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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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Sep 18, 2023 · 9 min
Police Probe Mystery Death: How Was 10-year-old boy Electrocuted?
Send us Fan Mail The Blackpool hotel where a 10-year-old boy was electrocuted stays closed this week as a probe into the accident gets underway… …electricians strike in a dispute that could shut down the nation’s nuclear stations… And figures reveal that the UK is an astonishing 12 YEARS behind its EV charger target… 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 September 00:39 A Blackpool Hotel remains closed after a 10-year-old boy is electrocuted 01:31 Electricians strike could shut down the UK's nuclear stations 02:09 Come see the eFIXX team at Screwfix Live on the Luceco Group stand 03:19 The UK is 12 years behind its EV charger installation target 04:09 UK's largest EV charging hub is now open 04:45 Leeds City Council opens the UK's first solar-powered park and ride site 05:16 Ledvance announce professional LED lamp range under its own name 05:49 Martindale unveil four new proving units 06:14 Scolmore adds built-in RCD to Mode range 06:42 Widow of former electrician asks for information following husband's death from asbestos 07:35 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show notes 🗒 Anyone who can help the Woodley family is asked to contact Stephen Fitzwalter on Stephen.fitzwalter@irwinmitchell.com, or telephone 07795 915 567 Sign up for Screwfix Live 👉 https://screwfix-live-2023.reg.buzz/ =============================== 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 =============================== 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
Sep 11, 2023 · 10 min
Electricians Warned Over Meter Connections
Send us Fan Mail Electrical contractors warned by NICEIC NOT to use insulation piercing connectors for charge points… ..an electrician is engulfed in a fireball of hot oil as a transformer explodes… ..and tragedy, as two electricians die in one week in separate workplace accidents in Australia… 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 September 00:35 NICEIC warns not to use insulating piercing connectors on meter tails 01:27 Electrician lucky to be alive after van engulfed by fireball 02:02 Two Australian electricians die in one week in separate workplace accidents 02:54 Sparkies bussed to jobs by security after threats from residents 03:27 Ireland opens its first school for electrical apprenticeships 03:52 8,900 solar panel installation job starts in Portsmouth 04:20 Easee unveils charger which can be controlled without being connected to the internet 04:58 Where to get the new Fusebox TPN range 05:39 Sonos announce return to EI Live 06:28 Where to meet the eFIXX team - EI Live & Screwfix Live 06:48 Welcome to the eFIXX team Joe Hammond 07:42 Video of a cat goes viral after fixing light 08:26 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show notes 🗒 Learn more about IPCs (Insulating piercing connectors) also known as Line taps: Short video 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/4_DeCc72tqs Long video 👉 https://youtu.be/qFDoZCvSzlU New charger from Easee 👉 https://easee.com/2023/08/23/easee-launches-charge-lite/ New TPN disboard from Fusebox 👉 https://fusebox.co.uk/products/tpn07fbx/ Join the free sonos webinar 👉 https://sonos.ticketspice.com/introducing-sonos-professional Sign up for EI Live! Show 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/eiliveshow Sign up for Screwfix Live 👉 https://screwfix-live-2023.reg.buzz/ =============================== 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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-enw Phoenix Contact 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/phoenix-contact =============================== 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
Sep 4, 2023 · 10 min
Landlord Packed 12 Students in Flat With Deadly Wiring
Send us Fan Mail A landlord is banned from renting property after 12 students were found living in a flat with exposed wiring… A farm is fined £60,000 over the electrocution of a lorry driver… And we meet the robotic dog trained to hunt out power cable faults… 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 4th September 00:37 Landlord banned from renting after students found living in a flat with exposed wiring. 01:29 Farm fined £60000 after lorry driver electrocuted. 02:21 Bosses of electrician who fell to his death appeal 'disproportionate' fine 03:53 Phase ban on fluorescent tubes takes full effect this week. 04:45 New TPN boards from Fusebox 05:30 How much do you know about underfloor wiring systems? 06:11 Myenergi teams up with cinch with the aim of bringing home charging to the masses. 06:34 safe4september is here - brush up on your safe isolation practices 07:30 Engineers develop dog to hunt out power cable faults 08:09 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show notes 🗒 Final Chance to Escape the Fluorescent Tube Ban! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijAlJfmv6Rg Reviewed: Is the Megger X1 the Ultimate Multifunction Tester? 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-RdAwgBGOU Take our free underfloor wiring systems training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/underfloor-wiring-systems-in-association-with-marshall-tufflex?previouspage=home&isenrolled=no#/home Brush up on your safe isolation practices 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/safe4september =============================== 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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-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
Aug 25, 2023 · 9 min
Solar Crime Spree Sweeps UK
Send us Fan Mail A summer solar crime spree sweeps the nation as thieves make off with thousands of PV panels… …we investigate why so many EV chargers are broken… And we ask the probing question: How do YOU align the screws on a light switch or wiring accessory? Are you a straight-up-and-down kind of guy or gal, or are YOU a complete randomer? 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 28th August 00:39 Police report solar crime spree this summer 01:40 Europe has the same amount of solar panels in warehouses as are installed 02:18 New Northumberland Council solar car park 02:43 Concern is mounting over out-of-service EV chargers 04:02 Boom in renewables is behind major overhaul of JTL standard 04:43 How do you align the screws on a light switch or wiring accessory? 05:29 Did you catch last week's livestream? A new Electricians Challenge record! 06:12 Scientists find an alternative to solar panels (power from rain) 07:00 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show notes 🗒 Revealed - the UK's fastest electrician 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfW-ZKPmN40&t=591s New solar panel alternative 👉 https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/solar-panel-electricity-rain-china-b2379404.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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-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
Aug 21, 2023 · 8 min
Contractors walk out after shock electrician is hospitalised
Send us Fan Mail Contractors walk off-site after an electrician is hospitalised following an electric shock… The boss of MCS, the Microgeneration Certification Service, reveals that his home has neither a heat pump OR solar panels… …and do roads that power your car mean the end of EV chargers? 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 21st August 00:38 Contractors walk off-site after colleague electrocuted 01:52 Head of MCS has no solar panels or heat pump at home 02:35 Industry alert over dodgy carbon monoxide alarms 03:14 New overhead cables can carry up to 30% more power 03:46 What do you think of the new pylon design? 04:18 The world's first electric highway will be ready by 2025 05:13 Bedsheets that connect to the home's earthing arrangement 06:00 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show notes 🗒 Free smoke alarm training package https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-domestic-fire-alarms?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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-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
Aug 14, 2023 · 8 min
Octopus Energy Opens Up Solar For All Electricians
Send us Fan Mail The installation of solar panels is opened up to all electrical contractors this week after a landmark decision by Octopus Energy that it will no longer require MCS certification… …a power surge causes house fires and blackouts in Kent… …and the humble electricity pylon gets a radical makeover… 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 14th August 00:37 Octopus Energy now accept uncertified solar installs 02:21 Electrician Plus concept unveiled 02:50 Doncaster Cables unveil new solar PV cable 03:31 Dramatic power surge in Kent 03:55 Competition for EV chargers is high as the holiday season peaks 04:53 National Grid erects newly designed T-pylons 05:22 Meet eFIXX at the EI Live show in September 06:08 Learn about Smarthome in last week's eFIXX TV 06:19 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show notes 🗒 Solar Panel installation open to non-certified electricians https://youtu.be/FSZhGxESm_Y Check out the new PV Ultra Cable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmHtcfWUI4w Register for the EI Live Show http://hub.efixx.co.uk/eiliveshow =============================== 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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-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
Aug 7, 2023 · 8 min
Young Electrician Electrocuted In Loft
Send us Fan Mail Tragedy – as a young electrician is electrocuted just as his career in the trade is beginning… A £1 million set of EV superchargers sits idle as there’s not enough juice to turn it on… And, are microwave boilers the next big opportunity for the trade? 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 7th August 00:35 Tragedy as a young electrician loses his life 01:25 Former electricians' death scrutinised after asbestos exposure 02:17 Do you want to work in Saudi Arabia? 03:00 New rules governing public charge-points 03:45 Charge point operators struggling to get connections 04:37 BT plans to convert its street cabinets to EV points 05:11 Electric Planes need EV chargers too! 05:50 First microwave-powered boilers hit the market 06:55 Thanks to our premium partners ============================================ Show notes 🗒 Worried about asbestos exposure? https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/campaigns/asbestos/ Fancy becoming a spark in Saudi Arabia? https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/uk/EN/Pages/default.aspx =============================== 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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-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 31, 2023 · 9 min
Deadly Toilet Revealed! Is it REGS Compliant?
Send us Fan Mail The loo that could give men the shock of their lives… How an electrical contractor got surprising revenge on the seller of a faulty van… And the Guernsey electrician who has revealed to his family a secret he has kept for 66 years… 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. ============================================ 00:00 Electrical Industry News - Monday 31st July 00:34 Is this Britain's most dangerous toilet? - link 01:30 Faulty electricians van 02:30 Call to shake up of apprenticeship scheme 03:25 Open Charge Point Protocol 03:56 EFG slams DNO's over EV charger installations 04:48 Are you suffering from Pheonlic degrations 05:20 BG Smoke Alarm review & CPD 05:50 Electricians secret! 06:36 Meet the team at EiLive ============================================ Show notes 🗒 Sockets in bathrooms? https://youtu.be/H4ntPCEGldY Open Charge Point Protocol https://youtu.be/tMxew3AEnNQ Phenolic degradation https://youtu.be/9cU59sIsJE0 BG Smoke Alarm Review https://youtu.be/IwyQnVxlSiA Free Smoke Alarm Installation CPD http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Fire-Alarm-CPD Meet the team at EiLive http://hub.efixx.co.uk/eiliveshow =============================== 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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-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 24, 2023 · 7 min
REVEALED: A New Way to Become a Qualified Electrician
Send us Fan Mail A new way for domestic electricians to prove their skills has been unveiled for England and Wales… …the British Government opens the UK to foreign tradespeople, but electrical contractors stay off the list for now… …and should car mechanics become electricians if they want to work on electric vehicles? A proposed law has sparked a heated debate… 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. ============================================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly - Monday 24th July 2023 00:40 Domestic electrician experienced worker assessment 01:56 Immigration rules relaxed - but not for electricians yet! 02:28 Mechanics retraining as electricians? 03:28 Spy lights from Zumtobel 04:06 On brand with EV Charger from Sevadis *link 04:26 MK Master Seal plus now with screwless terminals * 04:50 LED retrofits from LEDVANCE 05:10 eFIXX TV The dash from gas * 06:42 Word challenge winners ============================================ Show notes 🗒 TESP - Domestic Electrician Experienced Worker Assessment https://www.electrical-ewa.org.uk/domestic-electrician/ Sevadis Maxicharger -https://youtu.be/Hf32Xeka3OA MK Master Seal Plus with Rapid Fix - https://youtu.be/EXnwCaumBM4 LEDVance LED tubes- https://youtu.be/m_tH_g9KXHY =============================== 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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-enw Olympic Fixings 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Olympic-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jul 10, 2023 · 8 min
Alarming Statistics: Solar Panel Risks Exposed
Send us Fan Mail A major pay breakthrough this week as the electricians’ union and the company bosses agree on the highest wage increase in years… …a shock report reveals major safety concerns at nearly ALL solar installations… …and MK unveils a revolutionary all-knowing and all-seeing double socket… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 10th July 2023 ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome 00:37 The biggest pay rise for Sparks in years 01:09 Nearly ALL solar installations have major safety concerns 02:00 Mother whose son was electrocuted urges hospitality sector to increase safety 02:48 How would you like to help draw up a safety standard? 03:18 MK unveils the world's smartest double socket 04:03 This tent can help you carry on working in the rain 04:37 Handy wall-mounted toothbrush socket 04:55 NEW SECTION - Ask the expert 05:23 Why is it so hard to get reliable results for loop impedance tests? 05:57 WHy does automatic RCD testing take so long? 06:17 Can I test EV charge points with a multifunction tester? 06:55 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Give your opinion on the new BSI safety standard 👉 https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/2022-00181 Learn about MK Connected Power 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w3Xb76DHj4 Check out the Drycab 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/LfdHIqfeFl0 Could you upsell with this toothbrush charger? 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/SL484l06NxQ Check out our free training modules 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/knowhow =============================== 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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jul 3, 2023 · 8 min
