<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Navitas Solutions Group Limited ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manufacture of Circuit protection for the professional installer]]></description><link>https://www.navitascp.co.uk/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:33:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing the Right RCBO for a TT System]]></title><description><![CDATA[This paper explains how TT systems behave in practice and why RCBO selection matters. It covers the reliance on RCD protection, the difference between disconnection and isolation, and how line only and line and neutral switching leave circuits in different conditions after operation. Understanding this allows for better informed design decisions beyond basic compliance.]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/choosing-the-right-rcbo-for-a-tt-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f4846a8ca39cf305c5e0f0</guid><category><![CDATA[RCBO]]></category><category><![CDATA[RCD]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:19:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_e4cd7507ffa94c97887f110b6c4675f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>William Winter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Defining Moment: Navitas Three Phase Launches in Northern Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navitas three phase distribution boards are now live in Northern Ireland through Wholesale Electrical Supplies. Developed over five years with electrician and wholesaler input, the range is built for performance on site. UK launch across electrical wholesalers is scheduled for May 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/a-defining-moment-navitas-three-phase-launches-in-northern-ireland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8bf68d06bed7d1a9dca4c</guid><category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:11:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_d65fb1fceedf4f3d8819e4b95dbe2795~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) are widely debated in electrical installations. This article explains what AFDDs actually detect, why ring and radial circuits affect signal behaviour, and how modern electrical loads influence arc fault detection.]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/arc-fault-detection-devices-afdds-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aef53d6b9018dbd0709568</guid><category><![CDATA[AFDD]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:53:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_ecdc3b3de6364c608391d1dae257d971~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Surge Stops Here: When You Truly Need Type 1, When Type 2 Is Enough and Why T1 T2 Makes Sense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surge protection isn’t complicated until you install it wrong. This guide breaks down when Type 1 protection is required, when Type 2 is enough, and why a combined T1 T2 unit at the origin is often the smartest, cleanest choice. We also clear up the biggest myth in the industry: 
]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/the-surge-stops-here-when-you-truly-need-type-1-when-type-2-is-enough-and-why-t1-t2-makes-sense</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69274a6dd7a5761e8f391176</guid><category><![CDATA[Surge Protection]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:53:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_85fa05470d5b4363bdbf77e637180e3e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About the 5 Times RCD Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5 times RCD test was never part of BS 7671 — yet it became one of the most repeated habits in our industry. This article explains where the test really came from, why it caused so much confusion, and how electricians should verify RCD and RCBO performance correctly under the latest wiring regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/the-truth-about-the-5-times-rcd-test</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6901d89415073ecb9432670c</guid><category><![CDATA[RCD]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:22:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_443441d9dd9f41468b154651bbcc9d04~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Type of RCD Do I Need? A Practical Guide for Electricians under BS 7671]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are essential for compliance and safety under BS 7671, but not all types are the same. Many existing installs still rely on legacy Type AC devices that cannot detect the leakage currents created by modern appliances. Type A is now the baseline, but even that does not cover every scenario. In this guide we explain the differences between Type AC, A, F and B RCDs, when each should be used, and what electricians need to watch out for on site.]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/which-type-of-rcd-do-i-need-a-practical-guide-for-electricians-under-bs-7671</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e8be63c3363e86faf74aae</guid><category><![CDATA[RCBO]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:59:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_14ca197c063f4b9d820ae5fca0a6f8c4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_910,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navitas Wins Best New Start Up at South Wales Business Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navitas Solutions Group has been named Best New Start Up of the Year at the South Wales Business Awards. Based in Pencoed, we are proud to represent Wales on a national stage, building a premium circuit protection brand trusted by electricians and wholesalers across the UK. This award is a powerful recognition of our team’s hard work and commitment to raising standards in the electrical industry.]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/navitas-wins-best-new-start-up-at-south-wales-business-awards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68da9e8c6d14d2347e81b23e</guid><category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:09:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_59fbbe3904bc4244b3c54217dafc84af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Power a Ring Doorbell from the Consumer Unit with the Navitas 230V Bell Transformer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power your Ring doorbell the right way. The Navitas 230V Bell Transformer delivers clean and reliable low voltage AC straight from the consumer unit for a silent and professional smart home install.]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/how-to-power-a-ring-doorbell-from-the-consumer-unit-with-the-navitas-230v-bell-transformer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b3e244a03ec7637b81390</guid><category><![CDATA[Smart Home]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:45:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_343e33704eb049d8bd86bcae15f7a132~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_872,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why More Electricians Are Choosing the Navitas N633P Rotary Isolator]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Navitas N633P is a 63 amp triple pole rotary isolator designed for modern consumer units. It provides a clean, lockable, and fully compliant way to isolate circuits for solar PV, EV chargers, heat pumps, and other high demand installations. Unlike RCBOs, it offers true mechanical disconnection, fits directly on the DIN rail, and meets all key requirements in BS 7671. Trusted by electricians across the UK, it is the smart choice for safer]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/why-more-electricians-are-choosing-the-navitas-n633p-rotary-isolator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6888ee91eee17729b183e528</guid><category><![CDATA[Solar Solutions]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:09:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_29be3a5a8bd7462fa02c343eac318367~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCBOs Made Simple — Which One Should You Be Fitting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An RCBO is a Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent protection. In simple terms, it combines the function of an MCB and an RCD in a single device.

