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ISSUE 73 - JUNE /JULY 2019
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CELEBRATING FANTASY
LIGHTS GROUP
WANT TO
THANK ALL
OF OUR
LIGHT
PROFESSIONAL
AND PUBLIC
YEARS CUSTOMERS
FOR KEEPING
AHEAD US LIGHT
1989-2 01 9 YEARS AHEAD.
CONTENTS
Issue 73 - June/July 2019 In this issue...
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News & Views Products In Focus
5 ECA annual dinner
Over 100 members and 6 Making life easier
8 Pearl Anniversary
Excitement over EasyClick Fantasy Lights Group
guests enjoy annual night out
launch celebrates 30 years
19 Supplier Day
Eastern Electrical hosts trade
event
44 Complete control
Ansell Lighting launches
44 Lighting
Cutting edge developments
OCTO solution under microscope
19 ATC Energy showroom
launch
Ireland rugby legend performs 49 Shining bright
LED lighting technology on
49 Fegime Ireland
An in-depth look
the honours
the move
37 Community volunteers 60 Precision Switchgear
Praise for Irwin M&E’s nursery
project
93 The real thing
New Draka data cable
& Controls
Investing in it’s future
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NEWS ROI
VERDE LED
Announces Launch
Of €5M Finance
Fund
VERDE LED, an Irish manufacturer
of commercial energy saving
LED lighting solutions, recently
announced details of a €5million
fund it now has available for
customers to finance their energy
efficient lighting needs. A slice of this
€5million fund is available, interest
Xylem water solutions wins at SEAI free, to customers who wish to sign
up and receive financing directly
Energy Show with VERDE LED for products, without
the need for involvement of any
The Sustainable Energy Authority used for water and waste water
third party financial institutions. An
of Ireland (SEAI) welcomed 4,000 by recording acoustic activity
additional benefit of the finance
attendees to the SEAI Energy as it passes through a pipeline.
package is that VERDE LED maintains
Show, which took place in the RDS Commenting on the win, Jason
the lighting systems for the duration
in March. The event showed the Howlett from Xylem Water
of the contract, meaning the
vibrancy of the energy sector and Solutions said, “The SmartBall
customer does not need to allocate
the pace of innovation, as new is an innovative solution and
any maintenance budgets.
energy saving technologies come based on numerous case
Speaking at the launch, Daran
to the market. Part of this innovation studies can typically save 99%
Smith, Commercial Director of
was Xylem Water Solutions for its on a normal age based asset
VERDE LED said, “At VERDE LED, we
SmartBall which won both the replacement programme.
are invested in our client’s projects,
Overall Product of Show Award This award is recognition of
so offering interest- free financing
and the Innovation Award. The a pioneering product that is
was the progressive next step for us
SmartBall technology enables the ground breaking in its field.”
to solidify this investment directly.
easy identification of leaks in pipes www.xylem.com/en-ie
Creating cost–saving energy efficient
solutions is the way towards a more
accessible and greener Ireland.”
Future Energy Forum held in Dundalk www.verdeled.com
Energy leaders from Eirgrid of Technology. It was held
and ESB joined Martin McVicar, in association with Engineers
Founder of Combilift and Eamon Ireland’s North East region
Ryan, Leader of the Green Party and attended by over 100
to discuss the future direction of engineering professionals and
energy supply and demand at business leaders from the North
a recently-held Future Energy East. Energy innovation was a
Forum at Dundalk Institute core focus of the event.
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NEWS NI
OVER 100 MEMBERS ATTEND BLACK-TIE FUNCTION AT CULLODEN HOTEL...
Annual ECA dinner a great success
T
he annual Electrical Contractors’ Association
(ECA) dinner took place in the Culloden Hotel
recently. Over 100 members and their guests
attended the black-tie function which took place
on Friday March 29.
ECA Branch Chairman, Colin Cherry welcomed
members before delivering his address and
toasting the Association. ECA Branch Vice-
Chairman, Jim Pridham replied to the address and
toasted the Northern Ireland Branch. Left to right – David Taylor, SNIPEF, Colin Cherry ECA Branch Chairman, Jim Pridham ECA
Following the toasts, BBC journalist Stephen Vice President and Mrs Sue Pridham.
Watson delivered a repertoire of stories from the
world of entertainment and sport to members,
following which dinner was served.
“It was a very enjoyable evening which was well
attended and went off very smoothly,” said ECA
Regional Manager, Alfie Watterson.
“We were also pleased to be able to raise
approximately £1300 for Alzheimer’s on the night
as well.”
For more pictures from the ECA dinner please log
Richard Finlay, Crown Industries with colleagues and guests.
on to www.elecmagazine.com
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SUB METERING SYSTEM
EASYCLICK - A PROVEN SOLUTION FOR MAKING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS OF POWER
METERS INTO SWITCHBOARD AND DISTRIBUTION BOARDS RELIABLE AND ERROR-FREE...
