For the ultimate protection, fit the Aico Ei2110 Multi-Sensor fire alarm – part of the “intelligent fire” or “i-fire” Series. A mains powered alarm, the Aico Ei2110 multi-sensor alarm has the added benefit of built-in, tamper-proof rechargeable Lithium cells as back-up. But the real key to the Aico Ei2110 is its two separate sensing technologies – Optical and Heat.  As such, the unit is capable of monitoring two very different by-products of a fire – smoke and heat – so that its response to all fire types is significantly improved when compared with traditional single sensor type units.  It also makes it less vulnerable to false alarms.

Main features of the Aico Ei2110 multi-sensor alarm

• Two sensors included, the Optical sensor and the Heat detector;
• Improved response to all the different fire types;
• This alarm responds to both slow smouldering fires(sofas, TVs) and fast flaming fires(Papers, clothing, etc);
• The unique automatic “dust compensation” reduces the false alarms;
• One single person test feature – allows you to easily check the interconnected alarms;
• This multi-sensor alarm is third party accredited by BSI(BS EN 14604: 2005);
• It can be used for siting in the hallway, in the landing area, in the living room, or in the bedroom(guidance only; see BS 5839-6:2004 for full info);
• Mains powered multi-sensor Aico alarm;
• 10 year rechargeable Lithium Back-Up battery;
• Easi-fit Technology – easy to install;
• Can be either hard-wired or connected via RadioLINK;
• Includes Test / Hush button;
• This multi-sensor alarm has a 5 year guarantee.

The Building Regulations for the houses with more than 2 storeys state that there needs to be a detector in every room. There are two main ways to inter-link / connect the detectors that need to be installed into the different kind of rooms/spaces existing in this kind of homes: either a hard-wired connection(you will need to put up wires to connect the alarms, mainly practiced in places where a renovation work is in progress/there is a possibility to do this/new built places) or wireless interconnection(in any building that one does not want to “digg into the walls” or re-model the house, in the grade 2 rated buildings, old homes, or in any situation). As regards the Grade 2 listed buildings – the historical ones, protected by law – any modification / damage to the wall or the ceiling both inside and outside is prohibited – for these cases, it is recommended to install a wireless RadioLINK interconnection for the different detectors to be sited.

Aico Ei2110 For the Ultimate Protection – the hard-wired connection

For the Ultimate Protection for your house, the Aico Ei2110 can be hard-wired with the following devices to have a circuit of home fire detection system:

• Relay Base - the Aico Ei128R(fits under the alarms, has volt-free relay contacts; also available as the Aico Ei128RBU with battery back-up);
• Remote control switch – the Aico Ei1529RC(test and hush alarm, identity triggered alarm, it can be wired anywhere in the system);
• Switched input module – the Aico Ei129(connects to the switched contacts, and triggers the alarms when contacts are close);
• Optional Alarm for Hard of Hearing – the Aico Ei169/160(mains alarm with battery back-up, flashing strobe, vibrating pad for pillows);
• Optional CO alarm – the Aico Ei261ENRC(Mains alarm with rechargeable back-up, can interconnect with the smoke alarms, and must use an Aico Ei1529RC switch);
• Call point – the Aico MCP401RC(no replacing glass, reset with key, can be wired anywhere in the system);

Aico Ei2110 for the Ultimate Protection – Wireless connection with the RadioLINK base

When is connected with the RadioLINK base (which provides wireless connection) – the Aico Ei2110 connected with the Aico Ei168RC base – the fire detection system is connected via the radio waves, using:

• Relay Module – the Aico Ei428(mains with rechargeable back-up, volt-free relay contacts, the Aico Ei428SK is pre-wired for Warden Call);
• Remote control Switch – the Aico Ei411H(test and hush alarms, identify triggered alarm, completely wireless, battery powered – up to 10years life);
• Switched input module – the Aico Ei408(connect to switched contacts, triggers alarms when contacts are close);
• Repeater module – the Aico Ei420(mains powered, repeats the RF signals, extends range);
• Optional Alarm for Hard of Hearing – the Aico Ei170RF/Aico Ei171RF(mains with battery back-up, strobe and vibrating pad for pillows, Aico Ei171RF strobe only);
• Optional CO alarm – the Aico Ei262(mains alarm with rechargeable back-up, wireless interconnect with smoke alarms; must use an Aico Ei411H switch);
• Call point – the Aico Ei407(no replacing glass, completely wireless, battery powered – up to 10year life);

You can order the Aico Ei2110 at the Domestic Fire Alarms via our website, or view more details at Fire-Detect.co.uk.

