Revealed: The Way To LEGALLY Remove The Cut-Out Fuse

Revealed: The Way To Legally Remove The Cut-Out Fuse

Revealed: The way to legally remove the cut-out fuse

Voltari has launched a new service that lets electrical contractors safely and legally remove cut-out fuses - something normally restricted to DNOs, suppliers, or meter operators. Once certified, installers operate as subcontractors under Voltari’s licence, allowing them to de-energise installations without long delays. The system includes strict auditing, PPE requirements, and traceable tools to ensure compliance. The scheme provides a faster, safer, and more affordable route to legal fuse removal.

The catastrophic chain reaction caused by one loose wire

Investigators have revealed that the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was caused by a single loose wire on board the container ship Dali. A small silicone identification sleeve had been heat-shrunk over a ferrule, increasing its diameter and preventing the conductor from fully seating in its terminal block. This weak connection caused a circuit breaker to open unexpectedly, shutting down propulsion and steering as the vessel approached the bridge.

More tech, more choice, and big savings for UK households

The UK Government has expanded the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries for the first time. Homeowners can now receive a £2,500 grant toward the installation of an air-to-air heat pump — systems that provide both heating in winter and cooling in summer. With typical installation costs of around £4,500, the grant covers more than half of the upfront cost, making these units significantly more accessible.

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Indoor, outdoor, harsh sites: this board doesn’t care.

Hensel has launched its Enymod modular switchboard system in the UK — a fully customisable range of plastic enclosures designed for both indoor and outdoor installations. The system lets installers build switchboards to exact specifications and expand them at any time. The lightweight enclosures offer strength comparable to metal boards while remaining rust-free, cost-effective, and suitable for harsh environments.

Lighting control has never been this easy - or this smart

Ledvance has launched Direct Easy - a wireless lighting control system designed for quick installation using Bluetooth. The system supports brightness control, Tunable White, RGB colour changes, presence detection, and daylight harvesting without the need for complex wiring or external hubs. The Direct Easy lineup includes Zigbee 3.0 sensors, LED strip controllers, and kinetic switches that require no batteries, generating energy with each click.

Axiom clearly asked electricians what annoys them… and fixed it

Axiom has launched the Vault, a new consumer unit built with installer-friendly features and a modern curved-edge design. The board includes large terminals for straightforward wiring, integrated spirit levels for accurate mounting, and a door magnet to keep the lid open during installation. It comes with full MCB blanks, robust grommet strips, and numerous knockouts for flexible cable entry.

It works. But the big question is: is it legal?

DJI has launched the Power 2000, a plug-in home battery system that claims to work without professional installation. The unit connects directly to a standard ring final socket and pairs with an energy meter to store excess solar generation. But the big question is whether feeding power back into a socket complies with UK regulations.

If you’re fitting EV chargers, these should be on your radar

Hager has highlighted a major issue in the industry: many standard RCBOs aren’t designed to cope with the continuous high loads of EV chargers, leading to premature failure.. To solve this, Hager has launched two purpose-built EV-rated RCBOs. These Type B bidirectional devices are engineered for continuous 7.5kW charging, feature switched neutrals, and offer advanced overload and residual current protection.

Is This the Future of Consumer Units? Navitas Is Making a Case

Navitas - newly crowned South Wales Start-Up of the Year - has rolled out a standout range of modern circuit protection. The lineup includes compact rotary isolators ideal for EV chargers and heat pumps, robust Type 1 & 2 SPDs complete with a 63A MCB, and sleek flush-mount kits that give their consumer units a premium recessed finish. Smart, clean, and built for today’s installs.

Is this the future of solar & storage for businesses?

Sungrow’s PowerStack is a commercial and industrial battery storage system built around 314Ah cells, a 20-year design life, and rigorous safety features — including cell anomaly detection, overcurrent protection, and fuses at cabinet, rack, and pack level.The units arrive pre-installed and pre-commissioned, offering seamless compatibility and ultra-low noise when paired with Sungrow inverters.

This Apprentice Has Four Paws and Fetches Tools on Command

A Yorkshire electrician has gone viral after sharing a clip of his unlikely apprentice — Koda, a two-year-old rescued cocker spaniel who can fetch tools on command. Trained originally as a gun dog, Koda seems far more interested in life on the tools, sprinting across the room to deliver snips exactly when asked. It’s all part of this week’s Tea Break with QuickWire.

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