Making life easier
R
FE and partners, Eastron monitoring software ConneX is also detected and added as your
Europe are delighted to available. metering network grows. You
introduce EasyClick which is In partnership with PAD Technology can assign your own ID’s, types,
a proven solution for making the Eastron has developed “ConneX” descriptions and physical locations
installation process of power meters sub metering system, which is on an uploaded floor plan or
into switchboard and distribution integrated with our data logging, schematic to each meter.
boards easy, reliable and error-free. remote monitoring and web HMI The resulting annotated floor plans
It’s a complete solution that platform. provide intuitive access to meter
includes MID panel and din The platform offers plug-and-play data. Reading data and problems
rail mounted meters and offers simplicity, with meters identified are easily found and localised
multi-circuit capabilities. Remote by meter serial numbers auto- within your organisation. As well as
Three-phase THREE-PHASE CURRENT TRANSFORNER
current REVERSED
RJ12 CABLE
transformers
A complete RJ12 CABLE
RS485 MODBUS
solution that
includes MID
Panel and din
COMMISIONING AND
rail mounted
CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
meters and offers
multi-circuit
capabilities.
(Remote
monitoring
software
“ConneX” is also
available)
FUSE TO VOLTAGE LOOM VOLTAGE OUTPUT
• Three-phase current • As a standard we use a three flow, phase sequence and the bus
transformers are connected phase internal power supply cabling on the RS485 output.
into the meter via a flexible RJ12 (typically other manufactures
Cable. The Current Transformer internally link L1+N). If you lose • Full range of meters from panel
can be mounted for either power to L1, the meter will not mounted MID approved to DIN rail
orientation. The standard cable only remain powered, it will mounted single load, dual load
and reversable cable (both identify which phase has the fault. and quad load (MID Pending).
included with the CT) will correct Free commissioning and
not only the phase sequence but configuration software allowing FREE CONFIGURATION
also the flow. There is no need to an engineer at a centralised SOFTWARE ALLOWING AN
reprogram the meter. point, to check all wiring from CT ENGINEER TO COMMISSION
“The platform offers plug-and-
play simplicity.”
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SUB METERING SYSTEM
HIGH ACCURACY PLUG IN PLAY METERING
SAVE UP
TO 85% OF SOLUTION THAT SAVES ON LABOUR
LABOUR COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL WIRED SYSTEMS
COST
using the floor plan interface, meter interrogation of individual meters RFE offer a range of robust, IP66,
data can be accessed via an via the web HMI and supports impact resistant HMI screens. They
intuitive search system. Individual integration into your existing BMS can provide a range of different
meter reports and collective via a range of interfaces, including screen sizes at different price points
summaries can be downloaded Modbus TCP. The powerful web to suit a variety of applications.
from both the HMI and the cloud HMI enables the rollout of both All are suitable for outdoor
service. Each datalogger can physical HMI touch screens as mounting, with ultra-bright screen
optionally push meter readings well as supporting HMI access on options available to allow viewing
up to the cloud based ConneX any networked device running in sunlight. Each comes with a
monitoring platform. an Internet browser, such as an responsive capacitive touch screen
The datalogger enables engineer’s laptop PC. for user interaction.
Quad load
metering
(e.g. lighting, general services,
motive power/other)
• Up to 4 x three-phase current transformers can be connected into
the meter via a flexible RJ12 Cable. The current transformer can be
mounted for either orientation. The standard cable and reversible
cable, which are both supplied, will correct not only the phase
sequence but also the flow. There is no need to reprogram the meter.
• Fuse to voltage input ready-made cable for both voltage reference
and power to the meter.
• RS485 Modbus allowing the meters to be daisy chained back to a
BMS or Energy Monitoring system.
RFE, Unit 19, Oak Road Business Park, Western Industrial Estate, Dublin 12.
T: 00353 1 465 9010 - E:sales@rfe.ie
rfe.ie
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COVER STORY
THREE SUCCESSFUL DECADES IN BOTH COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC LIGHTING…
Fantasy Lights Group
celebrates Pearl Anniversary
I
n celebrating 30 years in business, and brochures and, no matter on an hourly rate negotiated and
Fantasy Lights Group can look back how well you talk it up, it is never as agreed with the client beforehand.
over three successful decades of effective as the real thing. That’s why “We also provide an all-embracing
providing engineering-led lighting Fantasy Lights invites you to use their turn-key service that includes design,
design, consultancy and advice to Churchtown store in particular as your consultancy, advice and supply of
specifying professionals, contractors very own showrooms. all fittings and related/associated
and end-users in both commercial Fantasy Lights Group is also accessories and equipment. As
and domestic lighting. sysnonmous with Chrtistmas and we are providing the full turn-key
Today, more than ever, perhaps the festive lighting. service, the fee for the design,
greatest challenge facing specifiers “We are Ireland’s No 1 supplier in consultancy and advice service
and contractors is explaining to this sector and have a dedicated, is waived and provided free of
clients the massive choice of lighting purpose-designed Christmas/festive charge.
now available, how dynamic and showroom at our Walkinstown “Where the lighting professionals -
vibrant it is thanks to LED technology, premises,” said Fantasy Lights Group, architect, consultant or contractor -
and the limitless possibilities it offers. Chairman, Gabriel Byrne. already have their own designs then
Fantasy Lights’ unique showrooms “We offer a comprehensive lighting we are more than happy to provide
— one in Walkinstown and one in design, consultancy and advice the appropriate light fittings only.
