Greatest Electrical Game Changers

[Mikegh]

RCD

Voltstick

Led lighting

PIR detector

 

[Mikegh]

That's a few random ones off the top of my head

 

[telectrix]

A.C. distribution. sod off Edison.

 

[Mikegh]

Relay/Contactor

 

[FatAlan]

Wagos

CJR Electrical ?

 

[timhoward]

PVC insulated cables

Quinetics

 

[Mikegh]

PVC insulated cables

Quinetics

Good one on the cables

 

[freddo]

Light switches that work without the need for a smart phone.

 

[littlespark]

Smart meters


Haha ha…. Sorry, couldn’t resist

 

[Pete999]

Smart meters


Haha ha…. Sorry, couldn’t resist

Proper Apprenticeships

 

[Pete999]

In conjunction with the greatest changes, what in your opinions are the worst changes in the electrical industry?

 

[DPG]

In conjunction with the greatest changes, what in your opinions are the worst changes in the electrical industry?

I suspect I know where this is heading.

 

[pc1966]

4 good things:

• PVC instead of VIR
• MCB instead of rewirable fuse
• RCD for all domestic sockets
• LED lighting

4 bad things

• Throw-away LED lights
• Smart meters being anything but smart
• TN-C-S without a requirement for local earth rods
• General deskilling of industry (not just parks)

 

[FatAlan]

Wagos

CJR Electrical ?

We also mustn’t forget that bastion of electrical safety and quality control, the NICEIC. I’m sure UNG will whole heartedly argued on that one. ?

 

[Pete999]

I suspect I know where this is heading.

Yeah well you have to try