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 AP Haslam launch New Catalogue 36 Hager value the Bigger Picture 8 Siemens and Engineers Ireland offer Technology 39 Rointe bring the summer home Training 41 Eastern Electrical open new branch in Cavan 10 NCI College get great results with Ansell Lighting 42 Rittal European Product Roadshow visits Ireland 13 Grow your Own Industrial Electrical Engineer with LIT 45 The Thorneco Roadshow tours Ireland 14 EDL Prepare for Testing Times Ahead 47 Big crowds at CEF Live 16 Click Litehouse provide Flexible, Modular Grid Solutions 49 The RS Live Experience 19 Lightning Protection Earthing Systems from ABB 50 Safe Electric Roadshow Review 21 Schneider Electric - Turning the Smartphone 51 WEEE Ireland partner with PV Cycle Generation into Industrial Automation Engineers 55 Eaton Mobile Tech Days 22 Ventilux offer Emergency Lighting Solutions 57 Mitsubishi Electric add Advanced Monitoring 25 Easy Cable and Conductor Guiding from Phoenix Capabilities Contact 61 Cavan/Navan Trade Counters 27 Minimalistic Designs from Glamox 62 EIFI News 29 Precision Cables - Ready for the New Cable Standards 63 Golf Round-Up 30 EIFI Electric Gathering Lunch & Awards 2017 64 Appointments 34 Aurora Lighting gets to work in Industrial Areas 65 IEBA Corner

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Colin Sherlock Another great day for IEBA at the annual golf event in Powerscourt Sales & Marketing Manager Layout/Design on 21st June. Thanks to the sponsorship support the outing made an [email protected] important contribution to the funds of the IEBA. The Cork branch of IEBA also enjoyed great industry support for their golf day in Lee Valley. Do you know someone in our industry who needs support? IEBA is always there to help.

The lead-up to the summer has been a busy few months, with many distributors going on Tour and bringing their Roadshows across the country. Taking to the road were Eaton, RS, Rittal, Thorneco. We have good reports on all these events. Wholesalers were also busy. The CEF Live event at NEC Birmingham attracted record attendance in the UK. Hilary Raeside Administration Congratulations to Eastern Electrical on the opening their new branch [email protected] in Cavan. The opening was celebrated with a very successful trade show by industry suppliers which attracted a big attendance of trade visitors.

In this issue we bring you details of Limerick Institute of Technology’s newly developed 2-year work-based apprenticeship course designed for companies that wish to upskill their Electricians to become Electrical Industrial Engineers. This is an area where companies have had †‹ƥ —Ž–‹‡•”‡ ”—‹–‹‰•—‹–ƒ„Ž›–”ƒ‹‡†’‡”•‘‡Žǡƒ†‹–‹•‰”‡ƒ––‘ƒŽ•‘ DISCLAIMER see a career progression path for electricians. The college is now open Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd. accept no respon- for registrations. siblity for the accuracy of contributed articles or statements appearing in this publication. AN IMPORTANT DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:

PRINTED IN IRELAND While the summer may bring a little break for some, the EIFI will be By Turner’s Printing Co. Ltd busy organising the annual EIFI Electric Gathering Lunch. Once again Electric.ie is published by we will be back in the Red Cow Moran Hotel his year bringing all sectors Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd. of our industry together. The magazine is circulated throughout Ireland and is available on wholesale trade counters This year will be special. We will launch the EIFI Electrical Industry and from representatives of electrical distributors who are members Awards to recognise quality, performance and achievement within the of EMDA Irish Electrical Industry. Further details of the event can be found on page 30. Book now to support your industry. The editor welcomes: contributions of technical papers, information on new products, details of Become part of this great event by nominating your choices in the installation projects and all editorial input of various categories. Log on to www.electric.ie/awards interest to our readers.  ͱ•–ͲͰͱͷ  Ring (01) 4080256 or email [email protected] ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 3 Free your sockets and charge all your devices

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AP Haslam launch new catalogue Where would you find details on an explosion proof network camera, the worlds smallest contactor and a range of bespoke cable solutions and gamma floodlights?

The answer - the new AP Haslam catalogue

xtended to over 130 pages E"the new publication is the most comprehensive and wide ranging catalogue we in AP Haslam have ever produced" according to Keith Haslam.

Alongside pages of information on all our well established brands such as Weidmuller, Wiska , Schrack and Mersen we have also added over 20 pages on lighting from Raytec and Technor - suppliers of our LED lighting and other ATEX solutions - as well as Lutec our supplier of domestic indoor and outdoor, standard and Led lighting.

Some examples from our workshop demonstrate the variety of the •‘Ž—–‹‘•‘ơ‡”‡†„›ƒ”›•‘ and his team, from Earth Bars and terminal boxes to more technical bespoke solutions.

Through All Cables we can also design and supply a complete range of cable solutions from simple patch Ž‡ƒ†•–‘Ƥ„”‡‘’–‹ •ǡ‡šƒ’Ž‡•‘ˆ which are in the catalogue.

With over 130 pages divided into 18 sections there is no shortage of information, so if you haven't already got your ‘’›ǡ ƒŽŽ—•‘ʹ͵͸͹ͷͶ͹ͶͶƒ† ask for a copy or talk to one of our representatives. Keith Haslam with a delivery of the new catalogues in the AP Haslam offices

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 7 Industry News

Siemens and Engineers Ireland to offer certifi ed technology training to Irish Manufacturers

iemens, in conjunction Swith Engineers Ireland, is delighted to announce a new partnership to deliver ‹‡‡• ‡”–‹Ƥ‡†–”ƒ‹‹‰ (“SITRAIN”) from 31 May 2017 to manufacturers in the fast growing Life Sciences, Food & Beverages and general industrial sectors across Ireland.

This partnership will ensure that both the highest-standard of professional and practical learning

opportunities will be provided for Caroline Spillane, Director General of Engineers Ireland and Gary O’Callaghan, Chief Siemens’ customers at convenient Executive of Siemens Ltd pictured at the launch in Engineers Ireland. locations in Ireland. allowing increased competitiveness, development and this initiative Siemens and Engineers Ireland shorter time to market and ‹•ƒ–‡””‹Ƥ ‡†‘”•‡‡–‘ˆ‹–• ™‹ŽŽ‘ơ‡”ƒ™‹†‡”ƒ‰‡‘ˆ   ‹ ”‡ƒ•‡†ƪ‡š‹„‹Ž‹–›‘ˆ’”‘†— –‹‘Ǥ commitment to CPD.” courses from Programmable Logic Investing in technology training is a Controllers (PLCs), critical for the key priority for Irish manufacturers Dee Kehoe, Engineers Ireland’s CPD automation of many processes to as the digitalization of industry Director added: “Engineers Ireland’s courses on Automation Systems, demands the intelligent use of “big partnership with Siemens will Process Control Systems, Industrial data” combined with automation ƒ‡ƒ”‡ƒŽ†‹ơ‡”‡ ‡–‘–Š‡“—ƒŽ‹–› Communications, Process and process know-how. and variety of training accessible Instruments and Analytics, Drive to technicians and engineers in Technologies and Digitalization DzŠ‹•’ƒ”–‡”•Š‹’‘™‘ơ‡”• ”‹•Š Ireland.” programmes. ‹†—•–”›•–”— –—”‡†ƒ† ‡”–‹Ƥ‡† training in the latest technology and This initiative, part of Siemens’ marketplace solutions, previously commitment to excellent customer only available abroad and will support, complements Engineers ensure that engineers are fully ‘Ƥ†‘—–‘”‡ƒ„‘—– ‘—”•‡• Ireland’s strategic objective of skilled in the latest technological ‘ơ‡”‡†„›‹‡‡•‹ ”‡Žƒ†ǡ increasing the technical skills advances as they drive their ˜‹•‹––Š‡‹–”ƒ‹™‡„•‹–‡ǣ base in the hi-tech manufacturing organisations to become even more Š––’•ǣȀȀ™™™Ǥ•‹–”ƒ‹ǦŽ‡ƒ”‹‰Ǥ sector and career development for resilient and agile.” •‹‡‡•Ǥ ‘Ȁ ”‡Žƒ† engineers and technicians based in Ireland. Engineers Ireland’s Director General, Caroline Spillane, said: For enquiries relating to courses Gary O’Callaghan, Chief Executive “We are delighted to partner with ’Ž‡ƒ•‡‡ƒ‹Žǣ of Siemens Ltd., said: “With Siemens to support this investment [email protected] 160,000 people employed in Irish in raising the technical skills base in ‘”–‡Ž‡’Š‘‡ǣͦͦͥͣͥ͠͡͡͠Ǥ‡‡ƒŽ•‘ manufacturing, it’s a critical sector the manufacturing sector in Ireland. –Š‡™‡„•‹–‡ for our economy. Digitalization is As an organisation, Siemens realises Š––’ǣȀȀ‡‰‹‡‡”•‹”‡Žƒ†Ǥ‹‡ȀǦ transforming Irish manufacturing the value of continuing professional ”ƒ‹‹‰Ȁ

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Library at the National College of Ireland Derek Murphy, Operations Director, WFL, Daniel Hope, Ansell Lighting, Mike Farrell, Commercial Director WFL NCI College Dublin achieves great results with LED roll out

nsell Lighting was approached by William Farrell Limited (WFL) to assist with the design Aand update of the existing lighting of the National College of Ireland. The task was to give ƒ ‘’Ž‡–‡—’‰”ƒ†‡ƒ†–‘ƒ‹–ƒ‹•—ƥ ‹‡–Ž—šŽ‡˜‡Ž•ǡ„—–™‹–Š”‡†— ‡†‘˜‡”ƒŽŽ‡‡”‰› consumption. Other key factors were to ensure minimum lamp replacements and to reduce the carbon footprint. WFL had been given a three month window to complete the project.

