Sparky Ninja
David Watts
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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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Jun 2, 2022
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.
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Jun 1, 2022
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.
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Apr 1, 2022
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).
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Oct 7, 2021
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.
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Sep 29, 2021
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.
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Dec 10, 2020
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.
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Dec 4, 2020
67: BS 7671 Amendment 2, SPD selection with e5, 18th edition training and CPD opportunities with Schneider Electric
In this episode we discuss the upcoming deadline for commenting on the draft for BS 7671:2018 amendment 2 which is this coming Friday 11th December.
We play a highlight discussion with the e5 guys discussing SPD selection in a Q&A with Professional Electrician magazine.
What changes has Covid made to electrical training and are the changes going to stay.
We briefly introduce the Schneider Electric partner portal as a great CPD resource.
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Sep 24, 2020
66: A firefighters view on the premature collapse regulation - A SparkyNinja Webinar
This is a recording of a webinar given on the 7th April 2020. I strongly recommend you find the time to watch this on YouTube https://youtu.be/jm9AY_bt4Uk
Phil puts his old firefighters hat on and discusses with us the introduction of the regulations regarding the measures to prevent premature collapse of wiring systems.
We'll discuss the history which caused the regulation, the current applications and what its actually like to be in an installation with premature collapsed cabling.
You can find any upcoming webinars at: https://sparkyninja.com/webinars
Ascot College is here: https://www.ascotcollege.co.uk/
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Stay safe, stay healthy and keep an eye out for more webinars and content.. 👍
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Sep 7, 2020
65: Talking for 3 hours about EICR coding around SPDs
I'm joined by Paul Meenan, John Ward and Kirsty Johnson to talk about SPDs and some of the considerations we may have to make on EICRs.
You can watch the vidoe here: https://youtu.be/oj7Y4wXTKHA
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Aug 17, 2020
64: 2396 qualification discussion
We get a lot of inquiries with regards to the 2396 design qualification and many people are failing the exam when they've gone to other training providers.
So Phil and I wanted to discuss the qualification and go through the chief examiners reports to see what the common problems are.
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Apr 10, 2020
63: Inspection and testing, a discussion on observations and recommendations - A SparkyNinja Webinar
This is a recording of a webinar given on 2nd April 2020.
In this webinar, Phil and I discuss inspection and testing from both perspectives in the classroom and out in the sector. We take a lot of comments from the great chat amongst the attendees and discuss them. To see any more upcoming webinars go to:
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Apr 7, 2020
62: Inspection and Testing, the missing tests - A SparkyNinja Webinar
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.
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Mar 23, 2020
61: Time to bring a guest onto the podcast
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
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Mar 15, 2020
60: Testing beyond the model form
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 we always consider it?
Well I had an example of this with a client just recently so thought now would be a good time to bring it up.
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Mar 14, 2020
59: What is e5?
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 e5 podcast on all platforms as well.
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Oct 31, 2019
58: CONNEXBOX/WAGOBOX - How to accommodate the new Wago 2273 and 221 series
#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 you are not aware of these inserts that CONNEXBOX provide, in which case you may risk non compliance with BS 7671.
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Oct 30, 2019
57: Testing Hager RCCBs/RCDs UPDATE!
#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 the devices more suitable for the UK market.
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Oct 10, 2019
56: A quick mention about Arc Flash
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.
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Oct 9, 2019
55: 2396 Ep 13 - Design project - Starting off
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.
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Oct 8, 2019
54: 2396 Ep 12 - Mock exam guide
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.
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Oct 7, 2019
53: 2396 Ep 11 - Design & Verification Outcome 6 / Introduction to the mock assessment
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...
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Oct 4, 2019
52: 2396 Ep 10 - Design & Verification Outcome 5
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.
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Oct 3, 2019
51: 2396 Ep 9 - Design & Verification Outcome 4
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.
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Oct 2, 2019
50: 2396 Ep 8 - Design & Verification Outcome 3
Electricians design course guidance carries on with a look at the back part of Outcome 3.
Covers the expected knowledge requirements from BS 7671.
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Oct 1, 2019
49: 2396 Ep 7 - Solution to Example 3
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 👍
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Sep 30, 2019
48: 2396 Ep 6 - Maximum Demand & Diversity - Part 2 Applying Diversity
Part 2 of the Maximum Demand 2396 guidance. Here we look at an introduction to the application of diversity.
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Sep 27, 2019
47: 2396 Ep 5 - Maximum Demand & Diversity, Part 1 Understanding Demand
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.
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Sep 26, 2019
46: 2396 Ep 4 - Design & Verification Outcome 2 Part 2
Electricians design course guidance carries on with a look at the back part of Outcome 2.
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Sep 25, 2019
45: 2396 Ep 3 - Cable calculation example - Beginner
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.
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Sep 24, 2019
44: 2396 Ep 2 - Outcomes 1 & 2 - Design and Verification
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...
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Sep 23, 2019
43: 2396 Ep 1 Design and Verification of Electrical Installations - Introduction
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.
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Sep 18, 2019
42: SparkyNinja UPDATE
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.
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Sep 18, 2019
41: Cable Grouping and the impact on electrical installations
#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.
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Sep 17, 2019
40: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 22 - A Corrigendum
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...
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Sep 16, 2019
39: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 21 - Exam guide
Now let's look at how to apply what we have discussed with reading and understand the typical exam scenario.
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Sep 16, 2019
38: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 20 - Appendices
A quick discussion over the Appendices of BS 7671:2018.
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Sep 16, 2019
37: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 19 - Special Installations or Locations
Part 7 - Special installations or locations.
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Sep 16, 2019
36: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 18 - Part 6 - Inspection and Testing
With Part 5 finally behind us we can now look at Part 6, Inspection and Testing.
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Sep 16, 2019
35: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 17 - Part 5, Chapter 56 - Safety Services
Consideration for Safety Services now with Chapter 56.
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Sep 16, 2019
34: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 16 - Part 5, Chapter 55 - Other equipment
Time for the remaining types of equipment in Part 5 with Chapter 55.
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Sep 16, 2019
33: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 15 - Part 5, Chapter 54 - Earthing & Protective Conductors
This video covers Chapter 54, Earthing Arrangements & Protective Conductors.
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Sep 15, 2019
32: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 14 - Part 5, Chapter 53 - Protection, Isolation, Switching..
This video covers Chapter 53, devices for isolation, switching, control and monitoring.
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Sep 15, 2019
31: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 13 - Part 5, Chapter 52 - Sections 526, 527, 528 & 529
Time to finish off Chapter 52 with Sections 526 to 529.
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Sep 15, 2019
30: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 12 - Part 5, Chapter 52 - Sections 523, 524&525
Sections 523, 524 and 525 - Introducing cable calculations.
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Sep 15, 2019
29: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 11 - Part 5, Chapter 52 - Sections 521&522
Starting off Chapter 52 here with Sections 521 and 522.
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Sep 15, 2019
28: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 10 - Part 5, Chapter 51 - Common Rules
This video kicks off Part 5 with Chapter 51 - Common Rules.
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Sep 15, 2019
27: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 9 - Part 4, Chapter 46 - Isolation & Switching
This video covers Chapter 46 - Isolation and Switching, which returns to us in the 18th edition.
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Sep 15, 2019
26: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 8 - Part 4, Chapter 44 - Voltage Disturbances
This video covers Chapter 44 - Protection against voltage disturbances.
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Sep 14, 2019
25: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 7 - Part 4, Chapter 43 - Protection against Overcurrent
This video covers Chapter 43 - Protection against overcurrent.
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Sep 14, 2019
24: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 6 - Part 4, Chapter 42 - Protection against Thermal Effects
Carrying the series on with Part Four, Protection for Thermal Effects, Chapter 42.
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Sep 14, 2019
23: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 5 - Part 4, Chapter 41 - Protection against electric shock
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.
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Sep 14, 2019
22: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 4 - Part 3, Assessment of General Characteristics
Carrying the series on with Part Three, Assessment for General Characteristics.
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Sep 14, 2019
21: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 3 - Part 2, Definitions
Carrying the series on with Part Two, Definitions.
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Sep 14, 2019
20: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 2 - Part 1, Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles
Carrying the series on with Part One covering Scope, Object and Fundamental Principles.
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Sep 14, 2019
19: 18th Edition Training Series - Episode 1 - Introduction
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, guidance and assessment preparation will all be coordinated from:
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Sep 13, 2019
18: Should we just stop using Type AC RCDs?
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.
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Mar 21, 2019
17: Manufacturers requirements impacting electrical design
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.
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Mar 5, 2019
16: Met a qualified electrician today that was never trained to work on steel wiring systems
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?
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Feb 12, 2019
15: JIB try to explain the changes in their Gold card moving forward
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.
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Feb 7, 2019
14: 18th Edition Amendment 1 work has been announced
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.
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Feb 1, 2019
13: Landlords will now have to get Periodic Inspections done every 5 years.
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.
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Jan 30, 2019
12: Elex exhibition at Ally Pally today
Just a quick reminder guys about the Elex exhibition at Ally Pally today and tomorrow - also don't forget to check out #tradestalklive
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Jan 29, 2019
11: Facebook 18th Edition Training group reaches 1000 members 👍
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.
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Jan 29, 2019
10: Candidates that are not properly informed for the 18th edition exam - I returned to Wales..
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?
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Jan 28, 2019
09: How do you use LinkedIn?
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.
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Jan 22, 2019
08: Worker takes a mini digger through the front door of a hotel after pay dispute
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.
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Jan 20, 2019
07: Don't undermine your own value
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.
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Jan 18, 2019
06: A day in the life of a knackered electrical trainer
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..
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Jan 16, 2019
05: The 18th Edition EXAM - What are the rules for marking and tabbing the Regulations book?
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 for all training companies delivering this course within their enrolment.
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Jan 16, 2019
04: The 18th Edition - RCD's (Residual Current Devices)
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.
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Jan 16, 2019
03: The 18th Edition - AFDD's (Arc Fault Detection Devices)
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.
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Jan 16, 2019
02: The 18th Edition - SPD's (Surge Protective Devices)
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.
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Jan 15, 2019
01: Introduction and a little background to the SparkyNinja project
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.
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