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• Pro‑Ject launches new fully balanced headphone amps

  15-01-2026 16:54 via ertonline.co.uk
  Pro‑Ject Audio Systems has introduced two new headphone amplifiers: the Head Box DS3 B and Head Box S3 B. These are the first models in a refreshed generation of the Austrian maker’s long-running electronics range (formerly known as Box Design). Designed to bring fully balanced sound to wired headphones at an accessible price, they promise […]
  
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• NICEIC responds to BS 7671 Amendment 4

  15-01-2026 15:41 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI have confirmed that Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 (the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations) will be published on 15 April 2026.
  The amendment can be implemented immediately from this date and the previous version, BS 7671:2018 + A2:2022 + A3:2024, will be withdrawn six months later. NICEIC is launching a comprehensive support programme, including webinars, in-person events and technical resources for its certified businesses.
  
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• Navigating British Standards with Aico Expert Installer Training

  15-01-2026 15:17 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  With more than 30,000 British Standards currently in circulation, it can be challenging for installers to know which are most relevant to their day-to-day work. In the domestic fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety sector, these standards provide a clear framework for best practice, helping installers deliver compliant, high-quality installations that ultimately save lives.
  All Aico alarms are third-party certified by BSI and carry the Kitemark, giving installers confidence that products meet rig
  
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• SELECT welcomes Amendment 4

  15-01-2026 14:32 via ewnews.co.uk
  Campaigning electrotechnical trade body SELECT has welcomed the latest amendment to industry regulations and encouraged its members to familiarise themselves with the updates to ensure the ongoing safety of contractors and customers alike.
  The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and British Standards Institution (BSI) have announced the completion of work on Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018, AKA the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.
  Set for release in April, significant c
  
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• NICEIC responds to BS 7671 Amendment 4 with comprehensive support package

  15-01-2026 14:30 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI have confirmed that Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 (the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations) will be published on 15th April 2026. The amendment can be implemented immediately from this date and the previous version, BS 7671:2018 + A2:2022 + A3:2024, will be withdrawn six months later. NICEIC is launching a comprehensive support programme, including webinars, in-person events and technical resources for its certified businesses
  
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• NAPIT welcomes latest 18th Edition amendments

  15-01-2026 14:20 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 will be the second, full consolidated amendment to the BS 7671:2018 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations, which was first published in 2018, with BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 (Standalone) in 2020, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 in 2022 and BS 7671:2018+A3:2024 (Standalone) in 2024.
  Significant changes include:
  • A new chapter on Stationary Secondary Batteries where the purpose is for electrical storage and supply of electrical installations• A new section on Functional earthing and f
  
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• Heating manufacturer acquired by family investment firm in deal backed by FDC

  15-01-2026 13:58 via ewnews.co.uk
  Consort Equipment Products – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of electric heaters – has been acquired by family-owned investment firm Lifeboat Capital. The deal was backed by a seven-figure debt funding package from Frontier Development Capital (FDC) and other investors.
  Consort, which is based in Milford Haven, supplies heaters to electrical wholesalers nationwide under the Consort and Claudgen brands, and manufactures own-brand products for leading suppliers. Following t
  
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• IET & BSI publish Amendment 4 to Wiring Regulations

  15-01-2026 11:24 via ewnews.co.uk
  The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) together with BSI have today signed off the content for Amendment 4 (2026) to the standard Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671:2018) (18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations).
   
  Significant changes include:a new chapter on Stationary Secondary Batteries where the purpose is for electrical storage and supply of electrical installations
  a new section on Functional earthing and functional equipotential bonding for informatio
  
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• Click Scolmore adds new Safety Lampholders to ceiling range

  15-01-2026 10:40 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Click Scolmore, a designer and manufacturer of electrical accessories, has added two new Safety Lampholders to its Ceiling Accessories range: the B22d Safety Lampholder with HO Skirt and the B22d Safety Lampholder with Angled Skirt.
  These additions expand the existing Loop-In Batten Lampholder range and include a safety mechanism designed to reduce the risk of electrical shock during installation or lamp replacement.
  The lampholders feature an advanced J-slot system that locks a B22 bayonet lamp
  
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• Martindale launches two MFT promo bundles

  15-01-2026 10:10 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Martindale Electric, a manufacturer of electrical test equipment, has released two promotional kits for electricians and installers, combining multifunction installation testers with test tools and safety equipment.
  The offers are built around Martindale’s ET6000 and ET6500 multifunction installation testers respectively.
  Extra items are supplied at no additional cost and arrive in the box with the tester, meaning no claim forms or delays.
  Two kit options with tools included
  The Martindale
  
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