Ansell carefully assessed the requirements and then put forward ƒ’”‘’‘•ƒŽ–Šƒ–™‘—Ž†•‹‰‹Ƥ ƒ–Ž› improve the lighting quality while reducing the overall energy consumption. "The cost saving due to reduced energy requirements will mean that this project should pay for itself within 2.7 to 3 years." said Daniel Hope, Ansell's area sales manager.

The solution was to install Comfort LED. These downlighters provide an economic and high performance solution with a full polycarbonate IP44 body, utilising Tridonic controls and an LED lifespan of 50,000 hours. Also used was the Endurance, an

10 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • "Ansell Lighting gave us an excellent service from start to finish with very quick response times on everything"

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—„‡”‘ˆ‡”‰‡ ›Ƥ––‹‰• were also used including the Watch man LED, Eagle 3 and Signal LED downlight.

Derek Murphy, Operations Director at WFL was delighted with the service that Ansell provided, "This was a 3 month project and with such a tight timeline it was vital that we had good supplier support. Ansell gave us an excellent service ˆ”‘•–ƒ”––‘Ƥ‹•Š™‹–Š˜‡”›“—‹  response times on everything, so much in fact, that we managed to get about 80% of the project ‘’Ž‡–‡†‹–Š‡Ƥ”•–͢™‡‡•Ǥ̾

Mike Farrell WFL's Commercial Director added "Product availability was vital and with over 2,500 units to be installed in such a tight

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ollowing a second major screwed directly on to the plates. Another cost and labour saving Finvestment in its wiring With some products on the market feature is the universal GridPro® yoke, accessories division this year, requiring yokes to be purchased as which means a single yoke can be Click Litehouse announces the separate components, this will have used for any Click plate styles (with launch of its brand new GridPro® implications when considering overall –Š‡‡š ‡’–‹‘‘ˆ‡Ƥ‹–›ȌǤƒ„•‘ collection - an extensive range of costs and labour requirements for a the yoke are removed with a simple interchangeable mounting plates project. Because the 1-4 gang plates do •ƒ’–‘ƒŽŽ‘™–Š‡›‘‡–‘Ƥ–‹–‘–Š‡ and modules, available in the most not require a yoke, installers have the back box. ‘’”‡Š‡•‹˜‡ Š‘‹ ‡‘ˆƤ‹•Š‡•ǡ added advantage that the GridPro® –‘‘ơ‡”–Š‡—Ž–‹ƒ–‡‹ƪ‡š‹„Ž‡ǡ modules can be used with standard Where a yoke is required on the modular grid solutions. BS4622 back boxes, allowing the multi-tier plates (6-24 gang), there Ƥš‹‰• ”‡™•–‘•‹–‘–Š‡Š‘”‹œ‘–ƒŽ is a clip attachment on the top Building on the company’s hugely axis. With all GridPro® plates and bottom of the module which successful MiniGrid® range, GridPro® ˆ‡ƒ–—”‹‰Š‘”‹œ‘–ƒŽƤš‹‰• ”‡™•ǡ allows for fast and easy removal and has been developed with speed and this gives a uniform and aesthetic look assembly of the module to the grid ease of installation as its key attributes throughout the range. yoke either by hand or small tool. ƒ†‘ơ‡”•‹•–ƒŽŽ‡”•–Š‡ƪ‡š‹„‹Ž‹–›–‘ create multi-function, 1 to 24 gang plates which are styled to seamlessly integrate with the vast range of Click wiring accessories and designed to complement any existing wiring installation.

With a number of unique features to •‡–‹–ƒ’ƒ”–‹–Š‡ƒ”‡–’Žƒ ‡ǡ‹–‘ơ‡”• contractors an unrivalled modular wiring solution, allowing them to take on a variety of projects from domestic through to bigger and more complex commercial installations.

Unique to GridPro® is the screw attachment feature, which means that no yoke is required for any modules when using 1-4 gang plates - the modules can be simply

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All modules come with fully backed ‘ơ ƒ’–‹˜ƒ–‡†–‡”‹ƒŽ• ”‡™•ˆ‘” ease of assembly – also unique to the GridPro® range.

All white moulded products in the GridPro® range are Anti-Microbial ‡”–‹Ƥ‡†ǤŠ‡›ƒ”‡ƒ—ˆƒ –—”‡† using Urea Formaldahyde, which has similar inherent properties to antimicrobial additives that inhibit the growth of infectious diseases. All products have been independently tested and achieved a 99.9% kill rate across all four types of the strains of bacteria - MRSA, E-Coli, Salmonella, and Klebsiella Pneumoniae.

More than 600 individual products make up the overall range. The 1 to 24-gang grid plates are available for each of the existing Click wiring accessory ranges – Deco Plus, Deco, ‡Ƥ‹–›ǡ‡Ƥ‡ǡ‘†‡ǡ‘Žƒ”ƒ† Metal Clad. All GridPro® modules ƒ”‡ƒ˜ƒ‹Žƒ„Ž‡‹͝͝Ƥ‹•Š‡•™‹–Š„Žƒ  or white inserts, excluding antique „”ƒ••ƒ†„Žƒ ‹ ‡ŽƤ‹•Š‡•ǡ™Š‹ Š have a black insert only. All switch modules are 20A rated – making them ideal for commercial applications. A simple code structure has been introduced to identify the module ‘Ž‘—”ƒ†’”‘†— –Ƥ‹•ŠǤ

Comments Click Litehouse managing director, Paul Flynn: “The timing for the release of our new GridPro range could not be better for the Irish market. The extensive product range, backed by full stockholding and technical expertise will suit the increasing number of commercial „—‹Ž†‹‰ƒ’’Ž‹ ƒ–‹‘•ǤŠ‡ƪ‡š‹„‹Ž‹–› ‘ˆ–Š‡”ƒ‰‡Ƥ–•™‡ŽŽ™‹–Š–Š‡ƒŽ”‡ƒ†› established ‘Click’ wiring accessories brand.”

For further information, contact Ž‹ ‹–‡Š‘—•‡ǡ ͨ͡‘””‹‰‘ƒ†ǡƒ†›ˆ‘”† †—•–”‹ƒŽ•–ƒ–‡ǡ—„Ž‹ͨ͡Ǥ ‡Žǣϊͣͥͣȋ͡Ȍͨ͢͢͢͢͡͡ ƒšǣϊͣͥͣȋ͡Ȍͨͤ͢͢͢͡͡ ƒ‹Žǣ•ƒŽ‡•̓ Ž‹ Ž‹–‡Š‘—•‡Ǥ‹‡

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 17 — Furse earthing & lightning solutions Protecting people, buildings & systems

With over 120 years of expertise and technical knowledge Furse provide world leading earthing, lightning and electronic systems protection solutions. From our own designed and manufactured products, through to risk assessment software and systems design advice, Furse offer a renowned Total Solution to all your earthing and lightning protection needs. Tel. +44 +353 (0) (01) 333 405999 99007300 | www.furse.com

18 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • ABB/Furse Lightning protection earthing system

he earth termination system Tis vital for the dispersion of lightning current safely and ‡ơ‡ –‹˜‡Ž›‹–‘–Š‡‰”‘—†ǤŠ‡ standard recommends a single integrated earth termination system for a structure, combining lightning protection, power and telecommunication systems.

A good earth connection should possess the following characteristics:

• Low electrical resistance between the electrode and the earth. The lower the earth electrode resistance the more likely the lightning current ™‹ŽŽ Š‘‘•‡–‘ƪ‘™†‘™–Šƒ–’ƒ–Š‹ preference to any other, allowing the current to be conducted safely to and dissipated in the earth the surrounding soil for a minimum the correct placement of conductors. • Good corrosion resistance. The 80% of its total length (i.e. 20% of its Selection of the correct conductor choice of material for the earth overall length may be housed in say type for the installation is highly electrode and its connections is of the basement of the structure and not important, and is likely to be the vital importance. It will be buried in direct contact with the earth). initial consideration of a lightning in soil for many years so has to be Foundation earth electrodes protection or earthing system totally dependable This is essentially a type B earthing designer. The standard advocates a low earthing arrangement. It comprises conductors A comprehensive range of Furse resistance requirement and points out that are installed in the concrete copper and aluminium conductors is that the earthing system should have foundation of the structure. If any available in each of the main globally an overall resistance to earth path additional lengths of electrodes ”‡ ‘‰‹•‡†•–ƒ†ƒ”†ˆ‘”ƒ–•ǡ‹Ǥ‡Ǥƪƒ– of 10 ohms or less. Three basic earth are required they need to meet tape, solid circular and stranded. electrode arrangements are used: the same criteria as those for type B arrangement. Foundation earth Additionally each format is available • Type A arrangement electrodes can be used to augment the in a variety of conductor sizes, to meet †‹ơ‡”‹‰Ž‹‰Š–‹‰’”‘–‡ –‹‘ƒ† • Type B arrangement steel reinforcing foundation mesh. earthing requirements. • Foundation earth electrodes ‘†— –‘”‡–™‘” ’‡ ‹Ƥ ƒ–‹‘™‹ŽŽ†‡’‡†‘™Š‡–Š‡” Type A arrangement By far the largest and most the application is for an above ground This consists of horizontal or vertical important component of any structural lightning protection earth electrodes, connected to each structural lightning protection system, or a below ground earthing †‘™ ‘†— –‘”Ƥš‡†‘–Š‡‘—–•‹†‡ or earthing system is the actual installation. of the structure. conductor.

