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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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Feb 26, 2024 · 10 min
Major Rule Change: RCDs Must be Added in Rented Sector
Send us Fan Mail The death of a pensioner prompts calls for better installation of prepayment meters… …Scotland makes RCDs compulsory in rented properties… ..and a spate of electrical fires across the UK ends in tragedy… 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 🗒️ CTEK EV Charging course 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/ctek-ev-course Retrofit training course 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/retrofit-course 🏆 Nominate someone for the eFIXX 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ ============================================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 28th Feb 2024 00:43 Pensioner dies whilst trying to reach a pre-payment meter 01:30 Scotland is making RCDs compulsory in rented properties 02:54 RCD requirement could be introduced across the UK after spate of electrical fires 03:50 Butcher given fine after bodged electrical installation 04:57 Last chance to enter the eFIXX 30 Under 30 Awards! 05:17 There's now 1 million pure electric cars in the UK - get in on the act! 06:08 Free online retrofit course 06:20 Do people ask to borrow your tools? 07:05 Thanks to our premium partners 08:30 Challenge words ====================== 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
Feb 19, 2024 · 9 min
Electricians' Scandal of Trashing New Lights
Send us Fan Mail Up to 100,000 office lights are installed every week by electrical contractors, only to be put in skip a few months later. We explore the scandal of Cat A fit-outs… …how would YOU like to be an Electrician Without Borders? We see what it takes to do installation work in war-torn parts of the world… …and we nail the electrician’s breakfast. And no, we don’t mean a messily cabled consumer unit… 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 🗒️ Recolight Reuse Hub👉 https://www.recolight.co.uk/reuse-hub/ Electricians without borders https://electriciens-sans-frontieres.org/en/ Nominate someone for the eFIXX 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ ============================================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 19th Feb 2024 00:55 Scandal of CAT A fit outs (end cat a campaign) 02:10 Electricians Without Borders (web site) 02:40 eFIXX 30 under 30 Awards 03:19 New current clamp from Chauvin Arnoux 03:40 Fluke Hazardous location clamp meter 04:12 New EV charger from GIV Energy 04:42 CK Tools LSF cable stripper 05:20 Electricians breakfast 06:24 Get involved 07:10 Thanks to our premium partners 08:29 Challenge words ====================== 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 Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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
Feb 11, 2024 · 10 min
Government Wants You To Use Your Car To Power Your Home?
Send us Fan Mail Electrical contractors should connect electric cars to power their customers’ homes, says the UK government… …Leicester authorities warn that there’s a rogue electrician operating in the city… …and what’s causing the mysterious electrical hum in Omagh? 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. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 11th Feb 2024 00:42 UK Govt want homes powered by EVs 01:38 Meet Hydra EVC 02:07 Woman uses electric car to run her son's dialysis machine during storm 02:40 New high powered EV chargepoint from Compleo 03:38 £70 million to boost the rollout of rapid chargers 04:25 Leicester Council identify rogue electrician 04:59 Survey reveals extent of non-compliant lighting 05:34 Philips introduces LED version of high pressure sodium lamp 06:00 What's causing the Omagh Hum? 06:41 We want to hear your stories! 07:16 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Check out Hyrda EVC 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/hydra-evc Nominate someone for the eFIXX 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ ============================================ 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 Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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
Feb 5, 2024 · 11 min
How Electricians Can Get Paid Money they’re Owed
Send us Fan Mail A shock survey this week lays bare the full extent of the late payment scandal in the trade… …we look into a monster pothole which cost an electrical contractor over £700… …and we take a tour inside the mysterious house of 1,000 sockets… 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. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 05th Feb 2024 00:43 Survey shows full extent of the late paid scandal 01:45 New service offering dispute resolution assistance 02:19 Coroner rules electricians death is due to asbestos exposure 03:48 New circuit protection training package launched 04:06 Lewden to host female installer day in March 04:45 Pothole in Edinburgh costs electrician £700 05:40 Nominate someone for the eFIXX 30 Under 30 Awards 06:07 Catch up on last times eFIXX TV 06:36 Electricians offered up to £12 to return old light fittings 07:16 House goes viral after having hundreds of sockets 07:50 Send us your stories 08:19 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ How to get paid quickly 👉 https://www.heelanassociates.co.uk/5-tips-on-how-to-get-paid-quickly-in-your-small-business/ Resolution services for businesses 👉 https://www.quregroup.co.uk/ Nominate someone for the eFIXX 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ Free asbestos training package 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-health-and-safety-in-association-with-luceco-group?