Installing Sockets in the Bathrooms

Sockets are not allowed to be installed in bathrooms or the shower rooms (apart from shaver-supply units), unless they can be fitted at least three metres from the bath(bathtub) or shower. Shaver-supply units must be a safe distance from the bath or shower to avoid splashes.

Installing Lights in the Bathrooms

Enclosed ceiling lights are preferable to the pendants (the ones that hang down from the ceiling) light fittings. All the light fittings that are not enclosed, should be out of reach of someone using, or still wet from using, the bath or shower.

The IP rating for the light fittings that are to be mounted in the bathroom has to be high enough for them to be fitted there – see the permissible IP ratings for the bathroom lights. A ceiling-mounted pull-cord switch with the cord made of insulating material is the safest option for a bathroom. Standard wall-mounted light switches are a possible danger because of dampness and wet hands.

Installing Heaters and towel rails in the Bathrooms

Central heating is the safest way of keeping a bathroom warm. But if you have an electric room heater, it must be fixed at a safe distance from the bath or shower – it has to be outside of the reach of the splashing of water.

The electric and gas water heaters in a bathroom must be fixed and permanently wired, unless they are powered by a socket fitted three metres from a bath or shower. Electric heaters should preferably be controlled by a pull cord or a switch outside the bathroom.

Safely Installing Showers

An electric shower must be supplied on its own circuit direct from the consumer unit.

Please Don’t bring any mains-powered portable appliances such as hairdryers, heaters or radios into a bathroom. You could be severely injured or die. You can get a fixed hairdryer with hot air delivered through a flexible plastic pipe installed in bathrooms.

These tips, along with other Electrical Safety Considerations for Home Appliances & Home usage – can be found on the Electrical Safety Council website. Remember: when you want to install the Bathroom Lights, the Bathroom Sockets or the Bathroom Heating Solutions / Hand Dryers, you have to keep in mind these simple rules and even better, consult an electrician.

• the 4W/5W Intensity LED 50mm GU10 – a direct replacement for the 35W or 50W Halogen GU10;
• the 4W/5W Intensity LED 50mm MR16 – a direct replacement for Halogen Dichroic MR16;
• the 2W Intensity LED 35mm MR11 – a direct replacement for Halogen Dichroic MR11;

The 4W/5W Intensity LED 50mm GU10

These LED energy saving lamps are a direct replacement for the 35W or 50W Halogen GU10 light bulbs.

• Voltage/Hz: 240v/50Hz;
• Burning Life: 30,000 Hrs;
• Beam Angle: 38º;
• Correlated Colour Temperature: 2700K/4000K;
• BELL 05130 – 4w lux 450/1m: Equivalent to 20w Halogen, Non dimmable;
• BELL 05125/24 – the GU10LED5 – 5w lux 620/1m, Equivalent to 35w Halogen, Non dimmable;
• 80% Energy Saving – LED ES lamps.

The 4W / 5W Intensity LED 50mm MR16

These LED Energy Saving light bulbs are a direct replacement for the Halogen Lamps, the Dichroic MR16 light bulbs.

• Voltage/Hz: 12v/50Hz;
• Burning Life: 30,000 Hrs;
• Beam Angle: 38º;
• Correlated Colour Temperature: 2700K;
• BELL 05180 – 4w lux 500/1m, Equivalent to 20w Halogen, Non dimmable, Line Driver required;
• BELL 05185 – 5w lux 630/1m, Equivalent to 35w Halogen, Non dimmable, Line Driver required;
• 80% Energy Saving – LED Energy Saving Lamps.

