Team Electrical (#e5 Group) Podcast

The three Amigos return for a long awaited extended chat around electrical installations in furniture aka BS 6396.

The chaps are back to debate a recent freedom of information request to OFGEM and what they do, or do not do for the electrical industry.

In this tough one Paul Skryme tells us his story on his Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis.

Following a request from a listener, JW, Paul and SparkyNinja discuss what constitutes temporary or permanent.

JW, Paul and David talk the first ever edition of the wiring rules and how its not changed that much!

The three amigos discuss a recent court case involving an electrician. Also if we need to update the electricity at work regulations

JW leads this delve into a rare installation topic. Thatched buildings and the things we need to consider.

The three amigos are back talking what defines good and best practices in the electrical industry.

In this podcast 83: Earthing Innovation, the Three Amigos are joined by SAE from Canada and Earthing Solutions from the UK to look at ways to eliminate using a earth rod

In this podcast 82: Earthing without Rods, the Three Amigos are joined by SAE from Canada and Earthing Solutions from the UK to look at ways to eliminate using a earth rod

Paul speaks to Colin, former work colleague and construction manager / civil chap /structures guy. They discuss the challenges / perils of going into commercial and industrial contracting, with a bit of advice along the way.

JW and Paul meet the Operations Manager for a Local electrical contractor Gabby O Malley.

Paul Meenan and John Ward are joined by David watts aka SparkyNinja and continue the reflection following epic webinars over two days following the DPC release of BS 7671. In this 3rd part we cover part  of the proposed regulations.

Paul, JW and David chew the fat on some more earthing conundrums and lesser known issue we face.,

Paul Meenan and John Ward are joined by David watts aka SparkyNinja and continue the reflection following epic webinars over two days following the DPC release of BS 7671. In this 3rd part we cover part 7 of the proposed regulations.

Paul, David and JW chat with Louise Tarling who is a Instagram icon and smart home installer.

Paul Meenan and John Ward continue the reflection following a epic webinars over two days following the DPC release of BS 7671. In this 2nd part we cover parts 5-6 of the proposed regulations.

Paul Skyrme is back to start chatting CE marking and directives!

Paul Meenan and John Ward start a reflection following a epic webinars over two days following the DPC release of BS 7671. In this 1st part we cover parts 1-4 of the proposed regulations.

Paul, David and John chat with Karen Boom of Shes Electric

Paul, JW and david continue the debate and wander into more questions on bonding

Paul and JW go right out from the usual norm in this episode and meet a inspirational young electronics engineer called Shrouk El Attar.

JW and Paul are joined by David Watts to continue the debate in earthing!

Paul chat to Sara Martinez Alvarez, electrical engineer on railways

Paul and JW talk principles of Earthing

We chat in this episode with Toni Belcher a apprentice electrician.

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Paul, JW Are joined by Jono and George a COMPEX inspector. It’s awfully complex subject you know!

Sean Passant joins JW and the ninja and Paul Meenan to further the debate and talk risk assessments!

Sean Passant carries on with the chat in this third hour of chat around lightning protection and SPDs

Sean Passant (Technical Manager) with DEHN UK joins us again to continue the knowledge transfer and debate on BS EN 62305 and Lightning Protection for installers

Richard Bowler from PE mag asks the e5 chaps some reader questions, Part 2

Sean Passant, Technical Manager of DEHN UK joins JW, Sparky Ninja and Paul aka Paul to debate BS EN 623054 and how it interfaces with SPDs and electricians in general.

Richard Bowler of Pro Electrician mag took over the podcast to grill the e5 gang. This is part 1 of 2

In this chat we meet Bidhen from Solaris who manufactures and sells lights to the trade and industry.

Tom chats with Paul having debuted on Hit the lights episode 8.

Dan, David and Paul chat ISO 55000 and the client view on management systems and asset management

Its Mike, also known as Residual Current, or RCD as we call him, he puts the world to rights with David and Paul in this one.

