In the latest episode of the Electrium podcast we discuss Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition. That's right the latest amendment is here and our team discuss the key highlights for residential installations in amendment 2. From AFDDs, SPDs, RCBOS, RCDs and more, we delve deep into amendment 2 and what it means for your next installation. Time codes below: 0:00 - Overview of Amendment 2 and key highlights 5:00 - Arc Fault Detection Devices 18:50 - Transient Overvoltage Protection 27:31 - RCDs and RCBOs 35:16 - Summary of amendment 2 Discover more about amendment 2 at Electrium.co.uk/AM2 Follow Elec ..read more

On episode 11 of the Electrium podcast we discuss surge protection. From how they work, the requirements for overvoltage protection and much more. When it comes to overvoltage protection, this podcast has got you covered. Follow Electrium across social media: Twitter: @electriumnews Facebook: /electriumsalesltd Linkedin: company/electrium-sales-limited YouTube: Electrium Sales Limited Instagram - @electriumuk *'Puzzle Pieces' by 'Lee Rosevere', used under CC BY / This section is an excerpt of the original and certain sections have been removed. Puzzle Pieces - freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Ro ..read more

What does the modern day consumer unit look like and how has the evolved over time? Also, what devices would you see in the consumer unit of today? In this podcast Lee Swanwick, Head of Domestic Circuit Protection and Dave Garrett, Head of Circuit Protection at Electrium, discuss these topics and answer your big questions on AFDDs, RCDs, Surge Protection and more. This podcast was a live webinar for Voltimum's recent virtual fair. The first of it's kind in our industry. You can sign up to Voltimum and watch this webinar and more from Electrium here -https://www.voltimum.co.uk/ Follow Electrium ..read more

In the latest episode of the Electrium Podcast, we chat to Ryan Dempsey, Paul Meenan and David Watts. All part of the e5 Group. We chat to the trio about ethics in the electrical industry, how we can form communities to help each other. Why it's important to continuously learn as an electrician and tips for apprentices. Follow Electrium across social media: Twitter: @electriumnews Facebook: /electriumsalesltd Linkedin: company/electrium-sales-limited YouTube: Electrium Sales Limited *'Puzzle Pieces' by 'Lee Rosevere', used under CC BY / This section is an excerpt of the original and certain se ..read more

A podcast about a podcast... that's a bit meta. How do you put a podcast together that creates a community for your industry? And how can you help your fellow electrician improve their knowledge? In the latest episode of the Electrium Podcast we speak to Ricky Howell and Sam McDouall from the 'Electricians Guide To Everything Podcast' about starting up their show, how to run a podcast and how it is the best time to be an electrician. Follow Electrium across social media: Twitter: @electriumnews Facebook: /electriumsalesltd Linkedin: company/electrium-sales-limited YouTube: Electrium Sales Limi ..read more

What goes into putting together a trade publication? In Episode 7 of the Electrium podcast we chat to Richard Bowler, Editor of Professional Electrician and Installer Magazine, about the opportunities and challenges of being one of the curators of news and debate in the electrical industry. Richard also talks about how the electrical industry is a community, the challenge of digital and much more. Follow Electrium across social media: Twitter: @electriumnews Facebook: /electriumsalesltd Linkedin: company/electrium-sales-limited YouTube: Electrium Sales Limited *'Puzzle Pieces' by 'Lee Rosevere ..read more

Back at it! Its Episode 6 of the Electrium Podcast. AFDDs. Or Arc Fault Detection Devices. You've got questions. We'll hopefully answer them. On this podcast we discuss the questions YOU have been asking about AFDDs to help you understand this technology better. Follow Electrium across the socials: Twitter: @electriumnews Facebook: /electriumsalesltd Linkedin: company/electrium-sales-limited YouTube: Electrium Sales Limited *'Puzzle Pieces' by 'Lee Rosevere', used under CC BY / This section is an excerpt of the original and certain sections have been removed. Puzzle Pieces - freemusicarchive.o ..read more

Today, we're seeing a demand for electrification of our vehicles and to find new renewable energies to power our transport. What if hydrogen, but green hydrogen, was the answer? We spoke to Ian Wilkinson from Siemens UK and Andrew Cunningham from Geopura. Both businesses are partnering up on an exciting project to see how we can use 'green' hydrogen to power our vehicles. They discuss the benefits of green hydrogen, what is the future for electricity, drinking water, umbrellas and more. There's even a guest apperance from Jurgen Maier, CEO of Siemens UK. Follow Electrium on social media: Twitt ..read more

Have you thought of just giving it all up and travelling the world? Sounds like a pipe dream, but that's what Dan Jackson (aka 'Dan's the Engineer) and his family did last year. Dan sold his share of his electrical contractor business and with his wife and two children travelled the world to seek new horizons. A popular YouTuber and now business coach, Dan talked to us about: - Making that decision to travel - What he learned from his experiences - Creating a YouTube channel for your business - Coaching advice - Unusual installations around the world Follow Electrium on social media: Twitter ..read more

Not once, not twice, but thrice! Whenever there is a sequel, Hollywood usually decides to throw in a third. And that's what we've done. On Episode 3 of the Electrium Podcast. What would it be like to leave one career and start a new one? That's what Karen Boom did. She left her world of work and trained to become an electrician. We speak to Karen about... - Taking an alternative route to becoming an electrician - Why there is more than meets the eye to being a sparky - Being a female electrician in a man's world Follow Electrium on social media: Twitter: @ElectriumNews Facebook: /ElectriumSale ..read more