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home Register for Lewdens' female installer day 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/womensinstallerday Catch up on eFIXX TV 👉 https://youtube.com/live/lT-8CTAxDHs Earn money for returning old light fittings 👉 https://shoplight.lighting/bioplastic-buy-back-scheme/ ============================================ 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 Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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
Jan 29, 2024 · 10 min
Shock electrician claimed to have Gold JIB card
Send us Fan Mail An electrician who gave a plasterer an electric shock falsely claimed to have a Gold JIB card… …the electrical trades working on a war ship call off their strike after winning a pay rise… ..and…Before They Were Famous…they trained as sparks. We name the celebrities who started out on the tools… 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. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 29th Jan 2024 00:40 Electrician who gave plasterer electric shock falsely claimed to have a JIB card 03:00 Electricians wiring up a war ship win pay rise 03:37 JTL launch new training centre 04:03 Scolmore unveils REC isolator switch 04:53 Rolec announces £8000 competition, you can enter as many times as you like! 05:22 Nominate someone the the eFIXX 30 Under 30 Awards 06:15 Can you name any celebrity electricians? 08:06 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Nominate someone for the eFIXX 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ Rolec install and win 👉 https://www.rolecserv.com/install-and-win ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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 =============================== 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
Jan 22, 2024 · 10 min
Electricians applaud conviction of a notorious solar panel fraudster
Send us Fan Mail Electricians welcome the conviction of a notorious solar panel fraudster… …Sainsbury’s becomes the first supermarket to launch its own charger network… ..and what EXACTLY are the rules on notching joists to run cables? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 22nd January 00:33 Notorious solar panel gang back in court 01:29 Sainsbury's launches its own EV Charger network 02:13 BT to convert street cabinets into plug-in-points 02:36 Charger supplier envevo buys electrical contractor 03:10 Couple drive from pole-to-pole in an electric car 03:44 Nominate someone for the 30 Under 30 Awards 04:15 This weeks' Question of the week 05:00 New range of connectors designed for solar panel installs 05:26 Record breaking lamps from Philips 05;47 Vortice launches fan to tackle mould issues 06:12 Do you cut notches in joists to run cables? 07:04 We want your stories! 07:57 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Nominate someone for the eFIXX 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ what are the rules on notching joists to run cables? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZt55rtF51Y ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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 TIS 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tis Crompton Controls 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/crompton-controls Tap Electric 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tap-electric =============================== 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
Jan 15, 2024 · 10 min
Electricians Welcome Major Government Rule Change On Home Batteries
Send us Fan Mail The electrical trade gives a big thumbs up to a major government rule change on home batteries… …a fire which killed a mother and son in north London is being blamed on an electrical fault… …and we reveal the latest country to roll out the red carpet for electricians… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 15th January 00:41 Trade expecting boost after home battery VAT scrapped 01:21 Top tips when preparing for self assessment 01:45 Numbers of apprentices choosing careers on the tools are up 02:29 Canada is the latest country looking for UK electricians 03:00 Enter the 30 Under 30 Awards 03:54 Deadly blaze blamed on electrical fault 04:41 Givenergy unveils 3 phase energy storage system 05:45 Quickwire has unveiled two new junction boxes 06:33 Mk launches new range of type A Mini RCBOs 07:13 We want to hear from you! 08:00 Thanks to our premium partners 09:17 The challenge word prize giving has changed... ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Nominate someone for the eFIXX 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ Top tips for self assessment 👉 https://electricalcontractingnews.com/news/essential-preparation-tips-for-contractors/ Move to Canada as an electrician 👉 https://immigtoronto.com/move-to-canada-as-an-electrician/ Check out the new Quickwire connection terminals 👉 https://www.quickwire.co.uk/ ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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 TIS 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tis Crompton Controls 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/crompton-controls Tap Electric 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tap-electric =============================== 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
Jan 8, 2024 · 10 min
DON'T Install DC Isolators On Solar, Electricians Warned
Send us Fan Mail Electricians are warned not to install DC isolators on solar panels… …the alert follows a spate of house fires in which the PV panels are being blamed… ..and a county council admits its guilt following the tragic death of an electrician in a storm… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 08th January 00:42 Do not install unnecessary DC isolators on solar installations! 01:48 Spate of house fires caused by solar panel installations 03:26 Do you want to get into solar installation? 04:15 This years 30 Under 30 Awards are now open 05:10 Council admits guilt following death of electrician 06:06 Marshall Tufflex expands range of underfloor to desk modules 06:58 New power convertor from Makita 07:24 We want your stories! 08:15 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Do you need to fit a DC Isolator? 👉 https://youtu.be/2BBCclJuM4I Do you want to get into solar installation? 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/teachatrade Enter this years 30 Under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ New Desktop modules from Marshall Tufflex 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/mt-desktop-modules Complete the underfloor wiring free training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/underfloor-wiring-systems-in-association-with-marshall-tufflex?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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 TISTIC 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tis Crompton Controls 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/crompton-controls =============================== 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
Dec 18, 2023 · 9 min
Electricians: If You Do Jobs For 'Mate's Rates' You Need To Know This
Send us Fan Mail A shock survey this week reveals the true cost of jobs for friends and family… …the taxman names and shames an electrical contractor who he says is refusing to pay his taxes… …and, the big radial or ring debate. Where do YOU stand? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 18th December 00:35 Electricians lose on average £1400 per year doing work for free 01:44 Electrical Contractor named by HMRC for unpaid tax 02:12 Home batteries will be subject to VAT relief in certain scenarios 02:39 Get into battery installation with these new courses 03:15 Solar panels are also getting a boost from the Govt 03:48 Scientists break world record for solar panel efficiency 04:15 Another game changing technology for solar panel installers 04:34 A heated debate - ring or radial? 05:36 Last week's question of the week 06:09 We're in the market for your stories 06:47 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Check out the free battery installation bootcamps 👉 https://teachatrade.co.uk/courses/the-green-spark-project-fully-funded-solar-pv-ev-battery-storage/ New game changing tech for solar installers 👉 https://youtu.be/fuUsat0J-bM Are you ring or radial? 👉 https://youtube.com/live/aYMcNssqzkY Complete the free smart charge point training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/smart-charge-point-regulations-cpd-zaptec#/home ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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 =============================== 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
Dec 11, 2023 · 10 min
Government Changes Tax Rules For Electricians
Send us Fan Mail The government outlines sweeping reforms to how much tax and national insurance electricians must pay… …the NICEIC launches four new qualifications for the trade… …and an engineer dubbed Mr Safety is in line for a £1 million pay out after a horrific accident in the North Sea… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 11th December 00:37 Govt unveils sweeping tax reforms for electricians 01:29 Plans to change tax deductibility of training costs 02:39 Largest network of 30,000 charge points to be installed 03:07 Addison Lee U turns on zero emission targets 03:55 Electric Chargers also needed for rivers 04:21 Lack of electricians is a serious issue 04:50 Misconception amongst young people that sparks aren't well paid 05:30 Last week's question of the week 06:19 Engineer wins £1 million court ruling after serious injury 08:15 Latest solar panel video - TIS PVCHECKS 08:56 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ What does the Autumn statement mean for electricians 👉 https://niceic.com/news/autumn-statement-2023-what-it-means-for-electricians-and-small-businesses/ Tax deductibility of training costs 👉https://niceic.com/news/niceic-boosts-training-portfolio-with-four-new-level-3-qualificatons/ Check out our latest solar video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiuZkfuwzPs ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw 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 =============================== 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
Dec 4, 2023 · 8 min
Electrical Contractors Warned of Big Changes To Payments
Send us Fan Mail The government launches a crack down on late payments… …we reveal the best town in the UK in which to be an electrical contractor… …and the water-cooled EV chargepoint which can add hundreds of miles in mere minutes… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 04th December 00:33 Govt announces major crackdown on late payments 01:49 Revealed: The best place to be a sparky in the UK 02:39 Electrician comes up with a way of securing backboxes to walls 03:38 Last weeks question of the week 04:17 Lotus unveils UK's 'fastest' EV charger 04:59 Scotland's trade body launches 1 day Ev installation course 05:37 Award winning products for electricians 06:14 We want your stories! 06:38 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Check out the box strap 👉 https://boxstrap.co.uk/product/telescopicbracketalternative/ ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Nov 27, 2023 · 9 min
Rule Change To Shake Up EV Charger Installation
Send us Fan Mail A key change in the rules for EV charger installation is set to dramatically boost work for the electrical trade… …a global ban on fluorescent lamps is on the cards after 149 countries agreed to consign the tubes to the dustbin of history… …and electricians share their favourite nicknames for their on-site colleagues… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 27th November 00:38 New changes lower EV charger infrastructure costs for firms 01:27 Rush for EV Chargers is gathering pace 02:25 Meet the robot charger that roams car parks to find empty cars 03:44 147 of worlds' largest companies ban flourescent tubes 04:17 Heat pump industry hits out on fake news 04:54 Scolmore expands consumer unit range 05:14 Last weeks' question of the week 05:49 Electricians have been sharing brutal site nicknames 06:26 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Free electrical design training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/introduction-to-electrical-design-cpd-in-association-with-bg-electrical?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home Electricians' site nicknames 👉 https://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23938193.funniest-nicknames-time-will-make-cry/ ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Nov 20, 2023 · 9 min
Electricians Warned: Big Changes to Emergency Lighting
Send us Fan Mail The trade is warned about major changes in the rules for installing emergency lighting… …an electrician who lost an arm and most of his face when he was hit by a 7200V cable is given the world’s first eye transplant … …and is it ever okay for an electrician to ask a customer for a tip? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 20th November 00:38 Electricians warned about emergency lighting installation changes 02:14 Major manufacturer calls for MICC (Pyro) to be used in high rise buildings 02:55 British Gas offering a year of free EV home charging 03:14 Electrician given worlds' first eye transplant 03:52 Have you made the move to an electric van 04:24 What optimisers revealed about this 12 year old install 04:36 Brand new electrical design training package 05:13 Last weeks question of the week results 06:07 Have you ever asked for a tip? 07:01 Thanks to our sponsors ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Emergency lighting changes 👉 https://electricalreview.co.uk/2023/10/18/emergency-lighting-standards-changes/ Refresh your emergency lighting knowledge 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7FO998NxSw Free Electrical design training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/introduction-to-electrical-design-cpd-in-association-with-bg-electrical?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home Call to install MICC in high rise buildings 👉 https://electricalcontractingnews.com/news/white-paper-call-to-improve-building-safety-with-fire-survival-circuit-cables/ What optimisers revealed about this 12 year old solar install 👉 https://youtu.be/asCRHtQ6vYI?si=GW9YfnWbIJ_Tb5Nr Updated requirements for industrial socket outlets training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/requirements-for-industrial-socket-outlets-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Nov 13, 2023 · 9 min
Electrician Prosecuted Over Death of Tradesman
Send us Fan Mail An electrician goes on trial after a tradesman is electrocuted by a cooker hood… …the explosion of a home battery sends shock waves through the trade… …and just launched: the exoskeleton that’s designed to give you super powers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 13th November 00:33 Electrician on trial after tradesman was electrocuted by a cooker hood 01:48 Investigators uncertain about cause of 30 kWh battery explosion 03:06 UK house fire where 2 people died blamed on extension lead 03:48 Exoskeleton designed to give tradespeople extra power 04:29 Lewden unveil matt black consumer unit 05:00 Free industrial socket training module 05:19 Sevadis unveils promo for maxicharger installations 05:42 We've teamed up with Together for Cinema 06:29 Have you moved to an electric van? 07:36 Thanks to our premium partners 09:00 Prizes are on the way! ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Lewden matt black consumer unit 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-matt-black-cu Earn Amazon vouchers and enter the Las Vegas prize draw 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sevadis-installers Free industrial socket training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/requirements-for-industrial-socket-outlets-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Nov 6, 2023 · 8 min
How To Avoid The EICR Crackdown
Send us Fan Mail The courts get tough on dodgy EICRs as a landlord is fined £45,000… …an electrical contractor is asked to remove solar panels from a hotel as they could dazzle pilots landing at a nearby airport… …and the electricians who battled giant waves to keep a port town safe… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with … whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 06th November 00:37 Hefty fine for landlord who failed to license his 8 properties 01:45 Three companies fined over electrocution of an engineer 03:35 Electrician asked to remove solar panels as they could dazzle pilots 04:10 Is it worth installing batteries without PV panels? 04:44 New Wallbox Pulsar Pro launches in the UK 05:01 New kit to keep solar panels well maintained 05:18 Ovia launches new emergency downlight adaptor plates 05:34 We want your stories! 06:05 Electricians battle 4 metre waves to reconnect power 06:34 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Is it worth installing batteries without solar panels? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb-roRpUm6A We've turned our scrap cable into cash! 👉 https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxWMpV36g6tel1NWfkQPXCvwGlAYCDdWan?si=5Ccya2pmvAl8DVnu Check out the new Wallbox Pulsar Pro 👉 https://youtu.be/iSR6QtYMkis Check out the brave electricians who battled 4 metre waves 👉 https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6237837/stonehaven-harbour-closed-electrical-fault/ ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Oct 30, 2023 · 9 min
Launched - 6 WEEK Course in EV Charger Installations
Send us Fan Mail The UK’s first college course on EV charger installation has just been launched – but you don’t need to be a competent electrician to join it… …new figures reveal the monumental scale of cancelled electrical work across the country… …and power outages in Henley are being blamed on a rare rodent brought into Britain by the super rich Rothschild family… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company, whether you're listening in the van, on-site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 30th October 00:40 College unveils first EV charger installation course 01:30 Half of UK trades will have to cancel work because of workforce shortages 02:54 Residents come up with theories for night time power cutouts 04:15 New EV incentive scheme for electricians from ev.energy 04:45 Wallbox teams up with Octopus Energy 05:14 Wireless EV charging is coming! 05:46 Last weeks question of the week 06:19 Team of data scientists works out electricians favourite songs 07:08 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Earn extra money on every EV install 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/evenergy-news Take our free underfloor wiring systems training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/underfloor-wiring-systems-in-association-with-marshall-tufflex?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Oct 23, 2023 · 9 min
Government Unveils New Laws to Speed Up EV Charger Installs
Send us Fan Mail The Government unveils new laws to speed up the installation of EV chargers… …one wiring accessory manufacturer apologies to another pretending its products were made in the same factory… And the nation is warned that a way to detect electrical circuit faults… simply smell the fish… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company, whether you're listening in the van, on-site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 23rd October 00:37 New laws to speed up the installation of EV Chargers 01:35 Large scarcity of EV charger installers 02:57 ECS launches two new cards 03:25 Nation warned to detect electrical circuit faults... simply smell the fish 04:35 Scolmore and Niglon settle long-standing legal dispute 05:13 MK unveils new MK sentry products 05:48 Former electrician develops socket and wall cover plate which eliminates need for re-plastering 06:16 American EV driver charges his electric sports car as if he's using petrol 06:38 Meet the eFIXX team at Elex 06:50 Free training module on the topic of three phase electricity 07:33 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Government plan for drivers 👉 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/plan-for-drivers/the-plan-for-drivers Socket and wall cover plate 👉 https://socketandwallcoverplatecompany.com/product Free three phase electricity training 👉https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/an-introduction-to-three-phase-electricity-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Oct 16, 2023 · 9 min
Battery Storage in Homes Saves the National Grid 📈
Send us Fan Mail An electrician is interrupted installing a cooker circuit… to be told that he's won the lottery… An army of home batteries helps the grid cope with peak demand for the first time… And a spate of fires across the south of England is blamed on faulty electrical circuitry… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company, whether you're listening in the van, on-site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 16th October 00:35 Army of home batteries helps the grid cope with peak demand 01:13 Electrician wins the lottery whilst wiring a cooker circuit 01:35 Spate of fires blamed on poor electrical work 02:35 evec unveils 7.4KW dual EV charger 02:53 MK introduces logic plus socket with type A and C usb ports 03:14 Megaman release new 'shatterproof' T8 LED tubes 03:52 CK develops screwdrivers designed for use in switchgear 04:23 Meet the eFIXX Team 04:39 Watch this weeks livestream - the neatest first fix installations you'll see 05:05 This weeks question of the week 05:51 Electricians create poetry book written by white van men 06:21 Joe finishes on a poem in an ENW first 06:54 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Plug in to eFIXX TV 👉 https://youtube.com/live/6AUlHnsbJq0 Download a free copy of poetry in motion 👉 https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/vans/content-pool/customer-stories-and-insights/poetry-in-motion.html ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Oct 9, 2023 · 9 min
Revealed: Social Media That Actually Gets Work For Electricians
Send us Fan Mail Electricians reveal the social media sites that work in attracting new customers… …Caught on Camera! The woman who tried to set fire to her neighbour’s electrical box… …and health and Safety chiefs bring a prosecution over the death of an electrician who was crushed by a collapsing crane… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company, whether you're listening in the van, on-site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 9th October 00:35 Electricians reveal the social media platforms that attract the most business 01:40 Prosecution over death of electrician who was crushed by a crane 02:21 Inquest into deaths potentially caused by extension cables. 03:13 House builders ask electricians to help installing heat pumps 03:48 Have you suffered from charger rage? 04:26 Build Back Better Award lighting winners announced 05:22 Robus win award for best new product 06:05 Meet the eFIXX team at Solar and Storage Live at the NEC 06:21 Meet the eFIXX team at ELEX in Surrey 06:33 Woman jailed after trying to set fire to neighbours electrical box 06:58 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Find out more about the Robus Triumph fire rated downlight https://robus.com/products/downlights/triumph-slim-7w-ip65-fire-rated-downlight-colour-selectable-white-part-connector Sign up for Solar and Storage Live http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solar-and-storage ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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
Oct 2, 2023 · 9 min
Cable Strike Builder gets £24k bill
Send us Fan Mail A builder who says he nearly died after hitting a power cable has been slapped with a bill for £24,000… …the ECA calls on Rishi Sunak to take the politics out of EV charging… ..and British Gas is in hot water this week after trying to get householders to switch to smart meters by warning that their existing gas meters could catch fire… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with The Electric Heating Company, whether you're listening in the van, on-site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================================ Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 2nd October 00:41 Builder who almost died after hitting a power cable is hit with a £24,000 bill 02:19 A new free training package on the subject of health and safety 03:02 ECA calls on Rishi Sunak to take the politics out of EV charging 03:39 Compleo opens its partner program to electricians 04:28 British Gas investigated for marketing with the phrase 'Your old meter may catch fire' 05:24 Bell Lighting unveils fire rated downlight where you can change the LED module 05:57 ARMD adds more features to its guard tool alarm 06:38 Indian electrician cuts village power to meet girlfriend in secret. 07:24 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show Notes 🗒️ Take our new health and safety free training module http://hub.efixx.co.uk/health-and-safety Fancy becoming a Compleo installer? http://hub.efixx.co.uk/compleo Bell Lighting Firestay Geo & Geo Mod http://hub.efixx.co.uk/bell-lighting ============================================ Electrical News Weekly in association with: The Electric Heating Company 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/electric-heating-co Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact Sonos 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sonos-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