Armoured Cable Glands or SWA Cable Glands are used for terminating armoured cable into applications or junction boxes. Cable gland packs are available for both indoor and outdoor applications. These kits include the following; Brass Cable Glands x 2 PVC Shrouds x 2 Earth Coupling (‘banjo’) x 2 Lock Nuts x 2 We stock and… Continue Reading 🢂

Cable Cleats are designed to hold the cable in place when attaching it to walls or structures. They are hard-wearing and provide a strong grip on the cable. Avoid buying the wrong size. Our handy guide below provides you with helpful direct links to make sure you get the right size for your electrical cable…. Continue Reading 🢂

IP65 Downlights are required in rooms or environments that may be wet or damp. The IP (Ingress Protection) rating protects the downlight from water and dust which makes them perfect for use in bathrooms, wet rooms etc. As they are waterproof, they’re also perfect for use in soffits or canopys outside. They’re also made from… Continue Reading 🢂

What is IP65? – IP Ratings Explained – The IP (Ingress Protection) Rating of a product indicates whether a product can withstand water or dust penetration. The first number represents the level of protection against foreign bodies, dust and particles. The second outlines the level of water protection, whether that be just droplets or jets… Continue Reading 🢂

As with most electrical applications, SWA Cable is a great choice for supplying power to garages. There are a few things to think about when installing cable including the following; The power you’re pulling through the cable in kW or Amps (check specs for all applications in garage) The length of the run from the… Continue Reading 🢂

What Is The Difference Between PVC SWA Cable and LSF SWA Cable? – PVC SWA Cable is a standard type of Armoured Cable that is uses a PVC sheath. This cable is commonly found in a range of applications from carrying mains power to houses and places of business to being buried underground to provide… Continue Reading 🢂

Difference Between Fire Rated and Non-Fire Rated Downlights – Recessed downlights are available in a variety of types and sizes. Recessed Downlights are either standard or Fire Rated. In the event of a fire, regular downlights don’t offer any protection against an open flame. Fire Rated Downlights have a enclosed back on them and have an… Continue Reading 🢂

Are The Fire Rated Downlights Dimmable? – Require a dimmable light for your room or office? The misconception is that the fitting itself needs to be dimmable, however that’s not the case. Most if not all downlights are compatible as it is the Halogen or LED lamp itself that needs to be dimmable rather than… Continue Reading 🢂

LSF Armoured Cable 5 Core is a type of Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Cable, suitable for powered networks. Because of the steel wire armour that mechanically protects the insulating layers beneath, this cable is suitable for outdoor use and underground burial. It can also be attached to walls and structures using Armoured Cable Cleats. The… Continue Reading 🢂

LSF Armoured Cable 4 Core – A variant of Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) cable that contains an LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) sheathing. As such, the sheath makes the cable ideal for installation where smoke emissions and toxic fumes can be potentially life-threatening (in a hospital, for example.) Not only is the cable low smoke… Continue Reading 🢂