Tool Box Talk For Electricians

I have been scrapping metal cable since I was an apprentice, copper cable mainly. Will It Make You Rich? I have never used aluminium cable. There is probably a good reason for that. All the tools used in the video can be seen here on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/toolboxtalkforelectricians?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftoolboxtalkforelectricians_7HCWCVT3MTZN669RW9PV Not only the tools used in the video, but all the tools I use as an electrician. Transitioning from stripping copper cables as an apprentice to encountering aluminium cables can indeed mark a significant shift in one's electrical work experience. Let's explore the nuances of working with both copper and aluminium cables and why your familiarity may have primarily been with copper. Material Properties: Copper and aluminium are two common materials used in electrical wiring due to their conductivity properties. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity and is known for its reliability, durability, and resistance to corrosion. On the other hand, aluminium is lighter and less expensive than copper but has lower conductivity and can be more prone to oxidation. Historical Preference: Historically, copper has been the preferred choice for electrical wiring in many applications due to its superior conductivity and long-term performance. As a result, apprentices and electricians often gain extensive experience working with copper cables during their training and early career stages. Compatibility and Standards: Electrical systems and components are often designed and manufactured based on specific materials and standards. Copper and aluminium cables may have different characteristics and requirements in terms of sizing, connections, terminations, and compatibility with equipment. This can influence the choice of materials based on the application and regulatory standards. Safety and Performance Considerations: While aluminium cables can be suitable for certain applications, such as overhead power lines or large-scale installations where weight and cost considerations are significant, they require specialized handling and precautions. Aluminium's lower conductivity necessitates larger wire sizes compared to copper for the same electrical load, which can impact installation practices and equipment compatibility. Oxidation and Corrosion: Aluminium cables are more susceptible to oxidation and corrosion when exposed to environmental elements or improper installation practices. This can lead to issues such as increased resistance, overheating, and potential safety hazards if not addressed properly. Electricians need to be aware of these differences and follow recommended practices for working with aluminium conductors. Training and Exposure: The focus of apprenticeship programs and early training often revolves around foundational skills and practices, which may primarily involve copper wiring due to its prevalence in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. As electricians gain experience and encounter diverse projects, they may expand their knowledge and skills to include handling aluminium cables where necessary. Continuing Education and Adaptation: With advancements in materials technology and evolving industry standards, electricians may undergo additional training or certifications to stay updated on best practices for working with different types of cables, including aluminium. This ongoing learning process ensures that professionals can effectively meet the requirements of diverse projects and deliver high-quality electrical installations and services. In conclusion, while your experience with stripping copper cables during your apprenticeship has provided valuable skills and knowledge, encountering aluminium cables may require additional training, precautions, and awareness of material-specific considerations. Understanding the differences between copper and aluminium conductors and following recommended practices ensures safety, compliance, and optimal performance in electrical installations and maintenance tasks.

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How many ways is there to be able to become a qualified Electrician and get paid well? It doesn't happen in a few weeks - I can tell you that. There is a number of options for all ages of people to be able to enter the electrical trade. With the electrical industry growing rapidly every year, there is a good call for electricians all over the world. You can specialize in LED lighting, EV charger's, Solar power..... what ever you career path takes you down it all starts off with becoming an electrician. To be able to advance in the industry you need to know the basics and have the qualifications as proof to be able to turn it all into a business. if you feel you are confident to do the job, but don't have the qualifications to back it up, there is no way you can legally sign the work off for the customers insurance. There is no way around it, you need to get those bits of paper. An interesting thing I discovered for electricians who have worked in the trade all their like but have now qualifications - there is an option in there for you too. If your looking to get into the electrical trade, have a listen to the podcast today to see which route you want to go down.

