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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…

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IET Advisory 👉 https://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/years/2025/105-may-2025/minimizing-unnecessary-live-testing-for-initial-verification/

Electrical Safety Survey 👉 https://www.eca.co.uk/news/2025/jun/electrical-safety-survey-related-to-fires-with-solar-pv-installations

IET Releases Latest Guide 👉 https://shop.theiet.org/electrician-s-guide-to-domestic-electrical-energy-storage-systems

Free Solar Installation Training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/solar-pv-installations-with-sunsynk#/home

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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 23/06/2025
00:30 IET Intervenes In Live Testing Debate...
01:25 Come See Us at The Installer Show
01:44 Engineer Electrocuted on Superyacht, Inquest Hears
02:36 Girl Dies After Being Electrocuted on Funfair Trampoline
03:15 ECA Asks For Solar Panel Fire Help
04:32 IET Releases Latest Guide
05:18 This RCD Can Reset Itself
05:54 Sick Of Dropping Tools? Try This!
06:21 New Version Of The Sockitz Safety Shield
07:08 Kidde Unveils New Fire Alarm Controller
07:37 All The Gear You'll Need For PV Jobs
08:31 Ratio Unveils Latest EV Charger
09:09 Learner Of The Week
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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…

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NICEIC Neutral Advisory 👉 https://niceic.com/newsletter/the-importance-of-proper-connection-for-neutral-conductors/

eFIXX TV - This Solar Export Story Shouldn’t Be Possible 👉 https://youtube.com/live/EZv7ibLVj0E

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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 16/06/2025
00:34 Trade Warned About Neutral Connection Quality
01:44 Electrician Appears in Court Over Illegal Contracts
03:06 1/3rd of Landlords Could Face Up To £30,000 Fines
03:47 Govt Solar News & Installs
05:21 Join Us At The Installer Show
05:45 Visit Gary and Joe On The Hive Stand
06:40 Check Out RF Solutions
07:03 Learn More About Ratio EV
07:30 Surge Protection Devices Ltd
07:57 Impressive Kit From V-TAC
08:30 Visit The Powered Now Stand
09:00 FireAngel - Product Demos & Advice
09:28 Recessed Stevie EV Charger
09:57 Check Out The TLC Stand
10:23 UK's First Fire Rated CU Ducting System
10:53 A Brand New Nationwide Electrical Brand
11:28 Check Out The Napit Stand
11:59 Socket & See's New MFTs
12:22 Hager Are Showcasing Their Latest Innovations
13:07 Stiebel Eltron Are Launching New Heatpumps
13:38 Make Sure To Visit Klauke
14:07 Get Your Hands on CK Tools
14:40 TradeKart - Trade Materials Delivered
15:09 Protect Your Van With Van Guardian
15:47 DEKS - Protection For Your Solar Installations
16:16 Impress Clients With The CleanBoot
16:38 Cutting Edge Air Source Heat Pump Installs
17:03 Visit Beama - Expert Guidance
17:48 Enkin PDM250 - A Dimmer Packed With Features
18:34 Multiload Unveil New Lighting Control Module
19:18 Wago Launches WagoBox Pro
20:04 The Story Behind Lighthouse Control System
20:32 Check Out these Flex 7 Solutions
21:50 Explore The Robus Garden Lighting Range
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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…

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Show Notes

Intersolar Review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0N2a0rpdPs

IET Advisory 👉 https://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-matters/years/2025/105-may-2025/neutral-current-diversion-ncd-industry-research-update/

NICEIC Requirements 👉 www.niceic.com/EWA

Doepke Type B Guide 👉 https://www.doepke.co.uk/RCCBs-technical-datasheet-17.php

Extractor Fan World 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EFW

Aico Product Recall 👉 BATCH NUMBERS: Model: Ei3014 Batch numbers: Ei3014-25W08C002-00223, Ei3014-25W08C002-00196, Ei3014-25W08C002-00150

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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 09/06/2025
00:31 IET warns: Neutral Current Diversions Can Hit 67A
01:58 Govt Rewrites Heatpump Rules
02:43 NICEIC Unveils 2 ways for Domestic Recognition
03:33 Thousands To Get Payouts Over Forced Meter Fitting
04:42 Recall of Aico Heat Detectors
05:17 Come and See Us At The Installer Show
05:41 Zehnder Launches ComfoAir Q
06:17 Extractor Fan World Innovations
07:26 Doepke Unveils Special Heat Pump RCD
08:22 Vort Invisble Mini
09:02 AroTherm Plus
09:30 Learner Of The Week
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10:42 New Tech That’s Redefining Renewables
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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…

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JTL Report 👉 https://jtltraining.com/news/new-jtl-electrical-workforce-model-warns-of-critical-skills-shortages/

Doepke Type B RCD Guidance 👉 https://www.doepke.co.uk/RCCBs-technical-datasheet-17.php

Register For CEF Live 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEFLive

Legrand Install Guide 👉 https://www.legrand.co.uk/en/catalog/ez-path-fire-stopping-devices?current_tab=tab-A

