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SparkyNinja
by David Watts
Welcome to podcast for the SparkyNinja project. Here we will talk about all things electrical from industry to training and social interactions.
Episodes
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92: Safe Isolation and it's many ways
In recognition of Safe4September the guys discuss how they initially go involved in the journey and how safe isolation differs across sectors.
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91: AI apps, generator earthing and Authorised persons
This episode we discuss ai in the industry and how different apps are becoming more popular with AI, where does it make improvements and where could it go wrong. We briefly discuss earthing and bring a discussion on generators into the fold. Also going back to the discussion about authorised...
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90: Experienced Worker NVQs, Zs adjustments and Fault currents
This week the Ninja rants a little about the experienced worker NVQ and Mr Betteridge challenges us on adjustments for Zs measurements.
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89: Training on turbines, Product safety, Keeping training up to date, Cable CPR classes...
Mr B wants to discuss cable CPR classes and he is seeing different levels of expected fire performance on cables in designs and installations. BS 7671 doesn't appear to provide sufficient data for this range of cables we're now expected to select. The Ninja tells about his experience popping over...
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88: Catchup, LV APs, moving to HV, A4 summary, new roles, safe isolation
In this episode we catch up on what we have been doing since our last podcast. We have both been working in new spaces and taken on different roles so we discuss what we have been up to and come up with ideas to plan forward with the series.
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87: Working away, preparing training and earthing challenges
This week we talk about the challenges with working away from home. Some of the issues Dave W has with preparing training courses and a challenge Dave B has with Earthing design.
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86: Battery Storage, Safe Isolation, 2396 and Duty Holder Audits
This week we have a catch up and talk through thee battery storage course, safe isolation, control panel assessments and EICRs
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85: ETT, Surge, NCD, Thermography, Design dilemma, Working away, EV, Talking in schools, RCDs in commercial
Travelling to Northern Ireland to provide training with ETT Surge protection Thermography - camera selection Design dilemmas Working away CPD Temperature limitations of conduit installations Open PEN is it protection or detection EV chargers Talking in schools RCD protection in industrial…
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84: EICR extent and limitations, coding AC RCDs, bonding, rogue trainers
This weeks podcast covers: BS EN 60947-2 Arc flash Portfolios EICR extent and limitations EICR coding for AC RCDs PAT safety Portfolio ramble Rogue trainers Bonding extraneous conductivee parts - or not to
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83: Site visits, cable bending, DNC update, Solar, Surge protection, Heat pumps
This weeks podcast covers: Cable bending Update on Diverted Neutral Current Surge protection Arc Flash IET 01 Solar
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82: Managing design, exhibitions training, Volt drop tricks, BS 7430 and Electrical Sequalae
This weeks podcast covers: Managing design Delivering training to an exhibitions company 7671 vs 7909 vs 6396 Landlord safety Skills development in Scotland This weeks CPD - Dave's trick with volt drop Type B HP RCDs Community question - IR testing Standards - BS 7430 Books - Electrical Injury -...
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81: Introducing our new co-host and a catch up
We bring back the SparkyNinja podcast and begin by introducing our new co-host Dave Betteridge. Discussion cover: Electrical design Largescale EV training at Hager Elex This weeks CPD Type B RCDs EV installs Risk assessment Open-PEN protection Cable life Community question - do we earth metallic...
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80: BS 7671 - Amendment 4 DPC
Paul, JW and David are back a week after amendment 3, it's an extended edition of the DPC of BS 7671 Amendment 4.
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79: BS 7671 - Amendment 3
SparkyNinja is temporarily hosting the e5 podcast. In this episode: Paul, JW and the Ninja are Back at it, talking BS 7671 Amendment 3
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78: SparkyNinja/e5 podcast - Lightning protection with Dehn part 4
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
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77: SparkyNinja/e5 podcast - Lightning protection with Dehn part 3
Originally recorded in June 2020. Sean Passant carries on in his third hour talking to JW, Paul Meenan and SparkyNinja
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76: SparkyNinja/e5 podcast - Lightning protection with Dehn part 2
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.
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75: SparkyNinja/e5 podcast - Lightning protection with Dehn
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.
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74: SparkyNinja/e5 podcast - Surge protection with Dehn
Originally recorded in April 2020 Robin Earl puts in a shift with David Watts, Paul Meenan and SparkyNinja to further enhance and debate.
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73: SparkyNinja/e5 webinar - BS 7671 vs EaWR - Round 2
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...
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72: SparkyNinja/e5 webinar - BS 7671 vs EaWR - Round 1
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...
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71: SparkyNinja/e5 webinar on Amendment 2 of BS 7671
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).
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70: The history of the wiring rules
The hosts of the e5 podcast host a webinar discussing the original draft of the wiring regulations, known as the wiring rules.
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69: Working with NET to help apprentices
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.
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68: BS 7671 Amendment 2 commentary
Paul Meenan and I discuss the Public Draft of BS 7671 Amendment 2 and the comments that we feel we will make.
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67: BS 7671 Amendment 2, SPD selection with e5, 18th edition training and CPD opportunities with Schneider Electric
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…
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66: A firefighters view on the premature collapse regulation - A SparkyNinja Webinar
This is a recording of a webinar given on the 7th April 2020. I strongly recommend you find the time to watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/jm9AY_bt4Uk Phil puts his old firefighters hat on and discusses with us the introduction of the regulations regarding the measures to prevent premature...
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65: Talking for 3 hours about EICR coding around SPDs
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
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64: 2396 qualification discussion
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.
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63: Inspection and testing, a discussion on observations and recommendations - A SparkyNinja Webinar
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…
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62: Inspection and Testing, the missing tests - A SparkyNinja Webinar
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...
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61: Time to bring a guest onto the podcast
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…
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60: Testing beyond the model form
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…
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59: What is e5?
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…
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58: CONNEXBOX/WAGOBOX - How to accommodate the new Wago 2273 and 221 series
#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...
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57: Testing Hager RCCBs/RCDs UPDATE!
#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...
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56: A quick mention about Arc Flash
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...
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55: 2396 Ep 13 - Design project - Starting off
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...
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54: 2396 Ep 12 - Mock exam guide
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,...
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53: 2396 Ep 11 - Design & Verification Outcome 6 / Introduction to the mock assessment
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…
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52: 2396 Ep 10 - Design & Verification Outcome 5
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...
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51: 2396 Ep 9 - Design & Verification Outcome 4
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...
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50: 2396 Ep 8 - Design & Verification Outcome 3
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...
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49: 2396 Ep 7 - Solution to Example 3
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 👍 Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow…
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48: 2396 Ep 6 - Maximum Demand & Diversity - Part 2 Applying Diversity
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...
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47: 2396 Ep 5 - Maximum Demand & Diversity, Part 1 Understanding Demand
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...
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46: 2396 Ep 4 - Design & Verification Outcome 2 Part 2
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...
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45: 2396 Ep 3 - Cable calculation example - Beginner
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,...
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44: 2396 Ep 2 - Outcomes 1 & 2 - Design and Verification
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:...
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43: 2396 Ep 1 Design and Verification of Electrical Installations - Introduction
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....
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Welcome to podcast for the SparkyNinja project. Here we will talk about all things electrical from industry to training and social interactions.
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