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Electrical News Weekly

Electrical News Weekly

Hosted by eFIXX

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210

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Aug 2026

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The latest electrical industry news is brought to you every week by eFIXX, The Electricians' Channel. We cover everything from new products to business and people news. Get a heads up on what's being released this week on the eFIXX youtube channel.If you have a new product or service you'd like to feature in an upcoming episode please upload the information here 👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release

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August 10, 2026Episode 21113 min

Electricity Meters Wired Backwards ‘Causing Grid Chaos’ ⚠️

Send us Fan MailElectricity 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/LedvanceDirectEasyCHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 10/08/202601:02 Electricity Meters Wired Backwards ‘Causing Grid Chaos’ 02:41 Electrician Seriously Injured In Nuclear Plant Fall03:31 Trade Warned About An Exploding Hammer Drill04:28 MCS Announce 6 Month Grace Period05:44 Win a Complete Home Energy Management System06:20 Greencable Now Services The Whole Of London07:29 Congratulations To Cucumber Lighting07:59 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week08:27 Learner of The Week09:24 Tea Break With Quickwire11:15 eFIXX Weather Report=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

August 3, 2026Episode 21018 min

Grid Chiefs Deleted Records? Power Cut Warning Exposed!

Send us Fan MailThe 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 03/08/202601:03 Grid Chiefs Deleted Records? Power Cut Warning Exposed!04:39 Governmentt To Give Away Millions of Batteries05:57 Guttering Firm Charged With Corporate Manslaughter06:27 Win a Complete Home Energy Management System07:15 One Lucky Installer Wins £1000 of Wiska Products08:15 Win a Trip To New York & Las Vegas08:51 Dewalt Launches Quietest Impact Driver Yet!09:38 Chauvin Arnoux Releases New Power Quality Analyser10:22 New Compact RCBO From Schneider Electric11:01 A Simple Way To Create Dynamic Lighting Effects11:51 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week12:19 Learner Of The Week13:21 TeaBreak With Quickwire14:50 Challenge Words & Winners15:26 eFIXX Weather Report=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

July 28, 2026Episode 20921 min

Plug-In Batteries Spark New Safety Battle!

Send us Fan MailElectricians 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/LedvanceDirectEasyCHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 28/07/202600:55 Plug-In Batteries Spark New Safety Battle!03:16 Govt Issues Electric Shock Warning Over Light Switch04:18 Siemens Launches Circuit Breaker Of The Future06:15 2 Million Homes Helped The Grid During Recent Heatwave07:27 A luminaire Specifically For The Padel Court08:06 Solar Panels Switched Off At 80 Schools After Fire08:55 Your Neighbour's Solar Could Stop Your EV Charging10:09 Could This Screen Be The Answer to EV Payment Scams11:04 This Tester Pretends To Be an Electric Vehicle12:24 Win a £7000 Home Energy System13:14 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week13:46 Learner Of The Week15:07 It Will Soon Be Easier To Hire Apprentices16:05 Spit World Cup Winners Announcement17:18 TeaBreak With Quickwire18:29 eFIXX Weather Report=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

July 20, 2026Episode 20815 min

Revealed: The Police Sell Electricians’ Stolen Tools

Send us Fan MailIt’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…

July 13, 2026Episode 20718 min

Tax Bombshell: Thousands of Electricians Face Trouble!

Send us Fan MailThousands 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/LedvanceDirectEasyCHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 13/07/202601:16 Thousands of Electricians Miss Important Tax Deadline02:54 Mining Company Fined After Death of Electrician04:09 Urgent Honeywell Product Recall05:16 Hochiki Water Leak Detection06:32 Lewden's Great Circuit Protection Solutions07:03 Meet The Dead Testers Mate07:40 Live Electrical Now Offer MCBs08:41 Special Cleaning Formula For Electrical Equipment09:46 Three Great Competitions to Keep Your Eyes On11:59 Paul Russells Lamp of the Week12:22 Learner of the Week13:20 Tea Break With Quickwire14:35 Challenge Words & Winners15:05 eFIXX Weather Report=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

