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ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 3 AP Haslam - Service and Efficiency - Page 29 Fight for Fiadh - Page 41 Hager's Install of the Year - Page 6 13 5 Editorial. 6 HAGER - Install of the Year. 9 European Parliament recognises the role of lighting in making buildings energy efficient & comfortable. 11 What is Cheaper to Run, Gas or Electric Patio Heaters? 13 5 reasons why your customers are ready for smart home technology. 17 How CUBIC enable panel builders to meet end-user requirements of any industry. 19 Hanley Energy announce 225 new jobs in the NorthEast of Ireland. 21 DDLETB Apprentice Electrician Class of 2022/23. 23 ECI Lighting announce New Technical Manager. 23 Scheme designed to deliver thousands of build-tobuy apartments. 27 Phoenix Contact - High operating convenience with new connection technology. 27 Phoenix Contact - New voltage variants under 100 W. 29 AP Haslam - Service and Efficiency. 31 Glamox urges building owners to take action ahead of the ban on fluorescent tube lighting. 33 18 year partnership delivering a more circular Irish WEEE economy. 34 LED Tube External System from LEDVANCE, the LED replacement solution for almost any application. 37 Eaton welcomes Rittal to its xModular partner program. 41 Fight for Fiadh - a letter from Joe Horgan. 43 AEW puts WEEE recycling at the top of its agenda. 43 AEW relaunches staff training programme. 45 Outdoor Enclosures – Aluminium Vs Stainless Steel. 47 Alpha Drives Limited announce move into new state-of-the-art premises. 49 Golf - EIGSI welcome new members. 54 Golf Fixtures for 2023. 56 B.E.G. deliver daylight dependent energy-saving lighting solution. 63 Mitsubishi Electric - Using digitalisation to create agile pharmaceutical production. 64 Expanded supports for businesses to invest in energy efficiency and renewable heating. 66 Obituary. 65 Buyers' Guide. 47 Contents 6
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ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 5 Editorial electric.ie Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd., Bluebell House Business Centre, Bluebell Avenue, Dublin 12 Tel: (087) 6698028 Info@electric.ie Reg. Dublin: 512293 Colin Sherlock General Manager Layout/Design colin.sherlock@electric.ie DISCLAIMER Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd. accept no responsiblity for the accuracy of contributed articles or statements appearing in this publication. Electric.ie is published by Electric Bureau Ireland Ltd. The magazine is circulated throughout Ireland and is available on wholesale trade counters and from representatives of electrical distributors who are members of EMDA The editor welcomes: contributions of technical papers, information on new products, details of installation projects and all editorial input of interest to our readers. Printed by W&G Baird IEBAAnnual Race Day. Congratulations to Shane Casey Electrical Services on winning the Hager 'Install of the Year 2022' competition. Great to see manufacturers actively promoting 'excellence' in the workplace. The quality of work from all finalists was exceptional. Full report of this on page 6. The annual IEBA Race Day on the 5th February at Leopardstown Racecourse was well supported with over two hundred and twenty five guest attending. had a fantastic day raising a total of €11,000 for the Charity. The Electrical Golf season gets off to a good start with the IEBA Golf Day scheduled for 12th May at Killeen Castle Golf Resort . Details to reserve your tee time are available on page 52. The EIGSI is getting a tremendous response this year. their first outing is on 31st March at the K Club. If interested in playing/becoming a member email bookings@eigsi.ie. The AECI are running 'Ireland's Electrical Trade Show' on Wednesday 24th May at the Lucan Spa Hotel. They are currently taking bookings. After the success of last year’s event you may need to get your booking in early! To secure your booking see page 45. Glamox are urging building owners to take action ahead of the ban on fluorescent tube lighting. (page 22) Schneider Electric Ireland give five reasons why your customers are ready for smart home technology. (page) Kevin Curran and Brendan O'Leary of Hager with Shane Casey. Noha Abdurahmanov, ECI Lighting, Technical Manager. We congratulate Alpha Drives Limited on their move into a purpose-built premises in the National Enterprise Park in Portlaoise. (page) ECI Lighting welcomes a new Technical Manager Noha Abdurahmanov. (page). Intelligent power management company Eaton recently announced the addition of Rittal to its xModular partner programme. If your company has good news to share, keep us informed at info@electric.ie.