What do you do when your forced to have a day off? No Work Means - No Pay Self Employed It can get you down when you have to take some time off due to an accident it illness. But being your own boss, not everything is being on the tools - there is paperwork too. Its a good idea to create other ways to generate new customers into your business, but when your so busy, all these ideas get put to the side. Being stuck at home is the perfect opportunity to get these things in place to help grow your business in the future. To be honest this podcast isn't just for when you have time off work, The steps to grow your business in 2024 can be implemented anytime. Running your own business there is always something to do. Personally I like to be kept busy, with trying new ideas to generate customers all the time. Some work out and some are a waste of time. The methods mentioned in this podcast are the ones that worked out, so tune in and listen - then the next time you have a week stuck at home, Give it a go. Sample Email Nails 🔨 https://www.facebook.com/groups/toolboxtalkforelectricians/ Set up a linktree https://youtu.be/Uk2g1oc_kUU 00:00 Intro 17:45 Linktree setup 18:10 Linktree QR #emailnail #linktree

The Boss gets paid the most - That's the job you WANT! It's not for everyone being the boss of your own company. You give it all as go though.. Working for a big company as an employee Teaming up with a one man band Being the boss of your own business Whatever you think being your own boss is like, you never really know until you try. Even then there will be unexpected challenges that you have to deal with. However there are some things to keep in mind when becoming your own boss. It may not be easy and it will be challenging, but hey? That's part of the fun. You don't get to make good money without working hard for it. It's the hard work you put into being a boss of your own business that makes the business thrive. Learning how others have done the same before. Using your own imagination to try new techniques Having the attitude that failure is not an option. Everything that is covered on the tool box talk for electricians podcast. Every episode published is packed with real life experiences of challenges I have faced on building an electrical business over the last 20 years. So after this episode, check out How To Start Your Own Electrician Business Properly. https://open.spotify.com/episode/77HwIzkjZujRnVb5l6TXUc?si=VWCfgpaYRy-0WZ_cyS7JCw

There is too much to do being your own boss - Its TOO Hard! Its only hard when you don't know how. Think about when you learnt to drive, you had to figure out the gears, brakes and clutch. - It seemed impossible right? Like anything in like the more you do it the easier it gets. Every job you do is different and requires you to adapt to suit the customers needs. This is also a skill you acquire over time as an Electricians. I have done this podcast to give you an idea of what sort of problems you may come across running your own electrical business. I started at the very beginning all the way through to the moment you get paid. Many of the tips you will find helpful in building an electrical business, they are things I have done over the last 20 years that have helped my business grow. It can be made even easier too with the right tools to help you along. Like some of these tools here - ⭐Quote & Auto Invoice Paperwork is never the best part of any job, but it is the way you get paid. Take the pain out of paperwork with having a spreadsheet that create the invoice for you on auto. Also being able to send the invoice from the comfort of your own van which, will get you paid quicker. https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/quote-auto-invoice ⭐Email Nails x 10. The number one method I have used over the years to grow my customer base and grow my business. 10 x Email Nails to send to your customers and keep YOU and your business at the front of their mind whenever and Electrician is mentioned. https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/email-nails-x-10 ⭐20 + Electrical Certificates From Emergency lighting certs to Solar Sign off. Including electrical inspection reports. Minor Works Periodic inspection reports https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/certs

The aim is the be the cheapest Electrician out there and win all the work! If that's the case, then your going to be the poorest electrician too. You have heard the term "cheap rubbish" that's what you and your business will be classed as. Cheap means cheap for a reason. To be honest there are electricians out there doing work for peanuts, this is possibly because they have something to hide. No qualifications No insurance You never know until its too late and the job is done, Its always a few week alter it goes wrong. That's when the customer regrets going so cheap! If your trying to build a business, you need money to be successful and I'm afraid being cheap doesn't make it in this world - Being good on the the other hand and carrying out quality and professional work, That will go a long way. Listen to the stories of the lesson learnt overtime, when being cheap. You will regret it in the long run.

There is better method of wiring electrical systems today. Electrical wiring has been the same design for a number of years, and they have stayed the same because they work well. Safe - Efficient - Convenient and that's why it hasn't changed over the years. What if I told you there was a better way? There was a reason electricians installed ring circuits to begin with. That was years ago and times change, technology changes, upgrades, with electrical appliances change too. That's why electricians need to change too. In this podcast is detailed three of the most popular changes electricians need to adapt. Wiring methods all electricians should be using today. Not only to keep up with the new electrical systems, but showing you can adapt to a new methods will allow you to grow as an electrician. Make sure to tune in and learn the new methods today.

Lights go ON and OFF - What else do they need to do? Well that's a million dollar questions, because ifs on the market - you can guarantee that there will be a customer who wants in. Who wants to turn their shed lights on from the other side of the world? I bet someone does. There are plenty of lighting designs that incorporate new technology in order to make the lights work more efficient and energy saving. Energy saving is a huge market in the electrical industry, so if a light can be switched of for 5 minutes , its will save a few pennies. This podcast not only dives into all the different types of designs that electricians are using in 2024, but goes into detail what they are used for. Check it out, you may get some idea for some of your own jobs. Subscribe to the channel here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrNc78Y4LSee7ffOuaujYvA?sub_confirmation=1

How I wired - A Floodlight controlled by a PIR and voice controlled by Alexa. The reason the customer wanted it like this was to be able to switch the lights on from on holiday and check everything was on in the garden on the cameras.

Rubbish Electricians actually get away with murder! With the trades industry full of tradesmen who do a bad job and actually do rip a customer off, How do they actually get away with it? Is it the fault of the dodgy builder or is the customer to blame? To be able to stop these rouge traders there are a few things we can do, after all its the good trade people who have the job of sorting all the mess out. Lets be honest, its a lot easier to do a job from the beginning than turn up at the end and try and make it safe - Sometimes by then it too late and has to all come out. This costing the customer twice! As I mention a few stories in the podcast - I'm sure every trade has a few stories of their own. I want to try and help customers become aware of these bad tradespeople and what to look out for. Having come across quite a few, there are some common traits they all have, listen to the podcast to help educate your customers and help them save money too. 🧑‍🔧The link to the podcast How Much Should I Be Paid As An Electrician In The UK can be found here. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/88bdbe2d-a368-421d-a3bf-6bb53038edb7

The NEW Generations of Electrical Apprentices. Its the wheel of life, we teach the younger generation what we know and they will be able to carry on flying the flag for the electricians in years to come. That's the plan anyway. South & City Collage in Birmingham invited a few social media electricians along to an event. Me, Chris, Ryan and Kasper all attended to meet the students, It was a great opportunity for them to ask any questions they had. Of course we had to enter the time trial (check the podcast out to see who won) to set the pace for the students to win some prizes. The good thing about visiting an electrical collage is that you get an idea of what the impression of the electrical industry looks like from the view of the electrician of the future. Tune into the podcast to see what else I learnt from the visit to South & City Collage Birmingham.

30 Minutes to Electrical Mastery: The Challenge of a Full EICR - Impossible or a Game-Changer? Think you can conquer the EICR challenge in just 30 minutes? Well, here's the truth – while some might claim they can speed through it, the real pros know better. To do the job right, an electrician needs more than just half an hour. So, who's out there offering EICRs for under £100 and actually doing justice to the task? Because let's face it, there are countless properties that legally require an EICR. Imagine this: Electricians promising a thorough EICR for just £99 and wrapping up five in a single day! Sounds tempting, right? But the cold, hard truth is, a proper EICR in 30 minutes is as elusive as a unicorn. Not only is the paperwork practically worthless, but the electrician is also setting themselves up for potential legal trouble. 💡Buckle up for the reality check – the EICR challenge is no speedy sprint; it's a meticulous marathon where quality can't be compromised. Who's ready to embrace the truth and uphold the standards?" 💡The podcast Jobs Cowboy Electricians Have Bodged - And Left Dangerous🔨 https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c9f7d0d1-9707-48f3-a09a-7b6503c5df3e

Its NOT the money - I just Love being an electrician. 😁 This gets said a lot by electricians, Come on! You got to love thew money too? Weather you plod along dong a bit of maintenance, or just do jobbing every day, fixing a few electrical faults. Being a fully qualified electrician you get paid pretty well. But if you were offered a bigger job. A rewire of a whole property, what would you say? Is there more money to be made in doing bigger jobs like rewires. Can it be worth it to work that bit harder a few times a year to make better money on bigger jobs? OR Do the smaller jobs pull in the same amount? This is something I wanted to find out, so I did a little research and crunched some numbers then put it all in a podcast to help you too. Have a listen and see if it changes your mind to doing big jobs or smaller jobs. The podcast mentioned - Mastering the Trade: Self-Employed Electricians and their Professional Knowledge in Electrical Repairs Can be fond here https://pod.fo/e/181ac3

