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The Electrical Show — 287 episodes

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1

Plug-In Solar in the UK - What’s Next?

2

Thomas Nagy Talks Current Challenges Affecting Electricians (With Danny & Mike)

3

Thomas Nagy Chats To Danny & Mike From Alpha Tech About Defining Moments

4

Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan On Value Enginering & Plug-In Solar

5

Are You Feeling A Downturn In The Market?

6

MANOSPHERE

7

A Look At Risks Posed To The Public & Tradespeople

8

Could This Get You Into Teaching The Trade?

9

Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan Discuss Old School vs. New

10

Thomas Nagy Talks Pricing & Profit With Danny & Mike

11

Thomas Nagy Looks Into A Promising Business Partnership

12

Taking On Work Across The Country

13

Ignoring This Could End Your Business!

14

What's It Like To Work In A Data Centre?

15

Rising Demand For Data Centres

16

AI: Judgment Day For The Trade

17

How To... Be An Apprentice

18

Reasons To Be Cheerful & Fearful For 2026!

19

Protecting Yourself & Others From A Nightmare Scenario & 2025 Wrapped

20

Thomas Nagy Talks About Working With Tier 1 Contractors

21

Solar Fires & Safety Concerns Around Solar PV Installs

22

Tom & Paul Catch Up & Discuss Latest Industry Trends

23

Thomas Nagy & Electrical Contractors Discuss Business In 2025

24

Are You Chasing Happiness or Money?

25

Paul Meenan & Mark Pink Discuss Coping With Loss

26

Paul Meenan & Mark Pink Discuss Industry & Training Challenges

27

Thomas Nagy Looks Into Branding & Presentation For Your Business

28

Thomas Nagy Compares His Journey With Contractors In Other Trades

29

Thomas Nagy Gets Snagged On His Own Show!

30

How To Handle The Domestic Market

31

What's The Difference Between A Good & Bad Contractor?

32

A Heart-breaking Story From The Trade & Salvation From The Band of Builders

33

Good/Bad Inventions & Innovation

34

An Honest Look At Products On The Market

35

Tom & Paul's Electrical Confessions

36

Why We Need To Abolish 90 Day Payment Terms

37

Apprenticeships, Mental Health, and Andy's Man Club

38

Do You — Or Someone You Know — Struggle With Communication?

39

Ask Paul Meenan Anything!

40

Electricians Make How Much!?

41

How The Trade Has Changed Over The Years

42

Soft Skills For Leaders In The Trade

43

Rising Health & Safety Costs

44

Larger Solar PV Installs & Roofers Working in Solar

45

Missed Steps In Solar PV?

46

The High Voltage / Low Voltage Divide

47

Earthing & The Future of Electrical Infrastructure

48

Are We At The Bottom?

49

An Electrical Contractor Who Needs Your Help!

50

Paul Meenan Returns & Electrical Industry Updates

51

An Open Letter To The Government...

52

Advice & FAQs With Thomas Nagy

53

Thomas Nagy Discusses Business Growth Pros & Cons

54

Where Are Those Willing To Teach!?

55

Do We Need Insulated Tools?

56

The Degradation of Cables

57

Tool Theft

58

Are Regulations Stifling Innovation?

59

Fascinating Electrical Things You Should Know...

60

Hidden Dangers In Old Installations

61

Leadership & Managing People

62

Is The Push For Full Electrification Realistic?

63

National Apprenticeship Week - 'Selling The Dream'

64

The Competence Gap Among Domestic Installers

65

Unreported Shocks

66

How To Approach Troubleshooting

67

Feeling Pain & Strain From Work? This May Help...

68

Business Growth, AI & The Skills Shortage in 2025

69

Electrical Myths & Misconceptions

70

Thomas Nagy's Journey from Domestic to Highways/Rail

71

Thomas Nagy & Danny Webb's Best & Worst Moments

72

Stuart Cato's Experiences Working In Solar PV

73

Reaction To The Budget From The Trade

74

Advice From The Trade For You!

75

Another Look At Electrical Apprenticeships

76

Another Look At Solar PV

77

Tech Talk from Paul Meenan & Thomas Nagy

78

Thomas Nagy's Apprentices Discuss Their Experiences

79

Keeping Your Business Running

80

Thomas Nagy Talks To Danny Webb About His Recent Work & Re-Training

81

Screwfix Top Tradesperson Electrical Semi/Finalists

82

A Brief Overview of Amendment 4

83

What Are The Benefits & Challenges of The Trade?

84

Would You Ever...

85

The Apprentice's Journey with Adrian Davey

86

The Shocking Truth About Education & The Teaching Experience

87

Mark Pink's Thoughts On The Trade

88

What's It Like To Work In Russia?

89

Tools For Everyone!

90

The Wholesaler's Point Of View & Tools

91

Issues With Materials, Electricians Pay, Tendering Re-Visited & More!

92

Tendering For Work In Domestic & Commercial/Public

93

Is This The Hardest Thing To Get Right?

