Are EV chargers, solar PV, batteries and smart home gear actually good business for small electrical firms—or just headaches? In this chat with James, we cover the real-world pros and cons, training, pricing pressure, and where the trade is headed (smart controls, 3-phase to homes, AI, and more).What we cover:EV charger installs: routing, setup apps, support issues, car-dealer installs, grantsSolar PV & batteries: training, partners, ROI, warranties, call-backs, storage locationsNiche vs “do it all”: when to partner vs upskill, limited company risk, liabilityDomestic 3-phase: safety risks (cross-phasing), competence, when it makes senseSmart controls: kinetic/wireless switches, receivers, IP ratings, router quirks (2.4 vs 5 GHz)Reliability: where smart gear shines—and where it creates call-backsAccessibility & security: lighting for elderly users, smart locks pitfallsBusiness ops & AI: admin automation, bots for WhatsApp/website, what AI can’t replaceOld vs new homes: insulation, storage, media walls, real-world install tips

Are EV chargers, solar PV, batteries and smart home gear actually good business for small electrical firms—or just headaches? In this chat with James, we cover the real-world pros and cons, training, pricing pressure, and where the trade is headed (smart controls, 3-phase to homes, AI, and more).What we cover:EV charger installs: routing, setup apps, support issues, car-dealer installs, grantsSolar PV & batteries: training, partners, ROI, warranties, call-backs, storage locationsNiche vs “do it all”: when to partner vs upskill, limited company risk, liabilityDomestic 3-phase: safety risks (cross-phasing), competence, when it makes senseSmart controls: kinetic/wireless switches, receivers, IP ratings, router quirks (2.4 vs 5 GHz)Reliability: where smart gear shines—and where it creates call-backsAccessibility & security: lighting for elderly users, smart locks pitfallsBusiness ops & AI: admin automation, bots for WhatsApp/website, what AI can’t replaceOld vs new homes: insulation, storage, media walls, real-world install tips

Are EV chargers, solar PV, batteries and smart home gear actually good business for small electrical firms—or just headaches? In this chat with James, we cover the real-world pros and cons, training, pricing pressure, and where the trade is headed (smart controls, 3-phase to homes, AI, and more).What we cover:EV charger installs: routing, setup apps, support issues, car-dealer installs, grantsSolar PV &amp; batteries: training, partners, ROI, warranties, call-backs, storage locationsNiche vs “do it all”: when to partner vs upskill, limited company risk, liabilityDomestic 3-phase: safety risks (cross-phasing), competence, when it makes senseSmart controls: kinetic/wireless switches, receivers, IP ratings, router quirks (2.4 vs 5 GHz)Reliability: where smart gear shines—and where it creates call-backsAccessibility &amp; security: lighting for elderly users, smart locks pitfallsBusiness ops &amp; AI: admin automation, bots for WhatsApp/website, what AI can’t replaceOld vs new homes: insulation, storage, media walls, real-world install tips

EV & Solar: Are They Worth It for Small Electrical Businesses?

The Tool Box Talks for Electricians Podcast is for Electricians interested in growing their knowledge ,skills and ultimately your business. 
Ben has worked in the electrical trade for over 20 years all over the world.
From the age of 19 and going through a full apprenticeship to become a fully qualified electrician where he was employed by a number of electrical company's. 

Moving on to being self employed Ben soon started to build his own electrical business. 

Having to learn many things the hard way in building a successful electrical business like:
*Money management 
*Qualifications needed 
*Insurance cover 
*Finding customers 
And many more.......
The Toolbox Talks For Electricians Podcast has been created to help other electricians avoid those mistakes and take your electrical business to the next level.

Along with electricians banter along the way.

Inside the Toolbox Talks for Electricians community Ben has loaded it up with free downloads to help grow a successful business, along with FREE giveaways.

You can join the community here - 
https://linktr.ee/toolboxtalkforelectricians

By being part of the Toolbox Talks Community you will find out just what it takes to have a successful electrical business. 
Along with how to keep your electrical business at the front of existing paying customers minds and find out how to use those customers to grow your business even more. 

Subscribe to Tool box Talks For Electricians TODAY to not miss every new episode every Monday

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The Tool Box Talks for Electricians Podcast is for Electricians interested in growing their knowledge ,skills and ultimately your business. Ben has worked in the electrical trade for over 20 years all over the world. From the age of 19 and going through a full apprenticeship to become a fully qualified electrician where he was employed by a number of electrical company's. Moving on to being self employed Ben soon started to build his own electrical business. Having to learn many things the hard way in building a successful electrical business like: *Money management *Qualifications needed *Insurance cover *Finding customers And many more....... The Toolbox Talks For Electricians Podcast has been created to help other electricians avoid those mistakes and take your electrical business to the next level. Along with electricians banter along the way. Inside the Toolbox Talks for Electricians community Ben has loaded it up with free downloads to help grow a successful business, along with FREE giveaways. You can join the community here - https://linktr.ee/toolboxtalkforelectricians By being part of the Toolbox Talks Community you will find out just what it takes to have a successful electrical business. Along with how to keep your electrical business at the front of existing paying customers minds and find out how to use those customers to grow your business even more. Subscribe to Tool box Talks For Electricians TODAY to not miss every new episode every Monday

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