By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. According to legend, ‘Many years ago, a fine young boy, supposedly named Hans Brinker, lived in Haarlem, one of the principal cities of Holland. His father was a sluicer, a man who opened and … [READ MORE]
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By Christian Gossé, Actimage. At the Smart Grid fair 2015 in Paris, the French electrical and digital equipment manufacturers’ union, IGNES, presented a new local radio transmitter solution, ERL (Emetteur Radio Linky). This wireless module links appliances and building automation … [READ MORE]
When water runs out or overflows inside the building, what counts most is reacting quickly! The leakage sensors “Leak” from Elsner Elektronik help here. They detect and report puddles of water, whether in the kitchen, bathroom or cellar. The latest … [READ MORE]
By Paul Foulkes, Wago. Using technology to help people maintain their independence is a hot topic, and next March we see an event at the Birmingham NEC dedicated entirely to the subject. Smart Home for Independent Living will be running … [READ MORE]
By Robin Baddley, IBT Controls. The Urban Sciences Building at the University of Newcastle is an exciting KNX project installation that won systems designer and integrator, IBT Controls, the KNX UK 2018 ‘Commercial Installation of the Year’ award for demonstrating … [READ MORE]
Optimum air quality. For a perfect living climate. The new AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 sensor from Theben The AMUN 716 S KNX CO2 sensor monitors the CO2 concentration in schools and classrooms, offices and conference rooms, or also in … [READ MORE]
By Mark Warburton, Ivory Egg. Working at a distributor means that I get to see a lot of product, but very rarely do I actually get to commission and test them. Usually, it’s only when something goes wrong and we … [READ MORE]
By Simon Buddle, Future Ready Homes. “Turn that light off! Money doesn’t grow on trees you know” was often bellowed at me as a youngster. My Nan and Granddad lived in a three-bed terraced house, and a quick count of … [READ MORE]
The leak sensor from JUNG detects ingress of water in cellars and kitchens before this can cause major damage. This protects property – saves time, money and nerves. In bathrooms, the sensor is ideally installed under the bath tub and … [READ MORE]
Winning streak does not stop: Further products from Elsner Elektronik win Red Dot Award The expert jury of the international Design Award “Red Dot” annually awards one of the most prestigious awards companies can receive for their products and ideas. … [READ MORE]