Electrical News Weekly
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Episodes
Burnham Set To Axe Renewable Grant To Fund Defence
Send us Fan MailHeat pump grants face the chop, a cable recall raises fire-performance concerns, ...and dangerous electrical work lands two Irish tradesmen in court. ...Plus smarter lighting controls, an apprentice tool giveaway and a sparky chasing a £501,000 checkout against Luke Littler.Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly
Stop using the current Wiring Regs, electricians warned
Send us Fan MailThe Brown Book bows out on 15 October...Irish solar firms face a bid rigging investigation...and a fatal ladder incident brings a suspended jail sentence. Plus turning cable offcuts into cash, Stelrad’s electric column radiators and a solar-powered school run.Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=wiring-re
UK Government Issues Tesla Battery Fire Warning
Send us Fan MailTesla Powerwall 2 fire warning, EAS qualification changes and a fake MCS portal targeting installers. Plus aluminium cable terminations, a 22kW FastAmps charger and the latest electrical products.Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode:https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=tesla-powerwall-fire-warning-eas-mcs-scamFind the Tesla notice, EAS/NICEI
The 16A Plug With A Shocking Problem...
Send us Fan MailThe government alerts the trade over big-brand 16A plugs and sockets…….your cable clips could be putting lives at risk, says a manufacturers body……and a builder is caught using twin-and-earth…as an extension lead…Full stories, sources and product links:https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-Ne...Electrical News Weekly, episode 218 — 28 September 2026.In association with Shelly, helping
Electricians Warned About Serious AI Dangers
Send us Fan MailElectricians are warned against asking ChatGPT and other AIs about the Wiring Regulations……the death of a London couple in a Spanish hot tub is blamed on electrocution……and did you know that vaping in your van could be illegal?Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management.=====================
Government Warns of EV Charger Fire Risk
Send us Fan MailThe UK government has issued a special warning about the fire risk from a major brand of EV charger…Napit issues fresh advice to electricians on the practice of borrowing concealed cable zones in residential jobs…….and the clever drilling technique that put a cable under a railway track…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter
Plug-In Solar Legal... Are Batteries Next?
Send us Fan MailThe UK government considers how plug-in batteries could become a fixture in British homes……the trade warns that it can no longer afford to take on apprentices……and a power drill is removed from the scene of an electrocution in Southampton…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management.=========
IET Issues Urgent Island Mode Earthing Guidance ⚠️
Send us Fan MailThe IET unveils urgent guidance on solar panel installs……the Health and Safety Executive issues an alert over high voltage switchgear……and an electrician is stuck for six hours in an illuminated sign, 130 feet above the ground…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management.=====================
UK Government Orders Destruction Of Double-Gang Sockets ⚠️
Send us Fan MailThe UK government orders the immediate destruction of shipments of double-gang sockets…… a shocking survey reveals just how common electrical incidents are on the job.…..and, after an epic battle of wills, plug-in solar kit finally hits the supermarket shelves this week…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and be
Sparks Warned of Hidden Risks With Cross-Pavement EV Charging
Send us Fan MailThe author of the Wiring Regs, the IET, steps in as cross-pavement EV charging rolls out across the UK……we meet the electricians who have single handedly re-invented the lightning conductor process……and, what’s the worst day you’ve ever had on the tools? Installers share their war stories…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smart
Electricity Meters Wired Backwards ‘Causing Grid Chaos’ ⚠️
Send us Fan MailElectricity meters which have been fitted backwards are causing chaos on the network, say grid chiefs……an electrician suffers a serious leg injury after a fall at a nuclear power plant……and the government warns the trade about an exploding hammer drill that’s hit the market…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings an
Grid Chiefs Deleted Records? Power Cut Warning Exposed!
Send us Fan MailThe trade is warned about the risk of network faults after an alleged cover up by grid chiefs……the government is set to give millions of free plug-in batteries to low-income homes……and a guttering firm is charged with corporate manslaughter over the electrocution of one its workers…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buil
Plug-In Batteries Spark New Safety Battle!
Send us Fan MailElectricians are set to be caught in the crossfire AGAIN as the trade gears up for a fresh battle over plug-in batteries……the government acts over the branded light switch with a high risk of electric shock……and Siemens’ circuit breaker from the future finally lands – at £600 a pop!Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buil
Revealed: The Police Sell Electricians’ Stolen Tools
Send us Fan MailIt’s been revealed that police forces are selling tools stolen from installers on eBay……an electrician who earned £150,000 a year is sacked over a biscuit……and can a heat pump keep you cool in summer? We have the answer…
Tax Bombshell: Thousands of Electricians Face Trouble!
