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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	UK Government Issues Tesla Battery Fire Warning	05 oct. 2026	00:14:14
Send us Fan Mail Tesla Powerwall 2 fire warning, EAS qualification changes and a fake MCS portal targeting installers. Plus aluminium cable terminations, a 22kW FastAmps charger and the latest electrical products. Full stories, guidance and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=tesla-powerwall-fire-warning-eas-mcs-scam Find the Tesla notice, EAS/NICEIC guidance, MCS warning, aluminium termination article and crimp-lug CPD through the episode webpage. Electrical News Weekly 219 \| 5 October 2026 Presented by Joe Robinson, in association with Shelly. Commercial disclosure: ENW is supported by Shelly, LEDVANCE, Quickwire, ChumpTools and Doncaster Cables. This episode includes paid features for DeWalt, Klauke, BG, FastAmps, TRT Lighting, Eltako, Paul Russells and Fox ESS. CHAPTERS 00:00 Electrical News Weekly headlines 00:46 Tesla Powerwall fire warning puts installers on replacement duty 02:32 DeWalt takes the knocks so work can carry on 02:47 EAS changes put your qualifications under scrutiny 04:07 Fake MCS portal goes fishing for installers’ bank details 05:10 Aluminium cable savings can unravel at the lug 06:16 A consumer unit could be your ticket to Vegas 06:48 FastAmps steps up to 22kW without piling on complexity 07:35 TRT tackles the costly business of tunnel maintenance 08:34 Eltako squeezes import and export metering into three modules 09:26 Paul Russells puts a little DNA in the pendant 09:57 Spark grows a pumpkin that needs a forklift 10:48 Partners and challenge-word winner 11:48 Fox ESS weather and solar outlook 13:38 Thanks for watching FEATURED PRODUCTS AND COMPETITIONS More info here: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=diall-16a-plug-recall-cable-supports-shelly OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Shelly: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW LEDVANCE: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW Quickwire: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW ChumpTools: https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables: http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw PREVIOUS EDITION https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=diall-16a-plug-recall-cable-supports-shelly #ElectricalNews #Electricians #eFIXX
	The 16A Plug With A Shocking Problem...	28 sept. 2026	00:14:39
Send us Fan Mail The government alerts the trade over big-brand 16A plugs and sockets… ….your cable clips could be putting lives at risk, says a manufacturers body… …and a builder is caught using twin-and-earth…as an extension lead… Full stories, sources and product links: https://www.efixx.co.uk/Electrical-Ne... Electrical News Weekly, episode 218 — 28 September 2026. In association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management. This episode includes sponsored features from DeWalt, Kidde, Hinen, Sungrow, Paul Russells and Fox ESS. Shelly is our headline sponsor and is also covered in this week's news. ====================== CHAPTERS 00:00 Electrical News Weekly — 28 September 2026 00:53 Diall 16A plug and connector recall 01:47 BEAMA cable-support fire-safety guidance 02:57 HSE acts over unsafe temporary wiring 03:42 DeWalt partner feature 03:58 National Grid's voltage-management flexibility service 04:59 Kidde FireX Sentry alarms 06:24 Schneider Electric's proposed Shelly takeover 07:19 Hinen A15 all-in-one home battery 08:30 Solar & Storage Live: Sungrow EV charging 10:09 Paul Russells lamp of the week 10:49 Tea break with Quickwire: SteepGear shorts 12:18 eFIXX weather report with Fox ESS ====================== DIALL RECALL — CHECK YOUR PRODUCTS Affected batches: 25W0803, 25W1203, 25W1603, 25W3601, 25W4001, 25W4801, 25W5301, 26W1101 and 26W2801. Barcodes: 5052931116324 and 5052931116331. Read the official recall and disconnection instructions: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-ale... ====================== OUR PARTNERS Headline sponsor: Shelly 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW CHUMPTools 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercable... Quickwire 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW ====================== PREVIOUS EPISODE Watch Electrical News Weekly 217: • Electricians Warned About Serious AI Dange... ====================== #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Electricians Warned About Serious AI Dangers	21 sept. 2026	00:13:47
Send us Fan Mail Electricians are warned against asking ChatGPT and other AIs about the Wiring Regulations… …the death of a London couple in a Spanish hot tub is blamed on electrocution… …and did you know that vaping in your van could be illegal? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management. ====================== 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/Electrical-News-Weekly?slug=ai-wiring-regulations-hot-tub-electrocution =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 21/09/26 00:54 Electricians Warned Against Using AI for Wiring Regulations 02:24 Spanish Hot Tub Deaths Blamed on Electrocution 02:58 Scottish Trade Bodies Warn Against Rogue Training Providers 03:54 Vaping in Work Vans Could Become Illegal 04:39 Chump Fix Now Available Nationwide 05:20 Solar & Storage Live 2026 06:18 Sungrow Showcases New Solar and Storage Technology 07:15 EcoFlow Launches New 8kWh Home Battery 08:18 GSE Integration Showcases Solar Mounting Systems 09:01 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 09:27 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:53 Challenge Words & Winners 11:11 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Government Warns of EV Charger Fire Risk	14 sept. 2026	00:13:32
Send us Fan Mail The UK government has issued a special warning about the fire risk from a major brand of EV charger… Napit issues fresh advice to electricians on the practice of borrowing concealed cable zones in residential jobs… ….and the clever drilling technique that put a cable under a railway track… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management. ====================== 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/Electrical-News-Weekly =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 14/09/26 01:00 Govt Warns of Fire Risk With Wallbox EV Charger 01:43 NAPIT Warns Against Borrowing Concealed Cable Zones 03:12 High-Voltage Cables Drilled Under Working Railway 04:05 DeWalt Tools Built for the Electrical Industry 04:18 Council Spends £3.5m Inspecting Solar Panels After Fires 05:22 Ultra LEDs Flexible Neon Lighting 05:40 MCS Certification Coming for Air-to-Air Heat Pump Installers 06:26 Reonic Takes the Pain Out of MCS Paperwork 08:00 Are You Attending Solar & Storage Live? 08:46 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 09:16 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:29 Challenge Words & Winners 10:47 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Plug-In Solar Legal... Are Batteries Next?	07 sept. 2026	00:14:42
Send us Fan Mail The UK government considers how plug-in batteries could become a fixture in British homes… …the trade warns that it can no longer afford to take on apprentices… …and a power drill is removed from the scene of an electrocution in Southampton… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management. ====================== 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/Electrical-News-Weekly =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 07/09/26 01:00 Plug-In Solar Legal... Are Batteries Next? 02:30 Trade Pushes Back Over Rising Apprentice Cost 04:12 Power Drill Removed From the Scene of an Electrocution 04:39 Govt Issues Warning Over Dangerous Impact Drill 05:16 Win a Trip To Las Vegas 05:47 Are You Attending Solar & Storage Live? 07:06 Easi-dec Solar Access Platform 07:48 An Angle Grinder Packed With Features 08:38 Navitas Launches new Disboard Range 10:03 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:36 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:44 Challenge Words & Winners 12:22 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	IET Issues Urgent Island Mode Earthing Guidance ⚠️	01 sept. 2026	00:16:11
