LED Strip or LED Tape is one of the most exciting innovations in the electrical and lighting industry in recent times. We take a deep dive into the structure of LED Tape, what all the components are, and how it's connected up.

Free Training Package 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/understanding-led-strip-in-association-with-robus

Learn more about the Range of LED Strip Lighting from ROBUS 👉https://hub.efixx.co.uk/ROBUSLEDStrip

=========
Time Stamps ⏱
0:00 How to install LED strips professionally and creatively.
0:09 Various LED strip samples like the 12V VEGAS Strip and 24V options.
0:25 Free Training Package 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/understanding-led-strip-in-association-with-robus
0:37 The structure of LED strip
0:53 Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
1:13 Copper Conductors Explained
1:59 Is this exposed copper dangerous?
2:35 Surface-mounted LEDs (SMDs) and their sizes explained
3:19 What's this tiny black component on the LED strip? The role of resistors in LEDs
3:53 Cut points on LED strips
5:02 Single Resistor for Three LEDs, the series circuit design
5:45 Free Training Package 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/understanding-led-strip-in-association-with-robus
=========

#LEDStrip #LEDtape #lighting

If you're having trouble identifying which circuit breaker supplies a circuit, the Ideal Industries Sure Trace Plus could be the perfect solution.

Learn more 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/IdealCircuitTracer

#ElectricalTools #CircuitTesting #SafetyFirst

Tampered meters, safety risks, and legal grey areas—what should electricians really know?

In this live discussion, we’re joined by Dr. Robert Weller of Electrical Investigations, an insurance industry expert who has examined countless electrical fire cases, and Joanne Flaherty, Technical Compliance Manager from A Coole Electrical, a leading Safe Isolation Provider (SIP).

We’ll be diving into:
⚡ Legalities of removing meter seals—what’s allowed and what’s not.
🔥 Safety issues around service heads and the risks electricians face.
🛑 The role of Safe Isolation Providers (SIPs) in ensuring safety and compliance.
⚠️ Electricity theft—how it happens and the fire dangers it creates.
🔎 Real-life case studies of electrical fires, fraud, and investigations.

If you work with electricity, this is a must-watch! Join us LIVE, ask your questions, and get expert insights on staying safe and compliant.

📅 Set your reminder now! 👇 #ElectricalSafety #MeterFraud #SafeIsolation

The ECA has slammed classroom electrician courses as ‘a waste of money’…

…the trade is warned over death-trap telescopic ladders…

…and we meet the blind electrician who fixes appliances for a living…

Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter.
======================
Show Notes

Free Further Electrical Design training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/further-electrical-design-in-association-with-bg-electrical#/home

Ladder association website 👉 https://mrm.ladderassociation.org.uk/find-a-la-member?display_name=&category_9%5B%5D=7&geo_code_1=&postcode_from=&postcode_lat=&postcode_lng=#result-area-right

Free health and safety training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/the-guide-to-health-and-safety-in-association-with-luceco-group#/home

Electrical Safety First Trailer 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbV_kRwsqVM

Kosnic x Quickwire 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/5SITeg4PI6c

Download LumXpert 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/LumXpert
Use code eFIXX30 for 30% OFF

eFIXX TV with Kosnic 👉 https://youtube.com/live/m6ULpOzOytg

======================
Thanks to our premium partners:
Sunsynk 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/sunsynk-enw
KPS 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/KPSENW
Crompton Controls 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CromptonControlsENW
CPN Cudis 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/CPNCUDISENW
Signify 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/SignifyENW
Doncaster Cables 👉 http://hub.efixx.co.uk/doncastercables-enw
===============================

We create fresh electrical content every day. What we produce is influenced by the thousands of subscribers who send us messages, leave comments and share our videos. We are always looking for new ways to collaborate and celebrate best practices. If you want to get involved with the channel or need to get in touch because you've won something during this news , contact us via the website.

👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/get-involved
====================================
Subscribe to the eFIXX Electrical Industry News Podcast
👉 https://electricalnews.efixx.co.uk
Available on most major podcast platforms

Send in a press release for the next edition of ENW
👉 https://www.efixx.co.uk/electrical-news-weekly-press-release
======================
Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 Electrical News Weekly 17/02/2025
00:28 ECA slams classroom electrician courses
01:48 Question of the week
02:43 Stark warning about telescopic ladder dangers
03:58 Danger of appliance fires highlighted
04:25 1000 white goods electrical fires last year
05:05 Product News
06:49 Swarm ceases trading
07:32 Product Focus - Emergency Lighting
08:53 Blind electrician proves limitations aren't barriers
09:34 We want to hear from you!
09:56 Thanks to our premium partners
11:08 Challenge words & winners
=========================

#enw #electricalnews #electricians

Some say solar panels are now cheaper than roof tiles… so why does this house have only five? 🤨

#solar #solarpanels #solarenergy

Choosing the right steel conduit can mean the difference between a flawless install and a total headache!

In this video, we break down the three conduit finishes - hot dipped galvanised, pre-galvanised, and black enamel - and where each one shines (or fails).

Pick the wrong one, and you’re in for a world of pain. Are you reaching for hot dipped, pre-galv, or black enamel most? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Check out the range 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/MetproConduit

#conduit #electricalinstallation #electricians

Wooden slat wall panels are a popular interior trend, but they can create unexpected electrical hazards. When fitting a socket to an existing back box, gaps between the slats could expose live parts—posing a serious shock risk! 😬⚡

Richard Gaunt spotted this issue on-site and found a simple yet effective fix: a plastic backbox spacer. This quick solution eliminates the risk and ensures a safe installation. 🔧✅

Have you come across similar challenges in the field? Share your experiences in the comments—or send us your biggest electrical head-scratchers! We’d love to feature them in a future post. ⬇️📩

#efixxtipoftheweek #electricalinstallation #electrician
@niglonltd

In this Q&A video, we explore how adding an RCD impacts Earth Fault Loop Impedance and overall circuit design. You'll learn:
✅ Why certain circuits require RCD protection under BS7671 regulations.
✅ How RCDs change the maximum permissible Earth Fault Loop Impedance.
✅ Practical implications of using RCDs, including volt drop and fault current considerations.
✅ Why overcurrent protection remains essential, even with RCDs in place.

Using a 9 kW Fusion Comet electric boiler as a real-world example, we dive into how RCDs provide additional protection and how to account for them in your electrical designs.

This video is part of our electrical design training series in collaboration with BG Electrical.

Further Electrical Design training 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/further-electrical-design-in-association-with-bg-electrical

Missed part one? Start here 👉 https://training.efixx.co.uk/course/introduction-to-electrical-design-cpd-in-association-with-bg-electrical

===========
Time Stamps ⏱
00:00 How do RCDs effect earth fault loop impedance?
00:45 Do we need an RCD?
06:00 How RCDs can change previous calculations
09:00 Circuits are affected by more than one type of fault current
09:45 Protecting our circuit against all faults
10:47 Validate your learning!
===========

#electricaldesign #electricalinstallation #electricians

Here’s a simple but effective top tip for securing isolation on a three-phase neutral switch! 🔧 When locking off, position your device over the neutral instead of the centr. This keeps L1, L2, and L3 accessible for an external Earth fault loop impedance test, saving time and frustration. Many electricians make the mistake of blocking access—don’t be one of them! Try this hack and make testing so much easier!

#electricaltesting #earthfault #electricalinstallation

In this video, Chris and Gary explore an experiment designed to demonstrate Fleming's Left Hand Rule using simple, homemade equipment. The setup includes a set of baking scales, magnets, and a conductor placed in a magnetic field, with a current controlled by a power supply. They walk through the experiment step-by-step, explaining how the direction of the current and magnetic field affects the force generated on the conductor, which is measured on the scales. The experiment visually proves Fleming's Left Hand Rule, which relates the direction of force, magnetic field, and current in an electrical motor. The hosts also discuss how changing the polarity of the power supply reverses the force direction, offering an engaging and practical demonstration of this fundamental physics principle. This is a great example of a simple, replicable experiment that can support learning in college-level physics.

00:00 Flemings left hand rule
00:59 Conductor in a magnetic field
01:24 Left hand rule
02:57 Will the scales change
03:44 Reversing the process

#scienceandtechnology #electricalinstallation #makinglearningfun