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• FuseBox’s new two pole, 63A Contactor

  20-04-2023 17:25 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  FuseBox has extended its range of Modular Installation Contactors to include the two pole, 63A Contactor (INC632).
  The current range compromises: two pole – 20A (INC202), 40A (INC402) and four pole – 25A (INC254) and 63A (INC634). All have N/O contact configurations and can be used in modular enclosures or consumer units.
  Improved heat management – all Contactors are supplied as a kit, complete with two 9mm Heat Dissipation Spacers, allowing free air to circulate between Contac
  
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• Tradespeople reveal the seven most frustrating customer habits

  20-04-2023 16:13 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  New research has revealed the most frustrating customer habits tradespeople have to endure whilst on the job.
  The research, conducted by Ultra LEDs, found that customers not being at home after arranging a job tops the list for the most frustrating customer habit, as it not only wastes time but can also cost tradespeople money.
  The top seven most annoying customer habits are:Not being homeNot only does this waste time, it can also cost a tradesperson money as this is time they could have spent o
  
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• Toolstation increases colleague salaries by 9.4%

  20-04-2023 15:46 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Toolstation is increasing pay for its 5,500 colleagues. The retailer has introduced a pay rise of 9.4% for all colleagues at entry level and in all store and operations roles. It means that the hourly rate for entry level colleagues will increase to £10.60.
  Jag Nagra, HR Director for Toolstation, says, “We’re a business that cares about our colleagues, and this investment recognises their hard work and is designed to support them with the rising costs they face.
  “We have
  
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• IMServ wins pilot contract with Alt HAN Co

  20-04-2023 14:18 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  IMServ has won a six-month Crowded Meter Room Pilot contract with Alt HAN Co, a not-for-profit collective of energy suppliers.
  IMServ’s scope of work in this pilot addresses how to create enough space in buildings that would otherwise prevent the installation of smart meters and Alt HAN equipment. IMServ’s expertise in meter communications will use the latest technologies to ensure all meters and the In-Home Display will be able to connect to the Smart Metering network. Using their e
  
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• Leeds College of Building celebrates training milestone

  20-04-2023 13:04 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  100 electricians have benefitted from free Level 3 18th Edition Wiring Regulations training at the Leeds College of Building thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
  Delivered through the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges, reboot and subsequent Skills Connect training is designed for adult learners looking to upskill, re-skill, and gain sector-specific qualifications within regional skill shortage areas.
  Since July 2020, 100 employed and self-employed electricians
  
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• Leeds College of Building celebrates electrician training milestone

  20-04-2023 12:10 via ewnews.co.uk
  One hundred electricans have benefitted from free Level 3 ‘18th Edition Wiring Regulations’ training at Leeds College of Building thanks to funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
  Delivered through the West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges, re[boot] and subsequent Skills Connect training is designed for adult learners looking to upskill, re-skill, and gain sector-specific qualifications within regional skill shortage areas.
  Since July 2020, one hundred employed and
  
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• Rolec EV named official charging partner for Farnborough International

  20-04-2023 12:04 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Farnborough International has named Rolec EV as the official charging partner for the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.
  Rolec’s 15 years’ experience in the EV industry positions them as exclusive providers of EV charging hardware to visitors of the centre as it rolls out 18 superfast 22kW fully branded charge points, in time for visitors attending Fully Charged Live 2023 later this month. Rolec EV will also be providing load balancing across two of the visit
  
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• First sponsor announced for the ECN Awards

  20-04-2023 11:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Electrical Contracting News is thrilled to announce that Selectric has been confirmed as the first sponsor of the ECN Awards, being held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry on 30 November 2023.
  Selectric will sponsor the Projects category, which comprises the Best Sustainable Project of the Year and Best Overall Project of the Year Awards.
  Selectric is a family run business which was founded over 35 years ago. The company is a worldwide manufacturer, import
  
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• Miele awarded Green Product Award for eco-conscious dishwasher

  20-04-2023 09:52 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Miele has received the prestigious Green Product Award for its fully integrated G 7565 SCVi XXL AutoDos dishwasher model, thanks to numerous eco- conscious features that ensure the appliance is energy and water efficient. This achievement for Miele comes just ahead of the World’s Largest Environmental Movement, Earth Day (22 April) which celebrates and supports […]
  
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• Whirlpool achieves Planet Mark certification for second year running

  20-04-2023 08:42 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Whirlpool Corporation has achieved the Planet Mark Business Certification for the second year running. This recognises continuous progress within sustainability and social responsibility through the TOMs framework and PAS2060 carbon neutral verification. The brand was recognised by Planet Mark, in particular, for its 20 per cent reduction in emissions used in its buildings as well […]
  
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• ASKO to bring its latest home appliances to Euronics Showcase

  20-04-2023 08:21 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  ASKO will be showcasing its latest technologies at the Euronics Showcase this weekend, taking place on 23 and 24 April. The brand, located at stand 1788, will be displaying its latest kitchen and laundry portfolio to CIH members, giving attendees the chance to see and interact with the premium appliances first-hand. Products will include the […]
  
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