The Electricians' Show

Ricky Howell is back with Neil and Mark for the Part Pee series to tell us what he has been up to in the world of electrical contracting.

Neil and Mark continue to talk about Neil's home re-wire and this time talk about current carrying capacity of cables and AFDDs.

In the latest episode, amongst other things we discuss battery storage in lofts and should you??

Neil Bridgeman is starting a home re-wire and will discuss with Mark Alison the challenges of doing this when he has not been on the tools for quite some time.

In today's episode, Neil and Mark discuss the challenges of running an electrical contracting business and how sometimes we fear the dreaded VAT man a little too much.

After a long break Neil bridgeman and Mark Allison return to have a catch up and cover topics such as electric vehicle charging, solar and the seemingly insanly busy contracting market.

In this episode, Andrew Eldred, Director of Workforce and Public Affairs at the Electrical Contractors' Association joins Neil Bridgeman and Mark Alison to discusses the history of the ECA and how it feeds into the electrical industry and other organisations.

In this episode Mark tells us about how he has been shadowing a solar contractor on the roofs of Sussex trying to learn with a hands on approach to solar installations. Neil talks about a trailblazers event he was involved in for the Railway Industry Association and we also cover professional registration issues for the IET.

Neil Bridgeman and Mark Allison discuss quantity surveyors and the pain they seem to relish causing electrical contractors.

Neil Bridgeman and Mark Allison discuss the real life challenges of EV installations when you maybe have to use an earth electrode for protection and if the OPEN devices are actually suitable if they are not built to any product standard. We also discuss the new EV charging course that is imminent.

In this week's episode Neil Bridgeman and Mark Allison are joined by Jake Green from Scolmore Group to discuss all things electrical. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121. Since Scolmore's incorporation in 1989 they have become a significant force in the electrical accessory market. They're proud to be British based, family-run business, with an excellent track record of listening to what their customers need and providing the right solution every time. Based in the Midlands at their new purpose built 25,000sq ft Head Office, they are ideally located to design, develop, manufacture and distribute their ever-expanding product range throughout the UK. Scolmore has also dramatically increased its warehouse capacity at the Tamworth site, with the company able to hold significant levels of stock to meet the increased demand it has been experiencing for its vast range of wiring accessories. Through their own brand of CLICK electrical and lighting products, they are committed to providing a comprehensive range of reliable, high quality and competitively priced products to our customers, whilst also offering a bespoke design and manufacture service to ensure they provide exactly the right solution and product for any installation or project. They're proud to say their customers can trust CLICK to get the job done! Their New Product Development Team are constantly tracking market trends, building regulations and approval standards so that they continue to increase their product range to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers. Scolmore International is a Company that revolves around people - their team, their customers and the strong relationships they build and maintain through their consistent high levels of service and delivery. MD, Gary Mordue strongly believes the dedication and skills of his team have contributed to the continued success of Scolmore: "The Company is very much built on people. Each individual makes a unique contribution to the business and its customers. The professionalism, skills and knowledge of our team throughout the business allow us to deliver every customer the product they need, when they need it, high quality at its best price."

While Neil Bridgeman is off with covid, Mark Alison and Ricky Howell hold the fort and discuss Ricky's new job in contract management, NAPIT book, electric vehicles and solar. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121. Ricky Howell has 10+ years in the industry and is also a time served electrician. Ricky brings a detailed knowledge of the supply agency sector of the electrical industry and is now currently the NICEIC QS for the company he works for in social housing.

Neil Bridgeman, Ricky Howell and Mark Alison join forces again for a Part Pee episode. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121. Ricky Howell has 10+ years in the industry and is also a time served electrician. Ricky brings a detailed knowledge of the supply agency sector of the electrical industry and is now currently the NICEIC QS for the company he works for in social housing.

Mark Allison and Neil Bridgeman discuss the current state of the electrical apprenticeship industry and the challenges of being on courses without a job. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121. Ricky Howell has 10+ years in the industry and is also a time served electrician. Ricky brings a detailed knowledge of the supply agency sector of the electrical industry and is now currently the NICEIC QS for the company he works for in social housing.

Another week of nonsense and putting the electrical industry to rights from a bunch of electricians in the UK. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121. Ricky Howell has 10+ years in the industry and is also a time served electrician. Ricky brings a detailed knowledge of the supply agency sector of the electrical industry and is now currently the NICEIC QS for the company he works for in social housing.

Mark Alison and Neil Bridgeman discuss the challenges with EV installations and specifically the grant system and the upcoming law change to allow the DNO to tap in and control your smart EV charger. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121. Ricky Howell has 10+ years in the industry and is also a time served electrician. Ricky brings a detailed knowledge of the supply agency sector of the electrical industry and is now currently the NICEIC QS for the company he works for in social housing.

The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121. Ricky Howell has 10+ years in the industry and is also a time served electrician. Ricky brings a detailed knowledge of the supply agency sector of the electrical industry and is now currently the NICEIC QS for the company he works for in social housing.

Mark Alison asks Neil Bridgeman what it takes for a new electrical contractor to start in rail. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121.

Neil Bridgeman and Mark Alison are joined by Andy Reakes from the JIB, Joint Industry Board to discuss what their role is in the electrical industry and what they can offer electrical contractors and their employees. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121.

Neil Bridgeman and Mark Alison are joined by Spencer Henry to discuss the how we could approach earth loop impedance testing in terms of live testing and calculating and how both have their pros and cons. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121.

