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TORQUE UP

William Winter and Friends

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A Podcast for the professional electrical industry, sharing unbiased news, reviews and learning about all aspects of our incredible industry. With guests on from all sides of manufacturing, wholesaling, electricians, apprentices and more. Brought to you from Torque Up Productions in association with Navitas

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The Electrical Industry Is Broken… But No One Wants To Say It | Dave Savory

Saison 3 · Épisode 12

jeudi 23 avril 2026 • Durée 01:23:11

What’s actually going wrong in the electrical industry right now?

In this episode of the Torque Up Podcast, we sit down with Dave Savory to break down the real issues affecting electricians across the UK.

From competent person schemes and industry standards to social media, content creation, and the future of the trade… nothing is off limits.

This is a raw and honest conversation about what’s really happening behind the scenes in the trade.

If you’re an electrician, contractor, or part of the construction industry… this one will hit home.

WHAT WE COVER

🟢 Competent person schemes and whether they actually work
⚫ Why many electricians feel undervalued
🟢 Routes into the trade and where they’re falling short
⚫ The reality of industry standards and accountability
🟢 Social media, content, and influence in the trade
⚫ What needs to change moving forward

🎙️ ABOUT TORQUE UP

Torque Up Podcast brings real conversations from inside the electrical industry.
No scripts. No filters. Just honest discussions with the people shaping the trade.

⚖️ DISCLAIMER

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and guests and are shared for general discussion purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, or technical advice.

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Why Neutral Conductors Are Overheating | Harmonics, EV Chargers & Modern Electrical Systems

Saison 3 · Épisode 11

jeudi 12 mars 2026 • Durée 01:30:08

Neutral conductors running hotter than the phase conductors.

It sounds backwards. But electricians across the industry are starting to see it happen more and more.

In Episode 32 of Torque Up, we sit down with the team from Chauvin Arnoux UK (CA UK) to break down what is really happening inside modern electrical installations.

With the rise of LED lighting, EV chargers, solar systems, variable speed drives and electronic loads, the electrical systems we work on today behave very differently to the resistive systems they were originally designed for.

Harmonics, non linear loads and DC electronics are changing the way current flows through installations. In some cases this is leading to neutral conductors carrying more current than the phases, overheating cables and creating real risks if the issue goes unnoticed.

In this episode we discuss:

🟢 Why neutral conductors are overheating in modern installations
🟢 How harmonics from modern electronics are affecting electrical systems
🟢 EV chargers shutting down when voltage reaches 253V
🟢 The growing importance of power quality measurement
🟢 How electricians can protect themselves with data logging and testing
🟢 Where electrification and AI may take the industry next

This is a deep dive into the real technical challenges electricians are starting to face as electrical systems evolve.

If you are an electrician, engineer, or anyone working in the electrical industry, this episode will give you a new perspective on what is happening inside the systems we install and maintain every day.

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From 1 Van to 22 Electricians in 6 Years | DEC ELEC's Blueprint for Growth

Saison 3 · Épisode 10

vendredi 13 février 2026 • Durée 01:10:02

What does it really take to scale an electrical business?

In this episode of Torque Up, we sit down with Declan from DEC ELEC who built his company from a one man operation to a 22 man team in just six years.

No fluff. No fake hype.

We break down:

• The 16 hour shifts at the start
• When growth nearly broke him
• Hiring his partner to systemise the business
• Why tracking, structure and process are everything
• Winning council and housing association contracts
• The difference between turnover and profit
• Doubling revenue year after year
• Stepping off the tools and becoming a true business owner
• Investing in coaching and personal growth

If you are an electrician thinking about scaling, this episode will change how you see your business.

Sponsored by Chauvin Arnoux UK

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Will AI Replace Electricians? AI, Certification and the Future of the Trades

Saison 3 · Épisode 9

dimanche 25 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:33:11

In Episode 30 of the Torque Up Podcast, hosts William and Junii are joined by Charles, founder of Trade Cert, for an in depth conversation on Artificial Intelligence in the electrical industry.

AI is everywhere right now, but most conversations stop at fear or hype. This episode goes further.

We break down how AI is already being used in electrical certification, inspection reporting, EICRs, and admin heavy tasks, while addressing the biggest concern electricians have job security.

Charles explains why AI is excellent at repetitive, low skill admin but fundamentally incapable of replacing professional judgement, site based decision making, or responsibility under sign off. We also explore why trades are uniquely protected compared to office based roles, and how electricians can use AI to become more efficient without losing control or credibility.

This is a practical, honest discussion for electricians, contractors, supervisors, and business owners who want to understand AI without being sold fear or fantasy.

• AI in electrical certification and reporting
• Reducing EICR paperwork without risk
• Why AI cannot replace electricians
• The difference between automation and intelligence
• AGI explained in plain English
• Professional responsibility and liability
• Using AI as a second set of eyes
• The future of the trades in an AI world

If you work in the electrical industry and want clarity on AI, this episode is essential listening.

