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OVIA LAUNCHES NEW COLLEGE LED BATTEN RANGE

Ovia continues to extend its comprehensive lighting offer and the focus of the latestproductdevelopment is the education sector, with the launch of the Inceptor A-Lite College LED Linear Batten range.

The new Inceptor A-Lite is available in standard, microwave sensor and emergency versions and comes in two sizes, 1200mm (4ft) and 1500mm (5ft). A choice of wattages is offered (17W, 25W, 32W, 50W and 60W) and all models include a CTA (colour temperature adjustable) switch – a built-in, three position switch which allows for instant change of the colour temperature from warm white (3000k), to cool white (4000k) to daylight (6500k).

Inceptor A-Lite boasts a range of features and benefits to provide installers with a high-performance fitting that is safe, quick and easy to install. It features a hinged diffuser with a quarter turn locking mechanism and push fit/piano key terminals, which all combine to allow for quick and easy access into the internals, which speeds up the installation time. A fixing centre guide is located on the packaging to allow for easier installation without the need for the installer to manually mark up the drill holes when mounting to a ceiling or a wall.

Inceptor A-Lite is part of Ovia’s Utility lighting range, which also includes the Inceptor B-Lite and the U-Lite.

Inceptor B-Lite is a range of 4ft, 5ft and 6ft linear batten multi-current LED fittings, available in standard, microwave sensor, emergency sensor and microwave and emergency sensor versions. They are a direct replacement for conventional battens and boast many features.

Safety, speed and ease of installation have been given top priority. A security wire, pre-attached to the base of the product, allows the diffuser to be hung from the base and means the installer doesn’t have to remove the cover and place it aside during installation. The diffuser can be easily pulled apart from the steel base with the help of spring clips, allowing for quicker and easier installation.

The multi-current driver, with the option for four different wattages, allows the installer to increase or decrease the lumens, depending on the requirements for each individual application. The fitting is combined in single output and twin outputs, so there is no need for two separate units.

The Inceptor B-Lite has a TP(a) rated thermoplastic diffuser and a strong IK08 impact protection, which means it is suitable for many applications.

U-Lite is a range of slimline linear LED luminaires that have been designed and developed as the ideal retrofit replacement for single and twin-lamp fluorescent fittings.

There are 24 variants in the U-Lite range, and they can be installed into walls and ceilings, or suspended. They come in standard, microwave sensor and emergency models, and in three different lengths –1200mm, 1500mm and 1800mm. Each length is available in a single fluorescent lamp equivalent and a twin lamp equivalent output. Wattage ratings range from 21W to 72W cool white (4000K) and they offer an LED lifetime of 50,000 hours (L70).

Made from non-corrosive polycarbonate, each unit has an IP rating of IP65 and a tough impact protection rating of IK08. The transparent frosted polycarbonate cover dispenses light outward with an even spread of light.

Wiring and installation of the U-Lite is quick and easy using the piano type five-pole push fit terminals and the fittings come supplied with anti-tamper stainless steel assembly clips and screws, allowing the installer to secure the unit to prevent others accessing it.

By integrating the diffuser and gear tray and anchoring them to the base, the U-Lite ensures a hassle-free installation without the need to fully disassemble the product to mount and wire it.

All three products are supplied with a five-year warranty.

Ovia, oviauk.com

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The Inceptor® A-LITE is Ovia’s range of College LED battens for the education market.

THE SMART HOME EV CHARGER THAT SAVES INSTALLERS TIME AND CUSTOMERS MONEY

Easee has launched the Easee One, the latest intelligent EV charger. The Easee One is designed specifically for the home market. The 7kW smart charger can be controlled through a smartphone app for the customer’s ease of use. Its inbuilt Open PEN Fault Detection enables a faster install with no need for additional earthing solutions.

The Easee One is future ready for aspiring multi-EV households, with an automatic load balancing system that enables up to three Easee One Charging Robots to run from a single supply. When two or more Easee One chargers are in use, they communicate to ensure vehicles are charged evenly and that the fuse is never overloaded.

