Aaaand We’re Back!!! – A Fresh New Look for Saint Anns!

I don’t think you’d find anyone here within Saint Anns that would argue that the old website was starting to look a bit dated and could’ve done more to help our customers. So with that in mind we’re pleased to reveal the official launch of our Updated Website! We’re very excited about this launch as … Read more

Imported steel – How to remain competitive

Imported Steel

Political uproar underlines the importance of getting the most from your imported steel sheetThe manoeuvrings in the White House might seem a world away from Nottingham and the metal laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication that takes place at St Ann’s day in and day out. However, the imported steel sheet industry is global in … Read more

Amendment 3 | 17th edition – Wiring Regulations

How to Comply

An overview of changes proposed in amendment 3 of the 17th edition of Wiring Regulations. To be implemented on the 1st January 2016.  

Centring on fire protection, amendment 3 includes proposals for consumer units to have non-combustible enclosures rather than plastic. It also introduces requirements that the wiring systems and escape routes are to be supported so they’re not compromised in the instance of a fire. It is being introduced in response to reports of a recent trend of increasing fires involving consumer units having a moulded thermoplastic enclosure.

The main issue has been summarised by London Fire Brigade investigator Charlie Pugsley as a loose connection in a terminal causing a high resistance connection that leads to a fire. The National Wiring Regulations committee have considered these issues and proposed additional measures for consuming units within a new regulation in BS 7671 – as part amendment 3 – which also includes non-combustible enclosures.

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New SSL security added to site- For our customers Security

Here at Saint Anns Sheet Metal Ltd we take security seriously and have implemented a HTTPS web site here at www.stannssheetmetal.co.uk. The primary reason why SSL is used is to keep sensitive information sent across the Internet encrypted so that only the intended recipient can understand it. This is important because the information you send … Read more

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