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The Electrical Show
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.
Episodes
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Why We Need To Abolish 90 Day Payment Terms
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into how to de-risk your business and why 90 day payment terms need to end. Contractor, Callum Biscoe returns to share his…
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Apprenticeships, Mental Health, and Andy's Man Club
Alex Wood tried to qualify in 2019, but due to the pandemic and lack of apprenticeships… he’s been left in limbo. In this episode, Alex joins Thomas and Paul…
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Do You — Or Someone You Know — Struggle With Communication?
Adrian Davey shares his journey through divorce and recent self-discovery, exploring how understanding communication styles can change the way we relate…
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Ask Paul Meenan Anything!
Paul Meenan hosts a Q&A featuring some questions from listeners. Paul answers juicy questions about the industry, ponders sliding doors moments and more!
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Electricians Make How Much!?
Paul Meenan flies solo and looks into what Electrical Contractors are currently making in domestic, comercial and industrial and whether money is going up in…
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How The Trade Has Changed Over The Years
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about how the trade has changed, how their perception of the trade changes and ask two guests to join them and share their…
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Soft Skills For Leaders In The Trade
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Leadership Consultant and Author of 'Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man' about soft skills for leaders in the…
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Rising Health & Safety Costs
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the rising costs of health and safety and some of the illogical ways safety protocol is implemented and played out on…
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Larger Solar PV Installs & Roofers Working in Solar
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Roofer John Lees about his approach to taking on Solar PV installs. They ask John how he goes about working with an…
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Missed Steps In Solar PV?
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about the differences between domestic and larger/commercial Solar PV installs and some of the missing safety steps in…
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The High Voltage / Low Voltage Divide
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy discuss the divide between HV and LV systems. Paul talks about the issues with chucking rubbish each over the fence, how to bridge…
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Earthing & The Future of Electrical Infrastructure
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about earthing after a recent conference attended by Paul, which he also spoke at with regards to diverted neutrals. Paul…
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Are We At The Bottom?
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about the race to the bottom that's prevelant in all aspects of the electrical sector. Paul defines the race to the bottom…
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An Electrical Contractor Who Needs Your Help!
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Electrical Contractor, Callum Biscoe about his aims to help raise £100,000 for his local boxing club. Callum shares his…
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Paul Meenan Returns & Electrical Industry Updates
Paul Meenan returns to the show alongside Thomas Nagy. Paul gives an update of where he's been and what he's been up to. Thomas Nagy gives a bit of a…
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An Open Letter To The Government...
Thomas Nagy is joined by Principal and CEO of The Leeds College of Building, Nikki Davis to discuss the open letter she sent to the Government, requesting an…
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Advice & FAQs With Thomas Nagy
Thomas Nagy answers some frquently asked questions and questions sent to him via social media and the radio show. Thomas gives some advice and talks through…
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Thomas Nagy Discusses Business Growth Pros & Cons
Thomas Nagy takes the opportunity while Paul is on holiday to discuss business growth and development. Thomas talks about his own experiences, both good and…
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Where Are Those Willing To Teach!?
Paul Meenan is joined by guests involved with teaching the trade so that he can explore the challenges that we have in getting competent tradespeople with a…
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Do We Need Insulated Tools?
Paul Meenan is joined by Andy Leggat, known as Isolate 4 Life on Instagram to discuss the previous talking point of 'whether we need insulated tools'. Paul…
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The Degradation of Cables
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy are joined by Deborah Graham-Wilson from Eland Cables to discuss the degradation of cables. Tom and Paul ask about quality…
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Tool Theft
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look at the latest developments and progress (or lack of) around tackling tool theft in the UK. Met Police Sergeant, Dave Catlow…
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Are Regulations Stifling Innovation?
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy discuss whether the wiring regs constrain innovation, discuss too fatigue and the cost and time black hole caused by keeping up to…
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Fascinating Electrical Things You Should Know...
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about some random electrical things you should know, if you dont already. There's a conversation about what makes a good and…
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Hidden Dangers In Old Installations
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy discuss the range of hidden dangers you might encounter on old installations. John Ward joins the show to discuss examples he's…
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Leadership & Managing People
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Leadership Development Consultant, James Ray…
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Is The Push For Full Electrification Realistic?
Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about the push for full electrification and whether it's realistic
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National Apprenticeship Week - 'Selling The Dream'
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan about whether you 'sell them the dream' and how much of the 'hard realities' of the industry you share with apprentices. Guests…
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The Competence Gap Among Domestic Installers
Paul Meenan and Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan (in for Thomas Nagy) discuss the growing gap in competency in the trade among domestic installers and the reasons…
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Unreported Shocks
Paul Meenan and Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan (in for a hard working Thomas Nagy) talk about instances of unreported shocks and why it could be important to…
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How To Approach Troubleshooting
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how they approach troubleshooting and problem solving in a variety of circumstances they find themselves in. Thomas…
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Feeling Pain & Strain From Work? This May Help...
