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Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

Circular Lighting Live 2026: Reuse, remanufacture and leasing emerge as the new drivers
Recolight
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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...

Which PAT Tester should I buy? The Kewtech guide
Kewtech
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Which PAT Tester should I buy? The Kewtech guide

In a world where there is a paralysing abundance of choice, Kewtech keeps choosing your PAT tester and,...

Is your Safe Isolation procedure up to scratch? The risks of cutting corners
Kewtech
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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...

Have your say and be in with a chance to win a £200 Amazon voucher
Voltimum
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Have your say and be in with a chance to win a £200 Amazon...

Share your feedback and help shape the future of Voltimum. Complete our short UK survey by 30 October 2026 for...

Schneider Electric welcomes Great British Grid but warns of supply chain bottlenecks
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric welcomes Great British Grid but warns...

David Hall, Zone President, UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric comments on what the announcement could mean...

 Amendment 4: understand the practical impact of connected technology
City Electrical Factors
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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...

BCIA: Why BEMS and Building Controls should come before Solar PV and Heat Pumps
BCIA
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BCIA: Why BEMS and Building Controls should come before...

With energy costs and security in sharp focus, Ron Purcell asks whether better energy management should come...

ITS BACK: Upgrade your tool bag with a new MFT and claim a free tester worth up to £185!
Kewtech
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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...

Flex7 at Healthcare Estates: Hospital lighting control & MESH7 Wireless (Stand E8)
flex7
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Flex7 at Healthcare Estates: Hospital lighting control &...

Flex7 will be exhibiting at Healthcare Estates in Manchester next week (13th-14th October) to showcase how...

NEW: Brady's no waste RFID label printer
Brady
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NEW: Brady's no waste RFID label printer

Print and encode the first RFID label right, with 0 label waste. Brady Corporation’s new i7500 RFID label...

New workplace harassment laws take effect in October: Is your business ready?
Electrical Industries Charity
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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
Electrical Industries Charity
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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 Wiring Collapse
Marshall Tufflex
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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 control
Electrical Industries Charity
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Case Study: Overcoming workplace harassment and coercive...

Power imbalances can create harmful and damaging workplace situations, leaving individuals feeling trapped and...

Women's Month: Breaking the Taboo on Menopause
Electrical Industries Charity
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Women's Month: Breaking the Taboo on Menopause

The Electrical Industries Charity will be joined by Tanith Lee, a UK-based health coach and menopause...

Trekkers set off on 10-Day Vietnam journey for Electrical Industries Charity
Electrical Industries Charity
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Trekkers set off on 10-Day Vietnam journey for Electrical...

This month, a group of determined fundraisers from across the electrical industry will take on an...

Earn 3x rewards on CPN Cudis products with Voltimum+
Voltimum
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Earn 3x rewards on CPN Cudis products with Voltimum+

Voltimum+ members can earn 3x rewards on eligible CPN Cudis products from 1 October to 31 December 2026,...

Win a £2,000 Holiday Voucher When You Buy ABB at CEF
Voltimum
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Win a £2,000 Holiday Voucher When You Buy ABB at CEF

Voltimum+ members who purchase ABB products from CEF between 1st October and 31st December could win a...

An introduction to Electric Vehicle Charger testing
Megger
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An introduction to Electric Vehicle Charger testing

Megger's guide to EV charger testing: Why EVSE checks are vital to prevent fire and shock risks, and how...

Battery storage under Amendment 4: siting, ventilation and isolation
Voltimum
Technical articles

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 values
Voltimum
Technical articles

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
Voltimum
Technical articles

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
Voltimum
Technical articles

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...

Schneider Electric unveils the world’s first fully Software-Defined Medium Voltage switchgear to accelerate the speed and scalability of AI factories
Schneider Electric
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Schneider Electric unveils the world’s first fully...

Schneider Electric, today unveiled the world’s first fully Software-Defined MV switchgear, redefining how...