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G&G Working with SSE Energy Solutions - A Case Study
G&G Controls recently joined the SSE Energy Solutions supply chain for control panels, so we did a review of the first panel we made for...
1 day ago1 min read


Form 4 or Form 2 enclosures, what does it mean?
When it comes to electrical control panels, one of the key considerations in design and specification is the “Form of separation.” This...
Jul 113 min read


Why Sewage Pits Need ATEX‑Rated Equipment
In the world of wastewater management, particularly sewage pumping stations and treatment works, flammable gases such as methane and...
Jul 43 min read


Understanding Motor Starting Methods: DOL, Star‑Delta, Soft Start & Inverter
When designing control panels, selecting the right motor starting method is a key decision that can affect cost, reliability, and...
Jun 273 min read


Why did a 72 million litre flood happen in a non-floodplain?
In September 2024, around 72 million litres of water submerged the A421 in Bedfordshire. What makes this event so concerning is that,...
Jun 202 min read


Best switchgear enclosure options in the UK
There are a lot of different types of the best control panel (switchgear) enclosures here in the UK, let's look at the options and which...
Jun 132 min read


Do you need surge protection in your panel? Here's what you need to know.
As a manufacturer of control panels, we frequently get asked - do we need surge protection in our control panel? The short answer is: in...
Jun 63 min read


Basix View: A Smarter, Simpler Approach to Level Sensing
Basix View is a simple way to get alternative level sensing, for example for use with a Vega radar level sensing head. But first, let's...
Apr 172 min read


G&G Controls Live: Ask the Experts Training Session
We’re hosting a live Q&A session this Friday, March 28th, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re a sales professional,...
Mar 261 min read


Star/Delta motor starting - why is it so misunderstood?
Star/Delta motor starting is a common method used to reduce the surge in current and torque during the starting of large motors. However,...
Feb 143 min read


Cutting BMS panel build times by 50%
Our BMS clients have told us that two things are super important to them: getting a drawing very quickly and then getting the panel...
Feb 72 min read


Functional Safety Training - Should you do it?
By: Nathan Chapman, Electrical, Control and Instrumentation @ Richard Alan Engineering. As an EC&I design engineer I work with different...
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Float Switches vs Ultrasonics: Choosing the Right Pump Control for Your System
When it comes to managing waste water pump control panels, selecting the right level control method is crucial for reliable operation and...
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Mild steel vs polyester glazed enclosures: what’s the difference?
When selecting an enclosure for control panels, the environment, maintenance needs, and ease of use are key factors to consider. Two of...
Nov 29, 20243 min read


Controlling Water, why go custom?
By: John Kidson MD @ JK Irrigation Ltd Tristan from G&G Controls has asked me to produce blog content, due to our ever-expanding online...
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Telemetrix - remote pump monitoring
A new standard has just been set in remote monitoring of pump panels - TELEMETRIX. What is Telemetrix? It's a standard dual pump control...
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Webinar: Introducing Telemetrix - The Future of Pump Control by G&G Controls
Join us at our exclusive upcoming webinar on Tuesday, 5th November at 10 AM, where we’ll unveil Telemetrix.
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Leading Voices in Pump Control with Atlantic Pumps
We had the honour of sitting down with Andy Smith, Managing Director of Atlantic Pumps, where we discussed the current market trends and...
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Common Control Panel Mistakes
When working on control panels, it's important to check compliance to reduce the risk of the panel failing, including the risk of...
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Capacitor Sizes
What size capacitors does my pump need? Do I need to install capacitors in the panel? You're in the right place to find out. Capacitor...
Sep 20, 20242 min read


Interview with Direct Pumps & Tanks
We recently had the privilege of speaking to Daniel Challans, the Head of Sales and Marketing for Direct Pumps & Tanks where we spoke...
Jul 26, 20241 min read


Inverters no longer break the bank!
There are many electric motor applications where an inverter (or variable speed drive/VSD) is better than fixed speed/direct on line,...
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Transformers: A Quick Guide
It’s common to have a transformer in a control panel, but what exactly are transformers, how do they work, and what are the different...
Jun 28, 20243 min read


The end of earth blocks in panels
(at least, in our panels) The usual solution for earthing in a control panel is an earth block. Less commonly there may be an earth stud...
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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