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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. =====...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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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...