TORQUE UP

In the Season Three finale of Torque Up, Jimbo shares the reality of his first three months working entirely for himself.
We discuss the pressure of building an electrical business, finding consistent work, managing cash flow, keeping up with administration and knowing when it is time to employ someone. Jimbo also opens up about the personal cost, including the loss of routine, difficulty switching off and the impact on his physical and mental health.
The conversation also covers new expectations around pre work assessments, whether electricians may need to start charging for quotations, changes to Further Investigation codes on EICRs, the quality of landlord electrical reports and whether the industry needs better monitoring.
Plus, William shares the latest developments from Navitas, including the growth of its three phase range and the thinking behind its new single phase consumer units.
A frank conversation about electrical contracting, self employment and what it really takes to build something of your own.
Torque Up returns with Season Four in September.

After a busy few months, the boys are finally back around the table together.
Jay shares the story behind a serious health scare that resulted in 11 days in hospital, multiple operations and a long road to recovery ahead.
Jimbo talks about finally making the jump into self employment and launching South Power Group, including the challenges of finding work, managing finances and adapting to life without the security of a guaranteed wage.
The conversation also covers the launch of the Navitas Three Phase range in Northern Ireland, the release of Navitas Energy and some honest discussion about business growth, risk, comfort zones and the realities of building something for yourself.
If you've ever thought about going self employed, starting a business or pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, this episode is packed with real world experiences from people living it every day.
Season 3 is proudly sponsored by Chauvin Arnoux UK.

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.

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.

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