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S1 · E224
Today · 13 min
IET Wants To Change Solar Panel Earthing Rules
Send us Fan Mail Solar panel bonding is back on the agenda.... The IET is preparing new guidance, landlords are struggling to get EICRs past the front door, and Ofgem wants to map the smaller kit connected to the grid. Plus testing tools, solar street lights and an electrician with a 150kg distraction... Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=solar-panel-bonding-eicr-access-ofgem-register Find the official guidance, consultations and full news reports through the episode page. Electrical News Weekly 224 | 9 November 2026 | Presented by Joe Robinson CHAPTERS 00:00 Headlines 00:23 Challenge words 00:48 IET solar panel bonding guidance 01:50 Social housing solar funding 02:06 EICRs: when tenants refuse access 02:44 TestFast EICR software 03:05 Hotel pool deaths under investigation 03:35 Fire safety failures bring £153,000 fine 04:11 Test Event UK testing adaptors 04:37 Ofgem's proposed asset register 05:26 Acrospire solar street lighting 06:40 Live Electrical Type B RCBO 07:37 Best-dressed consumer-unit competition 08:38 Paul Russells PAR LED lamp 09:03 Tea break: the electrician and the bear 09:43 Learner of the Week: James Schofield 10:26 Doncaster Cables 10:41 Challenge words and winners 11:26 Fox ESS solar barometer and weather Thanks to our sponsors and partners: Shelly: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW LEDVANCE: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW Quickwire: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW ChumpTools: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw TestFast EICR software: https://testfast.uk/efixx?utm_source=efixx&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=efixx_launch&utm_content=youtube_description Previous edition: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=grid-voltage-ev-chargers-mcs-contracts-plug-in-solar Have a great week. Stay safe out there. And remember, there's no such thing as a torque-calibrated arm. #ElectricalNewsWeekly #Electricians #SolarPV #ElectricalTesting
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S1 · E223
November 2 · 13 min
UK's Electricity Network Has a BIG Problem. It's Getting Worse.
Send us Fan Mail EV chargers dropping out and solar inverters refusing to export? The fault could be the supply voltage. This week: Britain's growing voltage problem, tougher MCS installer contracts and the rush for plug-in solar. Plus TestFast, Eltako, consumer-unit CPD and an electrician's remarkable cliff rescue. Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=grid-voltage-ev-chargers-mcs-contracts-plug-in-solar Find the technical articles, MCS documents and free CPD through the episode page. Electrical News Weekly 223 | 2 November 2026 | Presented by Joe Robinson CHAPTERS 00:00 Headlines 00:23 Challenge words competition 00:47 Grid voltage: why chargers and inverters disconnect 02:18 TestFast EICR software 02:39 MCS installer contracts and remedial obligations 03:56 Plug-in solar demand and safety checks 04:34 Eltako energy metering gateway 05:22 Free consumer-unit CPD 05:42 Paul Russells Prestige globe lamp 06:08 Learner of the Week: Kieran Downey 07:07 Electrician wins medal for cliff rescue 08:11 ChumpTools and Doncaster Cables 08:37 Challenge words: how to enter 08:57 Fox ESS solar barometer and Bonfire Night weather 12:31 Sign-off FEATURED PRODUCTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Paul Russells: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/PaulRussellsENW Dovetail & Slate: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/DTT CHALLENGE WORDS Spot the two challenge words and put both in the comments. One correct entry will be selected at random. Entries close at midnight on the Wednesday after release. As this episode was recorded early, the winners will be revealed in next Monday's episode. MAIN SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Shelly: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW LEDVANCE: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW Quickwire: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW ChumpTools: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercabl... Previous edition: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=cef-fine-cross-pavement-ev-charging-cosy-cooler Have a great week. Stay safe out there. And remember, there's no such thing as a torque-calibrated arm. #ElectricalNewsWeekly #Electricians #SolarPV #EVCharging
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S1 · E222
October 27 · 13 min
CEF company fined £4m after worker crushed
Send us Fan Mail CEF faces a £4m fine after a worker is crushed by switchgear. Homes without driveways get an EV charging breakthrough, but the shock risks still need designing out. Plus Octopus unveils an air-conditioning add-on for its heat pumps, and colleges make a pitch for experienced electricians. Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-Ne... Electrical News Weekly 222 | 26 October 2026 Presented by Joe Robinson, in association with Shelly. CHAPTERS 00:00 Electrical News Weekly headlines 00:46 CEF fined £4m after switchgear crush injury 02:16 Cross-pavement EV charging rules change 03:09 EV charging and dangerous touch potentials 04:30 Have your say on the IET battery storage code 04:55 Octopus adds air conditioning to its heat pumps 05:54 ProofVision toothbrush charging for Sonicare 06:44 From the tools to teaching with Dovetail & Slate 07:42 Paul Russells gold globe lamps 08:03 Sports-lighting CPD 08:27 Peel-and-stick solar with Active Surfaces 09:35 Doncaster Cables 09:51 Challenge words, competition and winners 10:48 Fox ESS weather and solar outlook FEATURED PRODUCTS AND COMPETITIONS Paul Russells: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/PaulRussellsENW Spot the two challenge words and put your guess in the comments. One winner will be selected at random from the correct entries. Entries close at midnight on the Wednesday following release. The winner will be announced a week later than usual because episodes are being recorded in advance. OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Shelly: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW LEDVANCE: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW Quickwire: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW ChumpTools: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercabl... PREVIOUS EDITION https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-Ne... Thanks for watching. Have a great week and stay safe out there. #ElectricalNews #Electricians #eFIXX
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S1 · E221
October 19 · 13 min
Burnham Set To Axe Renewable Grant To Fund Defence
Send us Fan Mail Heat pump grants face the chop, a cable recall raises fire-performance concerns, ...and dangerous electrical work lands two Irish tradesmen in court. ...Plus smarter lighting controls, an apprentice tool giveaway and a sparky chasing a £501,000 checkout against Luke Littler. Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=heat-pump-grant-cuts-cable-recall Find the cable recall, court reports, heat pump RCD guide and supporting resources through the episode webpage. Electrical News Weekly 221 | 19 October 2026 Presented by Joe Robinson, in association with Shelly. Commercial disclosure: ENW is supported by Shelly, LEDVANCE, Quickwire, ChumpTools and Doncaster Cables. This episode includes paid features for Lewden, Cucumber Lighting Controls, Metway, ChumpTools, Knipex, Paul Russells and Fox ESS. CHAPTERS 00:00 Electrical News Weekly headlines 00:47 Heat pump grants face possible cuts 01:28 Eight-figure settlement after pylon fall 02:36 Irish courts tackle unsafe electrical work 04:00 Aginode cable recall 04:34 Heat pump RCD protection with Lewden 05:34 Cucumber lighting controls and unwanted switching 06:58 Metway lever-terminal lighting control modules 07:23 Chumpfix free key fob offer 07:59 Knipex apprentice and college giveaway 08:48 Paul Russells smoked globe lamps 09:11 Sparky aims to take on Luke Littler 09:59 Partners and challenge words 11:05 Fox ESS weather and solar outlook Knipex's giveaway offers a £250 apprentice tool bundle, up to £1,000 of tools for the winning school or college and a classroom visit. Open to UK-based trade apprentices aged 18 and over. Entry requires feedback and newsletter sign-up. Closes 31 October 2026. Terms and conditions apply. Chumpfix offer: buy any pack of Chumpfix or Chumpfix L and add the promotional key fob to your basket for free. See the ChumpTools link below. Spot the two challenge words and put your guess in the comments. One winner will be selected at random from the correct entries. Entries close at midnight at the end of Wednesday 21 October 2026, UK time. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Shelly: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW LEDVANCE: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW Quickwire: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW ChumpTools: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw PREVIOUS EDITION https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=wiring-regulations-amendment-4-solar-raids Thanks for watching. Have a great week and stay safe out there. #ElectricalNews #Electricians #eFIXX
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S1 · E220
October 12 · 10 min
Stop using the current Wiring Regs, electricians warned
Send us Fan Mail The Brown Book bows out on 15 October... Irish solar firms face a bid rigging investigation ...and a fatal ladder incident brings a suspended jail sentence. Plus turning cable offcuts into cash, Stelrad’s electric column radiators and a solar-powered school run. Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=wiring-regulations-amendment-4-solar-raids Find the Amendment 4 guide, CCPC statement, HSE case and supporting resources through the episode webpage. Electrical News Weekly 220 | 12 October 2026 Presented by Joe Robinson, in association with Shelly. CHAPTERS 00:00 Electrical News Weekly headlines 00:43 Wiring Regs Amendment 4 and the Orange Book 02:06 Irish solar firms face bid rigging investigation 03:00 Suspended sentence after fatal ladder incident 03:57 Greencable expands cable recycling collections 04:49 Stelrad Column Electric radiators 05:33 Paul Russells gold vase lamp 06:11 An electrician’s solar rickshaw school run 06:48 Doncaster Cables 07:05 Challenge words and last week’s result 07:43 Fox ESS weather and solar outlook 09:34 Thanks for watching =============================================== 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 Shelly: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW =============================================== PREVIOUS EDITION https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=tesla-powerwall-fire-warning-eas-mcs-scam #ElectricalNews #Electricians #eFIXX
