TORQUE UP

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 w...

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 real...

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 spe...

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 ar...

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, a...

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 o...

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 ratin...

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 sc...

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...

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 r...

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...

BIG BRANDS ARE LYING TO YOU | SPDs, BS 7671 & The Truth They Do Not Want You To Know 🎙️ Torque Up Podcast | Episode 23 | With Kirsty Johnson Big brands are controlling the industry and installers are paying the price. In this explosive episode, we sit down with Kirsty Johnson , Technical Director at Surge Protection Devices Ltd and member of the JPEL committee , to reveal what is really happen...

In this episode of the Torque Up Podcast we sit down with Mitch, aka Bright Spark from the Midlands , to talk about one of the biggest challenges facing the trade today – the government’s failure to protect electrical apprenticeships. We discuss the impact of rising costs, why apprentices are at risk of being priced out of the industry, and what this means for the next generation of sparks. Mitch...

This is it. The final episode of Season 2 and it's the one that could change everything. In Episode 21 of the Torque Up Podcast, host William Winter is joined by John Bagley and James Watkins for one of our deepest and most thought-provoking conversations yet. We dive headfirst into the world of AI and the trades, asking the big questions no one else is daring to tackle:🧠 What does artificial int...

🔌 TORQUE UP PODCAST EPISODE 20 – PART ONE: LIVE FROM THE ELEX SHOW EXETER 🔧We’re back with another massive two-part special – and this time, it’s recorded live on the road at the ELEX Show in Exeter. This is Torque Up like you’ve never seen it before. In Part One of Episode 20, we took the mics to the South West to bring you the raw energy, unfiltered opinions, and real conversations happening o...

Episode 19 | Theo Webster: From £40K Debt to Industry Respect This is the one. From building a 13-person electrical business at 22, to falling off a ladder, breaking his back, and facing £40,000 in debt — Theo Webster’s story is one of grit, pain, and the relentless will to rebuild. In this two-hour deep-dive, Theo joins Will & Junii for a brutally honest conversation about:🔌 What no one tell...

We’re back with a monster episode — LIVE (well, filmed live) from the buzzing ELEX Show at Alexandra Palace! Episode 18 of the Torque Up Podcast brings you a full mix of laughs, honesty, trade talk, and behind-the-scenes realities from some of the biggest personalities in the industry. Featuring: • Tall Sparky & Ryan Davis – raw takes on content burnout, chasing dream lives, and what people do...

Torque Up Ep 17: The Cable Crisis No One Is Talking AboutIn this explosive episode of Torque Up, we sit down with Aaron from Doncaster Cables, one of the last remaining UK manufacturers of electrical cable, to uncover the hidden danger threatening our trade.⚠️ Substandard cable is flooding the UK market.⚠️ Electrical wholesalers with zero manufacturing expertise are importing it.⚠️ And thousands o...

Torque Up Podcast - Episode 16: Inside South & City College Birmingham’s Trade Day! In this action-packed episode of the Torque Up Podcast , Will & Jay travel to South & City College Birmingham to attend their highly anticipated annual Trade Day —an event dedicated to helping electrical apprentices, trainees, and students connect with leading electrical brands, manufacturers, and emplo...

The electrical industry is changing fast, and online platforms are at the heart of it. In Episode 15 of the Torque Up Podcast, we sit down with Alert Electrical to unpack the massive shift happening in the trade. With e-commerce, social media, and online wholesalers reshaping the landscape, electricians, suppliers, and brands are facing new challenges—and not all of them are good.🚨 Key Topics We...

🔧 Torque Up - Episode 14: Hackwood Electrical, Tool Theft, and more! Welcome to Episode 14 of Torque Up, the ultimate podcast for electricians and tradespeople looking to level up! 🎙️💡 In this episode, hosts Will from  @navitascp  and  @jimbotheelectrician3819  sit down with the brilliant  @hackwoodelectrical  – a tradesman with a powerful story to tell. From surviving a tough apprenticeship to...

Join us for Episode 13 of the Torque Up Podcast —our highly anticipated Christmas special! Proudly sponsored by Alert Electrical , the East Midlands' award-winning independent wholesalers, we’re bringing you festive vibes and top-tier content to wrap up the year. This episode is packed with highlights, including the funniest moments of 2024, our New Year’s resolutions, and a deep dive into the MK...

Torque Up Podcast Episode 12: The Band's Back Together! 🎙️ After months apart, the Torque Up crew is reunited for the first time in what feels like forever to kick off Season Two with a bang! Will, Junii, and James dive into some of the highlights from the upcoming season and reflect on how far the podcast has come. What started as a small idea between three industry pros has grown into a platform...

Going Viral in the Electrical Trade with @live_sparks | Torque Up Podcast S2E1 Welcome to Season 2 of the Torque Up Podcast , the go-to show for electricians and the wider electrical community! We’re kicking things off with an unmissable episode featuring viral sensation @live_sparks. Join us as we dive into the highs and lows of going viral in the electrical world—@live_sparks opens up about the...

The wait is finally over! In this highly anticipated episode, all your favorite hosts—Will, Junii, and James—are back together, and they’re joined by a very special guest: Steve, the Managing Director of Wiha UK! Whether you’re an electrician, engineer, or just passionate about the electrical world, this episode is packed with insider tips, expert insights, and electrifying discussions. Steve take...