TV winners
Article Abstract:
Digital television is being introduced in the United Kingdom in autumn 1998 and this will provide considerable work for installers because the installation differs from terrestrial television. Blocks of flats will need an integrated reception system, with one dish and cable to serve the whole block and an outlet in each house. Installers have to be experts and the Confederation of Aerial Industries has a list of qualified people. It is more cost-effective to install the new integrated reception systems than try to convert old cable systems.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1998
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An inspector calls
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The ECA has agreed to set up a registration system for electrical contractors to ensure that their work meets the European Norm. Approved companies will be included in a list called Constructionline and they will be able to do work in the public sector. A periodic technical assessment will be carried out on companies wishing to be included on the list. An industry standard has to be set up which will apply to all areas of installation work, such as security and alarms, lighting and data cabling.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1998
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It's a wonderful life
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An electrical contractor with 50 years experience describes his working life in the United Kingdom. The author started work as an apprentice when he was 14-years-old and he worked 48 hours every week including Saturdays. Apprentices were expected to save to purchase their own tools. The electrician witnessed a number of changes in the electrical trade such as construction of machine motors, the first fluorescent lighting equipment and the introduction of a uniform supply of electrical power.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1997
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