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Anyone Can Be An Electrician - My Nan can do it! Electricians battle with people everyday who think being an electrician is easy. So easy that they still call us in, then continue to tell us when we are there. Being an electrician is only easy to electricians - that's how we become them in the first place. This doesn't stop people giving it a go. Even trying to cover up that they gave it a go to start with by saying "No its always been like that". Some of the stories I have had from customers are shocking! I am yet to visit a property where someone has lost a life. However there have been a few jobs where that could have easily happened. This podcast will tell you how to handle DIY Dave's. Not only that, it would be a good podcast to share with your customers to why you need an electrician for electrical jobs. Download the Email Mentioned here https://linktr.ee/toolboxtalkforelectricians

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I Want £250 just to turn up! You can charge a fortune for your services, only once your established! There not point in charging a huge amount if you have no customers to start with. Where is the sweet spot of what you should charge per hour, and does that work out enough to making a good living with covering your outgoings to run the business? There is being an electrician and being an electrician who is making MONEY, what is the point of ding all the qualifications if you can earn just as much stacking shelves in a supermarket? This podcast will not only help you figure out how much you NEED to charge but how much you should be charging for your services as an electrician to make a good living. Every electrician is different , so work out what you should be charging as an electrician. Get the FREE Calculator here - https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/d12d66519e Don't forget to check out the other podcasts here - https://linktr.ee/toolboxtalkforelectricians

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Another Year Is Over! That's all in the past - Now to concentrate on the future. There may have been mistakes made in 2023 that we can learn from, you don't want to make the same mistake twice - That's just dumb! So whatever happened last year in your electrical business is behind you now and its time to start 2024 with a BANG, just as you mean to go on. The January sales myth, there's not work work after the Christmas holidays myth..... ELECTRICAINS are in contestant demand and its only getting busier in 2024. A few new habits and techniques adapted into your business can make a huge difference over a year. The bigger your business gets, the more money you make - and lets be honest! That's the only reason we do this in the first place So strap on your boots, jump in the van and listen to the first podcast of 2024, then implement the tips into your business to thrive in 2024. Check out the email nails here - https://toolboxtalkforelectricians.ck.page/products/email-nails-x-10

In this video, I'm testing out the Milwaukee M12 soldering tool and see if I can be better at soldering with it. I have some extra wires I was going to use for a project, so I thought I would give the Milwaukee M12 a try. If you're looking to become a better electrician or solder, then you'll want to watch this video. I test out the Milwaukee M12 soldering tool and see if I can be better at it. From the beginning to the end, I cover all the important features of the Milwaukee M12 soldering tool. So if you're looking for a tool that can help you become a better electrician or solder, be sure to watch this video! The Milwaukee M12 Can be bought here https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/toolboxtalkforelectricians/list/17BOEHS8SBGQA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsftoolboxtalkforelectricians_84ETS9XZ6FV8KXTXHWHX This is a must buy for soldering LED Tape - Solder M8 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/toolboxtalkforelectricians/list/3J1JK3U88C4TD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsftoolboxtalkforelectricians_HD3D13C71R9BATG0D4G5

Yeah I do Christmas day Callouts - Wanna know how much???? The most popular holiday in the whole wide world, someone is going to need an electrician. You could take that call, go to that job and make good money that day..... or Do what everyone else is doing and spend the whole day with your family and friends. Its not surprise that you can earn good money doing being a call out electrician, there are a few downfalls to doing that. In this podcast is a story of how I earned more then £400 an hour for a simple call out. To be honest its something anyone could have done, even DIY dave. This is the last podcast of 2023 and I would like to thank every single one of you listening and tuning in. Without your support I would have given up a long time ago. ⭐In 2024 its only going to get bigger and better!⭐ Watch this space 💝 Have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful new year. I will see you in 2024 x