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The Electrical Show

by Fix Radio · 311 episodes

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Join Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan as they take a look at all the latest topics from the world of electricals, including product launches, top tips, and special guests.Thomas will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.The Electrical Show on Fix Radio is brought to you in partnership with Bosch Professional Power Tools.

Latest episodes

  1. What Does an Electrician Actually Need?

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan take a look at the tools and equipment that genuinely earn their place in the van, the gadgets that turn out to be a waste of money, and whether expensi…

    27 min
  2. Should Electricians Have Their Own Version of Gas Safe?

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan explore whether electricians should have their own compulsory accreditation scheme, following SELECT’s campaign in Scotland to protect the title of elec…

    31 min
  3. What Makes a Great Electrician?

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Neil Claxton, the Scottish electrician recently named Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026, to find out what sets the very best tradespeople apa…

    37 min
  4. Are We Doing Enough to Train the Next Generation of Electricians?

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Keith Sanderson, Head of Education and Skills at the ECA, to discuss the challenges facing apprentices, employers and colleges.They look a…

    33 min
  5. Would You Move for Work? The Data Centre Boom, AI & the Future for Electricians

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan explore the booming opportunities for electricians in the UK’s data centre expansion - and ask the big question: would you move for work?They’ll discuss…

    24 min
  6. Ask Thomas Nagy Anything!

    Thomas Nagy flies solo for a Q&A featuring questions from listeners. Thomas tackles juicy questions about pricing, hiring, training and the future of the industry, reflects on his…

    17 min
  7. From Apprentice to Successful Contractor: Callum Biscoe’s Electrical Story

    Thomas Nagy is joined in the studio by 28-year-old electrical contractor Callum Biscoe from C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd.Callum talks Thomas through his journey into the electric…

    28 min
  8. Mark & Teddy Pink Face Real-World Electrical Trade Dilemmas

    Paul Meenan puts electrician Mark Pink and his 16-year-old apprentice son Teddy to the test with a series of real-world electrical trade dilemmas.From dealing with unsafe work and…

    28 min
  9. Three Generations of Electricians: Mark Pink on His Son Teddy Starting His Apprenticeship

    Paul Meenan is joined by electrician and site agent Mark Pink and his 16-year-old son Teddy, who is beginning his apprenticeship journey and following the family into the electrica…

    37 min
  10. Are You Compromising Fire Safety?

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined once again by fire safety consultant Dan Jackson to discuss one of the most important responsibilities for electrical contractors: understand…

    32 min
  11. Are British Standards Holding Construction Back?

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by fire safety expert Dan Jackson to debate whether the way standards are applied on construction projects can sometimes create unnecessary c…

    32 min
  12. Dealing With Setbacks & Challenges

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to handle setbacks and challenges from other people letting you down and when to pick your battles... to problems with deliveries and als…

    26 min
  13. Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan Discuss Time Management & Delegation

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to manage time as a contractor and the art of delegation. Danny Webb joins the chat to explain why he thinks this could be his greatest a…

    28 min
  14. Worthwhile? Vs. Waste of Time!

    Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy address what they feel is worthwhile or a waste of time from their perspective in the Electrical sector. There's also a chat around the wider constructi…

    29 min
  15. Jamie Blatant (Actual Electrical Content) Shares His Thoughts On Training

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan chat to Jamie Blatant (known as Actual Electrical Content) and get his thoughts on training and discuss some of the problems that he sees with how it's…

    30 min
  16. Thomas Nagy Shares The Story Behind His Business Growth

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about Tom's business growth in the past 5-10 years and the story behind how Tom has gone from closing down a business, to starting fresh with a sma…

    26 min
  17. Meter Tampering & Illegal Work Done By The Public

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into meter tampering and requests from customers that Electricians engage in meter tampering and other illegal work. Kimmy The Sparks joins the sho…

    33 min
  18. Raising The Standard of Training

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into efforts to improve competency through training and how we could provide a better standard of training within the industry. Adrian Davey joins…

    40 min
  19. How To Write Tenders That Will Win You Work

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into the approach to putting together tenders and bids for work. Thomas talks about his experiences as a Contractor, Paul gives some insight into w…

    27 min
  20. When Projects & Jobs Go Wrong!

    Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how and why projects and jobs of all scale go wrong. They chat about past experience, dissect the issues and what caused them, talk about wha…

    27 min
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