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MCBs and RCBOs protect UK electrical circuits from overcurrent and earth faults. This guide covers Type B vs C curves, RCBO advantages, 18th Edition Amendment 3 metal consumer unit requirements, and MCB sizing from 6A lighting circuits to 32A electric showers.Read now
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Light Switches — 1-Way, 2-Way, Intermediate, and Metal Clad Wiring Accessories for UK Electricians
Trade guide to light switches: 1-way, 2-way, and intermediate wiring explained, with metal clad options for garages and commercial premises. Covers 4 stocked products from £1.60.Read now -
Knightsbridge Grid & Modular Faceplates — 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G Faceplates and Switch Modules for UK Electricians
Read nowThe Knightsbridge grid and modular faceplate system is the backbone of flexible wiring accessory installations across UK residential and commercial projects. Whether you need a simple 1G white grid faceplate for a standard light switch, a premium brushed chrome modular...
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Knightsbridge TV, Telephone & Data Outlets — HDMI Cables, CAT6 RJ45 Modules and Telephone Sockets for UK Electricians
Read nowWhether you're first-fixing a new build, retrofitting a home office, or upgrading a commercial fit-out, Knightsbridge's range of data, TV and telephone accessories covers every connection type a UK electrician encounters. From CAT6 RJ45 network outlets and SAT/TV coaxial sockets...
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Click Curva and Click Mode Light Switches, Pull Cord Switches, and Sockets — Wiring Accessories for UK Electricians
Read nowClick Mode and Click Curva are two of the most widely used budget wiring accessories ranges in the UK trade. Manufactured by Click Scolmore, they cover every standard wiring accessory an electrician needs — from basic 1-gang plate switches to...
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Click Mode Back Boxes — Pattress, Galvanised Metal and Dry Lining Boxes for UK Electricians
Read nowBack boxes are one of those unglamorous van-stock items every electrician orders by the box — yet choosing the wrong type for the substrate costs time on site. Click Mode offers a clear range covering three common scenarios: pattress boxes...
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LED GLS Bulbs — BC (B22) and ES (E27), Dimmable, Filament and Standard Guide for UK Electricians
Read nowWhat Is a GLS Bulb? GLS stands for General Lamp Shape — the classic A-shape bulb that replaced incandescent lighting for over a century. LED GLS bulbs replicate this profile while consuming 80–90% less energy. They fit standard pendant fittings,...
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Fused Connection Units (FCUs) — Switched, Unswitched, and Metal Clad for UK Electricians
Read nowWhat Is a Fused Connection Unit? A fused connection unit (FCU) — sometimes called a fused spur — is a wiring accessory that provides a permanently connected, individually fused supply to a fixed appliance. Unlike a standard socket, the appliance...
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LED Bulkhead Lights and Outdoor Wall Lights — IP65, Emergency Maintained, and PIR Fittings for UK Electricians
LED bulkhead lights guide for UK electricians: IP65 outdoor, 3-hour emergency maintained, and PIR wall lights. Meridian circular bulkheads, maintained emergency fittings, and GU10 PIR security lights.Read now