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This weeks podcast covers:Managing designDelivering training to an exhibitions company7671 vs 7909 vs 6396Landlord safetySkills development in ScotlandThis weeks CPD - Dave's trick with volt dropType B HP RCDsCommunity question - IR testingStandards - BS 7430Books - Electrical Injury - Electrical SequalaeHND's and HNC'sDe-skilling electricians

We bring back the SparkyNinja podcast and begin by introducing our new co-host Dave Betteridge. Discussion cover:Electrical designLargescale EV training at HagerElexThis weeks CPDType B RCDsEV installsRisk assessmentOpen-PEN protectionCable lifeCommunity question - do we earth metallic copex wiring systemsThis weeks standard - BS 7454Protection against fault currentAccessing standardsCPS

Paul, JW and David are back a week after amendment 3, it's an extended edition of the DPC of BS 7671 Amendment 4.

SparkyNinja is temporarily hosting the e5 podcast. In this episode: Paul, JW and the Ninja are Back at it, talking BS 7671 Amendment 3

Originally recorded in June 2020. Dave, Paul and John are joined one last time by Sean from Dehn to discuss lightning protection and risk assessments. You can download the lightning protection guide we refer to here: https://www.dehn.co.uk/en-gb/downloads

Originally recorded in June 2020. Sean Passant carries on in his third hour talking to JW, Paul Meenan and SparkyNinja

Originally recorded in May 2020. Shaun Passant from DEHN joins JW, Sparky Ninja and Paul Meenan to talk further about ATLAS and lightning protection for electricians.

Originally recorded in May 2020 Shaun Passant from DEHN joins JW, SparkyNinja and Paul Meenan to talk further about ATLAS and lightning protection for electricians.

Originally recorded in April 2020 Robin Earl puts in a shift with David Watts, Paul Meenan and SparkyNinja to further enhance and debate.

John Ward, Paul Meenan and I are joined by Paul Skyrme as we host the second part of a podcast going through the fundamental principles of BS7671 and cross referencing it with particular regulations from the Electricity at Work Regulations. This podcast is a great starting point for any spark wondering how to enhance their reporting skills and better inform their clients of how their EICR reports and similar can actually assist the client in understanding their position with the legislation.

John Ward, Paul Meenan and I are joined by Paul Skyrme as we host the first part of a podcast going through the fundamental principles of BS7671 and cross referencing it with particular regulations from the Electricity at Work Regulations. This podcast is a great starting point for any spark wondering how to enhance their reporting skills and better inform their clients of how their EICR reports and similar can actually assist the client in understanding their position with the legislation.

Paul Meenan and John Ward are joined by Paul Skyrme and Dan Jackson to discuss and tackle the changes in Amendment 2 of BS 7671:2020(2022).

The hosts of the e5 podcast host a webinar discussing the original draft of the wiring regulations, known as the wiring rules.

I have done some work with NET developing an app to assist apprentices in their preparation for the AM2 assessment. https://www.netservices.org.uk/test-app/ e5 podcast returns and I am soon going to be doing some thermal imaging content.

Paul Meenan and I discuss the Public Draft of BS 7671 Amendment 2 and the comments that we feel we will make.

In this episode we discuss the upcoming deadline for commenting on the draft for BS 7671:2018 amendment 2 which is this coming Friday 11th December. We play a highlight discussion with the e5 guys discussing SPD selection in a Q&A with Professional Electrician magazine. What changes has Covid made to electrical training and are the changes going to stay. We briefly introduce the Schneider Electric partner portal as a great CPD resource.

I'm joined by Paul Meenan, John Ward and Kirsty Johnson to talk about SPDs and some of the considerations we may have to make on EICRs. You can watch the vidoe here: https://youtu.be/oj7Y4wXTKHA

We get a lot of inquiries with regards to the 2396 design qualification and many people are failing the exam when they've gone to other training providers. So Phil and I wanted to discuss the qualification and go through the chief examiners reports to see what the common problems are.

This is a recording of a webinar given on 2nd April 2020. In this webinar, Phil and I discuss inspection and testing from both perspectives in the classroom and out in the sector. We take a lot of comments from the great chat amongst the attendees and discuss them. To see any more upcoming webinars go to: https://sparkyninja.com/webinars twitter: https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/

This is the audio recording from a webinar hosted last week where Phil Watts and I discuss the inspection and testing process, and the tests that are either not carried out and reported effectively or are just outright missing from the inspection and testing training and reporting, including the model forms in BS 7671. The webinars can be found at: https://sparkyninja.com/webinars Social: twitter: https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/

It's time I bring my first guest on to the podcast and there is no one better than my old man, Phil Watts. In this podcast we get to know a bit about how he joined the electrical industry and some of his opinions on the training sector. There will be more podcasts coming up with Phil including: BS 7909 Inspection and testing Part P Fire  - premature collapse, a station commanders perspective Sign up for interest with https://sparkyninja.com/ twitter: https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/ Faecbook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/

When carrying out inspection and testing work it is easy to be persuaded into just carrying out the necessary tests required to fill in all those lovely little boxes on your certification modelled to BS 7671. However there are some tests which we should always be considering which are not given in the BS 7671 model, but are given in the BS 7909 model.. why is this and why is it so important that we always consider it? Well I had an example of this with a client just recently so thought now would be a good time to bring it up. Sign up for interest with https://sparkyninja.com/ twitter: https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

It's been a couple of months break while I have enjoyed taking part with the e5 group on building up our podcast together, but it is time to put some work back into the SparkyNinja one. The e5 podcast will carry on, but there is so much to talk about from a training and development perspective and the SparkyNinja journey that both podcasts are going to be full of information. Be sure to catch the e5 podcast on all platforms as well.