Churchtown, Dublin — solve this service to professionals and end-users “However, more than anything
problem as they comprise fully- responsible for festive and decorative else, Fantasy Lights Group is about
functioning LED displays offering lighting, including city councils, delivering lighting solutions that
engaging pro-active presentations. county councils, local authorities, meet the need of the project/
Specifiers and contractors can use it shopping centre managers, property client, and that do so utilising all
to allow their clients to exprerience and facilities managers, retailer groups the benefits of the latest, most
the possibilities first hand. You can and architects. up-to-date LED-based lighting
only do so much with pictures “This is a fee-based service charged technology.”
125 Braemor Rd, Newtown Little, Churchtown, Co. Dublin, 14
T: 00353 (0) 1 460 1052
W: www.fantasylights.com
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COVER STORY
Enlighten, the professional LED &
Architectural Lighting Specialists
DUBLIN COMPANY IS SYNONYMOUS WITH PREMIER PRODUCT QUALITY AND SERVICE
EXCELLENCE..
E
nlighten is the professional and also be regulation compliant, the entire team.
architectural lighting division of energy-efficient, and cost-effective “The Enlighten brand is synonymous
Fantasy Lights Group. to install and run. with premier product quality and
When it comes to setting the right “Our supplier relationships are built service excellence. We are fully
mood or scene for a particular on 30 years of experience and, accredited to National Standards
project, Enlighten offers tailored, as a result, we have developed Authority of Ireland (NSAI) ISO 9001:
applications-based solutions that exclusive partnerships with some 2015 and are founding members of
are innovative, energy-efficient, of the most innovative lighting Lighting Association of Ireland (LAI).
and incorporate the most companies in the world. Thus, we “We ensure that the solutions
advanced management control continually excel in procuring the we provide are in compliance
systems on the market. latest LED lighting products that with all statutory and regulatory
“We have over 30 years’ produce dynamic and industry- requirements, while also achieving
experience in the field and our leading solutions. excellence in our customer service
designers and engineers work “Our multi-disciplinary approach and delivery.
very closely with architects and ensures that we provide the “Enlighten delivers superior
consultants to devise project- best engineering-led solutions products, superior solutions and
specific solutions,” said Enlighten incorporating innovative design, a superior service experience to
chairman, Gabriel Byrne. friendly service and total quality clients, the key features being
“Our value-driven philosophy is management throughout all phases responsibility, accountability and
not just about the provision of of every project. transparency derived through the
standard, off-the-shelf products but “Design is a key element of the implementation of our certified
more about providing bespoke, service we provide and we quality management system.
innovative LED solutions. have our own in-house design “We scrupulously monitor our
“We treat every project as a engineers who work closely with performance and engage
unique, stand-alone challenge the project architect, consulting in cyclical feedback analysis
requiring its own dedicated solution engineer and contractor to ensure to deliver greater customer
which blends, harmonises and that the benefits and features of satisfaction throughout each stage
is in sympathy with the ultimate the proposed solution are fully of our comprehensive service
objective of each project. It must understood and implemented by pipeline.”
Mulcahy Keane Estate, Greenhills Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12.
T: 00353 (0) 1 460 1052
W: www. Enlighten.ie
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WIRING DEVICES
MK ELECTRIC’S EMMA SEGELOV HELPS YOU…
Find the right fit
E
very project has its own needs
and challenges, and often it is
the contractor’s responsibility to
select the right wiring devices for the
building application.
Here, Emma Segelov, EMEA
Marketing Operations Manager
at MK Electric, looks at three key
solutions.
HOSPITALITY
When selecting wiring devices for
hospitality premises, reliability and
safety need to go hand-in-hand with
sophisticated design
Wiring devices that offer
two-part installation – a
functional module and a
clip-on frontplate - can be guarantees, comprehensive
an ideal solution. Once customer service and breadth of
the functional module is range.
installed, the frontplate For example, MK Electric has
can be replaced as many this year launched a new range
times as necessary. set to make its products more
Some two-part solutions widely accessible – MK Essentials.
can pose an issue in terms Designed to offer reliability, ease of
of usability, as a module fit and quality, MK Essentials offers a
without a coverplate will not meet it’s important to ensure that the broad range of white switches and
British Standards as a fully usable selected devices include Dynamic sockets suitable for smaller budgets,
device. With this in mind, contractors Device Recognition (DDR). This is a without compromising on customer
should check that the two-part feature which is designed to detect expectations.
device they choose is supplied with nuances in charging configurations Including quality USB outlets, LED
a recyclable coverplate. from a range of manufacturers and dimming, and Euro modules, the MK
react accordingly. In a busy school, Essentials range is also expandable,
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES college or university this ensures as Grid frontplates from the range
Earlier this year, the Government optimal and efficient charging, are compatible with MK Electric’s
issued its Education Technology saving valuable time and resources. Grid Plus range of modules. With a
Strategy, which aims to utilise 25-year guarantee, MK Essentials
technology to make learning more SMALLER BUDGETS provides contractors with a budget-
accessible whilst cutting costs and Lower budgets shouldn’t mean friendly, reliable solution, no matter
reducing the burden on teachers. lower quality, especially when it what the project.