Type B arrangement The conductor network is the means This arrangement is essentially a of intercepting/carrying the current For further information on our full fully connected ring earth electrode of a lightning strike safely to the ‘ơ‡”‹‰’Ž‡ƒ•‡ ‘–ƒ –—•‘ that is sited around the periphery of earth termination network. Use the ȋ͠͡Ȍͤͥͧͣ͠͠͠‘”‡ƒ‹Ž the structure and is in contact with guidelines of BS EN 62305-1 & 3 for ƒ”‡–‹‰̓‹‡Ǥƒ„„Ǥ ‘ ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 19 20 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Schneider Electric

Turning the smartphone generation into Industrial Automation engineers - By Ray Dooley BBS MMII, Offer Manager Industry Business at Schneider Electric Ireland

he Industrial Automation similarities between the apps to encourage primary and post- Tsector must harness young children use on their smartphones primary students to explore the ’‡‘’Ž‡ǯ•Ž‘˜‡‘ˆ–‡ Š‘Ž‘‰›ǡ•ƒ›• and the web-enabled Human world of science, technology, Schneider Electric to develop the Machine Interface (HMI) engineering & mathematics (STEM) next generation of Automation technology that Schneider Electric while also promoting engineering engineers. has developed, and the number of as a career choice. There also needs IIoT connected industrial products –‘„‡ƒˆ‘ —•‡†‡ơ‘”––‘‡ ‘—”ƒ‰‡ Today, the vast majority of school in the Schneider Electric range. more girls into our sector as at the children own a smartphone, and moment the gender balance is tablet or laptop. Technology is SCADA systems and IIoT connected somewhat skewed! omnipresent in young people’s devices (VSD’s, PAC’s, motor lives and this represents a huge starters, and sensors to name a few) However, while these kinds of opportunity for many of Ireland’s means plant operators can now initiatives are welcome, they need industries that are currently both monitor and control complex to happen on a much wider scale struggling with skills shortage. manufacturing processes at just the to have a lasting impact. Likewise, –‘— Š‘”•™‹’‡‘ˆƒƪƒ–ǡ’‘”–ƒ„Ž‡ some of the negative messages Not least among these is some of screen. about industrial automation, the country’s largest manufacturing especially when it comes to the sectors, pharmaceuticals and the Our manufacturing industries really media’s portrayal of robotics, needs food and beverage industries. These must seize this golden opportunity to be countered. sectors need to recruit, with a large to link the technology used in the proportion requiring engineering factory to young people’s lives. If we „”ƒ ‹‰–‡ Š‘Ž‘‰› skills due to the increasing use miss the opportunity to engage with We only ever seem to hear about of automation and robotics in young people now, we will struggle automation and robots in the manufacturing. to recruit enough people with the context of them taking over ”‹‰Š–•‹ŽŽ•‹Ƥ˜‡–‘•‹š›‡ƒ”•–‹‡Ǥ the roles of human beings or The only way we can successfully jobs. However, very often the rise to this challenge of recruiting †— ƒ–‹‰’ƒ”‡–•Ƭ–‡ƒ Š‡”• introduction of greater automation a new wave of highly skilled The key to attracting a young person means the creation of more highly individuals is by making sure the with an interest in automation, skilled jobs. manufacturing sector is relevant or manufacturing into a future and attractive to students at engineer or technician is to educate Robots, Automation, IIot, and transition level in secondary parents and teachers about the Big Data are transforming our school, where the decision making opportunities available in these manufacturing industries into a process is often made about future areas. If parents and teachers are ‘”‡‡ơ‡ –‹˜‡ǡ‡‡”‰›‡ƥ ‹‡– education paths in college. not aware of the opportunities in (another area close to Schneider automation and manufacturing, Electrics heart) and modern Touchscreens at home and in we are missing out on a nurturing industry. the factory phase at a key decision point in Fortunately, we are today in a young people’s lives. If there’s one thing that’s certain, it wonderful position to make is that the workforce of the future manufacturing relevant to young ‡ƒ Š‡”•™‹ŽŽƤ†‹–†‹ƥ —Ž––‘ already knows how to embrace people. The link between the adequately provide support and everyday technology in order to technology people use in their guidance if they don’t understand improve their lives as consumers. everyday lives and the technology the amount and varied career Our challenge in the Industry is to used in the factory is closer now ‘’’‘”–—‹–‹‡•ƒ—ˆƒ –—”‹‰‘ơ‡”•Ǥ encourage the next generation to than at any point in my lifetime. pursue careers as content providers The Engineers Ireland STEPS in our sector to ensure the future for You only need to look at the program has done a lot of work our automation sectors. ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 21 22 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 23 Push-in Technology Designed by PHOENIX CONTACT

Simply unpack, connect and you’re done

PTFIX distribution blocks Ready-to-connect push-in distribution blocks ensure fast, space-saving potential distribution. The blocks are available with diff erent numbers of poles and come in a variety of installation styles as well as eleven diff erent colors. They can be used immediately and expanded as needed.

For additional information contact: PHOENIXFor additional CONTACT information (Ireland) call +49Ltd. 52 35 3-00 or visit C6phoenixcontact.net/webcode/#1395 The Exchange, Calmount Park, Ballymount, Dublin 12, D12 XE18. Tel: 01 205 1300 www. phoenixcontact.ie

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Easy cable and conductor guiding for the control cabinet door

he CGS cable guiding system Twith the swiveling arm from Phoenix Contact facilitates the safe routing of conductors, cables, and cable harnesses to the control cabinet door or to the swiveling mounting frame.

The swivel joints – pending patent approval – can be opened and closed without the need for tools so that the cables can be inserted through the joints along with the connectors and fed through. This is easier and saves time compared with installation using cable conduits. „‡†‹‰ƒ”‡’”‡†‡Ƥ‡†„›ƒ•™‹˜‡Ž clear layout. The cable guiding system is ”ƒ‰‡‘ˆ—’–‘ͤ͜͝ϓǤŠ‡ ‘˜‡”•‘ơ‡” designed primarily for standard additional protection and conductor In contrast with cable conduits, lines and cables with assembled bundling. The strain relief is the cable guiding system can be connectors. It prevents damage to ensured using conventional cable planned and visualized in the CAD cores when opening or closing the binders. Large-surface marking system. Cable lengths are therefore door because the movement and options on the cable bridge ensure a ’”‡†‡Ƥ‡†ƒ† ƒƒŽ•‘„‡’Žƒ‡†Ǥ The world's narrowest type 2 surge protection free of leakage current

he new Valvetrab-SEC VF be quickly overloaded. Another Tprotective devices from example are intentional leakage Phoenix Contact are the currents in electrical installations. world's narrowest type 2 surge They damage normal surge protective devices (SPD) free of protective devices within a short leakage current. Thanks to Safe period of time. In order to protect Energy Control Technology, the electrical devices, the use of protective devices feature high protective devices with a series performance and durability. ‘‡ –‹‘ˆ‘”ƒ‰ƒ•ǦƤŽŽ‡†•—”‰‡ protective device is therefore With their compact design and recommended. The series Š‹‰Š’‡”ˆ‘”ƒ ‡ǡ–Š‡›‘ơ‡” connection isolates the varistor comprehensive protection in a from the temporary surge voltages minimum amount of space. One and reverse currents. A low voltage example of leakage currents that protection level is maintained. may occur is in object control systems in signal boxes on railway Versions are available for single and lines. Temporary surge voltages three-phase TN-S and TT systems associated with high reverse as well as for three-phase TN-C of the protective plugs are carried currents can occur here. Protective systems with a continuous voltage out quickly and easily with the devices based on varistors can of 350 V AC. Recurring inspections Checkmaster 2 test device. ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 25 Glamox C95 Slim and minimalistic

Glamox Ireland, Unit C12 The Exchange, Calmount Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 12. Tel: 01 4500 755 - Email: [email protected] - www.glamox.ie 26 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Glamox

Glamox C95 – pendant, surface & recessed

lamox C95 is a family of high Gquality interior luminaires. The family is characterized by a clean, minimalistic design and fully illuminated surfaces. The edge lit technology allows for a •Ž‹’”‘ƤŽ‡™Š‹ Š”‡†— ‡•–Š‡ ‹ƪ—‡ ‡‘–Š‡ ‡‹Ž‹‰Š‡‹‰Š––‘ a minimum. With the C95 family you also get excellent visual performance.

The C95 family includes three †‹ơ‡”‡–‘—–‹‰‘’–‹‘•Ǣ pendant, surface and recessed. C95-S This gives you a complete range of Added value for modern versatile luminaires with the same ‘ƥ ‡ˆƒ ‹Ž‹–‹‡• visual expression. The C95 family is developed to › ‘„‹‹‰–Š‡†‹ơ‡”‡– meet strict requirements when it through rooms like landscapes, cell models you can achieve a smart comes to light output and glare ‘ƥ ‡•ǡ‡‡–‹‰”‘‘•ǡ”‡ ‡’–‹‘ and coherent interior design. The reduction. The thin aluminium areas, social zones. The luminaires †‹˜‡”•‹–›ƒ†ƪ‡š‹„‹Ž‹–›‘ˆ–Š‡ͥ͡ frame of just 25mm, steals very little are also available with a tuneable product family makes it suitable ceiling height. The fully lit surface white system, which allows you to for a wide range of applications. ƒ†–Š‡†‹ơ‡”‡–Žƒ›‡”•‘ˆ‘’–‹ ƒŽ tailor the colour temperature of the With it’s slim and modern design, materials ensure an excellent visual lighting according to season, time of ‹–ǯ•‹†‡ƒŽˆ‘”‘ƥ ‡•™‹–ŠƒŠ‹‰Š performance and a clean, modern day and individual needs. Ƥ‹•ŠǤŠ‡ˆƒ‹Ž›‹•ƒŽ•‘™‡ŽŽ look. suited for schools and health Designed not only to blend in, facilities. Designed and produced ‹–Š–Š”‡‡†‹ơ‡”‡–‘—–‹‰ but to accentuate a modern feel, in Scandinavia, the C95 holds high options, the C95 family is suitable luminaires from the C95 family will standards when it comes to quality ˆ‘”‘•–‘ƥ ‡ƒ’’Ž‹ ƒ–‹‘•Ǥ – be an aesthetic asset to any modern, and performance. can provide the common thread ™‡ŽŽ†‡•‹‰‡†‘ƥ ‡ˆƒ ‹Ž‹–›Ǥ

C95-R

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ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 27 THERE IS NO EQUIVALENT

PRYSMIAN IS DELIVERED TO YOU IN IRELAND BY WWW.PRECISIONCABLES.IE

NEW STANDARD IS CHANGING >>>>> NEW CABLE

Prysmian products are delivered to you in Ireland by Precision THE EARTH Cables. At the facility in Dundalk, cable can be custom cut to your specific requirements. Stocked at the warehouse is an extensive WITH THE NEW range of cables and accessories including: > Bicon glands and cleats, > A wide range of control flex – cy, yy, sy > H07 flex > BS5308 instrumentation cable.