The 2W Intensity LED 35mm MR11

These LED Energy Saving lamps are a direct replacement for the Halogen Dichroic MR11 lamps.

• Voltage/Hz: 12v/50Hz;
• Burning Life: 30,000 Hrs;
• Beam Angle: 38º;
• Correlated Colour Temperature: 2700K;
• BELL 05135 – 2w lux 200/1m, Equivalent to 10w Halogen, Non dimmable Line Driver required;
• 80% Energy Saving – LED Energy Saving Lamps.

The Intensity LED Range compared with low grade imports

Energy Saving Conversion Chart – consult below some basic characteristics that differentiate low grade imports from the Intensity LED range:

Low Grade Far East Imports

• The Cool White (6000K) colour temperature is creating a cold harsh light;
• The narrow beam angles gives the impression of bright light at close distance;
• The poor lux level performance at distances over 1 metre;
• The low grade components often result in early life failure and loss of light levels over burning period of lamp.

The LED Range

• The warm white (2700K) colour temperature is creating the same light as a standard halogen lamp;
• The flood beam angle (38º) that is required for general purpose lighting;
• The high performance CREE LED generate lux levels at 10x that of average imports, for example:
  - 3 x 1w LED GU10 = 108 lux/1m (average import);
  - 3 x 5w LED GU10 = 620 lux/1m (Intensity);
• The high grade components guarantee a 30,000 hour life and constant light output over the burning period of the lamp.

Energy Saving Conversion Chart

The energy saving chart below has a running cost of 5w LED against 35w and 50w Halogen lamps 100 lamps on for 24hrs a day at 9.12p/kwh

• Where can you find more such LED Lights?
  At the LED & Fiber Optic section.
• How can you order some of the Energy Saving LED lamps introduced above?
  Send us an email / place a comment here on our blog.
• Where are we located / where can you see these lamps?
  You’re always welcomed to come and visit us in Archway, North London.

A major departure in pendant light design – the Flos Skygarden Suspension Lamp offers a smooth contemporary outer body with a contrasting relief plaster effect interior finish depicting floral imagery (very similar to that of a ceiling rose or coving) – great solution for creating a contemporary meets traditional interior look. The light bulb cover has a laser cut pattern featuring one of Marcel Wanders’ design patterns. Also, Skygarden is finished in a metal structure with a chalk white plaster relief.

Flos Skygarden Suspension Lamp(design Marcel Wanders) – Features

• This suspension light provides down-lighting – the Skygarden’s diffuser is made from mechanically-processed cast plaster which is painted white on the inside;
• The Outer Finish of the Skygarden pendants is available in different patterns/finishes, ranging from rust to glossy black, glossy white or matt gold colour;
• Plaster diffuser support in die-cast aluminum alloy;
• Upper cable gland and blocking ring nut in black injection-molded PC;
• Transparent, injection-molded, upper and lower silicone shock absorbers;
• Lampholder and fixing support in PPS. Flashed and blown opal glass diffuser;
• Frieze in photo-etched and mechanically drawn AISI 304 steel;
• Molded and galvanized steel ceiling attachment;
• Gray, injection-molded PC rose, painted the same color as the body.
• Available finishes: Matt Black Flos Skygarden, Matt Gold Skygarden Pendant, Rusty Brown Skygarden from Flos, and Matt White Skygarden Suspension Lamps.

Flos Skygarden Interior Pendant – Technical Specs

• Designer: Marcel Wanders(visit his website);
• Manufacturer: Flos;
• Lamp used: Halogen, HGSG, max. 150W;
• Dimensions: 600mm diameter;
• Cord length: 4m;
• Mounting: Suspension;
• Environment: Indoor;
• Voltage: 220/240V;
• Weight: 13.6kg;
• Bulb: Halogen lamp 150W (lamp included);
• Finishes available:
  - Glossy Black Skygarden from Flos,
  - Glossy White Skygarden Lamp,
  - Matt Gold Skygarden from Flos,
  - Rusty Brown Skygarden Suspension Lamp.