The Easee One is being launched at a time when many EV charger producers are struggling due to a global shortage of semi-conductors. However, Easee has secured component supplies and is on track to meet its targets and market demand. Easee, easee.co.uk

ELECTRICALDIRECT CONTINUES TO EXPAND PRODUCT RANGE

ElectricalDirect has added more exciting new products to its range including new USB plug sockets, stylish electric towel rails and on-trend decorative lighting solutions. New sockets

Joining ElectricalDirect’s line up of electrical plug sockets is Trendi Switch’s range of 13A Screwless Sockets featuring USB ports. Available in one and two gang options with two and four USB charging ports respectively in a choice of colours, the sockets feature a unique design-led slim switch. New lighting products

ElectricalDirect has expanded its indoor lighting collection of over 2,000 lighting products, with a new range from Altro. The decorative Bologna and Bergamo lines feature cylindrical glass light shades in varying compositions from single lights or up to four pendant lights and are ideal where a decorative finishing touch is required. New heating and washroom solutions

This includes Rointe Electric Radiators, a range of towel rail heaters and hand dryers, incorporating the elegantly designed, HEPA filtered, Pebble Plug & Play Hand Dryer with unique clip-on, clip-off mounting system, from Everything Hand Dryers. ElectricalDirect, electricaldirect.co.uk

MANROSE’S NEW QUIET FAN X5 PROVIDES ULTRA-QUIET RELIABILITY AND GOOD LOOKS

Manrose has launched the Quiet Fan X5 range. This bathroom fan ticks all the boxes, with the Quiet Fan X5 promising low sound levels, as well as being IPX5 compliant, offering simple installation. The Quiet Fan X5 is set to prove popular with households, who will be impressed by its performance and looks with a new tile-like façade. Therefore, electricians are set to benefit from happy customers.

The Quiet Fan X5 range offers an extraction rate of 90m³/hr. With all models offering low sound levels, the Manrose Quiet Fan X5 will allow households to relax in comfort and free from noise-related stress. It’s the ideal choice for a small bathroom, shower room or toilet, where space is at a premium.

Featuring a low energy motor with a maximum consumption of six Watts and a low SFP of 0.29w/l/ the Quiet Fan X5 offers an energy efficient option. Meanwhile, its long-life motors are rated and warranted. Available with a range of control options, the Quiet Fan X5 is suitable for both wall and ceiling mounting. Manrose, manrose.co.uk

REKORHD – THE COMPREHENSIVE 2MP CCTV SYSTEMS RANGE FROM ESP

ESP’s revamped RekorHD 2MP CCTV range provides installers with a range of CCTV solutions to cover a variety of applications, including domestic, commercial and industrial.

The RekorHD range consists of 4 and 8 channel kits, which have all the components required to get a CCTV system up and running in one box. The kits include a 4 or 8 channel DVR, pre-installed surveillance hard drive, cameras, camera cables, system power supply, mouse and HDMI cable. The menu is designed to be user-friendly and is navigated via mouse control.

For larger installations, the RekorHD range has been expanded, with an increased number of cameras available to offer greater choice. The expanded camera options include a selection of lenses for different focal requirements, infrared coverage for nighttime visibility, and options for bullet or dome camera style housings. ESP, espuk.com

INCEPTOR® A-LITE

College Linear LED Battens, Sizes 4FT & 5FT

HINGED DIFFUSER PUSH FIT / PIANO KEY TERMINAL BLOCK CTA SWITCH

OB1- THE NO 1 SEALANT AND ADHESIVE NOW AVAILABLE FROM UNICRIMP

Unicrimp has acquired the rights to exclusively distribute the original, multisurface sealant and adhesive brand, OB1 through the UK electrical wholesale channel.

OB1 is a high-spec hybrid construction sealant and adhesive that has a tried and tested formulation which has been used by the trade for over 15 years.

What makes OB1 stand out is its versatility. It provides an alternative to mastics, wood and PU adhesives, silicones, acrylics, and butyl rubber sealants. This product is capable of bonding and sealing a range of materials and even works under water. It also contains no solvents, so it will never crack or shrink.

OB1’s uses are wide ranging for external and internal projects. It offers superior bond strength for kitchen worktops and, with its food safe formula, is perfect for use in kitchens and food preparation areas. It will seal marble, granite and quartz worktops and is guaranteed not to stain surfaces. Unicrimp, unicrimp.com

MERIDIAN LAUNCHES NEW ANTI-CORROSIVE FITTINGS

A new superior Anti-Corrosive range of fittings is about to strengthen the Meridian LED Lighting portfolio. Two, four, five and six-foot fittings with fully integrated, top quality SMD LEDs are available in single and twin formats, with Emergency options available on all twin versions except the 2ft size.

Manufactured with polycarbonate bodies and opal diffusers, these slim design anti-corrosives are IP65 rated and come complete with fast fix connectors for ease of installation.

All fittings deliver a 4000k cool white colour rendition with a beam angle of 120° and an average lifespan of 30,000 hours. Wattage and lumens delivered vary from the smallest 2ft single with 9w of power delivering 1080 lumens, all the way up to the 6ft twin with 70w of power delivering 8400 lumens. Meridian, cedelectrical.co.uk

KNIGHTSBRIDGE 2022: NEW, IMPROVED, BIGGER AND GREENER THAN EVER!