Send us Fan Mail The IET unveils urgent guidance on solar panel installs… …the Health and Safety Executive issues an alert over high voltage switchgear… …and an electrician is stuck for six hours in an illuminated sign, 130 feet above the ground… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management. ====================== 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/iet-issues-urgent-island-mode-earthing-guidance =============================================== Thanks to our premium partner: Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 01/09/26 01:00 IET Issues Urgent Island Mode Earthing Guidance 03:07 Alert Issued Over High Voltage Switchgear 04:25 Trump Announces Power Inverter Restrictions 05:38 Electrician Stuck for Six Hours in an Illuminated Sign 06:20 Safe4September Has Begun 07:12 Never Lose Your Test Probes Again! 07:57 Is There a Safer Way To Test Industrial Sockets? 08:46 UK Made Conduit Bending Machines 09:19 Take The Faff Out Of LED Strip Installs 10:22 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:50 Power Up Your Solar Knowledge 12:00 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:40 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	UK Government Orders Destruction Of Double-Gang Sockets ⚠️	25 août 2026	00:16:56
Send us Fan Mail The UK government orders the immediate destruction of shipments of double-gang sockets… … a shocking survey reveals just how common electrical incidents are on the job.… ..and, after an epic battle of wills, plug-in solar kit finally hits the supermarket shelves this week… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management. ====================== 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/uk-government-orders-destruction-of-double-gang-sockets =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 25/08/2026 01:04 Plug-In Solar Finally Hits The Shelves This Week 02:29 UK Government Orders Destruction Of Socket Shipment 03:31 Survey Reveals Shocking Electrical Incident Statistics 04:39 Retired Electrician's Death Linked To Asbestos Exposure 05:10 Win £7,000 Worth Of Kit 05:45 Solar & Storage Live Is Back & Better Than Ever 06:42 Metrel Will Be Showcasing Their Latest Products 07:03 Repenic Launches World's First Smart Toggle Switch 08:08 First Full Modular Screwless Clipping Grid System 08:54 Is There a Better Way To Wire Sockets? 09:51 Get a ChumpFix Keyfob for Every Website Purchase 10:29 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week 11:03 Learner Of The Week 12:06 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:15 Challenge Words & Winners 13:51 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Sparks Warned of Hidden Risks With Cross-Pavement EV Charging	17 août 2026	00:15:32
Send us Fan Mail The author of the Wiring Regs, the IET, steps in as cross-pavement EV charging rolls out across the UK… …we meet the electricians who have single handedly re-invented the lightning conductor process… …and, what’s the worst day you’ve ever had on the tools? Installers share their war stories… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== 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/iet-warns-of-h... =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirec... CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercable... ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 17/08/2026 01:04 IET Warns of Cross-Pavement EV Charging Risks 03:18 Electricians Reinvent Lightning Protection 04:41 Electricians Discuss their Worst Days on the Tools 05:56 Prysmian Buys Atkore for £2.8 Billion 06:13 Win a £7,000+ Home Energy System 06:49 Metrel Fast Multifunction Tester 07:27 EnviroVent Launches New MVHR Kit 08:14 Xpelair by Dimplex 09:44 Paul Russell Lamp of the Week 10:07 Learner of the Week: Darcy Camsell 11:13 Electrician Mistaken for an FBI Spy 11:25 Challenge Words & Winner 12:40 Weather ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews ENW212
	Electricity Meters Wired Backwards ‘Causing Grid Chaos’ ⚠️	10 août 2026	00:13:59
Send us Fan Mail Electricity meters which have been fitted backwards are causing chaos on the network, say grid chiefs… …an electrician suffers a serious leg injury after a fall at a nuclear power plant… …and the government warns the trade about an exploding hammer drill that’s hit the market… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== 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/electricity-meters-wired-backwards-causing-grid-chaos =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 10/08/2026 01:02 Electricity Meters Wired Backwards ‘Causing Grid Chaos’ 02:41 Electrician Seriously Injured In Nuclear Plant Fall 03:31 Trade Warned About An Exploding Hammer Drill 04:28 MCS Announce 6 Month Grace Period 05:44 Win a Complete Home Energy Management System 06:20 Greencable Now Services The Whole Of London 07:29 Congratulations To Cucumber Lighting 07:59 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week 08:27 Learner of The Week 09:24 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:15 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Grid Chiefs Deleted Records? Power Cut Warning Exposed!	03 août 2026	00:18:10
Send us Fan Mail The trade is warned about the risk of network faults after an alleged cover up by grid chiefs… …the government is set to give millions of free plug-in batteries to low-income homes… …and a guttering firm is charged with corporate manslaughter over the electrocution of one its workers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== 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/grid-chiefs-deleted-records-power-cut-warning-exposed =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 03/08/2026 01:03 Grid Chiefs Deleted Records? Power Cut Warning Exposed! 04:39 Governmentt To Give Away Millions of Batteries 05:57 Guttering Firm Charged With Corporate Manslaughter 06:27 Win a Complete Home Energy Management System 07:15 One Lucky Installer Wins £1000 of Wiska Products 08:15 Win a Trip To New York & Las Vegas 08:51 Dewalt Launches Quietest Impact Driver Yet! 09:38 Chauvin Arnoux Releases New Power Quality Analyser 10:22 New Compact RCBO From Schneider Electric 11:01 A Simple Way To Create Dynamic Lighting Effects 11:51 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 12:19 Learner Of The Week 13:21 TeaBreak With Quickwire 14:50 Challenge Words & Winners 15:26 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Plug-In Batteries Spark New Safety Battle!	28 juil. 2026	00:21:06
Send us Fan Mail Electricians are set to be caught in the crossfire AGAIN as the trade gears up for a fresh battle over plug-in batteries… …the government acts over the branded light switch with a high risk of electric shock… …and Siemens’ circuit breaker from the future finally lands – at £600 a pop! Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== 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/plug-in-batteries-spark-new-safety-battle =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 28/07/2026 00:55 Plug-In Batteries Spark New Safety Battle! 03:16 Govt Issues Electric Shock Warning Over Light Switch 04:18 Siemens Launches Circuit Breaker Of The Future 06:15 2 Million Homes Helped The Grid During Recent Heatwave 07:27 A luminaire Specifically For The Padel Court 08:06 Solar Panels Switched Off At 80 Schools After Fire 08:55 Your Neighbour's Solar Could Stop Your EV Charging 10:09 Could This Screen Be The Answer to EV Payment Scams 11:04 This Tester Pretends To Be an Electric Vehicle 12:24 Win a £7000 Home Energy System 13:14 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 13:46 Learner Of The Week 15:07 It Will Soon Be Easier To Hire Apprentices 16:05 Spit World Cup Winners Announcement 17:18 TeaBreak With Quickwire 18:29 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Revealed: The Police Sell Electricians’ Stolen Tools	20 juil. 2026	00:15:46
