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THE GRID IS STEALING YOUR ENERGY! - Electrician Life
In this episode of Artisan Electrics Cory shows how you can optimise the largest energy supplier going...THE SUN. Take a look at a fantastic product from MyEnergi that works in harmony with solar panels to optimise solar energy. There's also a very special guest making an appearance soon on the channel can you guess who...
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00:00 Coming up today
00:44 Solar Efficiency
01:57 Artisan Drilling
02:38 Some Exciting News
03:30 Need My Apprentice
04:16 myenergi Fanboy
05:51 Get This Job Done
06:58 RCBO Change
07:29 I HATE TAX!
08:00 Annoying Board Change
09:19 Forty Minute Wait
10:25 No Loyalty
11:58 Biscuits
12:34 Cory’s Tasty Treats
13:42 The Best Parts
14:07 The ‘eddi’
15:25 eddi Install
17:09 Caffeine Crash
18:00 Wiring Up
18:54 Richard The Third
19:50 It’s Not Filming!
20:04 How The eddi Works
20:44 Programming
21:55 Zappi Set Up
23:30 Setting Up The App
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@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

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@tcpnetworks 2 жыл бұрын

Rueben and yourself on eFix would be good. The comedy would be gold. Might actually get a lesson out of it too.

@ExtremeShez 2 жыл бұрын

Cory & Ruben vs Nick & Adam vs DSES. Over a game of.......

@judebrown4103 2 жыл бұрын

Not an electrician, I started watching because I needed my board updating and wanted to see what it involved. I've been with you ever since because I enjoy watching you train your apprentices and inform the viewer, love the banter and the humour too. I'm getting on and only just about keeping up with tech in general. Watching you programme in those devices so they'd talk to each other reminded me of Data from Star Trek, the speed your fingers were tapping! Another enjoyable vid, cheers Cory.

@fin4795 2 жыл бұрын

I have just been reading an article on solar power; and with the huge shift of price hikes, I just have to say that your vlog has tilted the scales so far over, that all I need is a quote,some serious advice and a provider and installer of hi-spec panels.

@levelfift33n 2 жыл бұрын

im not an electrician, i dont really understand all the techy terms lol but i like watching for Cory's banter 😁

@davidtrewern1160 2 жыл бұрын

We have had 2.5kW of solar panels since 2012. We have a well insulated indirect hot water cylinder with high level and low level immersion heaters. Years ago I fitted a "Solar iBoost" unit which diverts anything over 100w that would go to the grid, into the water heating. This is set up to power the upper heater first and then the lower. Normally for several weeks in the summer the gas boiler is never switched on because all the water we need is from the solar panels. Even in the winter months it gives the water a boost. Incidentally, I keep an ongoing spread sheet about the solar production, feed in payments etc, The panels have more than paid for themselves, just in the feed in tariff, let alone what we have saved in direct usage. Thanks for a great channel. I am now a retired electrician but still watch this channel with great interest.

@jam99 2 жыл бұрын

Also had iBoost installed for a number of years. For me, it paid for itself after 3yrs. It all depends on capacity and home use of solar, electricity and water but with current prices, I expect it would pay for itself a lot quicker.

@MrMuckyPaws 2 жыл бұрын

Cory, you’re a genius! I have a similar situation; installing HESS with a full DB and was looking at adding a 2nd smaller daughter DB for the Inverter MCB and energy meter. If I have all the MCBs swapped to RCBOs then I gain an extra 4 ways without the need for extra boards and wiring, Simples (well, apart from the increased cost of RCBOs!). Thank you. Really helpful.

@adamkuklych6672 2 жыл бұрын

The other solar equipment I am a huge fan of is the Victron gear. I run that at my home here in Australia and it has not let me down even once. I did overspec the wiring though, which for the inverter at least will enhance its lifespan. My setup is more of an island setup however and the inverter automatically flicks over to the grid when the batteries run too low. I can charge them via the grid should I wish, or wait until morning for the solar to recharge them. The inverter then automatically transfers back to the batteries once a certain voltage/charge level is reached. Running 4.5kW of panels for just me, here in Australia that is plenty enough to run anything my heart desires, whenever and however I want. Although in the winter, my city of Melbourne can be very solar challenged a bit like the UK.

@cm.5023 2 жыл бұрын

It amazes me how small and inconspicuous the electrical panel is compared to ours in the US. Love your attitude and videos.

@mattyt6722 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see myenergi devices back on the channel. Such a great company.

