December VoltiNEWS Ireland: Electrical safety supervisory body appointments, Fourth Edition launch and new lighting controls

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10 December 2008

In December’s VoltiNEWS you can view coverage from the ETCI Annual Workshop and Awards Dinner. The event was used to launch the Fourth Edition of the ET101 Wiring Regulations. Find out more, including a photo slideshow of some of the speakers and award winners.

After a recent emergency meeting in Tullamore, to review the negative affect the current economic climate is having on the industry and in an attempt to secure and to maintain employment within the sector, NECI have decided to call for a 10% pay reduction on the craft basic rate for electricians. Read more about what NECI is proposing to the National Joint Industry Council and the Labour Court.

RECI and the ECSSA have recently been appointed as Ireland's Electrical Safety Supervisory Bodies. Find out more about RECI's appointment and what their role will be.

Be sure click on this month’s VoltiTV News Report. Here you can watch and listen to top industry stories in a short and informative news report.

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	Commission for Energy Regulation appoints RECI as the Gas Safety Supervisory RECI intends to form a company limited by guarantee called the Register of Gas Installers of Ireland (RGII) with the sole purpose of operating as the GSSB.

	Legrand launches new Synergy lighting control Synergy lighting control is a new, easy-to-use lighting control system that matches the standard switches and sockets in a home, hotel room or meeting room.

ETCI invites industry to take part in survey on the use of standards and related Codes of Practice dealing with LV switchboards
Manufacturers, consulting engineers, electrical contractors and electricians involved in producing or installing switchboard assemblies are invited to take part in this survey in order to give ETCI an insight of the relevance, knowledge and use of this Code of Practice in their line of business.

	Philips' new HID-PrimaVision Compact Independent makes installation easier The Philips HID-PrimaVision's SOFT START feature is the ideal solution for replacing existing electromagnetic gear in HID downlight installations.

	MK Electric makes security a key issue Masterseal, Metalclad Plus, Edge and Albany Plus products will now all be available with key-operated locks to prevent unauthorised tampering of the power supply.

	ABB discusses their range of Priority/Non Priority Shower Boards Following on from questions and discussions on Voltimum about Priority and Non Priority Shower Boards, ABB's article concentrates on this topic with detailed product descriptions and images.

	Prysmian highlights new generation FP Plus and FP600 and FP600S cables at Plan Expo The cable benefits from superb handling qualities, making it easy to install, and features enhanced Insudite insulation for increased damage resistance giving a highly durable and dressable cable.

	The largest range of laser distance meters available under one roof When it comes to measuring in your daily applications, Leica Geosystems have the largest range of laser distance meters to cover all requirements.

	Concentrated power – OSRAM OSTAR® hex & COINLIGHT - OSTAR® Smaller, stronger more versatile - Find out more about OSRAM's innovative LED systems of tomorrow. .

	Thorsman by Schneider Electric celebrates its 50th anniversary From wall plugs to cable clips; power poles to trunking systems, fifty years has seen the Thorsman range grow from a handful of products to over 5,000 lines.

December's Q&A of the Month
Do you have a problem that needs solving? Voltimum’s panel of experts provides the answers to your questions. Be sure to read this month's top Q&A.

On My Desk: Stephen Matthews, CIBSE Chief Executive
Have you ever wondered what the industry's influential figures have on their desk? From prehistoric stuffed toys to planet saving paperwork, you can tell a lot about a person by their desk. This is why Voltimum's roving reporter, Frankie Snobel, scoped out the desk of CIBSE Chief Executive, Stephen Matthews.

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