As a result of the changes to IS201-4:2013 Prysmian Group mission is to provide customers worldwide with Prysmian have developed a new cable to superior cable solutions based on state-of-the-art technology meet the new standard. and consistent excellence in execution. Key projects in Ireland to specify and apply Prysmian group products include, Dublin Port The 5th of September 2017 sees the Tunnel, Terminal 2 Dublin Airport, Aviva Stadium, Mater Hospital, implementation of amendment no. 2.2 of manufacturing and research facilities like Intel, call centre the ETCI National Rules for Electrical buildings for Facebook and Google and numerous other facilities Installations 4th Edition ET101:2008. nationwide. We have very strong relationships with our customers The amendment requires the protective and because of this we can work closely together and find the conductor to be insulated (green/yellow) solutions suitable for individual projects and customer needs. and to be the same cross sectional area as the phase conductor. Many of our business relationships extend back over 40 years and as Precision Cables continue to grow the Prysmian Group This change applies to ALL sizes of the brands in Ireland we want to share their core values of Twin & Earth range from 1sq mm through excellence, integrity and understanding. We are ready to to 16sq mm. do business and find the solution that works for you. 28 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 29 The 1st Annual EIFI El Red Cow Moran Hote

This year the EIFI Electric Gathering Lunch will be extra special as we are hosting the 1st annual EIFI electrical industry awards 2017. This is an opportunity for the industry to recognise some of the best companies in Ireland today. We have created awards in several diff erent categories of the industry to celebrate the work of Electrical Wholesalers, Manufacturer/Distributors, Electrical Contractors and of course Apprentices. We will also have an Overall Achievement award to recognise that special contribution to our industry.

The categories are....

Wholesaler of The Year Awards:s: • Best Electrical Wholesaler:olesaler: 1 to 3 Branches • Electrical Wholesaler:r: Over 3 Branches • Best Wholesaler Tradee Counterer (Open to all AEW members)embers)) I Distributor of the Year Awards:ds: • Best Distributor • Best Distributor Sales Representativesentativeve • Best Product of the Year E Elect (Open to all EMDA members))

30 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • lectrical Industry Awards 2017 el on 1st September in association with

Contractor of the Year Awards: • Best Electrical Contractor: Less than 10 Employees • Best Electrical Contractor: Less than 50 Employees • Best Electrical Contractor: Over 50 Employees (Open to ECA, AECI and NECI members)

Lighting Awards: • Best Lighting Manufacturer/Distributor • Best Lighting Product of the Year • Best Lighting Project of the Year I (Open to LAI members) Electrical PersonF of the Year Award Apprentice of the Year Award • Electrical Installation • Industrial Controlontrol ELECTRIC Reserve Your Table Now ctricalTicketTickets costing Industry €50 per person availableAwards from [email protected] 2017 or Telephone 01 - 4080256 TO NOMINATE www.electric.ie/awards

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 31 32 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • STREETS AHEAD FOR LED STREET LIGHTING

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ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 33 Aurora Group

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Human nature often dictates that people feel more Comments at a recent gathering of a variety of electrical comfortable with the familiar rather than embracing the new. professionals, hosted by Hager, confirmed that taking While this is often true in life, the same thinking is often an holistic view of lighting system deployment can prove reflected in the tendency for clients to stick with what they challenging for some clients. Instead of looking at the bigger know - even though newer and alternative product and picture - and not just immediate cost - contractors said system developments can mean tangible performance and clients were, in their opinion, losing out on the overall benefits overall cost improvements can be achieved. that a full system lifecycle perspective could provide.

Electrical contractors & specifiers have a pivotal part to Taking into account essential elements such as warranties, play in reversing this behaviour and helping educate the the total cost of installation and ongoing repair and marketplace that today’s enhanced solutions can take maintenance, allows a far more accurate return on investment installations to the next level. to be calculated and a much clearer picture of the actual cost of a system over the long-term to be formed. Convincing and educating clients to move away from focussing purely upon meeting the basic functionality at the cheapest price, can help illuminate the tangible value today’s highly efficient, optimised systems can provide over many years. ‘Spec busting’ is also impacting the effectiveness of lighting

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“Perhaps the answer lies in the development of more simplified systems”

systems. A highly appropriate, benefit-driven system can Perhaps the answer lies in the development of more be compromised by specifying cheaper (and often inferior) simplified systems that remove the pressure on contractors solutions – which is something that can be addressed at to educate themselves on multiple products. The alternative contractor level. Projects can miss out due to pressure put is that contractors working to tight deadlines may not fully on contractors by clients to adopt a short-term, cost-driven commission solutions and can sometimes compromise approach. Challenging clients who encourage ‘spec busting’, overall and long-term effectiveness. by helping them appreciate the value to be gained by looking in totality at projects, is critical. A call for more straightforward solutions has been heard across the electrical industry and could prove to be a real A potential solution here could be for contractors to build selling point. It would help to reverse today’s commonplace up a portfolio of case studies where long term thinking has practice, one that is increasingly seeing incorrectly benefitted previous clients. Showing current clients the commissioned systems within buildings due to the absence savings achieved in previous projects through long term of knowledge on how to set these up correctly and to help thinking, and using more effective solutions can convince drive an enhanced solution, and not a compromised one. clients to take a different approach. Educating clients about value engineering, persuading Finally, the ‘stick with what I know’ philosophy also them to avoid spec busting tendencies, and correctly presents practical issues and the preferred preferences of commissioning the technology so that full system potential is both client and contractor can get in the way of beneficial achieved, present some tough challenges. But by addressing outcomes. Some are reluctant to spend costly time and these challenges, new systems and solutions can be utilised valuable resources learning about different systems and will to deliver projects that not only create value today, but will understandably use those they feel most comfortable with. continue to do so for years to come.

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 37 38 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Rointe

Bring the Summer Home

id you know you can bring the ƒ†–‘™‡Ž”ƒ‹Ž•–Šƒ–ƒ”‡•’‡ ‹Ƥ ƒŽŽ› the daily, monthly, and annual usage DSpanish summer warm breeze designed to maintain absolute as well as how much you’re saving. to your home all year round? If you comfort and wellbeing while also This delivers a control of your heating feel there is a granite wall between ‘ơ‡”‹‰•ƒ˜‹‰•‘‡Ž‡ –”‹ ‹–›–Š”‘—‰Š like never before. you and glorious summer sunshine ‡‡”‰›‡ƥ ‹‡ ›Ǥ ™ƒ”–Šǡƒ†›‘—†‘ǯ–™ƒ––‘•‹– So, bring the in chilly rooms until the summer You can control your heating anytime summer into heats up enough to warm your and from anywhere with the Rointe your home home, it is time to act. Connect app. Program your heating even when it to activate only when you need it, doesn’t feel Š‡‹•–ƒŽŽƒ–‹‘‘ˆƒ‡ƥ ‹‡–Š‡ƒ–‹‰ ™Š‡–Š‡”ˆ‘”›‘—”Š‘‡ǡ‘ƥ ‡‘” like it outside system ensures stable and soft warmth business, all controlled from one and take a for your home or business, giving the location. look at these ambience of a summer’s day. fantastic and Why waste money heating your home controllable Research has shown that the ideal when you aren’t there? The app also heating temperature for a home should be shows you real-time statistics such as systems. Ͳͱϓǡƒ•–Š‹•‘ơ‡”•ƒ‹†‡ƒŽ ‘ˆ‘”– ‘”‘”‡‹ˆ‘”ƒ–‹‘˜‹•‹–™™™Ǥ”‘‹–‡Ǥ‹‡‘” ƒŽŽϊͤͤͤͣͥͩͨͩ͢͡͠͡ ™‹–Š–Š‡ƒ††‡†„‡‡Ƥ–•‘ˆŽ‘™‡” consumption costs. Heating expert Rointe is in agreement with this comfortable temperature and has strived to ensure this temperature is maintained while taking careful consideration of various other parameters such as ensuring heat is delivered without hot or cold draughts, a stable temperature with ‹‹—ƪ— –—ƒ–‹‘•ƒ†ƒ‹‰ sure moisture in the air stays at a healthy and comfortable level.

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Eastern Electrical open new branch in Cavan

astern Electrical recently Eopened a new branch outlet on the outskirts of Cavan Town. ‘ƥ ‹ƒŽ‘’‡‹‰‡˜‡––‘‘ ’Žƒ ‡‘ͱͱ–Šƒ›‘™Šƒ–™ƒ•ƒ beautiful sunny day.

Leading suppliers were there to support the company and a mini trade show was held in a marquee on the grounds. There were Gaelic football and hurling stars a plenty from County Cavan and Monaghan. Shannonside Radio were on site broadcasting from the car park for Eastern Electrical, Cavan is in Unit the whole morning and refreshments ͟͝ǡ‹Ž‘”‡—•‹‡••ƒ”ǡŒ—•–‘ơ were served throughout the day. the Dublin Road.

Phil O’Shea, Managing Director of EWL Electric Limited was in attendance and gave the opening speech and welcomed both Phil O’Shea welcomes visitors customers and suppliers and thanked them for attending.

Shane Stirrat the branch manager and Fintan Reilly gave an interview to Joe Finnegan from Shannonside Northern Sound Radio. He Martin Reilly, Darren Hughes, Dermot McCabe, particularly wanted to thank the Shane Stirrat and Oliver Brady many suppliers who supported Shane and Fintan with the opening and travelled up from Joe Finnegan Dublin, Cork and beyond.

