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Carbon Monoxide safety: top tips for electricians
As electricians, you have a vital role to play in understanding the proper installation and maintenance of appliances and equipment that can produce carbon...
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Join us at Homes UK and Unlock Net Zero Live
We will be joining the largest free-to-attend housing event, Homes UK and Unlock Net Zero Live when it returns to ExCeL London on 22-23 November 2022.With...
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Celebrating the Community Heroes of our trades: On the Tools Awards special
It's time to give a huge round of applause to all the incredible nominees and winners at the On the Tools Awards. Events like these are a fantastic...
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Temporary Disruption to Online Orders
Temporary Disruption to Online OrdersWe regret to advise you that some orders placed on 8th November may experience delays due to a temporary fault with our...
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Switch to LED lighting: a bright idea for winter energy savings
The winter months often lead to higher electricity bills as homes and businesses use more lighting. As an electrician, you can provide added value to your...
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Staying Safe on Bonfire Night – Top Tips for Electricians
As an electrician, you know first-hand the dangers of electricity and fire. You work hard every day to safely handle electrical systems, but we all like to...
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Stay Shock-Free this Halloween: Safety Tips for Electricians
Halloween is creeping up, and that means homes and businesses everywhere are decked out in frightening decorations. Temporary lighting displays, fog...
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CEF wins at Solar & Storage Live 2023
We are thrilled to announce our recent win at the Solar & Storage Live Awards, where our Renewables Division played a pivotal role in securing the...
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Experience the power of DeWALT on tour
Experience the power of DeWALT as the DeWALT truck rolls into CEF branches across the country this autumn. Get hands-on with hundreds of the latest...
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New branch opens in Navan, Ireland
CEF Navan is officially open!The latest addition to the CEF network is in a brand new location for us. Navan is the County Town of County Meath and is only...
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The 18th Edition Live: Lessons learned at the Faraday Theatre
Huddersfield MP and CEF Tackle Electrical Waste Through Education
Continuing the success of International E-Waste Day
Celebrating Tamlite Lighting: Manufacturer of the year 2018
CEF launches ‘Get Smart, Get Connected’ Guide to Smart Home Products
CEF's Chris Ashworth appointed President of the Electrical Distributors’ Association
Coronavirus - Construction Site Operating Procedures
Pulling the Plug on Dangerous Work Practices
Free online Expert Installer Training from Aico
New Site Safety Guidance Released
Choosing The Right Water Heating Products
Save our Sparks: Work Smart, Stay Safe
Electric Vehicle Charging Grants – What You Need To Know
Construction Workers Eligible for Coronavirus Testing
Government Scraps Tax on PPE
Get Smart About Smart Homes
‘Site Operating Procedures’ Version 4 published by the Construction Leadership Council
Safe Working in Homes Guidance Produced
CICV Forum Releases New Guidance To Help Construction Industry Continue Careful Return
Sign Up to Offer Green Homes Improvements
Gas Safety Week: Help Keep Your Customers and Community Gas Safe
Aico Release the Fifth Edition of their Electrical Contractors Handybook
UK Set to Ban Sale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars From 2030
Halogen lightbulb sales to be banned from September
CEF’s US business celebrates a huge win in the 2021 TITAN Business Awards
Benefit from a £1,000 grant when you hire new electrical trainees
Is this the most flexible, compact consumer unit ever?
CEF celebrate 70 years with a new trade catalogue and dream holiday prizes
Simple ways to help your customers save money on their energy bills
We are CEF – check out our brand new video
Discover our Next Day Delivery Service
Check out our special EV feature in ECN Magazine
Smart heating - why you and your customers need it
Industry must seize ‘opportunity for change’ in building safety
£620m for electric vehicles and street charging points is key to UK’s net zero future
CEF are finalists in the Wholesaler of the Year category at Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards
EV battery ‘gigafactory’ to expand as demand for electric vehicles soars
NAPIT welcomes heat and building strategy but calls for support to improve installer training
Supermarkets have added nearly 1,000 EV charge points since 2020
CEF win Multinational Wholesaler of the Year at Northern Ireland’s Electrical Awards
Average UK tradesperson loses over £1,300 a year due to bad weather
Get yourself a Costa coffee when you buy Schneider products at selected CEF stores
More than 8 in 10 tradespeople own or want an electric vehicle
New homes in England will be required to have electric car chargers
Stay safe with our Christmas electrical safety tips
New flagship store for Doncaster
Live TechTalks coming soon in partnership with the IET
NICEIC Training Available at CEF