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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 2nd June 2025
00:26 Switchgear maker warns over Type B RCDs
01:26 Crisis Looms For UK Electricians!
02:09 Ford Announce Free EV Chargers
02:38 IKEA Start Selling Heat Pumps
03:00 Connexbox Rebranding Wagobox
03:50 Charge-M8 Announce Clenergy Integration
04:27 AJAX Unveils New Fire Detector Range
05:08 Trench Limiteds' Innovative Kit
05:51 Compliant Fire-stopping From Legrand
06:22 CED's Huge Range of Alarms
06:46 Hispec Announces BSI Kitemark
07:16 CEF Live - We'll Be There!
07:27 See Us on The LED Group Stand on Thursday
07:56 We'll be on the Marshall Tufflex stand on Friday
08:27 JCC Lighting - New Line of Light Range
08:58 Wera Tools New VDE Screwdrivers
09:23 Armeg Lightning Deals
09:53 Special Show Pricing From SWA
10:32 Linians' Latest Innovations
11:03 See The Rolec Range
11:28 Scame Unveiling Three New ranges
11:49 ABB Are Showcasing Latest Building Tech
12:13 Check Out the IQ Range From Enphase
12:56 A Brand New Cable Gland From Wiska
13:20 Aurora Lighting Are Set To Be Busy!
14:09 Speak To The Hive Team
14:40 Have You Used The MK RapidFix?
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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…

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Register For CEF Live 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEFLive

Product Design Competition 👉 https://www.ukeic.com/opportunity/domestic-voltage-monitoring/

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Marshall Tufflex Sustainability 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd1Mf22hG24

Crompton Controls CPD 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/an-introduction-to-motor-control-in-association-with-crompton-controls

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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 27th May 2025
00:32 'Kill Switches' Found in Chinese Inverters
01:37 Wales Council Installs Bi-directional AC Charger
02:14 Why Don't you See Solar on Council Housing?
03:01 Are You a Product Designer? You Could Be!
04:00 Greencable Hit 2500 Signups
04:42 Lewden Siena Announce Monta Commissioning
05:19 Manufacturer Sustainability
06:04 Are You Joining Us at CEF Live?
06:15 We'll Be on The Robus Stand on Thursday
06:48 We'll Be on The Marshall Tufflex Stand on Friday
07:24 Wera Innovations at CEF Live
07:51 Check Out Collingwood Lighting
08:14 Free Cable Carrier for CPD Completions
08:48 Armeg Innovations & Deals
09:22 SWA Has Special Show Pricing!
10:07 Metpro Live Install Course
10:35 Three New Ranges From Scame
10:57 Hager's Groundbreaking RCCB
11:30 Matt:e Innovations
12:04 Contactum Kit On Show
12:40 Lewden in Full Swing!
13:05 Register For CEF Live
13:15 eFIXX TV - Chargem8 & Tap Electric
13:57 Still Time To Enter These Competitions
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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

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CED Axiom consumer units offer

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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 19th May 2025
00:33 New MCS requirements
01:15 Car Parks solar
01:40 Marston's goes for solar
01:59 Negative pricing in Germany
02:30 CEF Live & Lewden
03:05 School pupil in serious condition
04:01 Contractor worries
04:30 Charge M8 Libra Kelvelec partnership
05:20 Hager Type B HP RCD
06:08 Chint contract win
06:31 New Deta consumer units for heat pumps
07:04 Switchtec - Citel PV surge protection devices
07:40 ABB expands lightning protection manufacturing
08:14 Axiom consumer units from CED
08:58 Direct to busbar SPD from Lewden
09:40 Question of the week
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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…

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Extension Lead Recall
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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 12:05:2025
00:30 Solar panels compulsory on new homes
01:25 Boiler upgrade scheme expands
01:42 Schools struggle with heat pumps
02:15 Google invests in thousands of electricians
02:36 School pupils electrocuted
03:04 Extension lead recall
03:38 Libra EV power management
04:15 Product Focus
04:26 Rolec Connect
04:58 TradeKart
05:28 Kobbr
06:22 Win Oasis tickets with NVC
07:00 What's the story with Schnieder
07:38 Big Ticket win with Robus
08:10 EIC Patron Stuart Pearce
08:38 eFIXX TV - with Hager
09:06 Jim Rugg's lost his wedding ring
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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…

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Fire Equipment Checklist 👉 https://www.ventrogroup.com/blog/bs5839-1-2025-updates

Anker SOLIX X1 Review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Bdefv0p-g
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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 06/05/2025
00:31 Electricians Must Only Install ‘Smart’ Kit Says Government
02:00 Octopus Announce UK's First Unlimited EV Charging Tariff
03:17 Big Changes To Fire Equipment Standards
04:28 Battery Storage Doesn't Have To Be Ugly!
05:14 Product Focus - LED Lighting
09:38 Win Oasis Tickets!
10:06 Question Of The Week
10:43 Gary's Been Out Supporting Colleges
11:27 Thanks To Our Premium Partners
12:38 Challenge Words & Winners
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