Send us Fan Mail It’s been revealed that police forces are selling tools stolen from installers on eBay… …an electrician who earned £150,000 a year is sacked over a biscuit… …and can a heat pump keep you cool in summer? We have the answer…
	Tax Bombshell: Thousands of Electricians Face Trouble!	13 juil. 2026	00:18:05
Send us Fan Mail Thousands of electrical contractors miss the deadline for mandatory UK tax changes… …a mining firm is fined after an electrician is killed by the blades of a huge fan… …and Honeywell urgently recalls a lighting control module over fears of electric shock to installers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== 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/tax-bombshell-thousands-of-electricians-face-trouble =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 13/07/2026 01:16 Thousands of Electricians Miss Important Tax Deadline 02:54 Mining Company Fined After Death of Electrician 04:09 Urgent Honeywell Product Recall 05:16 Hochiki Water Leak Detection 06:32 Lewden's Great Circuit Protection Solutions 07:03 Meet The Dead Testers Mate 07:40 Live Electrical Now Offer MCBs 08:41 Special Cleaning Formula For Electrical Equipment 09:46 Three Great Competitions to Keep Your Eyes On 11:59 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 12:22 Learner of the Week 13:20 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:35 Challenge Words & Winners 15:05 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Electricians Refuse To Install Plug-In Solar... Here's Why	06 juil. 2026	00:17:53
Send us Fan Mail Installers REFUSE to install plug-in solar kit, says the IET… …courts hand out big fines following two high-profile electrocutions, one of a footballer and one, a 10-year-old boy… …and Octopus unveils a plug-in battery system for domestic customers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Shelly, helping electricians offer smarter buildings and better energy management ====================== 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/electricians-refuse-to-install-plug-in-solar =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Shelly 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ShellyENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 06/07/2026 01:10 Electricians Refuse To Install Plug-In Solar 02:47 Courts Hand Out Big Fines Following Electrocutions 04:58 Greencable Expanding Even Further Across The UK 06:10 Win With Wiska - £1000 Prize Up For Grabs 07:03 Win With Spit - 3 Nail Guns Up For Grabs 07:41 Buy, Spin, Win With BG & Knipex 08:51 Octopus Energy Launches Domestic Battery 10:12 A Seriously Impressive Wall Chaser From Dewalt 10:43 Meet The Mesh 7 Wireless Control System 11:25 CU-Connect Lighting Control Module 12:10 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 12:35 Learner Of The Week 13:30 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:30 Challenge Words & Winners 14:59 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	The Shortcut Electricians Are Taking to Stay in Work...	29 juin 2026	00:16:29
Send us Fan Mail The NICEIC warns the trade over fake certs after the big qualifications shake-up … …an industry source sounds the alarm over a sharp slowdown in UK domestic work… …and the IET fights back over mounting criticism, telling the trade: We DON’T live in an ivory tower… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/the-shortcut-electricians-are-taking-to-stay-in-work =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 29/06/2026 01:10 NICEIC Warns Over Fake Certs 02:51 Alarm Over Sharp Domestic Work Slowdown 03:54 IET Fights Back Over Mounting Criticism 05:52 Brilliant Innovations From Charge-M8 07:19 A New Rust Remover For Electricians 08:08 Win With Wiska - £1000 Prize Up For Grabs 09:02 Win a Spit Pulsa 27E Nail Gun 09:42 Intelligent Solar Solutions From Sigenergy 10:51 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 11:23 Learner Of The Week 12:15 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:37 Challenge Words & Winners 14:00 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	UK Plug-In Solar Standard Is Here - But Who Wrote It?	22 juin 2026	00:18:10
Send us Fan Mail Ed Miliband shocks the industry with a fast tracked standard for plug-in solar in his ongoing battle with the electrical industry… … social landlords are told they MUST report their electrical safety checks for the first time… …and the beast has landed! We check out the first 1.5 MW EV charger to land in the UK… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/uk-plug-in-solar-standard-is-here-but-who-wrote-it =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 22/06//2025 01:14 Miliband Stuns Industry With Plug-in Solar Spec 03;44 Govt Launches Fortnight Plug-In-solar Consultation 04:28 Social Landlords Must Report Electrical Safety Checks For First Time 05:42 The UK's First 1.5 MW EV Charger 07:06 Buy a Lewden Siena charger: Get a Free See you soon 08:00 Visit Charge-M8 At The Installer Show 10:32 Sync Energy's Newly Updated Charger 11:07 VecGo 2.0 - 50% Faster Modular Installation 11:56 Win Big With Spit! 12:36 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 13:01 Learner Of The Week 14:08 The 2026 eFIXX 30 Under 30 Award Winners 14:25 Tea Break With Quickwire 15:14 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Miliband Says Go, The Industry Says no... Here's Why	15 juin 2026	00:16:27
Send us Fan Mail Energy secretary Ed Miliband picks a fight with industry bodies over plug-in solar… …another smart meter roll out is on the cards despite mounting criticism… …and how did YOU celebrate International Electricians Day?… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/miliband-says-go-the-industry-says-no-heres-why =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 15/06//2025 01:09 Ed Miliband VS The Electrical Industry 03:32 Another Smart Meter Roll Out Is On The Cards 04:22 How Did You Celebrate National Electricians Day 05:58 Win One of Three Spit 27E Nail Guns 06:29 Spray Action Cans For Electricians 07:18 Have You Used ChumpFix Yet? 08:35 Wiska Junction Boxes - Built With Installers in Mind 09:34 Live Electrical Unveils Consumer Unit Fire Extinguisher 10:02 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:27 Learner Of The Week 11:37 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:09 Score To Win With Schneider 13:48 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Bi-Directional RCDs Unplugged - Have we got this Wrong?	08 juin 2026	00:17:19
Send us Fan Mail We bust the scare stories over plug-in solar and bidirectional RCDs… …investigators probe a dramatic explosion at a rooftop solar install on a home in Northamptonshire… …and Wago recalls a terminal block over fire fears… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/you-re-told-to-fit-these-rcds-do-you-need-to =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 08/06/2026 01:09 eFIXX Busts Myth of Two-Way RCD Danger 03:23 Plug-In Solar Booming Across The World 04:15 Brand New Solar Install Explodes 05:06 Contractor Fined After Underground Cable Strike 06:08 Wago Recalls a Terminal Block Over Fire Fears 07:10 Shelly Unveils new Installer Portal 07:54 Metrel Showcasing Their Brand New Tester 08:33 How Fast Can You Assemble an EV Kube? 09:50 Sync Energy Pro Charger DC Range 10:39 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week 11:06 Learner of The Week 12:16 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:30 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Electricians Are Getting This Rule Wrong!	01 juin 2026	00:12:54
