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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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Episodes

The UK Government is Cracking Down on Electrical Safety

Send us a text The government gets tough on electrical safety in council housing... A copper thief suffers an 11kV shock and third-degree burns... And a nationwide Toolstation poll answers a question that's dogged the trade for decades: Just what is the electrical trade's favourite biscuit? ===================================== Show note links UK Government electrical safety consultation NAPIT Welsh electrical regulation guidance Monetise your EV charger with Monta Co-Charger ===================...

Jun 20, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 8

DIYer Electrocuted After Drilling Through Underground Cable

Send us a text A Swindon man is electrocuted after drilling into a mains electricity cable under his garden... We reveal the three greatest hazards to electrical contractors installing solar panels... The fake branded tools aimed at getting unsuspecting electricians to part with their cash... And the easy-to-install Wallbox Pulsar Max EV charging point finally arrives in the UK... Show note links ==================================== Register for the Installer Show 21 - 23rd June ================...

Jun 13, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Fake Electrical Test Reports Risk Lives Says IET

Send us a text Many inspections of electrical installations are totally substandard and even fake, says a shock report from the IET... We reveal the technology that will create a boom in work for electricians... And the results are in from the eFIXX survey. Should you wrap your van or does it just attract tool thieves? Show note links Exposed: The national wiring scandal putting lives at risk What is an EICR? Heat pump training from Stiebel Eltron Ansell Prism Pro downlights Register of Tradeswo...

Jun 06, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Electrical Contractor fined £17,000 following death

Send us a text In this week's Electrical News Weekly. Irish electrical contractor received a £17,000 fine following the death of a security guard. Google uses AI technology to help UK Power networks digitise hand-drawn cable maps. Plus new products from Craig & Derricot, Aico, Ansell and Wiha. Links New BS7671 Amd 2 Circuit Protection CPD Safe Dig Procedure eFIXX EV Charger Playlist Wiha Pocket Max Review Join us at the Installer Show =================================== 00:00 Electrical News...

May 30, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The World's Fastest Electric Vehicle Charger, and Robot Electricians are Here

Send us a text In this week's Electrical News Weekly. Shell and ABB announce the world's fastest EV charger. Robot electricians arrive in Japan and the UK gets wired to solar energy from Morocco. ABB Terra 360 EV charger Nio Battery Swap station Circular Lighting Live Octopus Energy Morocco solar project NAPIT EV Charging guide ================================ Send in a press release for the next edition If you like words and pictures here's the video version...

May 23, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 4

More UK Government CASH for EV Charger Installations

Send us a text Coming up in Electrical News Weekly. Up to £30,000 OZEV funding for EV chargers in residential car parks. Power your home with Vehicle to Home, V2H, with a new charger from Indra. Signify UVC Technology Dangerous energy saving kit Fake Cables Schneider 18th Edition Amendment 2 eBook...

May 09, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 3

REVEALED: The UK's Van Theft Hotspots & a new deal for Ohme

Send us a text In today's electrical news, we meet the Ruddling family from Colchester and learn the secret solution to their condensation nightmares. We discover the difference between square and round holes in consumer units and we reveal the UK's worst hotspot for van theft. Show note links Replenishh announces a new partnership with Ohme Ansell Prism Pro - selectable colour temperature downlights eFIXX Ventilation CPD Lewden round vs square consumer units...

May 02, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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