6 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Shane Casey is Hager’s Install of the Year winner! Hager’s Install of The Year competition 2022 was held in January 2023 via Instagram and their website. It was the industry’s time to shine, and voting began for your favourite Hager installations. The competition was considered to be an encouraging way of supporting electricians within our industry. The finalists were selected, and your votes decided who would win first, second and third places. Hager launched the competition on Instagram and invited everyone to vote for the finalists through their website. Each of the finalists provided a brief description of their work experience, along with a photo of their Hager installation. The reaction to the competition was outstanding and thousands of your votes were counted to determine first, second and third places. The winner of the competition was Shane Casey with a fantastic installation, showcasing Hager’s increasingly popular Invicta range. Shane will join Hager (along with a fellow electrician of his choice) on an inspirational visit to the Hager Forum and Factory in Obernai, France. Jack Duignan and Danny Cotter won second and third place prizes, respectively. Kevin Curran, Hager’s Head of Sales in Ireland, commented; “It was really encouraging to see the incredible support for colleagues within our electrical industry. Hager also hold monthly competitions for electricians and apprentices on social media, and we get an extremely positive response to them. However, the reaction to our Install of the Year competition was on another level. It’s great to see electricians applauding and promoting the excellent standards of work within our industry, and this should be nurtured.” Hager’s Install of the Year supports industry excellence Kevin Curran interviewed Shane Casey to get an insight into Shane’s working life: Congratulations Shane, on winning Hager Ireland’s Install of the Year competition. The response to the competition has been extremely positive. How did it feel to be voted Hager Ireland’s Install of the Year? It was great to have been voted Hager Install of the Year, it’s a great recognition to get from a fantastic brand. Also, it was fantastic to think that the voters throughout social media took the time to give us their vote, as there was some great competition throughout the finalists. Do you think standards in the industry are improving and that electrical contractors are increasingly interested in the quality of work that is being done? I would say it is definitely going in the right direction. Luckily, I think that the younger generation of apprentices and electricians are certainly taking a lot of pride in their work. And I think Hager’s install of the month incentive really brings that to life, when the guys and girls tag that in their social media posts, you know they have put their heart and soul into trying their level best to do a fantastic job of the install they are carrying out. Obviously, there is plenty of room to improve, in certain areas of the trade, but all in all, I think Ireland would have one of the best standards to work and thrive towards, among other countries. Hager’s Install of the Year competition Placeholder for image Placeholder for image Kevin Curran, Hager's Head of Sales presents Shane Casey with the Winning Trophy L to R: Niall Moynihan, Eoghan Barry, Zak Loveday, Donagh Murphy, Mark Crowley (Foreman), Shane Casey (MD), David Keane, Darragh O'Connor, Brendan Arundel Sheehan and Joe Downey (Not Present) Hager’s Install of the Year supports industry excellence
ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 7 Has an electrical contractor’s role changed much since you first set up SCES? Massively. I was a one-man band when I first set up SCES in 2012, doing mainly domestic work on one off houses, extensions, call outs and breakdowns. Fast forward 10 years and we currently have a team of twelve guys on the ground direct, two in the office, one Quantity Surveyor, and a team of Subcontractors. Unfortunately, I don’t get to be on the tools half as much I would like anymore, and I found that very difficult, as I love being hands on in our installations. But when I do get to work on the tools, I love every minute of it. More so, if I have a set of the infamous (blue) Hager screwdrivers in my hands! In recent years we have all had a lot to deal with, increased cost of living, cost of material, pandemics and a labour shortage throughout the entire construction sector. The electrical contractor now has a big role to play in the designs of the projects and it is great to see design teams taking on board what we have to say with regards the use of new products and materials to make the job faster, cheaper and more productive. What advice would you give apprentices starting out in this industry? This is a tough one… here’s what I think is helpful: - Learn to walk before you can run in this industry - Don’t stop asking questions (you will never know everything about the electrical industry, and neither will any of us, so always seek information) - If you are working within a progressive company with good mentors don’t chase the next 50c or euro by jumping to another company where you won’t get that training and experience. - Invest in your tools from very early on. Buy once and buy right. I still have my very first multimeter I bought in 1st year in 2007, and it continues to work perfectly. - In my personal opinion, the electrical trade is one of the best apprenticeships out there. The options you have once you qualify are endless. Your trade will be invaluable to you forever. How do you think the global drive towards energy efficiency is affecting the industry in Ireland? It is definitely going in the right direction. You can see that by the vast number of renewables that people and businesses are putting in. We have installed solar photo voltaic and storage on our own offices and stores to try and curtail the spiralling costs of energy. We are entering a different era with regards renewable energy and energy efficiency and that can only be a good thing for our industry as we will all need to diversify with it and learn more about how best to do it. Hager Invicta Distribution Board Installation by Shane Casey r winner! 