Exhibitors on the day were A.P. Haslam, Core Electrical, Excel Electric, Disano, Ansell, Wago, TEC Electric, Hager, ATC, Click Litehouse, Garo, Ledvance, Prysmian, Rittal, Connectix and LED Group Robus. Chris Fagan of TEC Electric chats to Enda Bresslin Michael Bissett, Hager with Ciaran Callaghan

More photographs available at www.electric.ie

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 41 Rittal

Rittal European Product Roadshow 2017 visits Ireland

The Rittal European Product Roadshow 2017 started in Germany in February and will be concluding in Slovenia in October. During the month of May, it had a very successful 3 week round Ireland trip, with the local Rittal Area Sales Managers in attendance.

It was a chance for customers to chat to the product experts as well as meet with the local Rittal sales representatives. discussions and introductions • IT racks, security and monitoring The Roadshow called on electrical to new products and innovative systems wholesalers, panel builders, products in IT infrastructure, machine builders, Industrial and Industrial Enclosures, Accessories • LED lighting IT customers with demonstrations, and Climate Control, including: • Workshop automation and • Ri4 power distribution engineering software components, smart monitoring and busbar systems The Rittal Irish roadshow was very well received wherever it went. It was • Stainless steel hygienic design a great opportunity for both new and enclosures old customers and their clients, to see the very best in Rittal products, • Blue E+ climate control and services and innovations. liquid cooling systems Paul McGarry Area Sales Manager • HMI, console and command ƒ‹Žǣ•ƒŽ‡•̓”‹––ƒŽǤ‹‡ panel/support arm systems ‡Žǣͥͩͩͨ͢͠͡͡͠͠

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Rathfarnham native wins ESB Network Apprentice Network Technician of the Year

an Phillips from DRathfarnham has been announced as ESB Networks Apprentice Network Technician of the Year following successful completion of a series of tasks in a high-pressure setting. He won ‘—–ƒ‰ƒ‹•––Š”‡‡‘–Š‡”ƤƒŽ‹•–• •Š‘”–Ž‹•–‡†Ǧ ƒ‡•ǯ ƒŽ‘ (Tramore, Co Waterford) Luke Ryan (Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin) and Graham Sutton (Roundwood, Co. Wicklow).

Š‡Š‹‰ŠǦ’”‘ƤŽ‡‡˜‡––‘‘’Žƒ ‡ƒ– the ESB Networks Training Centre in Portlaoise on Thursday 25th May, and saw the four apprentices Dan Phillips with Marguerite Sayers MD ESB Networks, Walter Keady engage in a range of exercises, and Michael Conry of ESB Networks which were assessed by a judging panel. The tasks were selected to simulate real life conditions faced the Shane Conlon Perpetual Award, drive, which closed in early April, by ESB Networks Technicians. They said that the standard of this year’s was no exception. It attracted over included sub-station wiring, cable competition was exceptionally 5,650 applicants for up to 60 places, commissioning, transformer tests high and such is the popularity a 70 percent increase on last year. and ATV driving and inspection. of ESB Networks apprenticeship It is particularly pleasing to see recruitment campaigns, they are a fourfold increase in the female ESB Networks Managing Director generally over-subscribed many applicants in 2017.” Marguerite Sayers, who presented times over. “This year’s recruitment

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44 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Industry News The THORNeco Roadshow Tour of Ireland

he THORNeco roadshow has Tbeen touring hard, up and down the UK for a number of weeks now. At the end of May, they took a week out to travel to Ireland both North and South getting great reactions from customers everywhere they went.

We caught up with them as they were setting up in Eurosales in Glasnevin.

Niall Sheridan the sales director for Ireland explains “THORNeco is a L to R: Terry O’Reilly, Shane Cullen, Barry Doran, Laura Smart, Jonathan Smart, range of best in class, economical Niall Sheridan and David Smart LED luminaires. They are the ideal like-for-like replacements for all ƒ Š’”‘†— ––›’‡ ƒ””‹‡•ƒ†‹ơ‡”‡– economical quality products and are lighting sources, from industrial title, all of which are girls names. available from your local wholesaler. ‡˜‹”‘‡–•–‘‘ƥ ‡•ƒ•™‡ŽŽƒ• ‘Amy’ for example is a recessed LED For more information, ask outdoors. They are simple to install, downlighter. ‘Alice’ is a range of long lasting and energy saving. They ƪ‘‘†Ž‹‰Š–•ǤǮ˜‡ǯ‹•ƒ”‡ ‡••‡† ›‘—”Ž‘ ƒŽ™Š‘Ž‡•ƒŽ‡”‘”˜‹•‹– also carry the Thorn Lighting 5 year panel. ‘Lara’ are circular bulkheads ™™™Ǥ–Š‘”Ǧ‡ ‘Ǥ ‘ warranty”. and there is more. These are all More photographs available at www.electric.ie

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ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 45 46 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • CEF Big Crowds at CEF LIVE 2017 at the NEC - Huge attendance at the two day CEF LIVE 2017 event in the NEC, Birmingham

n the 8th/9th June, CEF (City OElectrical Factors) ran an ‡šŠ‹„‹–‹‘ ƒŽŽ‡†  ͲͰͱͷ‹ the NEC in Birmingham.

It may have been the list of over 45 leading suppliers that attracted such a large crowd, or it might have been the knowledge seminars, the free car parking, lunch and refreshments supplied or even the skill challenges. This show certainly attracted a large amount of customers.

The knowledge seminars were very popular as customers are obviously curious to see what changes the ‡™ͱͤ–Š‡†‹–‹‘‘ˆ–Š‡”‡‰—Žƒ–‹‘• Mark McCluggage, Group Manager, City Electrical Factors (Ireland) might bring in the UK market. Other seminars included information for Throughout the two day event, On Friday, the event had a special electrical contractors taking on there were many skill challenges, focus on young professionals and had apprentices, electrical waste and the competitions and draws with some ƒŠ‘•–‘ˆƒ –‹˜‹–‹‡•†‡•‹‰‡†•’‡ ‹Ƥ ƒŽŽ› new UK EICR coding. major prizes. for those entering the industry.

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ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 49 Industry News Safe Electric Roadshow Review

n 11th May 2017 the Red OCow Moran Hotel hosted the Safe Electric Roadshow in Dublin. More than 130 Registered Electrical Contractors attended and were interested in the presentations of the Safe Electric Inspectors and the participants of the energy sector like ESB, CER and NSAI. As John Clare, Safe Electric Chief Inspector pointed out in his introduction, the main purpose of the night was to help RECs create breach-free installations. projects by Loretta Joyce, Acting Electric Inspectors Dave Butler and Regulatory Manager Safety Thomas Sheils. The sponsors of the Main topics covered Supervision. roadshow, Megger represented by x Opening address by Pierce Martin, x Updates from NSAI on related Sandy Thompson and Chronotherm Safe Electric General Manager standards by Dr Stewart Hickey, Controls Limited represented by Terry Kelly also presented their latest x The discussion of common ‡‹‘”–ƒ†ƒ”†•ƥ ‡” Ǥ products to the interested RECs. electrical installation issues and x Power Point presentation of the related regulations and the extracts of part 6 of the ET101 Also helping out on the night were correct completion of installation National Wiring Rules including Eszter Anna Bujtor, Safe Electric †‘ —‡–ƒ–‹‘ȋ ‡”–‹Ƥ ƒ–‹‘•ƒ† details of amendments and test record sheets) by John Clare the Building Regulations with Assistant Quality Manager and and Kevin Callan, Safe Electric respect to Fire Safety and the live Fiona Whelan, Safe Electric Inspector (Dublin Area) demonstration of a testing run Administration. x Update on the ESB Code of by the Galway area Safe Electric Inspector, Tim O’Connor. By the end of the night everybody Practice for Customer Interface by could leave with some useful Ray Eustace, ESBN. Popular events of the night were information. The next of round events x Updates from CER on recent the electrical testing sessions at are scheduled for the autumn. Venues prosecution statistics and ongoing several testing boards led by the Safe and times have yet to be announced. WEEE Ireland appoints new company chairman

EEE Ireland has announced national WEEE and waste battery Wthe appointment of take back targets along with Declan Moylan as Chairman to recycling, quality and recovery –Š‡„‘ƒ”†‘ˆ ”‡Žƒ†ǯ•Ž‡ƒ†‹‰ targets. compliance scheme organising the environmental management Elsewhere, Declan is Chairman of of Waste Electrical and Electronic Irish Residential Properties REIT plc Equipment (WEEE) and waste as well as a Board member of several batteries in compliance with other privately held Irish companies. European Directive 2012/19/EU. A highly regarded and respected industry professional, Declan is a Declan Moylan No stranger to the realm of waste former member of the Governing electrical and electronic goods Authority of Dublin City University recycling, Declan has served as and a Board Member of the Irish Monster Energy. In contrast to his a WEEE Ireland Board member Museum of Modern Art. more recent career posts, he also since 2015 and during that time he sat on the Audit Committee for has played a key role in supporting Previously Declan served as –Š‡ƥ ‡‘ˆ–Š‡‹”‡ –‘”‘ˆ—„Ž‹  WEEE Ireland to achieve many Company Director to Canary.is, Prosecutions, a position he held for •‹‰‹Ƥ ƒ–‹Ž‡•–‘‡•‹ Ž—†‹‰ Nitro Software EMEA Limited and nearly a year. 50 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Industry News

