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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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Dec 16, 2024 · 11 min
MK Urgently Recalls Double Sockets Over ‘High Fire Risk’
Send us Fan Mail MK has urgently recalled 37 versions of its Essentials double socket range over a high risk of fire… …a contractor is fined £100,000 after a solar panel installer falls through a skylight… … and it’s revealed that 80 per cent of electricians have had electric shocks despite all the safety procedures… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes MK socket recall 👉 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6751edf819e0c816d18d1e3b/2411-0130-product-safety-report-3-pin-socket-with-switches.pdf Solar panel fire research 👉 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/2885/1/012047/pdf Safe Isolation training 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/introduction-to-safe-isolation-cpd ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 16/12/24 00:52 Mk urgently recalls 37 socket versions 01:56 Contractor fined after installer falls through skylight 03:52 Storm Darragh devastates UK's biggest solar farm 04:27 Study finds solar panels can accelerate spread of fire 05:00 Risk assessment of home battery packs 05:35 Europes biggest EV charging centre set to be in Manchester 06:10 Loophole allowing dangerous EV charger locations 07:04 8/10 electricians have suffered electric shocks 08:05 A breakthrough in battery technology 09:22 Thanks to our premium partners 09:55 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Dec 9, 2024 · 13 min
Meter Box Mess - Are Electricians Cutting Corners?
Send us Fan Mail Confusion is mounting in the trade over the correct cable insulation to use in meter cupboards… …over 1,000 social homes in Dundee are revealed to have had EICRs that were over five years old… …and a blind electrician is assaulted in a row over a battery… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Free cables and conductors training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/cables-and-conductors-in-association-with-doncaster-cables?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no ENA Connect Direct 👉 https://www.current-news.co.uk/ena-connect-direct-passes-15000-applications-announces-new-phase/ We built a pub on a mountain 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr0U6Jw82mA Win a PerfectDraft 👉 https://spark.efixx.co.uk/have-a-beer-on-us/ Brady M410 printer 👉 https://www.brady.co.uk/label-printers/m410 ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 09/12/24 00:49 Confusion over insulation of cable in meter boxes 03:17 Over 1000 homes had over five year old EICRs 04:27 New DNO connection milestone 05:31 Skills shortage in Manchester being tackled 06:35 We built a pub on a mountain 07:07 Project Completions this week 08:23 Brady unveils latest printer 09:26 Mobile platform for EVs 10:15 Blind electrician assaulted over row with battery 10:50 Congratulations to Ian Hunter 11:28 Thanks to our premium partners! 12:10 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Dec 2, 2024 · 11 min
⚠️ Electricians Warned Over Neutral Current Diversions ⚠️
Send us Fan Mail Installers are warned this week about the dangers of neutral current diversions… … the trade reacts in fury to the latest amendment to the regs… …and we meet the once homeless man who’s just qualified as an electrician… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Download the Select flow chart 👉 bit.ly/ncd-poster West Lothian College rig 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWQ2zJ6PEY0 Free Emergency Lighting training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-emergency-lighting-in-association-with-robus?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Hundreds of EV Chargers, Just ONE Cable? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1OQf-QIt4E Get your electricians' diary 👉 https://amzn.to/4g4E5Cc ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 02/12/24 00:45 Trade warned about neutral current diversion risk 02:47 Question of the week 03:29 Trade reacts with fury to amendment 4 04:17 What do you think of cross pavement charging? 05:28 The perfect solution for EV charging in car parks 06:15 Rolec unveil Ultracharge 30 07:20 Former homeless apprentice is awarded 08:15 Electricians' diary 08:56 Big fire at Wiha factory in Vietnam 09:35 Thanks to our premium partners 10:10 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Nov 25, 2024 · 12 min
Family Deaths Linked To DIY Wiring
Send us Fan Mail Fire investigators say they found DIY electrical work at a Swansea home where a three-year-old boy and his dad died… …it’s been revealed that over THREE MILLION smart meters aren’t working properly… …and an electrician working behind a false ceiling discovers a set of priceless artworks… ====================== Show Notes Free cables and conductors training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/cables-and-conductors-in-association-with-doncaster-cables#/home Win with BG 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BGwin Check out the Brady M210 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BradyM210 SyncEnergy Consumer unit 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SyncEnergyEV Ledvance floodlight Gen 4 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Ledvancegen4 Win some formula 1 merch 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SignifyF1 Download LumXpert 👉https://www.lumxpert.signify.com/en-gb Terms & Conditions 👉 https://www.lumxpert.signify.com/dam/constellation/assets/promo-terms/uk-promo-terms/uk-promo-campaigns/uk-heracampaign/UK_TCs_HERA.pdf BBC Documentary 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024yyc/panorama-the-truth-about-smart-meters ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 25/11/24 00:50 DIY electrical work found in house where boy and dad died 02:36 Alarming electrical fire statistics 03:11 Three million smart meters aren't working properly 04:50 UK's first tariff for traditional storage heaters 06:24 New product from Sync Energy 07:29 Print tough labels with the Brady M210 08:20 New Sync Energy EV circuit protection 08:27 Ledvance unveils floodlight Gen4 09:01 Win some formula 1 merch 09:36 Italian electrician discovers priceless artwork 10:08 College Connections shoutout 10:50 Thanks to our premium partners 11:20 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Nov 18, 2024 · 10 min
Wiring Regs Update: Big Changes You Can't Ignore!