@alpachino468 2 жыл бұрын

My wallet and I thought they were great too at one point... That is until after I bought an Eddi, I then found out I had pay more for a separate relay board that attaches to the Eddi, plus a Harvi, and then I needed to fork out more for their wireless hub and an extra CT clamp 😭

@phallanxian 2 жыл бұрын

I think the best collab would be Artisan and DSES

@ColinRichardson 2 жыл бұрын

I am unsure Jorden has ever heard a swear word in his life.. That could be quite a shock ⚡

@NEILSTER666 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see how a Spark and a Brickie get on. Jordan and Charlie Collison would be interesting :)

@ExtremeShez 2 жыл бұрын

@@ColinRichardson Jordan would age 20 yrs after an hour with DSES 🤣

@FistralG 2 жыл бұрын

If you want to listen to 26 minutes of constant beeps! 😆

@johnpeplow3985 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that well documented and a bit of humour as to go with it.

@discoequipmenthire 2 жыл бұрын

That Van will be like "trigger's broom" by the time Cory has had it for a few years ...

@stuartjohnston1086 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, I'm looking at a similar install. Very true what you are saying about the feed in tariff. I have a real issue with "selling" at 5.x pence per kWh to then have it resold at 20p+ per kWh. I'd rather export nothing than accept that "deal".

@peterbridges6851 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Cory best one yet. Very informative thus very helpful.

@carlstaurt5773 2 жыл бұрын

Friendly neighbourhood trucker here !!! I wouldn't go round saying you've had your back doors smashed in !!! Lol 😆!!! Another great video!! Keep up the good work!!! Very informative as usual!! Could be in Cambridge tomorrow doing ev charging units, will see if I can drop u off a red Cross parcel!!!!

@JensenPGATourDriven 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Lee to be getting the Transporter . But think I’ll Be with Cory , it’s nice to have van with bit of tough love . Thanks for sharing your knowledge & tips ⚡️👊

@diddybopper2052 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I am also having solar and batteries installed in a few weeks. My consumer unit is also full. I am going to suggest what you have done here by replacing them all with RCBOs; I’ve had power cuts recently (since maxing out the CB) and noticed that one RCD trips when the power comes back on which could be attributable to the earth leakage you mentioned.

@walkerscott77 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a joiner and don't know the first thing about electrics and never would pretend to . To technical for me I guess that's why I'm a joiner . I'm glad I found this channel I really enjoy watching the videos

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining the squad 💪🏼

@Waynesworldofgaming 2 жыл бұрын

Nice install👌🏻 doing this myself shortly

@FigitTheDigit 2 жыл бұрын

The HMRC holding track is a banger, it's the best on hold track I've heard from most companies as well IMO

@markgilder9990 2 жыл бұрын

On mine I set the immersion element state setting higher than the state on the side of the tank to make sure I’m getting as much solar energy diverted to the tank as possible.

@davidcullen2130 2 жыл бұрын

Like always really amazing video really funny. when you added the part where Cory was talking about how he keeps his van in good condition especially when you added the crash cam part after that you should have added when Jordan was sweeping out Cory van as well that would have been funny 🤣🤣 Cory sorry bro. Jordan can you please please sort out the amount of adverts you have in one video is 27 adverts really necessary. I know everyone has to make some sort profit but no one likes adverts. Sorry about the negative comment but specially when you are enjoying another good episode the adverts do spoil it. 😉

@barrymccockinner7502 2 жыл бұрын

A diy sos collab with all the KZfaq sparks would be amazing !

@MrChorataBG Жыл бұрын

Hello from Bulgaria. The substance that gives more energy than the energy drink is caffeine tablets. I like your channel.

@colingill9317 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel. Please can you tell me if I can install panels and grid tie inverter myself, and get a local electrician to inspect, make final connection and sign off the installation, a MGC?? Thanks, keep up the great work.

@tommahoney7940 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video mate,enjoyed the watch.

@YGee3Mx 2 жыл бұрын

Wait did you just take the cable straight into the back entry without using a stuffing gland? I know there’s the seal on top of the Zappi unit but I always find it best to use a 25mm stuffing gland as they do provide a big enough gap to allow the gland to sit in. Other than that top install!

@soundslight7754 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great education. Thanks for sharing

@edglue6138 2 жыл бұрын

I was working in Stevenage. We stayed in Hitchen Nice area.