July 6, 2026Episode 20617 min

Electricians Refuse To Install Plug-In Solar... Here's Why

Send us Fan MailInstallers 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/ShellyENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 06/07/202601:10 Electricians Refuse To Install Plug-In Solar02:47 Courts Hand Out Big Fines Following Electrocutions04:58 Greencable Expanding Even Further Across The UK06:10 Win With Wiska - £1000 Prize Up For Grabs07:03 Win With Spit - 3 Nail Guns Up For Grabs07:41 Buy, Spin, Win With BG & Knipex08:51 Octopus Energy Launches Domestic Battery10:12 A Seriously Impressive Wall Chaser From Dewalt10:43 Meet The Mesh 7 Wireless Control System 11:25 CU-Connect Lighting Control Module12:10 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week12:35 Learner Of The Week13:30 Tea Break With Quickwire14:30 Challenge Words & Winners14:59 eFIXX Weather Report=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

June 29, 2026Episode 20516 min

The Shortcut Electricians Are Taking to Stay in Work...

Send us Fan MailThe 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/AnkerSolixENWLedvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasyCHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 29/06/202601:10 NICEIC Warns Over Fake Certs02:51 Alarm Over Sharp Domestic Work Slowdown03:54 IET Fights Back Over Mounting Criticism05:52 Brilliant Innovations From Charge-M807:19 A New Rust Remover For Electricians08:08 Win With Wiska - £1000 Prize Up For Grabs09:02 Win a Spit Pulsa 27E Nail Gun09:42 Intelligent Solar Solutions From Sigenergy10:51 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week11:23 Learner Of The Week12:15 Tea Break With Quickwire13:37 Challenge Words & Winners14:00 eFIXX Weather Report=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

June 22, 2026Episode 20418 min

UK Plug-In Solar Standard Is Here - But Who Wrote It?

Send us Fan MailEd 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/AnkerSolixENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 22/06//202501:14 Miliband Stuns Industry With Plug-in Solar Spec03;44 Govt Launches Fortnight Plug-In-solar Consultation 04:28 Social Landlords Must Report Electrical Safety Checks For First Time05:42 The UK's First 1.5 MW EV Charger07:06 Buy a Lewden Siena charger: Get a Free See you soon08:00 Visit Charge-M8 At The Installer Show10:32 Sync Energy's Newly Updated Charger11:07 VecGo 2.0 - 50% Faster Modular Installation11:56 Win Big With Spit!12:36 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week13:01 Learner Of The Week14:08 The 2026 eFIXX 30 Under 30 Award Winners14:25 Tea Break With Quickwire15:14 Challenge Words & Winners=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

June 15, 2026Episode 20316 min

Miliband Says Go, The Industry Says no... Here's Why

Send us Fan MailEnergy 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/AnkerSolixENWLedvance 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LedvanceDirectEasyCHUMPTools 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ChumpfixENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 15/06//202501:09 Ed Miliband VS The Electrical Industry03:32 Another Smart Meter Roll Out Is On The Cards04:22 How Did You Celebrate National Electricians Day05:58 Win One of Three Spit 27E Nail Guns06:29 Spray Action Cans For Electricians07:18 Have You Used ChumpFix Yet?08:35 Wiska Junction Boxes - Built With Installers in Mind09:34 Live Electrical Unveils Consumer Unit Fire Extinguisher10:02 Paul Russells Lamp Of The Week10:27 Learner Of The Week11:37 Tea Break With Quickwire12:09 Score To Win With Schneider13:48 eFIXX Weather Report=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

June 8, 2026Episode 20217 min

Bi-Directional RCDs Unplugged - Have we got this Wrong?

Send us Fan MailWe 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/AnkerSolixENWDoncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw=======================================Time Stamps ⏱️00:00 Electrical News Weekly 08/06/202601:09 eFIXX Busts Myth of Two-Way RCD Danger03:23 Plug-In Solar Booming Across The World04:15 Brand New Solar Install Explodes05:06 Contractor Fined After Underground Cable Strike06:08 Wago Recalls a Terminal Block Over Fire Fears07:10 Shelly Unveils new Installer Portal07:54 Metrel Showcasing Their Brand New Tester08:33 How Fast Can You Assemble an EV Kube?09:50 Sync Energy Pro Charger DC Range10:39 Paul Russells Lamp of The Week11:06 Learner of The Week12:16 Tea Break With Quickwire14:30 eFIXX Weather Report=======================================#enw #electricians #electricalnews

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