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NOBO APP OFFERS ENHANCED CONTROL – WHEREVER YOU ARE
Lower energy consumption and greater comfort from electric heating has never been easier thanks to Nobo ’ s new , free Energy Control app .
By simply downloading the app from Apple Store or Google Play , customers can control the heating in their home using a smartphone or tablet . It is quick and easy to install , and once the system is ready , creating heating programmes to suit the household is simple and fast .
The Nobo Energy Control app is compatible with the NCU 1R and NCU 2R Nobo thermostat modules , available as optional extras with the Nobo Top electric panel heater .
The Nobo EcoHub also allows users to create heating ‘ zones ’ by controlling heaters on a room-by-room basis . Sensors and switches can be assigned to zones to allow detailed control of a Nobo heating system .
The Nobo Energy Control app gives users complete control of their heaters from anywhere in the home or even outside the home , making it easy to reduce the temperature in rooms they do not use and cut energy consumption .
For further information visit : www . credaheating . co . uk
SALUS ADDS NEW SMARTPHONE THERMOSTAT TO RANGE
A new , affordable and easy to use smartphone digit al thermostat , RT310i , is the latest heating control to join Salus ’ expansive portfolio .
Connecting to the existing router , the new thermostat enables homeowners to control their heating from wherever they may be from their smartphone , tablet or PC , and via the RT310i app that is available on both IOS and Android .
Pre-synced to ‘ plug and play ’, the thermostat can run in either manual or schedule mode , and comes complete with a holiday function , together with geo location that sends alerts when the homeowner is a set distance from their home .
Suitable for wall or surface mounting , and featuring a compact and contemporary design , RT310i comes with a five-year warranty for peace of mind , and a series of walk through tutorials are also available via the app to assist with usage .
Simple and speedy to install , this model also features an RF test function .
For further information visit : www . salus-tech . com
Pictured here ; the new competitively-priced RT310i Smartphone thermostat from SALUS .
MAKITA ’ S NEW 10.8V BL ROTARY HAMMER CXT IS A ‘ MIGHTY MINI ’ – BIG POWER , SMALL SIZE
The new Makita HR166D 10.8v BL rotary hammer drill , featuring Makita brushless motor technology will run up to 680rpm and generate up to 4,800 impacts per minute . With 1.1 joules of energy the new HR166D will punch a 16mm hole into concrete ; 13mm in wood and 10mm in steel . All this is integrated into the smallest machine possible .
Weighing just 2.0kg with a 4.0Ah battery fitted , this compact and lightweight machine has electric brake , variable speed trigger and a constant speed control , and LED job light .
The SDS-Plus chuck features the proven Makita one-touch sliding operation . It has two operating modes selected by the rotary switch on the body .
This ‘ mighty mini ’ is supplied complete with two 4.0Ah batteries and charger in a Makpac case , or as a body only unit for those operators with adequate numbers of 10.8v batteries .
For further information visit : www . makitauk . com
TRIDONIC EXPANDS ITS SLE RANGE WITH SUNSET EXC
Tridonic has expanded its range of dimmable LED modules for spotlights and downlights with the SLE Sunset EXC .
The new module allows Tridonic to showcase its expertise in special light spectra and special light colours on a COB ( chip-on-board ) basis . With a colour temperature of 2,700K , the module offers a warm light similar to that from an incandescent lamp and projects a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere . When dimmed , the light produces a more intimate light level with a colour temperature range from 2,700K to 180K when dimming from 100 per cent to five per cent . The new LED modules are available with different light emitting surfaces
( LES ) of 11mm and 15mm . The LES11 module typically reaches up to 1,000 lumen and the LES15 2,000 lumen . All modules combine high light quality with low colour tolerances , which correspond to the entire dimming range of MacAdam 3 . A CRI of 90 indicates high colour quality .
For further information visit : www . tridonic . com
NEW AXIOM AXM CONTRACT RANGE BY CED
Earlier this year , CED ’ s Axiom brand of wiring accessories was strengthened by the launch of a new AXM contract range of white accessories . Retaining Axiom quality , this compact economy range included key products used by contractors on a day to day basis , but priced to meet the competitive needs of this sector .
This first tranche of products included 1 , 2 and 3 gang 10A switches , 13A single and twin switched sockets , a twin with USB sockets , 13A connection units and 10A 6in pendants .
Following customer feedback , the range has now been extended to include 10A 4 gang , intermediate and fan switches , a 20A DP switch , 45A DP cooker and ceiling switches , an un-switched connection unit plus 1 and 2 gang dry lining boxes .
This complete range is fully ASTA approved and offers excellent value for money for both electrical contractors and their customers .
For further information visit : www . ced-elec . co . uk
HYLEC APL ANNOUNCES COMPLETELY SUBMERSIBLE TEEPLUG TH381 MICRO-CONNECTOR FOR UNDERWATER ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
The new TeePlug series TH381 is the optimum electrical connector for all submerged and challenging installations and gives complete protection against the effects of permanent submersion in water to ensure electrical connection . IP68 / IP69K rated and measuring only 14mm in diameter , it suits outdoor lighting applications , such as architectural lighting , street lighting , underwater lighting , illumination of road signs and billboards and the connection of interior and exterior Class 2 electrical devices .
TeePlug TH381 ’ s IP68 water resistance rating is guaranteed even when subjected to bending forces of up to 5kg , and they are resistant to high pressure water jets up to 100Br , 16l / min at a water temperature of 80 ° C . Vibration and external mechanical stresses are no problem either , as cable traction is prevented up to a force of 8kg .
For further information visit : www . hylec-apl . com
58 | August 2017