022 was held in January was the industry’s time to e Hager installations. way sts first, ed r work on. st, n sing oin an bernai, nd ented; t hold on se r nt Kevin Curran interviewed Shane Casey to get an insight into Shane’s working life: Congratulations Shane, on winning Hager Ireland’s Install of the Year competition. The response to the competition has been extremely positive. How did it feel to be voted Hager Ireland’s Install of the Year? It was great to have been voted Hager Install of the Year, it’s a great recognition to get from a fantastic brand. Also, it was fantastic to think that the voters throughout social media took the time to give us their vote, as there was some great competition throughout the finalists. Do you think standards in the industry are improving and that el ctrical contractors are incre singly intere ted in the quality of work that is being done? I would say it is definitely goi g in the right direction. Luckily, I think that the younger generation of apprentice and el ctricians re cert inly taking a lot of pride in their work. And I think Hager’s ins all of the month incentive really brings tha to life, w n the guys and girls tag that in their social media posts, you know th have put their h art and s ul into trying their level b st to do a fantastic job of th install they are carrying out. Obviously, there is plenty of room to improv , in certain reas of the trade, but all in all, I think Ireland would have one of the best standards to work and thrive towards, among other countries. Placeholder for image 2/27/2023 12:34:31 PM Has an electrical contractor’s role ha g d much since you first set up SCES? Massively. I was a one-man b nd when I first set up SCES in 2012, doing mainly domestic work on one off houses, extensions, call outs and br akdowns. Fast forward 10 years and we currently hav a team of twelv guys on the ground direct, two in the office, one Quantity Surveyor, and a team of Subcontractors. Unfortunately, I don’t get to be on the tools half as much I would like anymore, and I found that very difficult, as I love being hands on in our installations. But when I do get to work on t tools, I love every minute of it. More so if I have a set of the infamous (blue) Hager screwdrivers in my hands! In recent years we have all had a lot to deal with, increased cost of living, cost of material, pandemics, and a labor - Don’t stop asking questions (you will never know everything about the ele trical industry, and neither will any of us, so always seek information). - If you are working within a progressiv company with good mentors, don’t cha e the next 50c or euro by jumpi g to another company where you won’t get that training and experience. - Invest in your tools from very early on. Buy once and buy right. I still h ve my very first multimeter I bought in first ear in 2007, and it continues to work perfectly. - In my personal opinion, the electrical trade is one of the best apprenticeships out there. The options you have once you qualify are endless. Your trade will be invaluable to you forever. How do you think the global drive towards energy Hager Invicta Distribution Board Installation by Shane Casey Has an electrical contractor’s role changed much since you first set up SCES? Massively. I was a one-man band when I first set up SCES in 2012, doing mainly domestic work on one off houses, extensions, call outs and breakdowns. Fast forward 10 years and we currently have a team of twelve guys on the ground direct, two in the office, one Quantity Surveyor, and a team of Subcontractors. Unfortunately, I don’t get to be on the tools half as much I would like anymore, and I found that very difficult, as I love being hands on in our installations. But when I do get to work on the tools, I love every minute of it. More so if I have a set of the infamous (blue) Hager screwdrivers in my hands! In recent years we have all had a lot to deal with, increased cost of living, cost of material, pandemics, and a labor shortage throughout the entire construction sector. The electrical co tractor now has a key role to play in the designs of the p ojects and it is great to see design teams taking on board what we ave to say with regards the use of new products and materials t make the job faster, che per, and more productive. What advice would you give apprentices starting out in this industry? This is a tough one… here’s what I hink is h lpful: - Learn to walk b fore y can run in this industry. - Do abo alw - If y goo to a and - Inv righ in 2 - In m app qua you How efficie It is d the va puttin our ow of ene We ar and e indus about Hager Invicta Distribution Board Installation by Shane Cas Install of th Year.indd 2 Has an electrical co tr ctor’s role changed much since you first set up SCES? Mas ively. I was a one- n band wh n I first set up SCES in 2012, doing mainly dom s ic w rk on one off houses, extension , call outs and breakdowns. Fast forward 10 years and we cu rently have a team of twelve guys on the ground dir ct, tw in the office, o e Quantity Surv yor, and a tea of Subc tractors. Unfortun t ly, I don’t get to be on the tools half