In order to achieve this, a huge shift comes to crucial items such as Look for ranges, such as MK
in infrastructure is required, and wiring devices. Essentials, which include features
one of the most obvious elements Choosing a value range from a such as backed out and captive
to this is the provision of charging well-respected manufacturer is screws for an easy and convenient
capabilities. one way to meet a lower budget. fit, and aesthetic benefits such as
With this in mind, wiring device By choosing an established brand, a screwless design and high gloss
ranges which offer USB integrated contractors can benefit from the finish.
charging are a good choice for reassurance of proven engineering W: www.mkelectric.com/en-gb/
educational builds. However, expertise, along with robust product Pages/default.aspx
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‘MICHAEL MARTIN WILL PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN OUR FUTURE GROWTH PLANS’...
Lightsource appoints new
Commercial Sales Director
L
ightsource, the Belfast based
Michael Martin, Commercial
project lighting company, has Sales Director, Lightsource.
appointed Michael Martin as its
Commercial Sales Director.
Michael will lead the team in
securing new contracts across
Ireland & UK and support its existing
client base.
Michael joins Lightsource with over
30 years’ experience in the lighting
industry, namely, as the Ireland
Regional Director for Zumtobel
Group, where Michael had
overseen key projects in the areas
of education, retail, health and
amenity sectors.
Commenting on his appointment,
Michael Martin said: “It is an
honour and privilege for me to join
Lightsource at an important time in
its continued growth. I am joining a
team with considerable experience
in architectural and decorative
lighting and as a respected partner
to architects, interior designers,
design teams and their clients.
“My appointment is the company’s
“Michael’s experience within
13th and a real signal of intention. Ireland’s lighting industry and his track
Lightsource has now grown to record made this appointment
become one of the biggest project
lighting teams in Northern Ireland.” a strategic move for us.”
Anthony Brown, Lightsource
founder, said: “The wealth of
Michael’s experience within Awards for ‘Lighting Project Of Northern Ireland - Intra Lighting,
Ireland’s lighting industry and The Year’. Other recent lighting Linea Light Group and the world-
his track record made this projects include the Belfast City renowned Flos.”
appointment a strategic move Airport Security area, Bullitt Hotel, Future growth for Lightsource is
for us, and I have no doubt that Belfast – winner of ‘Newcomer of moving at pace with plans to move
Michael will play an important the year 2018, and the restaurant into a purpose-built showroom,
leadership role in our future growth and clubhouse at the Gleneagles August 2019, which will deliver a
plans.” Golf Resort. unique, customer focussed lighting
Lightsource has been involved Michael continued: “I will continue design studio.
in a large number of prestigious to work with my existing customers, Michael concluded: “We want to
contracts and recently provided partnerships and clients where I develop an all-in-one customer
bespoke lighting & architectural have relationships built up over the experience. We are really excited
solutions for the £53 million pound course of 30 years, but also look about what the future will bring.”
Grand Central Hotel in Belfast - a forward to presenting Lightsource’s T: +44 (0)28 9066 6615
finalist in this year’s NI Electrical exclusive architectural brands for www.thelightsource.co.uk
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BELFAST COMPANY ADDS
CONCORDIA ACADEMY TO
ITS IMPRESSIVE PORTFOLIO
OF COMPLETED PROJECTS...
Atlas World
is top of
the class
W
hen it comes to high quality
work at schools across the
UK, Atlas World has nothing
to learn.
The Belfast-based company has just
finished a major piece of work as part
of the The McAvoy Group’s cutting-
edge project to deliver a new school
in the London Borough of Havering.
Appointed by the project’s electrical
contractor, AEM Ltd, Atlas World,
installed multi-disciplines including a
Grade 3 PD6662 intruder alarm and
a BS5839 fire alarm system. They also
installed a fully networked IP access
control and an IP video surveillance
system at the new school. Other
disciplines included an integrated
disabled refuge and disabled toilet
alarm.
“We are very pleased with how this
job went,” said Atlas World Account
PICTURES COURTESY OF THE McAVOY GROUP.
Manager, Stephen Crumley.
“Atlas has completed over 20
major jobs like this across England,
including a number of schools, over
the past three years. With many
years of experience we are now well
structured to deliver throughout the
UK. We also provide comprehensive
after-service and monitoring.”
The Concordia Academy project
saw the The McAvoy Group build the
“Atlas World provides a full range
of fire and security solutions.”
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“Atlas will design
the fire and security
system best suited to
the job’s requirements
and to satisfy all
regulatory obligations.”
