Multi Angle Drill Bits replace augers, spade bits, brad point bits, routers and chisels to form holes, channels and mortices. They work in all kinds of timbers and laminates such as joists, noggins, floor boards, decking and kitchen worktops. Due to its ingenious geometry, the Multi Angle Drill Bit operates smoothly in all directions – resisting jumping and obeying your directional commands.

Precision manufactured from single billets of high grade tool steel and Titanium Nitride coated for longer working life, Multi Angle drill bits can also perform any cut in a curve as well as straight. This gives the professional user the unique capability to rectify misalignment errors.

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To contrast:

• Incandescent bulbs heat a filament to generate light.
• Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) send a current through a mercury vapor that emits UV light to excite a phosphor.
• Light Emitting Diodes (LED) create light by electrically stimulating a semiconductor material

ESL Lighting Technology uses accelerated electrons to stimulate phosphor to create light, making the surface of the bulb “glow”.  ESL Technology creates the same light quality as an incandescent but is more energy conserving. There is no use of the neurotoxin Mercury (Hg) in the lighting process.

Proven & Safe

In creating ESL Technology, Vu1 merged several existing and proven technologies then uniquely adapted them for “lighting”.  Vu1 uses commonly sourced, non-hazardous, commercial materials that are customized to our specifications. Our ESL Technology is encased in light bulb glass which is sourced from existing light bulb glass manufacturers.

We are currently developing a highly energy efficient, perfect light quality (identical to incandescent), mercury-free light bulb.

Safe as a lighting source, the ESL Technology fits neatly into classic light bulb shapes similar to those familiar to consumers everywhere. This eliminates the need to bend the technology into an unusual, twisted spiral shape (CFL) or have costly and heavy heat dissipation designed into the bulb housing (LED).

Key gate-keeping elements of the technology and associated manufacturing processes are patent pending.

Lightbulb Technology Comparison:

The arrival of VU1’s ESL Technology adds an important new path for residential lighting options.

For energy efficiency,VU1 is targeting to be two-thirds more efficient than the incandescent bulb.

However, unlike either the CFL or the LED, Vu1 carries forward desirable incandescent lighting features loved by consumers today:

• Perfect light quality
• Instant-on
• Ability to fully dim

In a world where consumers and governments are growing increasingly sensitive to Climate Change impacts, the carbon footprint size of a product throughout its lifecycle really matters.

ESL Technology has a favourably small footprint besides the huge manufacturing and disposal costs footprints being generated by LED and CFL light bulb technology.

Initially, we plan to produce various sizes of VU1-branded, ESL-powered Reflector Bulbs – the downlights commonly used in residential kitchens, dining rooms and living areas.

ESL Technology can be further adapted to many different types of bulbs. We will consider expanding into other bulb forms such as A-Bulb, Fluorescent Tube, PAR and others based on demand and available resources.

Energy saving bulbs have improved considerably over the years and you can now get ones that look just like their non efficient counterparts. Not only do the bulbs look the same, but they are the same size and are often smaller than there non-efficient fore runners.
For Example: A traditional 60W light bulbs is 60 x 110mm, compared to that to the size of a Philips 11w low energy light bulb 60 x 105mm which is 5mm shorter in length.

Low Energy Bulbs are too expensive?

The prices of energy saving light bulbs have come down in recent times – Energy Saving bulbs are now available for as little as £0.69 from ABM and because they use less energy they will lower electricity bills. Low energy Bulbs also last up to 16x that of traditional bulbs, so hour for hour, low energy bulbs often cost less.

Low Energy Bulbs take a long time to start and warm up?

There have been huge improvements recently in low energy lamp technology, improving start and warm up times. Whilst low energy bulbs do take a fraction longer to start and warm to full lumen output, improvements are continually being made and the gap is closing on inefficient incandescents.

Low Energy Bulbs offer inferior light quality!

Choose the correct replacement and an energy saving light bulb will give the same lumen output as a traditional incandescent. The colour rendering of an energy saving bulb is about 85% of that of an incandescent, but energy saving bulbs are continuously being developed to close the small gap.

Lots of my lights have dimmer switches. Can I fit them with energy saving bulbs?

Although most energy saving bulbs are not fully compatible with dimmer switches and will not dim at the moment, ABM offers a range of fully dimmable low energy bulbs which work exactly like traditional bulbs.

Is the government really banning traditional incandescent bulbs?

The governmental ban of certain light bulbs starts 01/09/09 and concerns all frosted/pearl bulbs and for clear bulbs 100W and above, being imported into the UK. These bulbs will still be available from ABM after the 01/09/09 ban date but only whilst stocks last.

Aren’t CFL’s are more dangerous than traditional GLS bulbs?

CFL’s are much safer to use in confined areas as they produce very little heat when compared to the very hot GLS bulbs. They are much safer where children are concerned and many are now used in many children’s light fittings for this reason. As CFL’s burn so much cooler there will be no more browned or burnt lampshades or nasty scorch marks on ceilings.

Recently, a lot has been reported in the media regarding the banning of certain types of light bulbs; not all of the information has been correct and much has been ambiguous. ABM has been inundated with questions, asking to clarify exactly what is happening.
Below are the most FAQ’s regarding the forthcoming lighting ban.

When will the ban come into effect?
The ban will commence on 1st September 2009.

What bulbs are being banned?
All pearl bulbs, regardless of their wattage, and all clear bulbs over 60 watts will be affected.
In general, if a there is a low energy alternative/replacement for an incandescent bulb, the incandescent will be affected.

Am I still allowed to buy and use traditional incandescent bulbs?
YES! The ban does not affect the purchasing or usage of the “Banned” bulb. The ban only stops production and importation. Current stocks and supplies can continue to be sold but once the supply has been exhausted they can not be replenished.

Aren’t Low Energy Bulbs extremely expensive?
The prices of energy saving light bulbs have come down in recent times – and are now available for as little as £0.69 Philips 11W BC (from ABM) and because they use up to 80% less energy they will lower your electricity bills. Low energy bulbs can also last up to 16x that of traditional bulbs, so hour for hour, low energy bulbs usually cost less.

Low Energy bulbs contain mercury how should I dispose of them?
They should be disposed of at designated recycling bins. Your local Council can provide information of the locations in your area.

Low Energy Bulbs offer inferior light quality, don’t they?
Choose the correct replacement and an energy saving light bulb will give the same lumen output as a traditional incandescent. The colour rendering of an energy saving bulb is about 85% of that of an incandescent, but technology is continuously being developed to close this small gap.

Lots of my lights have dimmer switches. Can I fit them with energy saving bulbs?
Although most energy saving bulbs are not fully compatible with dimmer switches, ABM offers a range of fully dimmable low energy bulbs which work exactly like traditional bulbs.

Many shops, electrical suppliers and supermarkets have already run out of stock of the Banned Bulbs, where can I continue to buy them from?
ABM has secured a large stock of the banned bulbs, so will continue to sell them, for the foreseeable future. The only restriction on the purchase of these bulbs is consumers are limited to buying 200 of each type of bulb, per order.

A range of elegant, discreet axial fans that are supremely quiet and activate only when they are really needed, using exceptionally low energy

Features:

• Extremely quiet, 25 dB(A)*
• Delay start for two minutes avoids
unnecessary use (especially at night),
and saves energy
• Power consumption only 5 watts *
• Longlife ball-bearing motor with 40,000 hours life
• Two speed options, 75m3/hr* and 90m3/hr
• High efficiency impeller for ducted
installation
• Basic switching, timer, humidity and
motion sensor versions
• Innovative “Room Refresh” option for
programmable ventilation

Low Energy, High Tech!

• High efficiency impeller delivers up to 60m3/hr
through 12m of rigid ducting,
including 90° bends
• Integral flow straightener and back
draught flap
• Low specific fan power for SAP
assessments
• Clip-on cover for ease of cleaning
• Innovative room refresh option (interval
timer) programmable for automatic long term routine ventilation
• Complies with latest Building Regulations Approved Document F

Press link below to see this fan in our store:

iCON Airflow QuietAir Fan + Timer

Traditional methods of inspection and testing require a multi-function installation tester and some additional means of recording inspection and test results. This can be a pad and paper or a PDA device running some appropriate software. Why purchase a tester and a PDA? Why carry around a tester and a PDA? A replica of the inspection and test certificate is held directly on the PowerPlus 1557 allowing the user to record test and inspection data in the field. At the end of the day, tester can be synchronised with the accompanying PC software.

With accompanying PowerPlus PC software, the 1557 transfers 17th edition certificate information to and from your PC via Bluetooth. So you upload a certificate, carry out the required test and inspection, then download to PowerPlus PC for record traceability and print directly onto pre-printed NICEIC, ECA, ECA SELECT or NAPIT stationary. When the time comes to retest, the certificate data can simply be transferred back to the tester. And, because you can add templates as new certificates emerge, the 1557 is future-proof.

Electrical Wiring Tags At The Push Of A Button. The PowerPlus Solutions Kitconcept has been further extended with the availability of a new Test n Tag thermal printer for cable tags and labels giving contractors the ability to clearly label electrical wiring in line with circuit drawings and system schematics.

• Bluetooth download and upload to a PC
• Continuity Test – with auto null facility to zero out lead resitance
• RCD Testing – Trip time, trip current, auto test and ramp current
• Prospective short circuit current – direct readout PSCC
• Insulation measurement – with 100, 250, 500, 1000V test voltages
• Loop Impedance – Unique loop test principle will not trip any RCD
• RCD Auto-Test – test RCD’s in auto mode without going back to the tester
• Integrated socket polarity test
• Fully protected against damage when accidently connected across phase

There are various models of downlights which we are going to describe here.

These are brand new High Power Illumination fused with Urban Design.

MR02G2B

This model has powerful 3 x 1.2 G2 LEDs, computer controlled high quality anodised aluminium.

Lasts in excess of 50,000 hours. Ideal as a replacement for halogen or fluorescent lighting.

Inner gimbal tilt for light direction and fitted with EZ-LIGHT plug for rapid installation.

Maintenance free with no UV or IR.

You can choose of black baffle or flush silver finish.

More information about MR02G2B

MR03G2B

This model has powerful 6 x 1.2 G2 LEDs, new smaller sizes for a discreet look, contemporary design recessed downlight.

Lasts in excess of 50,000 hours. Ideal as a replacement for halogen or fluorescent lighting.

Inner gimbal tilt for light direction and fitted with EZ-LIGHT plug for rapid installation.

Maintenance free with no UV or IR.

You can choose of black baffle or flush silver finish.

More information about MR03G2B

MR04G2B

This model has powerful 15 x 1.2 G2 LEDs.

Lasts in excess of 50,000 hours. Ideal as a replacement for halogen or fluorescent lighting.

Inner gimbal tilt for light direction and fitted with EZ-LIGHT plug for rapid installation.

Maintenance free with no UV or IR.

You can choose of black baffle or flush silver finish.

More information about MR04G2B