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EV Charger Installation UK: What electrical installers need to know in 2026
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EV Charger Installation UK: What electrical installers...

The UK's EV charger installation market is accelerating fast. Discover the trends, compliance demands and...

Schneider Electric launches a compact RCBO to help customers meet wiring regulations without sacrificing on space
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric launches a compact RCBO to help customers...

3 Phase Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBO) with overcurrent protection is a new addition to the Acti9...

Surge protection devices in electrical distribution: A complete guide
Voltimum
Technical articles

Surge protection devices in electrical distribution: A...

A technical guide to surge protection devices: how SPDs work, BS 7671 requirements, Type 1/2/3 selection,...

Joint statement from ECA, Electrical Safety First, IET, NICEIC and SELECT on plug-in solar panels
ECA
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Joint statement from ECA, Electrical Safety First, IET,...

Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), Electrical Safety First (ESF), the Institution of Engineering and...

Amendment 4 changes to testing in a medical location
Kewtech
Technical articles

Amendment 4 changes to testing in a medical location

The IET Wiring Regulations is the safety standard for fixed low voltage(LV) electrical installations and are...

How to retrofit energy monitoring into any building: a guide for electrical contractors
Shelly
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How to retrofit energy monitoring into any building: a guide...

Can energy monitoring be retrofitted into a commercial building? Learn the best solutions, wiring methods...

Join ABB for an exclusive Building Safety Act 2026 open evening
ABB
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Join ABB for an exclusive Building Safety Act 2026 open...

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of critical legal updates in the building industry.

Martindale’s ‘safe isolation procedure checklist’ for safer working
Martindale Electric
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Martindale’s ‘safe isolation procedure checklist’ for...

Safety and test equipment specialists, Martindale Electric, has created a practical and comprehensive...

Millions of social renters to be protected from electrical faults, as new laws come into force
Electrical Safety First
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Millions of social renters to be protected from electrical...

New and existing tenants protected under the new legislation.

CEF secures SBTi Validation for near and long-term Net-Zero targets
City Electrical Factors
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CEF secures SBTi Validation for near and long-term...

CEF Limited ('CEF'), the UK’s leading electrical distributor, has announced that the Science Based Targets...

BS EN 60947-3 Distribution Switchgear: AC-20 to AC-23 utilisation categories guide
Doepke
Technical articles

BS EN 60947-3 Distribution Switchgear: AC-20 to AC-23...

Distribution switchgear to BS EN 60947-3 defines the requirements for low-voltage switchgear and control gear,...

Holiday lets in Wales to require proof of electrical safety as Bill passes Senedd
Electrical Safety First
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Holiday lets in Wales to require proof of electrical...

William Wright, Policy Advisor for Wales for consumer safety charity, Electrical Safety First said:

Online Marketplaces - Revealing the true acale of WEEE non-compliance in UK lighting
Recolight
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Online Marketplaces - Revealing the true acale of WEEE...

Environment agency data released this month has uncovered the scale of WEEE non-compliance of product sold...

Myth - Cable needs to be BASEC approved
flex7
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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...

Why RCD uplift matters
Megger
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Why RCD uplift matters

Understanding its impact on electrical safety and compliance.

Fire Rated Cable Clips: Meeting BS7671 Amendment 4
Linian
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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 initiatives for local authorities but budget pressures creating major challenges
Schneider Electric
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Buildings, infrastructure and renewables drive Net Zero...

Investments in retrofitting, electrification and renewable technologies key drivers for change. Eight in ten...

ECA employer essentials guidance notes available to prepare for April Employment Rights Act changes
ECA
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ECA employer essentials guidance notes available to...

ECA’s (Electrical Contractors' Association) Employee Relations team is producing a series of guidance notes in...

How can you improve your PAT/EET Testing?
Martindale Electric
Technical articles

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?
Kewtech
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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 Wiring Regulations)
ECA
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IET & BSI publish Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 (IET...

ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) welcomes the announcement that the IET (Institution of Engineering...

Complete guide to RCBOs, how they work, and why electricians use them
CPN Cudis
Technical articles

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,...

ECA influences electrical safety guidance launched across the UK
ECA
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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
Europacable
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LSF vs LS0H/LSHF: Why It Matters for Cable Specification

When specifying cables for commercial or civil installations, especially those subject to fire safety...