2,972m2 school offsite. The building work with AEM Ltd. of fire and security solutions, from
was then craned into position as 67 “It was good to team up again initial design through to installation,
steel-framed building modules in with AEM Ltd, we have worked on commissioning and maintenance.
just 12 days, on the site of a former a number of projects with them With their experience, expertise and
nurses’ home in Romford. and enjoy a positive working product knowledge, Atlas will design
The project also presented Atlas relationship with Antrim Electrical,” the fire and security system best
World with the opportunity to work said Stephen Crumley. suited to the job’s requirements and
with AEM Ltd to further develop “In the end the Concordia to satisfy all regulatory obligations.
what is already a very good Academy project was pretty Atlas World provides a full design,
working relationship. straightforward for us and we install, commission and after care
“We have worked with Atlas World delivered it on time. But we are service on new-build, retro-fit and
for many years on similar projects comfortable and well-versed at system upgrade projects. Atlas
throughout the UK. We have doing these kinds of jobs, as a World is the perfect partner to fit in
always found them reliable and company our infrastructure is in with any D&B construction team.
consistent in terms of getting the place to deal with any challenges Atlas takes pride in delivering a
projects delivered and handed working across the UK may bring.” comprehensive and reliable service.
over in a timely fashion,” said AEM Atlas and AEM are set to come After a system is installed, Atlas
Ltd Contracts Manager, Jonathan together for another major school provides maintenance and servicing
Clarke. job, this time at Paxton Academy support provided by their team
Atlas World was equally pleased to in Croydon, Surrey. of qualified engineers and 24/7
be able to continue its portfolio of Atlas World provides a full range customer service desk.
Atlas World, Unit 1 Glenbank, 720 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 8AD
T: 0044 (0)28 9039 1000 – E: info@atlasworld.co.uk
www.atlasworld.co.uk
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THE NEXT STEP IN THE EVOLUTION OF PROTECTION…
Eaton introduces the AFDD+
D
id you know that approx.
25% of all residential fires are
electrically ignited?
Eaton’s innovative three-in-one
AFDD+, arc fault detection device
with integrated MCB/RCD, protects
people, property and assets against
fire hazard caused by arcs. This new
Eaton component detects high
frequency patterns in end circuits
that indicate the existence of an
arc and will automatically switch off
the end circuit to minimize the risk
of fires.
An arc fault, which could be
described as a ‘micro-lightning’, is a
high power discharge of electricity
between two or more conductors,
generating a build-up of heat current signals, to provide (e.g. museums) or goods of a
that can damage the insulation sensitive detection of fault currents, high value, as well as central
of a wire and trigger a fire. Arc combined with avoidance of infrastructure (transshipment
faults occur frequently arising from nuisance tripping. The EATON points of goods) which includes,
vulnerable points in an electrical AFDD+ has been developed to amongst others, train stations,
installation, due to factors including ensure that other high frequent airports.
damaged wiring, which can be signals on the grid do not interfere
caused by rodents, overexposure to with its detection capability. MULTIPLE PROTECTION IN
sunlight or misguided drilling. The installation of arc fault ONE DEVICE
Arcs can occur suddenly or detection devices (AFDDs) Besides the Arc Fault Detection
develop over many years, creating is recommended under the Device function the new AFDD+
a hidden danger for people. international standard IEC 60364 integrates MCB and RCCB
A fast detection of an arc is (Part 4-42). Some countries, such functionality in a single device
therefore crucially important. Long- as Germany, have implemented protecting against arcs, as well
established protection devices such national codes that require as residual current, overcurrent
as RCDs and MCBs most often are their use in certain specified and short circuits. Utilising digital
not able to detect arcs. Serial and circumstances, making them technology, it is more accurate
parallel arc faults in final circuits partly mandatory. In the US, where than product standards require
are sometimes also referred to as AFDDs are known as arc fault and offering easy fault-finding
low-current arc faults which were circuit interrupters (AFCIs), the use indicating the type of fault that
undetectable until the invention of of arc fault detection is required caused the tripping of the device.
the Arc Fault Detection Devices. by the National Electric Code. This As such, the AFDD+ is cost-
protection device is particularly effective, robust, reliable and
FAST AND SENSITIVE suitable and recommended for complete easy-to-install solution,
DETECTION OF ARC FAULTS buildings where people reside that contributes to increased
An AFDD+ uses embedded temporarily or permanently, safety protecting people,
processing and smart evaluation of buildings with irreplaceable goods property and assets.
TEC Electric, Units F2/F3 Weatherwell Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin,
D22 HN36 Ireland. Tel +353 (1) 4572445 - Email; electrical@tec.ie
www.TECelectric.ie
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CIF issues warning
on wages increases
in sectoral
employment order
(SEO)
The CIF has warned that the
decision to increase wages by
2.7% per annum for the next two
The recent supplier day hosted by Eastern Electrical was very well attended.
years will put pressure on regional
construction companies still in
Eastern Electrical delighted with recovery mode. CIF Director
General, Tom Parlon, said, “The
success of supplier day reality in regional Ireland is that
there is not enough activity to
Eastern Electrical (Ballymount, to legislation affecting different
sustain construction companies in
Dublin) recently held a very well product sectors including cable,
those areas. We have consistently
attended supplier day in the Red lighting and containment.
highlighted the disparity in activity
Cow Moran’s Hotel. “A prize draw raffle held on the
between the Greater Dublin Area
The event provided an opportunity day saw lucky customers walk
and the rest of Ireland. Our regional
for suppliers to showcase some of off with an iPad and a Dyson
contractors and housebuilders
their specified products. vacuum cleaner and the event
are reporting low levels of activity
“With technology changing at was deemed to have been very
in the regions already. This wage
a fast pace and with a desire to successful.
