Dark Fibre & BT Openreach
Following a consultation earlier in the year, the communications regulator Ofcom has confirmed that BT Openreach must further open up its infrastructure to its rivals. Ofcom’s final review of the business broadband market sets out how Ofcom will regulate this market up to April 2021, and companies laying high-speed…
Webro Now Live on Luckins
We’re pleased to announce that details of our products are now available to view on the Luckins website. Luckins is an invaluable reference source for distributors, contractors and engineers, and includes product and pricing details of over 1 million individual items from hundreds of UK Electrical, HVAC and…
IET DPC Cable Guide
The IET has published the DPC Guide to Cables and Cable Management draft version for comment. Once completed, this guide is intended to provide assistance with cable selection and specification for designers, installers, and contractors. The guide covers a range of cables, including fibre, coaxial, data, telecom, flex,…
5G Networks-Cables & Connectivity for Superfast Broadband
The new 5G networks launched in the UK at the end of May, and it is likely that as many as 25 UK locations will receive some sort of coverage by the end of 2019. 5G Networks 5G networks have been called the ‘next-generation standard for wireless communications’…
Class Dca WF100 Cable
Did you know our CAI-approved WF100 range includes cables rated up to Euroclass Dca standard? Singlecore WF100 cable is available with LSNH, LSF, or PVC sheathing, in a wide range of colours, including black, brown and white. WF100 LSNH is rated at CPR class Dca, giving a…
BASEC Approved Cable Now In Stock!
We are very pleased to announce that we now have BASEC approved flex cables in stock. Included in our BASEC approved cable range are 2182Y. 3182Y, and 3183Y cables in conductor sizes ranging from 0.5mm2 to 2.5mm2. Our BASEC approved cable range is available on 100m drums…
Smart Technology Needs Smarter Installers
A recent poll shows that an overwhelming majority of tradespeople are not prepared for the increasing popularity of smart home products. A poll conducted by Electrical Direct found that 82% of tradespeople have not had any formal training in smart home products, but the amount of smart technology used…