This year marks a major milestone for Click Scolmore as the company proudly celebrates 35 years of continuous BSI Kitemark certification on its BS1363 socket outlets.

In a market where imitation products and misleading claims are becoming increasingly common, this achievement is more than a badge of honour – it is a powerful reminder of what genuine, independently verified quality looks like.

The BSI Kitemark has long been one of the most trusted symbols in the electrical industry. First registered in 1903, it confirms that a product has been rigorously tested, repeatedly checked and proven to meet recognised industry standards. It offers reassurance that what sits behind the faceplate is every bit as reliable as what you see on the surface.

That reassurance matters now more than ever. Copycat products and ‘like for like’ claims are increasingly finding their way into the market, and while many of these alternatives may look similar, the differences beneath the surface can be significant. Cheaper products often achieve their price point by substituting critical materials with inferior alternatives – thinner brass, or copper where brass should be – compromising durability, safety and long‑term performance.

Click Scolmore’s approach stands in stark contrast. Every product is designed in‑house in Tamworth, Staffordshire, by specialist teams, then developed in close collaboration with a small number of long‑standing overseas manufacturing partners. These factories operate exclusively for Scolmore, supported by investment in equipment, technology and skilled personnel. Regular site visits and strict quality systems ensure that every product meets the company’s exacting standards.

This controlled, transparent and accountable supply chain is not something that can be casually replicated. Yet some suppliers continue to imply that their products come from the same factories or are made to the same standards. Such claims mislead customers and undermine the importance of verified testing and approvals. Without the BSI Kitemark, there is simply no equivalent assurance of safety or performance.

As Click Scolmore celebrates 35 years of holding one of the industry’s most respected quality marks, the message to the market is clear: don’t judge a product by its appearance alone. Judge it by its testing, its materials, its provenance – and by whether it carries the Kitemark that proves its quality.

Commenting on the achievement, Shahm Barhom, Managing Director, Product Certification, BSI, said: “Marking 35 years of BSI Kitemark certification is a significant achievement and reflects Scolmore’s enduring commitment to quality, safety and trusted performance.

“Scolmore’s longstanding certification demonstrates not only compliance, but a proactive approach to maintaining the highest standards over time. We are proud to recognise this achievement and to support organisations like Scolmore that are dedicated to delivering excellence over the long term.”

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The EDA’s Product Knowledge Modules help businesses like yours create cross-selling and up-selling opportunities by building knowledge and confidence.

Wiring Devices and Controls is one of 12 training courses in the programme. The EDA modules are completely flexible and can be studied in any order or combination. You choose only the training your team needs.

E-learning option

From early 2023, Wiring Devices is one of the first modules to also be available in digital format instead of a printed textbook. The digital learning option is a complete e-learning experience with videos and interactive content. The EDA team is happy to talk you through your options and can give you a demonstration of the new e-learning platform.

Professional know-how to drive sales

 Improving your team’s technical know-how through the EDA’s training could unlock additional revenue for your business. Wiring Devices and Controls provides training in:

• Introduction to wiring devices and controls
• Switches
• Styles, mounting arrangements and backboxes for wall-mounted socket-outlets and switches and associated products
• Plugs and socket-outlets
• Fixed wiring to free wiring connection devices
• Modular wiring accessories
• Other overhead lighting accessories
• Ancillaries
• Smart controls

Test your knowledge

Have a go at this quiz sampled from the Wiring Devices and Controls module. Then check your answers below. If the results show that you need to boost your team’s know-how, talk to the EDA today.

Q1: What is the lowest IP rating for industrial plugs and socket-outlets?

Q2: What is the most common type of lamp cap for general service lighting in the UK?

Q3: You are asked for a dimmer switch for LED lamps. What do you need to ask?

Q4: What can be supplied to enable a double-socket to be fitted to a single-gang flush-mounting backbox?

Q5: What are the common ratings of BS 1362 (UK plug and connection unit) fuses?

Q6: What appliances or equipment might use an unfused connection unit?

How did you do?

Full marks: Well done!

3 – 5 out of 6: not bad. Could the EDA training help you to fill in any gaps in your knowledge and help you progress in your career?

Less than 3: the EDA Product Knowledge Programme could be just what you need to boost sales.

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Q1: IP44

Q2: B22

Q3: Is the lamp and/or transformer suitable for dimming? What type of dimmer is recommended by the manufacturer of the lamp and/or the transformer (leading edge or trailing edge)?

Q4: Conversion pattress.

Q5: 3 A (red), 5 A (black), 7 A (black), and 13 A (brown).

Q6: Cooker, immersion heater.

Watch the video and download the Course Directory

There’s plenty of information online at www.eda.org.uk including videos and a downloadable Course Directory, giving you a summary of what’s covered in each of the 12 training modules. The EDA team is ready to help. Call 020 3141 7350 or email training@eda.org.uk

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