Electrical News Weekly
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222 episodes
Google Just Made Millions Of Smart Thermostats Dumb...
Google is pulling the plug on its support for smart home kit including the popular Nest thermostats……electricians are warning their customers that if smoke alarms are out of date, insurance firms won’t pay up……and the trade dige...
Exclusive: Grid Bosses Set to Change UK Voltage
eFIXX can reveal the UK’s electricity network chiefs are proposing a controversial change to the nation’s voltage……another fake spark who did dangerously faulty work is unmasked…….and Ikea’s first week selling photovoltaic kit h...
Why Is the Electrical Industry Ignoring This?
An electrical expert admits to losing sleep over ageing and dangerous cut outs……a Lancashire couple faces a £1/3 million bill after DIY wiring burned down their neighbours’ house……and we reveal the seven tell-tale signs of a cow...
‘Serious Shock Risk’ Prompts Massive Product Recall
Over 100,000 heating parts are being recalled over the risk of electrocution to tradespeople……there are big changes to the rules on who can carry out periodic inspections and testing……and electricians are warned over the increas...
He Claimed to be an NICEIC Electrician... Big Mistake
A fake electrician who claimed to be NICEIC approved has been caught carrying out complete rewires of homes and offices……tragedy strikes as a mother of three is electrocuted in the bath……and solar installers are warned: get nett...
Hidden Dangers In Solar Inverters - IET Warns Electricians
The IET has issued a stark warning over the use of inverters in disconnecting solar panels…… the family of an electrician killed by asbestos gets a £1/4m payout……and Australian electricians. They're over-worked, over-paid…and ov...
Battery Supplier Pulls Plug On UK Market!
A high profile manufacturer of battery systems quits the UK market……National Grid’s controversial plan to move meters to the garden sparks uproar in the trade……and can you connect a 3kW immersion to a 13A fused unit? The answer ...
National Grid Wants To Move Electricity Meters To The Garden
National Grid unveils controversial plans to move meters from the inside of properties to the boundary……householders are being asked to upgrade their consumer units to metal……and have YOU ever done an electrician’s colour blind ...
You’re Guilty Until Proven Innocent, Says NICEIC!
The NICEIC sets out the ‘absolute’ duties of electricians…The MCS reveals it’s launched a probe into the withdrawal of certs for solar mounting kit……and a row erupts over flags on lampposts. Could they REALLY lead to structural ...
Wiring Regs Can Be Broken, Says IET!
The authors of the Wiring Regs say they CAN be broken in certain circumstances……a fake electrician is jailed for nine years……and the trade finally gets an answer on the use of Euro back boxes…Welcome to Electrical News W...
Cut-Out Fuse Removal - Yes, No… or Maybe?
The authors of the Wiring Regs step into the debate over who can remove the cut-out fuse……Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to sell electricity to householders in he UK……and the Government proposes to ban the withholding of retention mo...
IET Warning on Outdoor Electrics
The trade is warned over changes to the official advice on outdoor electrical installations……the authorities give the green light to cross-pavement EV charging in London……and a teenager is in a serious condition after being elec...
Trade Clashes Over Installs In Meter Boxes
A row breaks out over the use of single insulation cables in meter boxes……a further education college axes its electrical course saying it can’t find anyone to teach it……and who you gonna call to find a cable fault? We meet the ...
Urgent Govt Warning: These Double Sockets Can Kill!
The UK Government issues an urgent fire warning on a popular double socket……a respected lighting company accuses 2,000 building operators of breaching fire regulations…..and electricians must raise their game by giving more info...
Govt’s Cable Plan Sparks Safety Fears ⚠️
The Government says electricians should be able to cut the pavement to install EV charging cables..…but the announcement is putting it on a collision course with councils…….electrical contractors and the union agree an inflation...
NICEIC Warns Electricians on Outdoor Consumer Units
In today's Electrical News Weekly we dive into critical updates from the NICEIC that every electrician needs to know. Are you over-specifying outdoor consumer units? Find out how this common mistake could be doing more harm than good!We...
Win for Electricians: Govt Makes Testing Compulsory
This week's Electrical News Weekly covers the latest updates, including new government rules for electrical and appliance testing in council houses. There's also news on an extension for solar installation standards, as well as the increasing p...
The Solar Export Loophole No One’s Talking About!
No smart meter, no MCS certificate but still this homeowner gets cash for power under the smart export guarantee. We reveal how it’s done……the MCS warns the trade over fake alerts for solar panel jobs…… and police arrest two men...
IET Intervenes In Live Testing Debate...
The authors of the Wiring Regs intervene in the debate about live testing……an inquest is held into an engineer’s electrocution while live working on a superyacht……and the trade is asked for help after a spate of solar panel fire...
NICEIC Warns Trade On Neutral Connections‼️
The NICEIC is warning the trade this week about the quality of neutral connections……one in three landlords face a fine of up to £30,000 for missing electrical certificates, says Direct Line……and an electrician appears in court o...
IET Warns: Neutral Current Diversions Can Hit 67 Amps ⚡️
The IET has revealed that neutral current diversions can hit up to 67A……the government says you CAN put a heat pump on your neighbour’s fence……and the NICEIC unveils a route to recognition for experienced domestic electricians…<...
Experts Warn: Crisis Looms For UK Electricians!
Experts Warn: Crisis Looms For UK Electricians!......A leading switchgear maker has warned the trade over the selection of RCDs for heat pumps……Ford offers free charger installs for UK electric car buyers……and Ikea start...
‘Kill Switches’ Discovered in Chinese Solar Inverters
So-called ‘kill switches are discovered in Chinese-made inverters, says Reuters……a Welsh local authority installs one of the UK’s first bi-directional AC chargers……and why don’t you see solar panels on council houses? We reveal ...
MCS Announces Big Change in Solar Install Standard
The MCS announces a major change in its standard for solar panel installations…… doctors say a boy electrocuted at a top private school is fighting for his life……and we unveil the latest innovations in circuit protection…
Govt Makes Solar Panels Compulsory
The trade is set to get a big boost as the government makes solar panels compulsory on new homes……grants for heat pumps look set to be extended to other renewable kit……and three school pupils need surgery after they’re electrocuted at a...