IET Raises Alarm Over Sustained Overloads 🚨

Send us a textThe 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 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/iet-raises-alarm-over-sustained-overloads===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasyDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENWChumpFix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 15/12/202500:49 The IET Warns Trade About Solar Panel Overloads02:18 Firm Fined After Apprentice Falls From Height03:39 Govt Blocks Sale Of Downlight To Electricians04:34 Have You Ever Been Cut By Steel Trunking?05:10 Meet The ChumpFix L06:35 Ledvances's New Lighting Control System07:08 Quinetic System - No Wires, No Batteries07:51 Electricians Diary 2026 Now Available08:24 Learner Of The Week09:14 Tea Break With Quickwire10:00 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup12:21 Thanks To Our Premium Partners13:06 Challenge Words & Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a textAre 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 in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/new-rules-thousands-of-electricians-unqualified-overnight===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enwDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 08/12/202500:49 Are You Still Qualified As An Electrician?02:43 MCS Suspends 3 Members After Cash For Cert Scandal03:32 Fine For Company After Wind Farm Injury04:36 Contractor Pays Homeowner £390,000 After Fire05:05 An eFIXX Recommended Safe Isolation Kit05:55 Loft Crawl Board For Electricians06:27 Linian Unveils Clip For Cable Trays07:01 UKs First Sungrow Powerstack Install07:47 Learner Of The Week08:30 Tea Break With Quickwire09:05 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup11:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners12:00 Challenge Words & Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a textWe 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 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 ===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENWChumpFix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 01/12/202500:43 New Service Allows You To legally Remove Cutout Fuses03:07 Loose Wire Caused Containership Bridge Collapse04:41 Govt Announces Expansion Of Boiler Upgrade Scheme05:29 DIY Home Battery Storage - Is It Even Legal?06:00 Meet The Sungrow Powerstack06:44 Circuit Protection Meets Lego?07:44 Ledvance Smart Lighting Controls 07:52 Axiom Vault Hits The Market08:22 New EV Charger Circuit protection From Häger08:57 New Kit From Navitas 09:35 Learner Of The Week10:20 Tea Break With Quickwire11:08 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup13:06 Thanks To Our Premium Partners13:45 Challenge Words & Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a textA 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 every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode - it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/footballer-electrocuted-by-light-fixed-with-sellotapeLearn More about NightSearcher 👉 www.nightsearcher.co.uk/EFIXXLearn More about Sungrow 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SungrowWebinar===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enwDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 24/11/202500:46 Footballer Electrocuted By Light ‘Fixed With Sellotape’01:56 Hotel Fined For Fire Safety Breaches02:26 NICEIC To Deliver MCS Installer Scheme02:59 Is This The Worlds Worst Power Tool?04:00 How To Mitigate Heat Pump Noise04:46 Data Centres Could Heat Your Home05:55 Sungrow 3 Phase Battery & Inverter Now In The UK06:54 The Most Beautiful Light Switch Ever Produced?08:17 Rechargeable Head Torch Designed For Sparks09:08 Learner Of The Week10:10 Tea Break With Quickwire11:02 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup13:08 Thanks To Our Premium Partners13:40 Challenge Words & Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a textA 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 association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show Notes:Catch all the stories, links, and product info from this episode — it’s all waiting for you in the show notes at 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/revealed-the-real-source-of-soaring-solar-fires===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENWChumpFix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 17/11/202500:47 The Real Reasons Behind Shock Rise In Solar Panel Fires03:39 95% of EV Chargers Installed Without Risk Assessments05:05 Half of Branded Vans Have Experienced Theft05:58 Nightsearcher Unveils New Worklight07:05 Sungrow Expands Network07:50 Awaab's Law - How To Stay Compliant09:19 Envirovent Solutions10:39 Aquair Water To Air Heater11:40 Learner of The Week12:30 Tea Break With Quickwire13:20 Joe & Gary's Ex Learner Wins an Award13:40 Thanks To Our Premium Partners14:25 Challenge Words 7 Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a textSmart 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 Weekly in association with Sungrow , making every Watt count since 1997 , whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show NotesNew Nightsearcher Worklights 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/NightsearcherENWCode eFIXX For 10% OffNew Rako DIN Module 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/RakoDINmoduleGame On With MK 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/GameOnWithMKCheck out Sungrow 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SUNGROWENWCheck Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENWLearn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENWJoin The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/Check Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENWEnter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeekGet Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 10/11/202500:46 The Real Reason Smart Meters Are Going Rogue...02:08 Probe Into Allegations Of Apprentices Buying Exam Papers02:46 Govt Appoints Sole Certifier Of Heat Pump Installs04:01 New Test Cert Laws Come In This Week05:00 Sungrow Innovations05:31 Great Solutions From Flex 706:42 Rako Unveils New DIN Module07:37 New Worklights From Nightsearcher 08:16 Game On With MK - Brilliant Prizes Up For Grabs08:55 Learner Of The Week09:34 Tea Break With Quickwire10:31 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup12:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners12:59 Challenge Words & Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a textGoogle 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 association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show NotesGoogle Pulls Plug on Smart Home Kit 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Articles/Nest-Users-Caught-Out-as-Google-Ends-Smart-Thermostat-SupportThe Ugly Truth About Smoke Alarms 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJl08r1jMxgGTEC Commercial Solar Course 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/GTECCommercialSolar7 Core Electrical 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/7CoreElectricalEW Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EWGroupEvergy 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EvergyConsumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorldLearn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENWJoin The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/Check Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENWCheck Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENWEnter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeekGet Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enwCPN Cudis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPNCUDISENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENWChumpFix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 03/11/202500:36 Google Pulls Plug on Smart Home Kit02:20 Trade Warned - Insurance Won't Pay Out Because Of This04:47 The Trade Reacts To The UKs Voltage Change04:48 Commercial Solar Training Course From GTEC05:52 Check Out 7 Core Electrical06:44 Learn More About EW Group07:29 Check Out Evergy08:00 Learner Of The Week09:02 TeaBreak With Quickwire09:55 Challenge Words & Winners10:25 eFIXX Fantasy League Rundown11:52 Thanks To Our Premium Partners12:30 Thanks For Watching!=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a texteFIXX 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 Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show NotesMCS Announcement 👉 https://mcscertified.com/grace-period-extension-for-solar-mounting-products-that-lost-certification-on-10-may/Learn More About Solis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SolisEnergyHensel SWA 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/HenselSWAVelocity Pro Gear 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/VelocityProGearUse Code EFIXXConsumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorldLearn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENWJoin The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/Check Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENWCheck Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENWEnter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeekGet Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENWCPN Cudis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPNCUDISENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 27/10/202501:01 Controversial Changes Proposed to the nation’s voltage…03:50 Another Fake Spark Is UnMasked04:50 Huge IKEA Solar Panel Fire 05:42 MCS Extends Solar Mounting Products Grace Period06:31 Solis Unveils New Solar Kit08:02 Hensel Reveals New SWA Junction Boxes08:44 Robus Is Going Green09:26 Special Offer From Velocity Pro Gear10:25 Learner Of The Week11:51 Tea Break With Quickwire12:47 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup15:06 Thanks To Our Premium Partners15:50 Challenge Words & Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a textAn 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 circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show NotesCheck Out Sync Energy 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SyncEnergyENWIntegral LED 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/IntegralLEDSign Up For Greencable 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/greencableLearn More About Solis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SolisEnergyMarshall Tufflex Sustainability 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/MTSustainabilityFree Diverted Neutral Training 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/DNCCheck Out Eleven Energy 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ElevenEnergyEleven Energy Livestream 👉 https://youtube.com/live/3Chj17mmzeMHager Sustainability 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/HagerSustainabilityVelocity Pro Gear 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/VelocityProGearUse Code EFIXXConsumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorldLearn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENWJoin The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/Check Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENWCheck Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENWEnter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeekGet Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enwCPN Cudis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPNCUDISENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 20/10/202500:55 Expert ‘Losing Sleep’ Over Cut-Out Fuses02:42 £1/3 Million Bill After DIY Wiring04:08 Can You Identify a Cowboy Installer?05:41 Joe Has Joined The Battery Brigade06:29 Solis Unveils New Kit 08:03 Sync Energy Home Energy Management08:48 Integral LED Reimagines Fire Rated Downlights09:36 Marshall Tufflex Sustainability Targets 👏10:18 Exciting News From Greencable11:00 Hager Opens New Telford Site11:48 Special Offer From Velocity Pro Gear12:52 Learner Of The Week13:36 Tea Break With Quickwire14:15 Thanks To Our Premium Partners14:57 Challenge Words & Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation

Send us a textOver 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 association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.======================Show NotesCirculation Pump Recall 👉 https://tucsonpumps.com/serial-number-checking-tool/Beama Low Voltage Best Practice 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BEAMALVGuidanceFree Makita Battery Deal 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/MakitaBatteryDealFree eFIXX CPD Courses 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/#/homeCheck Out OpenSolar 👉 https://www.opensolar.com/Velocity Pro Gear 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/VelocityProGearUse Code EFIXXConsumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorldLearn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENWJoin The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/Check Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENWCheck Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENWEnter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeekGet Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved===============================================Thanks to our premium partners:Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENWCPN Cudis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPNCUDISENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enwCED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 13/10/202500:53 114,000 Circulating Pumps Urgently Recalled02:10 Watch Out For Counterfeit ATEX Kit02:58 Safety Campaign on Low Voltage Switchboards03:51 Free Makita Battery Deal04:42 New Periodic Testing Rules Unveiled05:26 4 New Low Carbon Work Categories05:43 IKEA Starts Selling Solar & Heat Pumps In The UK06:15 V-TAC Unveils Portable Power Range06:37 Vestel Showcases New EV Charger06:54 Lightweight Solar Panels For Weak Roofs07:28 Check Out OpenSolar For Entering the PV World07:58 Don't Miss This Special Offer From Velocity08:55 Learner Of The Week09:48 Tea Break With Quickwire10:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners11:09 Challenge Words & Winners=============================================#enw #electricians #electricalinstallation