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...
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. ==================...
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...
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...
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. ==========...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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/...
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...
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. =====...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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:/...
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....
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-...
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...