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from ECN April 2023

ELECTRICAL SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS

You are busy. One job to the next and time is money. Need a part number?

Some technical advice or even just a flick through a catalogue to find an image for your customer?

Wherever you are, whatever you are doing – the new Hager Ready app is a touch of a button away.

Incorporating many of the most popular features from the existing Hager app, Hager Ready provides installers with a whole new level of functionality and support flexibility.

“As we developed the Hager Ready App, we knew that our goal was to provide a user-friendly platform that enabled our customers to access critical information about their electrical systems quickly and easily,” says Lauren Azu, Customer Experience Specialist at Hager. “While developing the app, we collaborated with customers throughout the whole process to ensure it was meeting the right needs. We wanted to streamline their workflows, save them time, and help them be more efficient in their day-to-day work. And I’m proud to say that I think we’ve achieved that with this app.”

Saving time spent on site and providing extended support to meet daily needs before, during and after job completion, the Hager Ready app is the digital assistant for the busy, time-constricted installer. The app takes functionality and support flexibility to the next level, allowing you to quickly access up-to-date Hager product information, technical support, training modules, regulatory advice, and project management tools.

Hager’s latest mobile application solution also comes complete with convenient project management tools, helping installers organise projects seamlessly. In addition, the app allows users to collaborate with other app users –ensuring everyone involved on a project has access to all the same information.

Benefits of the app include:

• Search – the ability to search Hager’s extensive product catalogue and download brochures, data sheets and instruction leaflets.

• Learn – easy access to product technical specifications, current project details, training modules and latest Hager news, all from the homepage.

• Build – configure the consumer unit required for each project and save within the app.

• Ask – contact technical support and FAQs at the touch of a button.

• Save time – access and speedy navigation to essential work-related content such as inventory, distribution board configuration and wiring diagram creation tools.

User have direct access to Hager’s detailed support page, including technical support and FAQs that answer on-the-job queries or provide solutions for the correct application.

Ian Smith, Country Marketing Leader from Hager, comments, “We have listened to the valuable opinions and suggestions of installers to help develop the new and enhanced Hager Ready app. Electricians want a combination of information, advice and support as they undertake projects, but they want it quickly and all in one place. Hager Ready does this.

“Whether it is unearthing a technical solution to an issue or searching for the most appropriate product from our integrated e-catalogue, installers can trust the Hager Ready app to help them get the job done. With technical specifications to hand and configuration tools easily accessible, it is an essential for contractors who want the stay ahead.

“And, with a focus on building business opportunities, the app is a great way to store historical information about past projects, which can be used as part of a promotional push or support potential project discussions with new clients.”

Available to download for free on both iOS and Android platforms, the Hager Ready app is a comprehensive resource for electrical contractors looking to streamline their workflows and make their job easier. With its wide range of features and benefits, the Hager Ready app is set to become an essential tool for installers across the industry.

To learn more and download the Hager Ready app, visit: hager.com/uk/digital_tools/hager_ready. Hager, hager.com

AFDD with Pro Tools Advanced On-Board Diagnostics

ProTools is exclusive to Hager and provides advanced unrivalled support for AFDD fault nding and upgrading the already installed device.

As an electrician, nothing is more satisfying than ensuring the safety and protection of my clients' homes. Hager's AFDD with ProTools not only provides an added layer of protection, but its user-friendly installation process makes my job a breeze. The Bluetooth-Enabled AFDDs a great way to enhance the safety of domestic installations whilst meeting the latest amendment of BS7671. Overall, It's a win-win for everyone involved!

Steve Gardner, SDG Electronics

Smart Lighting Scheme Creates The Optimum Dining Experience

A new restaurant from Caprice Holdings is using ABB building automation for precise control of lighting to create the optimum ambience.

When Caprice Holdings opened Bacchanalia in November 2022, the restaurant became an important place to be seen in London’s Mayfair, as well as one of the world’s finest dining experiences.

The restaurant’s smart building technology – thanks to ABB – is an important aspect of the experience. It helps to create an inviting and relaxed atmosphere, while

CONRAD ENERGY ENERGISED TO KEEP BLACKPOOL’S LIGHTS ON

adjusting to reflect the time of day and the intensity of natural sunlight.

Having had good experiences with ABB’s i-bus KNX DALI technology at other projects for Caprice Holdings, Intecho turned to ABB again when it designed and delivered the smart lighting for Bacchanalia. The scheme combines data from light sensors and timing schedules to adjust the atmosphere seamlessly as service progresses through day, dusk, evening and night and ensure a comfortable ambience. Automation provides the benefit of greater

Conrad Energy has announced that its 25MW 50MWh battery energy storage site (BESS) in Blackpool was successfully energised to Electricity North West’s (ENWL) 33kV network in late January, following stringent pre-commissioning and functional testing of the safety critical features of the plant, and satisfying UK grid compliance testing requirements.

