A recent survey by online wholesaler - Electrical Direct found that despite the ever-growing popularity of smart home products, many tradespeople are unprepared for the increasing customer demand. The poll found that 82% of tradespeople have never undertaken any form of training in smart home technology and this figure remains largely unchanged following results from the same poll in 2018. Smart home integration While this may come as a surprise to many, it shows that despite the huge growt...

Marie Parry, the Group Marketing Director at Scolmore Group, looks at the latest report on the UK lighting sector. According to the latest report by AMA Research - Lighting and LED Market Report - UK 2018-2022 the UK lighting market was estimated to have increased by 44% in 2013, in value terms. Retro-fitting lighting solutions The key driver for the lighting market is LED lighting, which has gained a significant share in the non-domestic sector and has started to make inroads into the do...

A new generation of touch voltage detectors with a built-in lamp. Acquisition system with high-speed data processing microcontroller. Providing maximum reliability in areas where there are complex electrical fields. Lamp in the top part with high-brightness, low-consumption LEDs, for use in dark places Lamp use is independent of the detection Voltage present indicator using multiple high-brightness red LEDs over 360° and buzzer-type intermittent acoustic signal Absence of voltage indic...

It is of vital importance that operators make use of the pertinent personal protective equipment in perfect conditions to prevent electrocution, burns due to contact or electric arc, and even death. Dielectric gloves are an essential personal protective element that protects workers from a possible electric shock during direct or indirect contact with a live point.  Personal protective element Dielectric gloves are used for performing tasks involving low and medium-voltage electric lines...

SPECTRA is a compact electronic detector that detects voltage by direct contact. It indicates to the operator whether there is an electric field and guarantees that the work area is safe at all times. It indicates the presence of voltage by means of LED lamps while also emitting an intermittent acoustic signal. It can be used indoors thanks to the integrated insulating telescopic pole and outdoor in a dry environment. It works with two AAA batteries. Compact electronic detector Technical Spec...

Megger are pleased to announce that they have acquired the BALTO product line from STEVO Electric bvba (Belgium). The BALTO products, continually developed since their launch in 2003, are used to test the operation of DC high-speed electrical circuit breakers.  Acquisition of BALTO products These circuit breakers provide protection to equipment and are frequently found in DC traction, rail and underground transportation, where their reliable operation is critical to maintaining safe opera...

Sofamel has announced the release of the PV0/6 Voltametric Poles for Low and MV networks. The capabilities of the PV0/6 Voltametric Poles include a phase comparator function and a voltage meter function. Product Specifications  High voltage measurement from 0 V to 6 kV. Triple indication of phase discrimination through OLED screen display, LED indicators and different phase warning via a buzzer. Navigation between work modes using push button. Visual indication of battery level. Ind...

Relay and current transformers have been in high demand for a long time in India with only a handful of brands that customers are able to choose from. Megger entered this market in early 2016 but faced two critical challenges: Matching technical and commercial qualification criteria Identification of 765 kV site for validation Long-distance travel The end-user in India required specific criteria of performance certificate for the MRCT from 400 kV substations. After a series of demos at m...

Electrical measurement company Megger Group (Megger) announces it has acquired the entire share capital of Metrycom, a provider of grid network sensors and analytics to the electrical supply industry. Metrycom supplies unique grid sensor and analytics solutions for online measurements, condition monitoring, and fault location using extensive detection and prediction algorithms for medium and high voltage grid networks. Smart grid sensor networks bring insight to grid operators, enabling trackin...

Standards Australia published Amendment 2 of the Wiring Rules on 30 April 2021. These standards will come into effect on 1st November 2021 for all states and territories. The amendment covers the following areas: Clarifications concerning RCD requirements for alterations. Clause 2.10.2.2 — switchboard accessibility and emergency exit facilities: location, spacing, room layout, switchboard doors, and switchboard room doorways. Clause 2.10.3.2 — switchboard construction and verifi...

ISH is one of the most influential international conferences with large scale and high academic level in the field of high voltage and insulation technology. Experienced scientists, researchers, and engineers in the field of high voltage engineering from different countries participate in the oral sessions at ISH. The academic committee of ISH 2021 already invited top experts in the field of high voltage engineering to give plenary and invited presentations throughout the conference on current...

When it comes to wiring accessories, installers want products that are as simple to fit as possible. Marie Parry, Marketing Director at Scolmore Group, looks at the sector and how it needs to keep evolving to meet these requirements and the implications for the electrical wholesaler. Expected to be worth £1.8bn by 2018 according to AMA Research, the UK wiring accessories market is a mature one, with the product mix remaining fairly stable in recent years. As a mature and sizeable market,...

According to the latest market report from AMA Research – ‘Home Automation Market Report – UK 2017-2021, the UK home automation market is worth £160 million annually. It has experienced significant growth since 2010 as homeowners seek out system solutions that include access, security, climate, lighting controls, home entertainment, and communications systems. It describes the market for home automation products as a rapidly growing market that has benefitted from the sp...

Marie Parry, Group Marketing Director, Scolmore Group, looks at how feedback from electrical contractors is helping shape the company’s growing wiring accessories portfolio. Regular engagement with contractors via social media, trade magazines, and face to face at exhibitions and trade shows is how Scolmore gains constructive insight into how contractors like to work, the issues they face, and what they need to help them do their work in the most time-efficient and cost-effective way. It...

ABT-CT insulation piercing connectors can be used for all types of LV-ABC conductors, as well as connections in the service line system, building electrical system, and public lighting system. ABT-CT can be easily installed by tightening the bolts to force the teeth to penetrate the insulation of the main line and the tap line simultaneously. Peeling of insulation on both lines is avoided. It is made from polyamide 6.6 with fibreglass. Saw-shaped tabs are made from brass with a tin-plated finis...

