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WITH HOMEOWNERS INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON THE AESTHETICS OF DEVICES SELECTED TO PUT ON THEIR CAREFULLY CHOSEN WALL DECOR, TIMEGUARD HAS LAUNCHED NEW SLIMLINE FUSED SPURS… Sleek, slimline options offer a stylish solution
Fused spurs are being installed by electricians every day, but that’s no reason for manufacturers to take sales for granted. Wall space is precious, and every device must earn its keep, so choose the right device for the job and look for extra options and features that add value for the end-user. It has been no surprise that Timeguard’s FST range has been a huge success in the market. It combines the essential fuse with electronic timing, while still fitting a standard single-gang back box. 24 hour and seven-day timing options are available, and a Wi-Fi version has also joined the family. For 2024, the Timeguard design engineering focus has been on slimming the product down and paying more attention to the aesthetics. The result is the new Slimline FST - now available at wholesalers. As you know, fused spurs are used instead of conventional sockets for higher power, higher voltage devices. They are particularly useful for providing a means of isolating a circuit where access to an appliance is not easy, such as when white goods like washing machines and tumble
dryers are under a kitchen worktop and/ or fully integrated. Electrical systems for use in bathrooms, such as for heated towel rails and mirrors, are also typically protected by fused spurring. This allows the device to operate on a separate cable outside the main electrical circuit in a building as a branch or ‘spur’, providing an additional level of safety. While this may not be the same as residual current device (RCD) protection, you may want to look at installing fused connection units with RCDs built in. This will provide additional protection against electrocution from a fault or short circuit. Offering a choice of white and rugged metal casings, Timeguard also supplies an IP-protected version for outdoor use, complemented by a selection of RCD protected sockets. Looks do matter It has been estimated that the average cost to fit a kitchen in 2024 is £10,550/€12,250 (source: checkatrade. com) with the equivalent for bathrooms being £7,000/€8,250. There is a trend towards built-in kitchen appliances and lighting, which means that more fused
spur switches will be on show above the worktop. In bathrooms, demisting mirrors with integral lighting are ever more popular. Homeowners investing in improvements like these are likely to be concerned about the look of the devices selected to put on their carefully chosen wall decor, and the Timeguard FST Slim is set to become your go-to option, providing complete control with on/off switching and timing for heaters, immersions, lighting systems or where people want control beyond the limited time-delay function of their kitchen appliances. A one- or two-hour push button boost function provides a little extra heating without the risk of power being left on accidentally. The new FST Slim fits all this into a 35mm backbox and hides its controls behind a hinged down cover. (A spacer bar is provided with each unit to enable you to use an existing 25mm backbox). A name to trust Remember, choosing Timeguard is an investment in branded quality and technical back-up on demand when you need it, as well as extra functionality. www.timeguard.com
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