Neil Bridgeman and Mark Alison are joined by Craig Buist, the Head of Curriculum at Waltham Forest College in London to discuss the recent proposal of a domestic installer only apprenticeship. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121.

Neil Bridgeman and Mark Alison discuss a one week electrical course that has been released for anyone to take. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121.

Mark Alison and Neil Bridgeman discuss the recent social media trend of calling anyone out that does not appear to work 'from' BS 7671 and if it is even legitimate to do so. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. In 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121.

Neil Bridgeman and Mark Allison discuss what electricians; should think about considering when live working and weather it is even a permitted work method. The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector. Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd. Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121. Ricky Howell has 10+ years in the industry and is also a time served electrician. Ricky brings a detailed knowledge of the supply agency sector of the electrical industry and is now currently the NICEIC QS for the company he works for in social housing.

Neil Bridgeman is joined by Mark Allison and Ricky Howell to discuss safe isolation, the social media coverage of it, #safeforseptember and what is or is not live working.

Apprentice 121's Mark Allison takes over The Electricians' Show and is joined by Craig Buist who is Head of Curriculum at Waltham Forest College.

Neil Bridgeman, Mark Alison and Ricky Howell join forces again to discuss the latest developments in the electrical industry as well as their own lives.   The Electricians Show: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesparksshow/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sparks_show   Ricky Howell AKA The Bearded Spark: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN__PFq4IvPxVNfi3Gq8FAw Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheBeardedSpark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_spark/   Mark Allison AKA Apprentice 121: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markalls Twitter - https://twitter.com/electrician_247 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apprentice121/

Neil and Mark discuss the recent announcement made by the NICEIC on how they are changing their membership criteria and how it may not be as clear cut as we many may think.

Here Neil Bridgeman and Mark Alison are joined by Jordan Osborn from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, the IET to talk about IET membership and how it can help electricians and apprentices working within the electrical industry.  IET.tv – An online video library with 1000's of technical videos: https://tv.theiet.org/ Local Networks – Access a network of like-minded individuals near you!: https://www.theiet.org/membership/communities/local-networks/ Technical Networks – Interested in a certain sector or technology? Check out our technical networks: https://www.theiet.org/membership/communities/technical-networks/ Mentors – Thinking of becoming Professionally Registered and need guidance from someone who has already been through the process? Access our mentors here: https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-development/mentoring/ Foothold – A benevolent fund to support IET members with things such as, legal advice, unemployment, carer and wellbeing support: https://www.myfoothold.org/ Travel awards – Throughout the year, we offer our members the opportunity to apply for pots of money to cover travel costs for activities relating to their professional development. Find out more here: https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/awards-scholarships/travel-awards Development Tools – If you are early on in your career and are looking for support in how to develop your skills, check out our Initial Professional Development tools: https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-development/initial-professional-development/ Volunteering – There are many opportunities to engage with the IET and volunteer with us from becoming a STEM ambassador, to supporting others with their professional development: https://www.theiet.org/involved/volunteering-for-the-iet/volunteer-roles/ Young Professional Groups – Similar to the local networks, you can engage with our Young Professional Groups around the world: https://www.theiet.org/involved/young-professionals/ EngTech for Electricians – Further information can be found here: https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-registration/engineering-technician-engtech-for-electricians/ Upskilling courses – We frequently run a number of soft and hard skill courses for our members at a minimal cost, including topics such as, effective negotiation, commercial awareness and influencing and persuasion: https://www.theiet.org/career/courses-training/lifeskills-online/ IET Venues – All members have access to our two member venues, Savoy Place in London and Austin Course in Birmingham: https://savoyplace.theiet.org/engineering-hub/ https://austincourt.theiet.org/about/member-facilities/ Online Digital Library – All IET members have access to our online digital library which hosts over 190,000 e-books, technical papers and journals. Lots of resources are free. Members can benefit from 35% off paid resources and also gain 10 free credits each year to use towards other paid resources: https://di

Rick is back from his social media hiatus and is ready to put the world to rights. We talk about all sorts on this first episode of Part Pee. The NICEIC QS role, OLEV grants and the nonsense of the electrical social media world. The Electricians Show: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesparksshow/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sparks_show Ricky Howell AKA The Bearded Spark: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN__PFq4IvPxVNfi3Gq8FAw Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheBeardedSpark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_spark/ Mark Allison AKA Apprentice 121: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markalls Twitter - https://twitter.com/electrician_247 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apprentice121/

Neil Bridgeman and Mark Allison discuss the recent Institute for Engineering and Technology (IET) video on diverted neutral currents and broken PEN conductors and how that can affect electricians' safety when working. IET video - https://youtu.be/ITG2I2O0BTo The Electricians Show: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesparksshow/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/sparks_show   Ricky Howell AKA The Bearded Spark: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN__PFq4IvPxVNfi3Gq8FAw Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheBeardedSpark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_spark/   Mark Allison AKA Apprentice 121: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/markalls Twitter - https://twitter.com/electrician_247 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/apprentice121/

Here we discuss how we have got to a place where we must install metal consumer units in a domestic setting and how we code them on an EICR.

The Electricians' Show. A podcast for UK electricians, by UK electricians. The Electricians' Show is a podcast / show that will discuss the electrical topics of the moment. From plastic or metallic consumer units to what type of RCD, we hope to have it covered. If you want to come on or want a particular topic covered please get in touch.