Electrical Contracting News (ECN) October 2017 | Page 60

SPECIAL FEATURE HVAC ‘Research has shown that smart energy is the number one key driver for the connected home.’ With a wide range of devices available on the market, selecting the right solution for the customers can seem like a daunting task, but there are a few things that should be kept in mind when choosing specifi c products. Selecting a wireless smart control system means that controls can be retrofi tted quickly and easily, enabling electricians to offer smart yet simple upgrades to customers. Many systems come with industry standard UK wallplates allowing installers to simply switch a traditional thermostat for a smart one, and the old TRV can be easily removed and the new one screwed on with adaptors allowing for most installations. Although there are highly advanced and complex systems available, the installation of these products often involves a lot of tricky wiring and commissioning, which means the job will take a lot longer than if you opt for a smart, yet simple wireless system. It’s also wise to go with a manufacturer that you know and trust – and one that really understands UK heating systems, controls, and the needs of the customer. Manufacturers such as Drayton have developed systems so they are more reliable than ever, minimising the risk of call backs. Wising up With this in mind, Drayton has developed WISER, a collection of smart controls featuring smart radiator thermostats. The WISER system includes four key components; the Heat Hub, the room thermostat, the radiator thermostat and the app. WISER offers a simple user interface, allowing multiple users to easily control heating across a number of rooms in a home, wherever they are, with the use of an app. This offers electrical engineers a fl exible approach to smart heating with the option of individual control in up to 16 rooms. Now is the time for electrical engineers to take advantage of the growing demand for enhanced systems that offer personalised room temperature control. With easy to use, easy to install systems readily available, it’s a no brainer. QUALITY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING MARTIN DAY GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE AT HOME “I use Bahco’s range of Insulated Screwdrivers daily! As a busy electrician I need tools that I can really trust. To do a quality job I need quality tools. I use Bahco Tools and would highly recommend them to apprentices and the electricians of the future!” AT WORK CHARGE POINT TESTING The UK’s leading manufacturer of EV charging points Over 65,000 EV charging points manufactured and supplied MARTIN DAY ELECTRICIAN LEEDS FOR SALES ENQUIRIES ON STREET The UK’s largest range of EV charging points EV charging points for the home, business and public sector 01709 731 731 VIEW OUR FULL PRODUCT RANGE AT BAHCO.COM SNA Europe [UK] Moorhead Way Bramley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 1YY For more details, either contact Rolec’s technical/support/sales team or visit your local electrical wholesaler Head office contact: t: ++44 (0) 1205 724754 f: ++44 (0) 1205 724876 [email protected] www.rolecserv.com