Topics covered in this episode

00:00 Episode introduction
02:10 What Trade Cert is and why it exists
05:45 Rapid growth and market demand
08:30 AI and electrical certification explained
12:40 UX and why usability matters16:20 Service, trust and human support19:10 Fear of AI replacing electricians24:00 Why judgement cannot be automated28:30 AGI explained simply33:10 Liability and responsibility38:20 AI as a second set of eyes42:30 How electricians should use AI46:10 Admin reduction without skill loss49:30 The future of AI in trades52:00 Final thoughts

The Truth About Running an Electrical Business in 2026

Saison 3 · Épisode 8

dimanche 4 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:12:25

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Torque Up Podcast, our New Year episode focused on what 2026 really looks like for electricians and trade business owners.

In this episode, Will and Junii are joined by Joe from Jake Electrical for a candid, no nonsense conversation about running an electrical business in the real world.

We talk openly about New Year resolutions that actually matter, the pressure of balancing work, family, admin, and growth, and why so many electricians feel stretched despite being busy.

Joe shares his journey through apprenticeship, going self employed, and the realities of pricing jobs, managing paperwork, using AI tools, and building systems that save time instead of creating more stress.

The conversation also dives into apprenticeships and why the system is broken, the real cost to small electrical businesses, and why good apprentices are becoming harder to find.

We then zoom out to discuss social media, influencer marketing, trade shows, wholesalers, and manufacturers, questioning what genuinely delivers value to installers and what no longer works.

This episode finishes with a future focused discussion on industry consolidation, large energy companies, digital platforms, and how electricians can protect their independence while building sustainable businesses into 2026 and beyond.

If you are an electrician, contractor, apprentice, wholesaler, or manufacturer, this episode will hit home.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Chauvin Arnoux UK, trusted specialists in professional test and measurement equipment for electricians.

00:00 – Welcome back and New Year reflections
Introducing Episode 29 and setting the tone for 2026.

Xmas Special | Failed SPDs, Missing Protection & Why the MCB Still Matters

Saison 3 · Épisode 7

lundi 8 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:20:06

It’s the third Torque Up festive special, but this year the tinsel takes a back seat and the lads go deep on the technical question hitting installs up and down the country:

Can a Type 2 SPD rely on an upstream service fuse for overcurrent protection, or must it have a dedicated protective device within the installer’s control?

The sparks’ sentiment in the room is clear:
manufacturer thermal ratings are part of the product design, but they do not guarantee compliance under BS 7671 if there is no dedicated, testable, local overcurrent protective device protecting the SPD as part of the installation.

What you’ll take from this episode:

● A thermal disconnection flag is a failsafe, not overcurrent protection
● The upstream DNO fuse is not dedicated to the SPD circuit, and has unknown characteristics for selectivity and verification
● Install design must meet the literal minimums of BS 7671 installers can verify and test
● Why Navitas kept the 32A MCB in their SPD consumer unit design when others removed it
● The wider industry frustration: installs previously passed are now being flagged for missing protection
● Why electricians care more about predictable disconnection than tidy ratings claims

This episode is educational trade discussion and reflects installer opinion and public regulatory interpretation conversations only. Nothing stated alleges wrongdoing by any person, brand, or organisation, nor constitutes legal or professional instruction. Always consult BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 and the Building Regulations when determining compliant protective device requirements.

Season long sponsor: Chauvin Arnoux

00:00 Xmas Special Intro

02:45 The SPD failure story

Building PowerShack: How Two Wholesalers Took Over TikTok

Saison 3 · Épisode 6

lundi 24 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:13:10

Steve and Frank from PowerShack join Will and Jay for one of the most entertaining episodes yet.

From running a small Essex wholesaler to becoming viral TikTok stars, the lads from Blackwall Electrical Supplies talk openly about business, burnout, buying groups and the power of social media in the electrical trade.

🟢 How PowerShack built a following by mixing humour with hard graft
⚫️ Why old school wholesaling is changing faster than anyone expected
🟢 What manufacturers and contractors can learn from social media
⚫️ Why buying groups like the EIB are changing the game for independents

It’s real talk from the trade’s new generation of wholesalers who aren’t afraid to mix banter with business.

🎙 Hosted by Will Winter and Jay Whyte
🎧 Sponsored by C A U K – trusted test and measurement solutions built for professionals
📩 Sponsorship and guest enquiries: podcast@torqueup.co.uk

#TorqueUpPodcast #PowerShack #Electricians #Wholesalers #ElectricalIndustry #CAUK #TradesTalk #ElectricalLife #TikTokElectricians #UKConstruction #Navitas

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro and sponsor read – Chauvin Arnoux
01:00 The long drive from Essex and car crash stories
04:00 How Blackwall Electrical Supplies became PowerShack
06:00 Family business roots and early wholesaling days
08:00 Working with friends and keeping it professional
12:00 The politics of the electrical industry
16:00 Sales reps, service standards and lost professionalism
18:00 Trade mornings and the value of counter staff
20:00 Why manufacturers can’t give installation advice
23:00 The hidden risk in imported cable
25:00 Price pressure and the impact on independents
27:00 How PowerShack use social media to stay relevant
30:00 Wholesalers choosing visibility over e-commerce32:00 Manufacturers, marketing and TikTok influence34:00 Collaborations between independents37:00 The role of buying groups and joining the EIB39:00 From burnout to building community42:00 Why the EIB feels different from other groups45:00 Is traditional marketing dead47:00 The rise of storytelling and authenticity online49:00 The real ROI of content creation52:00 Building a PowerShack studio and future plans55:00 Final thoughts – having fun while building the brand

Halloween Special: Burnout, AI and the Future of Wholesalers

Saison 3 · Épisode 5

lundi 10 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:18:53

t’s the Halloween Special of the Torque Up Podcast and this one hits close to home.

Will, Jay and Jimbo sit down for an unfiltered talk about what’s really haunting the trade. From burnout and stress to AI, TikTok and the future of UK wholesalers – this episode dives deep into the issues every electrician, manufacturer and wholesaler is facing right now.

🟢 Are we all just working too hard for too little
⚫️ Can AI really help the trade or will it replace it
🟢 What happens to wholesalers if the new budget fails
⚫️ Why cutting corners and chasing price is the real horror story

Plug in and power up with the Torque Up crew.
Sponsored by CAUK – trusted test and measurement solutions built for professionals.

🎙 Hosted by Will Winter, Jay Whyte and Jimbo Chapman
📩 For sponsorship or guest enquiries: info@navitascp.co.uk

#TorqueUpPodcast #Electricians #Wholesalers #ElectricalIndustry #CAUK #TradesTalk #ElectricalLife #AIElectricians #ConstructionUK #Navitas

00:00 Intro and sponsor read
01:00 Getting life back on track and managing stress
03:00 Jimbo’s Sunday reset routine
05:00 The guilt of taking time off
07:00 Balancing business, family and content creation
10:00 Why everyone feels burnt out
12:00 Short form content and the TikTok effect
15:00 Buying electrical gear online
17:00 Doomscrolling and mental overload
18:00 Meta glasses, ChatGPT and the rise of AI
21:00 Using AI without losing creativity
27:00 DIY disasters and accountability in the trade
31:00 Unsafe products and scary shortcuts
33:00 Sponsor message – CAUK
34:00 What’s really happening with wholesalers
36:00 Regional gaps and stalled projects
39:00 Inflation, politics and the cost of materials
43:00 How independents will be hit hardest
49:00 Solar growth and the risk of overtrading52:00 Manufacturers vs wholesalers54:00 Online pricing and the race to the bottom58:00 Final thoughts and wrap up

EP 25 | Luke Freeman: Going Solo, Building a Brand & Staying Booked for Months

Saison 3 · Épisode 4

samedi 1 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:06:29

Luke Freeman joins Will Winter and Jay to talk about life as a self-employed electrician, how he built Freeman Electrical from scratch, and what it takes to stay booked two months ahead after just one year in business.

From early graft and nightmare hotels to navigating apprenticeships and growing a loyal client base, this episode is packed with honesty, laughs, and lessons every electrician can relate to.

Luke opens up about his journey, social media strategy, and the mindset that’s helped him turn hard work into opportunity — proving that with drive, consistency, and the right attitude, anything’s possible in this trade.

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EP | 24 From Apprentice to Director: Stephen “Compo” Comparetto and the Future of Wholesaling

Saison 3 · Épisode 3

jeudi 2 octobre 2025 • Durée 01:28:13

n this powerful episode of the Torque Up Podcast Will and Jay sit down with Stephen “Compo” Comparetto, director and shareholder at 7 Core Electrical, to pull back the curtain on the world of electrical wholesalers.

Compo’s story is one of true grassroots grit. From starting out on the tools to leading a multi million pound independent wholesaler, he shares the highs, the challenges, and the bold decisions that shaped his career including a management buyout (MBO) and a major buying group switch.

This conversation goes beyond business. We explore:
🟢 The real role wholesalers play in supporting electricians every day
⚫️ How buying groups influence the trade and why changes matter
🟢 The risks and rewards of going through an MBO
⚫️ The pressures politics and economics place on the wholesale sector
🟢 What it takes to rise from apprentice to director in the UK electrical industry

If you are an electrician, wholesaler, or anyone connected to the trade, this episode gives you the insider view you will not hear anywhere else.

👉 Sponsored by Chauvin Arnoux UK, experts in test and measurement solutions trusted worldwide.

Subscribe now and do not miss this deep dive into the business and politics of UK electrical wholesaling.

#TorqueUpPodcast #NavitasCP #7CoreElectrical #ElectricalWholesaler #ElectricianLife #AllAboutPower

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