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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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Nov 21, 2022 · 10 min
Industry Leader Slams "Six Week Wonder" Electricians
Send us Fan Mail An electrician cheats death after falling into molten aluminium at an incredible 720 degree celsius… We name the UK’s best – and worst – city in which to be a self-employed electrician… And, short electrical courses under fire. An industry leader slams so-called ‘six week wonders’… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Myenergi, whether you're listening in the van, on-site or down at the wholesale counter. ======================================= 00:00 Electrical industry news 21st November 2021 00:37 Electrician survives a molten metal accident 01:20 French car parks must be covered by Solar Panels 02:09 Select slams six-week wonders 03:06 Why is Bristol the best place to be an electrician? 04:41 eFIXX Awards - Residential installer of the year 05:25 New isolator from Hager 05:54 Alternative to cable glands from Hellerman Tyton 06:40 New multi-function tester from Megger 07:44 B&M shocker for customers 08:50 Coming up on eFIXX this week ========================================= eFIXX is POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Nov 14, 2022 · 6 min
Tool Thieves Laugh In Court as CCTV Shows Van Ramming Electrician
Send us Fan Mail Tool thieves laugh in court as a video shows them ramming an electrician with a van… Rexel introduces rapid 90-minute drop-offs in what some are calling Deliveroo for sparks… And cash-strapped homeowners are asking electrical contractors not to charge their tools due to the cost of living crisis… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Myenergi, whether you're listening in the van, on-site or down at the wholesale counter. Show note links ========================= SnapIt - Deliveroo for electricians https://youtu.be/zb_OT_Shdo0 Worlds fastest EV charger https://electricalreview.co.uk/2022/11/02/gridserve-deploys-worlds-fastest-ev-charger-at-braintree-electric-forecourt/ Homeowners asking contractors not to charge their tools at their homes https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/families-banning-plasterers-builders-electricians-25450560 ====================================== 🕐 TIME STAMPS 🕕 ====================== 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 14th November 2022 00:36 Tool thieves laugh after ramming a van into an electrician 02:11 Rexel introduces Deliveroo for sparks 02:48 ABB unveil the world's fastest EV charger 03:27 The secret of cost-effective charging 03:55 Boom in solar causing trade headaches 04:37 Homeowners ask electrical contractors not to charge their tools 05:10 Coming up this week ====================== eFIXX is POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Nov 7, 2022 · 9 min
Government Regulations Cause More Electrical Fires
Send us Fan Mail A judge fines a building firm £50,000 after a worker survives an 11,000V electric shock… New figures reveal that electrical fires have soared since the government introduced specific measures to prevent them… And… one of our boys has made it! An electrician from Cambridge is crowned tradesperson of the year for 2022… Show note links ========================= Confused by LED energy labelling? https://youtu.be/YWcfz1lfD-w Rewired agency admin for electricians https://youtu.be/MAOh87sXops RF Solutions Bogey Box http://hub.efixx.co.uk/rf-solutions-bogey eFIXX Awards eFIXX Awards https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ ====================================== 🕐 TIME STAMPS 🕕 ====================== 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 7th November 2022 00:40 11kV Electric shock for builder 01:24 Electrical fires increase 02:49 Bogey Box gets LORA transmission 03:50 Occupancy sensing with no sensor 04:30 Philips Ultra-efficient lamps 05:18 Top recession tips from Fergus 06:27 Rewired agency 06:40 eFIXX Awards Apprentice Employer of the Year 07:30 Screwfix Tradesperson of the year 07:58 Coming up this week ======================== #efixx #electricalindustry #electrical
Oct 31, 2022 · 7 min
Family Seeks Justice After Holiday Electrocution
Send us Fan Mail In this week's news, the family of a British tourist electrocuted in the Caribbean takes its case to court. Entrepreneur rescues the prestige EV charger maker Anderson from collapse and much more. Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with myenergi 🕐 TIME STAMPS 🕕 ====================== 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:42 Holiday ends in tragedy 02:23 Anderson EV is saved 03:12 5 new JTL training centres 03:59 libbi home battery from myenergi 05:04 Milwaukee cable stapler 05:51 Nominate your local electrical wholesaler Entries are now open for the eFIXX award links below eFIXX Awards https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ eFIXX Awards Educational Categories https://awards.efixx.co.uk/enter-our-educational-categories eFIXX Awards Wholesaler of the Year https://awards.efixx.co.uk/business JTL website https://jtltraining.com/ LIBBI Battery: The Missing Piece of the Myenergi Jigsaw https://youtu.be/gwK0XI88pIs Milwaukee Cable Stapler Review: Does it Work on UK Cables? https://youtu.be/VrYGnDzA_YU Milwaukee Cable Staples: Are They Fire Rated? https://youtu.be/GmmCqMT3Lfo Can you install a USB charging socket in a Bathroom? https://youtu.be/iQnsPWGDqQY
Oct 24, 2022 · 8 min
Sparks' Headache as EV Charger Firm Goes Bust
Send us Fan Mail As the first major EV charger firm goes bust, we ask where this leaves its worried customers… Electricians have reported that over a quarter of all faults that they see pose an immediate danger to life… And is the British plug really the best designed in the world? An American influencer thinks so… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Myenergi ==================================== 00:00 Electrical industry news - 24th October 2022 00:38 British EV charger manufacturer goes bust 01:32 Tradesman without the correct qualifications are installing EV chargers 02:50 Over 25% of dodgy electrical installations are a threat to life 03:34 Most efficient van models for electricians revealed 05:29 Should we be using the word tradesman? 05:58 Influencer believes British plug is the best designed n the world 06:53 Coming up on eFIXX this week ====================================== *Supercharge your business or career in 2023 by entering the eFIXX Awards* 🏆 Nominate someone for a 30 under 30 award 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/30-under-30 Enter our business categories 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/business Enter our education categories 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/education ======================================== LINKS: Report unsafe electrical work here 👉 www.reportunsafeelectricalwork.co.uk ======================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Oct 17, 2022 · 8 min
BREAKING: New Law to Ban Unqualified Electricians
Send us Fan Mail Electricians take a historic step closer to achieving professional status… A row breaks out over the future of London’s remaining gas lamps… And entries are now open for one of the most prestigious award events in the industry... Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Myenergi ==================================== 00:00 Electrical industry news - 17th October 2022 00:35 Proposed new law for regulation of the electrical industry 01:42 ECA asks government to cut levies on electricity generated with green tech 02:12 New I joist means electricians can position downlights nearly anywhere in the floor. 03:07 98% of automatic fire alarm incidents are false alarms 03:40 Most popular types of fluorescent lamps to be banned 04:39 Row breaks out over London's historic gas lamps 05:59 The eFIXX Awards 2023 are now open 07:00 Coming up this week on the channel ====================================== LINKS: *Supercharge your business or career in 2023 by entering the eFIXX Awards* 🏆 Nominate someone for a 30 under 30 award 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/30-under-30 Enter our business categories 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/business Enter our education categories 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/education More info on staircraft - https://staircraftgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Staircrafts-i-Joist-Fire-Safety-Announcement-1.pdf Floursecent lamps to be banned - https://www.recolight.co.uk/prepare-for-fluorescent-lamp-ban-trade-warned/ ======================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Oct 10, 2022 · 8 min
NEW: Electrician computer game to rival Call of Duty
Send us Fan Mail A coroner rules that an electrician who worked at the Government’s secret spy HQ in Cheltenham died from asbestos exposure… Legrand launches a consumer unit which communicates with your phone in real-time… And the gaming industry unveils its latest blockbuster computer game to rival Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. It’s called, I kid you not, Electrician Simulator. Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Myenergi ==================================== 00:00 Electrical industry news - 10th October 2022 00:42 Electrician dies from asbestos exposure 02:00 New Knipex tool cuts, strips and crimps 02:47 Legrand launches consumer unit from the future? 03:48 Schneider Electric launches new sustainable switch and socket range 04:27 Will you play the new game, Electrician Simulator? 05:49 Electrician switches side-cutters for scissors 06:17 Shampoo seller turned electrician now helps electricians with their admin 07:04 Coming up on the channel this week ====================================== LINKS: Further information about Mesothelioma - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mesothelioma/ New Legrand consumer unit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDiJs5ZgfjA Sustainable Schneider accessories - https://merten.de/ocean-plastic.html Electrician Simulator https://moviesgamesandtech.com/2022/10/04/review-electrician-simulator/ ======================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Oct 3, 2022 · 8 min
The Bizarre Solution to EV Charging on City Streets
Send us Fan Mail In a horrific accident, an electrician is paralysed after plunging 50ft from an electricity pylon… The bizarre electric vehicle charger that goes OVER a pavement to reach your car… And the electrical contractor from the Wirral who beat sexism to create a successful and thriving business… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Schneider Electric ==================================== 00:00 Electrical industry news - 3rd October 2022 00:36 Electrician left paralysed after falling from pylon 01:25 Asbestos awareness campaign launched 02:30 New EV charging solution takes cables over pedestrians' heads 03:20 Schneider Electric unveils special EV charger designed for sharing 03:58 Makita lanches new cordless worklights for use in all conditions 04:37 New wireless smart controller for Scolmore LED tape 05:18 Super highway for bats in Denmark 05:38 Wirral Woman beats sexism and prejudice to create a thriving business 06:57 Coming up on eFIXX this week ====================================== LINKS: Fundraising campaign for Gavin Pugh 👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-make-this-good-christmas-for-gav?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR01zBwbryEQze8t1AexW0P7y4FKgtl_hGscylDsyywAptUEq6T2CGfHyvw EV LinkPro from Schneider Electric - https://www.youtube.com/embed/kZRMX1-JqGg ======================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Sep 26, 2022 · 7 min
DIY Electrical Disasters: The Costs Revealed
Send us Fan Mail Electrical contractors reveal the tsunami of DIY disasters they’re having to deal with in the cost of living crisis… We reveal how to get electrical installation work in the booming data centre business… And why electricity pylons are being felled like trees in Dorset… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Schneider Electric ==================================== 00:00 Electrical industry news - 26th September 2022 00:35 DIY electrical disasters 01:40 Plug into the data center market 02:22 New clamp meter from Martindale 03:12 Savings on Fluke network testers 03:48 Silent fans from Vent Axia 04:30 Ventilation CPD from Envirovent 04:43 Happiness week at work 05:22 Undergrounding in Dorset 06:06 Safe 4 September 06:30 This week on eFIXX ====================================== LINKS Safe 4 September competition 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/safe4september Schneider Electric Data Center courser 👉 https://www.se.com/uk/en/about-us/newsroom/news/press-releases/schneider-electric-creates-professional-education-platform-to-address-the-data-center-skills-gap-62cc165bbbe29223f82e5e06 ======================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Sep 18, 2022 · 7 min
Gang targets electricians for their vans
Send us Fan Mail A knife gang targets electrical contractors for their vans in terrifying nighttime attacks in Doncaster… The Guardian newspaper reveals that big house builders lobbied the government to drop plans to include electric car chargers in every new home… And an Irish start-up thinks it has come up with the next big thing as it unveils a combined EV charger, heat pump and air conditioning system… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with @Schneider Electric ========================================= 00:00 Electrical Industry News -18th September 2022 00:44 Knife gang target electricians in Doncaster 01:29 Van theft in Warrington - (link) 02:10 New consumer unit from Schneider Electric 03:19 Combined heat pump and EV charger 04:08 House builders attempted to stop EV Chargers 04:57 Computer screens turned in to lights 05:20 Mystery words 05:50 This week on eFIXX - eFIXX TV, Nexstrip & JCC ToughLED Pro ========================================= Schneider Multirow easy9 consumer unit 👉 https://youtu.be/9e-pKdnTlcE Van Theft - Go Fund Me link 👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/replacing-tools-stolen-form-a-van Safe 4 September competition 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/safe4september eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Sep 12, 2022 · 8 min
Rogue Trader Jailed For Pretending to be an NICEIC Member
Send us Fan Mail Jail for the Mercedes-driving rogue trader who lied about being an approved electrician while living a life of luxury… The electrical contractor paralysed after a fall warns the trade to take health and safety seriously… And in one of our biggest competitions ever we have over 100 prizes to give away… Electrical industry news in association with Schneider Electric ==================================== TIME STAMPS ⏱ 00:00 Electrical industry news 9th September 00:38 Rogue trader locked up for 9 months 02:17 Scheider Electric E-book 03:02 Liz Truss warned to act now to avoid an electrical industry crisis 03:55 Industry gets behind the Safe4 September campaign 04:10 eFIXX mini safe isolation kit giveaway 04:30 Electrical contractor launches campaign for health and safety after a life-changing accident 05:57 This week's eFIXX poll - 7/10 voters were wrong! 06:30 Mcdonald's all-day breakfast? 07:15 Coming up on the channel this week ===================================== Safe 4 September competition 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/safe4september eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Sep 5, 2022 · 7 min
Deadly Electric Shock from 'Botched' Wickes Bathroom
Send us Fan Mail A homeowner gets a deadly electric shock from a £7,000 bathroom from Wickes… How your windows could soon be replaced by solar panels that are transparent… And the electrician who gets paid in ALCOHOL turns an outdoor spa pool into a death trap… that headline took a twist, didn't it? ==================================== TIME STAMPS ⏱ 00:00 Coming up this week 00:36 Homeowner gets an electric shock from Wickes bathroom 02:11 HS2 need an electrical contractor for £30 million worth of work. 02:32 Transparent solar panels set to hit the market (could replace windows) 03:40 Retrotouch unveils new range of smart light switches 04:11 Snickers releases its new Autumn range of workwear 04:25 New 400kg capacity workbench from Toughbuilt 04:54 Schneider Electric report about the barriers to the adoption of smart technologies 05:44 Electrician paid in alcohol turns an outdoor smart-pool into a deathtrap 06:30 Do you know this week's keywords? 06:46 Coming up this week on the channel 07:06 It's a Livestream week! 07:20 Thanks for listening ===================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Aug 29, 2022 · 8 min
ITV Emmerdale: Electrician Qualifies in Just Six Weeks
Send us Fan Mail The cash flow killer: No fewer than 12 electrical contracting firms go to the wall in a black month for the trade Electricians call out the TV soap Emmerdale after a character becomes an electrician in just SIX weeks And we reveal a clever solution to the problem of EV cables crossing the pavement… ==================================== 00:00 Electrical Industry News 29th August 2022 00:36 Electrical contractor business failures 01:52 Electrical industry demands changes in energy taxes 02:44 Solar panels which look like roof slates 03:18 Electric Vehicle charging cable problem solved 04:09 New EV charger from Schneider Electric 04:38 UK Power networks - Dig safe 05:20 How long do electricians take for a tea break 05:59 Makita Kettle vs Builders Tea Box 06:16 Emmerdale star qualifies as an electrician in just six weeks 07:31 This week on eFIXX ===================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Aug 22, 2022 · 10 min
VAT Man Gets Tough on Electricians
Send us Fan Mail In a sign that the VAT man is getting tough over unpaid tax, an electrician is banned for five years… The council whose tenants haven’t had an electrical safety check in over a decade… And we share some top tips to recession-proof your electrical contracting business. ======================= 00:00 Electrical Industry News 22nd August 2022 00:40 HMRC gets tough on electricians 01:58 What happened to the social housing EICRs? 02:40 Select pushes for electricians' legal protection 03:13 Organisation wants boiler upgrade scheme scrapped 03:56 Recession-proof your electrical business 05:11 New Dali lighting control system from Theis Craft 06:01 New EV charger from Plug n Drive 06:30 EVIOS 1 ready for latest smart charge regulations 07:04 New van lock from Yale 07:40 eFIXX Survey - electricians move to online buying 07:58 Bald electrician wins employment tribunal 09:00 Coming up on eFIXX this week ========================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #enw
Aug 8, 2022 · 9 min
Firm fined £3.6m after TWO electricians are badly burned.
Send us Fan Mail Another week, another electrical contractor is seriously injured – but this time, the courts get tough on the employer with a punishing fine of £3.6 million… Coming to a consumer unit near you: the AFDDs you can communicate with. And, are YOU suffering from zinc whiskers? We explain the tiny things that have become a big problem… Electrical Industry News 8th August 2022 ======================= 00:00 Coming Up 00:30 Cleveland Potash fined £3.6M for breaching health and safety laws 03:50 Tommy Clarke records record profits 04:15 France installs 10X as many heat pumps as the UK 05:03 Runpotec Profiset https://youtu.be/xZoH8iV40Wk 06:00 All-in-one protection devices from Schneider Electric https://www.se.com/uk/en/product-range/45435131-acti9-active/ 06:34 Hager AFDD with onboard diagnostics https://hager.com/uk/get-involved/news-and-press/afdd-press-release 07:08 Why do we need to worry about Zinc Whiskers? https://youtu.be/uycRnPhGzwA 08:00 Coming up on eFIXX 08:08 Livestreams are back! https://www.efixx.co.uk/efixxtv 08:33 Do you know the keywords? 08:40 Last week's keyword winners ========================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #enw
Aug 1, 2022 · 9 min
One Million Pound Fine for Electrician's Horrific Injuries
Send us Fan Mail Budget retailer B&M is fined £1 million after an electrician sustains horrific injuries in an electrical explosion at a warehouse in Liverpool… The Electrical Contractors Association asks the government to explain why electricity is four times more expensive than gas. and a £40 million pound a year electrical contracting firm collapses in Wales with the loss of all jobs… Electrical Industry News 1st August 2022 ======================= 00:00 Coming Up 00:45 B&M ordered to pay £1M after electrician set ablaze 03:05 Safe isolation CPDs 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/introduction-to-safe-isolation-cpd 03:10 ECA asks why electricity is 4X as expensive as gas 03:50 Rush to install EV chargers could lead to disaster 05:05 EV Charger installation training videos 05:14 NWP collapse into administration 05:40 Strut Slayr launched in the UK 06:34 Voltimum Plus 06:56 21-year-old one of the highest paid electricians in the world 07:35 Coming up on our YouTube Channel this week. 07:55 Special Strut Slayr race sneak peek 👉 https://youtu.be/Q97fBysId_Y 08:10 Do you know today's keywords? ========================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #enw
Jul 24, 2022 · 15 min
Electricians Increase Prices as Fuel Costs Rise
Send us Fan Mail Electrical News Weekly Monday 25th July Nine out of 10 electricians say they’re putting up their prices due to soaring fuel costs… A coroner rules on whether the death of an electrician was linked to his work with asbestos… and Europe’s largest electric vehicle superhub opens in Oxford… ====================================== 00:00 Coming up 01:00 Fuel price increase forces electricians to raise prices 02:00 Fuel-saving tips 02:50 Rishy Sunak visits Thorn Lighting 03:20 Are you planning to take on an electrical apprentice 03:58 JTL employer recognition awards 04:44 ECS scheme celebrates 40,000th gold card holder 05:42 Asbestos linked to electricians death 07:02 New consumer unit from Schneider Electric 08:27 New conduit from Termtech 08:48 New catalogue from Marshall Tufflex 09:28 Outdoor solutions from Knightsbridge 10:21 Social shoutout - Caitlin Rose Instagram 10:41 EV Superhub opens in Oxford 11:37 UK Power networks smart connect hub 12:27 Electrician is now king of Peel Island 13:39 Coming up on eFIXX youtube 14:15 Mystery word winners ======================================= eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #enw
Jul 18, 2022 · 11 min
The top 10 most dangerous electrical DIY mistakes.
Send us Fan Mail Latest news for electricians from across the electrical industry and beyond. This week, We reveal the 10 most dangerous electrical blunders that contractors see in people's homes. Just how much work our electrical community has in the pipeline in our weekly eFIXX survey. And the heroic sparkies who saved a woman from a life-threatening situation. =================================== 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - Monday, July 11th 2022 01:08 Doggie DIY survey 02:55 Schneider amendment 2 guide 04:15 Pocket guide app from the NICEIC http://www.niceic.com/pocketguides 04:46 Draper 1000 page catalogue https://www.drapertools.com/blog/new-centenary-catalogue 05:15 Van thefts 05:43 eFIXX survey 'How is your business outlook looking' 06:19 Green Home Festival 8th of August (1 week) 06:40 Screwfix live 2022 back in Farnborough 23 - 25th of September 07:00 Final of the Screwfix trades person of the year 07:25 Circular Lighting Live Thursday 22nd of September in central London 07:40 Social shout - Tyler Harris - MJ Electrical 08:05 Fuuse team up with EV-Comply - https://www.ev-comply.com/ 08:25 Jumptech team up with Sevadis https://www.jumptech.co.uk/ 08:55 Electricians' saves the day 09:43 Coming up this week on eFIXX 10:08 Mystery word winners =================================== Show note links ======================================== Electrical Direct https://www.electricaldirect.co.uk/ Green Home Festival - https://greenhomefestival.co.uk/ Screwfix Live - https://www.screwfix.com/landingpage/screwfixlive/ Circular Lighting Live - https://circularlighting.live/ Schneider Amendment 2 Guide - http://hub.efixx.co.uk/schneider-electric Amendment 2 Update Video - https://youtu.be/2z3yxtdlWlo ========================================== Social Shout out - Tyler Harris off of MJ Electrical Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_tyler.harris https://www.instagram.com/mjelectricalltd/ =================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #enw
Jul 11, 2022 · 12 min
REVEALED: How Much Money Do Self Employed Electricians Make?
Send us Fan Mail Latest news for electricians from across the electrical industry and beyond. This week, We reveal the average weekly pay for subcontracting electricians... We hear more grumbles from homeowners about their smart meters... And we meet Ihor the electrician, who dodges Russian bombs to reconnect power to villages in Ukraine... =================================== 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - Monday, July 11th 2022 01:00 Customers grumble about smart meters 01:40 Shocking electricity bill 02:38 Self-employed electricians pay 03:19 Social shout - Ashley Rothery - AJR Electrics 03:53 Boost your earnings with Symple 04:38 Fergus arrives in the UK 05:40 eFIXX Solar installation survey 06:10 Boffins create Solar PV windows 06:58 Octopus expands electric vehicle service - home 07:39 500,000 EV's now on the UK roads 08:12 EV-Comply team up with Fuuse 08:44 High-temperature battery breakthrough 09:11 Hero electrician of Ukraine 10:06 Coming up this week on eFIXX 10:40 Mystery word winners 11:20 Annoying customer habits =================================== Social Shout out - AGR Electrics Twitter - https://twitter.com/AshleyRothery Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agrelectrics/ =================================== eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #enw
Jul 4, 2022 · 13 min
TOOL THEFT : £100 Million stolen from contractors
Send us Fan Mail The staggering cost of tool theft in the UK is revealed for the first time... The bosses of one of the nation's biggest electrical contracting firms liked the company so much, that they've just gone and bought it And the 10 annoying habits of customers that make electricians pull their hair out... ============================================= Electrical News Weekly - in association with Schneider Electric ============================================= 00:00 Electrical News Weekly Monday 4th July 2022 00:53 Tool thefts top £100 million 01:33 EV drivers miss out on best charging rates 02:00 Juicy charger wins design award 02:25 Octopus EV Salary sacrifice scheme 03:02 Tarmac goes electric 03:30 Clarkson Evans management buy out 03:54 Social Shout Out - Sparky Jack 04:23 Knightsbridge power monitoring sockets 05:42 Schneider controls power up Panasonic heat pumps 06:57 Napit low carbon training centre 07:41 Western Power Distribution rolls out low carbon strategy 08:15 Schools out time to upgrade to LED 08:58 Canabis-growing electrician 09:46 Which customer habits annoy contractors ========================================= eFIXX POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #enw