CEF TechTalking

With an increasing need to change consumer units to be able to hook up electric vehicles, solar panels and heat pumps, how can electricians safely and efficiently isolate the mains supply? Find out on this episode on TechTalking with special guest Ed Hand from Acoole Electrical.Topics:The problem of isolating mains supply for domestic and commercial propertiesThe solution offered by ACoole ElectricalWhy we need more safe isolation solutions

Electrical heating is the hot topic for this episode of TechTalking, and as Darren and Dave discover, there’s a lot more to it than panel heaters. Special guest Adam Bridgett of Heatstore shares his expertise.Topics:The Heatstore range of electrical heating productsThe Heatstore business and how it can support customers and contractorsFundamentals of heating and heat lossThe benefits of electric heatingPeriodic vs permanent heating – what’s best?Water heating optionsThe electrification of heat – more in the next series of TechTalks

Darren recalls some tricky installations from his days on the tools as TechTalking talks Door Entry Systems. Thankfully things have moved on a bit from the old analogue days, and we explore the latest innovations with Bradley Field from Legrand.Topics:How Legrand have helped make door entry systems easier to installRetrofitting analogue systemsHow Legrand can help contractors with quotations, specs and trainingSystems so simple even the sales team can install themBenefits of Legrand’s modular systemNEW Bticino kits

Darren and Dave are joined by Bob Bohannon, Head of Policy and Sustainability at the Lighting Industry Association (LIA), to discuss how this organisation supports the industry.Topics:History of the LIA and how it supports lighting manufacturers and installersHow the LIA leads consultations on behalf of the lighting industryROHS – Restriction of hazardous substances and what this means for fluorescent lampsHow LIA supports the industry with training What does sustainability mean for lighting?How LIA is creating a framework for emergency lighting

We’re talking controls and sensors on TechTalking and how they play an important role in energy saving. Darren and Dave are joined by Joshua P and James Wallace from Legrand.Topics:What can sensors control and what are they used for?What’s the difference between PIR and microwave sensors?Range of sensors available and examples of how they can be usedHow Legrand can support contractors with quotationsDALI standardsHow Legrand are becoming a more sustainable businessLegrand - https://fal.cn/3AjTQ

TechTalking talks connections and how to make them faster, easier and more resilient with Terry Boswell from WISKA. Join us for a closer look at the combi box, consumer unit relocator kits, earth plates and the gel that combats condensation.Topics:WISKA and Wago partnershipWISKA combi box and what it’s used forHow WISKA have developed consumer unit relocator kits to meet electrical standardsSealing and securing outdoor installations using WISKA’s gel products Earthing plates and gasketsShop the WISKA range here https://fal.cn/3A88v

On this episode of TechTalking we’re discussing EV installations with Kieran Jenkins & Ian Down of Proteus. Darren and Dave get to grips with single phase, triple phase, commercial and industrial solutions, the 722 regs and getting the right infrastructure in place for the EV revolution.Topics:Single phase distribution solutionsPre-wired distribution boardsIP65 rated enclosuresEV installations for commercial and industrial sitesPower availabilityThe difference of touch voltage regulations for EVThe need for governing standardsMeeting supply and demand for EV products

TechTalking talks trunking (nothing to do with elephants) and conduit, examining the products produced here in the UK by Marshall Tufflex. Darren and Dave talk to Jeremy and Barry about how they’re using more and more recycled materials to help contractors improve their sustainability credentials.Topics:History of Marshall TufflexHow trunking and conduit is made and where the recycled plastic comes fromHow Marshall Tufflex manage quality of materials and why white isn’t always whiteHow much recycled material goes into Marshall Tufflex trunking and conduit?The importance of sustainability credentials for supply chain partnersPackaging and recycling products after they’ve been used.Check out the range here https://fal.cn/3zLac

TechTalking returns with special guests Mark Williams and Paul Martin from Legrand explaining how their products are designed to make installations much faster and how they have rigorously tested them to ensure they meet the regulations to prevent premature collapse.Topics:How Legrand make their cable management products faster by designSafety features and UK-based manufacturingHistory of fire regulations related to cables and collapseHow and why Legrand has tested their cable management productsReassurance that products are tested to meet regulations 

In this episode of TechTalking, Darren and Dave talk Mineral Insulated Copper Cables (MICC) with Steve Williams of Wrexham Mineral Cables. Tune in to find out about how they’re made, tested and the benefits of using them in hazardous areas. Sadly, after recording this podcast, Steve Williams passed away. We’d like to share our sympathies with his family, friends and colleagues who wanted us to share this in tribute to him.Topics: • How Mineral Insulated Copper Cables (MICC) are manufactured at Wrexham Mineral Cables• The advantages of MICC cables over soft, polymer cables in hazardous areas• Is this type of cabling coming back on to the training curriculum?• Where Wrexham Mineral Cables have installed their cables• Installation and cost