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ECA’s exciting new offering for its Members – The Growth Hub
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ECA’s exciting new offering for its Members – The Growth Hub

Running or growing an electrical contracting business comes with challenges but ECA’s Growth Hub helps Members...

New alternative entry test for EWA
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New alternative entry test for EWA

The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has confirmed the availability of a new knowledge test that...

Save more, achieve more with ECA membership
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Save more, achieve more with ECA membership

Looking to grow your business, stay compliant, and cut costs? ECA membership offers a powerful package of...

ECA Member becomes Government partner’s net zero champion for construction sector
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ECA Member becomes Government partner’s net zero champion...

Chris Jenkins, Design & Innovation Director at ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) Member business,...

UK’s clean energy future promises golden opportunities for ECA members
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UK’s clean energy future promises golden opportunities for...

The evolving landscape under the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Plan promises a golden era for ECA...

Boost your business with ECA membership
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Boost your business with ECA membership

Unlock practical support that helps your business thrive with ECA.

ECA welcomes government grant extension for electric vans and trucks
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ECA welcomes government grant extension for electric vans...

ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) welcomes the extension of the Government’s plug-in van and truck...

ECA calls for Government to ensure accountability and action on online marketplaces for product safety
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ECA calls for Government to ensure accountability and action...

ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) is a signatory in an open letter to Government asking for more...

A Blueprint for Electrification
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A Blueprint for Electrification

Electrification of the UK is the backbone of economic growth, it underpins success in every sector. The recent...

Build business resilience, grow your business and get specified with ECA
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Build business resilience, grow your business and get...

As an ECA Member, you would have access to a range of FREE tools designed to support competence and...

ECA is the UK's leading membership body for electrical contractors, we help businesses prepare for whatever's next
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ECA is the UK's leading membership body for electrical...

Become an ECA Member and unlock the tools you need to win contracts, grow stronger and get your voice heard.

Win a Sonos One Speaker courtesy of ECA
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Win a Sonos One Speaker courtesy of ECA

Play the Voltimum 12 Days of Christmas game to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize

Live webinar: Hazardous Areas Awareness for electrical contractors
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Live webinar: Hazardous Areas Awareness for electrical...

Electrical contractors often find themselves working in potentially explosive or hazardous areas, often...

Advent calendar: Day 18 – win with ECA
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Advent calendar: Day 18 – win with ECA

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Low voltage switchgear selection: key considerations
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Low voltage switchgear selection: key considerations

With the second amendment of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018) around the corner, ECA...

A handy guide to EICRs
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A handy guide to EICRs

Gary Parker, ECA Technical Manager, gives an overview of the codes that make up those all-important electrical...

New engineering services alliance to champion change
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New engineering services alliance to champion change

The £multi-billion UK engineering services sector is launching a major new industry alliance of eight...

Is my TT system correct for two EV charging points?
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Is my TT system correct for two EV charging points?

Our ECA expert answers a question from a Voltimum user on best practice for EV earthing solutions.

Am I using the correct cable for shore supply connections in accordance with BS 7671?
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Am I using the correct cable for shore supply connections in...

Our ECA expert answers a question from a Voltimum user regarding what the 18th Edition says about cable...

Should I install a PEN monitoring device on a problematic outside light?
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Should I install a PEN monitoring device on a problematic...

Our ECA expert answers a question from a Voltimum user regarding outside conduit and BS7671 guidance.

Terminating supply to outbuilding; is it acceptable to terminate into the CU 100A mains switch?
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Terminating supply to outbuilding; is it acceptable to...

A Voltimum user has been asked to terminate an SWA supply to a new external building. Our ECA expert answers...

Lack of access to earth electrode; can I provide a satisfactory rating on the EICR?
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Lack of access to earth electrode; can I provide a...

Our ECA expert assists a Voltimum user with a question about lack of access to an electrode, and whether...

Is it permissible to bond pipe outside a gas meter box?
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Is it permissible to bond pipe outside a gas meter box?

Our ECA expert answers a question from a Voltimum user regarding bonding outside a gas meter box and the...

Can I diversify electric showers and heat pumps?
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Can I diversify electric showers and heat pumps?

Our ECA expert answers a question from a Voltimum user regarding electric showers and heat pumps in...