There’s a better way – and it’s cheaper, better finished and more environmentally friendly

Traditional hot-dip galvanised steel is increasingly failing in today’s tougher environments. Coastal sites, agricultural buildings, and industrial facilities cause galvanised coatings to break down faster — especially on cut edges and drilled points. The result is corrosion, call-backs, and premature product replacement that costs contractors time, money, and reputation.

That’s why we’re introducing Magnelis^®, a next-generation zinc–aluminium–magnesium coating now available across our electrical containment and support ranges. Magnelis^® delivers dramatically higher corrosion resistance and features a unique self-healing action on edges and scratches — solving the problems that standard galvanising can’t keep up with.

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Energy management just became plug-and-play — and that means real opportunity for forward-thinking electricians.

The SYNC ENERGY Flow range is a flexible, modular Home Energy Management System (HEMS) built for modern homes and energy-aware consumers.

It combines battery storage, hybrid inverters, and smart control in one scalable package — and it’s built with installers in mind.

As UK homeowners look to cut bills, beat rising tariffs, and gain energy independence, electricians are in a prime position to deliver high-value installations that make an immediate impact.

Smart Home Energy = Smarter Business for Installers

In today’s energy-conscious market, homeowners aren’t just looking for savings — they want control.

SYNC ENERGY’s Flow range delivers just that, offering:

Modular battery storage systems (up to 35.84 kWh),

PV-ready hybrid inverters (3.6kW or 6kW), and a

Smart app interface that lets users monitor, optimise and automate their energy use.

Where does your trusted Electrical Wholesaler fit into this?

As SYNC Energy Supply Partners, we not only stock and supply quality reliable, easy to install Home Energy Management  Systems, BUT we also can facilitate the training you need to become a SYNC Energy specialist installer

That’s a big win for customers. But it’s also a major opportunity for electricians.

Why?

Because the Flow system is built for plug-and-play installation, fast commissioning, and easy expansion.

That means you can:
• Offer one-day installs that deliver real-time energy savings.
• Sell scalable solutions that grow with homeowners — from small systems to full home optimisation.
• Upsell PV, EV charging, or IoT integration around a single, smart energy backbone.
• Lock in recurring revenue through monitoring, maintenance, and system expansions.

Whether your customers have solar panels or not, Flow gives you a ‘PV-ready’ solution that works day one and upgrades later.

It includes:
• Smart hybrid inverter (3.6kW or 6kW) with grid interaction and solar support.
• Modular LiFePO4 battery units for safe, long-term storage (stackable).
• Intelligent control and energy insights via the SYNC app.

As energy prices stay volatile and demand for self-sufficiency grows, Flow lets you provide a premium, future-ready energy solution that doesn’t require long install times or complex integrations.

Position yourself not just as an installer — but as a home energy consultant.

You’re not just wiring homes. You’re helping households take back control of their power, their bills, and their future.

In the same way EV chargers became a standard add-on, HEMS systems like Flow are becoming the next ‘must-have’ feature. And the best part? It’s all in your hands — install-ready, customer-friendly, and built for scale.

Smart energy is now smart business. SYNC Flow makes sure you’re first in line.

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The UK just made it illegal for landlords to ignore dangerous damp and mould

The new law in the changes everything — for tenants, for landlords, and most importantly for electricians. It just created urgent, paid work — and electricians are on the front line.

It’s called Awaab’s Law — and it was triggered by the tragic death of a two-year-old boy (Awaab Ishak) in 2020, caused by prolonged exposure to black mould in a social housing flat. His family had raised repeated complaints. No meaningful action was taken. Following national outcry, the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 was passed, embedding deadlines and enforceable steps.

• Landlords must investigate reported hazards within 14 calendar days.

• Once a hazard is confirmed, repairs must begin within 7 days and be finished within 21 days, unless there is an accepted reason for delay.

• These rules apply to issues such as structural leaks, damp, mould and associated conditions affecting health and safety.

What does this mean for you, the electrician working in trade, residential or social housing?
It means work — and a lot of it.

• For electricians, this legal shift means more than just repair work — it opens up a pipeline of compliance-driven installations, upgrades and maintenance contracts.

• The opportunity is clear: you can be the trusted partner who ensures landlords meet their obligations and keep tenants safe.

• Most mould and damp issues are ventilation issues. And ventilation is electrical. Kitchens and bathrooms need extractors.
• Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) is simply the best technology to solve this problem in almost all situations
• You can wait for requests to trickle in or you can read the law, build your offer and be first to the table. In this new field, regulatory compliance is your marketing plan

You can move beyond “reactive call-out” to “compliance partner”.

You can pitch:
• “We install extractor fan systems that meet Awaab’s Law deadlines.”
• “We deliver fixed-price electrical compliance packages for social housing portfolios.”
• “We offer quick audit and remedial services aligned with landlord obligations.”

There are millions of social housing dwellings across England alone. Many properties are un-inspected or overdue. Landlords are now on a time-sensitive legal clock. They don’t have the internal resources to handle the volume. That’s where your business steps in.

Think about packaging your offering: create a branded “Awaab’s Law Electrical Compliance Pack”. It might include:

1. Ventilation upgrades / extractor installations
2. Electrical inspection & testing (EICR) of affected circuits
3. Optional sensor installations for humidity, CO₂ or air-quality monitoring

Landlords don’t want uncertainty.

They want assurance.

Where does your trusted Electrical Wholesaler fit into this?

• We stock and supply quality reliable, easy to install Ventilation Systems to ensure compliance, and make the property safe from mould.
• We can facilitate product training and CPD courses direct with our trusted supply partners The Volution Group PLC, incorporating VENTAXIA and National Ventilation

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