SparkyNinja

Welcome to podcast for the SparkyNinja project. Here we will talk about all things electrical from industry to training and social interactions.

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.

08-30
01:20:25

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

07-30
01:17:49

85: ETT, Surge, NCD, Thermography, Design dilemma, Working away, EV, Talking in schools, RCDs in commercial

Travelling to Northern Ireland to provide training with ETTSurge protectionThermography - camera selectionDesign dilemmasWorking awayCPDTemperature limitations of conduit installationsOpen PEN is it protection or detectionEV chargersTalking in schoolsRCD protection in industrialFacebook groups

07-16
01:10:34

84: EICR extent and limitations, coding AC RCDs, bonding, rogue trainers

This weeks podcast covers:BS EN 60947-2Arc flashPortfoliosEICR extent and limitationsEICR coding for AC RCDsPAT safetyPortfolio rambleRogue trainersBonding extraneous conductivee parts - or not to

06-30
01:20:28

83: Site visits, cable bending, DNC update, Solar, Surge protection, Heat pumps

This weeks podcast covers:Cable bendingUpdate on Diverted Neutral CurrentSurge protectionArc FlashIET 01Solar

06-27
48:31

82: Managing design, exhibitions training, Volt drop tricks, BS 7430 and Electrical Sequalae

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

06-09
01:06:55

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 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

06-03
54:29

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.

08-12
02:28:08

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

08-04
55:58

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

12-15
01:10:16

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

12-13
01:02:55

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.

12-06
01:09:18

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.

11-29
57:32

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.

11-22
01:09:42

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 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.

06-02
02:19:24

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 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.

06-01
02:02:03

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).

04-01
02:27:18

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.

10-07
01:16:44

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.

09-29
10:10

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.

12-10
02:08:45

Paul Brewerton

ref. measuring pscc at eol, I was never taught this and hadn't thought of it before. Will definitely have as part of the testing regime from now on👍

06-07 Reply

Paul Brewerton

Great point there about having knowledge of prior editions of 7671!

06-05 Reply

Paul Brewerton

£150 for an EICR, maybe only for a one bed flat.

06-01 Reply

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