NICEIC to exhibit at InstallerSHOW 2025
NICEIC is pleased to announce its return to InstallerSHOW 2025, a leading trade event for the UK’s electrical,...
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Marshall-Tufflex launches new CPD training course on GRP
Electrical installations in demanding environments require containment systems that offer long-term...
UK’s top electrical talent to take on Europe's best at...
The UK’s very brightest and best young apprentices and learners are heading to Denmark in September, to test...
Martindale Electric launches revamped website
With a keen emphasis on keeping safe around electricity, Martindale Electric has announced the launch of its...
NICEIC announces Spring 2025 series of The Wire
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to announce...
Electrical Installation seminar round up: An electric future...
Electrical industry must modernise now to prepare for a low-carbon, electrified future. Policies that...
#CEFLIVE25 – The UK’s leading electrical trade event, hosted...
#CEFLive2025 returns, bigger and better than ever, bringing the UK’s electrical industry together for two...
NICEIC technical training developer Mitchel Smith...
NICEIC is pleased to announce the appointment of Technical Training Developer, Mitchel Smith, as the new...
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Discover the latest solutions in Data Centres to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
Science based targets, EcoVadis, or B Corp?
The options open to lighting industry manufacturers to get their sustainability credentials independently...
Schneider Electric to double veteran talent intake to tackle...
Veterans Talent Programme recognises value of veterans’ transferrable skills, and retrains ex-military...
Aurora Lighting Gears Up for Exciting 2025 Event Lineup
Aurora Lighting is set to make a strong impact at several major industry events in 2025. With a packed...
EAS Qualifications Guide Update
To support the release of the latest Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (October 2024), The...
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Taking the feed (supply) to a switch
In this video, Gary Hayers form Tresham College looks at the practice of taking a supply to a switch.
Trunking and IP Ratings
In this article, NAPIT’s Bill Allan discusses the application of the IP Code to cable trunking.
Cutting notches and drilling holes in joists
To comply with Regulation 522.8.14, no wiring system should penetrate an element of construction that is...
What is circuit protection?
Circuit protection, at its simplest, is the intentional addition of a ‘weak link’ in an electrical circuit....
The basic principles of electromagnetism
This article will provide a basic introduction to the principles of electromagnetism and electric motors.
What are the different types of circuit?
The key thing to remember when selecting the type of circuit for an electrical installation is the...
Checking continuity of a ring final circuit
The diagram in this article provides guidance for checking the continuity of ring final circuit conductors for...
What are the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989?
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 expand on the rules regarding electrical safety in the Health and...
Installing an electrical supply to an outbuilding
This article looks at the correct procedure for installing an electrical supply to an outbuilding.
How do I determine an extraneous conductive part?
This article provides some simple guidance on how to identify extraneous conductive parts to help you avoid...
Power factor correction – What is it? Why is it required?...
Poor power factor wastes energy and drives up costs, but what is power factor, why does it matter and how...