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S1 · E219
October 5 · 14 min
UK Government Issues Tesla Battery Fire Warning
Send us Fan Mail Tesla Powerwall 2 fire warning, EAS qualification changes and a fake MCS portal targeting installers. Plus aluminium cable terminations, a 22kW FastAmps charger and the latest electrical products. Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=tesla-powerwall-fire-warning-eas-mcs-scam Find the Tesla notice, EAS/NICEIC guidance, MCS warning, aluminium termination article and crimp-lug CPD through the episode webpage. Electrical News Weekly 219 | 5 October 2026 Presented by Joe Robinson, in association with Shelly. Commercial disclosure: ENW is supported by Shelly, LEDVANCE, Quickwire, ChumpTools and Doncaster Cables. This episode includes paid features for DeWalt, Klauke, BG, FastAmps, TRT Lighting, Eltako, Paul Russells and Fox ESS. CHAPTERS 00:00 Electrical News Weekly headlines 00:46 Tesla Powerwall fire warning puts installers on replacement duty 02:32 DeWalt takes the knocks so work can carry on 02:47 EAS changes put your qualifications under scrutiny 04:07 Fake MCS portal goes fishing for installers’ bank details 05:10 Aluminium cable savings can unravel at the lug 06:16 A consumer unit could be your ticket to Vegas 06:48 FastAmps steps up to 22kW without piling on complexity 07:35 TRT tackles the costly business of tunnel maintenance 08:34 Eltako squeezes import and export metering into three modules 09:26 Paul Russells puts a little DNA in the pendant 09:57 Spark grows a pumpkin that needs a forklift 10:48 Partners and challenge-word winner 11:48 Fox ESS weather and solar outlook 13:38 Thanks for watching FEATURED PRODUCTS AND COMPETITIONS More info here: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=diall-16a-plug-recall-cable-supports-shelly OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Shelly: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW LEDVANCE: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW Quickwire: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW ChumpTools: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables: http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw PREVIOUS EDITION https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=diall-16a-plug-recall-cable-supports-shelly #ElectricalNews #Electricians #eFIXX
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S1 · E218
September 28 · 14 min
The 16A Plug With A Shocking Problem...
Send us Fan Mail The government alerts the trade over big-brand 16A plugs and sockets… ….your cable clips could be putting lives at risk, says a manufacturers body… …and a builder is caught using twin-and-earth…as an extension lead… Full stories, sources and product links: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-Ne... Electrical News Weekly, episode 218 — 28 September 2026. In association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management. This episode includes sponsored features from DeWalt, Kidde, Hinen, Sungrow, Paul Russells and Fox ESS. Shelly is our headline sponsor and is also covered in this week's news. ====================== CHAPTERS 00:00 Electrical News Weekly — 28 September 2026 00:53 Diall 16A plug and connector recall 01:47 BEAMA cable-support fire-safety guidance 02:57 HSE acts over unsafe temporary wiring 03:42 DeWalt partner feature 03:58 National Grid's voltage-management flexibility service 04:59 Kidde FireX Sentry alarms 06:24 Schneider Electric's proposed Shelly takeover 07:19 Hinen A15 all-in-one home battery 08:30 Solar & Storage Live: Sungrow EV charging 10:09 Paul Russells lamp of the week 10:49 Tea break with Quickwire: SteepGear shorts 12:18 eFIXX weather report with Fox ESS ====================== DIALL RECALL — CHECK YOUR PRODUCTS Affected batches: 25W0803, 25W1203, 25W1603, 25W3601, 25W4001, 25W4801, 25W5301, 26W1101 and 26W2801. Barcodes: 5052931116324 and 5052931116331. Read the official recall and disconnection instructions: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-ale... ====================== OUR PARTNERS Headline sponsor: Shelly 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW CHUMPTools 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercable... Quickwire 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW ====================== PREVIOUS EPISODE Watch Electrical News Weekly 217: • Electricians Warned About Serious AI Dange... ====================== #enw #electricians #electricalnews
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S1 · E217
September 21 · 13 min
Electricians Warned About Serious AI Dangers