JW, SparkyNinja and Paul Meenan celebrate 50 podcast in 8 months and reflect and generally chew the fat for a change

JW, SparkyNinja and Paul Meenan discuss Premature collapse of wiring systems in line with BS 7671 wiring regulations and what this means to those among us. we invited Ian Arbuckle  from LinIan clips to join the debate

JW, PM and SparkyNinja debate EV, R2G and other issues

Dan and Paul chat with Will from the FIA

Robin Earl of DEHN come along on another leg on the journey into the world of Surge requirements.

Chris, David, and Paul chew the fat on industry matters

Dans the Engineer, Sparky Ninja and Paul Meenan discuss the term CPD, what it is, what it means, how we do it and record it. And also the new JIB CPD proposals

Paul Meenan sits Richard Bowler from Professional Electrician and Installer magazine down for an open chat! Available as video on YouTube

Dan Jackson, Paul Meenan and David watts let us in to a debate on what is e5 in todays world

Dan and Paul talk a hard hitting experience with addiction to alcohol

Mike from Residual Current sits and develops some live CPD with the guys with his hints and tips for social media for electricians using Instagram.

JW leads the troops and Kirsty Johnson in the continued questions around SPDs

As the pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19) increases intensity, co-hosts Paul Meenan, David Watts AKA Sparky Ninja and Dan Jackson AKA Dans the Engineer discuss the implications within the electrical and construction industry. Please note that all content within this podcast are opinions only of the podcast hosts and the e5 group encourages individuals to do your own research on officially websites such as Gov.uk the NHS. The e5 group podcast is for electricians and electrical engineers by electricians, for electricians. Look after yourself and each other. #e5family

Hit the Lights, Paul and David welcome Gary Alder into the room. We talk about his experiences and introduce him to the podcast world. Find more of Gary and his guests on Hit the Lights a new podcast from Gary Alder and friends.

Thomas Nagy (@Tomthespark) joins David Watts (@sparkyninja) and Paul Meenan (@Sparky_Jedi)!

Dans the Engineer speaks openly to Paul as they debate how you may go about setting up on your own as an electrical contractor, they discuss the complexities and pitfalls to be aware of.

Dan Jackson (Dans the Engineer), David Watts (Sparky Ninja) and Paul Meenan discuss Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Please not that we are not advising any listeners on actions plans to combat the virus but we are having a discussion. We highly recommend you keep an eye on the official websites such as NHS and Gov.uk.

Co-hosts Dan Jackson AKA Dans the Engineer and e5 group founder Paul Meenan have an open and frank talk about their experiences with depression. Depression is rife in the electrical industry and the construction industry.

PM, JW and Sparky Ninja are joined by Kirsty the technical director from Surge Protection Devices Ltd.

Sparky Ninja is unleashed and we begin the task of unraveling the training sectors. These will be a series of podcasts.

Dave and Paul Meet Residual Current aka Mike Page, Electrician and Instagrammer!

Paul and Ryan go deep in this pertenant episode. Been holding back for some time.

Lee is back to finish what he started....More issues to discuss and debate.. Lee Ward, David Watts (Sparky Ninja), Paul Meenan

PM & JW Conversation Couch Elex Ally Pally 2020.

Lee Ward starts his hosting duties... talking about a whole range of industry subjects.  with David watts and Paul Meenan

JW, Sparky NInja, and PM sit and chew fanboyism and the where and whats of industry bodies.

Hosted by Richard Emry and Louise Taggart. This episode hears them talk about recent research into the safe isolation habits of electricians in the UK and we also hear the tragedy of Louises Brother known as Mickey Tam to his family in 'Michaels Story'.

Paul, Ryan, Dan and Ninja debate the new Electrical Safety Law for checking electrics in housing

A NInja, a Jedi, and an Electrician walk into a podcast.. again we have Luke as co-host.

Luke Wichard Joins as Host with SparkyNinja and SparkyJedi

In this episode, Paul Meenan sits with Tom the Spark to discuss all things Life and YouTube.

Paul and Harry have a short chat to discuss challenges in the industry.

Richard Emery joins Paul Meenan as host to steer the conversation toward the dreaded 'c' word of competence within the industry.

This is the podcast of the YouTube video! Paul interviews Ryan for the Conversation Couch

Adrian, Paul and David talk JIB and the future of electricians

Ryan and Paul go back to discuss their days inspecting and testing installations. Apparently they used to! Part 1 of 2