Electrical News Weekly
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
Episodes
160 episodes
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 ...
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Episode 161
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11:12
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...
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Episode 160
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12:21
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...
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Episode 159
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15:54
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...
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Episode 158
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12:09
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...
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Episode 157
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11:56
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...
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Episode 156
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15:23
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...
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Episode 155
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14:45
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...
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Episode 154
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26:10
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…<...
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Episode 153
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14:19
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...
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Episode 152
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17:42
‘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 ...
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Episode 151
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18:36
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…
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Episode 150
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14:27
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...
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Episode 149
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12:34
Govt Moves to Control Home Batteries & EV Chargers
Electricians must only install EV chargers, heat pumps and batteries that are smart, says the UK government……technical experts make big changes to the fire kit installation standard……and Octopus unveils the UK’s first unlimited ...
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Episode 148
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14:00
MCS Was a Barrier.... Until Now!
The trade welcomes the unveiling of an alternative route to MCS Renewables Scheme certification……the NICEIC clarifies the rules for upstream surge protection devices…...and Crabtree, Volex and Appleby are quitting the wiring acc...
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Episode 147
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12:52
Electricians Keep Getting These 8 Things Wrong
This Flexible Clamp Makes Current Checks Easy 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/9AlbytwwqdAChauvin Arnoux MA400D 👉 https://catalog.chauvin-arnoux.co.uk/uk_en/digiflex.htmlNVC Competition 👉 https://www.nvcuk.com/news/view/the-%E2%80...
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Episode 146
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13:42
IET Gives Verdict On SWA Cables With Solar
The authors of the Wiring Regs clarify the use of steel wire cables with solar installs……record copper prices drive a wave of cable thefts across the UK……and sales of the Powerwall battery pack slump in a backlash over the Tesla...
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Episode 145
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10:51
Experts Clarify RCD Use After Type B Confusion
Experts have moved to clarify the use of RCDs following widespread confusion over Type B MCBs and Type B RCDs……an electrician is fined £4,000 after he ‘named and shamed’ his customer on Facebook over an unpaid bill……and new elec...
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Episode 144
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13:35
Will This Life-Saving Socket Replace AFDDs?
A double socket which can detect overheating in appliances could rival AFDDs for safety……a smart meter which can give homeowners an electric shock is recalled……and our featured innovations today are all about fire, safety and se...
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Episode 143
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12:54
Can You Do It? Yes. Should You? Hmm…
Is it ever okay to mix different brands of switchgear on a board? The IET steps into the debate……electrical training firm Quickstep goes bust, if YOU’RE affected, we tell you what you can do about it……and the electrician simulat...
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Episode 142
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12:17
'Electricians’ Underground Drug Plot Blows Up!
A drug gang posing as electricians causes an underground cable to explode……we salute six of the best inventions by the trade, for the trade……and an interview with a spark ends up in a budding love story...Welcome to Elec...
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Episode 141
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12:16
Rust on a Socket...Wait Until You See the Price?!
Demand from hipsters is creating a super premium market for sockets – and some eye catching prices…….a Middlesborough electrician is jailed over a solar installation scam……and – are you sitting down, Jeremy Clarkson? – the elect...
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Episode 140
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11:52
Electricians Warned Over AFDDs and Low Smoke Cables
The trade is warned over fake news about AFDDs and low smoke cables……a Government department accuses Tesla over the electrocution of an electrician……and the NICEIC clamps down on CPDs. Are YOU up to date with continuous learning...
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Episode 139
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12:45
Apprentice Route For Electricians Is ‘BROKEN’
The apprentice system for recruiting electricians is ‘broken’, say critics……the government orders a major recall of three-pin 13A plugs supplied to the trade……and an electrician’s tools are stolen – days after she attended...
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Episode 138
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13:23