Electrical

New research by BigChange has revealed that nearly a third of Brits (27%) have selected a tradesperson or business because of their social media presence, which means business owners should be considering social media more than ever before. Nearly 40% of Gen Z are now using TikTok or Instagram as their primary search engine over Google,…

ESP has added a smart thermostat to its Sangamo heating controls range, offering installers the opportunity to easily add a smart control function to their customers’ home heating. As more and more households are seeing the benefit of smart devices to control various elements in the home, so the demand for smart controls that can…

Makita has launched a new redemption promotion for its XGT Power Source Kit range. Running until the 31 December 2023, end users can claim a free 40VMax XGT 2.5Ah battery when they purchase a selected XGT Power Source Kit. Makita power source kits are an ideal way for end users to start or expand a…

Zumtobel has proudly presented ARTELEA, a slimline, free-standing office luminaire designed for today’s dynamic work environments. Combining elegant aesthetics and a powerful lumen output of up to 32,000 lumens, it is a timeless and future-proof lighting solution. With one pole and two luminaire head sizes offered in various configurations, including a wall luminaire, ARTELEA provides…

More than a dozen high profile innovation projects have been given the green light after UK Power Networks secured funding from industry regulator, Ofgem.  The latest round of Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, has seen 13 UK Power Networks’ projects given the go-ahead, with funding to the value of…

This year’s SkillELECTRIC UK finalists have been kitted out in high-quality technical clothing and accessories, thanks to a new partnership between SkillELECTRIC and Snickers Workwear. In addition to donating work trousers, belts, kneepads, hoodies, polo shirts and gloves for the competitors, Snickers Workwear’s sister brand, Hellberg is providing safety glasses, and Solid Gear safety footwear…

A new analysis of police force data by Direct Line business insurance has revealed that November is the peak month for tool thefts. In both 2021 and 2022, tool theft peaked in November, as darker nights drew in and the clocks changed. As the days grow shorter, tradespeople are encouraged to review their tool security, as…

WJ Group has continued to champion the development of innovations with the launch of three unique products: Weatherline Ultra, ClickLite Solar Road Studs, and RapidGrip. Unveiled at Highways UK, following feedback from National Highways delegates at the WJ Innovation Day, the new innovative products will deliver a multitude of benefits, including helping to improve road…

New guidance has been launched to help provide consistency and transparency on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals and how to report properly on any defects found. Best Practice Guide 10: Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, published by charity, Electrical Safety First, is useful for electricians, landlords, letting…

A snapshot poll has shown that most female tradespeople say buying workwear is difficult due to poor sizing and lack of available sizes. Screwfix has carried out a sample survey with 40 female tradespeople to uncover the challenges they face when buying clothing for their job. More than eight in ten said buying workwear is…