The Knightsbridge 2022 catalogue is out now; packed with 600 new products. For the latest, smartest, and best solutions in wiring accessories and lighting, you won’t find a more comprehensive read.

The publication is divided into sections and provides product details along with lifestyle photography and detailed product images. Information about certification is also included to aid installers in making informed choices. With an eye on the smart home of the future, new additions to the smart range include lamps, sensors and security cameras, controllable via the SmartKnight app. The 2022 edition showcases updates to the screwless switches and sockets portfolio, where anthracite and smoked bronze finishes join other styles. Lighting products have been refreshed, with the bathroom receiving a makeover with the launch of new lamp types. For creative lighting schemes there’s a new service available. Called Flex-cut, it will allow customers to make the most of LED Flex products by allowing them to be ordered to their specifications. Knightsbridge, mlaccessories.co.uk

PROVEN SURFACE SAFETY FOR HAGER’S SOLLYSTA RANGE

Hager has announced its range of White Moulded and Part M Sollysta Wiring Accessories have been independently tested and certified to offer antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Manufactured from Urea Formaldehyde, Hager’s Sollysta Wiring Accessories, which include switches and sockets, have undergone laboratory testing and are now certified for ISO 22196: 2011.

ISO 22196: 2011 is the international standard for measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces. The certification, which tested for strains of E-coli, S. Aureus, Listeria, MRSA, Salmonella, and Pneumonia, confirmed a reduction in bacteria of >99.99% after 24 hours.

And to provide peace of mind, the Sollysta White Moulded and Part M range has also been certified to ISO 21702 for COVID 19.

The Sollysta range is available in White Moulded, Decorative, Grid, IP66, and Metal-clad options. Hager, hager.com

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The Inceptor® A-LITE is Ovia’s range of College LED battens for the education market.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES’ RANGE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE GEN II LEVER KITS

IDEAL Industries’ range of popular wire connector kits has been extended to include the new Gen II lever wire connectors, which are ideal for a quick, simple and safe wire termination installation with a high level of power consumption up to 32A, providing a versatile solution suitable for joining solid, stranded or flexible conductors.

Available in two, three and five port models, they offer a faster, easier and more cost-effective alternative to terminal blocks; cables can be secured in place in seconds, with no need for a screwdriver or crimping, just a simple strip, push, connect action. All models can be used with solid or rigid stranded cables of between 0.2mm2 and 4mm2 and flexible cable from 0.14mm2 to 4mm2 . Each connector features a built-in wire strip guide to enable installers to check the correct stripping length and, for solid and stranded cables, once the wire has been stripped, it can simply be pushed in with no need to lift the lever. For flexible wires, the lever is lifted before inserting the conductor and clamping it into place. The levers have been designed to open in the opposite direction to the insertion port, locking the cables into position to prevent any accidental loosening or pull-out, ensuring a safe and secure connection throughout the lifecycle of the installation. The Gen II lever wire connector kits contain a selection of Gen II lever connectors, push in connectors and Spliceline connectors and come in two sizes of either 80 connectors or 240 connectors. Additionally, a new kit has been designed including the popular Data T-Cutter and Twin & Earth cable stripper plus 2 and 3 port push in and Gen II lever connectors.

IDEAL Industries, idealind.com

SCOLMORE GETS SERIOUS IN THE SMART HOME MARKET

Scolmore’s range of Click Smart+ products have been created to streamline connected home products – lighting controls, smart sockets, security cameras and sensors.

It utilises Zigbee technology – one of the most widely adopted smart home communication protocols. Zigbee certified devices require the Click Smart+ Hub and communicate with each other using a mesh network which creates pathways for the connection of devices without compromising signal and communication range. A key benefit of Zigbee is that there is no requirement for a signal repeater, as all the hard-wired devices have repeaters built in.

The bespoke Click Smart+ App gives householders ultimate control of the smart devices, which can also be operated through voice control in conjunction with a smart speaker.

The range comprises the Smart Gateway Hub – the control centre of all Zigbee connected devices, one-gang and two-gang smart sockets, a plug-in smart socket, switching and dimming receivers, camera, PIR sensor, window, and door sensor, plus a temperature and humidity sensor. Scolmore, scolmore.com

STRIDE OUT IN THE ALL-NEW WORK TROUSERS FROM SNICKERS WORKWEAR

Snickers Workwear is continuing to make great strides in work trouser design and functionality while still increasing its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Sustainable fabrics, body-mapping designs and improved performance are key features in the all-new work trousers for men and women. Wherever they’re working, whenever they’re on task and whatever the weather, there’s a pair of trousers to suit.

