new 40-channel remote control has been launched by Click Scolmore for its iNELS Radio Frequency Wireless Control System, which will give users the ability to control the whole home automation system room by room. The ‘RF Pilot’ allows users to create and recall up to ten favorite actions and to create ten different moods or scenes, with the ability to control up to ten actuators within each mood created. For example within a ‘reading scene’, the lighting can be dimmed,...

Scolmore Group’s innovative IEC Locks have been used by broadcasting giant, BSkyB, to provide vital protection for servers and IT equipment at several data centers throughout its UK network.   Locking mechanism The IEC Lock protects computers, servers, PDU’s and most electrical appliances that are vulnerable to vibration and accidental disconnection by way of a unique locking mechanism.  The locking mechanism of the IEC Lock’s unique patented female C13 and C19 c...

Scolmore is delighted to have been able to lend its support to a very worthwhile cause when products from its Click Flow range were installed at the brand new Kent Multiple Sclerosis Centre in Canterbury. A combination of Flow junction boxes, ceiling rose connectors and fast fit cord grips have been installed above every suspended ceiling in the new center. easy and quick installation Paul Hooker from Marc Carney Electrical Contractors, responsible for the installation commented, ”W...

Building regulations are becoming more and more stringent, with alternative building materials and products being developed with improved safety in mind. Scolmore is continually assessing its existing product range to ensure they meet and keep up to date with any change in legislation and guidelines, as well as making improvements that will benefit installers. With this in mind, Scolmore has launched a new and improved version of its FlameGuard Back Box to offer total peace of mind in the ev...

Last month, Scolmore expanded its wiring accessories range to include 13A 2-gang socket outlets with integrated Type A and Type C USB charging ports, to meet growing demand and developments in the market for charging solutions.  Originally available in the popular Click Mode range, the new socket outlets are now available in all wiring accessories ranges – Polar, Metal Clad, Part M, Deco, Deco+, Define and Definity. By integrating both Type A and Type C on the same socket, the ra...

Infection control is one of the biggest challenges facing the healthcare sector. Anyone operating within and supplying to this sector, is required to work with products that meet the demands for hygiene and safety, and that includes electrical products. Light switches, dimmers and sockets have one of the highest touch rates in any environment, so are likely to hold a significant number of microbes on their surfaces. Whilst regular and rigorous cleaning of these settings is essential, the us...

With the current emphasis on Part L1 building regulations, energy efficiency, and cost savings, installers are looking to manufacturers and suppliers for products that will help meet all of these requirements. Click Scolmore’s latest product development combines a 5.5W LED Reflector lamp from the Energetic low energy lamp range, with the new GU318 fire-rated downlighter from its award-winning FlameGuard system. This produces a lighting solution that is not just low energy and Part L c...

Scolmore Group will be attending Light+Building in Frankfurt for the first time since 2016, where it will demonstrate the breadth of its lighting products range from across the business divisions. From Scolmore is the Inceptor range of fire-rated, integrated LED downlights (Inceptor Max, Inceptor Max Adjustable, and Inceptor Micro.) Unique to Inceptor is the innovative Flexi-driver element, which allows it to be fitted into very shallow recess depths – Inceptor Max at 61mm and Inceptor...

Scolmore Group’s decision to invest in its debut visit to this year’s Light + Building trade fair in Frankfurt has paid dividends, with numerous quality inquiries to be followed up. The show provided Scolmore with the opportunity to showcase the breadth of the group’s lighting relating products to existing customers and also attracted potential new customers from around the world including Eastern Europe, the USA, and the Middle East.  Product focus and inquiries Ther...

The way of using lighting is changing. Digital technology is now crossing over with lighting and the smart lighting revolution is seeing fittings being turned into smart devices and these can then be used to monitor and control our environments. As the smart technology market continues to flourish bringing this technology to an ever-increasing audience of consumers - so the domestic end-user is becoming savvy to the cost- and energy-saving properties that connected devices offer. As a result,...

Marie Parry, group marketing director, Scolmore Group, looks at the wiring accessories sector and what will be driving trends in 2021 This time last year, the focus for an article on trends in wiring accessories might have covered the continuing growth in smart and connected products or the demand for decorative devices fueled by consumers’ unlimited access via social media to an array of interior design inspiration. Fast forward 12 months to 2021 and few could have predicted that a...

As it continues to develop its product range, to bring the most sophisticated models to market, Scolmore introduces the latest addition to its IEC LOCK range – the new IEC Lock+ Rewireable - the world’s first locking rewireable C13 IEC connector. Designed to guard against accidental disconnection of computers, PDU’s servers and most network devices, the new IEC Lock+ Rewirable adds additional flexibility and ease of use, as well as LSZH (low smoke zero halogen) compatibilit...

In the light of the Grenfell tragedy, the need for stringent fire safety measures continues to be a focus, and building owners, councils and landlords all have a duty to ensure the properties they are responsible for meet the very latest safety standards. This has led to the growing requirement to install wired smoke detectors in residential buildings. This can give rise to problems as lighting circuits with a switched live will not always have a permanent feed at the light fitting, which c...

Tim takes a closer look at Click's Mode Locating Socket. This addition to the range has been designed to assist people with impaired vision or poor hand-to-eye coordination to more easily insert a plug into a socket. The contoured shape of the front plate guides the earth pin into position, and it is this innovative plug guide that gives the product a greater focus on usability and means its use can be extended to situations where a socket isn’t easily accessible. The locating plug sock...

Scolmore has added a range of converter plates for its Inceptor Omni fire-rated downlight. Made from pressed stainless steel and available in three finishes - white, chrome and satin chrome - the plates will cover a hole up to 120mm, making them ideal for replacing larger downlights. The downlight is simply installed into the converter plate by lifting the springs and when the light fitting is sitting evenly on the converter plate, the assembled fitting is ready to install into the ceiling...

As Scolmore continues to develop and expand its collection of Inceptor integrated LED downlights, the company has produced a new brochure that brings the entire collection together, making it easy for contractors and specifiers to select the most suitable product for the projects they are working on. The 15-page brochure provides detailed product descriptions and in-depth technical information for each Inceptor product in the range – Evo Bulkhead, Omni Tricolour Fire Rated Downlight, Na...

In response to feedback from customers, Scolmore has added a new product to its Click Deco Plus range of premium, decorative metal wiring accessories. The new Deco Plus Twin Socket with Outboard Rockers will meet the growing demand for products that come under the assisted living bracket in terms of being easy to access and operate, and which are being increasingly specified across a range of building projects. Features The Click Deco Plus range comprises more than 800 decorative metal wi...

Scolmore is expanding its GridPro range of interchangeable modules and plates, with the addition of a new collection of toggle switch modules. This latest launch will provide a solution to one of the most common requests to the company’s technical support line and will allow installers to mount a modular toggle switch onto a grid plate alongside a dimmer switch and other modules. 20AX toggle switch The new range of 20AX toggle switch modules are available in three different switch t...