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.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon...
Oct 10, 2019•7 min
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. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please ...
Oct 09, 2019•30 min•Ep. 13
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://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Tw...
Oct 08, 2019•46 min•Ep. 12
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_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. F...
Oct 07, 2019•13 min•Ep. 11
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://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = ...
Oct 04, 2019•9 min•Ep. 10
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. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider...
Oct 03, 2019•7 min•Ep. 9
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.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja ...
Oct 02, 2019•23 min•Ep. 8
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 exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://...
Oct 01, 2019•15 min•Ep. 7
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://twitter.com/Sparky_Ninja Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patre...
Sep 30, 2019•21 min•Ep. 6
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 content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twitter = https://twitter.com/Sparky_Ni...
Sep 27, 2019•20 min•Ep. 5
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 Please consider supporting the SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja ...
Sep 26, 2019•11 min•Ep. 4
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://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/SparkyNinja/ Twi...
Sep 25, 2019•45 min•Ep. 3
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 follow me on twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upc...
Sep 24, 2019•14 min•Ep. 2
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 twitter @Sparky_Ninja for announcements on updates. Checkout https://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content ...
Sep 23, 2019•16 min•Ep. 1
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://sparkyninja.com/ for exclusive upcoming content and training. Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/...
Sep 18, 2019•7 min
#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 project here: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja...
Sep 18, 2019•26 min
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: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/...
Sep 17, 2019•7 min•Ep. 22
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 SparkyNinja project via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.g...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 21
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 You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6...
Sep 16, 2019•36 min•Ep. 20
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 You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw In...
Sep 16, 2019•38 min•Ep. 19
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://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition train...
Sep 16, 2019•18 min•Ep. 18
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/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6p...
Sep 16, 2019•12 min•Ep. 17
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.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https:/...
Sep 16, 2019•45 min•Ep. 16
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: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition train...
Sep 16, 2019•58 min•Ep. 15
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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SparkyNinja You can join the SparkyNinja Discord here: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Editio...
Sep 15, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 14
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 Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/...
Sep 15, 2019•16 min•Ep. 13
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 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/...
Sep 15, 2019•53 min•Ep. 12
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 Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/...
Sep 15, 2019•38 min•Ep. 11
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 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparky.ninja/...
Sep 15, 2019•24 min•Ep. 10
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: https://discord.gg/bQKRnEd 18th Edition training: https://youtu.be/qs6pQUOKcPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spark...
Sep 15, 2019•26 min•Ep. 9
