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THIS COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE - Electrician Life

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THIS COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE - Electrician Life
Join Jordan for a day back on the tools! He discovers some shocking finds near the existing consumer unit and installs a Hypervolt electric vehicle charging point as well as Lee doing some other electrical bits and pieces.
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00:00 What’s coming up in today’s episode
00:23 The boss is back on the tools
01:00 Cold weather? No problem!
01:32 The job at hand
02:44 Ridiculously placed consumer units
05:01 Horrible henley block
06:01 Old boy sparks vs modern day electricians
08:34 Deciding on placement for the EV charge point
09:36 Plasticiser migration problems
10:40 Has Jordan still got it?
12:25 Tool of the day
13:15 Top tip for pulling in cables
14:33 T-rex tape to save the tails
15:15 Status update
16:07 More angle drilling
18:09 Jordan is loving being back on the tools
19:08 How to fix brick holes like a pro
20:30 Absolutely shocking henley block!
21:11 Bare copper!
22:22 Lee fixes some switches
23:28 Dutch speakers translate now
24:01 Powering down to dress in the tails
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26:58 Lee replaces a fan in the loft
28:34 Testing out the new Megger tester
32:00 Jordan’s thoughts on the day
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@ozanbakici644 2 жыл бұрын

Jordan, seriously fair play to you mate. I’m a sparks and also have my own business. To be very honest, I’m extremely fed up of the trade and day by day this feeling is getting worse. For you to not only be doing the work and enjoying it, your also spending even more time filming and editing it. Wish you all the best with your business and KZfaq career.

@acelectricalsecurity 2 жыл бұрын

Must admit found lees expression funny, when Jordan was going on about clothing, looked like he was thinking just get on with it 🤣

@aidie26 2 жыл бұрын

I found it funny and thought he was thinking " I had to buy it myself"

@barryturner1146 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff boys

@acelectricalsecurity 2 жыл бұрын

@@aidie26 😂😂 or maybe where's my north face top 😂😂

@kenlequack3202 2 жыл бұрын

Oh come on mate don't goof the poorie

@derekhealey4743 Жыл бұрын

76 year old electrician, part time these days but still love working on the tools and the satisfaction I get from doing a good job, love your videos and the quality of work you guys do.👏👏👏.

@weekendmasterelectrician5900 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to sleeve the cable through the wall if you are having a chemical reaction with the insulation.

@stevejudd7777 2 жыл бұрын

Whilst I never saw any plastersizer issues I did see issues with washing up liquid! In the 80s I was looking after multiple estates in south east London constructed from preformed concrete. In one particular estate we started to see ring mains going down regularly. We found when pulling the cables out the insulation on the single core was completely liquified. it was found that when the cables were installed they did not put conduit in the walls. They simply hale preformed "conduits" in the concrete. to get the cables pulled through they used to use washing up liquid! 20 or so years later this broke the cables down causing issues. Residents used to complain of goo oozing out of sockets or in some cases "fizzing" in the walls. The resolution was to rewire using preformed skirting trunking.

@ForTheBirbs 2 жыл бұрын

Is nice to see you on the tools Jordan. I worked at an Australian Govt building construction fire research lab. The fire separation integrity is something that so many trades don't give a toss about, from domestic to commercial. That cutting of the ceiling is shocking. I also question the polystyrene beads. If fire got into the cavity they'd probably go wooshka.

@stikndip 2 жыл бұрын

In WA the fire integrity of the domestic switchboard was the main item picked up by the Western Power inspectorate. They're recently relented as there has never been a domestic switchboard fire that has spread into the property!

@thesteelrodent1796 11 ай бұрын

in most of Europe it became illegal to use PS as insulation in the late 1980s or early 90s (depends on country), because of the fire hazard. And while it's been replaced by proper insulation in most places, since the PS foam is terrible insulation as well, in the UK old installations will remain until it becomes necessary to pull it out. Many houses built before between WW2 and the 1973 oil crisis merely had a cavity between the inner and outer walls, to act as the only form of insulation - and this goes for all of Europe - so some chose to blow the cavities full of PS beads to provide some kind of insulation. In Denmark they instead used proper insulation mats chopped up into tiny pieces, which is a lot safer and more efficient, but don't know if it was done in any other places.

@alextripp1230 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan, although not an electrician by trade, I do watch and enjoy every video. Great team of installers, keep us all smiling, witty, cheeky but turning out consistent quality work..perfect.! Cheers, Alex.