increase will put more pressure
demonstrate the vast range of “It certainly proved to be a very
on these companies making the
different products and suppliers popular event for both attendees
delivery of essential housebuilding,
that we deal with, our trade event and suppliers and demonstrated
infrastructure delivery and job
for customers was extremely that we stock an impressive
creation in the regions even more
well received,” said Ballymount and extremely varied range of
parlous.” He added that balanced
manager, James Given products.”
regional development and growth
“Key suppliers were on hand to For a gallery of pictures from the
in regional cities and towns is
show off their latest products and supplier day log on to
fundamental to the delivery of
to update visitors on the changes www.elecmagazine.com
Project 2040 and the creation of a
sustainable Irish economy. “We are
again warning that without strong
construction companies operating
in the regions, Project 2040 is under
threat.”
ATC Energy Showroom launched
Irish Rugby legend Devin Toner, pictured with some ATC Staff,
launches the new ATC Energy Showroom. The showroom is dedicated
to the full range of ATC Products and can be visited by appointment
CIF Director
through your local contact. ATC will be rolling out training days during General,
the coming months and would love to see you there. Tom Parlon
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DUBLIN BASED ESSENTRA COMPONENTS EXPLAINS
PLASTIC V METAL FASTENERS...
Plastic is out-of-this-world
W
hen it comes to out-of-this- give you high strength to weight
world fastening solutions ratio, don’t absorb water, and
plastic is giving metal a run withstand chemicals and corrosive
for its money. substances such as diesel fuel and
Plastic is used in space - for petrol.
example the Hubble Telescope and Plastic is resistant to UV rays. That
International Space Station are held being said, some plastics do absorb
together using plastic fasteners. UV rays and develop free radicals
Back on earth plastic fasteners can that corrode, so if UV protection is
offer significant advantages over important, opt for fasteners made
their metallic counterparts. from polyimides or FEP. A good rule of thumb when deciding
Metal fasteners can corrode and Plastic fasteners are ideal for between plastic and metal fasteners
develop rust over time, especially electrical or electronic applications is to think about your application.
when exposed to moisture or salty where non-conductivity of heat If environmental, thermal, weight,
conditions. or electricity may be a critical chemical or electrical properties
Corrosion, leads to degradation, so property. need to be considered there are
if it’s corrosion-resistant fasteners you Plastics can cost and weigh less probably good reasons to go with
need, then often you want plastic. and for many industries such as plastic fasteners.
If your product will face salt-water automotive manufacturing this T: 00353 (0)1 806 2266
conditions, consider fasteners made means improved performance and E: sales@essentracomponents.ie
from PVC, Isoplast or PET which also efficiency. www.essentracomponents.ie
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HIGH QUALITY CABLE WITH CONSISTENT COLOURS AND
SHORT LEAD TIMES – ALL MANUFACTURTED IN THE UK...
Clynder Cables understands
that reliability is key
C
lynder Cables is a company the company’s drive to maintain the
which understands that highest standards. Its Tri-rated cable
reliability is everything when holds UL, CSA and BSI accreditations
sourcing cable. and its 2491X and 2491B cables are
The company has over 35 years of BASEC approved.
experience in the supply of British Founded in Huyton, Merseyside known electrical wholesalers and
manufactured industrial electrical in 1983, Clynder Cables quickly distributors in the UK and Ireland.
cables to the UK, European established itself as the leading In recent years Clynder has
and International markets, and brand for British-made, high quality broadened its product range with
specialises is single core cables such Tri-rated panel and switchgear the ‘Superflex’ range of highly
as its well-known Tri-rated cable. wiring. In 2002 the company flexible Tri-rated panel wires, cables
With all the company’s cable relocated to Manchester, where it with remarkable properties of
manufactured in the UK, Clynder strengthened the distribution side of flexibility and bending radius. Other
ensures high quality products with the business, expanded the product products include 2491X and 2491B
consistent colours either ex-stock or range and promoted the Clynder panel wires, Def. Stan equipment
on short lead times. This is a key area Cables brand. wires and multicores.
when providing that all-important The company’s cable is supplied T: +44(0)161 629 9333
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QUIKREEL TAKES THE FRUSTRATION OUT OF WORKING WITH CABLE...
A stroke of genius
A
ny intelligent fool can make
Padraic Lenaghan with
things bigger, more complex, his QuikReel invention.
and more violent. It takes
a touch of genius, and a lot of
courage, to move in the opposite
direction.”
This famous quote from Albert
Einstein could easily be talking
about a new invention by a
County Louth electrician and his
four-year challenge to get it to the
marketplace.
QuikReel, an invention by Padraic
Lenaghan aimed at eliminating
the frustrations of anyone working
with cables such as damaging the
reel, cable spiralling off broken
cardboard and kinks and curls,
went on sale last month.
