Electrical Contracting News (ECN) September 2016 | Page 48
SPECIAL FEATURE
WIRING ACCESSORIES
PROBLEM SOLVER
The Timeguard ZV900 automatic switch load controller, primarily designed to eliminate
flicker, is also extending the LED loading that can be put on a single smart wall switch
to 200W.
The device was conceived to solve a problem created by the very small load that
2-wire smart wall switches with integral timing, PIR or photocell control draw down in
order to power themselves. The current is sufficient to cause flickering in low power
LED lighting. The patented Timeguard ZV900 controller solves the problem and can
be used with Timeguard or other manufacturers’ switches. Installers only need to fit one device per lighting circuit.
Adding value to the routine fitment of fused spurs by adding automatic timing is also made simple with the Timeguard
FST – (fused spur timeswitches). Installing the Timeguard devices as a replacement for an ordinary FCU is a simple
wiring job – quick and profitable.
You can choose between fused connection units (FCUs) with built-in 24 or seven day electronic timing and ones with
energy saving countdown timing – appliances are switched off automatically after periods of up to four hours.
All of the Timeguard FST and FBT (fused boost timer) models carry extended Timeguard guarantees.
For further information visit: www.timeguard.com
MAKE YOUR MARK
3M has a comprehensive range of identification products for electricians designed to make it easier to mark and label wires
for future maintenance and repair, from everyday electrical and control panel requirements, switches and outlets, through to
more specific automotive, marine, safety and security applications.
Products include ScotchCode Wire Markers by 3M, with a choice of sizes and forms, all of which are resistant to solvents,
oils and water.
The ScotchCode tape dispenser by 3M is a compact, easy to use marking solution and is provided with pre-loaded labels
(either pre-printed numbers, letters, or colour coded), with 10 refillable compartments. Alternatively, the ScotchCode
write-on tape dispenser by 3M is a compact system that gives electricians the flexibility to write their own labels with a
permanent marker pen, with a choice of three standard label sizes. For small volume jobs, ScotchCode marker
books by 3M contain self-laminating, write-on markers available in three pre-cut sizes.
Another option is the Grafoplast Trasp manual wire marking system by 3M, which offers
a complete system for all cable and wire marking requirements. A full range of pre-printed
alphanumeric character elements are available to be loaded into a versatile range of slide-on, or
snap-on sleeves.
For further information visit: www.3M.co.uk/electrical
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DEEP DESIGN
Metway has announced the launch of its new besa
box socket outlet range designed to fit standard
‘G’ type industry preferred connectors in 3, 4 and
6-pole versions.
All versions fit straight onto standard round UK
plastic or metal besa/conduit boxes.
The 6-pole version is designed with an extra deep
mounting plate to accommodate up to 12 1.5mm single
conductors (6 in/6 out), and are supplied in industry
standard black/blue mechanical coding, but will also be
available in black grey to service legacy installations.
Typical applications for this type of connector would
be any installation that has fire regulations insisting on
mechanical containment of cabling within the building
fabric, eg. where the use of conduit and conduit
boxes is required, examples of which are hospitals,
retail, government buildings and council offices.
The easy fit and connect besa box is supplied
with fixing screws. It offers an easy loop in and out
facilitated by double stacked terminal design on
mounting plate connectors. The latching plug feature
ensures and maintains positive connection.
Moulded in V0 grade plastic and rated at 16A,
230V AC +/- 10 per cent, 50Hz with a terminal
capacity of 2.5mm², this product is compliant
with BS733:2010+A1:2014 and the connectors
to BS61535.
For further information visit: www.metway.co.uk
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