Myth - Cable needs to be BASEC approved
The world of cable is, at best, convoluted and, at worst, a massive can of writhing, slippery worms. It’s full...
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Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.
Why RCD uplift matters
Understanding its impact on electrical safety and compliance.
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Fire Rated Cable Clips: Meeting BS7671 Amendment 4
Ensure your electrical installations meet the latest fire safety standards with compliant cable management...
Buildings, infrastructure and renewables drive Net Zero...
Investments in retrofitting, electrification and renewable technologies key drivers for change. Eight in ten...
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How can you improve your PAT/EET Testing?
Electrical equipment and appliances must be regularly tested to ensure safety and comply with regulations....
Is your equipment HSE GS38 compliant?
You may wish to consider the following advice when selecting and using test equipment when working on Low...
IET & BSI publish Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 (IET...
ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) welcomes the announcement that the IET (Institution of Engineering...
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Complete guide to RCBOs, how they work, and why electricians...
RCBO’s are becoming the preferred choice for modern electrical installations thanks to their reliability,...
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ECA influences electrical safety guidance launched across...
ECA Members (Electrical Contractors’ Association) have been instrumental in new guidance that has been...
LSF vs LS0H/LSHF: Why It Matters for Cable Specification
When specifying cables for commercial or civil installations, especially those subject to fire safety...
STOP. No Check. No Contact! Martindale Electric launches new...
Safe isolation is the cornerstone of electrical safety, and it is a rigorous process, but other hazards can...
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...
ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) is a signatory in an open letter to Government asking for more...
Why relay protection testing keeps getting harder – and what...
Explore why relay protection testing is becoming more complex with IEC 61850 systems, and discover practical...
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Do we need seat belts with Heat Pumps?
Should we follow safety recommendations made in product standards?
Selecting and using socket testers effectively
Socket outlet testers—commonly referred to as socket testers—are widely used by electricians and electrical...
LED tubes: The compliant alternatives to banned T5 and T8...
Over recent years, there’s been a growing movement by the EU and the UK government to accelerate the...
BS 5839-1: 2025 updates
Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, looks in detail at a number of key changes in...
Come to the 2025 Electrical Product Safety Conference
Increased demand for electrical products to enhance our lifestyles and homes means those working in the...
NICEIC urges certified businesses to check their records...
This summer marks five years since the introduction of mandatory Electrical Installation Condition Reports...
Hands-Free Labelling: Discover the Power of BradyVoice
Labelling shouldn’t slow you down. That’s why Brady UK introduces the BradyVoice™ Labelling Assistant—a...
Electrical Accessories for high impact areas
Providing contractors with valuable information to help them keep up to date, Click Scolmore looks at...
Fault currents
In any electrical system a fault to Earth or a fault between live conductors will generate a fault current....
Label creation, just a Tap Away – Discover express labels...
Need a faster, easier way to create and print electrical labels on-site? Thanks to Brady's mobile labelling...