Send us Fan Mail Electricians are misinterpreting the 20% rule with earth fault loop impedances, says an industry expert… …the MCS unveils new rules for installers of renewables… …and an electrician’s death is blamed on the missing label on a isolating switch… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/electricians-are-getting-this-rule-wrong =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 01/06/2026 01:01 Electricians Are Getting This Rule Wrong! 02:47 The MCS Unveils New Rules for Installers 04:04 Electrician’s Death Blamed on Missing Label 05:16 Win Trips To Some Amazing Destinations 06:10 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 06:42 Learner of the Week 07:53 Tea Break With Quickwire 08:50 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 09:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 09:56 Challenge Words & Winners 10:29 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Anger Mounts as Sparks Discover They’re ‘Unqualified’	26 mai 2026	00:17:02
Send us Fan Mail Anger mounts in the trade as more electricians discover they’ve been rendered unqualified by industry bodies… …the IET steps into the debate over DC isolators for solar panel installs... …and supermarket Lidl unveils a home battery pack – for just £260… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/anger-mounts-as-sparks-discover-theyre-unqualified =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 26/05/2026 01:00 Anger Mounts as Sparks Discover They’re ‘Unqualified’ 02:46 IET Steps Into DC Isolator Debate 04:43 LIDL Selling a Battery For How Much?! 05:31 A New Type of EV ground Anchor 06:41 Meet The Kidde Firex Range 08:11 Serious Innovation in Fire-Rated Downlights 09:22 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 09:48 Learner Of The Week 11:00 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:29 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 15:09 Score To Win With Schneider 16:37 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	The IET Just Settled The SPD Argument… Or Did They?	18 mai 2026	00:21:57
Send us Fan Mail The author of the Wiring Regulations, the IET, weighs into the debate over Surge Protection Devices and overcurrent protection… …the Government issues an urgent alert over the mislabelling of EV charger terminals… …and an electrician faces jail over fake time sheets… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/the-iet-just-settled-the-spd-argument-or-did-they =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 18/05/2026 01:04 The IET Just Settled The SPD Argument… Or Did They? 04:12 Govt Issues EV Charger Warning To Electricians 05:24 eFIXX 30 Under 30 Award Winners 06:49 Electrician Faces Jail Over Fake Timesheets 07:49 New CPD Group Accounts 08:55 Docs Store Releases Amendment 4 Course 09:20 Have You Used ChumpFix Yet? 10:08 Megaman Updates Innovative Exchange Range 11:03 Highlighting Marshall Tufflex's Sustainability 12:10 Prolojik Is Redefining Lighting Controls 13:52 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 14:45 Learner Of The Week 16:30 Teabreak With Quickwire 17:25 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 19:45 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 21:38 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	This Tiny Regulation Change Is About to Get Expensive	11 mai 2026	00:16:04
Send us Fan Mail We reveal the hidden change in Amendment 4 that’s set to push up the cost of solar installs… …you’re filling in your EICRs incorrectly, say industry experts… …and we meet the Staffordshire electrician who skipped work one day, and ended up stunning the world… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/this-tiny-regulation-change-is-about-to-get-expensive =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 11/05/2026 00:55 This Tiny Regs Change Could Cost You Thousands 02:55 Electricians Are Making This EICR Mistake 04:29 The Ultimate Guide to Cable Lugs 04:59 These 3 Companies Now Link Seamlessly 06:16 Win Some Amazing Trips! 07:10 Chumpfix Now Available Nationwide 08:22 New Streetlight Makes Installs Easier 09:15 Meet The New Saxby Forge 09:50 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 10:24 Learner of the Week 11:20 TeaBreak With Quickwire 12:40 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 14:30 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 16:03 The eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Govt Crack Down on Misleading Plug-In Solar Adverts	05 mai 2026	00:13:57
Send us Fan Mail The Government watchdog intervenes over the marketing of plug-in solar kits… …Ed Miliband gives the green light to cross-pavement EV charging… …and safety chiefs issue an alert over a big brand energy storage system… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/govt-crack-down-on-misleading-plug-in-solar-adverts =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 05/05/2026 00:54 Govt Crack Down on Misleading Plug-In Solar Adverts 02:47 Ed Miliband Gives Green Light to Cross-Pavement EV Charging 04:23 Govt Issues Alert Over Sigenergy AC Plug 05:14 Greencable Expands Service Further 06:06 Get 20 Remi Tool Trays For Your College 06:39 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 07:09 Learner Of the Week 08:41 Tea Break With Quickwire 09:36 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 12:00 Score To Win With Schneider 13:10 Challenge Words & Winners 13:52 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Plug-In Solar PANIC: Experts Issue Fresh Alert 🚨	27 avr. 2026	00:14:13
Send us Fan Mail Electrical safety experts issue a fresh warning over the dangers of plug-in solar kits… …ANOTHER charger firm goes to the wall. Just what is going on in the EV world?… …and another country puts out a plea for electricians…but you've got to like extreme weather… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/plug-in-solar-panic-experts-issue-fresh-alert Prize winners, click here to claim your prize 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 27/04/2026 00:44 Plug-In Solar Panic: Experts Issue Fresh Alert 01:57 EV Charger Firm Goes Into Administration 03:20 Get Your Stripped Out Lights Collected For Free 03:40 Live Electrical Giveaway Results 04:30 Screwfix Now Stocking Hager products 04:52 Meet The ChargeM8 Sigma Payment Kiosk 05:31 Introducing The EV Kube 06:06 Knightsbridge Expands Metal Clad Range 06:46 Integral LED Reimagines Fire Rated Downlights 08:00 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 08:28 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 09:00 Learner Of The Week 10:07 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:13 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:38 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:45 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Plug-In Solar Blocked Before It Even Starts ⚠️	20 avr. 2026	00:16:23
Send us Fan Mail Potential purchasers of plug-in solar systems are set to encounter a major setback… …Ikea’s solar panel installer goes bust leaving customers high and dry… …and the long-awaited launch of Amendment 4 of the Wiring Regs is marred by a renewed row over its price tag… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/plug-in-solar-blocked-before-it-even-starts-⚠️ =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 20/04/2026 01:00 Plug-in Solar Systems Encounter Major Setback 02:30 Ikea’s Solar Panel Installer Goes Bust 03:24 Renewed Row Over Wiring Regs Price Tag 04:55 Win World Cup Tickets 05:21 Consolidate Your Whole Workflow into One Place 05:53 Is This The Best App For Electricians 06:47 Latest Innovations From ChumpTools 07:45 Check out Live Electricals Double Pole Busbar 09:01 Viperclip - Designed For Electricians, by Electricians! 09:39 Schneider Electric - Score To Win 10:13 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 10:37 Learner of the Week 11:54 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:44 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 15:02 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 15:56 Challenge Words & Winners 16:25 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Revealed: What's Inside BS 7671 Amendment 4?	15 avr. 2026	00:16:29