Send us Fan MailThousands of electrical contractors miss the deadline for mandatory UK tax changes……a mining firm is fined after an electrician is killed by the blades of a huge fan……and Honeywell urgently recalls a lighting control module over fears of electric shock to installers…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better
Electricians Refuse To Install Plug-In Solar... Here's Why
Send us Fan MailInstallers REFUSE to install plug-in solar kit, says the IET… …courts hand out big fines following two high-profile electrocutions, one of a footballer and one, a 10-year-old boy… …and Octopus unveils a plug-in battery system for domestic customers…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management
The Shortcut Electricians Are Taking to Stay in Work...
Send us Fan MailThe NICEIC warns the trade over fake certs after the big qualifications shake-up ……an industry source sounds the alarm over a sharp slowdown in UK domestic work……and the IET fights back over mounting criticism, telling the trade: We DON’T live in an ivory tower…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar ba
UK Plug-In Solar Standard Is Here - But Who Wrote It?
Send us Fan MailEd Miliband shocks the industry with a fast tracked standard for plug-in solar in his ongoing battle with the electrical industry…… social landlords are told they MUST report their electrical safety checks for the first time……and the beast has landed! We check out the first 1.5 MW EV charger to land in the UK…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the wo
Miliband Says Go, The Industry Says no... Here's Why
Send us Fan MailEnergy secretary Ed Miliband picks a fight with industry bodies over plug-in solar……another smart meter roll out is on the cards despite mounting criticism……and how did YOU celebrate International Electricians Day?…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand.======================Show
Bi-Directional RCDs Unplugged - Have we got this Wrong?
Send us Fan MailWe bust the scare stories over plug-in solar and bidirectional RCDs……investigators probe a dramatic explosion at a rooftop solar install on a home in Northamptonshire……and Wago recalls a terminal block over fire fears…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand.======================Sh
Electricians Are Getting This Rule Wrong!
Send us Fan MailElectricians are misinterpreting the 20% rule with earth fault loop impedances, says an industry expert……the MCS unveils new rules for installers of renewables……and an electrician’s death is blamed on the missing label on a isolating switch…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand.=
Anger Mounts as Sparks Discover They’re ‘Unqualified’
Send us Fan Mail Anger mounts in the trade as more electricians discover they’ve been rendered unqualified by industry bodies……the IET steps into the debate over DC isolators for solar panel installs...…and supermarket Lidl unveils a home battery pack – for just £260…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery stor
The IET Just Settled The SPD Argument… Or Did They?
Send us Fan MailThe author of the Wiring Regulations, the IET, weighs into the debate over Surge Protection Devices and overcurrent protection……the Government issues an urgent alert over the mislabelling of EV charger terminals……and an electrician faces jail over fake time sheets…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar
This Tiny Regulation Change Is About to Get Expensive
Send us Fan MailWe reveal the hidden change in Amendment 4 that’s set to push up the cost of solar installs……you’re filling in your EICRs incorrectly, say industry experts……and we meet the Staffordshire electrician who skipped work one day, and ended up stunning the world…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery
Govt Crack Down on Misleading Plug-In Solar Adverts
Send us Fan MailThe Government watchdog intervenes over the marketing of plug-in solar kits……Ed Miliband gives the green light to cross-pavement EV charging……and safety chiefs issue an alert over a big brand energy storage system…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand.======================Show N
Plug-In Solar PANIC: Experts Issue Fresh Alert 🚨
Send us Fan MailElectrical safety experts issue a fresh warning over the dangers of plug-in solar kits……ANOTHER charger firm goes to the wall. Just what is going on in the EV world?……and another country puts out a plea for electricians…but you've got to like extreme weather…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar
Plug-In Solar Blocked Before It Even Starts ⚠️
Send us Fan MailPotential purchasers of plug-in solar systems are set to encounter a major setback……Ikea’s solar panel installer goes bust leaving customers high and dry……and the long-awaited launch of Amendment 4 of the Wiring Regs is marred by a renewed row over its price tag…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar b
Revealed: What's Inside BS 7671 Amendment 4?
Send us Fan MailThe IET has finally published details of the long-awaited Amendment 4 of BS 7671……Napit warns the trade not to neglect this crucial ring main test….…and pioneering battery storage brand Givenergy files a notice of its Intention to appoint an administrator… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery
Revealed: First Guidance on Shock Danger of EV Chargers...