Send us Fan Mail Wiring Regulations chiefs warn the trade of the impact of the latest amendment to the document… …the Government announces a high level probe into the lack of electricians… and a self-employed installer who abused the Covid loans scheme is to face seven years of sanctions… ====================== Show Notes Free cable and conductors training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/cables-and-conductors-in-association-with-doncaster-cables#/home Win big with BG 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BGwin ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 18/11/24 00:49 Trade warned about impact of latest amendments 02:37 Government probe into lack of electricians 03:56 More EV chargers needed in Lancashire 04:56 Free cable training package 05:30 Covid loan abuser to face 7 years of sanctions 06:17 Product news 08:14 Shoutout to a young electrician 08:48 Thanks to our premium partners 09:22 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Nov 11, 2024 · 14 min
Top Electrical Brands Fined Over Price Fixing
Send us Fan Mail Some of the biggest brands in the electrical trade are slapped with huge fines for price fixing… …we reveal the installed electrical kit most loved by homeowners… …and missing British electrician Kris Finney is found safe and well in Tenerife… ====================== Show Notes Win big with BG 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BGwin Free solar installation training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/solar-pv-installations-with-sunsynk?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Access Financial Services 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AccessInsurance Free emergency lighting training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-emergency-lighting-in-association-with-robus?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Check out the Brady M211 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BradyM211 The Ultimate BIG Wire Crimper: Klauke Micro 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqiXHzpM4-4 Check out this years eFIXX Award winners 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/2024-business-category-winners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 11/11/24 00:55 Big electrical brands slapped with fines for price fixing 02:20 Strange ransom demand involving baguettes 03:37 Which technology do customers like most? 04:53 Missing electrician has been found in Tenerife 05:25 Warning to young electricians if their income isn't protected 07:09 Question of the week 07:55 Greenbrook take over MK Sentry Consumer Unit 08:12 Revolutionary portable printer from Brady 09:16 The Ultimate BIG Wire Stripper 09:45 The eFIXX Awards winners have been announced 12:15 Thanks to our premium partners 12:50 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Nov 4, 2024 · 10 min
Shocking Injury Raises Tough Questions on Safety Laws
Send us Fan Mail The family of a man who lost an arm when he was electrocuted has called for changes in the law to stop it happening again… …why heat batteries could be the future of home heating… …and the trade welcomes the announcement of big government spending on schools and hospitals… ====================== Show Notes Free safe isolation training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/safe-isolation?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Learn more about heat batteries 👉 https://eandt.theiet.org/2024/10/08/smart-heat-batteries-offer-efficient-low-carbon-alternative-traditional-home-heating Win big with BG 👉 www.bgwin.co.uk ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 04/11/24 00:52 Family of electrocuted man calls for change in the law 01:51 New professional social channels aimed for safety promotion 02:28 Govt to spend big on schools and hospitals 03:05 Have you heard of heat batteries? 04:40 Tesco purchases enough solar energy for 144 large stores 05:08 eFIXX Awards winners announced this week 05:30 Elon Musk advocates for electricians 06:00 Survey shows electricians among the unhappiest at work 07:08 Metrel unveils MFT for solar systems 07:42 CEF unveils smart energy management system 08:39 Thanks to our premium partners! 09:30 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Oct 28, 2024 · 11 min
Electricians Warned: Untested Solar Panel Danger!