Send us Fan Mail The IET has finally published details of the long-awaited Amendment 4 of BS 7671… …Napit warns the trade not to neglect this crucial ring main test…. …and pioneering battery storage brand Givenergy files a notice of its Intention to appoint an administrator… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Anker Solix, the world's number one plug-and-play home solar battery storage brand. ====================== 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/Revealed_What-s-Inside-BS-7671-Amendment-4 =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Anker Solix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AnkerSolixENW Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 15/04/2026 00:51 Revealed: What’s Inside BS 7671 Amendment 4 04:00 NAPIT Warns Trade Over Ring Final Testing 05:11 Givenergy Files For Administration 05:46 The Renewables Boom is in Full Swing 07:25 Flex 7 Unveils New Plug & Play Control System 08:03 How To Make Home Batteries Look Good 09:15 Visiting Solar & Storage Live? Check out these brands! 10:17 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 11:24 Learner Of The Week 12:31 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:16 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 16:21 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Revealed: First Guidance on Shock Danger of EV Chargers...	07 avr. 2026	00:15:39
Send us Fan Mail The first official guidance on the touch potential of EV chargers has been unveiled… …sales of solar and heat pumps soar as the war in the Middle East rages… …and the results are in from the big eFIXX poll on plug-in solar… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van 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/Revealed-First-Guidance-on-Shock-Danger-of-EV-Chargers =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 07/04/2026 00:51 First Guidance On Shock Danger of EV Chargers 03:36 Renewable Sales Soar as Middle East War Rages 04:30 The Results are in: eFIXX Plug-in Solar Poll 05:16 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 05:57 Don't leave Money In a Skip! 07:27 Visit AJAX at The Fire Safety Show 08:18 ALL LED Spartan: Twist To Change Colour Temp 09:02 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 09:28 Learner of The Week 10:26 Join Our Electrical Training Group 10:51 Nominate For The eFIXX 30 Under 30 11:12 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 13:20 Challenge Words & Winners 13:45 eFIXX Weather Report ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	At Last: Final Ruling On Single Insulation In Meter Boxes!	30 mars 2026	00:11:24
Send us Fan Mail At last! A final ruling on single insulation in meter boxes… …the Government bans retentions and late payments… …and heat pumps and solar panels are to become compulsory in new homes in England… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van 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/final-ruling-on-single-insulation-in-meter-boxes =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 30/03/2026 00:42 At last! Final ruling on single insulation in meter boxes 02:12 The Government Is To Ban Retention 03:15 Solar Panels & Heat Pumps Now Compulsory 04:22 Plug In Solar Kits About To Hit Shops 05:08 Score To Win With Schneider Electric 05:51 This Card Turns Your Phone Into a Remote Control 06:27 Ceiling Rose With a Built In WIFI Reciever 06:55 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 07:22 Learner Of The Week 08:14 Nominate For The eFIXX 30 Under 30 08:31Tea Break With Quickwire 09:27 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 10:04 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Ed Throws Trade Bodies Into Chaos Over DIY Solar!	23 mars 2026	00:16:23
Send us Fan Mail Energy secretary Ed Miliband throws industry authorities into chaos over his approval for plug-in domestic solar panels… …the government gives Elon Musk the green light to sell electricity in the UK… …and the alarm is raised over Chinese kit after an electrician plunged 15 feet when his ladder ‘snaps in half’… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van 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/ed-throws-trade-bodies-into-chaos-over-diy-solar =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 23/03/2026 00:54 Trade Bodies In Chaos Over DIY Solar! 04:27 Musk Gets Green Light To Sell Electricity in the UK 05:17 Alarm Raised Over Chinese Kit After Electrician Falls 06:07 Cashback On Popular Printers 06:57 The Third Hand You've Always Wanted 08:15 Armeg Drill Bit For Masonry 08:54 These Switches Completely Rethink Dimming. 10:00 Forget the App… This Charger Uses a Button 11:10 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week 11:52 Learner Of The Week 13:20 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:15 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:55 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Making Tax Digital: Electricians ‘Unprepared’ for Change	16 mars 2026	00:13:39
Send us Fan Mail The alarm is raised over thousands of electricians who are unprepared for big tax changes next month… …Wales makes solar panels compulsory on new buildings… …and two firms are fined after a father of three is electrocuted in a cherry picker… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, Whether you're listing on site, in the van 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/Making-Tax-Digital-Electricians-Unprepared-for-Change =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 16/03/2026 00:44 Major Tax Changes Due In April ⚠️ 02:43 Cherry Picker Hitting Power Line Causes Electrocution 04:07 Wales Makes Solar Panels Compulsory On New Builds 04:53 NICEIC Unveils New CEO 05:09 New EV Charger That's as fast as filling up a Petrol Tank 06:04 Install 2 Chargers, Get £50 06:41 AJAX Want to Hear From You! 07:11 Why Are Sockets So Difficult? 08:00 A New Way To Stop Losing Tools 08:48 Socket & See Unveils New MFT 09:37 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:00 Learner Of The Week 10:57 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:03 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 14:18 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:40 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	‘Don’t Do It’ Warns Meter-Fiddling Spark After Shop Fire!	09 mars 2026	00:13:00
Send us Fan Mail An electrician with a side hustle in meter tampering warns the trade off the practice after a shop burns down in Manchester… …the government unveils fresh cash grants for EV charger jobs… …and an installer caught drinking on the job wins £40,000 in a surprise victory… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly. We're being kept safe this week by Hochiki. Protecting people in buildings with advanced fire detection systems. ====================== 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/dont-do-it-warns-meter-fiddling-spark-after-shop-fire =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 09/03/2026 00:59 Meter-Fiddling Spark Warns Trade After Shop Fire! 03:44 Govt Unveils Fresh EV Charger Grants 04:55 Electrician Caught Drinking On The Job Wins £40,000… 06:08 eFIXX 30 Under 30 Entries Are Now Open! 06:28 Win World Cup Tickets 06:54 Hochiki Fire Sensor Wins Award 07:44 Firesure Luminaire Hoodcovers 08:12 AJAX Wants To Hear From You 08:41 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 09:08 Learner Of The Week 10:11 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:48 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:13 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 13:45 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Spark Quits NICEIC... Starts His Own Scheme!	02 mars 2026	00:13:22
