Electrical News Weekly eFIXX

Electricians have begun giving their feedback on a fast tracked change to the Wiring Regs governing RCDs……a house builder is fined half a million pounds over a cable strike where a worker suffered burns to his face……and could the trade be allowed to park on double yellow lines?… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.============================================Show Notes 🗒️The...

Welcome to our ONE HUNDREDTH news weekly!In this week’s news…A special amendment to the Wiring Regs is being fast tracked after reports that RCDs are being incorrectly connected to solar and and battery systems…..installers are warned that a new UK cyber law is set to ban a raft of smart home kit……and are you ready for the footballing event of the year?Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesal...

Rogue traders are damaging the market for solar panels, heat pumps and other renewable technologies, says Which magazine and a group of top organisations...…we reveal the weird and wonderful applications for solar panels……and more details emerge about the death of celebrity electrician George Gilbey…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.============================================...

An eFIXX investigation reveals that heat pump installers are routinely installing the WRONG type of RCDs……we meet the apprentice electrician who’s earning an annual salary of £77,000……and, is it a bulb or a lamp? We shed light on the big debate…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.============================================Show Notes 🗒️Type B MCBs and RCDs, Clearing Up the Confu...

Government doubles down on street charging despite eFIXX revelations…the Government doubles down on street charging of electric vehicles despite eFIXX revelations about growing safety concerns……a court fines top electrical contractor NG Bailey after a worker is killed on a hospital project in Aberdeen…… and the hunt is on to find the electrical firm with the punniest name…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or ...

Expert alert over electrocution risk from on-street EV chargingAs the Government announces subsidies for on-street EV charging, experts reveal to us their grave concerns about the risk to pedestrians of electrocution……a man has been arrested following the death of electrician and TV star George Gilbey on a site in Essex……and the van mods that could see your insurance bills soar…Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, whether you're listening in the van, on sit...