New partnership will create solar energy equipment recycling capabilities

EEE Ireland has announced Wa new partnership with PV Cycle, launching an industry-led takeback and recycling solution for electronic and electrical solar energy equipment, which will strengthen the nationwide collection of PV Module Waste in Ireland. The exciting new collaboration ‡ƒ• ”‡Žƒ†™‹ŽŽ‘™‘ơ‡” waste take back services on behalf of Scheme Members for photovoltaics (PV) such as solar panels as well as household and dual use electrical and electronic appliances, waste Leo Donovan, CEO WEEE Ireland, Jorge Vincente, Senior Board Member WEEE Europe, batteries and lighting equipment. Elizabeth O’Reilly, Compliance Manager WEEE Ireland and Jan Clyncke, MD PV Cycle The innovative partnership with PV Cycle – European specialists in PV legislation and challenges that lie is set to become one of the most compliance services, comes at an ahead for the industry in 2018. important and fastest growing exciting time for WEEE Ireland who Of particular note, a change in energy technologies and it is were recently recognised as “best categorisation and an opening of the essential we have PV module in practice” leaders in recycling of scope of the Directive from August waste collection facilities to meet household WEEE at the European ‡š–›‡ƒ” ‘—Ž†‡ƒ•‹‰‹Ƥ ƒ– that growing demand and that a WEEE Forum Conference in Malta changes for manufacturers and •—•–ƒ‹ƒ„Ž‡Ƥƒ ‹‰•›•–‡‹•‹ in April. distributors. This will impact how place for future recycling liabilities –Š‡› ‘’Ž›ǡƤƒ ‡ƒ†”‡’‘”–‘ of existing infrastructure. In 2016 Details of the joint initiative were the environmental management of alone, PV Cycle collected 1.803 unveiled by Elizabeth O’Reilly, electrical appliances throughout tonnes of PV module waste in ten Compliance Manager at WEEE product lifecycle including the waste European countries. Through our Ireland and Jan Clyncke, Managing phase. new partnership, Ireland can now Director of PV Cycle, at the recently ‘–”‹„—–‡–‘–Š‹••‹‰‹Ƥ ƒ–Ž›ǡƒ† opened Rediscovery Centre in Speaking at the launch, Ms O’Reilly play a vital role at EU level in the Ballymun. Jorge Vicente, Senior highlighted the importance of quality management of PV Waste in Board member of WEEE Europe, understanding WEEE compliance line with our shared commitments also spoke at the event where he requirements in Ireland for PV to the environment and resource outlined international WEEE technology importers; “Solar PV ‡ƥ ‹‡ ›dzǤ New VP for Engineers Ireland arguerite Sayers, Managing areas such as energy, housing, MDirector of ESB Networks has transportation and communications. been appointed Vice President of I look forward to working alongside Engineers Ireland. Following the incoming President Dr Kieran election Ms Sayers said, “It is great Feighan, Senior Vice President honour to have been elected to Vice Peter Quinn, Director General President of Engineers Ireland, which Caroline Spillane and all of the Clyde since its foundation in 1835 has grown ‘ƒ†‘ƥ ‡”•ƒ†•–ƒơ‘ˆ—”–Š‡” to be one of the largest professional enhancing the status of engineering bodies in Ireland. Engineers and in Ireland. I also wish to congratulate the engineering profession play › ‘ŽŽ‡ƒ‰—‡Žƒ”‡—ơ›ǡ an increasingly critical role in Networks Asset Investment Manager, solving many of the challenges our on her recent election to the country faces, particularly in crucial Engineers Ireland Council.”

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Mitsubishi Electric adds advanced condition monitoring capabilities to the FR-A800-E inverter series

itsubishi Electric has extended data. Early diagnosis enables initial or Mthe diagnostics capabilities pre-emptive maintenance work to be of variable speed drives by carried out promptly. integrating smart condition Further, the FR-A800-E series monitoring (SCM) technology provides an in-built web server, in a new version of the FR-A800 enabling operators to use a standard inverter series. With the new web browser to connect using PCs FR-A800-E line, the company has and mobile devices. Fine-tuning advanced the concept of drive- production settings and adjusting based condition monitoring. The individual parameters in line with user is able to carry out condition system requirements then becomes monitoring functions directly is minimised and system availability possible while on the move. within the inverter. maximised – which in turn leads to An app suitable for use with mobile further cost reductions. The net result The additional capability comes via devices, including iPhones and iPads, is that system maintenance for critical the integration of the SCM Kit-1 into is also available and this expands assets can be planned in advance, the FR-A800-E inverters. The pre- the range of motor control and resulting in a longer service life. ‘Ƥ‰—”‡†ǡ’Ž—‰Ǧƒ†Ǧ’Žƒ›•‘Ž—–‹‘ monitoring functions, from simple includes the FAG SmartCheck ›•–‡ ‘Ƥ‰—”ƒ–‹‘ motor control functions through vibration sensor from e-Factory to managing alarms and operating Within the FR-A800-E models, ŽŽ‹ƒ ‡’ƒ”–‡” Šƒ‡ƫ‡”Ǥ‘„‹‡† parameters remotely. In addition, the PLC function acts as the sensor with the PLC function, also integrated status information from the SCM controller for the SmartCheck sensor, within the FR-A800-E models of solution is still shown on the display eliminating the need for a separate inverter, it provides a complete as clear text. drive-based solution for preventative controller. The sensor itself can be maintenance. It is the only solution of added to assets where required, being Today more than ever before, its kind on the market. ‡ƒ•‹Ž›”‡–”‘Ƥ––‡†–‘–Š‡Ƥš‹‰„‘Ž–•‘ˆ manufacturers need to respond to rotating machine components such as global competition, adapting their This integrated approach to motors, shaft bearings, pumps, fans, business models accordingly. A monitoring the health of individual drums and gearboxes. Once set up, key aspect of the digital future of ƒ••‡–• ‘„‹‡•–”ƒƥ ǦŽ‹‰Š– the SCM provides 24/7 monitoring of Industry 4.0 is the ability to control indication of the asset through red, the machine, with functions including and optimise processes in real time, amber and green status lights on the bearing defect detection, imbalance and this can only be achieved with sensor, plus more detailed analysis detection, misalignment detection, intelligent monitoring systems. within the FR-A800-E series. Within lack of lubricant, temperature Together with its e-Factory Alliance the inverters operating temperature measurement, cavitation detection, partners, Mitsubishi Electric is and vibration feedback from the phase failure recognition and developing the technologies that will SmartCheck sensor is combined with resonance frequency detection. help companies rise to the challenges the monitoring of a full range of other of Industry 4.0, and the SCM solution Up to two further SmartCheck external parameters, including speed, is a prime example. voltage and current information. sensors can be added and wired over Detailed diagnoses can be monitored Ethernet to FR-A800-E type inverters The FR-A800-E inverters with SCM remotely, or displayed on the FR- as needed, and cabling requirements ‹–Ǧ͝™‹ŽŽ„‡‘ƥ ‹ƒŽŽ›Žƒ— Š‡†‹ A800-E inverters’ integrated screen. are minimised through the use of April. In the meantime, Mitsubishi Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), so that Ž‡ –”‹ ‹•ƒŽ”‡ƒ†›‘ơ‡”‹‰ƒ•‡’ƒ”ƒ–‡ In the event of a deterioration in the vibration sensor can be fully SCM kit – the SCM Kit-1 COMPACT operating conditions or a likely integrated using only a single cable. Ȃ™Š‹ Š ‘•‹•–•‘ˆƒ’”‡ ‘Ƥ‰—”‡† impending failure, the system will control cabinet with sensor controller, While the display on the FR-A800-E recommend countermeasures via a touch panel with multilingual models provides clear text messages, clear text messages, or by forwarding display and pre-assembled vibration more detailed feedback and analysis them to higher-level systems. This sensor. means that maintenance personnel can be provided by connecting do not need any special diagnostics an optional Mitsubishi Electric expertise in order to be able to GOT2000 HMI. This can display ‡‡Š‘™‹–•—„‹•Š‹Ž‡ –”‹ ‹•ƒ„Ž‡ identify faults. They can observe the not only detailed status information –‘”‡•’‘†–‘–‘†ƒ›ǯ•ƒ—–‘ƒ–‹‘ drive messages, take the necessary relating to the machine condition, †‡ƒ†•ǣ actions and schedule any maintenance but also maintenance proposals, ‹‡ͣƒǤ‹–•—„‹•Š‹‡Ž‡ –”‹ Ǥ ‘ȀˆƒȀ‡Ȁ work required. As a result, downtime alarms with a time stamp or trend solutions

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Eaton Mobile Tech Day at the National Contruction Summit

he 3rd Annual National TConstruction Summit was held on the 14th June in the RDS, Dublin.

The purpose of the summit is to bring construction companies, developers, policy makers, project owners, building owners , government and municipal bodies, energy environment professionals and other groups together to stimulate debate, enrich knowledge and connect stakeholder’s involved ‹–Š‡Ƥƒ ‡ǡ†‡•‹‰ǡ ‘•–”— –‹‘ and management of Irelands buildings, infrastructure and industrial projects. Eaton Staff and Customers

A number of electrical companies were exhibiting so ELECTRIC.ie building of SELV electric radiant went along. heaters onto existing drywall / plasterboard walls using specially The Eaton truck was on hand for the designed components and Mobile Tech Day. This is a mobile techniques. exhibition where Eaton present their solutions, innovation and services for the Data Centre segment. Product experts were on hand to answer any questions.