@wobby1516 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve all you’ve installed, plus a Powerwall. Brilliant. Especially now that energy is 31p per kWh peak. Off peak 7.5 p

@myenergi 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode 💚⚡️

@dotnetdevni 2 жыл бұрын

U raise a valid point can we stop are local energy supplier getting the feed out or is this part of agreement a live in belfast am thinking of getting solar

@LeighWinspear 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Just wondering about the eddi heating element control. how does it know what temperature it is heating the water to? is there a control loop that ive missed or misunderstood? cheers n stuff

@IanFarquharson2 2 жыл бұрын

We’re you just tidying up the tank stat wiring, or does the box get involved with it as a backup for a runaway immersion thermostat? If it’s just a smart switch in the immersion feed it seems to have a lot of guts in it.

@amarkhaliq 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing Nick meeting Reuben and his Dad 😂

@ExtremeShez 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@highpath4776 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend installing one or more wind turbines on roof apexes (and how would you control for overspeed / wind situations ?)

@kieranmccarthy6072 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see Rueben and Delroy Colab

@RichardArblaster 2 жыл бұрын

10:51 that's why Jordan didn't want to give you the Transporter 😆😆😆

@ashleybignell2366 2 жыл бұрын

I’m installing a Zappi to an existing system that has an Eddie & a Harvi installed for the solar pv. I’m fitting the Zappi with a hard wired ct clamp for curtailment purposes. Do I need to remove the existing harvi including ct clamps & start a fresh install with master & slave for all the devices? Any help would be appreciated as Myenergy are a bit slow on the customer services at the moment. Thanks

@j4m3zflem007 2 жыл бұрын

im a simple man. I see I an Artisan video, I click, watched and like. Simples

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 👌🏼

@graememclaughlin720 2 жыл бұрын

Davo and JW will be the greatest collab

@RaithUK 2 жыл бұрын

Good video guys, the only bit that made me cringe was the broken insulation on that first RCBO cables.. the L was just covered in stress breaks lol im assuming you guys being good that you fixed that but you never know.

@RichardArblaster 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 😎

@_willstewart 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to get solar panels installed. Need to save my pennies.

@lonewolfgeoff 2 жыл бұрын

agreed, altho we rent so thats just a dream 🙁

@B_T_B 2 жыл бұрын

Quality video!

@DominikZalewski85 2 жыл бұрын

So funny. You should be doing stand ups !

@jooproos6559 Жыл бұрын

In the Netherlands we only place a RCD on 4 switches,no more.

@FFT_Electrical 2 жыл бұрын

What was that block of sealant, we use a stuffing gland with the lock nut on the outside and body inside for rear entry on a zappi

@bellas_switch_adapted_toys 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like R391

@MrAdam0121 2 жыл бұрын

That noise was unbelievable 🤣🤣

@GunnyRabbit 2 жыл бұрын

I'm loving the myenergi kit! Quality! Are there any conditions out there to allow an independent electrician to install this kit? Or what are the requirements to allow someone to install this kit? Great vid man.. Keep em coming!

@DarrenBoxhall 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best KZfaq channels hahahah. So good

@SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers 2 жыл бұрын

My understanding is that earth leakage into an AC RCBO will mean that it is possible that it will not trip, (not that it nuisance trips, it will not trip at all) and only a moderate amount will stop this safety feature. An A RCBO on the other hand, avoids this earth leakage problem as it is designed to allow it to trip, hence work correctly.

@duzzah 2 жыл бұрын

Type AC rcbos don't protect against DC leakage currents, where as type A does protect against DC and sinusoidal leakage currents. As pretty much all electronics run on DC, type A rcbos are essential/becoming mandatory. Cory mentioned nuisance tripping as it was a standard rcd protecting 5 or 6 circuits, as all the leakage currents of each circuit adds up for that rcd. Converting to rcbos and changing type to A helps prevent nuisance tripping and brings the install inline with new requirements.

@ianandrew7010 Жыл бұрын

I'm sold I need a Eddi & Harvi 👍

@russrockino-rr0864 2 жыл бұрын

HMRC= Her Majesty's Revenue Center? This must be UK's version of the US's IRS? Great Video. Thanks, Russ from across the pond.

@BenGillam 2 жыл бұрын

I’d recognise hmrc hold music anywhere, think it’s designed to put you into such a blind rage before you get through that they can hang up on you when you get in any way grumpy

@showme360 Жыл бұрын

Can the Eddi work with a UPS so no feeding back to the grid.

@philipsmith0752 2 жыл бұрын

great days work Cory

@markgoldthorpe1549 2 жыл бұрын

Hi bud love your videos mate just a quick question why r u paying your own tax when your employee not self employed

@aaronl9379 2 жыл бұрын

You could of took pre workout 😂, great video keep it up always love the content 👍!!.

