Electrical Industry News for March 2022
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,...