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Nathan Smoothy (Message Therapist) to discuss some of the ways you can combat, prevent and manage aches and strain…
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Business Growth, AI & The Skills Shortage in 2025
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan start 2025 with a look at what possible developments we might see across the Electrical sector and Construction Industry as a whole…
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Electrical Myths & Misconceptions
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan debunk some common myths and misconceptions about the trade. Guests include: Bob Cairney, Director of Technical Services at SELECT
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Thomas Nagy's Journey from Domestic to Highways/Rail
With Paul Meenan away for a second week, Stand in co-host Danny Webb (Sparky Milan) uses it as an opportunity to ask Thomas Nagy how he transitioned from more…
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Thomas Nagy & Danny Webb's Best & Worst Moments
Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan joins Thomas Nagy while Paul Meenen is in Ireland to discuss their best and worst moments in the trade
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Stuart Cato's Experiences Working In Solar PV
Stuart Cato joins Paul Meenan to discuss his experiences installing Solar PV and working in the industry. Stuart talks about his time serving in the Royal…
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Reaction To The Budget From The Trade
Paul Meenan is solo on the show and uses the opportunity to get some reaction from the trade with regards to the budget. Paul is joined by an Electrician who…
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Advice From The Trade For You!
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan invite two well esteemed members of the trade to join them and offer some meaningful advice from their experiences in electrical…
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Another Look At Electrical Apprenticeships
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by guests to discuss the current approach to electrical apprenticeships here in the UK. Ruth Devine MBE, chair of TESP…
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Another Look At Solar PV
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by those that work in Solar PV currently, to find out what their experiences have been both good and bad. Paul talks…
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Tech Talk from Paul Meenan & Thomas Nagy
Paul Meenan returns from his escapades in Turkey and discusses the latest technology and developments in tech that relates to the Electrical industry
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Thomas Nagy's Apprentices Discuss Their Experiences
Thomas Nagy is with Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan one more time before Paul Meenan returns and brings his apprentices in for a chat. Thomas first of all…
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Keeping Your Business Running
Thomas Nagy is joined again by Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan where they look at the failure rate of businesses in the trade and how to keep your head above…
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Thomas Nagy Talks To Danny Webb About His Recent Work & Re-Training
Thomas Nagy is joined by Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan for the first of three appearances while Paul is off on holiday and uses it as an oppertunity to find out…
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Screwfix Top Tradesperson Electrical Semi/Finalists
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by three Electricians who were nominated for Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2024. Thomas and Paul ask them about their…
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A Brief Overview of Amendment 4
Paul Meenan returns to the show and brings a wealth of knowledge with regards to the latest on Amendment 4 to the wiring regs
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What Are The Benefits & Challenges of The Trade?
Thomas Nagy is joined by Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan to talk about what they perceive to be all the joys and pains of working as an electrical contractor
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Would You Ever...
Thomas Nagy is solo this week and uses it as an oppertunity to pose some juicy 'would you ever' questions about the trade to himself
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The Shocking Truth About Education & The Teaching Experience
Adrian Davey joins Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan to peel back the layers and expose the truth about the realities of teaching
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Mark Pink's Thoughts On The Trade
Mark Pink returns to discuss apprenticeships, skills, challenging aspects of the trade and more with Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan
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What's It Like To Work In Russia?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Electrician, Mark Pink, who talks about all of the different aspects of the trade he's worked in, in places around…
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Tools For Everyone!
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss tools. They cover what a new starter in the trade should get and why, whether it's the bosses responsibility to help…
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The Wholesaler's Point Of View & Tools
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Charlie from Edmondson's Electrical, the largest Electrical wholesaler in the UK to give their perception on material…
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Issues With Materials, Electricians Pay, Tendering Re-Visited & More!
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about the issues they've experienced with material quality and working with some wholesalers. They also look at how an…
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Tendering For Work In Domestic & Commercial/Public
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by guests from both domestic and commercial/public to discuss their approach to tendering for contracts and quoting for…
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Is This The Hardest Thing To Get Right?
Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the one aspect of the trade they've possibly struggled to get right most in their careers...... taking time off! Paul and…
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Thomas Nagy and guests dissect the challenges facing the educational system
Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan invite Sparky Ninja (AKA David Watts) and Adrian Davey to talk about their experiences in education and the concerning shortcomings…
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Thomas Nagy Looks At What Business Is Like At The Halfway Point Of 2024
Thomas Nagy is joined by show regulars, Danny Webb and Pete Arrow so that he can find out how their quality of work, demand and how business is going generally…