#SparkyNinja #Free #Electricians #CPD When I went to a recent Elex I spoke with the people on the CONNEXBOX stall to talk about how they have innovated on methods for the newer small profile Wago devices to fit within their existing and upcoming WAGOBOX. In this video I briefly discuss the issue and show what CONNEXBOX have done to assit with this - this video is to raise awareness in case you are not aware of these inserts that CONNEXBOX provide, in which case you may risk non compliance with BS 7671. Sign up for interest with https://sparkyninja.com/ twitter: https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/ Faecbook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Support the SparkyNinja project: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=InlDObU-GXmRKE9zhuun_Qr5gJiOrUQAe_lRuJSgIXW4cSUj5E6AKgNjsREwlQtz6CKq_0&country.x=GB&locale.x=GB&Z3JncnB0=

#SparkyNinja #Electricians #Free #CPD #18thEdition There has been some confusion and frustration with regards to testing Hager RCCB's after they chose t ocomply with BS EN 6008 with an alternative method of requirement to the norm - namely to 250mA test current. Electricians have been asking questions about how to test these devices and therefore Hager have announced a change to try to make the devices more suitable for the UK market. Sign up for interest with https://sparkyninja.com/ twitter: https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/ Faecbook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Support the SparkyNinja project: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=InlDObU-GXmRKE9zhuun_Qr5gJiOrUQAe_lRuJSgIXW4cSUj5E6AKgNjsREwlQtz6CKq_0&country.x=GB&locale.x=GB&Z3JncnB0=

I attended an Arc Flash conference recently and it got me thinking about how well are we truly assessing our risks with live work and is there something we may not be considering that we should? I will be returning to this subject in the future. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

This episode assists with starting off the 2396 design project. Often it can appear a little overwhelming and so here I give a little advise on the best way to begin with your design.Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Here I go through the mock assessment that I provided a link to in the last episode. I don't 'give answers' but instead show how easy it is to reference the documentation, to find the resources needed to compose your answers with. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

This video details the requirements of the final Outcome (number 6) and introduces the mock assessments which I will begin to upload videos going through soon. The mock assessments mentioned towards the end of the video can be download at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g8zqbeak0h... Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Electricians design course guidance carries on with a look at the back part of Outcome 5. Covers the need for environmental considerations within the electrical design. Such as Solar PV, Wind power, CHP and Air source etc. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Electricians design course guidance carries on with a look at the back part of Outcome 4. Covers other protective systems that may need to be considered alongside the design. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Electricians design course guidance carries on with a look at the back part of Outcome 3. Covers the expected knowledge requirements from BS 7671. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Here is the solution to the third example from Ep 6. This was re-recorded as I made a couple of errors in the original and you guys picked it up in minutes - great to know you are crunching these numbers with me

Part 2 of the Maximum Demand 2396 guidance. Here we look at an introduction to the application of diversity. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

This video covers the understanding of demand, when considering maximum demand and diversity. Understanding maximum demand and applying diversity is an important part of the 2396 design course. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Electricians design course guidance carries on with a look at the back part of Outcome 2. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Introducing the cable calculations to the City and Guilds 2396 course. This video offers a gentle 'beginner' introduction into cable calculations. More technical and challenging calculation videos will follow later in the series. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Kicking off looking into this City and Guilds qualification by looking through Outcome 1 and half of outcome 2. The remainder of Outcome 2 will come after an easy cable calculation video. As promised here is the link to the City and Guilds 2396 Qualification Handbook: http://cdn.cityandguilds.com/ProductD... Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

Electricians who have been looking for information on this course look no further. This will take a few episodes, but here we will go through the 2396 course in fine detail and ensure that you are prepared for attending the qualification. In this series we will also do some example design work. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

I've uploaded a number of episodes in the past few days so I thought I would quickly do an update episode to let everyone know where things currently are in the SparkyNinja project how things are moving forward. Also... see you at Elex Coventry. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw

#ELECTRICIAN #TRAINING In this video I wanted to highlight some observations I have made from new installations - where the live conductors are all cable tied together within consumer units. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for upcoming exclusive content and training. Checkout the 18th Edition training playlist here: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Support the SparkyNinja project here: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja

A corrigendum has now been released for the 18th edition, here I just briefly talk through the changes. It can be downloaded here: https://electrical.theiet.org/media/2... Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

Now let's look at how to apply what we have discussed with reading and understand the typical exam scenario. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

A quick discussion over the Appendices of BS 7671:2018. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

Part 7 - Special installations or locations. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

With Part 5 finally behind us we can now look at Part 6, Inspection and Testing. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

Consideration for Safety Services now with Chapter 56. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

Time for the remaining types of equipment in Part 5 with Chapter 55. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

This video covers Chapter 54, Earthing Arrangements & Protective Conductors. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

This video covers Chapter 53, devices for isolation, switching, control and monitoring. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/

Time to finish off Chapter 52 with Sections 526 to 529. Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/