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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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Jul 15, 2024 · 9 min
Limited Space Available For This 6-week Electricians Course!
Send us Fan Mail An out of this world career is on offer after a UK college unveils a course for electricians in the space industry… …a top battery expert warns that we urgently need to educate everyone about the dangers of lithium cells… …and a British father and son are electrocuted by a broken cable… 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 🗒️ Do you want to work with satellites and rockets? 👉 https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/space-bridges-project Lithium battery safety campaign 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-christensen-a2bb6b82/ ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Lewden 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-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 Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-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 15th July 2024 [00:38] Take your career into orbit, literally. [01:21] Battery Safety Concerns and Public Education [02:20] Tragic Accidents in Brazil & Mexico [03:56] Buckingham Palace Completes Major Electrical Renovation [04:45] Signify launches new brand EcoLink [05:10] Martindale upgrades safe isolation kits [05:54] Wood Emergency Exit Sign and Lightweight Podium [06:16] UK's lightest podium unveiled [06:35] Call for Stories and Innovations from you! [06:55] Thanks to our premium partners [07:15] Challenge Words & Winners ====================== #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jul 8, 2024 · 10 min
Would YOU Install Renewables for Octopus Energy?
Send us Fan Mail Octopus says it wants YOU to install its heat pumps, EV chargers and solar panels as the company unveils its partner programme… …the new UK government is set to be held to its many promises to the electrical sector… …and a court slaps a £30,000 fine on a firm after a father of four is electrocuted… 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 🗒️ Octopus Energy trusted partners program 👉 https://octopus.energy/Octopus-Trusted-Partners/ SuperRod survey competition 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G6CD8WJ Free safe isolation training 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/introduction-to-safe-isolation-cpd ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 8th July 2024 00:38 Would you install renewable tech for Octopus Energy? 03:32 GTEC gets backing to expand courses 04:08 UK Government must honour promises to the electrical sector 04:59 Company fined after father of four is electrocuted 06:07 Safe isolation is key, we're supporting SuperRod's safe isolation survey 07:07 Refresh your safe isolation knowledge 07:38 Thanks to our premium partners 08:56 Challenge words and winners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Lewden 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-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 Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jul 1, 2024 · 10 min
Council ‘Hasn’t Done Electrical Safety Checks For Six Years’
Send us Fan Mail It’s been revealed that a high profile London borough hasn’t done ANY electrical safety checks on its homes in six years… … electric car giant Tesla is reported to police for conducting illegal electrical installation work… …and the Christmas lights go in Sunderland, just in time for summer… 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 🗒️ Rick's donation page 👉 https://electricalcharity.enthuse.com/pf/richard-gaunt/post/7610980 Free Lighting design training package 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/an-introduction-to-lighting-design-in-association-with-robus-lighting?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 1st July 2024 00:39 London borough hasn't conducted safety checks for 6 years 02:18 300 vans rally for tougher tool theft action 02:54 Sparks warned not to to leave portable tools in vans 03:23 New rules on smoke alarms coming in Northern Ireland 04:00 Are you a building controls specialist? 04:33 Tesla in hot water for dodgy electrical work 05:02 myenergi unveils 3 phase power variants of Zappi and Eddi 05:29 New Ansell lighting catalogue 06:01 Question of the week 06:37 Christmas lights back on in Sunderland 07:15 We want to hear from you! 07:40 Thanks to our premium partners 09:12 Challenge words and winners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Lewden 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-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 Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jun 24, 2024 · 10 min
Government Tells Electrician With Broken Leg: ‘Keep Working’
Send us Fan Mail The government tells an electrician with a broken leg to keep working… …police make a series of arrests in the fight against copper gangs targeting EV chargers… ..and the Labour Party promises to recruit thousands of electricians if it forms the new government… 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 🗒️ Rick's donation page 👉 https://electricalcharity.enthuse.com/pf/richard-gaunt/post/7610980 Free electrical design training package 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/introduction-to-electrical-design-cpd-in-association-with-bg-electrical?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 24th June 2024 00:34 Electrician with broken leg told to keep working 01:55 Labour party promises to create 650,000 new jobs for trades 02:35 ECA calls for electrical skills to be an election issue 03:14 Question of the week 03:55 Police crackdown on copper thieves 04:53 New Pat Tester designed to simplify portable appliance testing 05:25 Lamp or luminaire? New product class targets upgrades 06:06 Shelly sips generation 3 of its mini relay 06:29 Big shoutout to Rick who is taking on the Yorkshire three peaks 07:37 Thanks to our premium partners 08:58 Challenge words and winners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Lewden 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Daikin 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/daikin-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jun 17, 2024 · 11 min
One Million Pound Fine for Horrific Death Of Technician
Send us Fan Mail Openreach is fined over £1 million after an electrical technician dies falling into a river in Wales… …electricians are warned not to post pictures of their power tools on social media… …and six people die from electrocution as they prepare for a wedding in Uganda… 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 🗒️ Visit the Installer Show 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/installer-show-2024 Enter the eFIXX Awards 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/enter Free Motor controls training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/an-introduction-to-motor-control-in-association-with-crompton-controls?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 17th June 2024 00:37 Openreach fined after death of electrical technician 01:57 6 people electrocuted in Uganda whilst preparing for a wedding 02:37 Car wash company fined for ignoring electrical safety risks 03:37 Don't post pictures of your tools online! 04:45 You can face £300 for overloading your van 05:14 Wolsey opens up division to sell renewable technologies 05:37 New design for on-street EV Charging 06:05 Question of the week 06:31 Knipex unveils new tools 07:56 The eFIXX Awards are now open 08:32 Thanks to our premium partners 10:00 Challenge words and winners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Ring 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ring-enw Lewden 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Daikin 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/daikin-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jun 10, 2024 · 10 min
EV Cable Thefts Surge: A New Crime Trend
Send us Fan Mail A major crime wave targeting copper EV cables is sweeping the country… …an electrician is killed in mysterious circumstances at a water treatment plant… ..and an unholy row erupts over solar panels on a church roof… 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 🗒️ How can this cable speed up electrical installations? 👉 https://youtu.be/YJ4zt_QRlIc Warning: You've Never Seen Outdoor Speakers Like These 👉 https://youtu.be/uDbUXCzuVTU Visit the Installer Show 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/installer-show-2024 Enter the eFIXX Awards 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/enter ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 10th June 2024 00:34 Major crime wave targeting EV cables 01:40 A solution to copper thieves? 02:17 Rogues targeting homeowners appliances 02:49 Warning against rogue tradespeople pretending to be electricians 04:13 Health and safety officials launch investigation after electricians death 04:50 Row breaks out over solar panels on church roof 05:51 Wieland now shipping the Podis V2 06:18 Outdoor speaker install in Italy 06:33 Are you visiting the Installer Show? 07:03 The eFIXX Award categories are now open 07:40 Thanks to our premium partners 09:14 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Daikin 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/daikin-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jun 3, 2024 · 10 min
Electrician Fakes Self-Employment for £45K Covid Cash!