Marie Parry, Group Marketing Director, Scolmore Group, looks at some of the issues surrounding the supply of electrical products to the healthcare sector. 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. These infections can develop either as a direct result of healthcare intervention (such as medical or surgical treatment) or...

Scolmore has confirmed that it recently threatened court action against LGA, the distributor of the \\\’Selectric\\\’ brand of products. Paul Dawson, Group Commercial Manager of Scolmore stated as follows \\\"Scolmore has, for a number of years, sold metal plate accessories under its ’Deco’ branding. We have popularised this brand, invested a great deal in it, and made it our own. We recently discovered that LGA had been advertising metal plate products by reference to a...

Scolmore Group, the manufacturer of wiring accessories, lighting, security, fire protection, cable accessories, and heating control products, has produced a comprehensive ‘Specification Solutions’ brochure, which brings together products from across the brands operating within the group – Click, ESP, Ovia, Unicrimp, and Sangamo. It is designed as an essential guide for specification teams working on a range of building projects, helping them to quickly identify the right produ...

Scolmore has made a number of changes to its online ordering facility across all sites – Scolmore, ESP, Ovia, and Unicrimp – with the aim of enhancing customer experience through improved load speeds and user functionality, as well as the addition of some new features. The new sites will benefit from speeds that are twice that of the old sites, with some sections, including order uploads functionality, increasing by four times the original speed. Potential back order For added sec...

A new animated tutorial is providing visitors to Click Scolmore’s online purchasing site with a comprehensive tour of the newly redesigned ordering facility. The section now benefits from a fresh, clean look with easy-to-navigate pages and there are enhanced facilities to make online purchasing quick and easy.   The updated site now incorporates a number of improved features that allow users to access new information directly and more easily. The animated tutorial provides a two...

Scolmore recently reported the appointment of a Southern Region Specification Manager and they are delighted to announce the further strengthening of the Specification team with the appointment of Colin Burston as their Specification Area Manager in the North West Region. Difficult economic times Like his counterparts in other parts of the country, Colin has an in-depth knowledge of both electrical accessory and lighting products and will provide ongoing support to their own direct sales team...

If users haven’t already registered for this week's Voltimum Live event, it’s not too late, and they can head over to the Scolmore Group stand where they can access content from Click, Ovia, ESP, and Unicrimp. Taking place from Monday, 8th to Friday, 12th February, the event is designed to provide contractors with the opportunity to engage with industry pioneers, enhance their technical understanding, and keep up to date with the latest regulations and legislation. There will be liv...

Scolmore has been supplying its Mode antiviral and antibacterial molded white wiring accessories since 2006. Over the years, the company has continued to develop its collection of wiring accessories, which are specially suited for the demanding needs of the healthcare sector, with a focus on hygiene, safety, and security.  A new Medical Solutions brochure has now been produced, which collates all these products into one place, in order to provide a comprehensive guide for contractors,...

Megger Group ('Megger') and IPS Group (Intelligent Process Solutions/IPS) jointly announce that they have reached a definitive agreement to work together as strategic partners, combining both their experience and product lines, in order to create new value for the electrical supply industry. The agreement includes Megger taking an equity stake in IPS Group. IPS Group ((Intelligent Process Solutions/IPS) is one of the globally renowned providers of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Asset Perfor...

Simple and flexible installation, significant energy savings, and easy programming are the key attributes of the new system, but it is the unique one-touch centralized control panel that the company believes really sets it apart. Lighting, heating, appliances, shutters, blinds, gates, latches, and garage doors can all be easily set and adjusted from this one single control panel. The RF Control System is the first product to be launched through Click Scolmore’s newly-created ‘home a...

The UK’s largest urban tram network - Greater Manchester’s Metrolink - is utilizing Scolmore Group’s Flow Connector system to help provide lighting at the Tram stops across the network. Click Flow is an all-in-one junction box and connection system, which provides a quick and easy solution when adding lighting or appliances to an existing circuit. Additional loop terminal The Hub CT300 is designed to accept the Flow range of 3 or 4 pin plug-in connectors and can be connected...

A selection of products from CLICK Lighting’s Deco range of accessories has been installed at the Thurlestone Hotel in Devon. Specified by Electrical Services South West Limited, double and single sockets, switches, twin telephone socket outlets, TV outlets, and fused spurs in Antique Brass finish were utilized for rooms in the initial stages of the part refurbishment of the hotel. Located in the sixteenth-century village of Kingsbridge and owned by the Grose family since 1896, the Thurle...

Training facilities at the NICEIC’s head office in Luton have received a welcome boost with the installation of brand new training boards produced and supplied by Click Scolmore. Giving trainee electricians the opportunity to work with the very latest in wiring accessories and lighting products, the Click Scolmore training boards have been installed in one of the main classrooms at the Dunstable site. Provide valuable demonstrations Twelve boards have been fitted onto racking across thr...

The continued growth of the Scolmore Group business has led to a number of new appointments within the salesforce. Kevin Beech joins the company as National Sales Manager and brings with him more than 29 years’ experience in the industry, covering a range of roles within manufacturing and sales, including time spent with some of the sector’s top business names. New business opportunities Lee Walker joins Scolmore as the new Area Sales Manager for the South West region His respons...

Unicrimp, the latest new business to emerge from the successful Scolmore Group of companies, has announced the appointment of Mike Jackson to the position of National Sales Manager. Unicrimp brings to the electrical contracting market a comprehensive collection of cable management consumables, and Mike will have overall responsibility for building a successful sales channel for the company’s range of Q-Crimp branded products, exclusively through the electrical wholesale market. Stringent...