Send us Fan Mail Electricians are warned against asking ChatGPT and other AIs about the Wiring Regulations… …the death of a London couple in a Spanish hot tub is blamed on electrocution… …and did you know that vaping in your van could be illegal? 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/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=ai-wiring-regulations-hot-tub-electrocution =============================================== 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 21/09/26 00:54 Electricians Warned Against Using AI for Wiring Regulations 02:24 Spanish Hot Tub Deaths Blamed on Electrocution 02:58 Scottish Trade Bodies Warn Against Rogue Training Providers 03:54 Vaping in Work Vans Could Become Illegal 04:39 Chump Fix Now Available Nationwide 05:20 Solar & Storage Live 2026 06:18 Sungrow Showcases New Solar and Storage Technology 07:15 EcoFlow Launches New 8kWh Home Battery 08:18 GSE Integration Showcases Solar Mounting Systems 09:01 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 09:27 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:53 Challenge Words & Winners 11:11 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
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S1 · E216
September 14 · 13 min
Government Warns of EV Charger Fire Risk
Send us Fan Mail The UK government has issued a special warning about the fire risk from a major brand of EV charger… Napit issues fresh advice to electricians on the practice of borrowing concealed cable zones in residential jobs… ….and the clever drilling technique that put a cable under a railway track… 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/Electrical-News-Weekly =============================================== 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 14/09/26 01:00 Govt Warns of Fire Risk With Wallbox EV Charger 01:43 NAPIT Warns Against Borrowing Concealed Cable Zones 03:12 High-Voltage Cables Drilled Under Working Railway 04:05 DeWalt Tools Built for the Electrical Industry 04:18 Council Spends £3.5m Inspecting Solar Panels After Fires 05:22 Ultra LEDs Flexible Neon Lighting 05:40 MCS Certification Coming for Air-to-Air Heat Pump Installers 06:26 Reonic Takes the Pain Out of MCS Paperwork 08:00 Are You Attending Solar & Storage Live? 08:46 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 09:16 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:29 Challenge Words & Winners 10:47 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
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S1 · E215
September 7 · 14 min
Plug-In Solar Legal... Are Batteries Next?
Send us Fan Mail The UK government considers how plug-in batteries could become a fixture in British homes… …the trade warns that it can no longer afford to take on apprentices… …and a power drill is removed from the scene of an electrocution in Southampton… 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/Electrical-News-Weekly =============================================== 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 07/09/26 01:00 Plug-In Solar Legal... Are Batteries Next? 02:30 Trade Pushes Back Over Rising Apprentice Cost 04:12 Power Drill Removed From the Scene of an Electrocution 04:39 Govt Issues Warning Over Dangerous Impact Drill 05:16 Win a Trip To Las Vegas 05:47 Are You Attending Solar & Storage Live? 07:06 Easi-dec Solar Access Platform 07:48 An Angle Grinder Packed With Features 08:38 Navitas Launches new Disboard Range 10:03 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:36 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:44 Challenge Words & Winners 12:22 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
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S1 · E214
September 1 · 16 min
IET Issues Urgent Island Mode Earthing Guidance ⚠️
Send us Fan Mail The IET unveils urgent guidance on solar panel installs… …the Health and Safety Executive issues an alert over high voltage switchgear… …and an electrician is stuck for six hours in an illuminated sign, 130 feet above the ground… 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/iet-issues-urgent-island-mode-earthing-guidance =============================================== Thanks to our premium partner: Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 01/09/26 01:00 IET Issues Urgent Island Mode Earthing Guidance 03:07 Alert Issued Over High Voltage Switchgear 04:25 Trump Announces Power Inverter Restrictions 05:38 Electrician Stuck for Six Hours in an Illuminated Sign 06:20 Safe4September Has Begun 07:12 Never Lose Your Test Probes Again! 07:57 Is There a Safer Way To Test Industrial Sockets? 08:46 UK Made Conduit Bending Machines 09:19 Take The Faff Out Of LED Strip Installs 10:22 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:50 Power Up Your Solar Knowledge 12:00 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:40 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
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S1 · E213
August 25 · 16 min
UK Government Orders Destruction Of Double-Gang Sockets ⚠️