@Slademoses 2 жыл бұрын

question: is the storage battery which is charged from this system applicable to weee regulations? this stuff is the future

@highpath4776 2 жыл бұрын

At one time (pre subsidies and FIT I think) you could run the solar into the meter and get the meter to run backwards, on a legal contract. the reading would be verified by post meter metering of energy drawn from grid, and energy created / energy supplied.

@JasperJanssen 2 жыл бұрын

That is pretty much just a function of the type of meter. Those analog meters with a rotating disc would indeed run backwards when feeding back. Modern digital meters basically never do that, they have separate counters for in and out, each only ever going up.

@kiphakes 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out to San Trics! Best electrician in Cambridge!

@jcf828 2 жыл бұрын

I think the heating element is what was originally used to heat the water before the customer had a combo installed?

@buixote 2 жыл бұрын

My PV Guru advised me that PV Panels + heat pump water heater were probably a better idea than straight solar-thermal. I'm *guessing* that's to do with the potential maintenance issues with having plumbing on your roof. Are the heat-pump water heaters making inroads in the UK? Dunno who did it first... that MyEnergy Interface looks just like the Tesla App. did, initially (now they've changed it so instead of a circle, there's an actual drawing of a house...

@jim575757 2 жыл бұрын

The PV is going to deliver power to the grid when the heatpump waterheater is at temperature. A solar collector with a boiler will stop generating when the boiler is at temperature. So stop generating money.

@Samlighty 2 жыл бұрын

'driven by the taliban' cracked me up :-D

@isaacrichardson6527 2 жыл бұрын

Substances to keep you up? Better than a energy drink? Wonder if there’s one out there 🤔❄️

@happytimmy7260 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I can you install solar panels on walls on new builds also does artisan electronics do London

@lancemangold699 2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure how this device would connect to power my house in GB. What Voltage would it produce?

@macfan9946 2 жыл бұрын

so can this system replace the full benefit of thermal solar?

@neilbissett1240 2 жыл бұрын

Great insight on ev chargers and solar equipment as ever love the Spider-Man gloves how can you loose your passport oh wait a minute your only twenty odd 🤣🤣👏😎

@lkm5462 2 жыл бұрын

At h the channel by “Will Prowse” very into solar etc. very good vids

@phillipgwynne6580 2 жыл бұрын

Corey, if Nick and Adam are joining you, mind Adam’s right hook, ask poor Nige 🤣

@JC-jv5xw 2 жыл бұрын

Staffy pups can be unpredictable!

@iTeChFrESh 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos! One question: how are you self employed if I take it you work full time for Aritsan, wear company uniform and use the business tools? This would not count as self employed to HMRC? Just wondering if Jordan has a loophole for you? Keep it up guys 👍🏻

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

He is employed but used to be self employed so has to file his taxes from before!

@iTeChFrESh 2 жыл бұрын

Ah ok I had no idea he just started recently and I was intrigued 😂 makes sense now, sorry for being nosey!

@Jay369 2 жыл бұрын

22:07 - 22:11 Didn't think we were allowed to talk like that anymore 🤣🙈

@James-zu1ij 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit confused... Isn't the hot water tank element either on or off. For example, drawing 3 kw or 0 kw. Whereas a lithium-ion battery can take a variable current. How does it take, say, 350 watts on a cloudy day?

@farhaanarif3480 2 жыл бұрын

Try Gfule as a alternative to enagery drinks.

@angryscottishidiot 2 жыл бұрын

I recognised the hold music instantly.

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

🥺

@sgrb11 2 жыл бұрын

Does the Hypervolt charger work with a solar system just as well as the Zappi? Does the Hypervolt work with the Eddi?

@mattyt6722 2 жыл бұрын

No hypervolt doesn’t work with eddi, or battery storage and only solar matches. Zappi has been so good for our family, saved us a fortune.

@leeroberts1192 2 жыл бұрын

Did you see in the news a few days ago, there's going to be a trial where the National Grid will draw power from electric car batteries (kinda reverse charging) during times then the National grid is seeing very high demand or available power generation is low. If it ever became widespread, would it have much affect on how car chargers are installed?

@cmjones01 2 жыл бұрын

This is already happening. The charger installation is basically the same, but the charger has to be different because it needs to be able to discharge the car as well as charge it. At the moment that's only really possible with the Japanese CHAdeMO charger connector as used on the Nissan Leaf, for example, but the European CCS charger connector will be supporting it soon. The only other issue is that the charger needs to be connected to the internet in order to be advised when to charge and discharge the car according to your needs and the grid's needs.

@petermichaelgreen 2 жыл бұрын

Installation is the easy part. The real questions are: 1. what will the financial incentives look like, will they be sufficient to make people want to sacrifice their car's battery life to help the grid? Will they create moral hazards (e.g. charge your car on a fixed-price supply and then discharge it in your house on a time of day supply to make money without really helping the grid) 2. What will happen to the electricity price profile as renewables become an increasing part of the energy mix? Will we still have cheap electricity in the middle of the night or will things flip so the middle of the day when the sun is highest in the sky is the cheapest time?

@FirstDan2000 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're describing a Cadbury's Boost: a substance that gives you energy.

@dannycrooks8462 2 жыл бұрын

Apart from making love to lamp posts with rear door 🤣🤣🤣

@TheOmegaRiddler 2 жыл бұрын

You want some copyright free music, put Scarlett Fire on. You can download it, straight from KZfaq's copyright free music library

@ivanrlynn 2 жыл бұрын

wow that's a lot of circitry to flip a relay

@barrieshepherd7694 2 жыл бұрын

Agree - should be possible to knock a circuit up with a couple of comparators and a relay or two - but you won't get the pretty "Boasting Rights" APP 🤣🤣🤣

@keithduthie 2 жыл бұрын

You still haven't gotten around to doing the Artisan Signwriting job on the van door?

@kitemanmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I guess payback time will run into many years. Mind you, what will electricity cost by then? This chap certainly knows what he is doing.

@phallanxian 2 жыл бұрын

10:35 Cory wants a Mc hat like David Savery

@MTProductionsyt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! 👍

@timberman2911 2 жыл бұрын

eWorld you be able to recommend a company to supply & install Solar panels with battery for my home on Gtr Manchester area? I have already reached out to Oval Renewables…

@ianbird6997 2 жыл бұрын

When your in hitchin next try Chilli B down bucklerbury 👍👍👍👍

@radders261 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe that immersion heaters are still a thing.

@andrewpowell6457 2 жыл бұрын

Love Cory's videos, but Cory were are the stickers for that door

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Watch this space!

@andrewpowell6457 2 жыл бұрын

@@artisanelectrics 😆

@astrocat-vf7hv 2 жыл бұрын

when is the door on the back of corys van going be finished and the logo replaced

@caparn100 2 жыл бұрын

Have you done any calculations to work out the payback time for the cost of fitting and buying the Eddi against the cost of fuel it will save over its lifetime? I doubt you will get full payback for such a device as if the tank is normally heated by gas the saving is the price of gas kWh not electricity and gas is much cheaper than electricity.

@bencampbell2041 2 жыл бұрын

You almost certainly wouldnt get a payback if you are receiving SEG at more than gas costs, or it will be exceptionally long time especially as Eddi costs so much and then add harvi costs as well. Also that top mounted immersion heater probably means that it will overheat without actually heating much of the tank? May missed out on 5% VAT on the Eddi by not getting it installed with solar.

@caparn100 2 жыл бұрын

@@bencampbell2041 Yes, I've got a Solar iBoost connected to my hot tank, I think it's very similar to an Eddi, I've had it for just over 7 years and in that time it has put 8700 kWh of electricity into my hot tank. If you compare this against the price of gas which is now about 3.5 p per kWh it has saved about 8700 × 3.5p = £304 (it has actually saved me less than that because the price of gas has been cheaper). The cost of the iBoost was £150 and the electrician charged £50 to fit it during installation of my solar panels. So it will just about get its cost back but the list price of the Eddi is about £400 plus fitting. So there is a very long payback on an Eddi (about 14 years). But if the price of gas continues to rise and the price does not return to normal levels there might be a chance of getting a small payback.

@bencampbell2041 2 жыл бұрын

@@caparn100 they made much more sense on the older FIT schemes with unmetered export payments

@caparn100 2 жыл бұрын

@@bencampbell2041 I've got a feed in tariff that I get nothing for exporting electricity to the grid so it's a benefit to me to use everything I generate (unlike new tariffs). I've just looked up and Octopus Energy pay 4.1p per kWh exported, this is higher than the price of gas so it would be better to export the electricity and use gas to heat the water. As this customer doesn't already have solar panels, they must be going on one of these new feed-in-tariff rates. It will actually cost them more to use the Eddi than just switch it off and use gas to heat water. Added to that they have to pay for the Eddi plus the installation costs. If there is an export meter then the Eddi is an incredibly stupid thing to fit on in on this job. It will cost them more to run it than having it switched off.