Electrical Safety Network Podcast: Recent Episodes
Electrical Safety Network
Join the Electrical Safety Network podcasts as they look at all the latest topics in the electrical industry. The podcast will be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments. Hosted every few weeks by two of the finest in the industry.Gary Gundry, a UK leading expert on electrical safety matters with over 30 years of expertise at two electricity boards, NICEIC and the IET, he certainly has a lot of knowledge to showcase and Dave Austin, as a Lead Presenter at the Learning Lounge he has been the face of electrical training videos produced by Navigator Productions for nearly 30 years and has also co-hosted NICEIC live events and tech talks.
Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition is finally here!
In this last podcast of season 1, we take a deep dive into some of the new requirements that have been introduced into this anticipated amendment of the Wiring Regulations.
Gary Gundry and Dave Austin are joined by the Chairman of JPEL/64, John Bradley himself. They discuss some of the main changes introduced, and why we need them. They also cover the necessity for working to the new requirements as, amongst other things, it’ll help meet the needs of the ever-evolving modern world. The three of them then go on to discuss other important subjects that range from Arc Fault Detection Devices to Prosumer’s Electrical Installations in Part 8, and much more in between.
SPDs – what, why, when and where to use them overview
Robin Earl, the Market Development Manager, and Jason Hallam, the Business Manager, of DEHN join Dave Austin & Gary Gundry to discuss topics such as the different types of SPDs, when and where they should be installed and, finally, the difference between the 2/20 and 10/350 impulses. They also cover the 10 m rule and why more SPDs are needed deeper in an installation, and lots more. Enlightening information for designers, specifiers, and installers!
Energy Efficiency - Balancing The Future Electrical Grid
Luke Osborne, Energy and Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor at ECA joins Dave Austin & Gary Gundry to discuss topics such as Energy efficiency, battery storage, EV charging point installations and prosumers (a new subject area in Amd 2 of the Regs). They also cover the predicted number of installs needed each year and the need for training and upskilling requirements to meet the demand. There’s plenty of energy in this one!
The future of consumer units
Darren Staniforth, Head of Technical Engagement at Scolmore International Ltd joins Dave Austin & Gary Gundry to discuss the history of consumer units, the taboo subject of pulling DNO fuses, and what to do when you’re faced with little space and is it OK for a consumer unit to be fitted in a meter cupboard. We certainly box-off this one.
Design software - a valuable tool to improve workflow and manage compliance
Spencer Henry, the UK representative for Modecsoft ElectricalOM software, joins Dave Austin & Gary Gundry to discuss the benefits of using electrical design software. Whether you’re a designer, installer, inspector or in the education sector, there’s plenty for to get your teeth into here. There’s also relevant content for those working with construction, especially those interested in modern methods of construction as the discussion also touches about the ‘golden thread’ of information, which is all relevant following the tragic fire at Grenfell!
SPDs – what, why, when and where to use them overview
Robin Earl, the Market Development Manager, and Jason Hallam, the Business Manager, of DEHN join Dave Austin & Gary Gundry to discuss topics such as the different types of SPDs, when and where they should be installed and, finally, the difference between the 2/20 and 10/350 impulses. They also cover the 10 m rule and why more SPDs are needed deeper in an installation, and lots more. Enlightening information for designers, specifiers, and installers!
TEGG – Forecasting Potential Risk
Andrew Livesey, Managing Director of Lantei Ltd joins Dave Austin & Gary Gundry to discussthe revolutionary TEGG technology, enabling all testing to be carried out with no operational downtime. Regardless of the industry in which you operate, there will come a time when your electrical distribution system requires testing. Is this service a game changer?