There’s new designs for both men and women with unrivalled functionality in the AllroundWork and FlexiWork ranges. The 4-Way Stretch features ensure maximum working mobility, while the loose or slim fit designs deliver maximum working comfort all day, every day.

With great ergonomic fit and superb value for money there’s optional features such as detachable holsters, Canvas+ fabrics for durability and Cordura reinforcements for extra durability. You can also choose trousers with or without the KneeGuard Pro System, which will deliver certified knee protection if you need it. Snickers Workwear, snickersworkwear.com

INCEPTOR® A-LITE

College Linear LED Battens, Sizes 4FT & 5FT

HINGED DIFFUSER PUSH FIT / PIANO KEY TERMINAL BLOCK CTA SWITCH

LUTRON BRINGS ATHENA ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING SOLUTION TO THE GLOBAL MARKET

Lutron Electronics brings the Athena architectural solution to global applications. Athena is a all-in-one solution that elevates everyday experiences with light. The system marries control, flexibility, and app-based setup in a solution that is optimal for both new construction and retrofits.

Athena is built to meet today’s uncharted design challenges while delivering flexibility for the future.

Key features include:

• Universal fixture control – control load types from a single product. • A right-sized processor accommodates design and budget in both small and large spaces with no limit to the number of DALI zones – ideal for museums and hotel public areas. • Designed for seamless integration of lights and blinds to deliver a beautiful lighting environment. • Simple-to-use, mobile iOS application for real-time personalisation including features such as fade times. • Seamless API integration to building management systems for centralised control.

Athena is designed to deliver quality light, natural light, a connection to the outdoors, and control options that are focused on enhancing the human experience. Lutron Electronics, lutron.com

ANSELL UNVEILS SLEEK PANTHER LED WALLPACK

Ansell Lighting has launched the Panther LED Wallpack – a wall mounted fixture ideal for illuminating outdoor spaces.

Like the cat it is named after, Panther is sleek and stylish. The compact fitting is suitable for use in residential and commercial settings and is durable, constructed from a hardwearing polycarbonate made to withstand coastal and adverse weather conditions.

Whilst delivering strong output, the 25W LED offers low energy consumption and an extensive lifespan of L80 B10 60,000 hours. It also has three selectable colour temperatures, operated via a manual switch on the LED array, giving the user the option of setting cool white, warm white and daylight lighting hues.

Supplied with an integral driver, the Panther LED Wallpack is easy to install and has conduit entry and BESA box fixing points. It comes with a three-year warranty for added peace of mind and is also available with photocell and sensor options for increased receptivity. Ansell Lighting, anselluk.com

SITECO AND HALLIDAY LIGHTING ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP IN THE MIDDLE EAST

SITECO and Halliday Lighting announce their new partnership in the Middle East, providing the lighting supplier with an established lighting contractor for projects across the region.

Having worked closely before, the creation of this partnership builds on a history of delivering projects for a range of clients. And, as Halliday Lighting and SITECO both continue to grow, having a partnership built on development ensures that it is the customer base who will benefit.

The partnership provides Halliday with a comprehensive range of LED fittings to install and supply for its clients. The portfolio of products ensures that Halliday Lighting can support clients in sectors including aviation, ports, industries, and sport to deliver high-quality lighting solutions.

The full turnkey capabilities in-house at Halliday Lighting coupled with products from SITECO ensures that the customer base for both companies in this growing Middle East market can be served efficiently through a complete solution offering. Halliday Lighting, halliday-lighting.com

OVIA LAUNCHES NEW COLLEGE LED BATTEN RANGE

Ovia continues to extend its comprehensive lighting offer and the focus of its latest product development is the education sector, with the launch of the Inceptor A-Lite College LED Linear Batten range.

New Inceptor A-Lite is available in standard, microwave sensor and emergency versions and comes in two sizes 1200mm (4ft) and 1500mm (5ft). A choice of wattages is offered – 17W, 25W, 32W, 50W and 60W – and all models include a built-in, three position switch which allows for instant change of the colour temperature, from warm white (3000k), to cool white (4000k) to daylight (6500k).

Inceptor A-Lite boasts a range of features to provide installers with a fitting that is safe, quick and easy to install. It features a hinged diffuser with a quarter turn locking mechanism and push fit/piano key terminals, which all combine to allow for quick and easy access into the internals, speeding up the installation time. Ovia, oviauk.com

A-LEVEL ABOVE

The Inceptor® A-LITE is Ovia’s range of College LED battens for the education market.