Other Flos Skygarden related articles online:

• More about the Flos SkyGarden Recessed Lights;
• Visit the designer’s page – Marcel Wanders (from the Netherlands, designed 194 products by 14 manufacturers);
• Skygarden from Flos, designer: Marcel Wanders;
• Articles about Flos and Marcel Wanders – The star, design, the Paris fair and its refugees;

The Health and Safety Executive(HSE) and other organisations are concerned that many of the construction workers do not work safely with and around electricity on the construction sites. Not following safe working procedures can cause death, serious injuries and accidents to the construction workers each year – yet these accidents can be easily avoided by obeying some general rules regarding the work with and around electricity.

Simple rules for Electrical Safety – Electrical Contractors

Experience shows us that electricians are particularly at risk of death or serious injury from electric shock or burns if they fail to follow safe working procedures. It is therefore important to comply with all the health and safety laws, in particular the ones to do with working safely. The existing organisations in the construction industry are trying to raise the awareness of the main safety messages for electrical contractors.

The Electrical Contractors should not allow dangerous work practices, such as working with live electricity or switching electricity on before they have furnished their work and everything has been installed correctly. It is never absolutely safe for someone to work on or near live electrical equipment. But sometimes the electrical contractors agree to switch the electricity on before they have finished their work, to make the jobs of designers, commissioning engineers, clients, main contractors or people in the finishing trades easier. By doing this, except in some very specific circumstances where they have taken steps to prevent themselves and others from getting injured, they are breaking the law.

Main Contractors and Subcontractors

The Main Contractors and their non-electrical subcontractors should be aware that they also have legal responsibilities under the Electricity at Work Regulations(made under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974), in particular Regulation 14. Regulation 14 requires that no work is done on or near live circuits where there is a risk of touching live conductors, unless

• the work cannot be done if the electricity is switched off, and
• it is reasonable to work on or near the live conductors, and
• suitable steps have been taken to prevent the person doing the work and others from getting injured.

All workers, supervisors and managers on the construction sites should be mare aware that, in law, it is not considered reasonable to work on or near live conductors solely on the grounds of convenience, or of saving time or cost. Electrical contractors should not switch on the electricity before they have finished their work unless:

• they have a written request from the main contractor or the main contractor’s agent, and
• the circuits have been fully inspected, tested and are safe to use, and
• the electrical contractor agrees it is safe to do so.

When the electricity is switched on following the above process, the main contractor is legally responsible for making sure that everyone on site is aware of any live circuits in an area. They are also responsible for making sure that their electrical subcontractors use safe isolation procedures before working on any circuits that could possibly be live. The electrical subcontractor has the same duty and responsibility to use safe isolation practices when required.

More Information on Electrical Safety at Work

You can download this guide from online in English or Polish as a PDF file. Organisations in the electrical industry and the HSE have worked together and written a guide called “Guidance on Safe Isolation Procedures” – you can get a copy of this guide from the Electrical Contractors’ Association(ECA), NICEIC, or SELECT. The guide fully explains what needs to be done to make sure workers on the site are working safely when working on or near live electrical systems in buildings – particularly in the final stages of construction. And this can be the subject of our next article on the Electrical Safety at Work.

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Applications of the Illuma Floodline 1-circuit Track T5 Lights in Sports Halls

Applications of the Illuma Floodline Track Lights in Shops / Stores

These are some of the many ways you can use the Illuma Floodline T5 lights – track lights. To purchase these lights online, visit the Illuma Track Lights, Illuma Floodline floodlights for interior use(T5 different dimensions rotating 1-circuit track lights). See other applications of the Illuma Track Lights and Spotlights.

lluma is on a permanent quest to create the best impact with its lighting schemes. Staying at the cutting edge of a market like this means responding to the challenge of being able to introduce a steady stream of new and exciting products to the marketplace. Floodline HO is one of the latest, designed to take the traditional concept of floodlighting on to the next level. It offers the perfect blend of energy efficiency, long lamp life and uniformity in a sleek, low profile housing.