CEF launches 31 Live TechTalks to help customers understand the 2nd amendment to the 18th edition wiring regulations
Call to celebrate inspirational women engineers
Win a holiday with Voltimum Plus, Schneider & CEF
Thermal Imaging Cameras | The Lowdown
Impact Drivers | The What, How, Why and Which
CEF expands into bigger, more modern stores
CEF sponsors Doddie Cup 555 Challenge
Join us in your Christmas Jumpers
New CEF Leigh branch now open
CEF Cares
Get A Kick Out Of Fundraising
CEF Big Breakfast
CEF funds mental health training for apprentices
Take a selfie in your Christmas jumper
City Electrical Factors’ parent company to acquire The Segen Group Limited
Ten times more public charging points needed to support electric vehicles
NICEIC Training Available at CEF
Call to celebrate inspirational women engineers
CEF shows a greener vision for the electrical industry with Planet Mark certification
VAT cut for energy efficiency improvements including solar panels
CEF Cramlington answers the call from BBC’s DIY SOS
CEF are finalists in the Aico HomeLINK Community Awards
Tamlite eliminates plastic waste as part of circular economy strategy
Mental Health First Aider training available through EIC
LINIAN switches to sustainable packaging
Renewable technology generated 40% of Britain's electricity in 2022
390 days running for Macmillan Cancer Support - Jonathan's story
555 miles cycled and over £518,000 raised
We’re committed to Macmillan Cancer Support on World Cancer Day and every day
CEF makes the shortlist for Building Communities Awards 2023
Supporting International Women’s Day
Philip Irvine, from CEF Craigavon, named Unsung Hero at Northern Ireland’s Electrical awards
CEF Wallsend joins BBC's DIY SOS on a glittering community project
Celebrating the Community Heroes of our trades: On the Tools Awards special
Trade Hub
Free online Expert Installer Training from Aico
Coronavirus - Construction Site Operating Procedures
Get Smart About Smart Homes
New Site Safety Guidance Released
Electric Vehicle Charging Grants – What You Need To Know
Construction Workers Eligible for Coronavirus Testing
Government Scraps Tax on PPE
New Guidance Launched to Help Get the UK Safely Back to Work
‘Site Operating Procedures’ Version 4 published by the Construction Leadership Council
UK Government Guarantee £10bn of Trade Credit Insurance
Stay Safe When Working In People's Homes
Safe Working in Homes Guidance Produced
CICV Forum Releases New Guidance To Help Construction Industry Continue Careful Return
Sign Up to Offer Green Homes Improvements
Gas Safety Week: Help Keep Your Customers and Community Gas Safe
Free Webinar – An Introduction to EV Charging with iCS
Aico Release the Fifth Edition of their Electrical Contractors Handybook
CLC Publishes Sixth Version of Construction Site Operating Procedures
UK Set to Ban Sale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars From 2030
ESP Free Design Service for CCTV and Fire Systems
Furlough update July 2021
Halogen lightbulb sales to be banned from September
Benefit from a £1,000 grant when you hire new electrical trainees
How the smart lighting revolution offers great opportunities for electrical experts
Smart sensors: the eyes and ears of smart homes
Smart security - how to reassure your customers
Is this the most flexible, compact consumer unit ever?
Make the most of new car registrations - get EV installer certified
Van driver toolkit
Smart bathrooms: the opportunity to make the ‘smallest room’ smart
Simple ways to help your customers save money on their energy bills
We are CEF – check out our brand new video
New rail approved products from Atkore Flexicon
EV power and data in one cable - new EV ProInstall Cable - exclusive to CEF
Smart heating - why you and your customers need it
Industry must seize ‘opportunity for change’ in building safety
NAPIT welcomes heat and building strategy but calls for support to improve installer training
Average UK tradesperson loses over £1,300 a year due to bad weather
Free bite-size course on smart lighting
Carbon monoxide advice: Take a pro-active approach this winter
Scottish businesses can claim up to £2,500 to improve ventilation
Stay safe with our Christmas electrical safety tips
Wrexham Mineral Cables leads plastic-free product revolution
New reporting tool to monitor levels of unsafe and non-compliant electrical installations
CEF launches 31 Live TechTalks to help customers understand the 2nd amendment to the 18th edition wiring regulations
Learn more about the importance of Emergency Lighting compliance with Tamlite
Green light for Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship
Free CPD accredited CEF TechTalks are proving a hit with electricians across the UK
Surge Expert Kirsty Johnson MIET Discusses Amendment 2
Mental Health First Aider training available through EIC
Aurora’s LED Panels Now TP(a) Rated
Assuring compliance and flexibility when installing downlights
LINIAN switches to sustainable packaging
NICEIC delivers update on electrical safety in the rented sector
Part F changes to ventilation building regs - are you aware?
Support the EIC when you buy WAGO 221 connectors at CEF
CEF TechTalking our new Podcast series
How can you significantly reduce emissions and save energy in an already well-managed building?
Catch up on CEF TechTalks with our live 18th edition 2nd amendment webinar
The small changes that could help your customers manage their energy bills
Why do wiring regulations change?
Testing electric vehicle charging points – what kit do electricians need?