as much I would like anymor , and I fou d t at v ry difficult, as I love being hands on in our installations. But when I d get to work on the to ls, I love every minute of it. More so if I ve a set of the infamous (blue) Hager screwdrivers in my hands! In rec nt years we have all had a lot to deal with, increased cost of living, cost of material, pandemics, and a labor shortage throughout the entire construction sector. The electrical contract r now h s a key role to play in the - Don’t stop asking qu tions (you will nev r know ev rything about the electrical industry, and neither will any of us, so always seek information). - If you are working within a progressive company with goo mentors, do ’t c ase the next 50c or euro b jumping to another company whe e you won’t get that training and experi nce. - Invest in your tools from very early n. Buy nce and buy right. I still have y ve y first multimeter I bought in first year in 2007, and it continues to work perfectly. - In my personal opinion, the electrical trade is one of the est app ntic ships out there. The options you have onc you qualify are e less. Your r de ill be invaluable to you forever. How do you think the global driv towards energy efficiency is affecting the industry in Ireland? It is definitely going in the right direction. You can see that by the vast number of renewables that p ople nd businesses are Hager Invicta Distribution Board Installation by Shane Casey
8 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • The SCES fleet of vehicles ce S ears nd m very when re so n ed s e of per, n this - Don’t stop asking questions (you will never know everything about the electrical industry, and neither will any of us, so always seek information). - If you are working within a progressive company with good mentors, don’t chase the next 50c or euro by jumping to another company where you won’t get that training and experience. - Invest in your tools from very early on. Buy once and buy right. I still have my very first multimeter I bought in first year in 2007, and it continues to work perfectly. - In my personal opinion, the electrical trade is one of the best apprenticeships out there. The options you have once you qualify are endless. Your trade will be invaluable to you forever. How do you think the global drive towards energy efficiency is affecting the industry in Ireland? It is definitely going in the right direction. You can see that by the vast number of renewables that people and businesses are putting in. We have installed solar photo voltaic and storage on our own offices and stores to try and curtail the spiraling costs of energy. We are entering a different era with regards renewable energy and energy efficiency and that can only be a good thing for our industry as we will all need to diversify with it and learn more about how best to do it. Installation by Shane Casey 2/27/2023 12:34:31 PM What aspects of your job do you enjoy most? I love a challenge. Tell me I can’t or won’t be able to do it, and I will go for it and make it happen! I love building a team around me where we all have to common goal to do the best for each other and for the progression of the SCES brand. We have a fantastic team working with us and they are the main reason why we can drive the company on to where we are today. And we are always looking for like-minded talent to join our team. Every day is a school day. There is no day that you don’t take away another bit of information or learn something. The mayhem and the chaos… I love it! What do you value most about Hager? The product is just fantastic, you know when you are using Hager that you have a quality piece of kit in your hands. You literally can feel the difference from its competitors in your hands. The support that I get from the guys and girls in Hager Ireland is brilliant, if I’m out on site I can pick up the phone and talk to Brendan or Luke in Dublin, and that is invaluable to me and my foremen as contractors. The range they carry is second to none. If you can think of it, they will have a solution for it! And of course… those blue Hager screwdrivers! Do you believe smart homes/building automation will eventually become standard for new builds? In short yes. I think 90% of houses, even now, have some form of smart home device in it, be it a smart speaker or a smart heating thermostat. I think the full smart home systems are still out of reach for most homeowners, but it’s definitely a question that is coming up more and more. On the commercial side, building automation and BMS systems are integral to the running and monitoring of these buildings, and it will only get better as time moves on. What has been your most challenging project to date, and why? I will say it was probably my first large commercial project in 2017, we did a large two-story extension onto a factory in West Cork. I was thrown in at the deep end, and we had a lot of new things to learn, see and do. But we got on with it and got it done on time and on budget. After that, each project has its own challenges, more so because of the scale of the projects that we now undertake. Skilled labor is probably our number one challenge at the moment and that is across the board I would say. Placeholder for image What aspects of your job do you enjoy most? I love a challenge. Tell me I can’t or won’t be able to do it, and I will go for it and make it happen! I love building a team around me where we all have to common goal to do the best for each other and for the progression of the SCES brand. We have a fantastic team working with us and they are the main reason why we can drive the company on to where we are today. And we are always looking for like-minded talent to join our team. Every day is a school day. There is no day that you don’t take away another bit of information or learn something. The mayhem and the chaos… I love it! What do you value most about Hager? The product is just fantastic, you know when you are using Hager that you have a quality piece of kit in your hands. You literally can feel the difference from its competitors in your hands. The support that I get from the guys and girls in Hager Ireland is brilliant, if I’m out on site I can pick up the phone and talk to Brendan or Luke in Dublin, and that is invaluable to me and my foremen as contractors. The range they carry is second to none. If you can think of it, they will have a solution for it! And of course… those blue Hager screwdrivers! hager.ie customer.service@hager.ie technical.service@hager.ie @HagerIr land @hagerireland Do you believe smart homes/building automation will eventually become standard for new builds? In short yes. I think 90% of houses, even now, have some form of smart home device in it, be it a smart speaker or a smart heating thermostat. I think the full smart home systems are still out of reach for most homeowners, but it’s definitely a question that is coming up more and more. On the commercial side, building automation and BMS systems are integral to the running and monitoring of these buildings, and it will only get better as time moves on. What has been your most challenging project to date, and why? I will say it was probably my first large commercial project in 2017, we did a large two-story extension onto a factory in West Cork. I was thrown in at the deep end, and we had a lot of new things to learn, see and do. But we got on with it and got it done on time and on budget. After that, each project has its own challenges, more so because of the scale of the projects that we now undertake. Skilled labor is probably our number one challenge at the moment and that is across the board I would say. Placeholder for image Placeholder for image What aspects of your job do you enjoy most? I love a challenge. Tell me I can’t or won’t be able to do it, and I will go for it and make it happen! I love building a team around me where we all have to common goal to do the best for each other and for the progression of the SCES brand. We have a fantastic team working with us and they are the main reason why we can drive the company on to where we are today. And we are always looking for like-minded talent to join our team. Every day is a school day. There is no day that you don’t take away another bit of information or learn something. The mayhem a d the chaos… I love it! What do you value most about Hager? The product is just fant stic, you know when you ar using Hager that you have a quality piece of kit in your hands. You literally can feel the difference from its competitors in your h nds. The support that I get from the guys and girls in Hager Ireland is brilliant, if I’m out on site I can pick up the phone and talk to Brendan or Luke in Dublin, and that is inv luable t me and my foremen as contractors. The range they carry is sec nd to none. If you can think of it, they will have a solution for it! And of course… those blue Hager scre drivers! hager.ie customer.service@hager.ie technical.service@hager.ie @HagerIreland @hagerireland Do you believe smart homes/building automation will eventually become standard for new builds? In short yes. I think 90% of houses, even now, have some form of smart home device in it, be it a smart speaker or a smart heating thermostat. I think the full smart home systems are still out of reach for most homeowners, but it’s definitely a question that is coming up more and more. On the commercia side, building automat on and BMS systems are integral to the running and monitoring of these buildings, and it will only get better as time moves on. What has been your most challenging project to date, and why? I will say it was probably my first large commercial project in 2017, we did a large two-story extension onto a factory in West Cork. I was thrown in at the deep end, and we had a lot of new things to l arn, ee and do. But we got on with it and got it done on time and on dget. After that, each project has its own challenges, more so because of the scale of the projects that we now undertake. Skilled labor is prob bly our number one challenge at the mome t and that is across the board I would say. Placeholder for image Placeholder for image
ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 9 Industry News European Parliament Committee recognises the role of lighting in making buildings energy efficient & comfortable ‒LightingEurope welcomes the text recently adopted by the European Parliament’s Industry Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). It mandates the use of automatic lighting controls in non-residential buildings where technically and economically feasible. “All building renovations must include an upgrading of the lighting installations. LEDbased lighting systems can help us save up to 29 TWh/y of electricity by 2030 and up to 56 TWh/y by 2050. Mandating the use and optimisation of automatic lighting control systems will increase energy savings in a building, help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enable good lighting and quality environments for people,” says Ourania Georgoutsakou, Secretary General of LightingEurope. With people spending approximately 90 % of their time indoors, there is a growing demand for indoor comfort and wellbeing. LightingEurope welcomes that the ITRE text emphasizes the need to create safe and comfortable indoor environments for buildings’ occupants with the introduction of a de nition of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and concrete obligations for Member States to address IEQ. In this context again, better lighting has a central role to play. Beyond the energy savings they deliver, LED-based intelligent lighting systems will also create a more comfortable indoor environment, allowing users to dynamically adapt light to their speci c needs and preferences. Georgoutsakou concludes: “The energy, health, and economic benefits of quality lighting are clear. Today we have the technology and products to adapt the lighting to who we are (because for example, the older we get, the more bright light we need), where we are, what we are doing, the time of day and the levels of natural daylight coming in. A true renovation renaissance for Europe cannot happen without an upgrade of our lighting installations. Let’s not waste this opportunity.” LightingEurope calls upon members of the European Parliament to back the text in plenary and for this level of ambition to be maintained throughout the upcoming negotiations with the Council. LightingEurope places its technical expertise at the disposal of the EU institutions to help shape these new measures. Available to download at www.lightingeurope.org LightingEurope - Advocating the value of lighting - 2022 Annual Report
10 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • HEPA Filter 0203 564 9164 – sales@atc.ie – atcelec.co.uk ATC Tiger ECO High Speed Hand Dryer Ultra Modern Design Ecosun Low Temp Ceiling Heaters ATC Pacific Unvented Water Heaters For Wash Stations ATC Dahlia Hand Santiser Station Wash—Dry—Sanitise • Automatic No Touch Operation • Hygienic • 36,000 Operation Battery Life • Battery Powered: 6 x AA batteries • Wall mounted in Minutes • Free Standing Station • No Power Required • Sturdy yet Portable • Adjustable Heights • For use with Dahlia Hand Sanitiser Dispenser • Hygienic No Touch Operation • Dries hands in 15 Seconds • Low Energy (550/1200W) • Super Silent—70dB @ 1m • Optional HEPA Filter – removes 99.97% of bacteria particles • Two panel sizes 600mm x 600mm and 1200mm x 600mm • Energy efficient low energy costs • Draught and Noise free • Ceiling mounting allows flexible use of floor and wall space • Designed for quick and easy installation to suspended ceilings • 3 Sizes: 5, 10, 14 Litres • ERP Rated B • New Safety Valve • Glass lined tank • External adjustable • Thermostat control • Quick recovery element • Wall & Floor Mounted ATC Dahlia Hand Santiser Dispenser Wash—Dry—Sanitise Wash – Dry – Sanitise Restaurants Schools Sports Facilities Universities Stadia Hotels Experience Unique • Soap Dispenser • Automation Water Tap • High Speed Hand Dryer ATC Eco Tap Wash Room System Switch from Gas to Electric Outdoor Heating Explore the Range atc.ie 01 467 8301 Reduce your CO2 Emissions by up to 87%* *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks er ye r. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco heater at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @€35.
ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 11 Industry NewsATC What is Cheaper to Run, Gas or Electric Patio Heaters? In order to achieve the EU’s objective of climate neutrality by 2050, it is essential that businesses and members of the public do their part to phase out the use of fossil fuels for heating and cooling purposes. ‘The EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 – an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.’ By switching from gas to electric heating, you can actively play a role in reducing the amount of harmful carbon dioxide emissions that are released into the atmosphere. A Sustainable Choice Gas Patio Heaters produce a whopping 5,802kg of carbon dioxide emissions*, which contributes towards the warming of the planet and ultimately advances the effects of climate change. According to NASA, ‘human activities have raised the atmosphere’s carbon dioxide content by 50% in less than 200 years’. By swapping out your gas patio heater for an electric one, you can dramatically reduce your carbon dioxide emissions. There are three ATC Electric Outdoor Heaters to choose from, and each produces a different level of CO2 emissions: 1. The Alfresco Annual CO2 Output: 749kg Reduced emissions by 87% 2. The Riviera Annual CO2 Output: 833kg Reduced emissions by 86% 3. The Sienna Annual CO2 Output: 1665kg Reduced emissions by 71% A Changing European Landscape While gas patio heaters have become a staple in the average garden or outdoor dining area over the years, the gas outdoor heater is now becoming a costly burden for households and hospitality settings. As a result of the European gas crisis, which was triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, prices of the fossil fuel surged and many people were, and still are, facing harsh winter conditions due to the sheer cost of heating their homes and businesses. Prior to this, fossil fuels had risen signi cantly during the Covid-19 pandemic due to disrupted supply chains and high demand. Switch to Electric Outdoor Heating If you are keen to keep costs and CO2 emissions down, yet still maintain a warm outdoor environment, then Electric Outdoor Heaters are the choice for you. The ATC Technical Team have analysed the cost of using gas versus electric outdoor heaters over an annual period, and the results are in. Major Cost Savings* There are immense savings to be had by switching from Gas to Electric Outdoor Heating. Below we highlight the savings you can make for each ATC Electric Outdoor Heater. Cost Savings Annual Energy Cost: €1,373.91 Annual C02 Output: 749kg Savings per Year: €4,800.09* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Alfresco Cost Savings VS Annual Energy Cost: €3,053.13 Annual C02 Output: 1665kg Savings per Year: €3,120.87* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Sienna Cost Savings VS *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks per year. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco / 2kW Riviera / 4kW Sienna heaters at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg gas / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @ €35. Annual Energy Cost: €1,526.57 Annual C02 Output: 833kg Savings per Year: €4,647.43* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Riviera Cost Savings VS Cost Savings Annual Energy Cost: €1,373.91 Annual C02 Output: 749kg Savings per Year: €4,800.09* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Alfresco Cost Savings VS Annual Energy Cost: €3,053.13 Annual C02 Output: 1665kg Savings per Year: €3,120.87* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Sienna Cost Savings VS *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks per year. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco / 2kW Riviera / 4kW Sienna heaters at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg gas / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @ €35. Annual Energy Cost: €1,526.57 Annual C02 Output: 833kg Savings per Year: €4,647.43* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Riviera Cost Savings VS 118 Cost Savings Annual Energy Cost: €1,373.91 C02 Output: 749kg Savings per Year: €4,800.09* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Alfresco Cost Savings VS Annual Energy Cost: €3,053.13 C02 Output: 1665kg Savings per Year: €3,120.87* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Sienna Cost Savings VS *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks per year. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco / 2kW Riviera / 4kW Sienna heaters at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg gas / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @ €35. Annual Energy Cost: €1,526.57 C02 Output: 833kg Savings per Year: €4,647.43* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Riviera Cost Savings VS 118 Cost Savings Annual Energy Cost: €1,373.91 Annual C02 Output: 749kg Savings per Year € ,800.09* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Alfresco Cost Savings VS Annual Energy Cost: €3,053.13 Annual C02 Output: 1665kg Savings per Year €3,120.87* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Sienna Cost Savings VS *Based on heaters operating 7 days @ 6 hours per day, 42 weeks per year. Figures correct as of November 2022. Calculations made based on 1.8kW Alfresco / 2kW Riviera / 4kW Sienna heaters at energy cost of €0.43 / kW. Gas heaters burning 1.1kg gas / hour, with price of 11kg bottle @ €35. Annual Energy Cost: €1,526.57 Annual C02 Output: 833kg Savings per Year €4,647.43* Annual Energy Cost: €6174.00 Gas Annual C02 Output: 5802kg Riviera Cost Savings VS
12 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Key Features: • All-in-one protection • Wireless connectivity • Supports 5th Edition National Rules for Electrical Installations I.S.10101 wiring regulations • Reduced design and installation time • Enhanced maintenance and operational resilience • Notifications, alerts and diagnostics Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its Acti9 Active Safety System, the latest in the Acti9 range offering a digitally enhanced connected system with visibility at final distribution. se.com/ie Meet the new standard for safety systems... the Acti9 Active Safety System Scan the QR code to learn more Key Features: All-in-one prot on Wireless connectivity • Supports 5th Edition National Rules f r Electrical Installations I.S.10101 wiring regulations Reduced design and installation time Enhanced maintenance and operational resilience • Notifications, alerts and diagnostics Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and autom tion, has announced the launch of its Acti9 Active Safety System, the latest in the Acti9 range offering a digitally enhanced connected system with visibility at final distribution. se.com/ie Meet the new standard for safety systems... the Acti9 Active Safety System Scan th QR code to learn more
ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 13 Schneider Electric 5 reasons why your customers are ready for smart home technology Luckily, smart home technology has come a long way. Today, you can offer connectivity, monitoring, and remote control of individual devices. And, as the technology has evolved so have customer expectations. ‘Smart’ isn’t a luxury anymore, it’s becoming an expectation. What’s driving the trend? Generational shifts and maturing technology, but there’s more to it, including the following: 1. The pandemic has changed the way we look at our homes Long months stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many to rethink their living situations – when there’s no escaping home, home improvement becomes a topof-mind issue. Achieving net-zero is indeed a leap for most homes, but every step forward in energy ef ciency makes a difference. Here is a clear opportunity for electricians to show value by offering new energy management technology to customers. Wiser from Drayton by Schneider Electric allows homeowners to monitor the entire power system and see realtime consumption information and equipment status directly on the smartphone. 2. Homeowners are increasingly familiar with the technology Nowadays, as many as 90%* of consumers are familiar with smart home technology, and about half (53%)* own at least one smart home device. Homeowners are increasingly looking for comprehensive smart home solutions that integrate lighting, heating, and shutter control with entertainment and home security functionalities. This is where Wiser connected home solutions t in perfectly by allowing electricians to provide an intuitive and modular system with little fuss. ‒ Imagine being an electrician in the early 20th century and having a customer ask for the very latest in modern conveniences. Back then your options were extremely limited. Maybe you’d install some of the early electrical household appliances. But automation? Or advanced lighting options? That would have required monumental effort. 3. Customers want what’s best for the planet and their budgets Volatile energy prices and in ation, not to mention growing concern over climate reports, has prompted homeowners to look for new ways to cut energy bills and reduce carbon footprints – ideally at the same time. Wiser allows homeowners to monitor their power systems and see, in real-time, how much energy is being used at the device, circuit, or home level, which makes it much easier to optimise overall consumption. It also lets homeowners set high-consuming appliances, such as boilers and e-bike chargers, to run during lower-tariff periods. 4. We’re creatures of comfort Comfort and convenience are fundamental to the idea of a smart home and it’s important for consumers. For example, around 37%* of respondents say that smart home technology makes their lives easier, with another 37%* claiming it makes their homes more comfortable. With Wiser, homeowners don’t have to choose one over the other. Along with energy management features, Wiser provides the ability to tailor comfort at home and manage it. 5. Our homes are our fortresses For many homeowners, privacy and security are big concerns. Some 64%** see advanced security as an important aspect when renovating. Homeowners going on holiday? Wiser automatically manages lighting and shutters to simulate presence at home. Smoke, water leakage, or motion detected while nobody’s home? Wiser sends an instant alert to the homeowners so they can act accordingly. * Edelman Intelligence & SE “Smart Home Thought Leadership” report, 2020 ** Lewis & SE “Smart Devices and Sustainability” report, 2021
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ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 15 Ensuring reliability for sustainable energy Our solutions from power quality products portfolio are tailored to meet the specific needs for renewable energy facilities, like solar and wind farms. Enabling them to ensure grid code compliance and utilize installed capacity optimally, these solutions support their rapid growth for a sustainable future. Visit hitachienergy.com/power-capacitors to know more. Compliance to grid code Optimized capacity utilization
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ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 17 To meet these demands, panel builders are dependent on access to a flexible and versatile enclosure system. With a strong focus on modularity, versatility, and adaptability, CUBIC enable panel builders to assemble any kind of futureproof electrical switchboards that meet the end-user requirements of any industry. Individual needs require individual solutions CUBIC’s design application offers panel builders the opportunity to apply modular or fully customized enclosures – or even a combination. The unique adaptability and agile customization aspects are ideal for meeting the specific demands of any individual industry. Acknowledging that no solution fits all and offering endless design opportunities has made the company a renowned supplier of high-quality enclosure solutions across the globe. Focus on opportunities rather than limitations CUBIC’s extensive test programme carried by independent test laboratories with a wide range of electrical components from the world’s largest suppliers ensure the highest level of safety and reliability. It also provides easy design verification which combined with the endless design opportunities allows panel builders to focus on meeting individual end-user requirements rather than on circumventing system limitations. Component independency drives competitiveness Component requirements differ. Not only from industry to industry but also between end-users within the industries. To be competitive and able to meet individual component requirements, panel builders need a free choice of electrical components. By offering a component independent enclosure system, CUBIC lays the foundation for the panel builders’ ability to offer competitive solutions to end-users no matter component requirements. Compatible with any future upgrades or expansions The pace of the technological development makes futureproof enclosure systems essential to both panel builder and end-user. The modularity, versatility, and adaptability of CUBIC’s enclosure solutions enable easy upgrades and rearranges that ensures functionality and cost efficiency when requirements change. Visit www.cubic.eu to read more about how CUBIC delivers low voltage enclosure solutions for any type of industries worldwide including cases from former projects. How CUBIC enable panel builders to meet end-user requirements of any industry The constantly increasing competition within the worlds industries creates a significant demand for flexible and adaptable power distribution. End-user needs changes faster and requirements become more and more individual. Pressure is put on panel builders’ ability to deliver not only safe and reliable power distribution but also futureproof and adaptable enclosure solutions. – CUBIC’s modular mindset and product adaptability has made them an acknowledged supplier of enclosure solutions for switchboards within any industry.
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