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Electrical News Weekly
eFIXX
173 episodes
6 days ago
Send us a text Smart meters are starting to make major mistakes: we reveal the hidden reason why… …a probe is launched into allegations that apprentice electricians bought exam papers for £45… …and the Government unveils its controversial choice as its sole certifier of heat pump installs…can you guess who it is yet?… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale co...
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Send us a text Smart meters are starting to make major mistakes: we reveal the hidden reason why… …a probe is launched into allegations that apprentice electricians bought exam papers for £45… …and the Government unveils its controversial choice as its sole certifier of heat pump installs…can you guess who it is yet?… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale co...
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Electrical News Weekly
Revealed: The REAL Reason Smart Meters Are Going Rogue...
Send us a text Smart meters are starting to make major mistakes: we reveal the hidden reason why… …a probe is launched into allegations that apprentice electricians bought exam papers for £45… …and the Government unveils its controversial choice as its sole certifier of heat pump installs…can you guess who it is yet?… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale co...
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6 days ago
12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Google Just Made Millions Of Smart Thermostats Dumb...
Send us a text 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home kit including the popular Nest thermostats… …electricians are warning their customers that if smoke alarms are out of date, insurance firms won’t pay up… …and the trade digests the news that change is on the cards for the UK’s voltage… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale cou...
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1 week ago
11 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Exclusive: Grid Bosses Set to Change UK Voltage
Send us a text 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 has been marred…by a huge solar panel fire on the roof of its flagship store… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the...
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2 weeks ago
14 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Why Is the Electrical Industry Ignoring This?
Send us a text 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 cowboy renewable installer… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Not...
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
‘Serious Shock Risk’ Prompts Massive Product Recall
Send us a text 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 increasing volume of critical electrical kit that’s turning out to be fake… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesa...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
He Claimed to be an NICEIC Electrician... Big Mistake
Send us a text 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 netting on your panels to beat the birds… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ==================...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Hidden Dangers In Solar Inverters - IET Warns Electricians
Send us a text 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 over here to steal our sparks… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Battery Supplier Pulls Plug On UK Market!
Send us a text 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 ain’t as simple as you think… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Sho...
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1 month ago
13 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
National Grid Wants To Move Electricity Meters To The Garden
Send us a text 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 test? We reflect on 25 years of the eye exam… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ==========...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
You’re Guilty Until Proven Innocent, Says NICEIC!
Send us a text 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 damage… or even electrocution? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Sh...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Wiring Regs Can Be Broken, Says IET!
Send us a text 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 Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Consumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.c...
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2 months ago
22 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Cut-Out Fuse Removal - Yes, No… or Maybe?
Send us a text 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 money… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Consumer Unit Wo...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
IET Warning on Outdoor Electrics
Send us a text 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 electrocuted on a farm in Yorkshire… ====================== Show Notes Consumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorld Viper Clip Challenge Word Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ViperClip IET Guide to Temporary Electrical Syste...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Trade Clashes Over Installs In Meter Boxes
Send us a text 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 ‘glitchbusters’… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Join The eFIXX Fantasy League 👉 https://spark.efixx.co.uk/eFIXX-Fantasy-Football/...
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3 months ago
11 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Urgent Govt Warning: These Double Sockets Can Kill!
Send us a text 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 information to householders grappling with complex kit, says the IET… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes Socket Product Codes 👉 https://w...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Govt’s Cable Plan Sparks Safety Fears ⚠️
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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3 months ago
15 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
NICEIC Warns Electricians on Outdoor Consumer Units
Send us a text 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 also discuss the alarming rise of fake electrical kits flooding the UK market, including cables and tools that could jeopardise your work and safety. Plus, is the government finally listening to the trade regarding the ongoing issue of tool th...
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4 months ago
12 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Win for Electricians: Govt Makes Testing Compulsory
Send us a text 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 popularity of solar panels on balconies. Stay informed about these changes in electrical safety testing and their impacts. eFIXX TV Discussion - DIY Balcony Solar - https://www.youtube.com/live/EZv7ibLVj0E?si=wslww8fAMAGJ36qt&t=3196 ...
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4 months ago
11 minutes

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 ...
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4 months 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...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

Electrical News Weekly
Send us a text Smart meters are starting to make major mistakes: we reveal the hidden reason why… …a probe is launched into allegations that apprentice electricians bought exam papers for £45… …and the Government unveils its controversial choice as its sole certifier of heat pump installs…can you guess who it is yet?… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale co...