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Cut electricity bills to power growth, Chancellor urged by...
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has joined a broad coalition of businesses, consumer groups,...
Voltimum News
Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.
Supporting the next generation: Martindale launches...
A dedicated new resources hub on the Martindale website has been introduced to support students and...
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Why and how to test SPD’s?
The consequences of not protecting sensitive equipment from these surges can be severe, including...
The Measurement Category (CAT) rating: Why it matters
Working with electricity every day is a hazardous existence. Safety equipment, such as clothing, gloves,...
Electrical Industries Charity calls for industry action...
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is taking the opportunity this Suicide Prevention Month to encourage...
CEF achieves ISO 19443 certification, strengthening...
CEF achieves ISO 19443 certification, strengthening quality, traceability and confidence in its role...
Staying compliant with BS7671 Wiring Regulations using...
For electrical contractors, choosing the right cable fixing can make a significant difference to...
Staying compliant with BS7671 Wiring Regulations using...
Ensuring electrical installations meet the latest BS7671 Amendment 4 fire safety requirements requires...
BS 7671 Amendment 4: Cable Tray Installation Requirements...
Ensuring electrical installations meet the latest BS 7671 Amendment 4 requirements requires cable management...
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What is an EICR? Meaning, codes, validity and cost
Understand EICRs, from C1, C2, C3 and FI codes to inspection intervals, pricing, and landlord...
How to Wire a Garage Consumer Unit: A Practical Guide for UK...
Learn how to wire a garage consumer unit safely, choose the right protection, and meet BS 7671 requirements...
ECA welcomes Government announcement on procurement reforms
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) welcomes the Government’s announcement that businesses bidding...
What Is an SPD in Electrical Installations? A Guide to Surge...
A practical guide to surge protective devices (SPDs), including BS 7671 requirements, wiring guidance and...
Martindale ALIVE – 5 failproof steps to safe isolation
ALIVE is Martindale Electric’s memorable safe isolation procedure to help reduce electricity-related...
Martindale’s Safe Isolation Procedure Video Guide
Build confidence in the correct safe isolation procedure with this step-by-step video guide from Martindale...
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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...
3 Phase Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBO) with overcurrent protection is a new addition to the Acti9...
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,...
Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), Electrical Safety First (ESF), the Institution of Engineering and...
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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...
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...
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of critical legal updates in the building industry.
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...
New and existing tenants protected under the new legislation.