The importance of providing a breakdown of costs can vary between Electricians and the job itself depending on a number of factors.  

We spoke to Nigel Overton to understand when breakdowns of costs can come into play, and what to expect when asked for one by clients.  

Do you provide a breakdown of costs? Let us know!

Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of SGTV - watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ibveQlivIXY

In our next edition of 'Google Search' with sparks; Nigel Overton answers some questionable things people have put into Google Search engine about Electricians.  

Check out Nigel's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kineticelectricltd/

On this weeks' episode of SGTV we are joined by Ben from B Electrical, the founder of the online learning platform Skill School.   

Ben's socials:  

Skill School Course: https://www.b-electrical.com/skillschool

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.electrical.london/

Website: https://www.b-electrical.com/  

Time Stamp:  

00:00 - 00:19 Intro 

00:19 - 02:39 What is Skill School? 

02:39 - 04:48 What will the training involve  

04:48 - 05:56 Keeping up with tech, amendments and CPD 

05:56 - 09:10 How can learners access courses  

09:10 - 12:19 Why did you start Skill School  

12:19              Web Page, Socials and Information

We're back with another segment of our Google Search series - this time Jenny Doherty and Ben Orrow take on some ridiculous questions that people have entered into search engines.  

Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of SGTV!   

Follow Jen on Instagram: @t1ny_5park5 

Follow Ben on Instagram: @ares_electrical

It's important to cover all bases in an Electrical quote; materials, labour, travel and so on...  

So, what do you do when a client isn't prepared to pay the quote provided?  

Stand your ground! There's no shortcut to Electrical safety and it's always best practice to be safe than sorry. 

Nigel Overton discusses his experience in this SGTV episode and shares how he overcomes rogue clients who may argue the price.

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Finding balance in your daily lives is a key factor to fulfilment and feeling content with your life.  

It's important not to miss the little things, but also work enough to support yourself and, on top of that, to ensure you're not burning the candle at both ends.  

We spoke to Jenny Doherty & Ben Orrow to get their thoughts on how they have found harmony in their work and life balance.

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There's a number of regulations surrounding RCD sockets that contractors need to be aware of.  

The most recent update surrounding these devices in Amendment 2 looks at the testing of RCDs - so, what do you need to know going forward? 

On today's SGTV episode, Jake and Tim look at the different types of RCD, as well as new regs and share what you need to know.  

Got a topic you'd like Jake and Tim to discuss on Technically Speaking? Let us know!

Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of SGTV - you can watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zjkhut5LoN4

To support International Women in Engineering Day, this weeks SGTV video focuses on Jenny Doherty; a female spark who has been welcomed with open arms by her recent employer - Ben - but sadly, this hasn't always been the case throughout her experience in the industry.   

Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of SGTV!  

Be sure to check out Jen & Ben's Instagram:  

Jen: https://www.instagram.com/t1ny_5park5/

Ben: https://www.instagram.com/ares_electrical/

Jake Green and Tim Benstead look at the recent changes in regs which affect outdoor power.   

They also share the heart-breaking story which brought attention to these regulations and led to them being implemented to protect the public and emergency services.  

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We're BACK with another Google Search episode where we turned to Google to see what questions the general public have been searching about college lecturers and apprentices.  

We would like to thank Leicester College for getting involved in these episodes! Was great fun to hear their thoughts on these strange but oddly intriguing questions 😅  

Interested in becoming an Electrician? Take a look at Leicester College's full and part - time courses: https://leicestercollege.ac.uk/

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