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Electrical News Weekly

eFIXX

158 episodes

3 days ago

Send us a text 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-busting pay deal… … and the NICEIC says that landlords and their installers need to urgently check the status of their EICRs… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. =====...

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Send us a text 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-busting pay deal… … and the NICEIC says that landlords and their installers need to urgently check the status of their EICRs… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. =====...

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Episodes (20/158)

Electrical News Weekly

The Solar Export Loophole No One’s Talking About!

Send us a text 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 over the electrocution of a two-year-old at a funfair… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes No Smart Meter, No MCS, Still Getting Paid ...

2 days ago

15 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

IET Intervenes In Live Testing Debate...

Send us a text 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 fires across the UK… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Support Vienna Hayers 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/vienna-hayers-1 IET Advis...

1 week ago

14 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

NICEIC Warns Trade On Neutral Connections‼️

Send us a text 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 over shoddy work in illegal contracts for Birmingham City Council… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes NICEIC Neutral Advisory 👉 https:/...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

IET Warns: Neutral Current Diversions Can Hit 67 Amps ⚡️

Send us a text 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… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Intersolar Review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0N2a0rpdPs IET Advisory 👉 https://electrical....

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Experts Warn: Crisis Looms For UK Electricians!

Send us a text 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 starts selling heat pumps… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes JTL Report 👉 https://jtltraining.com/news/new-jtl-electrical-workforce-model-warns-...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

‘Kill Switches’ Discovered in Chinese Solar Inverters

Send us a text 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 the reason, and why it’s set to change… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Register For CEF Live 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEFLive Pr...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

MCS Announces Big Change in Solar Install Standard

Send us a text 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… Welcome to the 150th episode of Electrical News Weekly ====================== Show Notes CED Axiom consumer units offer eFIXX TV with Hager - https://www.youtube.com/live/ltuqmzF9WeY?si=qBDjwWVhSDFe2ojE NVC Win Oasis Tickets 👉 https://hub.efixx....

1 month ago

14 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Govt Makes Solar Panels Compulsory

Send us a text 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 private school in Somerset… ====================== Show Notes Extension Lead Recall https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680b46b59b25e1a97c9d84aa/2504-0105-product-recall-3-socket-USB-hub.pdf NVC Win Oasis Tickets 👉 https://hub.ef...

1 month ago

12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Govt Moves to Control Home Batteries & EV Chargers

Send us a text 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 EV charging tariff… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Fire Equipment Checklist 👉 https://www.ventrogroup.com/blog/bs5839-1-2025-updat...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

MCS Was a Barrier.... Until Now!

Send us a text 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 accessories business in the UK... Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Vito Verified for Installers 👉 https://www.vitoenergy.co.uk/installe...

2 months ago

12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Electricians Keep Getting These 8 Things Wrong

Send us a text This Flexible Clamp Makes Current Checks Easy 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/9AlbytwwqdA Chauvin Arnoux MA400D 👉 https://catalog.chauvin-arnoux.co.uk/uk_en/digiflex.html NVC Competition 👉 https://www.nvcuk.com/news/view/the-%E2%80%98don%E2%80%99t-look-back-in-hunger%E2%80%99-sales-promotion-%E2%80%93-now-live!-134 Download Signify LumXpert 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LumXpert Use code eFIXX30 for 30% OFF ====================== Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 htt...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

IET Gives Verdict On SWA Cables With Solar

Send us a text 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 brand… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes IET SWA...

2 months ago

10 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Experts Clarify RCD Use After Type B Confusion

Send us a text 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 electrical testing rules come into force in the UK… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes RF Solutions Hornet 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/RFSol...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Will This Life-Saving Socket Replace AFDDs?

Send us a text 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 security … Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes CI Max - A Socket To Rival AFDDs 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CIMax CI Max - Enquire 👉 https...

3 months ago

12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Can You Do It? Yes. Should You? Hmm…

Send us a text 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 simulation game that’s become an unlikely hit…with teenagers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes PV Stop 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/PVStop PV...

3 months ago

12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

'Electricians’ Underground Drug Plot Blows Up!

Send us a text 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 Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Stay Energy Safe 👉 https://www.stayenergysafe.co.uk/electricity Learn more about the WagoBox Pro 👉 https://www.youtube.c...

3 months ago

12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Rust on a Socket...Wait Until You See the Price?!

Send us a text 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 electric tractor has arrived, and it’s creating a mini boom for rural contractors… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Download Signify LumX...

3 months ago

11 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Electricians Warned Over AFDDs and Low Smoke Cables

Send us a text 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? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes BEAMA AFDD Tecnhical Bulletin 👉 https://www.beama.org.uk/resourceLibrary/technical-bulletin...

4 months ago

12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

Apprentice Route For Electricians Is ‘BROKEN’

Send us a text 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 the anti-theft rally in London… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Niglon Protego 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/NiglonProtego Wieland we...

4 months ago

13 minutes

Electrical News Weekly

ECA Slams Classroom Electrician Courses!

Send us a text The ECA has slammed classroom electrician courses as ‘a waste of money’… …the trade is warned over death-trap telescopic ladders… …and we meet the blind electrician who fixes appliances for a living… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Free Further Electrical Design training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/furth...

4 months ago

12 minutes