News
Stay updated on the latest developments in the world of electrical work with our news articles. Here, you’ll find a wide range of articles covering various topics, including new technologies, safety tips, energy conservation, and industry trends.
Electrical Safety and Arc Flash Risk within The Rail Industry
The electrical risks within the rail industry are frequently underestimated, as is the broader network supporting the rail sector, we see around us. The danger is never far away, as many lines are electrified with overhead gantries carrying 25,000 volts a.c., and the innocent looking third rail…
Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD)
Arcs are visible plasma discharges caused by electrical current passing through a normally nonconductive medium, such as air. This is caused when the electrical current ionizes gases in the air, temperatures created by arcing can exceed 6000 °C. These temperatures are sufficient to start a fire…
Call to extend electrical safety checks to social housing
Electrical safety checks should be mandatory for social housing after thousands of hazards were uncovered in private rentals, a charity has said. Five-year mandatory checks were introduced in the private rented sector in England in June 2020, mirroring an existing scheme in Scotland…
New tougher electrical safety standards to protect private tenants
Recommended new safety measures to better protect private tenants by reducing the risk of electric shocks or fires caused by electrical faults were published for consultation today (17 February 2018) by Housing Minister Heather Wheeler…
NICEIC applauds 2023 skillELECTRIC finalists
NICEIC has underlined its commitment to the future of the electrotechnical industry by once again partnering with National Electrotechnical Training (NET) and WorldSkills UK to deliver SkillELECTRIC 2023. Designed to promote and celebrate the talent of electrotechnical students across the UK…