Ecovolt demonstrated the innovative Jouletherm CEP electric paint Stephen Dempsey of EcoVolt system. This allows the custom

Antoinette Fay and Bernadine Walsh of CIF Gerry Quigley of Brother

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Data Protection Regulations are changing in 2018 - Are You Ready?

he General Data Protection x Retain the data for no longer than always be fully transparent to TRegulation (GDPR) comes ‹•‡ ‡••ƒ”›ˆ‘”–Šƒ–•’‡ ‹Ƥ‡† individuals about how they are ‹–‘‡ơ‡ –ˆ”‘͞͡–Šƒ›ͤ͜͞͝ purpose; using and safeguarding personal and will replace current data data, including by providing this x To keep data safe and secure; and protection laws in the European information in easily accessible, Union. x Provide an individual with a copy concise, easy to understand and of his or her personal data if they clear language. The new law will give individuals request it. greater control over their data by For organisations and businesses setting out additional and more Under the GDPR individuals have the who breach the law, the Data Ž‡ƒ”Ž›†‡Ƥ‡†”‹‰Š–•ˆ‘”‹†‹˜‹†—ƒŽ• •‹‰‹Ƥ ƒ–Ž›•–”‡‰–Š‡‡†”‹‰Š–•–‘ǣ Protection Commissioner is being whose personal data is collected x Obtain details about how given more robust powers to impose and processed by organisations. The their data is processed by an very substantial sanctions including GDPR also imposes corresponding organisation or business; –Š‡’‘™‡”–‘‹’‘•‡Ƥ‡•Ǥ†‡” and greatly increased obligations on the new law, the DPC will be able to x Obtain copies of personal data that organisations that collect this data. Ƥ‡‘”‰ƒ‹•ƒ–‹‘•—’–‘͆͜͞‹ŽŽ‹‘ an organisation holds on them; (or 4% of total global turnover) for Personal data is any information that x Have incorrect or incomplete data the most serious infringements. The can identify an individual person. corrected; GDPR will also permit individuals This includes a name, an ID number, to seek compensation through x Have their data erased by an location data (for example, location the courts for breaches of their organisation, where, for example, data collected by a mobile phone) data privacy rights, including in the organisation has no legitimate or a postal address, online browsing circumstances where no material reason for retaining the data; history, images or anything relating †ƒƒ‰‡‘”Ƥƒ ‹ƒŽŽ‘••Šƒ•„‡‡ to the physical, physiological, x Obtain their data from an •—ơ‡”‡†Ǥ genetic, mental, economic, cultural organisation and to have that or social identity of a person. data transmitted to another The Data Protection Commissioner organisation (Data Portability); (DPC) has now embarked on a The GDPR is based on the core •‹‰‹Ƥ ƒ–‹ˆ‘”ƒ–‹‘ ƒ’ƒ‹‰–‘ x Object to the processing of their principles of data protection which help businesses and organisations, data by an organisation in certain exist under the current law. These particularly SMEs, in their circumstances; principles require organisations and preparations for the introduction businesses to: x Not to be subject to (with some of the legislation with the launch exceptions) automated decision x Collect no more data than is of a GDPR focused website www. ƒ‹‰ǡ‹ Ž—†‹‰’”‘ƤŽ‹‰Ǥ necessary from an individual for GDPRandYou.ie. The DPC has produced a 12-step guide to getting the purpose for which it will be Organisations and businesses used; ready, as well as a video and other collecting and processing personal downloadable materials, and will x Obtain personal data fairly from data will be required to meet a continue to add to this published the individual by giving them very high standard in how they guidance over the coming months. notice of the collection and its collect, use and protect data. Very •’‡ ‹Ƥ ’—”’‘•‡Ǣ importantly, organisations must ™™™Ǥ ƒ†‘—Ǥ‹‡ SAVE THE DATE

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Room to improve as home owners spend billions on their homes in 2016

rish homeowners have availed The incentive also helps Ireland We are also encouraging the Iof €1.2 billion in total through achieve its onerous climate change Government to put the Construction the Home Renovation Incentive targets as many people use the Industry Register of Ireland (CIRI) on (HRI) since its launch in 2013. incentive to make their homes more a statutory footing. Only construction This incentive has facilitated ‡‡”‰›‡ƥ ‹‡–ǤŠ‹•‘ˆ ‘—”•‡Šƒ• companies operating at the highest homeowners in carrying out nearly also helped support the growth in standards will be registered and 77,000 home improvement projects †‡ƒ†ˆ‘”‡‡”‰›‡ƥ ‹‡–’”‘†— –•Ǥ this will help consumers select over the last three years with quality operators for any renovation an average spend of €16,000 per Š‹•†‡‘•–”ƒ–‡•Š‘™‡ơ‡ –‹˜‡ or new building. The CIRI register project. The extension of the HRI incentives can be in reaching climate is the equivalent to those quality to rental properties in late 2014 has change targets. The CIF believes that standard schemes in operation in the also added further activity to this a similar model could be utilised engineering and quantity surveyors sector. to incentivise companies with large sections of the industry. building stock to renovate and The Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) ‹’”‘˜‡‡‡”‰›‡ƥ ‹‡ ›ǡ’‘••‹„Ž› The Home Renovation Incentive has provides homeowners with an Income ‘ơ•‡––‹‰–Š‡ ‘•––Š”‘—‰Š–Š‡ been extended until 31 December 2018. Tax credit at 13.5% of qualifying taxation system over a number of expenditure on home improvement years. This would be a huge step Sean Downey works carried out on a main home towards achieving our climate is Director or rental property by qualifying change targets of a reduction of 30% of Specialist Contractors. reduction in green-house gasses. This Contracting ™‘—Ž†ƒŽ•‘Š‡Ž’—•ƒ˜‘‹†Š—‰‡Ƥ‡• with CIF. This has been very successful on from the EU. several fronts. It supported an ‹ ”‡†‹„Ž‡͆͠„‹ŽŽ‹‘•’‡†‹–‘–Š‡ Irish economy in 2016. This money is recycled into the local community by the 9,000 plus domestic contractors involved in delivering renovation construction across Ireland. These businesses employ a good proportion of the 140,000 people engaged in construction in Ireland.

The Home Renovation Incentive ȋ  Ȍ ‘•–•ƒ„‘—–͆ͤ͡‹ŽŽ‹‘–‘–Š‡ š Š‡“—‡”ǡ„—–•—’’‘”–•‘˜‡”͆͜͝ billion spend in the economy since 2014. Homeowners might otherwise not have spent this money or it may have been spent in the grey market at a great loss to the Exchequer.

It’s likely that the incentive kept many thousands of construction workers, –”ƒ†‡•’‡‘’Ž‡ƒ† ‘’ƒ‹‡•ƒƪ‘ƒ– during the recession. The increase in home improvement over the last three years now means that the overall Repair, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) sector has grown to a quarter of the entire construction ‹†—•–”›‘—–’—–ƒ†ƒ ‘—–•ˆ‘”͆͝ ‘ˆ‡˜‡”›͆͠•’‡–‹–Š‡ ‘•–”— –‹‘ industry. ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 57 Excel Electric

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Excel Electric Factory Tour

xcel electric were pleased to welcome several E•–ƒơˆ”‘‡ŽŽ‹Š‡”ǯ•Ž‡ –”‹ ƒŽˆ‘”ƒ‹ˆ‘”ƒ–‹‘ morning and factory tour on 28th June. Marketing Manager of Excel Electric, Cenk Sahin and Sales Manager, Cahal McConville were on hand to demonstrate the range of products available and to ƒ•™‡”ƒ›“—‡•–‹‘•ǤŠ‡‡ŽŽ‹Š‡”ǯ•Ž‡ –”‹ ƒŽ–ƒơ were then brought on a tour of the factory where

–Š‡›•ƒ™Ƥ”•–ǦŠƒ†–”—‹‰ƒ† ƒ„Ž‡–”ƒ›„‡‹‰ Brendan Fitzgibbon, Operations Manager gives the factory tour manufactured.

L to R : Cahal McConville, Fran Burke, Gerard Mullen, Val Kearney, Ross Field, Brian Coughlan, Derek Wright, Justin Lynch, Pat Murphy, Dave Lyons with Cenk Sahin

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Acutrace win National Enterprise Award

n 25th May, John Lynch and ™‹–Š‘ ƒŽ–‡”’”‹•‡ƥ ‡‘—–Š O Aidan McDonnell were Dublin said: “Aidan and John started presented with the National Acutrace just two years ago and Enterprise Award 2017 by An already the company is making its Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny T.D., mark on the international energy the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise management sector, having worked and Innovation, Ms. Mary on more than 50 projects for ‹– Š‡ŽŽǯ‘‘”Ǥǡ–Š‡ companies like Google, Twitter and Minister of State for Employment IBM”. He continued by saying, “I’d and Small Business, Pat Breen like to pay tribute to Aidan, John T.D. and Sheelagh Daly, Chair of and their team at Acutrace and the Network of Local Enterprise their National Enterprise Award is ƥ ‡•ƒ––Š‡ƒ•‹‘ ‘—•‡ celebration of their courage, vision and success.” John Lynch and Aidan McDonnell Acutrace made a clean sweep on the Acutrace have developed software to night by also winning the National granularity of the measured data collect data in commercial buildings Enterprise Award for the Dublin sets Acutrace apart - the ability to and they use this data to analyse the Region. In February Acutrace won measure every circuit with 1 minute energy costs for the building and the National Enterprise Award granularity and provide that data present this information back to the in South Dublin. 5 minutes in history in the cloud building owner in a clear web based is unique in this market. We software solution. Speaking at the awards ceremony, can measure every circuit in a Colm Ward, head of Enterprise Aidan McDonnell says ‘’The building and this means that we can accurately show users where and when their energy is being used and they can then make a plan on how g they will save energy’. Reporting and Compliance is a big issue for large companies and Acutrace have developed Stainless Steel Flykillers ƒ—•‡”†‡Ƥ‡†”‡’‘”–‹‰–‘‘Ž within the software that allows users to generate customised reports and meet their regulatory requirements. John Lynch: ‘Our ”‡’‘”–‹‰–‘‘Ž‹• ‘’Ž‡–‡Ž›ƪ‡š‹„Ž‡ and can be easily customised by the user. We also have the ability to communicate across multiple protocols which means we can ‘talk’ to any system in a building including lighting controls and HVAC. Our software is cloud based and we have developed an API to allow us transfer data to and from other cloud based platforms ensuring connectivity to IOT devices (Internet of Things)’ EXCEL ELECTRIC GROUP Phone: 01 4500 600 Excel Works, Fax: 01 4602 178 ‘–ƒ – —–”ƒ ‡ǣ Bluebell Avenue, email: [email protected] Dublin12, D12 R98W www.excelelectric.ie Š‘‡ǣϊͣͥͣͥͨͤ͡͡͠͡͠

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EMDA AGM EIFI NEWS AECI and CIRI At the end of May, Government approval for the drafting and publication of the General Scheme of the Building Control (Construction Industry Register Ireland) (CIRI) Bill 2017 was issued.

