Best EFIXX Podcasts (2026)

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The MCB Debate That's Dividing The Industry... 13:50

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13d ago13:50

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Send us a text An 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 asso…

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IET Raises Alarm Over Sustained Overloads 🚨 11:55

10d ago11:55

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Send us a text The 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 , …

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NEW RULES: Thousands Of Electricians Unqualified Overnight 10:56

17d ago10:56

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Send us a text Are 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 …

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Revealed: The Way To LEGALLY Remove The Cut-Out Fuse 13:31

1M ago13:31

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Send us a text We 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 ,…

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Footballer Electrocuted By Light ‘Fixed With Sellotape’ 13:04

1M ago13:04

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Send us a text A 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…

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Revealed: The REAL Fire Risks Hiding in UK Solar Installations 15:47

1M ago15:47

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Send us a text A 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 asso…

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Revealed: The REAL Reason Smart Meters Are Going Rogue... 12:21

2M ago12:21

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Send us a text Smart 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 Wee…

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Google Just Made Millions Of Smart Thermostats Dumb... 11:28

2M ago11:28

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Send us a text Google 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 assoc…

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Exclusive: Grid Bosses Set to Change UK Voltage 14:54

2M ago14:54

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Send us a text eFIXX 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 W…

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Why Is the Electrical Industry Ignoring This? 16:22

2M ago16:22

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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 …

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‘Serious Shock Risk’ Prompts Massive Product Recall 12:33

3M ago12:33

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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…

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He Claimed to be an NICEIC Electrician... Big Mistake 14:37

3M ago14:37

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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…

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Hidden Dangers In Solar Inverters - IET Warns Electricians 15:49

3M ago15:49

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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, y…

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Battery Supplier Pulls Plug On UK Market! 13:10

3M ago13:10

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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, …

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National Grid Wants To Move Electricity Meters To The Garden 17:57

4M ago17:57

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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 Consu…

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You’re Guilty Until Proven Innocent, Says NICEIC! 24:25

4M ago24:25

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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,…

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Wiring Regs Can Be Broken, Says IET! 22:33

4M ago22:33

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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 …

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Cut-Out Fuse Removal - Yes, No… or Maybe? 15:38

5M ago15:38

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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 s…

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IET Warning on Outdoor Electrics 12:10

5M ago12:10

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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 👉 h…

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Trade Clashes Over Installs In Meter Boxes 11:12

5M ago11:12

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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…

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Urgent Govt Warning: These Double Sockets Can Kill! 12:21

5M ago12:21

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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, whet…

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Govt’s Cable Plan Sparks Safety Fears ⚠️ 15:54

6M ago15:54

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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 s…

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NICEIC Warns Electricians on Outdoor Consumer Units 12:09

6M ago12:09

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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 a…

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Win for Electricians: Govt Makes Testing Compulsory 11:56

6M ago11:56

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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 saf…

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The Solar Export Loophole No One’s Talking About! 15:23

6M ago15:23

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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…

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IET Intervenes In Live Testing Debate... 14:45

7M ago14:45

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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…

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NICEIC Warns Trade On Neutral Connections‼️ 26:10

7M ago26:10

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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, whet…

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IET Warns: Neutral Current Diversions Can Hit 67 Amps ⚡️ 14:19

7M ago14:19

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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…

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Experts Warn: Crisis Looms For UK Electricians! 17:42

7M ago17:42

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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 a…

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‘Kill Switches’ Discovered in Chinese Solar Inverters 18:36

7M ago18:36

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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 th…

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MCS Announces Big Change in Solar Install Standard 14:27

8M ago14:27

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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 uni…

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Govt Makes Solar Panels Compulsory 12:34

8M ago12:34

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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://asse…

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Govt Moves to Control Home Batteries & EV Chargers 14:00

8M ago14:00

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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 d…

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MCS Was a Barrier.... Until Now! 12:52

8M ago12:52

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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…

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Electricians Keep Getting These 8 Things Wrong 13:42

9M ago13:42

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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 LumX…

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IET Gives Verdict On SWA Cables With Solar 10:51

9M ago10:51

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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 …

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Experts Clarify RCD Use After Type B Confusion 13:35

9M ago13:35

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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 listeni…

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Will This Life-Saving Socket Replace AFDDs? 12:54

9M ago12:54

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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 …

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Can You Do It? Yes. Should You? Hmm… 12:17

10M ago12:17

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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 …

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'Electricians’ Underground Drug Plot Blows Up! 12:16

10M ago12:16

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Send us a text A drug gang posing as electricians causes an underground cable to explode… …we salute six of the best inventions by the trade, for the trade… …and an interview with a spark ends up in a budding love story... Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============…

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Rust on a Socket...Wait Until You See the Price?! 11:52

10M ago11:52

11:52

Send us a text Demand from hipsters is creating a super premium market for sockets – and some eye catching prices… ….a Middlesborough electrician is jailed over a solar installation scam… …and – are you sitting down, Jeremy Clarkson? – the electric tractor has arrived, and it’s creating a mini boom for rural contractors… Welcome to Electrical News …

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Electricians Warned Over AFDDs and Low Smoke Cables 12:45

10M ago12:45

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Send us a text The trade is warned over fake news about AFDDs and low smoke cables… …a Government department accuses Tesla over the electrocution of an electrician… …and the NICEIC clamps down on CPDs. Are YOU up to date with continuous learning? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesa…

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Apprentice Route For Electricians Is ‘BROKEN’ 13:23

10M ago13:23

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Send us a text The apprentice system for recruiting electricians is ‘broken’, say critics… …the government orders a major recall of three-pin 13A plugs supplied to the trade… …and an electrician’s tools are stolen – days after she attended the anti-theft rally in London… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on sit…

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ECA Slams Classroom Electrician Courses! 12:36

11M ago12:36

12:36

Send us a text The ECA has slammed classroom electrician courses as ‘a waste of money’… …the trade is warned over death-trap telescopic ladders… …and we meet the blind electrician who fixes appliances for a living… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down …

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Engineer Dies in Live Working Accident 11:12

11M ago11:12

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Send us a text Investigators reveal how an engineer died while live working on board a luxury super yacht… …MCS unveils the long-awaited changes to its certification process…. …and thieves dig up copper cables days before the opening ceremony of a showpiece EV charging station… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, your easy one stop shop for all thin…

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Identified: Electrical Fault Behind Double Deaths 11:43

11M ago11:43

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Send us a text A coroner has written to Hotpoint after a grandmother and her disabled son perished in a house fire caused by an electrical fault… …a roofer is electrocuted while working on a house in Northern Ireland… …and a new law says builders must reveal how they handle retention cash… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar…

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Campaign Against DIY Electrics After Toddler Dies in Fire 12:08

11M ago12:08

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Send us a text The trade is launching a major campaign to tackle DIY electrics after a three-year-old boy dies in a fire… …BT axes its plan to turn roadside cabinets into EV chargers… …and electrical contractors prepare to head to Westminster to demand action on tool theft… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, yo…

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Experts Give Verdict on the Cable Overload Row 11:21

12M ago11:21

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Send us a text The authors of the Wiring Regulations weigh in on the cable overloading debate… …how a mis-connected CT clamp led to a homeowner being charged £5 to boil a kettle… ...and an electrical crime arrives on the doorstep of eFIXX headquarters… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop …

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IET Acts Over Consumer Unit Ratings 12:07

12M ago12:07

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Send us a text The IET urgently clarifies the rules on the rated current of consumer units following reports of poor practice in the trade… …a contracting firm is fined £120,000 after a solar panel installer falls from a roof in Salisbury… … and the Government unveils plans to make public charger installations easier… Welcome to Electrical News Wee…

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MCS Scheme Gets Biggest Shakeup In Its History 11:21

1y ago11:21

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Send us a text The Microgeneration Certification Scheme is set for the biggest shakeup in its history… …an industry leader slams electricians for using certs as a weapon to get paid… ……and a 21-year-old tourist is taking legal action after receiving an electric shock from a floodlight in a London park… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in associati…