94

Thomas Nagy and guests dissect the challenges facing the educational system

95

Thomas Nagy Looks At What Business Is Like At The Halfway Point Of 2024

96

Thomas Nagy Looks At Employment In The Trade

97

The Truth About Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan's Working Relationship...

98

Reacting To Amendment 3 of BS 7671

99

What Is The Race To The Bottom?

100

Support For The Trade Coming From Select In Scotland

101

Are You Being Supported In The Way You Would Like?

102

The Positives & Pitfalls of YouTube In The Trade

103

Thomas Nagy Has A Rant!

104

Accidents & Injuries

105

Disillusionment & Burnout Culture In The Trade

106

Working With Plasterers...

107

So You Want To Be An Electrician?

108

Thinking About The Job After It's Done

109

Why Contractors Feel Disillusioned

110

Paul Meenan's Time In The Trade Explored

111

Why Are Apprentices Struggling To Find Placements?

112

How This Trade Will Test You...

113

Snagging

114

Tool Theft

115

Heath & Fitness Re-Visited with John Isherwood & Paul Meenan

116

Everything You Need To Be Conscious Of In The Year Ahead...

117

Paul Meenan Goes To An EV Show...

118

Specialising In Commercial Hotel Work

119

How Can You Create Partnerships In The Trade?

120

Is It Okay To...

121

Thomas & Paul Talk Money, Travel & Insurance

122

A Thomas Nagy Q&A Session

123

Thomas Nagy discusses the challenge of staying fit and healthy while on the tools

124

The Journey From Apprentice To Master

125

How You Can Approach Health & Fitness As An Electrician

126

What's It Like To Specialise In Fire Safety?

127

Advice For People Struggling To Recruit Within Specialisms

128

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the liability of electricians

129

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into diverted neutrals in 2023

130

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look at solar again with Mark Kerr from Joju Solar

131

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined again by Louise, John & Apprentice Lauren

132

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Louise & John about smart home installs

133

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan address work life balance

134

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss specialising in solar PV

135

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan fill in the blanks...

136

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan on 'isms' part 2 - Smart Home Installation

137

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look at sustainability & net zero

138

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about 'isms' (EV)

139

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan cover PAT Testing

140

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss fake qualifications & gold cards

141

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan on when to start up a business

142

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan give you top tips & random facts

143

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look at how Electricians learn

144

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss post apprenticeship blues

145

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan cover blacklisting

146

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the wiring regs

147

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss maintaining cash flow while carrying out larger work

148

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about entitlement

149

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan address the perception of the Electrician on-site

150

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about the home of the future

151

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss eco-friendly opportunities

152

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan on the latest with EV...

153

What's it like working for Thomas Nagy?

154

Thomas Nagy is joined again by Amy Barrett-Singh & Danny Webb

155

Thomas Nagy is joined by Amy The Sparky & Sparky Milan to talk about SPARKS Female Skills 2023

156

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones look at trade bodies and accreditations

157

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about what they would improve about the industry

158

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones on cancellations

159

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about keeping good sparks

160

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones discuss the hiring process

161

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones look at taking non-payers to court

162

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about non-payers

163

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about increasing productivity

164

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk more about H&S

165

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones chat about health & safety

166

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk to a property investor about meter tampering

167

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones discuss meter tampering

168

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones take a look back at 2022

169

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk money

170

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about social media

171

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones assess the strength of the industry

172

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk to a short course graduate

173

Thomas Nagy & Bradley Jones talk to Select MD Alan Wilson about short courses

174

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones look at the impact the energy crisis is having on Electricity 4.0

175

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones on the problem with short courses

176

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones discuss the homes of the future

177

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about work life balance

178

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones on logistics

179

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones look at Electricity 4.0 in the commercial & industrial market

180

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones cover listener questions and comments

181

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about marketing

182

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about staffing

183

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about company vehicles

184

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones talk about training

185

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones on becoming an established business

186

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones discuss nightmares

187

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones on year 1 of starting a business

188

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones discuss EICRs & Remedial Work

189

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones on day 1 of starting a business

190

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones on recurring revenue

191

Thomas Nagy and Bradley Jones on the benefits of networking and joint ventures

192

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan chat with Paul Skyrme from The e5 Group

193

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the Building Safety Bill with Mike Smith from The ECA

194

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss other trades on site

195

93. Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the skill gap in the Electrical sector

196

92. Thomas Nagy Talks To Electrician Of The Year - Laurence Lane

197

91. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan - Prosumer

198

90. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan - Foundation Earthing

199

89. Thomas Nagy & Bradley Jones - Tips For Electrical Contractors

200

88. Thomas Nagy & Bradley Jones - Working In London

201

87. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan - RCDs Not Tripping Under Certain Conditions

