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The 10 best innovations from CEF Live 2019

CEF Live brought together a great range of electrical products from installation basics to the latest smart home tech. Here's our roundup of innovations which visitors brought to our attention and caused a buzz on social media.

By Gordon Routledge
Wednesday 12th June 2019
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The eFIXX team cast their eyes ove the top products during CEF Live 2019.

1. MODE - Locating plug socket

Scolmore

Scolmore has latched on to needs of an ageing population and created a dedicated range of sockets. The sculpted faceplate and outboard switches make it easier to plug in and operate appliances.

Available soon - CEF Online

2. Conexis L1 Smart lock

Yale

Let's face it; your kids are more likely to forget keys than a smartphone. Get around the problem with a smart lock, works with a phone app or allow remote access via the web and keep tabs on who's in or out. The first smart lock with BSI approval so no issues getting home insurance.

More Information - CEF Online

3. Fred & Barney

F4P

No matter how hard you try, keeping water out of junction boxes can be a real challenge.  These tiny junction boxes come pre-filled with gel, so no room left for condensation, water or wildlife. Useful for lots of applications from outdoor lighting to factory maintenance.

More information - CEF Online

4. Fast Trak

Gripple

The clever people at Gripple have taken the simplicity of a cable tie applied to metal support systems. No more fiddly nuts and bolts, chopping up threaded rod and channel. We love products which save electricians valuable site time.

More information - CEF Online

5. Fire Clip

Linian

Linian fire clips provide an easy way to aid compliance with the 18th edition requirements with regards to preventing the premature collapseof cables in a fire.  Available in a wide range of sizes covering armoured cables to twin and earth.

More information - CEF Online

6. Canvas

Nanoleaf

Here's a playful lighting product, from Nanoleaf, which will fit add interest in loads of room settings from company receptions to kids bedrooms.  Controlled by touch or integrated into smart home eco-systems such as Alexa or Google Home.

More information - CEF Online

7. AONE Smart Dimmer

Aurora

This smart dimmer is a clever combination of a conventional dimmer with smart connectivity to Aurora's AONE control system and other hubs. It works with 2-way lighting circuits and deals with the low wattage requirements of LED lamps.

Available soon - CEF Online

8. SLR 1000

Unilite

The Swiss army knife of battery powered LED site lights. It's a really bright area light combined with a directional torch — handy magnetic mount for working on consumer units and belt clip. Don't go into a dusty loft without one.

Available soon - CEF Online

9. Square hole cutter

Quadsaw

The bonkers device that quickly cuts square holes in plasterboard. Interchangeable between single and double gang boxes with a handy built-in spirit level.

Available soon - CEF Online

10. Junction box - 206

Wiska

Wiska junction boxes have quickly become an electricians favourite. This new smaller version is ideal for lighting connections — features captive quarter-turn lid fixings, threaded sealed entries and a range of box colours.

Available soon - CEF Online
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