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

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...

10-20
16:22

‘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...

10-13
12:33

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. ==================...

10-06
14:37

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...

09-29
15:49

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...

09-22
13:10

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. ==========...

09-15
17:57

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...

09-08
24:25

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...

08-26
22:33

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...

08-18
15:38

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...

08-11
12:10

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/...

08-04
11:12

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...

07-28
12:21

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. =====...

07-21
15:54

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...

07-14
12:09

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 ...

07-07
11:56

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 ...

06-30
15:23

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...

06-23
14:45

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:/...

06-16
26:10

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....

06-09
14:19

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-...

06-02
17:42

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