Following concerns raised by Members of the Electrical Manufacturers and Distributors Associaton at their members of the AECI, that AGM which took place on Tuesday 27th June in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel. Registered Electrical Contractors were being compelled to be further registered by CIRI, representations were made to the Department Golf At Powerscourt of Housing and Planning. It was pointed out that Registered Electrical Contractors are already ’‘Ž‹ ‡†ƒ† ‡”–‹Ƥ‡†„›ƒˆ‡ Electric/RECI. As a result of the discussions it has been agreed by the government bodies involved, to make Registered Electrical Contractors exempt from CIRI.

The wording of the Bill now reads:

3. (2) This Act shall not apply to: -

(b) Electrical works to a building undertaken by a registered Joe Walsh, Gary O'Callaghan, Michael O'Connor and Tony Sullivan of Siemens electrical contractor pursuant to the Electricity Regulation Act 1999. On Friday 23rd June the Irish Electrical Industry turned out in force to support the IEBA for their annual Golf Classic at Powerscourt Golf Club. However, those who are carrying Conditions on the day proved tricky with high winds, but everyone was out work beyond what is regulated ‰”ƒ–‡ˆ—Ž–Š‡”ƒ‹Š‡Ž†‘ơǤ under the Electricity Regulation Act Twenty six teams participated on the East Course, and a great day was had 1999, but covered by the Building by all. The organisers were particularly pleased to see a number of ladies Control Acts 1990 to 2014 will need taking to the course, so hopefully the Ladies Competition can be reinstated to be CIRI registered for that work next year. 3(1)(a). The organising Results committee would like You can access the full text of the to extend their sincere 1st Place Eastern Electrical Dundalk 88pts General Scheme of the Bill at the thanks and appreciation 2nd Place PRL 87pts following link: http://www.housing. to all who participated on 3rd Place Siemens 85pts gov.ie/housing/building-standards/ the day and especially the 4th Place Excel Electric 84pts B9 sponsors of the tee boxes, other/general-scheme-building- 5th Place —Œ‹ƤŽ 84pts without whom the event control-construction-industry- 6th Place Demesne Electrical 83pts register-bill-2017 would not be possible. 62 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Golf News

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Sponsor Kevin O’Reilly, Winner Graham Walsh, Paul Brennan (Winner), Greg Harkness and Captain Tony Carroll, Winner Dick Troy and Tommy Munroe Snr and Captain Bill Kelly Captain Bill Kelly Sponsor Alan Brown, Core Electrical

Overall Winner Graham Walsh 37pts Winner Paul Brennan 35pts Winner Dick Troy 36pts Class 1 Winner Tommy Munroe Jnr 33pts Class 1 Winner Pat Halley 28pts Runner Up Stephen Weir 35.5pts Runner Up Bill Coghlan 32pts Runner Up Pat McCann 27pts B9 3rd Place John Garry 35pts Class 2 Winner Paul Byrne 28pts Class 2 Winner Dick Troy 34pts Class 1 Owen Cummins 33pts Runner Up Pat Biggs 27pts Runner Up Paul Byrne 31pts Class 2 Tony Carroll 33pts Class 3 Winner Shay Morris 35pts Class 3 Winner Maurice McHugh 27pts Front 9 Shane Fitzpatrick 20pts Runner Up Brian Moran 33pts Runner Up John Flanagan 26pts Back 9 Paddy Fitzpatrick 17pts Visitor Winner Shane Counihan 27pts Visitor Winner Shane Counihan Visitor Winner James Green 37pts SPONSOR: EXCEL ELECTRIC SPONSOR ACEC DISTRIBUTORS Nearest Pin Paddy Fitzpatrick

SPONSOR: CORE ELECTRICAL

Stevie Young (Ledvance), Paul Murphy (3rd Place) and Captain Tony Carroll

Winner John Garry 37.5pts Runner Up Sean McGee 34pts 3rd Place Paul Murphy 32pts Class 1 Peter Kelly 29pts Class 2 Paul Mimnagh 31pts Front 9 Dave Hickey 16pts Back 9 Noel McStay Jnr 18pts DREGS Tee Off in Portugal Visitor Winner Shane Stirrat 37pts Visitor R-Up Dave English 34pts The DREGS pictured above during their Golf Outing to Portugal from 3rd to Nearest Pin Sean McGee 9th May, all looking smart and sporting shirts gratefully supplied by Michael Slein of LED Group Robus. SPONSOR: EASTERN ELECTRICAL/ LEDVANCE

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STAFF REQUIRED ‡ŽŽ‹Š‡”•Ž‡ –”‹ ƒŽ‹• ”‡Žƒ†ǯ•Ž‡ƒ†‹‰‡Ž‡ –”‹ ƒŽ Due to continued growth Edmundson Electrical ™Š‘Ž‡•ƒŽ‡”ǡ•‡”˜‹‰‡Ž‡ –”‹ ƒŽ‹†—•–”›’”‘ˆ‡••‹‘ƒŽ•ƒŽŽ Irelands Premier electrical wholesale distributor over the country. currently has an exciting opportunity in sales. We like to combine the fact that we are a local Irish business ™‹–ŠƒŽŽ–Š‡„‡‡Ƥ–•ƒ†”‡ƒ••—”ƒ ‡•–Šƒ– ‘‡™‹–Š„‡‹‰’ƒ”– of a truly global electrical product supply group in Rexel. INTERNAL SALES We take real pride in our ability to meet the electrical product supply needs of everyone from major industry players to independent contractors, and we look forward to continuing this POSITION for many years to come. Edmundson Electrical Dublin is currently seeking JOB OPPORTUNITY a sales and service orientated individual to join Our branch in Naas is looking for a sales and customer focused the internal sales team of this rapidly expanding person to join the team! Knowledge of the Electrical Wholesale business industry is an advantage. If you are interested and would like to work for Ireland’s leading Duties: Electrical Wholesaler, Please post or email your CV to address • Taking and dealing with incoming calls & customer below queries ‡’Ž‹‡•–‘ǣ” ‡”ƒ”†ǯ‡‹ŽŽ›ǡ‡ŽŽ‹Š‡”•Ž‡ –”‹ ƒŽǡ • Taking and managing orders from quotation ”ƒ„ƒ’’Ž‡‘ƒ†ǡƒ†›–‘™ǡƒƒ•ǡ‘Ǥ‹Ž†ƒ”‡ǡͩ͡ ͦ through to completion ‘”‡Ǧƒ‹Žǣ‰‡”ƒ”†Ǥ‘ǯ”‡‹ŽŽ›̓”‡š‡ŽǤ‹‡ ‡„ǣ™™™Ǥ‡ŽŽ‹Š‡”•Ǥ ‘ • Proactivity contacting our customer database • Serving at our trade counter • The ability to develop customer relationships and manage customer accounts. • Maintaining our high level of customer service • The willingness to go the extra mile to ensure the Recruiting? customer is always happy • Skills/experience: Proven Sales track record. Excellent presentation skills, written and spoken English. Extremely self-motivated Relevant electrical background / Electrical Wholesaler experience is advantageous

The successful applicant will be: An excellent team player Personable and friendly Reliable and trustworthy Flexible in all aspects of their work

Benefits: • Top salary package, DOE • Unique uncapped profit share structure Advertise your job here • Excellent career progression opportunities • Opportunity to join the company pension scheme ’’Ž‹ ƒ–‹‘••Š‘—Ž†„‡•‡–˜‹ƒ‡ƒ‹Ž–‘ –‡’Š‡Ǥ‘‘ŽŽ›̓‡‡‹ŽǤ‹‡

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PROFILE LIGHTING & POWER Cork Golf Classic

Profile Lighting & Power, 4 Bray South Business Park, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Tel: (01) 2762888 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.profile.ie Paul Flynn, Frank Davis, Pat O’Leary, Pat Smith & Pat O’Leary

Solving Problems The Cork Branch of the IEBA held a fundraising Golf Classic on Wednesday 17th May in Lee Valley Providing Solutions Golf Club, Cork. It was a fantastic day, with a great turnout of 37 teams playing a 3-ball Stableford Competition. EWL were the winning team on the day. The main sponsor of the event was Click Litehouse and the phrase ‘CLICK NEW! DID THE TRICK IN CORK’ was the sentiment voiced by the organising committee who are very appreciative of the support they Combined Lightning & Surge Protection received from all their sponsors. Type 1+2+3, 100kA, 3 phase, all mode protection The IEBA was set up to support and with LED indication assist colleagues and their families Very Low Let through Voltage within the Irish Electrical Industry between all conductors less than 600V in need of help. Founded in 2001 Enhanced protection to BSEN62305 the charity has been active assisting people who are experiencing Competitively priced against all other brands †‹ƥ —Ž–‹‡•™‹–Šǡˆ‘”‡šƒ’Ž‡ǡ bereavement, terminal and mental Call our sales today at 01 4659010 or health issues, accidental death, email [email protected] Ƥƒ ‹ƒŽƒ••‹•–ƒ ‡‘”•’‡ ‹Ƥ  treatments. The scheme applies to full and part time workers. Any such person, someone you may know, can apply in the strictest of ‘Ƥ†‡ ‡–‘ƒ‡„‡”‘ˆ–Š‡  or at www.irisheba.com.

The organising committee wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the help, support and donations they received without which they could not have run the event. TRADE ENQUIRIES WELCOME

Medlock Electrical Distributors www.irisheba.com DUBLIN: 01-8360200 CORK: 021-4971110 www.lightplan.ie IEBA, PO Box 12807, Dublin 18 Hard rock needs power. And a grid that doesn’t skip a beat. That’s Ingenuity for life.. Experiencing a moment of greatness without electricity? That’s unthinkable. Yet natural energy sources – like wind and sun – don’t adjust to our demands. That’s why Siemens software connects many small power producers to balance the load across the grid, even when energy from renewable sources rises and falls. This helps prevent outages, while increasing small power producers’ profitability. It also makes real what matters by paving the way for uninterrupted awesomeness at rock concerts. And that’s Ingenuity for life.

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