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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:...

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...

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 w...

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...

#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 y...

#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...

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....

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...

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://sparky...

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_Ni...

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://s...

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....

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.faceb...

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 me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for e...

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://...

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 cont...

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...

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://sparkyni...

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 fo...

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 twi...

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:...

#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 projec...

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:...

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 SparkyNi...

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...