Send us Fan Mail An electrician who wrongly claimed £45,000 in Covid cash from the Government during the pandemic learns his fate… …we hear why a man has been an electrical apprentice for eight years… … and how a messy VAN could land you with a £100 fine and three points on your licence… 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 🗒️ Workplace technology conference 👉 https://www.workplacetechnology.io LED panels designed for remanufacture 👉 https://www.recolight.co.uk/egg-unveils-panel-designed-for-remanufacture/ How a cluttered van could cost you big time 👉 https://www.electricaltimes.co.uk/warning-for-van-drivers-a-messy-van-could-cost-you-100/ ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 03rd June 2024 00:38 Electrician slapped with restrictions after wrongly claiming £45000 01:58 Britains longest serving apprentice explains why its taken so long 04:07 American smart home guru has stark message for UK electrical trade 05:16 Zumtobel releases DC variant of continuous row lighting system 06:18 A 600 x 600 ceiling panel designed to be reused 06:48 Warning goes out to electricians with messy vans 07:49 Thanks to our premium partners 09:29 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
May 27, 2024 · 13 min
Scissor Lift Horror: Electrician's Skull Injury Leads to Fines
Send us Fan Mail An electrician suffers a fractured skull after two firms assumed the OTHER was taking responsibility for his safety… …a tracking device on a drill leads police to a haul of half a million pounds worth of power tools… …and the 21-year-old apprentice preparing to take on the world… 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 🗒️ Loft Safety Guidance https://www.eca.co.uk/getmedia/3da84e3e-e110-4384-b65c-2c238fb38d25/HBF_Loft_Safety_Guidance_document_May_2024.pdf eFIXX CPD - Working at Heights 🪜 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3WOAXDQ_C0 Register for The Installer Show http://hub.efixx.co.uk/installer-show-efixx Free motor controls training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/an-introduction-to-motor-control-in-association-with-crompton-controls?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Win a free trip to Dublin 🇮🇪 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/I7ayNZ-z1Vg Enter here 👉 https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/rUCUqR ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 27th May 2024 00:40 Companies fined following working at heights incident. 03:30 Stolen power tools tracked down 04:24 World Skills finalist announced 05:10 Q&A of the week 05:58 Meet the manufacturer - Snap One 07:13 New metal containment from Marshall Tufflex 07:40 Andersen Charger update 08:20 Vortice goes black 08:36 Martindale proving unit. 09:10 Visit The Installer Show 09:44 Electrician discovers the hidden room 10:10 Win a trip to Dublin 10:57 Thanks to our premium partners 12:38 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
May 20, 2024 · 12 min
Even MORE Amendments to Wiring Regs On The Cards
Send us Fan Mail There are even MORE amendments to the Wiring Regs in the pipeline, experts warned this week… …a window cleaner loses an arm in a horrific electric shock… …and the 21-year-old apprentice preparing to take on the world… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Have your say on the amendment changes 👉 https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/ Free motor controls training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/an-introduction-to-motor-control-in-association-with-crompton-controls?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Watch Soccer Trade 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkbLrl8kvgA&t=4498s Donate to Mind 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/soccertrade Check out how Tap Electric works 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/T1DEvPfHzvg Win a free trip to Dublin 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/I7ayNZ-z1Vg Enter here 👉 https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/rUCUqR Check out the new emergency conversions from Kosnic 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/YVsEQMxdGe4 ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 20th May 2024 00:36 Even more wiring regs updates on the way 01:51 Big boiler upgrade scheme changes 02:21 Another rule change on home batteries 03:24 New motor controls free training module 03:55 Window cleaner loses forearm prompting health and safety probe 04:46 Recycling firm fined £200,000 after electrical explosion 05:55 Kosnic Lighting unveils quick emergency lighting conversion 07:06 Electricians VS Plumbers: Who came out on top? 08:00 A new 'Side hustle' for EV owners 08:33 5 winners chosen to visit Dublin, there's still time to enter 09:09 We want to hear from you! 09:30 Thanks to our premium partners! 10:55 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
May 13, 2024 · 11 min
Electricians React To Wiring Regs Change