Send us Fan Mail A consulting engineer issues a stark warning to the trade about untested solar panels… …Octopus says it’s setting up a club to decide the standards for smart electrical kit… …and how an electrical contractor is using artificial intelligence to make big savings… ====================== Show Notes Free industrial socket training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/requirements-for-industrial-socket-outlets-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home Enter the BG prize draw 👉 www.bgwin.co.uk ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 28/10/24 00:40 Warning about un-tested solar panels 02:04 Octopus setting up club to decide smart kit standards 03:16 92 data centres account for a fifth of Irelands electricity 03:42 Electrical contractor uses AI to make savings 04:46 Question of the week 05:27 Over 800,000 meters set to be replaced 06:27 Nissan EVs' soon able to power homes 06:58 Fluke unveils digital multimeter for solar installs 07:23 unit to upgrade fluorescent lights to LED 08:00 BG prize draw goes live 09:01 Thanks to our premium partners 09:50 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Oct 21, 2024 · 10 min
The IET Acts Over Battery Pack Confusion
Send us Fan Mail The IET unveils a guide for electricians installing battery packs to clarify the installation procedures… … a judge fines a cosmetics company over the risk of electrocution at its factory… …and fuse links are being recalled over safety fears… ====================== Show Notes Comment on the IET home battery guide 👉 https://electrical.theiet.org/get-involved/consultations/draft-for-public-comment-iet-electrician-s-guide-to-domestic-electrical-energy-storage-systems/ FREE Continuity testing training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-complete-guide-to-continuity-testing-in-association-with-test-instrument-solutions?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home Siba recall 👉 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66fecc83e84ae1fd8592edd2/2408-0206-product-recall-siba-electrical-fuse-link.pdf ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 21/10/24 00:39 The IET unveils guide for home battery systems 02:33 Cosmetics firm fined after risky electrical installation 03:38 Inquest into teenager electrocuted at railway station 04:12 Boat builders plea for marine electricians 05:56 Siba recalls batch of fuse-links over safety fears 06:41 Scolmore settles counterfeit product dispute 07:51 Black out solar panel spray shortlisted for award 08:45 Thanks to our premium partners 09:32 Challenge words and winners ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Oct 14, 2024 · 9 min
Electricians Furious Over £400 Extractor Fan Course!
Send us Fan Mail The trade reacts with alarm as it’s told to cough up over £400 to fit extractor fans… …a homeowner says a solar panel installation has made his family home unsellable… …and a Cumbria man appears in court accused of forging electrical safety certificates… ====================== Show Notes 👉 Envirovent ventilation training course - https://www.envirovent.com/about-us/niceic-ventilation-training-course/ 👉 eFIXX TV Extractor fans - https://youtube.com/live/OlTniinvHCw 👉 Ventilation CPD https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/ventilation-cpd 👉Containment CPD https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/compliant-containment-in-association-with-marshall-tufflex 👉Solar & Storage Live - CATL Tener Flex launch - https://youtu.be/jNB1J5JhnK0 👉Luceco F-Type Downlights https://youtu.be/xvJp76Ys2q0?si=uYw-HlvlD0kNKIfY ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ====================== 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 14th Oct 2024 00:41 £400 course to fit an extractor fan 03:50 Electrician forged EICR certificates 04:23 House unsaleable due to solar panels 05:11 An electrician has sold his shares in Tradify for £4 million. 05:34 UK's biggest Tesla battery installation 05:58 New battery from CATL 06:11 John Nobel Lifetime Achievement award 06:40 New Martindale 664 socket tester. 07:00 Luceco F-Type emergency lighting module ========================= #enw #electricalnews #electricians
Oct 7, 2024 · 10 min
IET Reveals New Standard for EV Chargers. - IET 01
