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The latest electrical industry news is brought to you every week by eFIXX, The Electricians' Channel. We cover everything from new products to business and people news. Get a heads up on what's being released this week on the eFIXX youtube channel.If you have a new product or service you'd like to feature in an upcoming episode please upload the information here 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release

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Tuesday · 21 min
Plug-In Batteries Spark New Safety Battle!
Send us Fan Mail Electricians are set to be caught in the crossfire AGAIN as the trade gears up for a fresh battle over plug-in batteries… …the government acts over the branded light switch with a high risk of electric shock… …and Siemens’ circuit breaker from the future finally lands – at £600 a pop! Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/plug-in-batteries-spark-new-safety-battle =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 28/07/2026 00:55 Plug-In Batteries Spark New Safety Battle! 03:16 Govt Issues Electric Shock Warning Over Light Switch 04:18 Siemens Launches Circuit Breaker Of The Future 06:15 2 Million Homes Helped The Grid During Recent Heatwave 07:27 A luminaire Specifically For The Padel Court 08:06 Solar Panels Switched Off At 80 Schools After Fire 08:55 Your Neighbour's Solar Could Stop Your EV Charging 10:09 Could This Screen Be The Answer to EV Payment Scams 11:04 This Tester Pretends To Be an Electric Vehicle 12:24 Win a £7000 Home Energy System 13:14 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 13:46 Learner Of The Week 15:07 It Will Soon Be Easier To Hire Apprentices 16:05 Spit World Cup Winners Announcement 17:18 TeaBreak With Quickwire 18:29 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
July 20 · 15 min
Revealed: The Police Sell Electricians’ Stolen Tools
Send us Fan Mail It’s been revealed that police forces are selling tools stolen from installers on eBay… …an electrician who earned £150,000 a year is sacked over a biscuit… …and can a heat pump keep you cool in summer? We have the answer…
July 13 · 18 min
Tax Bombshell: Thousands of Electricians Face Trouble!
Send us Fan Mail Thousands of electrical contractors miss the deadline for mandatory UK tax changes… …a mining firm is fined after an electrician is killed by the blades of a huge fan… …and Honeywell urgently recalls a lighting control module over fears of electric shock to installers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/tax-bombshell-thousands-of-electricians-face-trouble =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 13/07/2026 01:16 Thousands of Electricians Miss Important Tax Deadline 02:54 Mining Company Fined After Death of Electrician 04:09 Urgent Honeywell Product Recall 05:16 Hochiki Water Leak Detection 06:32 Lewden's Great Circuit Protection Solutions 07:03 Meet The Dead Testers Mate 07:40 Live Electrical Now Offer MCBs 08:41 Special Cleaning Formula For Electrical Equipment 09:46 Three Great Competitions to Keep Your Eyes On 11:59 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 12:22 Learner of the Week 13:20 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:35 Challenge Words & Winners 15:05 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
July 6 · 17 min
Electricians Refuse To Install Plug-In Solar... Here's Why
Send us Fan Mail Installers REFUSE to install plug-in solar kit, says the IET… …courts hand out big fines following two high-profile electrocutions, one of a footballer and one, a 10-year-old boy… …and Octopus unveils a plug-in battery system for domestic customers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electricians-refuse-to-install-plug-in-solar =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Shelly 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 06/07/2026 01:10 Electricians Refuse To Install Plug-In Solar 02:47 Courts Hand Out Big Fines Following Electrocutions 04:58 Greencable Expanding Even Further Across The UK 06:10 Win With Wiska - £1000 Prize Up For Grabs 07:03 Win With Spit - 3 Nail Guns Up For Grabs 07:41 Buy, Spin, Win With BG & Knipex 08:51 Octopus Energy Launches Domestic Battery 10:12 A Seriously Impressive Wall Chaser From Dewalt 10:43 Meet The Mesh 7 Wireless Control System 11:25 CU-Connect Lighting Control Module 12:10 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 12:35 Learner Of The Week 13:30 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:30 Challenge Words & Winners 14:59 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
June 29 · 16 min
The Shortcut Electricians Are Taking to Stay in Work...