And the Hackballscross man is
delighted with the early feedback
and sales for a product which has mind,” he said. “I began to spin the secures it to keep your cable reel
been praised for its simple design plate and it rotated on itself very dry and protected. The easiest
and construction. easily. way to describe the action is
“Now the product is out there I “The dish was about 14 inches comparing it to a child’s spinning
have heard a lot of comments from across and it looked about the top which spins on its own axis
electricians along the lines of ‘why same size as my reel of cable, so I with only one point coming into
had this not been invented 20 years put my cable reel in the dish and contact with the ground.
ago’,” said Padraic. began drawing out the cable. From the initial concept through
Padraic’s eureka moment came To my amazement the dish spun to the development of the
when he was rewiring a farmhouse around in the same place while I prototypes and eventually to the
and found an old blue and white drew the cable.” marketplace it has taken four
enamel dish in the roofspace - the Padraic worked through some years of hard work for Padraic. The
kind they used back in the day for design concepts and looked at the process certainly hasn’t put him off
washing and shaving. “I put it on pros and cons of each before he as he already has plans for future
the floor and an idea flashed in my developed a number of prototypes. prototypes.
“The first one I developed was “It has been exciting though, from
approximately 17 inches wide and conjuring up the idea to bringing
someone made the comment that it to the marketplace has been a
it could be too cumbersome for great experience.”
packing into a van,” said Padraic. “I have a great relationship with
“This was all vital feedback which I Super Rod. When I met them to
took on board and I tweaked and demonstrate QuikReel they liked it
changed things as I went.” immediately which was great.”
The more compact and user-friendly QuikReel will be available in
final version makes cable dispensing Ireland across a range of electrical
trouble-free. It’s lightweight, sturdy wholesalers from June.
and compact and fits most popular
cable reel sizes. It’s easy to load For sales and more information on
and the compression gland nut QuikReel visit www.super-rod.co.uk
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contin
Intelligent electrical solutions
ue
succes d
s to
William
Farrell
for modern environments
s Ltd
Core Solutions worked with William Farrell Ltd to deliver a full underfloor to desk power
fitout to Blocks A, B, C, Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin.
The solution contributes to providing a flexible and adaptable workplace to this flagship renovation project,
which achieved LEED Platinum Certification and won the Green Project of the Year Award at the Irish Construction
Industry Awards 2016.
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LONG-STANDING CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS AND A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY ARE STILL
THE PRINCIPLES UNDERPINNING BUSINESS AT WILLIAM FARRELL LTD, A COMPANY
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS IN OPERATION NEXT YEAR…
Building on success
B
ack in 1985, right in the Chairman at the company. William Farrell Ltd started
middle of an economic Mike Farrell will assume the out purely as an electrical
downturn, Billy Farrell position of Managing Director contractor. While that remains
decided to take the leap and alongside Company the mainstay of the business,
and establish an electrical Director Derek Murphy, will the company has evolved
contracting business. Since take over the reins in driving over the years and now
then, William Farrell Ltd has the business forward. While it’s provides both electrical and
survived the rigours of several certainly a changing of the mechanical services, turnkey
recessions to become one of guard, says Mike, it’s been design and build and full g
the most trusted engineering in the works for a long time.
solutions providers in the “We have been preparing
country. From the beginning, for this change for quite a
the company’s underlying while. Derek has over 20 years’
ethos centred on providing experience in the business
the client with a superior while I’ve been in the industry
service and ensuring that client for over 10 years. Maintaining
returned time and again. This standards and ensuring that
year, Billy is set to retire from his the company values instilled
position of Managing Director by Billy 35 years ago are
and take up his new role of upheld is our key objective.”
William Farrell Limited, M50 Business Park, Ballymount Avenue, Dublin 18.
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Pictured left to right are Billy Farrell, Mike Farrell, Derek Murphy.
project management services. the industry. We’ve been able expansion and development.
A dedicated BIM department to build on the name of the A growing client portfolio
ensures the company is as business that Billy worked so means William Farrell Ltd works
technologically advanced hard to create,” says Mike. across a number of diverse
as its clients and contractors. William Farrell Ltd also offers sectors. Current projects
Projects span a wide range a successful FM division. Five include enabling works at the
of sectors including medical, years ago, a full-time manager National Maternity Hospital
pharmaceutical, commercial was taken on to further drive in St Vincent’s University
fit-outs, hotels that side of the Hospital, Dublin. “We’re on
and mixed-use business. “It’s an site with both Sisk and John
developments. “A growing excellent part of the Paul Construction on these
Thanks to a client portfolio business and means projects. There are three
buoyant, healthy means William we can offer our elements to the jobs; the
business, the Farrell Ltd clients a bespoke, installation of new MV and LV
company recently works across dedicated service. power distribution to cater for
expanded and a number Alongside the the new power requirements
moved to a new full-time manager, at the hospital, the extension g
of diverse
state-of-the-art we are continually
sectors.”
premises in Dublin expanding the
12. “That expansion division for all our
is due to the excellent client client direct works.” To further
base that the team has built drive the business, another
up over the last 35 years. appointment was made last
The company has forged year. Senior Director Chris
a significant amount of Duffy came to the company
healthy relationships with from a tier 1 contracting
consulting engineers and firm; his appointment was a
main contractors throughout key part of the company’s
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Pictured left to right are Mark Keenan, tony Kennedy, Edward Dunne, Colin Sweeney, Ken Maher and Akash Saxena.
