--- title: Rittal Blog | Karl Lycett description: The Rittal UK blog provides information and resources for users of industrial enclosures, power distribution, climate control and IT infrastructure. --- [![Rittal](https://blog.rittal.co.uk/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rittal_Theme_Feb2023/images/header-mb-logo.png)](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en) - [Products](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/products) - [Software](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Software) - [Solutions](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Solutions) - [Configuration](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Rittal-Configuration-System) - [Services](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Services) - [Company](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Company) - [References](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/References) - [Make An Enquiry](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Company/Main-Contact) [![Rittal Logo](https://blog.rittal.co.uk/hubfs/Logos%20Rittal/Rittal%20Logo.svg "Rittal Logo")](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en) - [Contact](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Company/Main-Contact) - [Feedback](https://lohservices.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gBNr9lypSetg0Z) - [Blog](https://blog.rittal.co.uk/) - Rittal UK - [UK,EN](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/) - [Rittal International](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Laenderauswahl) - [Login](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/shop/my-rittal) - [Shopping cart](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/shop/cart) - [Products](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/products) - [Software](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Software) - [Solutions](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Solutions) - [Configuration](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Rittal-Configuration-System) - [Services](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Services) - [Company](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Company) - [References](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/References) - [Make An Enquiry](https://www.rittal.com/uk-en/Company/Main-Contact) ![](https://www.rittal.com/imf/x1280/80_912/) The platform for everything. 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