NICEIC Warns Electricians on Outdoor Consumer Units
Episode description
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 thefts?
Join Joe Robinson as he breaks down the latest news in the electrical industry, saving you time and keeping you informed.
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Show notes
Asbestos :
https://www.irwinmitchell.com/news-and-insights/newsandmedia/2025/july/lawyers-investigate-following-electricians-asbestos-cancer-death
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asbestos-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/asbestos-general-information
eFIXX Lithium Battery Tests
https://youtu.be/Qp1dUpZZOBY?si=CgZq0o-GR6hyZhDu
Maus Stixx
https://www.youtube.com/live/v82XnJgA4ZQ?si=Hm1CKIVDLDe0G3xO
https://hub.efixx.co.uk/MAUSStixx
Safe isolation app
https://tradefoxapp.com/
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Timestamps:
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 14th July 2025
00:31 NICEIC Consumer unit warning
01:48 The rise of fake electrical kit
03:00 Tougher sentences for tool theft
03:20 Asbestos appeal
05:15 Battery fires
05:50 Product focus - Fire, Safety & Security
06:00 Linian - Cable Tray Clip
06:38 Maus Stixx - Fire Suppression (link and products)
07:30 Cablecraft pink sleeving
08:00 Beny solar shut down
08:20 Tradefox - safe isolation
08:50 Learner of the week
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