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/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/...
Sep 15, 2019•51 min•Ep. 8
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 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/...
Sep 14, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 7
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://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/...
Sep 14, 2019•32 min•Ep. 6
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. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja p...
Sep 14, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 5
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: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition traini...
Sep 14, 2019•21 min•Ep. 4
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/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOK...
Sep 14, 2019•14 min•Ep. 3
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: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Editio...
Sep 14, 2019•45 min•Ep. 2
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 feel free to mention it in the comments or alternatively you can join our dedicated Facebook group where the support,...
Sep 14, 2019•32 min•Ep. 1
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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition tra...
Sep 13, 2019•33 min
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.
Mar 21, 2019•8 min
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 of the times with electrical training as an industry?
Mar 05, 2019•7 min
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.
Feb 12, 2019•8 min
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.
Feb 07, 2019•5 min
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 will make.
Feb 02, 2019•39 min
Just a quick reminder guys about the Elex exhibition at Ally Pally today and tomorrow - also don't forget to check out #tradestalklive
Jan 30, 2019•2 min
The 18th edition training group on my SparkyNinja Facebook page has just reached 1000 members - this is a great example of how electricians and learners can work together and develop themselves.
Jan 29, 2019•7 min
I returned to Wales last week to deliver another 1 day update course for the Wiring Regulations. Was all the advice and information I asked the last group passed forward and delivered to these guys to prepare them more effectively?
Jan 29, 2019•6 min
I noticed an electrician this week using LinkedIn as a job searching and moaning site so thought I would give him some advice to adjust his profile so potential employers would want to engage with him.
Jan 28, 2019•6 min
So in today's news we saw video footage of a worker driving a mini digger through the front door of a newly furbished Travelodge Hotel in Liverpool. It looks like the dispute was over the worker not being paid is wages to the amount of £600. In this podcast I briefly mention the importance of thinking things through and maybe considering the benefits of approaching a union or similar with your pay disputes.
Jan 22, 2019•8 min
Having just done a second stream on YouTube one of the things discussed was the clients driving down the prices of the inspection and testing. In this podcast I discuss why you shouldn't lower your prices.
Jan 20, 2019•6 min
Yesterday was a long day for me. I had to drive hundreds of miles to an agreed training event in which the candidates were not informed properly on the course. So what did I do..
Jan 18, 2019•8 min
Let's talk about the exam. It appears from feedback via twitter and Facebook that some training companies are making candidates remove all of their tabs that they place while undertaking the training, one college actually cut them plush with the page. Whilst some others allow full on practice question papers to be left with them during their exams. What are the actual requirements for this? What is the PASS mark? Well here I talk through the City and Guilds documentation which is the guideline f...
Jan 16, 2019•9 min
In this episode I want to talk about a new Regulation in the Wiring Regulations which finally introduces the need to consider the varying types of RCD. I explain why this is something that we should have been considering years and give a practical example of why something as simple as a washing machine may result in an RCD not operating properly if it is protected by the 'off the shelf' type AC RCD.
Jan 16, 2019•8 min
Another device that has created many questions is the AFDD. It's a new device with a very interesting background. In this episode I talk a little bit about the Regulations covering this device and how it's application is being interpreted.
Jan 16, 2019•9 min
There appear to be many questions going around as to whether we now should be installing SPD's in all electrical installations with the 18th edition now being in effect. In this episode I offer a quick overview and opinion on the rewritten Regulations.
Jan 16, 2019•7 min
Welcome to the SparkyNinja podcast. In this introduction episode I just wanted to say welcome, introduce myself and let you know why the podcast is here. Moving forward this podcast will contain my rawest opinions on all things electrical industry and training related.
Jan 16, 2019•7 min
