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One of the talks at Electrika 2026 was on the Safe Installation of Lithium Batteries, given by Paul Sumpner, on behalf of the Inland Waterways Association and Cruising Association’s Joint Working Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The talk focused on the work the group has been doing, to create a Guide for Safe Lithium Battery Installation. Both organisations had recognised the lack of good information on this subject, available for their members and for the industry in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that their Guidance Note has now been published and is available for download on both orgainsation’s websites or by clicking the link below…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/electrika.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CA-IWA-Guidance-Note-Domestic-Lithium-Battery-Installation-V1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide is of interest to anyone thinking about commissioning a LiFePo4 Installation, boat builders, insurance companies, narrowboat engineers and anyone else with an interest in this latest technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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