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What is Supplementary Bonding?

What is Supplementary Bonding? Supplementary Bonding is the process of combining metal parts together to create a single electrical path. Furthermore, this is often done to improve the safety and reliability of an electrical system. In most cases, supplementary bonding is used as a backup in case of an electrical fault. By creating a single

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PC Cabling

PC Cabling Options In the forever evolving world of technology. Good PC cabling plays a crucial part in keeping your software running smoothly. After all, our system's are only as good as their weakest link. Having a top of the range Apple Mac with all the fancy additions won't make a difference if you have

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Considerations When Choosing Fibre Optic Cable

What type of fiber optic cable? Fibre optic is a type of cable that is made up of very thin strands of glass or plastic. These cables are used to transmit data much faster than traditional copper cables. Fibre optic cables can be used for both long-distance and short-distance transmission, making them ideal for a

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Common Electrical Hazards In The Workplace

Electrical Safety In The Workplace Electrical safety in the workplace is extremely important for many reasons. As one of the most common sources of workplace injuries, electrical hazards should be regularly assessed and eliminated. Poor maintenance of electrical equipment can lead to electrocution, electric shocks, life changing injuries and in extreme circumstances, death. In this

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Why do circuit breakers trip?

What is a circuit breaker? A circuit breaker is a safety device that interrupts the flow of electricity in an electrical circuit.  The purpose of a circuit breaker is to prevent damage from overload or short circuit.  There are two main types of circuit breakers: thermal-magnetic circuit breakers and solid-state circuit breakers. Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers

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Data Cabling For Schools

Data Cabling Installations for Schools & Colleges As the world increasingly moves towards a digital age, the need for fast and reliable data cabling is more important than ever. From small businesses to large schools, data cabling forms the backbone of many operations. Here at NM Cabling, we understand the importance of having a high

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Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable – LSZH/LSOH Cable

Why Use LSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) Cable? Electrical cables are part and parcel of modern life, without them, we would lose all the luxuries we take for granted such as lighting, heating and power. Cables, therefore, are essential, but they do come with drawbacks. One of the most obvious downsides with traditional cables is

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Can I Use VoIP on My Network

Can my internet handle VoIP? The Voice over Internet Protocol technology, as we know, allows users to make calls over the existing internet network or infrastructure. So, how do we determine whether the networks available in our area can support VoIP services? Also, what are the requirements for installing a VoIP system? And what are

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Night Vision CCTV Cameras

Low-Light CCTV Cameras, sometimes referred to as an infrared camera or an IR camera is a type of security camera that is designed to capture clear images in low light or even no light conditions. Night vision cameras use special infrared (IR) LEDs to illuminate an area and provide clear video footage, even in darkness.

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Comms Room & Cabinet Tidy

Comms room and cabinet tidy is a very important aspect of keeping your cabling infrastructure organised and running smoothly. Comms rooms & data cabinets can easily get out of hand if they're not regularly maintained. Leaving them congested or disorganised can make your life very difficult & restrict the potential performance of your systems. There

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VoIP Installers

What Is a VOIP Telephone? A VoIP telephone is a VoIP (Voice over IP) phone that uses an internet connection to place and receive calls, rather than using a traditional telephone line. VoIP phones are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer a number of advantages over traditional landline phones. These phones can be used with

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Passive Optical Network: FAQ’s

  What is Passive Optical Network? Passive Optical Network (PON) is a type of fibre-optic access network. A PON reduces the amount of cabling and equipment required compared to an active optical network, where each user has a separate connection to the network hub. Generally, a PON configuration contains an optical line terminal (OLT) at

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