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MK has urgently recalled 37 versions of its Essentials double socket range over a high risk of fire…

…a contractor is fined £100,000 after a solar panel installer falls through a skylight…

… and it’s revealed that 80 per cent of electricians have had electric shocks despite all the safety procedures…

Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.
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Show Notes

MK socket recall 👉 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6751edf819e0c816d18d1e3b/2411-0130-product-safety-report-3-pin-socket-with-switches.pdf

Solar panel fire research 👉 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/2885/1/012047/pdf

Safe Isolation training 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/introduction-to-safe-isolation-cpd

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Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 16/12/24
00:52 Mk urgently recalls 37 socket versions
01:56 Contractor fined after installer falls through skylight
03:52 Storm Darragh devastates UK's biggest solar farm
04:27 Study finds solar panels can accelerate spread of fire
05:00 Risk assessment of home battery packs
05:35 Europes biggest EV charging centre set to be in Manchester
06:10 Loophole allowing dangerous EV charger locations
07:04 8/10 electricians have suffered electric shocks
08:05 A breakthrough in battery technology
09:22 Thanks to our premium partners
09:55 Challenge words and winners
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Confusion is mounting in the trade over the correct cable insulation to use in meter cupboards…

…over 1,000 social homes in Dundee are revealed to have had EICRs that were over five years old…

…and a blind electrician is assaulted in a row over a battery…

Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.

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Free cables and conductors training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/cables-and-conductors-in-association-with-doncaster-cables?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no

ENA Connect Direct 👉 https://www.current-news.co.uk/ena-connect-direct-passes-15000-applications-announces-new-phase/

We built a pub on a mountain 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr0U6Jw82mA

Win a PerfectDraft 👉 https://spark.efixx.co.uk/have-a-beer-on-us/

Brady M410 printer 👉 https://www.brady.co.uk/label-printers/m410

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We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

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Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 09/12/24
00:49 Confusion over insulation of cable in meter boxes
03:17 Over 1000 homes had over five year old EICRs
04:27 New DNO connection milestone
05:31 Skills shortage in Manchester being tackled
06:35 We built a pub on a mountain
07:07 Project Completions this week
08:23 Brady unveils latest printer
09:26 Mobile platform for EVs
10:15 Blind electrician assaulted over row with battery
10:50 Congratulations to Ian Hunter
11:28 Thanks to our premium partners!
12:10 Challenge words and winners
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Installers are warned this week about the dangers of neutral current diversions…

… the trade reacts in fury to the latest amendment to the regs…

…and we meet the once homeless man who’s just qualified as an electrician…

Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.

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Show Notes

Download the Select flow chart 👉 bit.ly/ncd-poster

West Lothian College rig 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWQ2zJ6PEY0

Free Emergency Lighting training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-emergency-lighting-in-association-with-robus?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no

Hundreds of EV Chargers, Just ONE Cable? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1OQf-QIt4E

Get your electricians' diary 👉 https://amzn.to/4g4E5Cc

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Electrical News Weekly in association with 

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Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady

Thanks to our premium partners:
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Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw
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We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved
====================================
Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 
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Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW
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Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 02/12/24
00:45 Trade warned about neutral current diversion risk
02:47 Question of the week
03:29 Trade reacts with fury to amendment 4
04:17 What do you think of cross pavement charging?
05:28 The perfect solution for EV charging in car parks
06:15 Rolec unveil Ultracharge 30
07:20 Former homeless apprentice is awarded
08:15 Electricians' diary
08:56 Big fire at Wiha factory in Vietnam
09:35 Thanks to our premium partners
10:10 Challenge words and winners
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Fire investigators say they found DIY electrical work at a Swansea home where a three-year-old boy and his dad died…

…it’s been revealed that over THREE MILLION smart meters aren’t working properly…

…and an electrician working behind a false ceiling discovers a set of priceless artworks…
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Show Notes

Free cables and conductors training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/cables-and-conductors-in-association-with-doncaster-cables#/home

Win with BG 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BGwin

Check out the Brady M210 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BradyM210

SyncEnergy Consumer unit 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SyncEnergyEV

Ledvance floodlight Gen 4 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Ledvancegen4

