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• Screwfix Top Tradesperson applications are now open

  03-07-2023 17:53 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The renowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson award is back for 2023. Talented tradespeople from across the UK and Ireland can apply with the chance of being crowned the ultimate champion of the trade.
  Now in its 14th year, the annual award celebrates the work of tradespeople, from electricians to plumbers, builders to painters, and carpenters to roofers, highlighting their professionalism and dedication to promoting and supporting the future of the industry.
  Applying is simple, as tradespeople can put
  
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• Unicrimp expands Q-Crimp accessories range

  03-07-2023 17:29 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Unicrimp has announced that it will expand its popular Q-Crimp range of cable accessories to provide installers with an increasing number of problem-solving products. The latest additions are a Green Earth Inspection Box and Hexagon Plain Driller Screws.
  Designed to house and help protect the connection to an earth point, the new Green Earth Inspection Box forms part of the company’s growing earthing rods and components range which was first introduced in 2019. Measuring 100mmx100mmx50mm,
  
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• KNIPEX adds length to Needle-Nose Pliers

  03-07-2023 16:57 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  KNIPEX Needle-Nose Pliers are high leverage combination pliers with pointed jaws and are a further development of the classic combination pliers from the KNIPEX Wuppertal tool forge. Needle-Nose pliers are now also available in a length of 185mm. With these pliers, tasks in the professional workshop and on electrical installations can be carried out effortlessly as these slim pliers can cope perfectly with tight, hard-to-reach work areas.
  These flexible pliers are twist-proof and full of power.
  
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• From London to Paris, powered by the sun

  03-07-2023 16:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Wallbox has announced that it will sponsor the London to Paris EV Rally, the official international electric vehicle rally, promising to be one of the premier e-challenges in Europe in 2023.
  Following the success of the first two editions, it will be held between June 30th and July 2nd 2023. Aside from being one of its sponsors, Wallbox will also participate in the rally by charging one of the EV competing cars, the Nissan Ariya, which has a 60kWh battery, through its home charger, Pulsar Max, w
  
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• Circuit Protection FBA Design Service 

  03-07-2023 13:31 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  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 the Contactum team can help you to design and build the best, co
  
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• Delta Tecnic simplifies TPU cable colouring

  03-07-2023 13:27 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Delta Tecnic has simplified the colouring of TPU cables with its customised solution for colouring special cables. The company has managed to simplify and optimise the process by using a single masterbatch per colour, despite using different compounds with different flame retardant levels and colours due to the use of various fire retardant loads.
  TPU is the most widely used polymer in special cables and stands out for its resistance to rubbing and its ability to withstand continuous and mechan
  
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• Why installers should only work with OCPP charge point hardware and software

  03-07-2023 12:34 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  The Open Charge Point Protocol, or OCPP, is the most important acronym across the electric vehicle industry. Soon, all charger manufacturers will be working only in OCPP, to allow them to connect to any charge point management system. Clenergy EV asks what this means for EV installers.
  The electric vehicle (EV) industry is experiencing unprecedented growth in the UK – there are now 780,000 plug-in EVs on the road, and in May 2023 EVs accounted for 23% of all cars sold that month1. 
  Th
  
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• Carhartt launches women’s work shorts

  03-07-2023 11:39 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Step into summer in style with workwear that is designed specifically for women. Carhartt’s new women’s Canvas Work Shorts (105730) is a perfect blend of fashion and functionality.
  These 5in shorts are made from a stretch canvas fabric incorporating rugged flex technology, ensuring they stay put no matter how intense the job gets. No more saggy shorts, just unrestricted movement as you squat, lift, crouch and bend without missing a beat. With a flexible waistband that moves with you,
  
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• Ruth Devine crowned Skills Champion for industry contribution

  03-07-2023 11:30 via ewnews.co.uk
  In recognition of her long-term commitment to industry skills development, Chair of The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) Ruth Devine was named Skills Champion of the Year at the prestigious Enginuity Skills Awards.
  The event, organised by not-for-profit skills organisation Enginuity, honours people across the country who are making a difference in the engineering and manufacturing sector. The Skills Champion Award in particular recognises those that are investing in long-term skills de
  
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