David Watts

SparkyNinja

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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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David Watts

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37: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 19 - Special Installations or Locations 16.09.2019 37:55

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 &nb...

36: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 18 - Part 6 - Inspection and Testing 16.09.2019 17:54

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://ww...

35: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 17 - Part 5, Chapter 56 - Safety Services 16.09.2019 12:15

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/Sparky...

34: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 16 - Part 5, Chapter 55 - Other equipment 16.09.2019 45:19

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.pat...

33: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 15 - Part 5, Chapter 54 - Earthing & Protective Conductors 16.09.2019 57:40

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: htt...

32: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 14 - Part 5, Chapter 53 - Protection, Isolation, Switching.. 15.09.2019 1:12:17

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 Patreo...

31: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 13 - Part 5, Chapter 52 - Sections 526, 527, 528 & 529 15.09.2019 16:05

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 Ed...

30: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 12 - Part 5, Chapter 52 - Sections 523, 524&525 15.09.2019 53:03

Sections 523, 524 and 525 - Introducing cable calculations.   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   18t...

29: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 11 - Part 5, Chapter 52 - Sections 521&522 15.09.2019 38:21

Starting off Chapter 52 here with Sections 521 and 522.   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 Edi...

28: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 10 - Part 5, Chapter 51 - Common Rules 15.09.2019 23:49

This video kicks off Part 5 with Chapter 51 - Common Rules.   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   18t...

27: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 9 - Part 4, Chapter 46 - Isolation & Switching 15.09.2019 25:57

This video covers Chapter 46 - Isolation and Switching, which returns to us in the 18th edition.   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:...

26: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 8 - Part 4, Chapter 44 - Voltage Disturbances 15.09.2019 50:54

This video covers Chapter 44 - Protection against voltage disturbances.   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/bQKRnE...

25: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 7 - Part 4, Chapter 43 - Protection against Overcurrent 14.09.2019 1:10:09

This video covers Chapter 43 - Protection against overcurrent.   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  ...

24: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 6 - Part 4, Chapter 42 - Protection against Thermal Effects 14.09.2019 31:59

Carrying the series on with Part Four, Protection for Thermal Effects, Chapter 42.   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://discor...

23: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 5 - Part 4, Chapter 41 - Protection against electric shock 14.09.2019 1:30:47

Carrying the series on with Part Four, Protection for Safety.  The content is a little larger now and so we will break Part Four down into a video per Chapter.   This video covers Chapter 41 - Protection against Electric Shock.   Join the Facebook group for further resources and guidance, alternatively follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates.   Face...

22: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 4 - Part 3, Assessment of General Characteristics 14.09.2019 21:03

Carrying the series on with Part Three, Assessment for General Characteristics.   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: http...

21: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 3 - Part 2, Definitions 14.09.2019 13:45

Carrying the series on with Part Two, Definitions.   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/SparkyNinj...

20: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 2 - Part 1, Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles 14.09.2019 44:40

Carrying the series on with Part One covering Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles.  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:&nbsp...

19: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 1 - Introduction 14.09.2019 31:53

So it looks like many of you would like for me to deliver the 18th edition training course for free via YouTube.. ok.   This video will introduce the training course, with more videos in the series to follow.   If the delivery of the training is too fast paced then please let me know in the comments. Also if there is anything you would like me to go through in more detail then please fee...

18: Should we just stop using Type AC RCDs? 13.09.2019 32:58

With the re-write of a Section of the Wiring Regulation there is a lot of talk about AC RCDs and if they really are any use any more?   Yet the Wiring Regulations says that they are suitable for general use?    PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THESE OPINIONS ARE MY OWN AND NOT THAT OF ANY ORGANISATION/GROUP I AM AFFILIATED WITH.   Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patr...

17: Manufacturers requirements impacting electrical design 21.03.2019 7:56

When designing an electrical installation it is important to ensure recognition and compliance with any manufacturers criteria within the design. In this podcast I go through some design information required with Hager devices that must be considered to assure their operating characteristics are as intended with your design.

16: Met a qualified electrician today that was never trained to work on steel wiring systems 05.03.2019 6:35

I'm delivering a Wiring Regulations course and one of the candidates has completed his City and Guilds 2357, his NVQ Level 3 portfolio and his AM2, yet he confessed today that throughout his training and apprenticeship that he never handled, terminated or even saw a piece of steel conduit, steel trunking or steel cable tray whilst on his journey to becoming a qualified electrician.. Is this a sign...

15: JIB try to explain the changes in their Gold card moving forward 12.02.2019 8:20

JIB just released an article trying to answer some questions that have been raised with regards to their JIB Gold card and the differences between a 'Registered Electrician' and a normal Go.d card holder.

14: 18th Edition Amendment 1 work has been announced 07.02.2019 4:44

So we received the announcement today for the proposed work on the first amendment of BS 7671. Here I talk through the announcement to give ourselves a little preview on what we can expect to happen with the future of the British Standard.

13: Landlords will now have to get Periodic Inspections done every 5 years. 02.02.2019 38:41

The government announced this week a response to the information provided to them from a workgroup consultation following proposed changes in legislation requiring mandatory periodic inspection and testing to be carried out on at private rented accommodation. In this podcast I talk through and comment on the debate in the house of lords that drove this change and what changes I think that this wil...