Send us Fan Mail Electricians have begun giving their feedback on a fast tracked change to the Wiring Regs governing RCDs… …a house builder is fined half a million pounds over a cable strike where a worker suffered burns to his face… …and could the trade be allowed to park on double yellow lines?… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ The Hidden Dangers of not using BiDirectional RCDs & RCBOs 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/ztoHRQOZS_w Have your say on the amendment changes 👉 https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/ Free IP and IK ratings training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/ip-and-ik-ratings-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home Win a free trip to Dublin 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/I7ayNZ-z1Vg Enter here 👉 https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/rUCUqR Soccer Trade Tickets Link 👉 https://www.ticketfairy.com/r/30005/1786962 Sign up for the installer show 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/installer-show-2024 ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 13th May 2024 00:45 Electricians give feedback on wiring regs change 01:50 Housing firm fined half a million pounds after cable strike 02:50 BT converts street cabinets to EV Chargers 03:35 Question of the week 04:15 Will trades be allowed to park on double yellow lines 05:30 Win a free trip to Dublin Ireland with Robus 06:13 Get your tickets to Soccer Trade 07:08 A new streetlight made of wood 07:29 Screwfix stocks new Lap range 07:40 You can see lots of innovations at the Installer Show in June 08:35 Thanks to our premium partners 10:03 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
May 6, 2024 · 13 min
Wiring Regs Amendment To Be Fast-tracked Over RCD Issue
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our ONE HUNDREDTH news weekly! In this week’s news… A special amendment to the Wiring Regs is being fast tracked after reports that RCDs are being incorrectly connected to solar and and battery systems… ..installers are warned that a new UK cyber law is set to ban a raft of smart home kit… …and are you ready for the footballing event of the year? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Give your feedback on the amendment update 👉 https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/ The problem explained 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/NtPstem-J8M?si=_Z4OMhrobotn2ff0 New smart home legislation 👉 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/46/contents/enacted Score a ticket to Soccer Trade 👉 https://soccertrade.co.uk/tickets Win a trip to Dublin 👉 https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/rUCUqR £100 off lighting on the LumXpert App 👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/b1tYL5xGiXk Use code EFIXX100 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lumxpert-ENW Check out the Collingwood H2 Sense 👉 https://youtu.be/pVDeg1iTVbg?si=hT-ef1YqNKt9tqrY A sneak peak at the Quickwire Q&A 👉 https://youtu.be/VB5e4F4MA88 Will you change to an electric van? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/3pWU-fYcDME?si=29uAY25bYDZqh2Mh\ ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 06th May 2024 00:45 Special wiring regs amendment being fast tracked 01:48 You can give your views on the amendment change 02:10 Cyber law set to ban some smart home kit 03:23 Opening of music venue delayed because of electrical problems 04:16 Come and cheer the sparkies at Soccer Trade 06:06 How would you like a free trip to Dublin? 06:33 Get £100 off lighting on the new LumXpert app 07:15 Question of the week 07:51 Collingwood unveils downlight with built in PIR 08:28 Quickwire introduces two new junction boxes 08:58 RF Solutions reveals din-mounted version of the Ferret 09:20 ABB unveils plastic conduit made from recovered fishing nets 09:37 Have you considered an electric van? 10:18 We want to hear from you! 10:38 Thanks to our premium partners 12:10 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Apr 29, 2024 · 12 min
Rogue Traders: The Hidden Threat to Renewable Energy
Send us Fan Mail Rogue traders are damaging the market for solar panels, heat pumps and other renewable technologies, says Which magazine and a group of top organisations... …we reveal the weird and wonderful applications for solar panels… …and more details emerge about the death of celebrity electrician George Gilbey… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Tune into this weeks eFIXX TV 👉 https://youtube.com/live/3pWU-fYcDME Free industrial sockets training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/requirements-for-industrial-socket-outlets-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no New Juice Technology EV Charger 👉 https://electricalcontractingnews.com/news/new-battery-offers-fast-charging-for-electric-cars-without-installation-work/ Creative cables 👉 https://www.creative-cables.co.uk/tubes-system-for-creative-tubes/13900-creative-tube-flexible-conduit-grey-natural-linen-rn02-fabric-covering-diameter-20-mm.html Mightscope inspection camera 👉 https://www.ck-tools.com/products/ck-tools/cable-routing/inspection-equipment/mightyscope/ ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 29th April 2024 00:38 Rogue traders damaging renewable tech market 01:44 ECA slams EV bootcamps 02:27 Siemens unveils the 'future of electrical training' 03:11 Solar panels as garden fencing?!?! 04:08 Small town in France finds perfect place to put solar panels 04:46 Worlds first offshore charging station 05:05 Question of the week 05:48 Details emerge about the death of celebrity electrician 06:26 New battery based EV Charger 06:56 stylish new fabric covered conduit 07:14 CK unveils latest mightyscope inspection camera 07:40 Electrician who looks like Jeff Bezos becomes full time lookalike 08:53 We want your stories 09:30 Thanks to our premium partners 11:02 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Kosnic 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/kosnic-enw Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Apr 22, 2024 · 12 min
Unveiled: Major RCD Blunder in Heat Pump Installs
Send us Fan Mail An eFIXX investigation reveals that heat pump installers are routinely installing the WRONG type of RCDs… …we meet the apprentice electrician who’s earning an annual salary of £77,000… …and, is it a bulb or a lamp? We shed light on the big debate… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Type B MCBs and RCDs, Clearing Up the Confusion 👉 https://youtu.be/ZpVYaYx12I0?si=WpmxU6kGDhx-oArn Firestopping of service penetrations document👉 https://www.thefis.org/membership-hub/publications/best-practice-guides/firestopping-of-service-penetrations/ Check out the winners of the eFIXX 30 Under 30 awards 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/2023-30-under-30-winners Bulb or lamp? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxiYbMfeX1bqIbBEcyYiu2yPBlcL1tSd3O Download the new LumXpert app 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lumxpert-ENW Check out the Robus Scholar 👉 https://youtu.be/8J355quaQGo Is the TIS MFT pro worth the hype? 👉 https://youtu.be/EuCtp7HK-_A ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 22nd April 2024 00:39 Installers fitting wrong type of RCD in heat pump installs 02:57 Guidance published to help maintain fire barriers in buildings 03:35 Apprentice electrician with salary of £77000 a year 04:36 Check out this years eFIXX 30 Under 30 04:56 Do you call it a bulb or a lamp? 06:15 Download the new LumXpert App 07:15 This weeks question of the week 07:59 Is the TIS MFT pro worth the hype? 08:34 What happened to Joe's beard? 09:23 Thanks to our premium partners 10:46 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Hydra EVC 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-ev Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Apr 15, 2024 · 9 min
Alert: 1000s Of EV Chargers To Go Dumb
Send us Fan Mail Government doubles down on street charging despite eFIXX revelations …the Government doubles down on street charging of electric vehicles despite eFIXX revelations about growing safety concerns… …a court fines top electrical contractor NG Bailey after a worker is killed on a hospital project in Aberdeen… … and the hunt is on to find the electrical firm with the punniest name… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Battery storage guidance 👉 https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/electrical-installations-protection-against-fire-of-battery-energy-storage-systems-for-use-in-dwellings-specification?version=standard&tab=overview Battery storage training 👉 www.niceic.com/training Sign the petition against tool resale 👉 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659019#:~:text=Replacing%20tools%20is%20not%20cheap,these%20tools%20for%20quick%20money Enter your company for Britains funniest small business name 👉 www.simplybusiness.co.uk/britains-best-small-business-name ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 15th April 2024 00:37 Govt doubles down on street charging of electric vehicles 02:13 Myenergi warns electricians about potential dumb chargers 02:46 Trade digests implications of home battery guidance 04:02 Last year saw a 1700% increase in battery storage installations 04:46 Court fines contracting firm after worker killed 05:37 Campaign launched to ban the sale of second hand power tools 06:11 Petition launched to find the UK's funniest small company name 07:00 We want to hear from you 07:24 Thanks to out premium partners 08:42 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Hydra EVC 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-ev Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw D-Line 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Apr 8, 2024 · 10 min
Electrocution Risk From On-Street EV Charging ⚡️🚘
Send us Fan Mail Expert alert over electrocution risk from on-street EV charging As the Government announces subsidies for on-street EV charging, experts reveal to us their grave concerns about the risk to pedestrians of electrocution… …a man has been arrested following the death of electrician and TV star George Gilbey on a site in Essex… …and the van mods that could see your insurance bills soar… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Italian second fix installation 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISSy8vDxLcw Have you modded your van? 👉 https://electricalcontractingnews.com/news/the-van-modifications-that-increase-insurance-highlighted/ Learn more about the Jakoda tester 👉 https://super-rod.co.uk/jakoda-socket-tester-holder/ Check out the new Armourslice from CK 👉 https://www.diyweek.net/ck-tools-strips-away-the-hassle-for-electricians-with-the-launch-of-new-armourslice-evo-cable-stripper Buy one get one free Fluke testers 👉 www.fluke.co.uk/freefluke Win a free trip to Italy 👉 https://www.lewden.com/ ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 08th April 2024 00:39 Experts alert over risk of electrocution for pedestrians from EV chargers 02:14 Investigation launched into death of famous electrician 02:56 Have you made any modifications to your van? 03:29 Electrician lucky to walk away after van flips 04:00 CK unveils new version of armour slice cable stripper 04:40 Question of the week 05:18 A great product - The Jakoda socket tester holder 05:52 Fluke is offering a buy one get one free offer on testers 06:15 Would you like to go to Italy for free? 07:05 We've just been to Italy for a second fix project 07:25 We want to hear from you 07:40 Thanks to our premium partners 09:00 Challenge words and winners ====================== 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 b Snap One 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/snap-one Hydra EVC 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-ev b Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec b Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw b D-Line 👉http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line b 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Apr 2, 2024 · 10 min
New Standard Bans Solar Battery Storage In Lofts
Send us Fan Mail Installers should stop putting batteries in lofts, experts are warning …a contracting firm is fined £40,000 after an electrician is badly burned in an arc flash… …and the City & Guilds falls foul of the education regulator… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Sign up for LumXpert and use the discount code EFIXX20 to get 20% off your purchase 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lumxpert-ENW Read more about how installers shouldn't out batteries in lofts 👉 https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/electrical-installations-protection-against-fire-of-battery-energy-storage-systems-for-use-in-dwellings-specification?version=standard&tab=overview Free IK & IP ratings Training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/ip-and-ik-ratings-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 02nd April 2024 00:37 Electricians should not put batteries in lofts 01:40 Last weeks question of the week 02:23 Lewden are back on tour in their roadshow van 02:45 Introduction of solar panel subscription services 04:02 Company fined after installer suffers brain injury 04:49 Another company fined after employee burned by arc flash 06:17 City and Guilds fined £200,000 06:55 Signify launches LumXpert, a new app for electrical installers 07:44 We want your stories 08:00 Thanks to our premium partners 09:20 Challenge words and winners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw b Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw b Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw b Tap Electric 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tap-electric b Hydra EVC 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-ev b Hylec APL 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hylec D-Line 👉http://hub.efixx.co.uk/d-line =============================== 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Mar 25, 2024 · 10 min
Revealed: Governments £350 Incentive For Electricians
Send us Fan Mail The Government is to pay electricians £350 to install EV chargers which cross the pavement… …Rishi Sunak announces sweeping changes to the rules on apprentices… …and the coolest ever job opportunity for electricians has just dropped… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Get involved with the £350 EV Charger grant 👉 https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grant-for-households-with-on-street-parking-1#apply Have your say on the future homes standard 👉 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation/the-future-homes-and-buildings-standards-2023-consultation A device that predicts electrical faults 👉 https://youtu.be/mJHIBfJyjOQ Check out this clever bulkhead from Robus 👉 https://youtu.be/VLk8MVN5H1s Free IK & IP ratings Training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/ip-and-ik-ratings-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 25th March 2024 00:43 Government to pay electricians £350 to install EV Chargers 01:52 BP announces installs of HGV fast chargers 02:22 Big changes coming to apprentice regulations 02:58 Free IP & IK ratings training module 03:20 Have your say on the future homes standards 03:49 Closure of options skills 04:10 Question of the week 04:45 Din Rail mounted device that can predict electrical faults 05:29 Robus unveils new bulkhead 06:05 Would you take this cold job? ❄️🥶 06:56 We want to hear from you! 07:20 Thanks to our premium partners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Compleo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/compleo-ev Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw Test Instrument Solutions 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tis Crompton Controls 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/crompton-controls Tap Electric 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tap-electric Hydra EVC 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-ev =============================== 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Mar 18, 2024 · 9 min
Outcry From Electricians Over Fuse Upgrade Rules
Send us Fan Mail There’s been an outcry in the trade over changes to the rules governing incomer fuse upgrades… … an electrician is found guilty over the electrocution of a tradesman… …and sparks lose their patience over the increasing amount of packing on electrical products… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Free circuit protection myth-busting training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/circuit-protection-myth-busting-in-association-with-lewden-palazzoli?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no Check out YEPIC 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/yepic ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 18th March 2024 00:43 Outcry from electricians over rule changes for fuse upgrades 01:54 ECA's new technical bulletin - Bonding of Commercial Kitchens 02:04 New Zealand electrician guilty after tradesman electrocuted 03:25 Question of the week 04:07 YEPIC - A new app for tradespeople 04:30 Metrel introduces safety tester for solar panels 04:56 Selectric develops range of kinetic switches 05:20 Electricians lose patience over excess packaging 05:53 We want to hear your stories 06:17 Thanks to our premium partners 07:34 Challenge words and winners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Compleo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/compleo-ev Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw Test Instrument Solutions 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tis Crompton Controls 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/crompton-controls Tap Electric 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tap-electric Hydra EV 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-ev =============================== 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Mar 11, 2024 · 11 min
Electricians Allowed To Upgrade Incoming Fuse
Send us Fan Mail Electricians from a major energy company are being allowed to upgrade the incoming fuse by National Grid… …a contractor who charged a woman £182 to upgrade a fire detector is found guilty of fraud… …and Siemens unveils what’s being dubbed a circuit breaker from the future… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Should Electricians Cut Fuse & Meter Seals? 👉 https://youtube.com/live/nACI2iX2w4M Take our free safe isolation training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/safe-isolation?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 11th March 2024 00:46 Electricians from major energy company now allowed to upgrade incoming fuses 02:04 Man fined for illegally undertaking restricted electrical works 03:03 Electrician charged for fraud after fitting unnecessary smoke alarm 03:47 Installers risk their lives by not following safety procedures 06:15 Check out our free safe isolation training modules 06:25 Siemens unveils circuit breaker from the future 07:51 We want to hear from you 08:09 Thanks to our premium partners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Compleo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/compleo-ev Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw Test Instrument Solutions 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tis Crompton Controls 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/crompton-controls Tap Electric 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tap-electric Hydra EV 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-ev =============================== 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Mar 4, 2024 · 8 min
Don’t Install This EV Charger, Government Warns Electricians
Send us Fan Mail The Government warns electricians NOT to install a popular WallBox EV charger – because it could be used it to bring down the national grid… …the ECA pushes for big changes to payment terms… …and two fatalities in the UK this week underline the importance of electrical safety… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Check out the RF Solutions Ferret 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynH46_HPRR8 Learn more about the product 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/rf-ferret Check out the new book 'So you want to be an electrician?' 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Electrician-Book 🏆 Last chance to enter the eFIXX 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ ============================================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 04th March 2024 00:44 Govt warns electricians not to install popular Ev Charger 01:50 Major changes to payment terms for sparks 02:33 Two fatalities after spate of blazes blamed on electrical issues 03:00 Do you know any great electricians under 30 03:24 Hamilton unveils lighting controllers with rotary dimming 04:01 Check out the RF solutions Ferret with new features 04:49 A new tool to help electricians who have to reset alarms 05:15 Check out Gary Alders new book - 'So You Want To Be An Electrician?' 05:50 We're in the market for your stories! 06:09 Thanks to our premium partners 07:25 Challenge words and winners ====================== Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Compleo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/compleo-ev Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw Test Instrument Solutions 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tis Crompton Controls 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/crompton-controls Tap Electric 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tap-electric Hydra EV 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-ev =============================== 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 ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry