Knowledge Base
Hamilton's take on issues that affect our industry.
Taking Control of Lighting
10 August 2012
Ian Hamilton, managing director of decorative electrical wiring accessories, audio and lighting controls manufacturer Hamilton Litestat, looks at the benefits of lighting controls within energy management systems in new builds and refurbishments.
Adding Control to Your Contract
20 January 2012
Ian Hamilton, managing director of decorative electrical wiring accessory, lighting and multi-room audio manufacturer Hamilton Litestat, examines how upselling and upgrading wiring accessories on a small scale can add value to contracts even on smaller projects.
Perfecting the Wiring Accessories Mix
5 December 2011
Ian Hamilton, managing director of decorative electrical wiring accessory, lighting and multi-room audio control manufacturer Hamilton Litestat, examines the best ways of stretching clients’ budgets further without compromising on quality or design when sourcing lighting and wiring accessory products in today’s tough market.
GRID IT
19 September 2011
Grid fixed wiring accessories offer almost complete flexibility and they’re now growing in popularity in residential developments as well as in their traditional commercial settings. Our Group Product Development and Export Sales Executive, John Purnell, discusses how modular systems can benefit electrical contractors and their customers.
Aesthetics Versus Efficiency
3 September 2010
The balance between look and efficiency has been a debate in the electrical wiring accessory industry ever since saving energy started becoming a consumer concern.
Taking Control of Bedroom Lighting
27 May 2010
Installing lighting controls into bedrooms is increasingly popular in luxury properties but it's also filtering through to less high-end homes too. We're finding more and more that property developers are looking to sell homes on the back of aspirational technology that improves the look and functionality of rooms.
Useful links
Electrical Contractors' Association - www.eca.co.uk
Scottish Electrical Contractors' Association - www.select.org.uk
NICEIC - www.niceic.org.uk
Electrical Safety Council - www.esc.org.uk
ELECSA - www.elecsa.co.uk
