Scolmore has launched a brand-new range of Safety Sockets, which have been designed to exceed the required safety standards, and offer the ultimate electrical protection across a range of applications including healthcare, social housing, and school installations. This latest new product development is the result of increasing demand from specification teams working on domestic and commercial projects where improved safety features are beneficial, such as hospitals, schools, and nurseries. S...

Scolmore has added a brand new ‘product finder’ tool to its website, making it easier than ever for electricians, wholesalers, and end-users to search and locate products from across all categories, with just a few clicks. Users select the range they are interested in – wiring accessories, lighting, essentials, and Click Smart – and can browse through every category with ease. They can also search by finish, product type, or even brand, adding products to the basket...

Scolmore, the globally renowned wiring accessories and lighting solutions company, has added another ‘everything you need in one box’ solution, to its widely popular Click Smart range of intelligent wiring accessories, with the launch of a new Click Smart Dimmer. The company’s new Click Smart Dimmer is designed to overcome the problems that are associated with flickering lights. Click Smart Dimmer The components are compatible with traditional wiring and can be retrofitt...

A new emergency key switch module is now offered, as part of Scolmore’s comprehensive GridPro range collection, thereby offering contractors the opportunity to source the product from the same range, so as to comply with the BS5266-1 emergency lighting code of practice standard. The BS5266-1 emergency lighting code of practice standard states that each emergency lighting system should have suitable means of simulating failure of the normal supply, in order to the serve the purpose of test...

The problems of flickering and poor dimming range are well documented issues for installers, when it comes to LED dimmers. Now, Scolmore has come up with an intelligent dimmer module that not only eliminates flickering, but is much easier to control than regular dimmers and is essentially two dimmers in one, thereby offering the installer maximum compatibility. With a choice of dimming modes – leading or trailing edge – installers can choose the mode that works most effectively...

Scolmore’s extensive GridPro collection of interchangeable mounting plates and modules has been enhanced, with the addition of a range of new media modules, which will widen the appeal and applications for the range, with specifiers and contractors. The new modules are fully compatible with the GridPro range and have been designed to allow a combination of power and media modules, within the same plate. New modules compatible with GridPro These additions will expand the installation o...

    Scolmore is a globally renowned electrical components company that supplies a range of key-operated switches and sockets, across its vast range of wiring accessories products collection, thereby offering contractors and specifiers with the choice of multiple options, when it comes to procuring products that have this required additional security feature. Key lockable switches and sockets Providing the means to lock and unlock the power supply to the sockets and switches,...

Scolmore has added new plates and modules to its hotel accessories range, in order to provide contractors and specifiers targeting the hotel sector, with flexible and easy-to-install solutions. New illuminated blank modules Developed with the hotel sector in mind, but with appeal across other applications, are new illuminated blank modules, which have been added to the GridPro range from Scolmore, as well as a new accessory plate that allows two single modules or a twin width module to be si...

The latest product development from Scolmore sees the launch of a new range of half-media plates which have been developed as the direct result of requests from contractors looking for a smaller version of the existing media plates. The plates feature a decorative ingot switched double socket outlet with a triple aperture that will allow the installation of any three new media modules to build a plate to suit a variety of installation requirements. With flexibility and quick installati...

Scolmore Group is delighted to have come away with the highly coveted ‘Best New Product’ trophy at 2021's Electrical Wholesaler Awards, for its IEC Lock™ range of unique, patented IEC locking connectors. Scolmore Group also received two ‘highly commended’ certificates on the night – one for Scolmore’s Inceptor Nano Tricolour Fire-Rated Downlight in the Best Lighting Product category and one for ESP’s GuardCam Deco combined Wi-Fi security camer...

Keeping engaged with the contractor is what helps drive product development at Scolmore. The latest product launch - a new 50mm back box for the metal-clad range - has been added as the direct result of the numerous inquiries received through the company’s technical support line by installers requiring a little more space, particularly when using dimmer mounting kits.  The traditional back box that comes supplied has a 40mm depth: the new box will provide an extra 10mm and is com...

Scolmore continues to invest in its wiring accessories collection to bring installers an ever broader range of solutions that are designed to help them carry out tasks more easily and speedily and to meet regulatory requirements where needed. The latest development sees the expansion of the GridPro range of interchangeable mounting plates and modules to include Part M front plates. Features of GridPro The new GridPro additions comprises of 1-gang, 2-gang, 3-gang, and 4-gang standard switc...

    Scolmore has added three new printed modules to its standard range following an increased number of requests coming from its wholesale customers who in turn have seen this demand-driven from the consumer. Modules etched with Hot Tap’, ‘Wine Cooler’ and ‘Warming Drawer’, previously available as bespoke orders are part of the growing printed module range which totals 17 and includes some of the most popular, dishwasher, cooker hood, washing mach...

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...

BCH Electric has successfully exhibited at Krishi Darshan Expo 2018 held from 13th to 15th October at Hisar, Haryana.   BCH Electric showcased its Motor Starters, Submersible Pump starters MCB, MCCB, Enclosures, Wires & Cables.   The stall attracted a large number of visitors including farmers, re-sellers, and electricians.

BCH Electric has successfully exhibited at StoneMart 2019 held from 31 Jan to 3rd Feb 2019 at Jaipur, Rajasthan.   BCH Electric showcased its Freedom Contactors & Overload Relays, Plugs & Sockets, AC Brakes, Limit Switches, MCB, MCCB, Motor Starters, Submersible Pump starters, Enclosures, Wires & Cables.   The stall attracted a large number of visitors including engineers, OEM, re-sellers, and electricians.

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...

gridX introduces modules, combinable components that make the development of digital energy solutions on XENON even simpler and faster. Think of them as building blocks that users can combine in any way to build their very own application – without the need for any engineering resources. gridX unveils XENON Modules When they launched XENON back in early 2020, they wanted to make the development of energy management applications as simple as possible. Over the following months, however, t...

Kerpen municipal utility and RWE Renewables have signed a statement of intent. Part of the agreement is the joint development of two wind farms within the Kerpen municipal area. The wind farms with a total installed capacity of around 50 megawatts (MW) are to be constructed on the Marienfeld field and along the A4 motorway. Both areas are part of the ongoing rezoning process in the town, which was the birthplace of priest and social reformer Adolph Kolping. With this significant step, the two p...

The IEA will host a platform through which 16 governments will share best practices on policy, regulations and implementation. The Energy Efficiency Hub, a global platform for collaboration aimed at delivering the social, economic, and environmental benefits of more efficient use of energy, was launched on 1 December 2021, at an event hosted by the International Energy Agency in Paris, France.   The Hub’s initial 16 members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, D...