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OCTOBER 2016 PRO INSTALLER
PRO NEWS
www.proinstaller.co.uk
Putting Innovation to the
test with C.K Magma
Understanding the needs of
electricians, C.K Magma has
enhanced its already popular range of premium tool
storage with the new C.K
Magma Test Equipment Case
- an industry first, allowing
electricians to carry diagnostic testing equipment
and a selection of essential
tools in one handy case.
Historically, storage and transportation cases for test meters did
not accommodate the additional
toolkit also necessary for technicians to carry out diagnostic and
final certification testing. Until
now, there has been no universal
solution on the market for storing
and transporting both test meters
and toolkits.
After conducting extensive research into how electricians store
and transport test equipment, C.K
Magma noticed this gap in the
market,developing the C.K Magma Test Equipment Case as a convenient solution to the problem.
The new product is the first of its
kind to feature made-to-measure
storage for both a test meter and
toolkit, removing the inconvenience of having to transport them
separately.
The case, with an RRP of £59.57,
also offers a more lightweight
alternative to carrying equipment
compared to the heavier plastic cases often provided by the
equipment manufacturers.
Featuring rubber feet and adjustable padded compartments, the
C.K Magma Test Equipment Case
provides durable, safe storage for
testing equipment, plus a separate top compartment for storing
a range of tools and accessories.
27 easily accessible pockets,
including a handy business card
and documentation holder, mean
technicians can now carry all the
necessary tools and documents
for diagnostic testing without
the need for any separate boxes,
cases or bags.
Recognising the need to keep
such expensive equipment safe
and secure, C.K Magma has fitted
a lockable zip system to the
case.
With comfort as well as convenience and security in mind, a
carry handle and padded shoulder strap have also been added to
provide maximum comfort during
transportation and use. The
shoulder strap allows technicians
to carry out equipment testing
whilst carrying the case, making
the process much more efficient.
Charles Whitfield, Product Development Manager at C.K Magma says: “We work closely with a
dedicated group of professional
tradesmen to create products that
meet their working needs. Feedback revealed a need for a single
solution to transport a diagnostic
testing kit and a small selection
of essential tools, without having
to carry their full toolkit. The new
C.K Magma Test Equipment Case
is a direct result of this process
and has been well received by
electricians.”
A product demonstration video
is available to download via YouTube and Vimeo. Watch out for
Freebie Friday competitions on
Facebook andTwitter.
For further information please
visit www.ck-magma.com or
call 01758 704704
Cem S avas, Co-Founder of Plentific.com
13 MILLION
HOMEOWNERS
FEAR HIRING A
TRADESMAN
Home improvement marketplace Plentific.com’s latest insight
has found that it’s estimated 13 million UK homeowners fear
hiring tradesmen to carry out home improvement work.
UK homeowners get cold
feet when it comes to hiring tradesmen, according
to Plentific.com’s survey.
87% of homeowners fear
hiring tradesmen, and their
key concern seems to
be finding a reliable professional. 59% said their
biggest hurdle is finding a
tradesman that they know
for certain can do their job
properly.
The nation is relatively relaxed
about projects sticking to a timeline; homeowners were more
keen on getting their projects
done to a high standard. A fifth
(19%) get concerns about their
work being completed on time,
with half (51%) fearing that their
finished project will not meet
with expectations.
The region with the most
confident homeowners was the
South West, with 19% of local
homeowners replying that they
had no concerns about hiring a
tradesman. This is a big contrast
to concerned Londoners, of which
only 5% said they felt completely
comfortable doing so. There was
a lot of variation at regional level.
The biggest worry in Brighton was
getting ripped off, as 74% of local
respondents said they feared their
job would be unfairly overpriced;
a much higher statistic than the
national average of 51%. When it
came down to trusting tradesmen
in the home whilst on the job,
the cities with the biggest fear
factor were Cardiff (45%), Liverpool (44%) and Manchester (40%),
which all showed greater concern
than the national average (33%).
Age also appeared to divide confidence levels on certain issues, with
68% of homeowners aged 55 and
over voicing concerns about the
reliability of tradesmen, compared
to 45% of respondents under 35.
Cem Savas, Co-Founder of Plentific.com, said: “Our survey shows
why homeowners may hold back
when hiring a Pro without seeing
proper verification. These days
people need more than just wordof-mouth recommendation, which
is why we created Plentific. We’re
here to change the way people feel
about hiring a trade professional.
We provide a transparent marketplace with verified and customer-rated trade professionals, our
guarantee and a secure payment
service, enabling homeowners to
feel confident about getting their
job done.”