202

86. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan - The New EV Strategy

203

85. Thomas Nagy Joined By Ray Burton From Simpro

204

84. Have You Had To Deal With This Before?

205

83. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan - Diverted Neutrals & Broken Pens

206

82. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan With Sparky Ninja - AFDDs

207

81. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan - Amendment 2

208

80. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan - EV

209

79. Thomas Nagy Talks To Bradley Jones - Imperium Group

210

78. Thomas Nagy Joined By Jonathan Nugent - Arbicon

211

77. Thomas Nagy On Delayed Payments & Conditioning Customers With Regards To EICRs

212

76. Thomas Nagy On His Training Courses, Opportunities for Electrical Contractors in 2022 & More

213

75. Thomas Nagy Talks About EV Charging Points With Paul Meenan

214

74. Thomas Nagy & Stephen Biggs From Tamlite Discuss The Building Safety Bill

215

73. Thomas Nagy Talks About Building A Workforce

216

72. Thomas Nagy On Domestic To Commercial

217

71. Thomas Nagy On How To Hit Re-Set On Your Business

218

70. Thomas Nagy Talks To Paul Hopton From Electrical Safety UK

219

69. Thomas Nagy - Joined By Simon From The Better Business Group

220

68. Thomas Nagy Talks To Sparky Ninja

221

67. Quickfire Q&A

222

66. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan Discuss Certification & Accreditation

223

65. Five Lessons Thomas Nagy Has Learnt As A Business Owner

224

64. Thomas Nagy Talks With Pete Arrow

225

63. Thomas Nagy Is Joined By Ray From Stingray Alarm Systems

226

62. Thomas Nagy Talks To Alan Wilson From SELECT About Regulation

227

61. Thomas Nagy Talks To Alan Wilson From SELECT About Retention Payments

228

60. Would You Employ Someone With A Criminal Record?

229

59. Rogue Customers

230

58. The Lowdown On Electric Vans Coming Onto The Market

231

57. Van Break In Special

232

56. Recent Messages Into The Show & Electric Vans

233

55. Do Clients That Do This Deserve Everything They Get?

234

54. Work Disputes

235

53. The Problem With Short Courses...

236

52. Thomas Nagy's New Unit, Buying In Bulk & More

237

51. Aesthetic vs. Safety

238

50. Is It Possible To Join The Electrical Industry Later In Life?

239

49. Digital Home Security Basics

240

48. Balancing Your Personal Life With Your Career

241

47. Hiring & Firing

242

46. How Do You Go About Fault Finding In Properties?

243

45. Smart Lighting Systems

244

44. How Do You Fill These In?

245

43. Flat Earth Explained & Wrapping Up The Electrical License Topic

246

42. The Electrical Licence

247

41. EICR Test Deadline Day

248

40. Customers Who Want Cost Breakdowns...

249

39. First Aid Courses, EICR Tests & More

250

38. Have You Had To Deal With Customers Like This?

251

37. The Lowdown On Electric Vehicles

252

36. Callout Fees & Electric Vans

253

35. Why It's Worth Branching Out As A Spark & How Much Should You Pay Staff?

254

34. National Apprenticeship Week & Another Quickfire Q&A

255

33. How YOU Can Earn £35K a Year....

256

32. How Do You Manage The Spiralling Costs Of A Business?

257

31. What Are Some Of The Positives Of Being A YouTuber & How Much Effort Is It?

258

30. How Worthwhile Is Building Your Social Media Profile?

259

29. One Of The Biggest Challenges For Electrical Engineers Nowadays?

260

28. Have You Come Across This Issue?

261

27. Is It Worth Working In The Domestic Sector Anymore?

262

26. Paul Meenan - E5 Group - Wages In The Electrical Sector

263

25. What's The Best route To Take As An Apprentice?

264

24. Ian from LINIAN

265

23. How Should You Manage Your Business In The Current Economic Climate?

266

22. Everything You Need To Know About LED Strips & Lighting

267

21. Leaner Times Coming In The Winter Months?

268

20. A Left Turn Down Controversial Road

269

19 How do you manage clients who expect a premium job for peanuts?

270

18. Rapid Fire Q&A - Everything You Want To Know!

271

17. Electrical vs. Fire Alarm Installation & Non-Payers

272

16. Are fast courses a sham?

273

15. How much it costs to run my business..

274

14. i'm getting a second van

275

13. Could this app change how electricians do their bookings? / the new person joining my team!

276

12. The worst thing i've found on a job....

277

11. What is the perfect van for electricians?

278

10. How bookings could be made easier for electricians

279

9. Have you ever been pressured to do one of these?

280

8. Answering the most common EICR questions with Paul Meenan

281

7. Is RCD protection important?

282

6. The new things that all electricians should be doing

283

5. " Would you collaborate with other YouTube sparks?" - your questions answered.

284

4. How electricians price their jobs

285

3. Dream electrical products that don't exist.....yet.

286

2. LED Outdoor Lighting and the best ways to fit it

287

1. How to re evaluate your business during lockdown