In this episode Gary quizzes Pete on what it means to be a domestic electrician in the industry at this moment in time. They discuss routes of entry, what challenges Pete faces on a day to day basis alongside the future of what it means to be a domestic electrician.

In this special bonus episode, Gary chats with Louise Adamson. Sister of Michael, who tragically lost his life due to electrocution. They discuss how she has turned this tragedy into a positive as a health and safety speaker. This is a special episode for the #safe4september campaign to ensure all electricians are utilising safe working practices when working with electricity. To find out more please visit Home » Michael's Story (michaels-story.net)

In this episode Gary and Pete discuss industry accreditation, also known as Grandfather Rights. With CSCS removing industry accreditation, what is the impact of this on the industry and those affected?

In this episode, Pete asks Gary all about the water industry. Discussing routes of entry, installations and process of a sewage treatment works.

In this classic episode, Gary chats with Kevin Pearson. We discuss his journey from the world of IT, constantly working away from home and continuous professional development.

In this episode Gary chats to 140th president of the IET, Sir Julian Young. They discuss his route from Junior Engineer in the Royal Air Force to becoming the current President of the IET. They discuss a variety of topics including professional registration, the IET's Strategy 2030, short courses and what the future holds.

Gary chats with Danny Webb in this episode. The man more commonly known as SparkyMilan on social media. They discuss his route into the industry, struggling for payments and developing skills moving forward.

In this episode Gary meets Paul Skyrme. They discuss his route into industry via the world of production lines and machines. They also discuss the machinery directive, agencies,CE Marking and of course e5. Paul discusses his cancer diagnosis and raises awareness for men's health.

In this episode we step away from electrics directly and chat to Adam Chapman of Heat Geek. We discuss his route into mechanical engineering. We discuss some of the renewable technology installations he provides such as Hydrogen fuel cells, heat pumps and more. We look to the future and discuss what electricians can do to keep up with heating engineers in the latest technology.

In this episode we chat with Richard Cockerline. RIchard is a commercial industrial electrician who was late to the industry. We discuss his difficult route in becoming an electrician and looking to the future.

In this episode we catch up with Mike Page. We discuss his route from working electrician to managing his new tools venture Loadout.  If you'd like to know more about Loadout, visit the website at www.loadout.shop

In this episode we step outside of the world of electrics and into the world of asbestos with Greg Byrne, an Asbestos Surveyor. We learn all about the dangers of this hazardous material which is one of the biggest killers of trades people. From where to find it to how to deal with it.

In this episode, Pete discusses Arc Fault Detection devices (AFDD) with the guys from Electrium. From how they operate, costs and how to install them.

In this episode Gary meets Chris Guyatt, a smart home and BMS control panel engineer. They discuss Chris' route into the industry, what's interesting about smart homes and what the future holds. 

In this episode we chat with Boyd Goulden. We discuss his journey into the industry and how he developed the documentation platform CertOn. Whilst touching on technology, issues with the industry and moving forward.  If you'd like to know more about CertOn, check it out at certon.co.uk.

In this episode Gary chats with Ceri Crannis of Crannis Technology Services. Discussing the change of career into managing an electrical contractor. How she copes with the day to day running of an electrical business and the challenges the business will face moving forward. 

Series 7 of Hit the Lights Podcast is coming 25th July....

In this episode, Pete and Gary discuss the do's and do not's of writing a CV. From how to structure to what employers may or may not look for, if you are an apprentice or an electrical designer.

In this episode, Pete and Gary talk through what tools should be in an apprentice's tool bag for domestic, commercial and industrial electricians in training.

In this bonus episode, Gary and Pete discuss the pros and cons of college education. Hitting key points such as regulations, students and employers.

In this episode we meet Paul Meenan. We discuss his route into the industry via theatre lighting, learning on the railways and the founding of the e5 group.

In this episode we chat with Ryan Dempsey. We discuss his career to date, the e5 group, the impossibilities of software and motivational music.

In this episode we meet Derek Thompson, we discuss his route into the industry, electrical training trust and progression into the sparksafe scheme.

In this episode we chat with youtuber Jordan Farley. We discuss his career, inheriting the family business, alternative methods of income and maintaining standards.

In this episode we speak to Dan Jackson. We talk about his route into the electrical industry, starting his business, hazardous area, installations, overseeing apprentice development and finding time for yourself.