News Archives - Professional Electrician https://professional-electrician.com/category/news/ the latest news, products, tools and info for UK electricians Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:08:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 HDM Solar Wholesale Invites Installers to Open Event at New Basildon Branch https://professional-electrician.com/news/hdm-solar-wholesale-invites-installers-to-open-event-at-new-basildon-branch/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:25 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50187 HDM Solar Wholesale Invites Installers to Open Event at New Basildon Branch

HDM Solar Wholesale, a leading national wholesaler of solar energy products and electric vehicle charging solutions, is delighted to invite solar installers and customers to an open event at its new Basildon branch on Friday, 21st February. The event, taking place from 10 am to 2 pm, is open to solar and EV installers as ...

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Shocking 90% of PPE from non-registered providers fails tests https://professional-electrician.com/news/shocking-90-of-ppe-from-non-registered-providers-fails-tests/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:26 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50181 Shocking 90% of PPE from non-registered providers fails tests

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued an urgent warning to those responsible for procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products following the results of its latest independent tests. These findings once again reveal the alarming prevalence of substandard—and potentially hazardous—products circulating in the market. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the BSIF ...

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Upcoming episode of NICEIC’s The Wire webinar available to all as part of NICEIC’s Apprenticeship Week 2025 programme https://professional-electrician.com/news/upcoming-episode-of-niceics-the-wire-webinar-available-to-all-as-part-of-niceics-apprenticeship-week-2025-programme/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:34 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50157 Upcoming episode of NICEIC’s The Wire webinar available to all as part of NICEIC’s Apprenticeship Week 2025 programme

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to announce its upcoming episode of The Wire webinar ‘New opportunities: the future of electrical training’ will be made available to the wider industry as part of NICEIC’s Apprenticeship Week 2025 programme. The episode will take place on 13 February 2025 at ...

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Markel Direct brings back the search for The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice, with a prize worth over £5,000 https://professional-electrician.com/news/markel-direct-brings-back-the-search-for-the-nations-a-trades-apprentice-with-a-prize-worth-over-5000/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:25 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50142 Markel Direct brings back the search for The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice, with a prize worth over £5,000

Markel Direct, the specialist tradespeople insurer, has announced the return of The Nation’s A* Trades Apprentice award in line with National Apprenticeship Week 2025. The award aims to celebrate the outstanding work trades apprentices all over the UK are doing within their workplace, whilst also highlighting the important role apprentices play in the future of ...

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Andersen’s nationwide team installs home chargers in John O’Groats and Land’s End on same day https://professional-electrician.com/news/andersens-nationwide-team-installs-home-chargers-in-john-ogroats-and-lands-end-on-same-day/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:19 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50138 Andersen’s nationwide team installs home chargers in John O’Groats and Land’s End on same day

Andersen, the UK’s designer EV charging brand, has highlighted the strength of its nationwide installation service by fitting two new home chargers at opposite ends of the UK on the same day. On 22 January Andersen installed bespoke home charge points for two new customers that were 837 miles apart. It is the only home ...

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Everything Electrical Announces New Charity Partnership with Mountain Rescue England and Wales https://professional-electrician.com/news/everything-electrical-announces-new-charity-partnership-with-mountain-rescue-england-and-wales/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:32 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50135 Everything Electrical Announces New Charity Partnership with Mountain Rescue England and Wales

£1 Donation from Every Hydra Sold to Support Vital Mountain Rescue Operations Everything Electrical, part of the Velair Group, is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW). Beginning January 2025, £1 from every Hydra sold will be donated to support the life-saving work of Mountain Rescue teams across ...

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Comprehensive free learning platform launches for UK electrical apprentices https://professional-electrician.com/news/comprehensive-free-learning-platform-launches-for-uk-electrical-apprentices/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:00:53 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50128 Comprehensive free learning platform launches for UK electrical apprentices

Electrical Safety First is proud to champion the launch of ACE:Electrical (the Apprentice Channel of Excellence), a groundbreaking new platform offering free, high-quality teaching and learning resources for all UK electrical apprentices. This innovative channel, hosted on Learning Lounge, aims to empower the next generation of electricians with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers. ...

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Transporter takes top spot in van research https://professional-electrician.com/news/transporter-takes-top-spot-in-van-research/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:15 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50119 Transporter takes top spot in van research

Research conducted by Wessex Fleet found that over half of respondents (51%) consider the Volkswagen Transporter the most professional van for businesses. Its sleek design, ample space, and balance of practicality and style make it a standout choice for professionals. Known for its reliability (according to FN50 fleet reliability survey), the Transporter’s strong performance reinforces its reputation ...

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Aico Celebrates 35 Years of Home Life Safety https://professional-electrician.com/news/aico-celebrates-35-years-of-home-life-safety/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:00:31 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50114 Aico Celebrates 35 Years of Home Life Safety

This year, Aico celebrates 35 years of innovative technology, and quality alarms and sensors, which has led them to become the European market leader in home life safety. Founded in 1990, Aico has experienced remarkable growth and development, consistently adapting to the ever-evolving market landscape. Since the beginning, Aico has cultivated a reputation for innovation, ...

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IronmongeryDirect Makes Donation to St. Luke’s Hospice https://professional-electrician.com/news/ironmongerydirect-makes-donation-to-st-lukes-hospice/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:31 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=50111 IronmongeryDirect Makes Donation to St. Luke’s Hospice

IronmongeryDirect has raised £1,545 for St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon through its Christmas employee raffle, with prizes donated from some of the company’s valued suppliers. St. Luke’s Hospice, located nearby to IronmongeryDirect, is a charity providing compassionate palliative and end of life care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable, as well as providing ...

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