Ask a Sparky: Electrical Tips from Joey

Ask a Sparky: Electrical Tips from Joey

We caught Joey between jobs and asked him to answer a few of the questions homeowners ask all the time. Let’s go 👇

Q: What’s the most common mistake you see in homes?

Joey: The “super power board.” You know the one – six plugs, two double adapters and a prayer. If your power board looks stressed, your wiring probably is too. It’s usually a sign you need extra outlets installed properly.

Q: What’s something people ignore that they really shouldn’t?

Joey: Flickering lights. People live with it for months! Sometimes it’s simple… sometimes it’s not. Either way, electrical issues don’t fix themselves – they just get more expensive.

Q: What’s your favourite upgrade to install?

Joey: Good lighting. Warm LEDs, dimmers, feature pendants – it completely changes the feel of a home without a full renovation.

Q: What’s the strangest thing you’ve seen on a job?

Joey: Let’s just say… I’ve seen some very creative DIY attempts. Electrical tape is not a long-term solution for everything.

Q: One piece of advice for homeowners?

Joey: If something feels “not quite right”, buzzing, tripping, warm switches, get it checked. And please don’t try to YouTube your way through major electrical work.

💪 Now For The Important Questions…

Q: How often do you actually go to the gym?

Joey: Every day – are you serious? 

Q: Does being a sparky count as arm day?

Joey: Carrying ladders, cable reels and switchboards? Every day is arm day.

Q: What’s heavier – a switchboard or your deadlift?

Joey: Depends who’s asking… but both are handled safely.

Q: Coffee or protein shake?

Joey: Coffee first. Protein shake later. Priorities.

Q: Three words to describe your work style?

Joey: Safe. Precise. No shortcuts.

Ask a Sparky: Electrical Tips from Joey