UK Plumbing & Electrical News

July 18, 2026

Towel Rails and Heated Towel Radiators — Central Heating, Electric, and Dual Fuel for UK Plumbers
Complete guide for plumbers on heated towel rails — covering BTU sizing at lower flow temperatures, central heating and dual fuel configurations, valve selection, bathroom zone wiring, and Part P compliance.
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July 18, 2026

Consumer Units, MCBs, and RCBOs: Selecting and Installing a Split-Load Board to BS 7671:2018
A complete guide to consumer unit types, MCBs, and RCBOs for UK electricians under BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022). Covers split-load and all-RCBO boards, MCB tripping characteristics, RCD types and sensitivity, consumer unit sizing, installation steps, testing, and Part P certification requirements.
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July 18, 2026

Wiring Accessories: Sockets, Switches, Dimmers, and USB Outlets — A Trade Guide
Wiring accessories guide for UK electricians: sockets, USB outlets, switches, dimmers, FCUs, and cooker control units — with BS 7671, Part P, and product specifications.
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July 18, 2026

Light Switches — 1-Way, 2-Way, Intermediate, and Metal Clad Wiring Accessories for UK Electricians
Trade guide to light switches: 1-way, 2-way, and intermediate wiring explained, with metal clad options for garages and commercial premises. Covers 4 stocked products from £1.60.
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July 18, 2026

Electric Showers — Wiring, Installation, and kW Selection for UK Electricians
Complete guide to electric shower installation for UK electricians — circuit protection, cable sizing, kW selection, and BS 7671 Part P compliance.
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July 18, 2026

Consumer Units, MCBs, and RCBOs: Selecting and Installing a Split-Load Board to BS 7671:2018
A complete guide to consumer unit types, MCBs, and RCBOs for UK electricians under BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2 (2022). Covers split-load and all-RCBO boards, MCB tripping characteristics, RCD types and sensitivity, consumer unit sizing, installation steps, testing, and Part P certification requirements.
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July 18, 2026

Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) — Transient Overvoltage Protection and Lightning Protection for UK Electricians
Surge protection devices (SPDs) are now a mandatory consideration under the 18th Edition of BS 7671 Amendment 2. This guide covers Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 SPDs, the 18th Edition risk assessment process under Regulation 443.4, location and wiring requirements, voltage protection levels, TT system coordination, and documentation obligations for UK electricians.
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July 18, 2026

Axiom Consumer Units — 4, 8, 12 and 18 Way Metal Clad Distribution Boards for UK Electricians
Consumer units are the hub of every domestic and light commercial electrical installation — they house the protective devices that keep circuits safe and allow individual circuits to be isolated without cutting supply to the whole property. Axiom (distributed by...
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July 18, 2026

Twin and Earth Cable Size Guide — Choosing the Right T&E for UK Domestic Electrical Installations
Twin and earth cable is the backbone of UK domestic wiring. Every lighting circuit, ring main, cooker circuit, and electric shower runs on it. But grab the wrong size and you're either overloading the cable or paying over the odds...
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UK Plumbing & Electrical News

Towel Rails and Heated Towel Radiators — Central Heating, Electric, and Dual Fuel for UK Plumbers

Consumer Units, MCBs, and RCBOs: Selecting and Installing a Split-Load Board to BS 7671:2018

Wiring Accessories: Sockets, Switches, Dimmers, and USB Outlets — A Trade Guide

Light Switches — 1-Way, 2-Way, Intermediate, and Metal Clad Wiring Accessories for UK Electricians

Electric Showers — Wiring, Installation, and kW Selection for UK Electricians

Consumer Units, MCBs, and RCBOs: Selecting and Installing a Split-Load Board to BS 7671:2018

Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) — Transient Overvoltage Protection and Lightning Protection for UK Electricians

Axiom Consumer Units — 4, 8, 12 and 18 Way Metal Clad Distribution Boards for UK Electricians

Twin and Earth Cable Size Guide — Choosing the Right T&E for UK Domestic Electrical Installations

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