of the multi-storey carpark completing projects to a very definitely wanted as the lay-
and the construction of a high standard has kept us to out in our last premises was a
new pharmacy department the forefront of the industry bit disjointed. Now, the space
for the existing hospital.” The for several years. We have in our new facility is much
company has just completed also started to expand our more conducive to open
work on Number One reach beyond Dublin and working relationships between
Ballsbridge, a flagship project have completed projects all teams.”
consisting of 90 apartments, nationally,” said Mike. A management team
14,000 sq m of office space A new state-of-the-art consisting of over 20 highly
and 14 retail units. Other premises in Dublin 12 reflects qualified and experienced
projects include the Oracle the company’s success and professionals are now
campus in Eastpoint Business the trust that clients have benefitting from the new
Park and two hotels in the placed in William Farrell Ltd modern premises. “It will
city centre – a 160 bed over the past few years. allow us to work more
aparthotel on Ormond Quay “We’ve taken about 4000 sq ft collaboratively and service
with Bennett Construction of office space which includes our clients to an even higher
and a 135 bed hotel just high tech meeting rooms, standard,” said Mike. An g
off Grafton Street with M&P conference facilities, a new
Construction. “We’ve also BIM desk and collaboration
entered the pharmaceutical spaces. A new funky canteen
sector and recently including arcade games and
completed a 500MW CHP table tennis has made the
plant installation in Drogheda area that bit more enjoyable
and a medical device for everybody. It’s great for
production line. Diversification staff interaction and morale.”
has always played a major A large open-plan layout
role at William Farrell Ltd. allows for more collaboration.
Entering new markets and “That was something we
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Pictured left to right are Michael Moran, Oggy Radovic, Owen McSweeney and Hira Gurung.
apprenticeship programme, qualified electricians who can drive in pushing the business
outside of and additional progress through the business. forward and also highlights
to the Solas scheme, is also In a market where you have its commitment to keeping
in place at William Farrell such demand for electricians, up with an evolving industry.
Ltd and it’s here where the it’s really important to build “Smart buildings are set to
company sources much that loyalty and create a become a massive part of
of its talent. “Company strong pipeline of electricians our industry so we’ve recently
Director Derek Murphy runs coming through the engaged with the Internet of
the popular programme. company.” Development and Things. We’ve allied ourselves
Apprentices get assigned retention of key talent is critical with different providers of
additional assignments, , they to the business’ success. IoT services to enable smart
get mentored and they get Special mention must go to buildings and we also have
evaluated on a six monthly Tony Kennedy, John Doherty, a dedicated engineer, Colin
basis. If an apprentice Eddie Dunne, Dean Fields and Sweeney, who’s looking after
doesn’t have experience in a Trevor Mageean who have a that side of the business.”
particular area, we set them combined 130 years of service Colin trained as an apprentice
specific tasks.” Apprentices in the company. with William Farrell Ltd. “That’s g
will have to document their William Farrell Ltd’s
experiences and display expertise and high levels of
their understanding of workmanship have been
the process from both a recognised several times
theoretical and practical over the years. In 2018, the
point of view. “They’ll also company was shortlisted for
be judged on their findings. both ‘Large Contract of the
We’re not just making sure Year’ and ‘Large Contractor
we’re getting guys through of the Year’ at the Electrical
an apprenticeship, we’re Awards. That recognition
producing really good emphasises the company’s
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Pictured left to right are Daniel Callery, Michael Kenny, Chris Duffy and Valerie Chong.
particularly important to us, management system, we’ve software applications have
building and promoting our been completely accident increased productivity
staff from within. A lot of the free since its introduction,” said and allowed us to be
people in key positions within Warren Lynch, Procurement more efficient. We’re
our business have been with Manager at William Farrell committed to implementing
us a long time; they’ve come Ltd. Buy-in from staff has technologically advanced
up through the ranks in the transformed the culture at software solutions that allow
business. Quite often they’ve the company and has led to us to drive the business
gone off to get experience additional procedures being forward and offer our clients
elsewhere but we’ve recruited introduced to coincide with the best possible service,”
them back and they now new best practice coming out, said Warren.
hold senior positions within our like the Electrical Safe Systems Client satisfaction has been
business.” of Work (ESSOW). the backbone of William
Both quality and health and A new initiative that Farrell Ltd for nearly 35 years.
safety are crucial aspects of encourages staff members to With Mike and Derek at the
the William Farrell business. promote a culture of Health helm, that ethos is surely set
On health and safety, the & Safety is also working to continue.
company is certified to OHSAS well. “We award a prize on
1800:2007. “We’re certified a monthly basis which is
with the NSAI and through increasing awareness and
that, we have implemented ensuring our staff are quick to
a full health and safety report potential accidents and
management system which all near misses which we take
of our employees are trained very seriously,” says Warren.
on. It’s consistent throughout Quality is another area where
the business and it’s used on the company has invested
all of our projects. As a direct heavily and achieved ISO
result of introducing that 9001 certification. “Different
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