Send us Fan Mail The UK government orders the immediate destruction of shipments of double-gang sockets… … a shocking survey reveals just how common electrical incidents are on the job.… ..and, after an epic battle of wills, plug-in solar kit finally hits the supermarket shelves this week… 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/uk-government-orders-destruction-of-double-gang-sockets =============================================== 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 25/08/2026 01:04 Plug-In Solar Finally Hits The Shelves This Week 02:29 UK Government Orders Destruction Of Socket Shipment 03:31 Survey Reveals Shocking Electrical Incident Statistics 04:39 Retired Electrician's Death Linked To Asbestos Exposure 05:10 Win £7,000 Worth Of Kit 05:45 Solar & Storage Live Is Back & Better Than Ever 06:42 Metrel Will Be Showcasing Their Latest Products 07:03 Repenic Launches World's First Smart Toggle Switch 08:08 First Full Modular Screwless Clipping Grid System 08:54 Is There a Better Way To Wire Sockets? 09:51 Get a ChumpFix Keyfob for Every Website Purchase 10:29 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week 11:03 Learner Of The Week 12:06 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:15 Challenge Words & Winners 13:51 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
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S1 · E212
August 17 · 15 min
Sparks Warned of Hidden Risks With Cross-Pavement EV Charging
Send us Fan Mail The author of the Wiring Regs, the IET, steps in as cross-pavement EV charging rolls out across the UK… …we meet the electricians who have single handedly re-invented the lightning conductor process… …and, what’s the worst day you’ve ever had on the tools? Installers share their war stories… 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/iet-warns-of-h... =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirec... CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercable... ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 17/08/2026 01:04 IET Warns of Cross-Pavement EV Charging Risks 03:18 Electricians Reinvent Lightning Protection 04:41 Electricians Discuss their Worst Days on the Tools 05:56 Prysmian Buys Atkore for £2.8 Billion 06:13 Win a £7,000+ Home Energy System 06:49 Metrel Fast Multifunction Tester 07:27 EnviroVent Launches New MVHR Kit 08:14 Xpelair by Dimplex 09:44 Paul Russell Lamp of the Week 10:07 Learner of the Week: Darcy Camsell 11:13 Electrician Mistaken for an FBI Spy 11:25 Challenge Words & Winner 12:40 Weather ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews ENW212
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S1 · E211
August 10 · 13 min
Electricity Meters Wired Backwards ‘Causing Grid Chaos’ ⚠️
Send us Fan Mail Electricity meters which have been fitted backwards are causing chaos on the network, say grid chiefs… …an electrician suffers a serious leg injury after a fall at a nuclear power plant… …and the government warns the trade about an exploding hammer drill that’s hit the market… 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/electricity-meters-wired-backwards-causing-grid-chaos =============================================== 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 10/08/2026 01:02 Electricity Meters Wired Backwards ‘Causing Grid Chaos’ 02:41 Electrician Seriously Injured In Nuclear Plant Fall 03:31 Trade Warned About An Exploding Hammer Drill 04:28 MCS Announce 6 Month Grace Period 05:44 Win a Complete Home Energy Management System 06:20 Greencable Now Services The Whole Of London 07:29 Congratulations To Cucumber Lighting 07:59 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week 08:27 Learner of The Week 09:24 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:15 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
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S1 · E210
August 3 · 18 min
Grid Chiefs Deleted Records? Power Cut Warning Exposed!
Send us Fan Mail The trade is warned about the risk of network faults after an alleged cover up by grid chiefs… …the government is set to give millions of free plug-in batteries to low-income homes… …and a guttering firm is charged with corporate manslaughter over the electrocution of one its workers… 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/grid-chiefs-deleted-records-power-cut-warning-exposed =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 03/08/2026 01:03 Grid Chiefs Deleted Records? Power Cut Warning Exposed! 04:39 Governmentt To Give Away Millions of Batteries 05:57 Guttering Firm Charged With Corporate Manslaughter 06:27 Win a Complete Home Energy Management System 07:15 One Lucky Installer Wins £1000 of Wiska Products 08:15 Win a Trip To New York & Las Vegas 08:51 Dewalt Launches Quietest Impact Driver Yet! 09:38 Chauvin Arnoux Releases New Power Quality Analyser 10:22 New Compact RCBO From Schneider Electric 11:01 A Simple Way To Create Dynamic Lighting Effects 11:51 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 12:19 Learner Of The Week 13:21 TeaBreak With Quickwire 14:50 Challenge Words & Winners 15:26 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
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S1 · E209
July 28 · 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
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S1 · E208
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…
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S1 · E207
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
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S1 · E206
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
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S1 · E205
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
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