Floodline HO integrates the latest generation of ultra-compact, linear fluorescent lamps that are four times more efficient than halogen. A computer-designed reflector maximises the optical efficiency and produces exceptional, uniform illumination of perimeter walls and displays. It incorporates the latest electronic ballast for maximum energy efficiency and quiet operation and offers a lamp life of up to 20,000 hours.

A high intensity track light ideal for art galleries and shops/offices(or other commercial areas that need clear highlighting), the Floodline HO(high output) from Illuma is one of the latest innovations, designed to take the traditional concept of floodlighting on to the next level. It is installed on a 1-circuit track system, and can be ordered in different lengths(see at the end of this article) and intensities. Also, the Illuma Floodline fluorescent fittings can rotate up to 90degrees, so that it highlights a wide area; it can also be moved alongside the track, if you decide you want to highlight another area.

Illuma Floodline HO WallWasher T5 Lamps – Features

• Compact profile, high output, T5 wallwasher which is ideal for even illumination of vertical surfaces;
• Excellent for displays which require good colour rendering;
• Wide, uniform beam for optimum light output;
• Ideal for wall-washing and display lighting in a variety of interior applications;
• Three wattages; electronic gear; track-mounted;
• Standard versions are for use with Illuma 1- circuit track; versions for use with other track can be made to order;
• Can be tilted up to 90* to the vertical to direct light where it is wanted;
• The Floodline HO (high output) low-profile luminaires have been designed for energy-efficient lighting;
• Spring-loaded lampholders with 90° rotary lock allow for lamp tolerances;
• F-marked: suitable for direct mounting on flammable surfaces;
• Guaranteed for five years;
• White Floodline HO Luminaire with Electronic Control Gear for 2 x 24W T5 Lamps, and Switched Track Adaptors for 1-Circuit Track;
• They are ideal for the even illumination of perimeter walls, and for washing displays with light with a high colour rendering;
• Easy installation and removal from track;
• The adaptor locks the spotlight positively to the track and incorporates a switch for individual switching;
• Louvre removes easily for lamp change;
• Lamp description: T5 is designed for high lumen output in smaller fittings.

Illuma Floodline High Output – Materials Used

• Body: Extruded Aluminium;
• Reflector: Aluminium;
• Lampholder: Polycarbonate;
• Louvre: Steel;
• Track Adaptor: Moulded Polycarbonate;
• Finish: Powder Coated;
• Control Gear: Electronic.

Illuma Floodline HO models available

• Illuma T37T2X24/S – Illuma Floodline T5 Wall Washer 1-circuit Track Fitting, wattage: 2 x 24W, length: 686mm;
• Illuma T37T2X39/S – Illuma Floodline T5 Wall Washer 1-circuit Track Fitting, wattage: 2 x 39W, length: 984mm;
• Illuma T37T2X54/S – Illuma Floodline T5 Wall Washer 1-circuit Track Fitting, wattage: 2 x 54W, length: 1286mm;

There is a wide selection of surface mounted products in this range of MK MetalClad, including switch sockets with outboard rockers and light switches with wide rockers, both very useful when wearing gloves. An RCD protected socket is also available which is essential when operating power tools.

MK MetalClad Plus Features & Benefits

• Tough and impact resistant
  MK Metalclad Plus is ideal for factories, workshops, garages and sheds
• Comprehensive range
  Suits all your needs where hard wearing performance is required
• Frontplates have smoothly chamfered edges
  Fits flush with the backbox providing a neat finish
• Total safety
  3-pin operated “child resistant shutter system”, which is designed to inhibit access to the electricity supply, unless all 3 pins of a standard British 13 Amp plug are in position

The MK Metal Clad Plus Main Characteristics

1. Metallic Powder paint
   Finish is corrosion and scratch resistant
2. Highly Impact Resistant
3. Specifically Designed back Boxes
   Ensure neat and exact fit
4. Boxes available with or without knockouts
5. Stylish curved design
6. 3-pin “Child Resistant Shutter System”
   Designed to inhibit access to the electricity supply, unless all 3 pins of a standard British 13 Amp plug are in position
7. Double Pole Switching

Left: The funnel entrance to terminals enables positive cable connection.
Middle: The outboard rocker sockets are ideal for gloved hands.
Right: The terminal screws are backed out and captive Terminals are upwards facing to make installation easier. Clear terminal markings for easy identification.

The Metal Clad Plus range from MK includes

• 13Amp Surface Switchsocket MK Metal Clad outlets;
• 13Amp Surface Switchsocket Metal Clad outlets with outboard rockers;
• 13Amp Surface Switchsocket MK Metal Clad outlets with neons;
• RCD Protected 13Amp Surface MK Metal Clad Switchsocket outlets;
• Round Pin Surface MK Metal Clad Switchsocket outlets;
• Non-standard 13Amp surface MK Metal Clad socket outlets;
• Simple not switched 13Amp surface MK Metal Clad socket outlets;
• Round Pin not switched Surface MK Metal Clad socket outlets;
• Switched Fused Surface MK MetalClad Connection units;
• Unswitched fused Surface MK MetalClad Connection units;
• 10Amp surface MK MetalClad switches;
• 10Amp surface MK MetalClad switches with wide rockers;
• 20Amp Surface MK MetalClad DP Switch;
• 32Amp Surface MK Metal Clad DP Switch;
• 45Amp Surface MK Metal Clad DP Switch;
• Triple Pole 32Amp surface MK MetalClad switch;
• Euro Data MK Metal Clad Frontplates;
• Euro Data MK MetalClad modules(RJ11/12, RJ45 CAT 6, RJ45 CAT 5E, ISND, BNC, BT,
• TV CO-AXIAL MK Metal Clad outlets for digital TV;
• MK Blank MetalClad Plates;
• LJU6C Data MK MetalClad Frontplates;
• LJU6C Data MK MetalClad Modules – RJ11/12, RJ45 CAT 6, RJ45 CAT 5E, ISDN Blanks;
• MK Modular Data System MetalClad Frontplates – frontplates and boxes;
• MK Mounting Metal Clad Frames;
• MK data Metal Clad modules;
• MK Spare MetalClad Boxes;

All these MK MetalClad Wiring Devices can be ordered online via the MK Metal Clad Switches and Sockets or the MK Modular Grid Systems.

Edited: Read further information about the MK Metalclad Plus Socket Outlets, Metal Clad Sockets via our blog on wordpress.

The diffuser is suspended by a clear wire from chrome ceiling rose and chrome detailing on shade. The Nemo Asteroid’s opal glass globe has a touch of decorative metal. This pendant lamp is supplied with clear cord, and there are at least 3 dimensions / models available for this hanging-from-the-ceiling lamp:

• Nemo Asteroid 30 Pendant – the overall diameter of the globe is 30cm;
• Nemo Asteroid 40 Pendant – the overall diameter of the globe is 40cm;
• Nemo Asteroid 50 Pendant – the overall diameter of the globe is 50cm;

Nemo Asteroid Globe Ceiling Lamp – Features

• Globe Pendant, Hanging ceiling light fitting;
• Clear wire, max drop 1500mm;
• Modern style pendant light;
• Energy type: Mains Voltage 240V;
• Wattage: max. 100 W;
• Lamp type: GLS;
• Lamp base: E27 / ES;
• Overall Diameter: 300 / 400 / 500 mm;
• Buy replacement light bulb online;
• Manufacturer: Nemo, Italian manufacturer; see the online specs(pdf file);
• Buy online the Nemo Asteroid range of Globe Pendant Lights – excellent fittings for indoors.

Check out the range of Pendants and Chandeliers via the Ceiling Lights on our website – and purchase online this excellent range of Nemo Asteroid Globe Hanging ceiling lamps.