Send us Fan Mail The NICEIC warns the trade over fake certs after the big qualifications shake-up … …an industry source sounds the alarm over a sharp slowdown in UK domestic work… …and the IET fights back over mounting criticism, telling the trade: We DON’T live in an ivory tower… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/the-shortcut-electricians-are-taking-to-stay-in-work =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 29/06/2026 01:10 NICEIC Warns Over Fake Certs 02:51 Alarm Over Sharp Domestic Work Slowdown 03:54 IET Fights Back Over Mounting Criticism 05:52 Brilliant Innovations From Charge-M8 07:19 A New Rust Remover For Electricians 08:08 Win With Wiska - £1000 Prize Up For Grabs 09:02 Win a Spit Pulsa 27E Nail Gun 09:42 Intelligent Solar Solutions From Sigenergy 10:51 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 11:23 Learner Of The Week 12:15 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:37 Challenge Words & Winners 14:00 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
June 22 · 18 min
UK Plug-In Solar Standard Is Here - But Who Wrote It?
Send us Fan Mail Ed Miliband shocks the industry with a fast tracked standard for plug-in solar in his ongoing battle with the electrical industry… … social landlords are told they MUST report their electrical safety checks for the first time… …and the beast has landed! We check out the first 1.5 MW EV charger to land in the UK… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/uk-plug-in-solar-standard-is-here-but-who-wrote-it =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 22/06//2025 01:14 Miliband Stuns Industry With Plug-in Solar Spec 03;44 Govt Launches Fortnight Plug-In-solar Consultation 04:28 Social Landlords Must Report Electrical Safety Checks For First Time 05:42 The UK's First 1.5 MW EV Charger 07:06 Buy a Lewden Siena charger: Get a Free See you soon 08:00 Visit Charge-M8 At The Installer Show 10:32 Sync Energy's Newly Updated Charger 11:07 VecGo 2.0 - 50% Faster Modular Installation 11:56 Win Big With Spit! 12:36 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 13:01 Learner Of The Week 14:08 The 2026 eFIXX 30 Under 30 Award Winners 14:25 Tea Break With Quickwire 15:14 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
June 15 · 16 min
Miliband Says Go, The Industry Says no... Here's Why
Send us Fan Mail Energy secretary Ed Miliband picks a fight with industry bodies over plug-in solar… …another smart meter roll out is on the cards despite mounting criticism… …and how did YOU celebrate International Electricians Day?… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/miliband-says-go-the-industry-says-no-heres-why =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 15/06//2025 01:09 Ed Miliband VS The Electrical Industry 03:32 Another Smart Meter Roll Out Is On The Cards 04:22 How Did You Celebrate National Electricians Day 05:58 Win One of Three Spit 27E Nail Guns 06:29 Spray Action Cans For Electricians 07:18 Have You Used ChumpFix Yet? 08:35 Wiska Junction Boxes - Built With Installers in Mind 09:34 Live Electrical Unveils Consumer Unit Fire Extinguisher 10:02 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:27 Learner Of The Week 11:37 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:09 Score To Win With Schneider 13:48 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
June 8 · 17 min
Bi-Directional RCDs Unplugged - Have we got this Wrong?
Send us Fan Mail We bust the scare stories over plug-in solar and bidirectional RCDs… …investigators probe a dramatic explosion at a rooftop solar install on a home in Northamptonshire… …and Wago recalls a terminal block over fire fears… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/you-re-told-to-fit-these-rcds-do-you-need-to =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 08/06/2026 01:09 eFIXX Busts Myth of Two-Way RCD Danger 03:23 Plug-In Solar Booming Across The World 04:15 Brand New Solar Install Explodes 05:06 Contractor Fined After Underground Cable Strike 06:08 Wago Recalls a Terminal Block Over Fire Fears 07:10 Shelly Unveils new Installer Portal 07:54 Metrel Showcasing Their Brand New Tester 08:33 How Fast Can You Assemble an EV Kube? 09:50 Sync Energy Pro Charger DC Range 10:39 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week 11:06 Learner of The Week 12:16 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:30 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
June 1 · 12 min
Electricians Are Getting This Rule Wrong!
Send us Fan Mail Electricians are misinterpreting the 20% rule with earth fault loop impedances, says an industry expert… …the MCS unveils new rules for installers of renewables… …and an electrician’s death is blamed on the missing label on a isolating switch… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electricians-are-getting-this-rule-wrong =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 01/06/2026 01:01 Electricians Are Getting This Rule Wrong! 02:47 The MCS Unveils New Rules for Installers 04:04 Electrician’s Death Blamed on Missing Label 05:16 Win Trips To Some Amazing Destinations 06:10 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 06:42 Learner of the Week 07:53 Tea Break With Quickwire 08:50 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 09:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 09:56 Challenge Words & Winners 10:29 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
May 26 · 17 min
Anger Mounts as Sparks Discover They’re ‘Unqualified’
Send us Fan Mail Anger mounts in the trade as more electricians discover they’ve been rendered unqualified by industry bodies… …the IET steps into the debate over DC isolators for solar panel installs... …and supermarket Lidl unveils a home battery pack – for just £260… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/anger-mounts-as-sparks-discover-theyre-unqualified =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 26/05/2026 01:00 Anger Mounts as Sparks Discover They’re ‘Unqualified’ 02:46 IET Steps Into DC Isolator Debate 04:43 LIDL Selling a Battery For How Much?! 05:31 A New Type of EV ground Anchor 06:41 Meet The Kidde Firex Range 08:11 Serious Innovation in Fire-Rated Downlights 09:22 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 09:48 Learner Of The Week 11:00 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:29 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 15:09 Score To Win With Schneider 16:37 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
May 18 · 21 min
The IET Just Settled The SPD Argument… Or Did They?
Send us Fan Mail The author of the Wiring Regulations, the IET, weighs into the debate over Surge Protection Devices and overcurrent protection… …the Government issues an urgent alert over the mislabelling of EV charger terminals… …and an electrician faces jail over fake time sheets… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/the-iet-just-settled-the-spd-argument-or-did-they =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 18/05/2026 01:04 The IET Just Settled The SPD Argument… Or Did They? 04:12 Govt Issues EV Charger Warning To Electricians 05:24 eFIXX 30 Under 30 Award Winners 06:49 Electrician Faces Jail Over Fake Timesheets 07:49 New CPD Group Accounts 08:55 Docs Store Releases Amendment 4 Course 09:20 Have You Used ChumpFix Yet? 10:08 Megaman Updates Innovative Exchange Range 11:03 Highlighting Marshall Tufflex's Sustainability 12:10 Prolojik Is Redefining Lighting Controls 13:52 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 14:45 Learner Of The Week 16:30 Teabreak With Quickwire 17:25 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 19:45 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 21:38 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
May 11 · 16 min
This Tiny Regulation Change Is About to Get Expensive
Send us Fan Mail We reveal the hidden change in Amendment 4 that’s set to push up the cost of solar installs… …you’re filling in your EICRs incorrectly, say industry experts… …and we meet the Staffordshire electrician who skipped work one day, and ended up stunning the world… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/this-tiny-regulation-change-is-about-to-get-expensive =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 11/05/2026 00:55 This Tiny Regs Change Could Cost You Thousands 02:55 Electricians Are Making This EICR Mistake 04:29 The Ultimate Guide to Cable Lugs 04:59 These 3 Companies Now Link Seamlessly 06:16 Win Some Amazing Trips! 07:10 Chumpfix Now Available Nationwide 08:22 New Streetlight Makes Installs Easier 09:15 Meet The New Saxby Forge 09:50 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 10:24 Learner of the Week 11:20 TeaBreak With Quickwire 12:40 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 14:30 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 16:03 The eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
May 5 · 13 min
Govt Crack Down on Misleading Plug-In Solar Adverts
Send us Fan Mail The Government watchdog intervenes over the marketing of plug-in solar kits… …Ed Miliband gives the green light to cross-pavement EV charging… …and safety chiefs issue an alert over a big brand energy storage system… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/govt-crack-down-on-misleading-plug-in-solar-adverts =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 05/05/2026 00:54 Govt Crack Down on Misleading Plug-In Solar Adverts 02:47 Ed Miliband Gives Green Light to Cross-Pavement EV Charging 04:23 Govt Issues Alert Over Sigenergy AC Plug 05:14 Greencable Expands Service Further 06:06 Get 20 Remi Tool Trays For Your College 06:39 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 07:09 Learner Of the Week 08:41 Tea Break With Quickwire 09:36 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 12:00 Score To Win With Schneider 13:10 Challenge Words & Winners 13:52 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
April 27 · 14 min
Plug-In Solar PANIC: Experts Issue Fresh Alert 🚨
Send us Fan Mail Electrical safety experts issue a fresh warning over the dangers of plug-in solar kits… …ANOTHER charger firm goes to the wall. Just what is going on in the EV world?… …and another country puts out a plea for electricians…but you've got to like extreme weather… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/plug-in-solar-panic-experts-issue-fresh-alert Prize winners, click here to claim your prize 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 27/04/2026 00:44 Plug-In Solar Panic: Experts Issue Fresh Alert 01:57 EV Charger Firm Goes Into Administration 03:20 Get Your Stripped Out Lights Collected For Free 03:40 Live Electrical Giveaway Results 04:30 Screwfix Now Stocking Hager products 04:52 Meet The ChargeM8 Sigma Payment Kiosk 05:31 Introducing The EV Kube 06:06 Knightsbridge Expands Metal Clad Range 06:46 Integral LED Reimagines Fire Rated Downlights 08:00 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 08:28 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 09:00 Learner Of The Week 10:07 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:13 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:38 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:45 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
April 20 · 16 min
Plug-In Solar Blocked Before It Even Starts ⚠️
Send us Fan Mail Potential purchasers of plug-in solar systems are set to encounter a major setback… …Ikea’s solar panel installer goes bust leaving customers high and dry… …and the long-awaited launch of Amendment 4 of the Wiring Regs is marred by a renewed row over its price tag… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/plug-in-solar-blocked-before-it-even-starts-⚠️ =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 20/04/2026 01:00 Plug-in Solar Systems Encounter Major Setback 02:30 Ikea’s Solar Panel Installer Goes Bust 03:24 Renewed Row Over Wiring Regs Price Tag 04:55 Win World Cup Tickets 05:21 Consolidate Your Whole Workflow into One Place 05:53 Is This The Best App For Electricians 06:47 Latest Innovations From ChumpTools 07:45 Check out Live Electricals Double Pole Busbar 09:01 Viperclip - Designed For Electricians, by Electricians! 09:39 Schneider Electric - Score To Win 10:13 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 10:37 Learner of the Week 11:54 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:44 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 15:02 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 15:56 Challenge Words & Winners 16:25 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
April 15 · 16 min
Revealed: What's Inside BS 7671 Amendment 4?
Send us Fan Mail The IET has finally published details of the long-awaited Amendment 4 of BS 7671… …Napit warns the trade not to neglect this crucial ring main test…. …and pioneering battery storage brand Givenergy files a notice of its Intention to appoint an administrator… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/Revealed_What-s-Inside-BS-7671-Amendment-4 =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 15/04/2026 00:51 Revealed: What’s Inside BS 7671 Amendment 4 04:00 NAPIT Warns Trade Over Ring Final Testing 05:11 Givenergy Files For Administration 05:46 The Renewables Boom is in Full Swing 07:25 Flex 7 Unveils New Plug & Play Control System 08:03 How To Make Home Batteries Look Good 09:15 Visiting Solar & Storage Live? Check out these brands! 10:17 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 11:24 Learner Of The Week 12:31 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:16 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 16:21 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
April 7 · 15 min
Revealed: First Guidance on Shock Danger of EV Chargers...
Send us Fan Mail The first official guidance on the touch potential of EV chargers has been unveiled… …sales of solar and heat pumps soar as the war in the Middle East rages… …and the results are in from the big eFIXX poll on plug-in solar… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/Revealed-First-Guidance-on-Shock-Danger-of-EV-Chargers =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 07/04/2026 00:51 First Guidance On Shock Danger of EV Chargers 03:36 Renewable Sales Soar as Middle East War Rages 04:30 The Results are in: eFIXX Plug-in Solar Poll 05:16 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 05:57 Don't leave Money In a Skip! 07:27 Visit AJAX at The Fire Safety Show 08:18 ALL LED Spartan: Twist To Change Colour Temp 09:02 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 09:28 Learner of The Week 10:26 Join Our Electrical Training Group 10:51 Nominate For The eFIXX 30 Under 30 11:12 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 13:20 Challenge Words & Winners 13:45 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
March 30 · 11 min
At Last: Final Ruling On Single Insulation In Meter Boxes!
Send us Fan Mail At last! A final ruling on single insulation in meter boxes… …the Government bans retentions and late payments… …and heat pumps and solar panels are to become compulsory in new homes in England… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/final-ruling-on-single-insulation-in-meter-boxes =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 30/03/2026 00:42 At last! Final ruling on single insulation in meter boxes 02:12 The Government Is To Ban Retention 03:15 Solar Panels & Heat Pumps Now Compulsory 04:22 Plug In Solar Kits About To Hit Shops 05:08 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 05:51 This Card Turns Your Phone Into a Remote Control 06:27 Ceiling Rose With a Built In WIFI Reciever 06:55 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 07:22 Learner Of The Week 08:14 Nominate For The eFIXX 30 Under 30 08:31Tea Break With Quickwire 09:27 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 10:04 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
March 23 · 16 min
Ed Throws Trade Bodies Into Chaos Over DIY Solar!
Send us Fan Mail Energy secretary Ed Miliband throws industry authorities into chaos over his approval for plug-in domestic solar panels… …the government gives Elon Musk the green light to sell electricity in the UK… …and the alarm is raised over Chinese kit after an electrician plunged 15 feet when his ladder ‘snaps in half’… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/ed-throws-trade-bodies-into-chaos-over-diy-solar =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 23/03/2026 00:54 Trade Bodies In Chaos Over DIY Solar! 04:27 Musk Gets Green Light To Sell Electricity in the UK 05:17 Alarm Raised Over Chinese Kit After Electrician Falls 06:07 Cashback On Popular Printers 06:57 The Third Hand You've Always Wanted 08:15 Armeg Drill Bit For Masonry 08:54 These Switches Completely Rethink Dimming. 10:00 Forget the App… This Charger Uses a Button 11:10 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week 11:52 Learner Of The Week 13:20 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:15 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:55 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
March 16 · 13 min
Making Tax Digital: Electricians ‘Unprepared’ for Change
Send us Fan Mail The alarm is raised over thousands of electricians who are unprepared for big tax changes next month… …Wales makes solar panels compulsory on new buildings… …and two firms are fined after a father of three is electrocuted in a cherry picker… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes: Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Making-Tax-Digital-Electricians-Unprepared-for-Change =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 16/03/2026 00:44 Major Tax Changes Due In April ⚠️ 02:43 Cherry Picker Hitting Power Line Causes Electrocution 04:07 Wales Makes Solar Panels Compulsory On New Builds 04:53 NICEIC Unveils New CEO 05:09 New EV Charger That's as fast as filling up a Petrol Tank 06:04 Install 2 Chargers, Get £50 06:41 AJAX Want to Hear From You! 07:11 Why Are Sockets So Difficult? 08:00 A New Way To Stop Losing Tools 08:48 Socket & See Unveils New MFT 09:37 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:00 Learner Of The Week 10:57 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:03 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 14:18 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:40 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews