Electrical News Weekly

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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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Apr 17, 2023 · 8 min
EV Chargers and Cables a 'Bonanza' For Thieves
Send us Fan Mail Thieves target EV chargers and their copper cables in a crime wave sweeping the UK… Amey Rail is fined half a million pounds as a worker suffers horrific electrocution injuries… And women electricians come together to tackle imposter syndrome… Electrical News Weekly 17th April 2023 ============================== Show notes 🗒 00:00 Welcome 00:33 UK is suffering from a large amount of EV Charger theft 02:10 Amey Rail fines half a million pounds after worker electrocution 03:19 Women electricians come together to tackle imposter syndrome 04:03 Knipex unveils first-ever tool backpack 04:51 Ledvance comes up with a clever idea after fluorescent tube ban 05:24 Landlord fined after turning off aristocrats' power 06:14 Thanks to our premium partners =============================== Show notes 🗒 Women Installers Together 👉 https://stopcocks.uk/conference/ Knipex Backpack 👉 https://www.knipex.com/modular-x18-tool-backpack-00-21-50-le Flourescent tube ban 👉 https://youtu.be/Ay9UiJLvJTE =============================== 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
Apr 10, 2023 · 7 min
Dangers of the Job? Electricians and Asbestos
Send us Fan Mail As another electrician is diagnosed with cancer, doctors warn apprentices about the deadly nature of asbestos… First, Australia said it was coming for our sparks. Now it’s Saudi Arabia who’s on the hunt for UK-qualified contractors… And an electrician who volunteered to restore power in Ukraine is killed as he steps on a landmine… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly ================================= 00:00 Welcome to Electrical News Weekly 00:37 Dangers of asbestos exposure 01:54 Ukrainian power worker killed 02:18 Saudi Arabia is coming for our electricians 03:23 Viridian solar arc box 03:50 New Roofing bolt driver from Protrays 04:10 Powervolt P4 battery system 04:39 Retrotouch battery-free switch range expands 04:59 Solar panels on the tracks ================================= Show notes 🗒 HSE Asbestos and You 👉https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/campaigns/asbestos/ Work in Saudi Arabia 👉 https://www.zawya.com/en/legal/policy/saudi-arabia-to-launch-skill-based-system-to-recruit-foreign-manpower-l01zit96 👉 https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/uk/EN/Pages/default.aspx =============================== 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
Apr 3, 2023 · 9 min
Man Dies In Shower After Visit From Unqualified Electrician
Send us Fan Mail A young man dies in the shower after an unqualified electrician fails to install earth bonding… Wireless electric car chargers are FINALLY coming to a street near you… And we reveal the winners of the 2023 eFIXX Awards… Electrical News Weekly 3rd April 2023 in association with Scame ============================== Show notes 🗒 00:00 Welcome 00:35 Young man electrified in the shower after touching live pipework 02:07 Robus acquires FuseBox 02:28 Wireless EV Chargers arriving in Europe 03:08 New charger that sinks into the ground when not in use 03:38 New method of stopping powercuts at home before they happen 04:21 Winners of the 2023 eFIXX Awards announced 05:56 Seagull rescued from underneath solar panels 06:28 Thanks to our premium partners 07:29 Coming up on eFIXX this week =============================== Show notes 🗒 eFIXX Awards 2023 Business winners 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/2023-business-category-winners eFIXX Awards 2023 30 under 30 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/2023-30-under-30-winners eFIXX Awards 2023 Education winners 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/2023-education-category-winners Envirovent Ventilation CPD 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/ventilation-cpd Envirovent Building Regs CPD 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/building-regs-and-ventilation-cpd =============================== 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
Mar 27, 2023 · 8 min
Payout for Electrician Who Stood Up for Health & Safety
Send us Fan Mail The whistleblower electrician who took on the big boys over health and safety receives a payout… Skills chiefs overhaul apprenticeships – they’re making them six months longer and adding digital and renewable energy training And the cannabis growers who dug up a ROAD in Darlington to steal electricity… Electrical News Weekly 27th March 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:36 Electrician receives payout after being blacklisted by big construction companies 01:52 Major overhaul of apprenticeships announced (EV charging & Renewables) 02:37 1 million UK tradespeople can't afford to run their vans 03:40 Which fluorescent lamps will survive the ban? 04:27 Dodgy electric heaters seized 05:13 Cannabis growers dug up a road to steal electricity 06:04 Thanks to our premium partners. 07:14 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Show notes 🗒 Which fluorescent tubes will be banned? 👉 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restriction-of-hazardous-substances-rohs-determinations-on-exemption-applications/rohs-exemption-applications-secretary-of-state-determinations Avoid Slips trips and falls 👉 https://youtu.be/_rUQxBF61U0 =============================== 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
Mar 20, 2023 · 9 min
Sweden Bans EASEE EV Chargers.
Send us Fan Mail Swedish safety chiefs ban two Easee EV chargers and order a recall of 100,000 units… Four electricians are murdered after being mistaken for cable thieves in South Africa… And van clutter. Are loose items putting YOUR life at risk? Electrical News Weekly 20th March 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:37 Two Easee EV Chargers banned 02:27 four electricians murdered in South Africa 03:02 Landlord fined for tampering with an electrical meter 03:42 Homeowner gets electric shocked despite turning the power off 04:27 Is van clutter putting your life at risk? 05:29 New van from Nissan 06:01 New smart charger from Rolec 06:18 CK drill bit solves tight space issue 06:54 The world's smallest light 07:13 Thanks to our premium partners 08:18 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Show notes 🗒 Tune in to this week's eFIXX TV Livestream 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1vHVUAMkzs Van clutter tips 👉 https://www.comparethemarket.com/van-insurance/content/hazardous-vans/ =============================== 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
Mar 13, 2023 · 8 min
BANNED: What the end of Fluorescent Tubes Means for YOU!
Send us Fan Mail It may be over 100 years old, but the venerable fluorescent tube is set to pass into history next February…we give you the low down on the bulb ban. Also: the Japanese boffin who’s come up with a light that doesn’t use electricity… And we reveal the winner of our big Marshall Tufflex competition. Electrical News Weekly 13th March 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:37 Fluorescent tube will be banned 02:04 Energy label ratings have been recalibrated 02:27 Light which uses no electricity or battery 03:39 Do you think your job is dangerous? 04:23 UK needs 100,000 electricians 04:53 The average electrician is owed £7,000 06:03 The winner of our competition with Marshall Tufflex is unveiled 06:34 Thanks to our premium partners 07:32 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Show notes 🗒 Free lighting efficiency training package 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/efficiency-in-lighting-design-cpd LED bulbs downgraded 👉 https://youtu.be/YWcfz1lfD-w The mysteries of glare 👉 https://youtu.be/XJy7o-nvuG4 =============================== 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
Mar 6, 2023 · 7 min
Why electricians are switching off fixed price jobs
Send us Fan Mail The fixed price contract is DEAD – and the culprit is inflation, with the copper cable in the conservatory. Electricians increasingly offer payment plans to struggling homeowners… And forget the van; electrical contractors increasingly turn to e-bikes to get around… Electrical News Weekly 6th March 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:36 Fixed price contracts are dead? 01:46 1/5 of electricians allow customers to pay in installments 02:22 Contractor swaps van for e-bike 03:23 Ev charge points to business customers for free 04:17 Atkore unveils range of coloured PVC conduit 04:46 Contractors warned about an unusual electrical hazard 05:40 Thanks to our premium partners 06:38 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Show notes 🗒 New Atkore coloured conduit 👉 https://electricalcontractingnews.com/news/atkore-pvc-conduit/ =============================== 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
Feb 27, 2023 · 8 min
How Australia Plans To Steal Our Electricians
Send us Fan Mail The dangers of installing lightning conductors are in the spotlight this week as an electrical contracting firm receives a fine of £120,000 over the death of an employee… Australia says it will steal UK sparks with the promise of top wages… …and Generation Wars: Young electricians slam the standards of old school boomers… Electrical News Weekly 27th February 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:38 Electrical contractor firm fined after employee falls from roof. 02:11 Australia trying to steal UK Sparks 03:24 Young Australian electricians slam standards of older tradesmen 04:40 Time is nearly up to win our free Virgin experience day 05:02 More meter bypassing across the UK 06:00 Goodwe unveils hybrid solar inverter for residential use 06:31 GU10 lamps have a lower global warming potential 07:00 Thanks to our premium partners ============================== Show notes 🗒 Australian Government website 👉 https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skills-recognition-pathways/electrician Win a Virgin experience day 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/dado-trunking-best-practice-cpd =============================== We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website. 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Feb 20, 2023 · 8 min
Watchdog Raises Safety Fears Over EV Chargers and RCDs
Send us Fan Mail Confusion reigns this week over the use of RCDs with electric vehicle chargers following a probe by Swedish authorities… Pictures emerge of the electrical work of serial bodger Jake Hughes… And ACTION! – Britain’s movie production boom is proving a massive boost for electrical contractors… Electrical News Weekly 20th February 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:37 Confusion over the use of RCDs in electric chargers 03:35 Electricians threaten to walk out over the cost of living 04:14 Fake electrician has work revealed 04:57 Movie sector is booming for electricians 06:05 Emmerdale actor calls time on being an electrician 06:34 Thanks to our premium partners 07:34 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Show notes 🗒 RCD test on an easee charger 👉 https://www.youtube.com/embed/r1VzrJVRgLo Consumer Unit Replacement free training module 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/consumer-unit-replacement-cpd =============================== We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Feb 13, 2023 · 9 min
How judge wiped smile from tool thief's face
Send us Fan Mail An outcry from electricians has forced the courts to INCREASE the sentence of a tool thief who rammed an electrical contractor with a van… Several rogue traders have dodged prison this week following a spate of botched electrical work across the country… And sparks rush to set up renewable companies as the UK turns to green energy… Electrical News Weekly 13th February 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:38 Thief who ran over electrician has sentence increased 01:24 Builder who left homes unsafe is prosecuted 02:05 False NICEIC operator narrowly escapes prison 02:46 Hundreds of electricians set up green energy firms 03:35 Concerns raised over the state of EV charging stations 04:22 Cavius introduces smart heat and smoke detectors 05:00 Gordon manages to talk to his Nest thermostat through Siri 05:24 Makita unveils a cordless microwave oven 06:43 WIN a Virgin experience day 07:30 Thanks to our partners 08:15 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Show notes 🗒 Help for starting a green energy business: https://mcscertified.com/ https://www.gov.uk/become-green-deal-business https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/trade/start-business/how-to-start-a-solar-panel-business/ Cavius Smoke alarm review 👉 https://youtu.be/D5QWQrhL9WA Starling Hub review 👉 https://youtu.be/ZQsxn9UPMOE Win a Virgin experience day 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/dado-trunking-best-practice-cpd =============================== We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Feb 6, 2023 · 7 min
Electricity Meter Tampering On The Rise: Have You Seen This?
Send us Fan Mail ‘Don’t mess with your meter’ - that’s the trade’s message to homeowners this week as they resort to desperate – and deadly – measures to save money… Crown House starts wiring up Everton’s new stadium – from 100 miles away… And an apprentice electrician’s life is narrowly saved…by his hard hat. Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Scame, whether you're listening in the van, on-site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:36 Meter tampering is at an all-time high 02:06 Contractor wiring Evertons stadium from 100 miles away 02:45 Apprentice suffers devastating head injury 03:40 Company launches glow-in-the-dark labels 04:15 How do you design a better screwdriver? 04:50 CTEK wins EV charger manufacturer of the year award 05:24 Build Back Better Awards are now open for entries 05:47 Thanks to our premium partners 06:30 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Enter the Build Back Better Awards 👉 https://www.buildbackbetterawards.com/ Report meter tampering 👉 https://www.stayenergysafe.co.uk/report-energy-crime/ Check out our CTEK Chargestrom review 👉 https://youtu.be/7HHKyMzkF70 =============================== We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Jan 30, 2023 · 7 min
Unqualified Solar Installers Cause '10 Fires a Month' 🔥
Send us Fan Mail It’s been revealed that cowboy installers of solar panels are causing up to 10 FIRES a month… A court fines an energy firm £80,000 after an inspector dies in an electrical panel explosion… And…the electrician who styles his daughters’ hair with cable ties… Electrical News Weekly 30th January 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:36 Rogue solar panel installers cause 10 fires a month 02:04 House builder to scrap all gas boilers for heat pumps 03:00 Energy company fined £80000 after the death of inspector 04:24 ECS Gold card now recognised for QS applications 04:54 Artist pimps substation in London 05:14 Electrician uses cable ties on his daughter's hair 05:56 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Enter the eFIXX Awards 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ Spinning a three-phase motor backwards 👉 https://youtu.be/PoeWHBA0GvU The Complete Guide to RCDs 👉 https://youtu.be/bXS-uNxeTXo =============================== We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Jan 23, 2023 · 8 min
Fake NICEIC Electrician Busted in Court Crackdown
Send us Fan Mail The courts get tough on substandard electrical installations as a fake NICEIC spark is convicted in Chester, and a major builder is ordered to pay £5 million for a botched job at a cancer centre in Leeds… Renault announces that its cars will soon power your home… And we check the out the world’s smallest light fitting… Electrical News Weekly 23rd January 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:40 Rogue NICEIC trader to be sentenced next month 01:38 Judge orders building giant to pay £5 million to a cancer centre 02:27 Renault cars will be powering houses by the end of the decade 02:55 EV charging network grew by almost 1/3rd last year 03:45 Schneider unveils home energy management solution 04:15 Marshall Tufflex announces metal and PVC cable tray 05:22 Smart junction box to make your lighting intelligent 05:49 World's tiniest light fitting 06:40 eFIXX News ============================== Enter the eFIXX Awards 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ Free Dado trunking training module 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/dado-trunking-best-practice-cpd Marshall Tufflex Metal and PVC cable tray 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/mt-cable-tray Schneider Electric Home Energy Management solution: https://electricalcontractingnews.com/news/schneider-electric-unveils-home-energy-management-solution/ =============================== We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Jan 16, 2023 · 8 min
Three Die in Hotel Fire After Electrical Safety Warning
Send us Fan Mail It’s been revealed that the Scottish hotel where three people died in a fire this month was warned about its electrics and emergency lighting three weeks before the blaze… Electrical contractors who install solar panels are set to face competition from the big guns in the shape of Octopus Energy… And we check out the ground-breaking shirt which calls for help if you’ve been electrocuted… Electrical News Weekly 16th January 2023 in association with Scame ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:39 Hotel warned about its electrical installation 3 weeks before bursting into flame 01:44 Electrical faults are the biggest causes of fire on farms 02:50 Octopus energy to compete with electrical contractors for solar panel installations 03:36 Do your customers cause you problems when working? 05:16 TIS releases brochure to help with renewables testing 05:47 Free Dado trunking training package 06:12 This shirt could save your life ============================== TIS renewables brochure 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/tis-brochure Free Dado trunking training module 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/dado-trunking-best-practice-cpd Adresys smart shirt 👉 https://youtu.be/KJUtxOOctTY Do you have any experience with customers working from home and causing problems for you as an electrician? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@efixx/community =============================== We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Jan 9, 2023 · 6 min
This SECRET code tells you when you'll have a power cut
Send us Fan Mail We reveal the secret code which tells when you’ll have a power cut this winter… The deadline for tax returns is looming, but have you set aside enough to cover it… And thanks to skills shortages, pay packets for electricians are hitting an average of a whopping £1,000 a week… Electrical News Weekly 09th January 2023 in association with myenergi ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:35 Secret code tells you when you'll have a powercut 03:21 Have you set aside enough to cover your tax returns? 04:24 Skills shortages lead to Sparks earning an average of £1000 a week 04:49 Solar panels which look like a clay roof tile 05:10 Coming up on eFIXX this week ============================== Enter the eFIXX Awards 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ Find your secret code here 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/secret-code GOVERNMENT ROTA PLAN https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/995049/esec-guidance.pdf eFIXX is POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Dec 20, 2022 · 7 min
Who can break the seal? - Govt changes rules on service fuse
Send us Fan Mail Hopes are dashed as the government rules on who can break the seal on the service head… …sales of backup power systems soar as businesses fear a wave of blackouts this winter… …and twin electricians, who are conjoined, reveal that they’re paid just one salary – for two people… Electrical News Weekly 19th December 2022 in association with myenergi ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:36 Who can break the seal on the service head? 01:44 Tamper protection must be provided for EV charge points 02:30 First firm in the world to use wood to 3D prints lights 03:01 Sales of backup power system soaring 04:42 Sparkys rated highest of all trades for perceived value 05:10 Get recognised with the eFIXX Awards 05:28 Conjoined twins only paid one salary between them 06:20 Coming up on the channel this week ============================== Enter the eFIXX Awards 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/ Change in service head rules - https://www.dcusa.co.uk/change/dcp-394-allow-any-rec-accredited-meter-operator-to-de-energise-any-metering-point/ Does your charger comply with product safety and standards? - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-product-safety-and-standards New Goodwe charger -http://hub.efixx.co.uk/goodwe-hca 3D printed wooden lights - https://www.recolight.co.uk/world-first-as-london-firm-prints-lights-from-wood/ eFIXX is POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Dec 12, 2022 · 8 min
Amazon Gets Into the EV Charger Installation Business
Send us Fan Mail Online retail giant Amazon is now selling EV chargers… and it’s even offering to install them… Experts predict that the soaring cost of materials will be a massive challenge for electrical contractors in 2023… …and a family of four is told by a major energy company that they owe nearly a million pounds for their electricity bill… Electrical News Weekly 12th December 2023 in association with myenergi ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 00:43 Amazon plugs in to the EV charger business 01:30 What happened to the iconic British EV charger 02:25 Eaton wants to see V2G as standard 03:18 V2G installation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7nODxkzIpI 03:28 Switzerland bans EV trips 03:54 Concern over rising cost of electrical materials 04:28 Noise hazard for electricians 05:05 One million pound electricity bill 06:19 eFIXX Awards 06:40 This week on eFIXX 07:03 eFIXX TV with special guests from the IET - https://www.efixx.co.uk/efixxtv ============================== eFIXX Awards - Residential installer of the Year 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/business eFIXX is POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Dec 5, 2022 · 8 min
Government Bans Chinese CCTV Cameras
Send us Fan Mail The Government warns electrical contractors not to install Chinese-made CCTV cameras… Campaigners save London’s famous gas lamps from conversion to LED… And a record number of electricians say they’re going to work on Christmas Day because of the cost of living crisis… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with @myenergi2951 whether you're listening in the van, on-site or down at the wholesale counter. ============================ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 5th December 2023 00:36 Chinese CCTV cameras banned 01:40 London gas street lamps saved 02:35 Electricians working Christmas 03:10 Australia needs more electricians 👉 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list 03:47 eFIXX Awards - Commercial & Industrial electricians 04:10 Welsh government softens rules on electrical test certificates 04:58 RF Solutions celebrates 30 years in business 👉https://www.rfsolutions.co.uk/blog/competition-cheers-to-30-years/ 06:05 New LED downlight from Megaman 06:30 Smart home problems 06:58 Coming up on eFIXX youtube =========================== eFIXX Awards - Residential installer of the Year 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/business eFIXX is POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Nov 28, 2022 · 7 min
Thieves are STEALING solar panels and EV cables
Send us Fan Mail Prosecutors charge both a building firm and a local authority over the death of an electrician in a storm… Criminal gangs target solar panels and EV chargers as energy prices soar… … and we meet the dad who’s banned his family from using electricity… …he’s even forcing them to wear head torches… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Myenergi, whether you're listening in the van, on-site or down at the wholesale counter. =================================== 00:00 Electrical Industry News 28th November 2023 00:36 Council and contractor prosecuted for electricians death 01:34 Solar panel and EV cable theft 02:26 Giant Tesla battery installation 02:47 eFIXX Awards - renewables installer of the year 03:10 Electricians labelling survey 03:46 Thermomark printers from Phoenix Contact - 👉https://youtu.be/26akJ2hmbqU 04:00 Octopus Energy reduction scheme falls flat 05:18 Electricity use banned at home 06:11 Coming up this week on eFIXX - 👉 eFIXX TV https://www.efixx.co.uk/efixxtv ==================================== eFIXX Awards - Residential installer of the Year 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/business eFIXX is POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry
Nov 21, 2022 · 10 min
Industry Leader Slams "Six Week Wonder" Electricians
Send us Fan Mail An electrician cheats death after falling into molten aluminium at an incredible 720 degree celsius… We name the UK’s best – and worst – city in which to be a self-employed electrician… And, short electrical courses under fire. An industry leader slams so-called ‘six week wonders’… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Myenergi, whether you're listening in the van, on-site or down at the wholesale counter. ======================================= 00:00 Electrical industry news 21st November 2021 00:37 Electrician survives a molten metal accident 01:20 French car parks must be covered by Solar Panels 02:09 Select slams six-week wonders 03:06 Why is Bristol the best place to be an electrician? 04:41 eFIXX Awards - Residential installer of the year 05:25 New isolator from Hager 05:54 Alternative to cable glands from Hellerman Tyton 06:40 New multi-function tester from Megger 07:44 B&M shocker for customers 08:50 Coming up on eFIXX this week ========================================= eFIXX is POWERED BY YOU: GET INVOLVED We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you would like to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this live stream, contact us via the website 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved ==================================== Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 👉 https://electricalnewsweekly.efixx.co.uk Available on most major podcast platforms Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release ================================= #electricalnews #efixx #electricalindustry