How Ferrets Help Electricians Lay Cables
Send us Fan Mail A group of apprentice ferrets begin their training in cable laying this week… …another fire at a solar panel installation rips through a block of flats… …and a cat causes a major power outage after getting entangled in power cables… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 3rd July 2023 ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:31 Ferrets trained to thread cables and wires 01:52 Another major fire involving solar panels 02:22 Another fire blamed on meter tampering 02:58 New AM2 certificate checker launched 03:39 Electricians are now the most in-demand trade 04:11 New free training module - Intro to three phase 04:37 New fire-rated downlight with replaceable LED module 05:15 Win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York 06:14 Major power outage blamed on trespassing cat 07:00 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Electricians are the most in-demand trade 👉 https://www.propertywire.com/adviser-news/electricians-the-most-sought-after-construction-professional/ New Bell Lighting fire-rated downlight 👉 https://www.recolight.co.uk/bell-unveils-fire-rated-downlight-to-circular-economy-principles/ =============================== 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 Garo 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/garo-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jun 26, 2023 · 7 min
How Viral Video Got This Electrician Sacked
Send us Fan Mail An electrician claims he was sacked for filming inside Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium on his mobile phone… …we visit the London street that’s just become a power station… …and car wash firms are exposed for their often deadly electrics… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 26th June 2023 ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:30 Electrician working at Anfield Stadium is sacked for filming videos 01:30 Crackdown on car washes reveals serious electrical faults 02:17 New opportunities announced by UK Power Networks 03:00 Community in Walthamstow becomes Octopus Energy's first solar street 03:36 Aurora introduces new on-site warranty 04:22 Norwich City football club is looking for an on-site electrician 04:53 NICEIC roadshow takes to the streets 05:19 Register for the EI Live show 05:50 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 New Aurora product warranty 👉 https://auroralighting.com/gb/trade/products?search=Onsite_Warranty Apply to be Norwich City's in-house electrician 👉 https://www.canaries.co.uk/content/vacancy-stadium-electrician NICEIC roadshow dates 👉 https://niceic.com/for-the-trades/develop-your-skills/events/events-tour/ register for EI Live 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/eiliveshow =============================== 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 =============================== 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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jun 19, 2023 · 9 min
Fatal Boat Blaze Blamed On Short Circuit
Send us Fan Mail A short circuit is being blamed for a boat blaze in which three British tourists died… …meanwhile, an electrician appears to hold the clue to the mysterious cause of another deadly fire, some forty years ago… …and concern mounts over the growing dangers of a fault called a neutral current diversion… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 19th June 2023 ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:40 Three Britons confirmed dead in boat fire caused by a short circuit 01:29 Spate of electrical fires across the UK 01:55 Electrician holds the clue to a deadly fire which happened 40 years ago 02:53 Concern mounting over neutral current diversions (NCDs) 04:15 Another electrician dies after asbestos exposure 05:03 Scottish government to fully fund electrical apprenticeships 05:28 Artificial street built in York for educational purposes 05:55 Huge prize haul up for grabs from Martindale 06:18 Teledyne FLIR announces Dm285 multimeter revamp 06:50 Dewalt and Mclaren F1 launch a limited-edition collection 07:15 Electrician in India is chained up until he promised to do the work 07:42 Would you like to feature in the news? 08:00 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Enter the Martindale prize draw 👉 https://www.electricaltimes.co.uk/3-ipads-and-95-socket-testers-up-for-grabs-in-martindales-birthday-competition/ Mitigate the risk of asbestos 👉 https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/risk.htm =============================== 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 =============================== 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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jun 12, 2023 · 8 min
Meter Tampering - Would You Risk This For a Customer?
Send us Fan Mail Meter tampering is a ‘ticket time bomb’, say experts, as it’s revealed that four out of 10 electricians are regularly asked to slow down the devices… ..a council and a building firm appear in court this week after an electrician is killed by a falling tree… And..the daddy of all transformers brings chaos to the roads of Kent… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 12th June 2023 ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:35 4/10 electricians have been asked to tamper with electricity meters 01:35 Council and construction company charged over death of electrician 02:26 UKs first heat pump apprenticeship 03:27 ECA backs Manchester Baccalaureate 03:59 hager enters UK the switchboard market 04:24 Fancy your chance to shape the spit tools of the future? 05:00 The lights made from coal ash 05:40 Visit the Installer show at the end of June 06:00 Huge transformer brings chaos to Kent roads 06:42 Do you want to be featured in the news? 07:02 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 The new heat pump apprenticeship 👉 https://www.current-news.co.uk/the-uks-first-heat-pump-installer-apprenticeship-is-aiming-to-reduce-green-skills-gaps/ Fancy winning a Spit 27E nail gun? 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Spit-Tool-Champions The lights made from waste ash 👉 https://www.recolight.co.uk/the-lights-made-from-waste-ash/ Sign up for the installer show 👉 https://www.installershow.com/ =============================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #electricians #electricalindustry
Jun 5, 2023 · 7 min
Put EV Chargers Away from Buildings, Insurers Warn the Trade
Send us Fan Mail Insurers tell the trade to put EV chargers at least 7.5 metres from buildings because of the risk of fire… …judges slap a big fine on a car cleaning firm whose dodgy electrics put its workers in danger of electrocution… …and the electrician who earned £16,000 in a fortnight – by simply changing light bulbs Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 5th June 2023 ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:35 Insurers tell trade to put commercial EV chargers 7.5 metres from doors and windows 01:37 Free EV charging training package 02:00 Electrician earns £16,000 in a fortnight from changing lightbulbs 03:03 Car valeting company ordered to pay out after electrocution risk 04:00 Belgium are the latest country after UK sparks 04:28 Are you after trade credit? 04:49 Robus unveils new app with free-of-charge lighting design 05:22 Martindale introduces new socket and loop testers 05:58 Register for the EI Live show in September 06:29 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Zurich's EV guidance booklet 👉 https://www.zurich.co.uk/-/media/news-and-insight/documents/useful-documents/zrs-ev-charging.pdf Free EV training module 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/smart-charge-point-regulations-cpd-zaptec Fancy being a spark in Belgium? 👉 https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/belgium-is-looking-for-foreign-workers-to-fill-in-these-jobs-list/ My Robus app 👉 https://robus.com/my-robus Register for EI Live 👉 https://eilive23.smartreg.co.uk/Visitors/Visitors/register?promoid=website =============================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #bs7671 #electricalindustry
Jun 2, 2023 · 8 min
Meet The Stressed Out Electrician... Who's Earning £150,000
Send us Fan Mail The electrician who’s earning a whopping £150,000 a year – but says it’s stressing him out … a court fines the electrical bunglers who left a TV presenter’s home crackling with sparks… …and the knife-wielding tool thieves who will stop at nothing to get into your van… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 30th May ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:34 Workload of £150,000 a year spark puts a strain on his mental health 01:50 TV Presenters home left crackling with sparks 03:30 Tool thieves are at large again 03:55 Electrician confronted by van thieves with knives 05:00 This week we launch our new CPD platform 05:50 Marshall Tufflex giving away Grand Prix tickets at CEF Live 06:43 Keep an eye out for the Lewden Roadshow 07:05 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Mates in Mind website 👉 https://www.matesinmind.org/ Our new CPD website 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/an-introduction-to-lighting-design-in-association-with-robus-lighting?previouspage=home&isenrolled=no#/home =============================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Robus 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/robus-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #bs7671 #electricalindustry
May 23, 2023 · 8 min
LIVE Cables found in Wheelie Bin!
Send us Fan Mail A building firm is fined over half a million pounds after an electrical contractor falls from a ladder and is impaled on metal piping… …a safety warning goes out after LIVE twin and earth cables are found dumped in a wheelie bin… And we meet the former prisoner turned card-carrying electrician… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 23rd May ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:34 Company fined after electrician impaled on metal piping 02:05 Live cables found dumped in a wheelie bin 02:35 Growth of females working as electricians is among the slowest of all skilled occupations 03:23 Are you considering taking on an apprentice? 03:32 New Marshall Tufflex Products - Supertube & Van-friendly conduit 04:24 Are you loyal to your multifunctional tester? 04:56 Gordon is suffering from serious charger rage! How can Monta help? 05:28 Ex-con trains to be an electrician 06:30 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Stopcocks Conference 👉 https://stopcocks.uk/conference/ Are you considering taking on an apprentice? 👉 https://youtu.be/LgTKGswV_PU Marshall Tufflex Supertube review 👉 https://youtu.be/sUZr06404lQ Van-friendly conduit & trunking 👉 https://electricalcontractingnews.com/news/new-van-friendly-lengths-from-marshall-tufflex/ TIS Multifunction tester 👉 https://youtu.be/__6gT2CZ10M Can Monta put an end to EV Charger rage? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa85IBmhScs =============================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Robus 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/robus-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #bs7671 #electricalindustry
May 15, 2023 · 7 min
Facebook Fails to Unplug Dangerous Devices
Send us Fan Mail Electrical safety campaigners slam Facebook over its failure to act on dodgy devices… …electricians get to grips with the extra amendments to the 18th edition… …and a network circuit fault leads to fires at homes in Essex… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 15th May ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:32 Facebook slammed over failure to act on dodgy devices 01:35 Network safety fault causes fires in Essex 01:58 Electric car fire destroys 8 businesses 02:56 Electricians get to grips with wiring regulation clarifications 03:35 Marshall Tufflex releases 'van-friendly' trunking 04:02 Nest thermostats now work with Matter 04:38 Are you in the marketplace for an apprentice? 04:54 New underfloor heating cable unveiled 05:35 London Startup begins printing its lights to order 05:51 Installer Show is just around the corner 06:10 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 BS7671 corrigendum 👉 https://electrical.theiet.org/media/3027/bs-7671-2018-a2-2022-corrigendum-may-2023.pdf How to Use Nest with Siri and Apple HomeKit 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQsxn9UPMOE =============================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Robus 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/robus-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #bs7671 #electricalindustry
May 9, 2023 · 9 min
Latest Wiring Regs Changes Revealed - Update to BS7671
Send us Fan Mail In breaking news, the IET announced they're tidying up the wiring regulations... ...A probe is launched into the mysterious death of an electrician on a North Sea oil rig… …a Government watchdog names and shames a local authority over its failure to check electrical safety on thousands of homes… …and new figures reveal that electricians’ earnings are rapidly catching up on plumbers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 9th May. ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:32 the IET announces that they will release corrections to BS7671 01:52 Investigation launched into death of electrician on an oil rig 02:23 Local authority fails to check electrical safety on thousands of homes 02:53 Electricians' earnings are rapidly catching up on plumbers 03:32 Tradesmen urged to check for testicular cancer 04:13 Electricians also urged to check their clothing for shielding 04:54 Lewden take part in Soapbox race 05:22 Luceco comes up with an alternative for boring recessed lights 05:40 Megger unveils fuse locator for identifying which device protects which circuit 06:10 Martindale unveils its latest testers 07:04 New entry in the list of annoying customer habits 07:52 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Testicular Cancer symptoms 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancer/symptoms/ Joe's Luceco Octa review 👉 https://youtu.be/412Ir3cwUCU =============================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Robus 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/robus-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
May 2, 2023 · 8 min
Firm WRONG To Fire Boozing Electrician
Send us Fan Mail Is it ever ok to have a pint before working on electrical installations? A court rules that a firm was WRONG to fire an electrician for drinking at lunchtime… …concern mounts over neutral faults as more and more electric cars plug in… And: ‘bring me a left-handed screwdriver and some fallopian tubes’. Pranked apprentices laugh off their on-site wind ups… Electrical News Weekly 2nd May 2023 ============================== Time Stamps ⏱ 00:00 Welcome to eFIXX Electrical News Weekly 00:39 Electrician fired in Spain for drinking at lunchtime 02:19 Concern mounts over neutral faults 03:42 Marshall Tufflex adds adjustable bends to its Sterling range 04:17 New Zaptec EV charger hits the market 04:50 New Vestel EVC10 charger 05:10 Pulsar Max from wallbox 05:57 Get ready for the Installer Show 06:15 Did you get pranked as an apprentice? 07:00 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Marshall Tufflex Sterling range 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/mtsterling Installer Show 👉 https://www.installershow.com/ Should you install an earth rod? 👉 https://youtu.be/_owGBQia29U Zaptec Go Review 👉 https://youtu.be/A4gEbnxbUEU Wallbox Pulsar Max review 👉 https://youtu.be/hLakrEff3bs Rick's review of the Ortur Laser Master 3 👉 https://youtu.be/7Hh-AgXzNR8 =============================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazolli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw Robus 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/robus-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 live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry