I sat through all 21 of a certain sparkys’ youtube videos on the 18th during the Christmas hols. Why? No life? Well actually I was interested in his delivery which seemed to go down well with many commentators. His pitch was clearly geared to the average spark and although I would contest some of his technical explanations, if the purpose was to assist guys with getting their head round the basics of 7671 then I think he has done a reasonably good job. All the videos are free so he is to be applauded for his altruism. Compare that to the cost of learning material from this blessed institution and my own dear accreditation body. Want to know more about SPDs? A snip at £285. What about a one day course on BS9999 at £425? Although that includes a buffet lunch! You could take three days off and be bored to death on one of my own 7671 courses for a mere £475 plus vat. Alternatively, keep your hard earned cash and indulge yourself in Youtube, you can always ask for clarification on this wonderful forum if you get stuck!
I follow a great many sparks on youtube. It's interesting watching the different methods and approaches taken. And with many of them the humour is an integral part, even with the legendary John Ward, whose humour is very dry... it's an essential part of the experience.
A few favourites of mine are (in no particular order). The aforementioned John Ward, David Savery, Artisan Electrics, (Big clive of course although he does more electronics, he is an electrician) and CJR electrical. They provide a fairly wide range of attitudes to 'how we interpret the regs' (or just plain ignore them in some cases with clive, but he's scottish)
I also follow many more european and american and aussie channels to see how stuff is done overseas. Also Kreosan but that's more 'how you don't do things in the former soviet union but somehow we're still alive'
I follow a great many sparks on youtube. It's interesting watching the different methods and approaches taken. And with many of them the humour is an integral part, even with the legendary John Ward, whose humour is very dry... it's an essential part of the experience.
A few favourites of mine are (in no particular order). The aforementioned John Ward, David Savery, Artisan Electrics, (Big clive of course although he does more electronics, he is an electrician) and CJR electrical. They provide a fairly wide range of attitudes to 'how we interpret the regs' (or just plain ignore them in some cases with clive, but he's scottish)
I also follow many more european and american and aussie channels to see how stuff is done overseas. Also Kreosan but that's more 'how you don't do things in the former soviet union but somehow we're still alive'