Send us Fan Mail The IET unveils a new standard for EV chargers to tackle PEN faults… Open combined protective and neutral (PEN) conductor detection devices (OPDDs), IET 01:2024 ...electric car giant Tesla takes issue with the recent battery storage standard. PAS63100 …and an installer says that electrical cables were ‘hanging loose’ in a Scottish hotel in which three people died in a fire… ====================== Show Notes IET Standard 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/IET001 Tesla PAS63100 👉https://energylibrary.tesla.com/docs/Public/EnergyStorage/Powerwall/General/Compliance/PAS63100-2024andTeslaPowerwallSafety/en/GUID-C1B3075D-4E93-4617-B265-6742D0F0E0BF.html Safe Isolation CPD 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/safe-isolation ====================== IET - link to standard Tesla statement Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ======================= Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - 7th October 2024 00:41 New IET PEN fault protection standard 01:30 What is the annual occurrence of PEN faults? 02:21 Tesla question PAS63100 Battery installation standard. 03:30 Hazardous electrical installations at a hotel with fire fatalities. 04:48 Martindale Drumond product safety alert. 06:53 LumXpert goes desktop 07:34 Office light made from cardboard 08:20 Send us your news 09:20 Challenge words and winners ======================= #evcharger #enw
Sep 30, 2024 · 10 min
IET Joins External Consumer Unit Row
Send us Fan Mail The IET reignites the heated debate over the safety of external consumer units… …it’s revealed that 15,000 council homes in Sheffield haven’t had an EICR in five years… ..and electrical contracting firms fear big losses following the collapse of construction heavyweight ISG… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Zemper Q&A 👉 https://youtu.be/Eed-XeF9A3Q TIS PV Checks Pro & IV600 👉 https://youtu.be/OZ0qK677iO8 ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnews.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 ======================= Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - 30th September 2024 00:42 IET weighs into outdoor consumer unit debate 03:35 15,000 Sheffield council homes haven't had an EICR in 5 years 04:11 ISG administration: are you affected? 05:13 "Tradeswomen paid less amid appalling sexism" 05:48 How much do trades earn in Austrailia 06:26 Zemper unveils new emergency light 06:50 Sunsynk unveils new inverters 07:46 myenergi developing EV charger to power home 08:22 Thanks to our premium partners 09:30 Challenge words and winners ======================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Sep 23, 2024 · 11 min
Electricians Tricked into Live Working
Send us Fan Mail The trade is warned about so-called meter menaces whose bypass wiring can trick electricians into working on live circuits… …the much-criticised MCS certification scheme is set to be relaunched… …and did a simple loose cable cause the most spectacular bridge collapse in recent history? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Contact Kristina Jusyte of Crimestoppers 👉 kristina.jusyte@crimestoppers-uk.org Free continuity testing training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-complete-guide-to-continuity-testing-in-association-with-test-instrument-solutions?previouspage=allcourses Solar PV install training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/solar-pv-installations-with-sunsynk?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , 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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - 23rd September 2024 00:42 Trade warned about secret meter bypassing 02:35 Criticised MCS set for revamp 03:43 Calls for more scissor lift training 05:11 Electrician ordered to repay £56000 of covid funds 05:55 Major lighting upgrade in St Thomas, London 06:35 Fluke launch new time saving tester 07:50 Did a loose cable cause this bridge collapse? 08:26 Are you visiting Solar & Storage Live? 09:07 Thanks to our premium partners 10:14 Challenge words and winners ======================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Sep 16, 2024 · 11 min
Electrician Put Secret Cameras in Customers’ Homes
Send us Fan Mail An electrician who abused his position to put secret cameras in customers’ homes is jailed… …a court slaps National Grid with a £3 million fine after a man receives a 33,000 volt electric shock… …and can you put a distribution board on a CEILING? An Irish installation sparks a lively debate… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Free training 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/knowhow Make comments on Amendment 4 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/bs7671-amd4-dpc Sonos Era 100 Pro 👉 https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/era-100-pro ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , 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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - 16th September 2024 00:40 Electrician jailed after hiding cameras in customers houses 01:43 National grid fined after man receives 33,000 volt shock 03:24 Come see us at Solar Storage live 03:27 Trade reacts to Grenfell fire report 05:27 Electricians are the 4th best paid trade 06:26 Amendment 4 is out for consultation 06:58 Sonos launches hard wired connection 07:24 Can you put a distribution board on the ceiling 08:12 Thanks to our premium partners 09:29 Challenge words and winners ======================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Sep 9, 2024 · 10 min
Huge Fine For Electrical Test Certificate!
