Modular wiring systems are growing in popularity among electrical contractors, specifies and end-users in the UK, providing significant improvements over hard wired alternatives and reducing on-site installation times by up to 70%. Dave Lewis of Apex Wiring Solutions, answers questions about the technology and the benefits provided. Modular wiring systems offer a very high degree of flexibility and versatility for both the installer and end-user. They provide improved long-term project performance because the risk element for the installer is reduced, while installation times and the amount of on-site skilled electrical labor are cut. Cable snagging and site waste are also reduced, while offering improvements in site safety. Also, because product is factory assembled in a highly controlled production environment, quality levels are assured.
A typical The Best Modular Wiring Company system might feature pre-wired factory-tested pluggable distribution boards for supplying lighting and power over a large industrial site or multi-storey office complex. The use of prefabricated connectors and preassembled cables can provide a high-performance, reliable and flexible wiring solution which offers significant improvements over alternative systems, reducing on-site installation times by up to 70%.The electrical wiring and accessories sector is evolving to meet the challenges placed on it by the introduction of new technologies, the availability of affordable skilled labour and the latest methods of construction such as off-site pre-fabrication, green and lean. So now, during the tough economic conditions we face, not only here in the UK but also overseas, there is more pressure than ever before on everybody within the supply chain to deliver projects on time and within budget — and achieving cost savings in the process wherever possible.
We are very excited about the future. The cost- and time-saving benefits of modular wiring systems are becoming increasingly recognized, enabling electrical contractors to complete even the most complex installations more quickly and more efficiently than ever before. We will see modular wiring become more and more the norm, with less input required by product suppliers as the contractor becomes increasingly familiar with the concept and systems. One of the great advantages of modular wiring is its simplicity and versatility, which means in practical terms virtually any installation, regardless of size and complexity, can be converted to a modular system. This includes projects within the residential, retail, healthcare, commercial and education sectors.