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‘Knowing and applying’ electrical safety procedures:...
New industry research from test equipment specialists Martindale Electric reveals that only 55% of...
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Understanding Type F RCCBs
Type F RCCBs are designed for modern single-phase inverter loads, providing reliable protection against...
Heat Pumps and RCD Selection
Electrical characteristics of inverter-driven heat pumps, residual current waveforms, and practical...
Do MCB’S EXIST?
If you’re new to the electrical industry, understanding MCBs is an essential starting point.
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Circular Lighting Live 2026: Reuse, remanufacture and...
Keeping existing luminaires in service, rather than replacing them, is moving from aspiration to everyday...
Is your Safe Isolation procedure up to scratch? The risks of...
Why do we need a safe electrical isolation procedure? To ensure that any item of electrical equipment or plant...
Amendment 4: understand the practical impact of connected...
From solar and batteries to EV chargers and Power over Ethernet, modern installs are linking up fast. CEF...
ITS BACK: Upgrade your tool bag with a new MFT and claim a...
Claim a free Kewtech tester worth up to £185 & 3 months of Tradecert when you buy a new Kewtech MFT before the...
New workplace harassment laws take effect in October: Is...
EIC is encouraging employers across the electrical and energy sector to review their workplace policies and...
EIC to offer free wills to over 55's in October
This October, the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is bringing its free Will-writing service for...
MT welcomes new BEAMA Guidance on Preventing Premature...
Marshall-Tufflex has welcomed the publication of a new industry guidance document from BEAMA designed to...
Case Study: Overcoming workplace harassment and coercive...
Power imbalances can create harmful and damaging workplace situations, leaving individuals feeling trapped and...
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Battery storage under Amendment 4: siting, ventilation and...
Amendment 4 introduces new requirements for battery storage. Here’s what installers need to know about siting,...
Earth fault loop impedance: measuring Zs and reading maximum...
Earth fault loop impedance explained: how to test Zs, use BS 7671 maximum values, apply the 0.8 rule, and...
PAT testing: what the Code of Practice actually requires
PAT testing is not simply an annual box-ticking exercise. Here’s what the law and IET Code of Practice...
G98 vs G99: grid connection applications for installers
G98 or G99? Understand the 16 A per phase threshold, when DNO approval is needed, how the fast-track route...
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WATCH NOW: Launching the prevention of premature collapse of...
Watch BEAMA respond to the Hackitt Report in this podcast launching their latest technical PDF all about...
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No more removable tips! Stay compliant with the KT1710.
Discover the KEWTECH KT1710, the two-pole voltage and continuity tester designed specifically for safe...
Fire-Resistant Cabling: Why the cable and the fixing matter
When it comes to life-safety systems, maintaining circuit integrity during a fire is critical. From fire...
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Circular Lighting Live 2026 | Sustainability in lighting:...
The programme for Circular Lighting Live 2026 brings together leading experts, innovators, and thought leaders...
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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,...
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 SPDs
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,...