That means it protects against two things:]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/rcbos-made-simple-which-one-should-you-be-fitting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6852a103a3f6bfa226165f72</guid><category><![CDATA[RCBO]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:34:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_1e4b95eec6cf40f1920ab79474d264d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAN YOU STILL FIT SPLIT LOAD CONSUMER UNITS?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Split load boards are on the way out. 



If you're still fitting them, this video could change everything. In this video, we break down the exact reasons why BS 7671 is pushing the industry towards RCBO-only protection]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/can-you-still-fit-split-load-consumer-units</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ee6fc13b054eec39ba031</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:35:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/nh4zJ_tIBTY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth Leakage in 2025: What Every Electrician Must Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this video, we take a deep dive into earth leakage and why understanding it is absolutely essential if you are fitting consumer units in domestic installs. Whether you are using split RCD boards or moving to RCBOs, leakage build up can cause unpredictable trips that damage your reputation and lead to call backs.]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/earth-leakage-in-2025-what-every-electrician-must-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f7ebab9fa38111fa74b35b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/_5W588vwM0k" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fire Risk That Standard Protection Cannot See]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arc faults are one of the biggest unseen dangers in electrical installations. Standard MCBs, RCDs and even RCBOs cannot detect them...]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/the-fire-risk-that-standard-protection-cannot-see</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d12c2cb94a5d1ef2bdb0eb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:42:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_c20e95ba6fd44ca2bc2c4a6a10d9f05f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES CHOOSING THE WRONG RCD]]></title><description><![CDATA[BS 7671 is evolving, and with modern electrical installations changing fast, RCD selection has never been more critical. But with so many...]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/avoid-costly-mistakes-choosing-the-wrong-rcd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d026386ee571608c161a93</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/43_wOmDZf40?si=aSIcRI6xhroAj4Ge" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Navitas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the truth about Bidirectional RCBOs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bidirectional RCBOs Explained! Do You Really Need One? 

There’s a lot of misinformation about bidirectional RCBOs do you actually need on]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/what-is-the-truth-about-bidirectional-rcbos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a5cc2573e84a6bd98d32e8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:08:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c256b_43afdb9ef44c4b3e919881d6a8c07fe1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>William Winter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIDIRECTIONAL PROTECTION DEVICES EXPLAINED]]></title><description><![CDATA[With so much noise around bidirectional devices and people worrying about the lack of options when searching for a bidirectional RCBO,...]]></description><link>https://www.navitassolutions.co.uk/post/bidirectional-protection-devices-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66586c2dcc3edac8c79eda71</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 12:14:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/6kq3uyP6Elg?si=OXy-ZAy5o84Ry4o7" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>William Winter</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>