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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

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11:12

Trade Clashes Over Installs In Meter Boxes

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/08/04

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 👉

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12:21

Urgent Govt Warning: These Double Sockets Can Kill!

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/07/28

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 👉

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15:54

Govt’s Cable Plan Sparks Safety Fears ⚠️

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/07/21

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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12:09

NICEIC Warns Electricians on Outdoor Consumer Units

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/07/14

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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11:56

Win for Electricians: Govt Makes Testing Compulsory

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/07/07

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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15:23

The Solar Export Loophole No One’s Talking About!

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/06/30

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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14:45

IET Intervenes In Live Testing Debate...

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/06/23

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

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26:10

NICEIC Warns Trade On Neutral Connections‼️

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/06/16

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 👉

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14:19

IET Warns: Neutral Current Diversions Can Hit 67 Amps ⚡️

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/06/09

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 👉

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17:42

Experts Warn: Crisis Looms For UK Electricians!

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/06/02

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 👉

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18:36

‘Kill Switches’ Discovered in Chinese Solar Inverters

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/05/27

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

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14:27

MCS Announces Big Change in Solar Install Standard

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/05/19

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....

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12:34

Govt Makes Solar Panels Compulsory

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/05/12

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 👉

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14:00

Govt Moves to Control Home Batteries & EV Chargers

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/05/09

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 👉

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12:52

MCS Was a Barrier.... Until Now!

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/04/28

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 👉

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13:42

Electricians Keep Getting These 8 Things Wrong

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/04/22

Send us a text This Flexible Clamp Makes Current Checks Easy 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/9AlbytwwqdA Chauvin Arnoux MA400D 👉 https://catalog.chauvin-arnoux.co.uk/uk_en/digiflex.html NVC Competition 👉 https://www.nvcuk.com/news/view/the-%E2%80%98don%E2%80%99t-look-back-in-hunger%E2%80%99-sales-promotion-%E2%80%93-now-live!-134 Download Signify LumXpert 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LumXpert Use code eFIXX30 for 30% OFF ====================== Thanks to our premium partners: Sunsynk 👉 htt...

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10:51

IET Gives Verdict On SWA Cables With Solar

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/04/14

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...

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13:35

Experts Clarify RCD Use After Type B Confusion

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/04/07

Send us a text Experts 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 wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes RF Solutions Hornet 👉

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12:54

Will This Life-Saving Socket Replace AFDDs?

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/03/31

Send us a text A 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 Notes CI Max - A Socket To Rival AFDDs 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CIMax CI Max - Enquire 👉

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12:17

Can You Do It? Yes. Should You? Hmm…

Electrical News Weekly ·

2025/03/24

Send us a text Is 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 wholesale counter. ====================== Show Notes PV Stop 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/PVStop

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