Send us Fan MailThe first official guidance on the touch potential of EV chargers has been unveiled……sales of solar and heat pumps soar as the war in the Middle East rages……and the results are in from the big eFIXX poll on plug-in solar…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show Notes:Catch all the
At Last: Final Ruling On Single Insulation In Meter Boxes!
Send us Fan MailAt last! A final ruling on single insulation in meter boxes……the Government bans retentions and late payments……and heat pumps and solar panels are to become compulsory in new homes in England…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product i
Ed Throws Trade Bodies Into Chaos Over DIY Solar!
Send us Fan MailEnergy secretary Ed Miliband throws industry authorities into chaos over his approval for plug-in domestic solar panels… …the government gives Elon Musk the green light to sell electricity in the UK……and the alarm is raised over Chinese kit after an electrician plunged 15 feet when his ladder ‘snaps in half’…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in
Making Tax Digital: Electricians ‘Unprepared’ for Change
Send us Fan MailThe alarm is raised over thousands of electricians who are unprepared for big tax changes next month……Wales makes solar panels compulsory on new buildings……and two firms are fined after a father of three is electrocuted in a cherry picker…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show No
‘Don’t Do It’ Warns Meter-Fiddling Spark After Shop Fire!
Send us Fan MailAn electrician with a side hustle in meter tampering warns the trade off the practice after a shop burns down in Manchester……the government unveils fresh cash grants for EV charger jobs……and an installer caught drinking on the job wins £40,000 in a surprise victory…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly. We're being kept safe this week by Hochiki. Protecting people in buildings wit
Spark Quits NICEIC... Starts His Own Scheme!
Send us Fan MailAn enterprising electrician unveils a rival to the trade’s unpopular watchdog……a venerable name in electrical contracting calls in the administrators……and after the gloom, is there a boom? We explore some big opportunities for installers…======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at
Sparks Warned: Don't Touch The DNO Backboard!
Send us Fan MailDon’t mess with the backboard! That’s the plea to the trade this week following an alarming rise in alterations to DNO kit……a company implicated in the electrocution of a footballer in Portsmouth admits its guilt……and why experts are predicting that 2026 will be a ‘pressure-cooker’ year for electricians…======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product info
NICEIC Launches Jobs Site During Skills Crisis… With No Jobs
Send us Fan MailThe NICEIC unveils a jobs board to tackle the skills crisis…with NO jobs……NAPIT gives its verdict in the debate over surge protection devices……and Octopus and Ford unveil Europe’s first vehicle to grid V2G roll out…======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.
Battery Owners Beware! The Tax Man Is Coming...
Send us Fan MailOwners of solar and battery systems must tell the tax authorities if they’re earning significant money selling energy……the family of a man electrocuted by a lamppost asks why the supervising electrician hasn’t been arrested……and the blind electrician who says he’s struggling to get work…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 19
SPD's: Months of Confusion, Finally an Answer...
Send us Fan MailFinally, the trade gets an answer over whether an SPD needs an MCB……police uncover 10 lorry loads of stolen tools in Essex…is yours among them?……and, this drill can kill, the government acts over a deadly power tool…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 w
UK Voltage Change? Have Your Say...
Send us Fan MailThe nation’s electricians are being asked if we should change the UK’s voltage……a price war erupts over the yet-to-be-released edition of the Wiring Regs… …and why Chinese-made solar inverters look set to be banned…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 w
New Regs Book: What's Actually Changed?
Send us Fan MailThe authors of the Wiring Regulations reveal the final draft of Amendment 4……a fake NICEIC member is exposed in London……and a curve ball hits the debate raging over whether SPDs need an MCB…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 counter.=========
Exposed: Shocking Standards Of Solar Installs
Send us Fan MailThe Government is set to unveil huge grants for solar and battery installs for all households in a major boost to the trade…… the news comes as a whistleblower exposes the shocking standards of some publicly funded PV jobs……and a tradesman wins over £1 million after striking a cable at a UK branch of Taco Bell…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making e
The MCB Debate That's Dividing The Industry...
Send us Fan MailAn industry row has erupted over the need for an MCB to protect a surge protection device in a consumer unit…… new requirements for electrical checks are on the cards for social housing……and how would you like to work at home on 200 grand a year? The NICEIC is looking for a chief executive…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since
IET Raises Alarm Over Sustained Overloads 🚨
Send us Fan MailThe IET warns installers over sustained overloads in solar projects……the government acts over an LED downlight with a high risk of electric shock……and a judge fines an electrical contractor after an apprentice falls through a roof…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, o
NEW RULES: Thousands Of Electricians Unqualified Overnight
Send us Fan MailAre YOU still a qualified electrician? The trade reacts to sweeping changes that could limit the work you can do……the MCS suspends three contracting firms in a cash-for-certs scandal……and a power firm fined is £80,000 after an electrical technician suffers life-changing injuries from an arc flash…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt coun
Revealed: The Way To LEGALLY Remove The Cut-Out Fuse
Send us Fan MailWe reveal a new service that let’s you LEGALLY remove the cut-out fuse……investigators say a single loose wire caused a ship to crash into a bridge and kill six people……and battery packs that plug into the mains. Are they even legal?Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site,
Footballer Electrocuted By Light ‘Fixed With Sellotape’
Send us Fan MailA floodlight allegedly fixed with Sellotape has resulted in a footballer’s electrocution and charges for the firm involved……we reveal the secret to cutting noise from heat pumps…..and electricians are warned not to buy what’s being dubbed the World’s Worst Tool…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're l
Revealed: The REAL Fire Risks Hiding in UK Solar Installations
Send us Fan MailA breakthrough report names the real reasons behind the shock rise in solar panel fires……experts warn of an industry timebomb after 95 per cent of EV chargers are installed without a risk assessment……and Awaab's Law on ventilation comes into force. We check out the kit to get you compliant…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count
Revealed: The REAL Reason Smart Meters Are Going Rogue...
Send us Fan MailSmart 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
Google Just Made Millions Of Smart Thermostats Dumb...
Send us Fan MailGoogle 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 protec
Exclusive: Grid Bosses Set to Change UK Voltage
Send us Fan MaileFIXX 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
Why Is the Electrical Industry Ignoring This?
Send us Fan MailAn 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
‘Serious Shock Risk’ Prompts Massive Product Recall
Send us Fan MailOver 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
He Claimed to be an NICEIC Electrician... Big Mistake
Send us Fan MailA 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
Hidden Dangers In Solar Inverters - IET Warns Electricians
Send us Fan MailThe 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
Battery Supplier Pulls Plug On UK Market!
Send us Fan MailA 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&apo
National Grid Wants To Move Electricity Meters To The Garden
Send us Fan MailNational 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,
You’re Guilty Until Proven Innocent, Says NICEIC!
Send us Fan MailThe 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&ap
Wiring Regs Can Be Broken, Says IET!
Send us Fan MailThe 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 coun
Cut-Out Fuse Removal - Yes, No… or Maybe?
Send us Fan MailThe 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
IET Warning on Outdoor Electrics
Send us Fan MailThe 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 NotesConsumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorldViper Clip Challenge Wor
Trade Clashes Over Installs In Meter Boxes
Send us Fan MailA 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.=====================
Urgent Govt Warning: These Double Sockets Can Kill!
Send us Fan MailThe 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 do
Govt’s Cable Plan Sparks Safety Fears ⚠️
Send us Fan MailThe 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 Week
NICEIC Warns Electricians on Outdoor Consumer Units
Send us Fan MailIn 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
Win for Electricians: Govt Makes Testing Compulsory
Send us Fan MailThis 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
The Solar Export Loophole No One’s Talking About!
Send us Fan MailNo 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
IET Intervenes In Live Testing Debate...
Send us Fan MailThe 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.=====================
NICEIC Warns Trade On Neutral Connections‼️
Send us Fan MailThe 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 do
IET Warns: Neutral Current Diversions Can Hit 67 Amps ⚡️
Send us Fan MailThe 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 NotesInters
Experts Warn: Crisis Looms For UK Electricians!
Send us Fan MailExperts 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.======================Sh
‘Kill Switches’ Discovered in Chinese Solar Inverters
Send us Fan MailSo-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 counte
MCS Announces Big Change in Solar Install Standard
Send us Fan MailThe 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 NotesCED Axiom consumer units offer eFIXX TV with Hager - https://www.youtube.com/
Govt Makes Solar Panels Compulsory
Send us Fan MailThe 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 NotesExtension Lead Recallhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/680b46b59b25e1a97c9d
Govt Moves to Control Home Batteries & EV Chargers
Send us Fan MailElectricians 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.==================
MCS Was a Barrier.... Until Now!
Send us Fan MailThe 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.=======
Electricians Keep Getting These 8 Things Wrong
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IET Gives Verdict On SWA Cables With Solar
Send us Fan MailThe 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
Experts Clarify RCD Use After Type B Confusion
Send us Fan MailExperts 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 wholesal
Will This Life-Saving Socket Replace AFDDs?
Send us Fan MailA 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 No
Can You Do It? Yes. Should You? Hmm…
Send us Fan MailIs 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 w