Send us Fan Mail A court hands a landlord a mega fine of £10,000 over a missing EICR… …electrical contractors slam the standard of job applicants… …and the robots ARE coming for your job? In a trial, their performance is said to have exceeded all expectations… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Safe Isolation training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/safe-isolation?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Daikin 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/daikin-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , 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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - 9th September 2024 00:47 Missing EICR handed one of the biggest fines ever 02:03 Electrical firms frustrated by skill levels 02:49 Could the skills gap be filled by robots? 04:19 Industry warning over Temu 06:03 Safety probe over outdoor electrical products 07:00 We've teamed up with TIS for Safe 4 September 07:50 We want to hear from you! 08:09 Thanks to our premium partners 09:34 Challenge words and winners ======================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Sep 2, 2024 · 11 min
How Man Survived 11KV Switchboard Disaster
Send us Fan Mail The first guidance on how to connect RCDs and MCBs to the latest amendment of the Wirings Regs is unveiled… …a man whose arms 'exploded' during 11,000-volt shock meets the doctors and ambulance crew who saved him… …and the householder whose battery storage app let him take control of the power in 60,000 homes across the UK… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== BEAMA download link 1 👉 https://www.beama.org.uk/resourceLibrary/beama-safety-check-list-for-circuit-protection-products-.html BEAMA download link 2 👉 https://www.beama.org.uk/resourceLibrary/beama-technical-bulletin---connection-of-unidirectional-and-bidirectional-protective-devices-.html ECA warning 👉 https://www.eca.co.uk/news/blog/august-2024/what-electrical-contractors-need-to-know-about-gate-safety?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog Gate Safe 👉 www.gate-safe.org/gate-safety-by-design EV Blocks DC charger base 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EVBlocksB800 Lewden Consumer Unit Configurator 👉 https://www.lewden.com/build-your-board Kosnic Niah review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsIStq_uVOw ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Daikin 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/daikin-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , 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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - 2nd September 2024 00:48 New guidance on how to install RCDs and MCBs 01:30 ECA publishes guidance on automated gates 02:42 Man who suffered burns is reunited with team who saved his life 03:40 Software under scrutiny after customer gains control of 60000 locations 04:56 Building industry chiefs are exploring changes to retention 05:49 EV Blocks unveil DC charger installation base 06:14 Lewden launches consumer unit configurator tool 07:25 Big boost for pavement EV chargers 08:21 Joe Hammond has been at the firing range 09:09 Thanks to our premium partners! 10:34 Challenge words and winners ======================= Images courtesy of Sky News #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Aug 12, 2024 · 11 min
Contractor Fined as Apprentice Electrician Killed
Send us Fan Mail A contracting firm is fined after an 18-year-old electrical apprentice is electrocuted… …the trade reacts to YET ANOTHER amendment to the regs… …and we check out the spotlight that’s made from old coffee grounds… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Compliant containment training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/compliant-containment-in-association-with-marshall-tufflex?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home Updates to 18th edition 👉 https://electrical.theiet.org/bs-7671/updates-to-18th-edition Schneider training courses 👉 https://www.electricaltimes.co.uk/schneider-electric-training-launches-in-the-uk-ireland/ ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Daikin 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/daikin-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , 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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 12th August 2024 00:34 Contracting firm fined after death of teenage apprentice 01:45 Trade reacts to proposed amendment 4 03:05 NICEIC expands training across the UK 03:53 Question of the week 04:32 Schneider unveils suite of new courses 05:16 Toyota unveils electric van 06:10 Drayton launches installer rewards program 06:32 Trilux launches luminaire to tackle Cat A waste 07:09 British company releases spotlight made of coffee grounds 07:35 We want to hear from you 07:55 Thanks to our premium partners 09:20 Challenge words and winners ====================== #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Aug 5, 2024 · 12 min
REVEALED: £1.3 Million Solar Fraud
Send us Fan Mail Three solar panel fraudsters are sentenced for their part in a £1.3 million scam… …electricians get to grips with the new amendment 3 of the Wiring Regulations… …and a power firm is fined almost a quarter of a million pounds after a high voltage electrical linesman is paralysed… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ================= Show Notes 🗒️ Health and safety training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-health-and-safety-in-association-with-luceco-group?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no IET live webinar 👉 https://electrical.theiet.org/bs-7671/updates-to-18th-edition/ Underfloor wiring systems training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/underfloor-wiring-systems-in-association-with-marshall-tufflex?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Containment training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/compliant-containment-in-association-with-marshall-tufflex?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Worlds' smallest dimmer 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/Bdtq8vYFLtI Lewden EV Charger range 👉 https://www.lewden.com/media/docs/45260-brochure-ev-infrastructure.pdf ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , 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 ============== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 05/08/24 00:39 Trio sentenced after hundreds ripped off in fraud 02:18 Power firm fined after linesman paralysed in fall 04:27 Have you got to grips with amendment 3 of wiring regs 05:18 You can now comment on Amendment 4 06:00 Question of the week 06:50 Pavement EV charging systems given boost 07:45 Theben unveils the worlds smallest dimmer 08:35 Lewden EV Charging range now available in the UK 09:02 Lots of Lighting tech will be phased out 09:41 We want to hear from you! 10:00 Thanks to our premium partners 11:30 Challenge words and winners ============== #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jul 29, 2024 · 10 min
Amendment 3 to Wiring Regs Revealed
Send us Fan Mail Amendment 3 to the Wiring Regs is unveiled this week and will come into force immediately… …insurance giant Aviva sets out its minimum installation standard for solar panels… …and the case of the rogue electrician who stole electricity…from his neighbours Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ================= Show Notes 🗒️ Download the latest amendment (From 31/07/24) 👉 https://www.theiet.org/ Amendment 3 guidance 👉 https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/ Enter the eFIXX Awards 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/entertheefixxawards Free asbestos training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-health-and-safety-in-association-with-luceco-group?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Stevie EV partner program 👉 https://www.steviechargers.com/support/partner-support/preferred-partner-program/ Ring programme 👉 https://en-uk.ring.com/pages/professional-programme ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Daikin 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/daikin-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , 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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 29th July 2024 00:36 Amendment 3 to the wiring regs is here 01:59 Aviva sets out minimum install requirement for solar panels 02:43 Rogue electrician fined after stealing neighbours power 03:36 Family of electrician who died from asbestos secures compensation 04:23 New EV Charger integrated into property wall 05:21 Ring launch programme with a 40% discount code 06:22 Ansell unveil special outdoor connectors 06:42 Enter the eFIXX Awards 07:12 We want to hear from you! 07:28 Thanks to our premium partners 08:39 Challenge words and winners ====================== #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jul 22, 2024 · 10 min
Would You Use Your Car To Power Your Home?
Send us Fan Mail The first trial of vehicle-to-grid charging involving the big car makers has begun in Manchester… …electricians are asked to help eliminate neutral current diversions… …and a company is fined after a cable drum fractures a worker’s skull… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ================= Show Notes 🗒️ Enter the eFIXX Awards 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/entertheefixxawards Learn more about Vehicle to Grid 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7nODxkzIpI Neutral current diversion research 👉https://niceic.com/news/neutral-current-diversion-research/ Circuit protection mythbusting 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/circuit-protection-myth-busting-in-association-with-lewden-palazzoli?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Free asbestos training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-health-and-safety-in-association-with-luceco-group?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Ecolink 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ecolink-enw Alltrade 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/alltrade-enw Daikin 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/daikin-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw =============================== 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 want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , 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 ====================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 22nd July 2024 00:35 UK's first trial of V2G is underway 02:00 Gordon's explored this already. 02:12 UK approaches 1 million EV Chargers 02:44 Electricians asked to report neutral current diversions 03:47 Question of the week 04:27 Company fined after employee fractures skull 05:16 Companies fined after teenager exposed to asbestos 06:46 Luceco markets IP65 consumer unit for EV Chargers 07:06 The eFIXX Awards are open 07:48 Thanks to our premium partners 09:00 Challenge words and winners ====================== #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry