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WATT’s CURRENT with NAPIT podcast is back with a brand-new series with a new episode released every other Wednesday through to the end of the year.   Hosted by NAPIT Technical Commercial Manager Steve Humphreys and Technical Commercial Engineer Andrew Duffen, a fresh and new voice will be joining the conversation this series as the team […]

Businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and improve their energy efficiency. Rob Shepherd explores how LED lighting, when combined with intelligent controls, lifecycle thinking and standards compliance, enables electrical contractors to deliver solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing occupant wellbeing. Lighting accounts for a significant amount of electricity consumption in commercial, […]

The latest Hilux pickup moves into a new era with an all-electric variant joining the line-up for the first time. Toyota has unveiled the all-new ninth-generation Hilux, set to arrive in 2026, marking a significant step forward for the brand’s long-standing pickup with the introduction of new electrified powertrain options and a design refresh.  In […]

Purchasing a circuit tracer is an important, lifelong investment. Electrical contractors must carefully consider which tracer is appropriate to their line of work – not only now, but in the future. Andy McManus, marketing manager at IDEAL Electrical offers practical guidance for selecting the right device.   Circuit tracers are indispensable tools in modern electrical work, helping to streamline troubleshooting and minimise downtime. Composed of […]

Working with or near live electrical systems carries serious risks and history shows that even small oversights can result in severe injuries or fatalities. The most effective way to prevent such incidents is to adopt a disciplined safe isolation process, explains Steve Dunning, managing director at Martindale Electric.  Too often, accidents occur because workers either assume circuits are […]