CEF Tech Talks are back
How new EV Smart Charge Point regulations have changed and what installers need to be aware of
How regulation changes affect protection and detection devices
The importance of Energy Management for business
New energy saving LED highbay from Aurora
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations - what you need to know
How lighting can help create a happier and healthier workplace
Risk assessment for surge protection - what you need to know
What is wireless charging and how will it help with electric vehicle take up?
A lifetime of electrical expertise, from Van Driver to Managing Director - Chris Ashworth, CEF
How choosing the right tools can help protect your health and livelihood
AFDDs & regulation changes
Commercial and residential LED floodlights designed with the installer in mind
Insulation resistance testing - what you need to know
Premature collapse of wiring systems - what you need to know
RCD standards - what you need to know
TechTalks coming to the Isle of Man
Proteus Switchgear - Distribution Boards for all spaces
How a thermal imaging camera can help with EICRs
Home battery storage myths busted
Why do some electricians fail to safely isolate and test electrical systems?
Banned lamps
CEF brings tailor-made ATEX solutions to Hazardex Live! 2023
Code of Practice – EV
What changed with RCDs in Amendment 2?
TechTalking - Generators
IET & BSI publish Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations)
CEF and IET to host live webinar explaining Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018
New CEF Leigh branch now open
New CEF TechTalks with all-new topics, starting in September
Which fluorescent lamps are being phased out in September 2023?
What to expect when you come to a TechTalk
How TechTalks empower your expertise
How we helped power a luxury Shoreline development in Folkestone
How simple swaps can help your customers save money on energy bills
New branch opens in Navan, Ireland
Experience the power of DeWALT on tour
CEF wins at Solar & Storage Live 2023
Stay Shock-Free this Halloween: Safety Tips for Electricians
Staying Safe on Bonfire Night – Top Tips for Electricians
Switch to LED lighting: a bright idea for winter energy savings
Celebrating the Community Heroes of our trades: On the Tools Awards special
Join us at Homes UK and Unlock Net Zero Live
Carbon Monoxide safety: top tips for electricians
EV Charging
Electric Vehicle Charging Grants – What You Need To Know
UK Maps Out Ambitious Plan for Electric Vehicle Uptake
EV Try Before You Buy Scheme
Embrace and Adopt: How Electricians Can Drive the EV Industry Forwards
Free Webinar – An Introduction to EV Charging with iCS
UK Set to Ban Sale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars From 2030
2.3 million EV charging points needed
Make the most of new car registrations - get EV installer certified
Demand for electric vehicles increases despite a fall in total new car registrations
Government launches app to encourage switch to electric vehicles
Misconceptions holding back electric vehicle sales, finds new research
EV sales soar despite overall car sales drop
Charge ahead with the EV opportunity and CEF
EV power and data in one cable - new EV ProInstall Cable - exclusive to CEF
£620m for electric vehicles and street charging points is key to UK’s net zero future
EV battery ‘gigafactory’ to expand as demand for electric vehicles soars
Supermarkets have added nearly 1,000 EV charge points since 2020
More than 8 in 10 tradespeople own or want an electric vehicle
New homes in England will be required to have electric car chargers
The number of electric vehicles is rapidly overtaking the installation of new charging points
2021 marks largest ever increase in electric vehicle sales in the UK
Changes to grants for electric vehicle chargepoints in homes from April 2022
Britishvolt powers ahead with plans for a UK battery gigaplant
Check out Fully Charged Live
One in five new car buyers goes electric in January
CEF EV Event draws the crowds to Sheffield
How to overcome common challenges when installing an EV charger
Ten times more public charging points needed to support electric vehicles
Grants for electric vans and trucks extended
300,000 public EV charge points by 2030
Boost for electric vehicles in March
'Van plan' needed for trades to switch to electric
Scottish Government is providing £30 million to support switch to electric vehicles
Government closes plug-in car grant
Network Rail install new EV charging points at train stations
Testing electric vehicle charging points – what kit do electricians need?
CEF Tech Talks are back
How new EV Smart Charge Point regulations have changed and what installers need to be aware of
One million electric vehicles now on UK roads
What is wireless charging and how will it help with electric vehicle take up?
How fast is the world adopting electric vehicles?
Business Resource
V3 Site Safety Guidance Released
18.5 COVID-19 Construction Sites Safe Shutdown Guidance
New Guidance Launched to Help Get the UK Safely Back to Work
‘Site Operating Procedures’ Version 4 published by the Construction Leadership Council
Stay Safe When Working In People's Homes
Safe Working in Homes Guidance Produced
CICV Forum Releases New Guidance To Help Construction Industry Continue Careful Return
CLC Publishes Sixth Version of Construction Site Operating Procedures
18thEdition
IET & BSI publish Amendment 2 (2022) to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations)
CEF launches 31 Live TechTalks to help customers understand the 2nd amendment to the 18th edition wiring regulations
2nd amendment to the 18th Edition BS 7671 wiring regulations published
Catch up on CEF TechTalks with our live 18th edition 2nd amendment webinar
Risk assessment for surge protection - what you need to know