Battery storage is a vital ingredient for the stabilisation of the grid, in line with the transition to renewable and low carbon energy. Battery storage technology has advanced in recent years, allowing it to fulfil its crucial role in maximising the usefulness of renewable energy, by flattening out some of the curves in supply created by weather fluctuations.

Steve Conry, Chief Operating Officer, explains, “When operational, the project will support the energy transition by both solving the problem of matching intermittent energy supply with varying grid demand and by providing essential ancillary services such as Dynamic Containment, Dynamic Regulation and Dynamic Moderation.” Conrad Energy, conradenergy.co.uk convenience for Bacchanalia’s front of house staff so they can focus completely on service.

In addition, Bacchanalia can call on Intecho’s experts to access the system remotely and immediately diagnose and resolve any issues that arise, for example, by changing settings.

Smart building technology can also help the hospitality industry act more sustainably and control costs by dimming lights, controlling shading and adjusting the HVAC to reduce energy consumption.

ABB, global.abb

C-TEC’S CAST XFP FIRE SYSTEM SCORES AT SOUTH SHIELDS FC

C-TEC’s CAST fire alarm system is now in operation at South Shield’s Football Club’s 1st Cloud Arena Stadium.

The ‘Mariners’ recently invested in a state-of-the-art 900-seater stand with executive boxes, function rooms and boardrooms in a move to upgrade facilities and generate additional revenue.

C-TEC’s CAST system features a two-loop CAST XFP addressable fire panel connected to CAST detectors, sounder VADs and call points to provide the ultimate in fire detection technology at the ground.

Matthew Jefferson, Sales Director of ACS Technologies, the north-east based specialist life-safety systems company, says, “CAST is powerful, cost-effective and perfect for projects like this. The system has all the key features you need such as easy installation and none of the complicated ones you don’t, which is exactly what we look for in a fire alarm system.”

C-TEC, c-tec.com

Rolec EV’s latest DC ultra-rapid charging station is intelligent, modular and features long-reach cables and a contactless payment terminal as standard.

O ering up to 160kW charging speeds, the ULTRACHARGE 160 is the ideal solution for public, workplace, ﬂeet and highway infrastructure deployment.

Fast Trak Solution Chosen For New Cambridge Development

Gripple’s Fast Trak pre-fabricated bracket solution has been specified for One Cambridge Square, a new office and retail space within the heart of Cambridge North.

Working alongside main contractor, Wates, and subcontractor, PA Collacott & Co, Gripple supplied its rapid fit trapeze system Fast Trak to suspend electrical containment throughout each floor of the 94,000ft2 building.

Gripple’s Fast Trak also enabled PA Collacott & Co to overcome challenges on the site, including the fact that the cable baskets and trays had to navigate through different heights and levels on each floor, whilst retaining an uncluttered appearance and not compromising safety.

An electrical supervisor from PA Collacott & Co says, “Fast Trak has definitely helped us to deliver this project much more quickly. We had some tricky steel beams to get through which Fast Trak helped overcome, with its quick adjustment mechanism – which would have been difficult and time consuming with traditional methods. A whole floor took two installers four days to complete – the same space using traditional methods would have taken at least three weeks, saving a great deal of time and labour!”

As One Cambridge Square is BREEAM Excellent rated, it was an added bonus that Fast Trak offers carbon savings over traditional methods. Fast Trak helped to save 4,464kg of embodied carbon on-site, the equivalent to driving 15,338 miles. Gripple, gripple.com

First Kensa Ground Source Heat Pump Switched On

Kensa Contracting and Thurrock Council have celebrated an important milestone as the first energy and carbon saving ground source heat pump was switched on. It is one of over 270 residences benefiting from a landmark energy upgrade scheme delivered by Kensa Contracting.

Kensa’s sustainable, low carbon ground source heat pumps are replacing night storage heaters in three social housing high-rise tower blocks at Chadwell St Mary in Thurrock. They are estimated to reduce fuel bills by over 50% for some households, due to them being three times more energy efficient.

Replacing the night storage heaters with ground source heat pumps will not only reduce running costs by up to £500 per year, but also cut carbon emissions by 70%. This will save an estimated 7,080 tonnes of CO2 over the lifetime of the heat pumps – the equivalent of taking 1,540 cars off the road.

Cllr Luke Spillman, Thurrock Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, says, “Getting the first of 273 households at Chadwell St Mary up and running with a renewable heating system is a milestone that should be celebrated. Kensa’s ground source heat pumps are providing residents with reliable, efficient, and future-proofed heating which utilises the natural heat in the ground. This innovative project will help make these homes warmer and greener and drive down fuel bills.”

Kensa Contracting, kensacontracting.com

New And Improved Lights To Increase Safety In Worksop

Bassetlaw District Council has installed a series of new lighting columns in the Memorial Gardens, Worksop to improve the safety of people walking through the park during hours of darkness.

A total of five new lights, paid for by national Safer Streets funding, have been set up along the pathway behind the Aurora Centre that links Worksop Library with The Canch.