Send us Fan Mail An enterprising electrician unveils a rival to the trade’s unpopular watchdog… …a venerable name in electrical contracting calls in the administrators… …and after the gloom, is there a boom? We explore some big opportunities for installers… ====================== 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/spark-quits-niceic-starts-his-own-scheme =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 02/03/2026 00:44 Electrician Unveils Rival to NICEIC 03:00 The Truth About Lighting Controls 03:30 105 Jobs Lost as Electrical Firm Shuts Shop 04:10 Big Opportunities For Electricians 05:34 Get Paid To Save The Planet... 06:35 New Lewden Siena Charger Promo 07:29 Linian Earth Rod Pro 08:08 This Drill Won't Destroy Your MCBs 09:16 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 09:43 Learner Of The Week 10:10 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:20 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:58 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:25 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians #electricalnews
	Sparks Warned: Don't Touch The DNO Backboard!	23 févr. 2026	00:14:46
Send us Fan Mail Don’t mess with the backboard! That’s the plea to the trade this week following an alarming rise in alterations to DNO kit… …a company implicated in the electrocution of a footballer in Portsmouth admits its guilt… …and why experts are predicting that 2026 will be a ‘pressure-cooker’ year for electricians… ====================== 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/sparks-warned-dont-touch-the-dno-backboard =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ViperClip 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ViperClip ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 23/02/2026 00:54 Don’t Cut DNO Backboard, Trade Warned 02:20 Leisure Firm Guilty Over Footballer Electrocution 03:28 Tough Year Ahead For Electricians? 05:27 Sync Energy Rewarding Installs With Bonuses 06:10 Legrand Unveils Next Gen Detectors 07:23 Multifunctional Luminaire From Saxby 08:16 Tridonic Launches Clever LED Driver 08:50 Petrel Shortlisted For Business Award 09:13 ChumpFix Rebrand - Now With Larger Packs 09:49 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 10:30 eFIXX Learner Of The Week 11:10 Join Our Careers Linkedin Group 11:30 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:39 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 14:55 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 15:35 Challenge Words & Winners ======================================= #enw #electricians
	NICEIC Launches Jobs Site During Skills Crisis… With No Jobs	16 févr. 2026	00:12:00
Send us Fan Mail The NICEIC unveils a jobs board to tackle the skills crisis…with NO jobs… …NAPIT gives its verdict in the debate over surge protection devices… …and Octopus and Ford unveil Europe’s first vehicle to grid V2G roll out… ====================== 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/niceic-unveils-jobs-website-with-no-jobs =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ViperClip 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ViperClip ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 16/02/2026 00:43 NICEIC Unveils Jobs Website…With No Jobs 02:16 NAPIT Gives Verdict on Surge Protection Debate 03:42 Octopus Energy & Ford Team-up For V2G rollout 04:28 A Deep Dive Into Fire Rated Downlights 05:19 Exciting News From Greencable 06:09 Win World Cup Tickets From BG & Knipex 06:33 Brady Unveils New Temperature Sensing Kit 07:34 AF Switchgear: Specialising In LV Systems 07:55 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 08:25 Learner of the Week 09:18 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:10 eFIXX Fantasy Football
	Battery Owners Beware! The Tax Man Is Coming...	09 févr. 2026	00:13:26
Send us Fan Mail Owners of solar and battery systems must tell the tax authorities if they’re earning significant money selling energy… …the family of a man electrocuted by a lamppost asks why the supervising electrician hasn’t been arrested… …and the blind electrician who says he’s struggling to get work… 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/battery-owners-beware-the-tax-man-is-coming =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy CHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 09/02/2026 00:55 Battery Owners Beware! The Tax Man Is Coming... 02:00 Do You Need To Tell Insurers About Solar? 03:30 Govt Changes Feed In Tariff Calculation 04:18 'No Justice' For Electrocuted Workers Family 05:05 Blind Electrician Struggling To Get Work 05:50 Sync Energy Unveils £50 Install Bonus 06:24 Early Bird Access To The Popular Smartcraft Spark 07:06 Din Rail Mountable Fire Extinguishing Device 07:36 Have You Tried The CHUMPFix Yet? 09:05 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 09:44 Learner of the Week 10:39 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:24 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:42 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:10 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	SPD's: Months of Confusion, Finally an Answer...	02 févr. 2026	00:11:00
Send us Fan Mail Finally, the trade gets an answer over whether an SPD needs an MCB… …police uncover 10 lorry loads of stolen tools in Essex…is yours among them?… …and, this drill can kill, the government acts over a deadly power 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 👉 http://www.efixx.co.uk/spds-months-of-confusion-finally-an-answer =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 02/02/2026 00:50 At last! Industry Rules On SPDs & MCBs 03:10 10 Lorryloads of Stolen Tools Uncovered in Essex 04:06 Trade Warned About Drill That Can Kill 04:41 Spark Helps Elderly Couple After Botched Job 05:28 No Evidence of Chinese Inverter 'Kill Switches' 06:15 Amd 4 Expected To Drive Firefighter Switch Sales 06:57 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week 07:31 Learner Of The Week 08:15 Tea Break With Quickwire 09:12 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 11:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 11:54 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	UK Voltage Change? Have Your Say...	26 janv. 2026	00:13:55
Send us Fan Mail The nation’s electricians are being asked if we should change the UK’s voltage… …a price war erupts over the yet-to-be-released edition of the Wiring Regs… …and why Chinese-made solar inverters look set to be banned… 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/uk-voltage-change-have-your-say =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy Chump Tools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 26/01/2026 00:52 UK Voltage Change? Have Your Say... 02:46 Price War Breaks Out Over Amendment 4 04:09 Govt Unveils "Biggest Homes Upgrade in UK History" 05:00 EU To Ban Chinese Inverters? 06:17 3 Convicted After Solar Scams 07:35 Meet The Duo Clip 08:06 Meet The Kordz SlimCat 08:37 Marshall Tufflex Now Stocks Linian Products 09:10 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week 10:00 Learner of the Week 11:04 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:50 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 14:18 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:50 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	New Regs Book: What's Actually Changed?	19 janv. 2026	00:13:06
Send us Fan Mail The authors of the Wiring Regulations reveal the final draft of Amendment 4… …a fake NICEIC member is exposed in London… …and a curve ball hits the debate raging over whether SPDs need an MCB… 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/new-regs-book-what-s-actually-changed =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 19/01/2026 00:49 Amendment 4 Unveiled: What's New? 03:17 False Use of NICEIC Logo Prompts £4,000 Fine 04:58 Circulating Pump Recall After Electric Shock Fears 06:13 Debate Rages Over Whether SPDs Need An MCB 07:20 Paul Russels Lamp Of The Week 07:49 Win World Cup Tickets With BG & Knipex 08:18 College Students Help Refurbish Major Event Space 08:58 Arena Training Receives Major Funding 09:28 Learner Of The Week 10:17 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:18 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:40 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:03 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	Exposed: Shocking Standards Of Solar Installs	12 janv. 2026	00:12:08
Send us Fan Mail The Government is set to unveil huge grants for solar and battery installs for all households in a major boost to the trade… … the news comes as a whistleblower exposes the shocking standards of some publicly funded PV jobs… …and a tradesman wins over £1 million after striking a cable at a UK branch of Taco Bell… 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/exposed-shocking-standards-of-solar-installs =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasy Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 12/01/2026 00:55 Govt Set To Unveil Major Solar Incentives 01:45 Solar Surge Fuels Fear For Installation Standards 03:17 NAPIT To Deliver MCS Installer Scheme 03:45 Tradesman Receives £1 Million In Compensation 04:56 Bolton Firm Fined After Unqualified Test Cert 06:33 New Surface Version Of The Firefly Family 07:26 AlphaESS Becomes Octopus Energy Partner 08:27 Learner Of The Week 09:06 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:02 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 12:34 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 13:10 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	The MCB Debate That's Dividing The Industry...	22 déc. 2025	00:13:50
Send us Fan Mail An industry row has erupted over the need for an MCB to protect a surge protection device in a consumer unit… … new requirements for electrical checks are on the cards for social housing… …and how would you like to work at home on 200 grand a year? The NICEIC is looking for a chief executive… 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/the-mcb-debate-that-s-dividing-the-industry UK Electrician Apprenticeships & Career Support 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/ =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 22/12/2025 00:55 Row Erupts Over MCBs With SPDs In Consumer Units 03:10 New Requirements On The Way For Social Housing 04:21 Earn £200,000 For Working From Home? 05:31 AlphaESS Becomes Octopus Energy Partner 07:08 Linian Unveils Special Cable tray Clip 07:46 The Most Intelligent Light Switch Ever Produced? 09:10 Learner Of The Week 10:00 Get a Head-Start In the Industry 10:20 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:57 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:27 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 13:55 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	IET Raises Alarm Over Sustained Overloads 🚨	15 déc. 2025	00:11:55
Send us Fan Mail The 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/LedvanceDirectEasy Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ChumpFix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 15/12/2025 00:49 The IET Warns Trade About Solar Panel Overloads 02:18 Firm Fined After Apprentice Falls From Height 03:39 Govt Blocks Sale Of Downlight To Electricians 04:34 Have You Ever Been Cut By Steel Trunking? 05:10 Meet The ChumpFix L 06:35 Ledvances's New Lighting Control System 07:08 Quinetic System - No Wires, No Batteries 07:51 Electricians Diary 2026 Now Available 08:24 Learner Of The Week 09:14 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:00 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 12:21 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 13:06 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	NEW RULES: Thousands Of Electricians Unqualified Overnight	08 déc. 2025	00:10:56
Send us Fan Mail Are 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-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 08/12/2025 00:49 Are You Still Qualified As An Electrician? 02:43 MCS Suspends 3 Members After Cash For Cert Scandal 03:32 Fine For Company After Wind Farm Injury 04:36 Contractor Pays Homeowner £390,000 After Fire 05:05 An eFIXX Recommended Safe Isolation Kit 05:55 Loft Crawl Board For Electricians 06:27 Linian Unveils Clip For Cable Trays 07:01 UKs First Sungrow Powerstack Install 07:47 Learner Of The Week 08:30 Tea Break With Quickwire 09:05 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 11:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 12:00 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	Revealed: The Way To LEGALLY Remove The Cut-Out Fuse	01 déc. 2025	00:13:31
Send us Fan Mail We 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/LedvanceENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ChumpFix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 01/12/2025 00:43 New Service Allows You To legally Remove Cutout Fuses 03:07 Loose Wire Caused Containership Bridge Collapse 04:41 Govt Announces Expansion Of Boiler Upgrade Scheme 05:29 DIY Home Battery Storage - Is It Even Legal? 06:00 Meet The Sungrow Powerstack 06:44 Circuit Protection Meets Lego? 07:44 Ledvance Smart Lighting Controls 07:52 Axiom Vault Hits The Market 08:22 New EV Charger Circuit protection From Häger 08:57 New Kit From Navitas 09:35 Learner Of The Week 10:20 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:08 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:06 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 13:45 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	Footballer Electrocuted By Light ‘Fixed With Sellotape’	24 nov. 2025	00:13:04
Send us Fan Mail A 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-sellotape Learn More about NightSearcher 👉 www.nightsearcher.co.uk/EFIXX Learn More about Sungrow 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SungrowWebinar =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 24/11/2025 00:46 Footballer Electrocuted By Light ‘Fixed With Sellotape’ 01:56 Hotel Fined For Fire Safety Breaches 02:26 NICEIC To Deliver MCS Installer Scheme 02:59 Is This The Worlds Worst Power Tool? 04:00 How To Mitigate Heat Pump Noise 04:46 Data Centres Could Heat Your Home 05:55 Sungrow 3 Phase Battery & Inverter Now In The UK 06:54 The Most Beautiful Light Switch Ever Produced? 08:17 Rechargeable Head Torch Designed For Sparks 09:08 Learner Of The Week 10:10 Tea Break With Quickwire 11:02 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 13:08 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 13:40 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	Revealed: The REAL Fire Risks Hiding in UK Solar Installations	17 nov. 2025	00:15:47
Send us Fan Mail A 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/LedvanceENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ChumpFix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 17/11/2025 00:47 The Real Reasons Behind Shock Rise In Solar Panel Fires 03:39 95% of EV Chargers Installed Without Risk Assessments 05:05 Half of Branded Vans Have Experienced Theft 05:58 Nightsearcher Unveils New Worklight 07:05 Sungrow Expands Network 07:50 Awaab's Law - How To Stay Compliant 09:19 Envirovent Solutions 10:39 Aquair Water To Air Heater 11:40 Learner of The Week 12:30 Tea Break With Quickwire 13:20 Joe & Gary's Ex Learner Wins an Award 13:40 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:25 Challenge Words 7 Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	Revealed: The REAL Reason Smart Meters Are Going Rogue...	10 nov. 2025	00:12:21
Send us Fan Mail Smart 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 Notes New Nightsearcher Worklights 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/NightsearcherENW Code eFIXX For 10% Off New Rako DIN Module 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/RakoDINmodule Game On With MK 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/GameOnWithMK Check out Sungrow 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SUNGROWENW Check Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENW Learn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW Join The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/ Check Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENW Enter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeek Get Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 10/11/2025 00:46 The Real Reason Smart Meters Are Going Rogue... 02:08 Probe Into Allegations Of Apprentices Buying Exam Papers 02:46 Govt Appoints Sole Certifier Of Heat Pump Installs 04:01 New Test Cert Laws Come In This Week 05:00 Sungrow Innovations 05:31 Great Solutions From Flex 7 06:42 Rako Unveils New DIN Module 07:37 New Worklights From Nightsearcher 08:16 Game On With MK - Brilliant Prizes Up For Grabs 08:55 Learner Of The Week 09:34 Tea Break With Quickwire 10:31 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 12:30 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 12:59 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	Google Just Made Millions Of Smart Thermostats Dumb...	03 nov. 2025	00:11:28
Send us Fan Mail Google 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 Notes Google Pulls Plug on Smart Home Kit 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Articles/Nest-Users-Caught-Out-as-Google-Ends-Smart-Thermostat-Support The Ugly Truth About Smoke Alarms 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJl08r1jMxg GTEC Commercial Solar Course 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/GTECCommercialSolar 7 Core Electrical 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/7CoreElectrical EW Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EWGroup Evergy 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Evergy Consumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorld Learn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW Join The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/ Check Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENW Check Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENW Enter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeek Get Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw CPN Cudis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPNCUDISENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ChumpFix 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 03/11/2025 00:36 Google Pulls Plug on Smart Home Kit 02:20 Trade Warned - Insurance Won't Pay Out Because Of This 04:47 The Trade Reacts To The UKs Voltage Change 04:48 Commercial Solar Training Course From GTEC 05:52 Check Out 7 Core Electrical 06:44 Learn More About EW Group 07:29 Check Out Evergy 08:00 Learner Of The Week 09:02 TeaBreak With Quickwire 09:55 Challenge Words & Winners 10:25 eFIXX Fantasy League Rundown 11:52 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 12:30 Thanks For Watching! ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	Exclusive: Grid Bosses Set to Change UK Voltage	27 oct. 2025	00:14:54
Send us Fan Mail eFIXX 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 Notes MCS 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/SolisEnergy Hensel SWA 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/HenselSWA Velocity Pro Gear 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/VelocityProGear Use Code EFIXX Consumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorld Learn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW Join The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/ Check Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENW Check Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENW Enter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeek Get Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Ledvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceENW CPN Cudis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPNCUDISENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 27/10/2025 01:01 Controversial Changes Proposed to the nation’s voltage… 03:50 Another Fake Spark Is UnMasked 04:50 Huge IKEA Solar Panel Fire 05:42 MCS Extends Solar Mounting Products Grace Period 06:31 Solis Unveils New Solar Kit 08:02 Hensel Reveals New SWA Junction Boxes 08:44 Robus Is Going Green 09:26 Special Offer From Velocity Pro Gear 10:25 Learner Of The Week 11:51 Tea Break With Quickwire 12:47 eFIXX Fantasy League Roundup 15:06 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 15:50 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	Why Is the Electrical Industry Ignoring This?	20 oct. 2025	00:16:22
Send us Fan Mail An 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 Notes Check Out Sync Energy 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SyncEnergyENW Integral LED 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/IntegralLED Sign Up For Greencable 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/greencable Learn More About Solis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SolisEnergy Marshall Tufflex Sustainability 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/MTSustainability Free Diverted Neutral Training 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/DNC Check Out Eleven Energy 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ElevenEnergy Eleven Energy Livestream 👉 https://youtube.com/live/3Chj17mmzeM Hager Sustainability 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/HagerSustainability Velocity Pro Gear 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/VelocityProGear Use Code EFIXX Consumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CUWorld Learn More About Quickwire 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/QuickwireENW Join The UK Apprenticeship Support LinkedIn Group 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14901004/ Check Out Flex7 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/Flex7ENW Check Out Eltako 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/EltakoENW Enter The Knipex Tool Of The Week 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KnipexToolOfTheWeek Get Involved 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved =============================================== Thanks to our premium partners: Lewden Palazzoli 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/lewden-enw CPN Cudis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPNCUDISENW Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw CED Electrical Group 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CEDElecENW ======================================= Time Stamps ⏱️ 00:00 Electrical News Weekly 20/10/2025 00:55 Expert ‘Losing Sleep’ Over Cut-Out Fuses 02:42 £1/3 Million Bill After DIY Wiring 04:08 Can You Identify a Cowboy Installer? 05:41 Joe Has Joined The Battery Brigade 06:29 Solis Unveils New Kit 08:03 Sync Energy Home Energy Management 08:48 Integral LED Reimagines Fire Rated Downlights 09:36 Marshall Tufflex Sustainability Targets 👏 10:18 Exciting News From Greencable 11:00 Hager Opens New Telford Site 11:48 Special Offer From Velocity Pro Gear 12:52 Learner Of The Week 13:36 Tea Break With Quickwire 14:15 Thanks To Our Premium Partners 14:57 Challenge Words & Winners ============================================= #enw #electricians #electricalinstallation
	‘Serious Shock Risk’ Prompts Massive Product Recall	13 oct. 2025	00:12:33
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