(rotary winding)
(deep tone)
- In this video, we're going to have a look
at the Hartland G2 Range from Hamilton.
So, why should you consider using this range of sockets
for your next project?
Well, first of all, this is a concealed fixing,
so as you can see, there's no visible screws
on the front of the accessory here,
which gives these accessories a lovely smooth
and streamlined finish.
To fix the accessory,
you simply remove this robust front plate
from the from the front here,
just give a little twist of the screwdriver there
by popping it into the little cutout that's underneath,
and then that just pops off just like that.
And then it just fixes on like a normal socket front,
and the front plate, when you're finished,
simply pops back on.
So what's the advantage of this?
Well, not only does the socket look really good,
it also removes that awful moment
when you're installing a socket with a metal finish
like this one, and as you get the screw just tight enough,
it slips and the screwdriver engraves the front
of the socket with a permanent testament
to your ineptitude.
So, by doing the screws up first,
and then fixing the front plate after,
you don't need to worry about slipping
and spoiling the finish,
and then having to replace the whole accessory.
Also, these accessories are helping in another way.
I'm sure we've all been there
when we've been trying to install metal switches
and sockets onto recently painted or plastered walls,
and we get the plastic gasket in place
to prevent the metal from corroding,
and then just as you're doing the screws up,
that gasket slips out of place or distorts,
and you're not quite convinced that it's
going to do it's job.
Well, again, in the Hartland G2 range,
that gasket is essentially part of the accessory
in the form of this plastic molding that you can see here
that actually clips to the socket front,
which then spaces the metal front off the wall,
meaning it won't corrode from being in contact
with paint or plaster.
And also, that gasket won't slip out of place
while you're screwing up the socket.
In addition to this, if you're worried about
other trades damaging your decorative fronts,
you could leave these off until the end
of the project, and then go around installing them
at a later date.
The second reason that you should think about
using this on your next project
is the variety of finishes available.
There's a lovely matte white finish,
as you can see here.
Now, I think this is a really underrated finish
that deserves to get used a little bit more.
It adds just a touch of something a bit different.
A bit of class to a white socket,
as well as enhancing it's mechanical strength,
as it's a metal front rather than plastic.
I think that looks absolutely great.
Then you've got some of these other finishes here,
you've got the silver ones if you like the shiny look,
there's a bright chrome finish.
And if you prefer the matte look like I do,
then you've got this lovely satin stainless steel finish.
Then, there's black finishes, again,
a kind of shiny version in the black nickel effect,
and also just a matte black finish as well.
Now, there's just a couple of other finishes
that I want to draw to your attention here.
One of them that's really great looking
is this bronze finish, which is really handsome.
When the light catches it,
it's kind of got these little flecks of gold in there,
which really take it up a notch.
And then there's a brass finish.
Now, normally when you hear brass switch,
you probably think about country pub
with textured plaster walls and black painted beams
with a shiny rope edged brass switch
to match the horse brasses that are hanging up
on the mantle piece.
But actually, because this is antique brass,
coupled with the slimline screwless element
of the accessory, it gives this brass finish
a different look and a whole new lease of life.
Just don't install it in granny's house,
or she'll have the Brasso on it.
Joking apart, these brass and bronze finishes
are phenomenally popular with interior designers,
and they would look absolutely fantastic
against some period wallpaper
or dark wood paneling.
So, if it looks like your customer has an eye
for high class decorating,
then this could be a great upsell
for you to pass on.
And while we're talking about finishes,
the inserts for the accessories are available
in either black, gray, or white, as you can see here.
Now, there's a whole load of different accessories
available in this range.
Switches and sockets, of course you'd expect that,
but some great additions to these as well
in the form of sockets incorporating USB chargers
with ultra outlets for fast charging.
And not only in the USB-A format,
but also in the soon to be standard Type C connectors
as well for when you're looking
at perhaps a future proved installation.
As well as these features,
the Heartland G2 range also features front plates
for grid components for you to build your own
switching combinations,
and also Euro plate outlets as well.
Plus, there's some great inserts for these,
including this, again, fast charging USB outlet.
A couple of things I actually love about
the grid switching stuff,
first of all, the grid for the switches
comes with the front plate
so there's no set for ordering needed,
and getting your three and four gang grids mixed up.
And on the grid switch front,
you get these great engraved 20 amp double pole switches,
pre engraved with appliance names on there.
And these really are just a bare sampling
of the modules that are available and compatible
with the Hartland G2 range.
So, that's the customer facing side of things sorted,
but what about the sparkies installing these accessories?
Well, of course, we're interested
in what's going on behind the scenes, aren't we?
So let's take a look at the back of this double socket.
Now, the first thing that will jump out at you
is the color on the back of here.
It's got this bright orange molding
that forms the back of the socket.
So, that's great, if say, your work van ever breaks down
and you need to form an impromptu safety triangle.
However, it makes your life as an electrician easier as well
because it's really easy to see the printing
on the back of here.
We've all been there with the black backed sockets
trying to angle it so that the light catches
the slightly raised N for the neutral terminal.
None of that going on here, it's really clear,
plus the terminals are color coded also.
And one really nice little touch,
Hamilton have also included this handy little guide
down here to show the length that we need
to strip our conductors to in order
to terminate them correctly.
So there we go,
the Hartland G2 range from Hamilton.
It looks great, it installs great, and it works great
while being comprehensive and flexible.
All in all, a really nice range of sockets
and accessories that you should definitely consider
for your next project.
Thank you very much for watching.
(rotary winding)
(deep tone)