Win some formula 1 merch 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SignifyF1
Download LumXpert 👉https://www.lumxpert.signify.com/en-gb
Terms & Conditions 👉 https://www.lumxpert.signify.com/dam/constellation/assets/promo-terms/uk-promo-terms/uk-promo-campaigns/uk-heracampaign/UK_TCs_HERA.pdf

BBC Documentary 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0024yyc/panorama-the-truth-about-smart-meters

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Thanks to our premium partners:
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Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw
Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw
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We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved
====================================
Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 
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Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW
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Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 25/11/24
00:50 DIY electrical work found in house where boy and dad died
02:36 Alarming electrical fire statistics
03:11 Three million smart meters aren't working properly
04:50 UK's first tariff for traditional storage heaters
06:24 New product from Sync Energy
07:29 Print tough labels with the Brady M210
08:20 New Sync Energy EV circuit protection
08:27 Ledvance unveils floodlight Gen4
09:01 Win some formula 1 merch
09:36 Italian electrician discovers priceless artwork
10:08 College Connections shoutout
10:50 Thanks to our premium partners
11:20 Challenge words and winners
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Wiring Regulations chiefs warn the trade of the impact of the latest amendment to the document…

…the Government announces a high level probe into the lack of electricians…

and a self-employed installer who abused the Covid loans scheme is to face seven years of sanctions…

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Show Notes

Free cable and conductors training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/cables-and-conductors-in-association-with-doncaster-cables#/home

Win big with BG 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BGwin

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Electrical News Weekly in association with 

Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales

Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady

Thanks to our premium partners:
Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw
Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw
Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw
===============================

We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved
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Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 
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Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW
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Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 18/11/24
00:49 Trade warned about impact of latest amendments
02:37 Government probe into lack of electricians
03:56 More EV chargers needed in Lancashire
04:56 Free cable training package
05:30 Covid loan abuser to face 7 years of sanctions
06:17 Product news
08:14 Shoutout to a young electrician
08:48 Thanks to our premium partners
09:22 Challenge words and winners
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Some of the biggest brands in the electrical trade are slapped with huge fines for price fixing…

…we reveal the installed electrical kit most loved by homeowners…

…and missing British electrician Kris Finney is found safe and well in Tenerife…

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Win big with BG 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BGwin

Free solar installation training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/solar-pv-installations-with-sunsynk?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no

Access Financial Services 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/AccessInsurance

Free emergency lighting training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-emergency-lighting-in-association-with-robus?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no

Check out the Brady M211 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BradyM211

The Ultimate BIG Wire Crimper: Klauke Micro 👉  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqiXHzpM4-4

Check out this years eFIXX Award winners 👉 https://awards.efixx.co.uk/2024-business-category-winners

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Electrical News Weekly in association with 

Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales

Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady

Thanks to our premium partners:
Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw
Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw
Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw
===============================

We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved
====================================
Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 
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Available on most major podcast platforms

Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW
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Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 11/11/24
00:55 Big electrical brands slapped with fines for price fixing
02:20 Strange ransom demand involving baguettes
03:37 Which technology do customers like most?
04:53 Missing electrician has been found in Tenerife
05:25 Warning to young electricians if their income isn't protected
07:09 Question of the week
07:55 Greenbrook take over MK Sentry Consumer Unit
08:12 Revolutionary portable printer from Brady
09:16 The Ultimate BIG Wire Stripper
09:45 The eFIXX Awards winners have been announced
12:15 Thanks to our premium partners
12:50 Challenge words and winners
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The family of a man who lost an arm when he was electrocuted has called for changes in the law to stop it happening again…

…why heat batteries could be the future of home heating…

…and the trade welcomes the announcement of big government spending on schools and hospitals…

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Show Notes

Free safe isolation training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/safe-isolation?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no

Learn more about heat batteries 👉 https://eandt.theiet.org/2024/10/08/smart-heat-batteries-offer-efficient-low-carbon-alternative-traditional-home-heating

Win big with BG 👉 www.bgwin.co.uk

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Electrical News Weekly in association with 

Solar Trade Sales 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/solartradesales

Challenge word competition supported by Brady 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/Brady

Thanks to our premium partners:
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envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw
Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw
Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw
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We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

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Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW
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Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 04/11/24
00:52 Family of electrocuted man calls for change in the law
01:51 New professional social channels aimed for safety promotion
02:28 Govt to spend big on schools and hospitals
03:05 Have you heard of heat batteries?
04:40 Tesco purchases enough solar energy for 144 large stores
05:08 eFIXX Awards winners announced this week
05:30 Elon Musk advocates for electricians
06:00 Survey shows electricians among the unhappiest at work
07:08 Metrel unveils MFT for solar systems
07:42 CEF unveils smart energy management system
08:39 Thanks to our premium partners!
09:30 Challenge words and winners
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A consulting engineer issues a stark warning to the trade about untested solar panels…

…Octopus says it’s setting up a club to decide the standards for smart electrical kit…

…and how an electrical contractor is using artificial intelligence to make big savings…

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Show Notes

Free industrial socket training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/requirements-for-industrial-socket-outlets-in-association-with-lewden?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home

Enter the BG prize draw 👉 www.bgwin.co.uk

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Electrical News Weekly in association with 

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envirovent 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/envirovent-enw
Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw
Scame 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/scame-enw
===============================

We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved
====================================
Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 
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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 28/10/24
00:40 Warning about un-tested solar panels
02:04 Octopus setting up club to decide smart kit standards
03:16 92 data centres account for a fifth of Irelands electricity
03:42 Electrical contractor uses AI to make savings
04:46 Question of the week
05:27 Over 800,000 meters set to be replaced
06:27 Nissan EVs' soon able to power homes
06:58 Fluke unveils digital multimeter for solar installs
07:23 unit to upgrade fluorescent lights to LED
08:00 BG prize draw goes live
09:01 Thanks to our premium partners
09:50 Challenge words and winners
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The IET unveils a guide for electricians installing battery packs to clarify the installation procedures…

… a judge fines a cosmetics company over the risk of electrocution at its factory…

…and fuse links are being recalled over safety fears…

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Show Notes

Comment on the IET home battery guide 👉 https://electrical.theiet.org/get-involved/consultations/draft-for-public-comment-iet-electrician-s-guide-to-domestic-electrical-energy-storage-systems/

FREE Continuity testing training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-complete-guide-to-continuity-testing-in-association-with-test-instrument-solutions?previouspage=allcourses&isenrolled=no#/home

Siba recall 👉 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66fecc83e84ae1fd8592edd2/2408-0206-product-recall-siba-electrical-fuse-link.pdf
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We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 21/10/24
00:39 The IET unveils guide for home battery systems
02:33 Cosmetics firm fined after risky electrical installation
03:38 Inquest into teenager electrocuted at railway station
04:12 Boat builders plea for marine electricians
05:56 Siba recalls batch of fuse-links over safety fears
06:41 Scolmore settles counterfeit product dispute
07:51 Black out solar panel spray shortlisted for award
08:45 Thanks to our premium partners
09:32 Challenge words and winners
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The trade reacts with alarm as it’s told to cough up over £400 to fit extractor fans…

…a homeowner says a solar panel installation has made his family home unsellable…

…and a Cumbria man appears in court accused of forging electrical safety certificates…

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Show Notes
👉 Envirovent ventilation training course - https://www.envirovent.com/about-us/niceic-ventilation-training-course/
👉 eFIXX TV Extractor fans - https://youtube.com/live/OlTniinvHCw
👉 Ventilation CPD https://www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/ventilation-cpd
👉Containment CPD https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/compliant-containment-in-association-with-marshall-tufflex
👉Solar & Storage Live  - CATL Tener Flex launch - https://youtu.be/jNB1J5JhnK0
👉Luceco F-Type Downlights https://youtu.be/xvJp76Ys2q0?si=uYw-HlvlD0kNKIfY

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We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.  

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Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast 
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Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW
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00:00 Electrical News Weekly 14th Oct 2024
00:41 £400 course to fit an extractor fan
03:50 Electrician forged EICR certificates
04:23 House unsaleable due to solar panels
05:11 An electrician has sold his shares in Tradify for £4 million.
05:34 UK's biggest Tesla battery installation
05:58 New battery from CATL
06:11 John Nobel Lifetime Achievement award
06:40 New Martindale 664 socket tester.
07:00 Luceco F-Type emergency lighting module
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