The council will also upgrade several existing lights in the Memorial Gardens, The Canch, and along Church Walk, a popular route between the town centre and residential areas in the south of Worksop. An additional light will be installed on Chapel Walk to help improve the safety of people using these routes.

Cllr Julie Leigh, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at the council says, “This is the latest in a series of measures we are proud to introduce to make Worksop’s streets safer, especially for women and girls.

“Using Safer Streets funding, this project adds to the measures we have already put in place, including Refuge Point safety cameras, Safer Streets Wardens and the upgrading of CCTV.”

In addition to supplying extra lighting, the council will be installing a new Refuge Point safety camera in the Canch giving people in distress a direct communication with the CCTV control room at the touch of a button.

Bassetlaw District Council, bassetlaw.gov.uk

Not All Consumer Units Are The Same

Introducing the Circuit Protection FBA Design Service

NOT ALL CONSUMER UNITS ARE THE SAME Introducing the Circuit Protection FBA Design Service

The Contactum design service for Circuit Protection allows you to create a bespoke design for factory assembled units to be supplied for your project.

If your project requires a fully customised solution or specific outgoing devices pre-fitted then this service will be of benefit. It enables a highly reduced labour time on site while also ensuring continuity across your project.

In a few easy steps our team can help you to design and build the best, compliant configuration to suit your project. Using standard and non-standard Contactum devices and accessories we can supply your units fully assembled.

All you need to do is contact our dedicated contractor sales team via the email address below. Discuss the requirement, agree a design configuration, and confirm the quantities. We can then provide a unique quotation for your exact requirements. Once agreed and an order is placed via one of our selected distributor partners we will assemble and dispatch your boards ready for installation.

Dedicated Contractor Sales Team

Fast turnaround time from enquiry to delivery

Faster installation time

Reduced labour costs

Reduced waste from packaging

No loose product on site

Boards correctly configured

Available for all circuit protection ranges

Call our Customer Service Team on 0208 208 7419 or email the Contractors Sales Team on sales@contactum.co.uk

New Online Course For Electricians Launched

A new online course designed to make learning more accessible and flexible for electricians has been launched by an electrical training provider.

The 18th Edition Online Course has been created by Sussex-based training provider Electrician Courses 4U and aims to provide new or existing electricians with an in-depth understanding of the most up to date wiring regulations.

The course, which is accredited by City & Guilds, covers the key chapters and appendices of the IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations 2018 Amendment 2 book, as well as providing students with the qualification needed to join a government approved Part P scheme provider.

Since launching towards the end of last year, the course has not only proven to be very popular but achieved extremely high pass rates too.

In total, nearly 200 customers have booked onto the course and, to date, 97% have passed the exam first time.

Baxi To Deliver Training And Added Installer Incentives

Baxi has been working alongside the government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years.

Baxi has pledged to match the £500 government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC accredited qualification.

Upon completion of the course and registration of the installer’s first air source heat pump, points can be redeemed against a range of rewards, including gadgets, vouchers, tools and workwear.

“This is a great scheme, and we welcome the government’s focus on skills and its commitment to the installer community – who are keen to participate in the transition to decarbonised heating in buildings,” says Jeff House, External Affairs and Policy Director at Baxi.

“The conversation on heat pumps has to move beyond purely product and must recognise the necessary industry change needed around specification, installation and maintenance – all of which will be addressed by the training programmes provided by us and others under the scheme. This is absolutely critical to gaining consumer confidence around new technology”, he adds.

Baxi can deliver training through its own facilities in the Midlands and south east, and will make all course

The online course provides electricians with a cost-effective and more flexible alternative to the in-centre 18th Edition course.

The online course can also be completed in a students’ own time, with the exam being taken at home as well.

Speaking on the launch and success of the course, Nigel Best, Director of Electrician Courses 4U, says, “We’re extremely proud to be able to offer a course which provides new and existing electricians with the opportunity to develop their knowledge of essential wiring regulations in a flexible and cost-effective way.

“We’ve already received lots of fantastic feedback from our customers who have been able to accommodate their studying around their day-to-day commitments, including work and family life.”

Chris White, one of many customers who has recently passed the 18th Edition online course, says, “I made the decision to take the online course because the distance from the training centre and my family commitments made it challenging for me to spend an extended time away from home.

“The course is easy to navigate, provides everything needed to succeed in the exam and can be taken from the comfort of home.”

As a result of the success of this course, Electrician Courses 4U is currently in the process of rolling out a number of additional online courses and remote learning opportunities including the City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 course and the City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 course.

Both of these courses are structured in two parts, with online learning being followed by in-centre and practical training at the provider’s teaching facilities.

Electrician Courses 4U, electriciancourses4u.co.uk information and benefits available through the government’s linked web pages promoting the scheme to installers.

Individuals who sign up to Baxi’s loyalty scheme will receive vouchers towards a heat pump or other purchases, up to the value of the training they have completed at a Baxi training centre, using the government grant.

Baxi, baxi.co.uk

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