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex

@johnny71c 2 ай бұрын

I dont know how I missed this one Jordan but I had to laugh when the bead insulation started to pour out of the cavity. I had the same happen when fitting a cooker back box and the breeze block crumbled. I had to shove a card board box up against the wall until I could get a back box in and foam it up. It looked like it had snowed in the kitchen.

@tomprevoo9580 2 жыл бұрын

23:29 Funny to hear that! Sjongejongejonge is a Dutch expression when you're very amazed/frustrated by something or struggling with something. Your impression was quite good :-). I hope you understand! Cheers from the Netherlands

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome I knew we had some Dutch subscribers

@JCCamp 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you do! How bout that Andersen you promised you’d come and install 😇😂

@jerp1138 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect pronouncing of a good old Dutch expression of disbelief and horror. Love it

@drwrench1968 9 ай бұрын

I love watching your channel Jordan!, I am a QS but have been an Electrician for over 30 years, mostly on commercial. I love when you find "shocking" or "mad" wiring, as I mainly think that you have seen nothing (not a criticism, you have probably just been lucky) compared to some of the commercial or industrial installations I have come across over the years, its difficult not to become desensitised to some of it. Keep up the 5 star life!!

@gravydavie 2 жыл бұрын

I once came across twin and earth deterioration when installing a new bathroom. Behind the walls were sheets of polystyrene insulation and the old cables had been sitting against it for years. It wasn’t all the way through to the conductors but the outer sheath looked like it had melted at parts

@fanlightfranny 5 ай бұрын

Fascinating. I served my time in the 60s 14th edition. It was during the changeover from the likes of 7029 to 2.5mm squared and ft lbs became Newtons per metre squared etc. While the craft side of the job is still broadly the same, the inspection and testing has moved on considerably, as have the regs. I left the trade in 1971, eventually becoming a rocking horse maker for 30 years.

@lucasoorschot780 Жыл бұрын

The dutch expression "sjongejonge" means pretty much "boy o boy". You said it exactly right, making it clear to anybody that's an expression of being surprised in a bad way by some dodgy stuff you just found. :)

@karllangeveld6449 2 жыл бұрын

Tsjonge jonge indeed. Always surprised to see where you find the consumer unit. Being Dutch, we always find it in the same place, right above the meter, within 3 meters from the front door.

@jeffbrooker5183 2 жыл бұрын

Great seeing you back on the job sites, but miss you and Corey working together and the fun you both have while doing excellent informative work.

@ronanotoole1973 2 жыл бұрын

+1 👍

@aficio698 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see your attention to the details, not only looks good it give the customer confidence. 🤓👍

@203MPH 2 жыл бұрын

The expression "Tjonge jonge jonge....." is an understatement for the loose connection block. Inside the board is a "tjonge jonge jonge" situation, it's more used if you wonder why some did something in a certain way. Greetings from the Netherlands.

@jeroenlodder5838 2 жыл бұрын

Picobello BV

@lickopotamusslurperton1944 2 жыл бұрын

As a plumber, I very rarely get away with the angle drilling stuff. And on gas, it is forbidden. You sparks are so lucky :P

@sparkyUK 2 жыл бұрын

There is attention to detail, and then there is Artisan Electrics! Love your approach to each job being grade A effort.

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@RetiredandLivingthedream 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Thai worker cut a hole in cement board to fit a outside socket for a friend on a outside wall it was a cement board and the internal wall plaster board filled with polystyrene beads for insulation . When I arrived at the job all the beeds were out of the wall in that location. I bagged as many as we could recover. He did not attempt to stop the flow. The Thai worker got the job to fill the cavity from the roof space very hot and sweaty. The joys of Electrical work in Thailand. Love the vids. A fountain of Knowledge.

@makg4655 2 жыл бұрын

The cavity is full of insulation good luck not getting any touching cables. If that concerned why not drill larger hole and put some copex, trunken, conduit or whatever in to prevent any issues .. you made issue about it then don’t negate it .

@Blackf1ngers 2 жыл бұрын

That's why he wrapped the tails in gaffer tape. You only need to prevent contact, not mechanical protection as such.

@brucechartwell 2 жыл бұрын

Dave Bruce , hi, when going through the cavity, can you drill slightly larger so you can put a length of plastic conduit all the way through to protect cables from insulation pellets?

@robertarmbruster9047 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, I really enjoyed this video. I’d like to say that I’m enjoying watching lee’s videos I really think you have a great team. Keep up the great entertainment and merry Christmas. Kind regards Robert in Australia

@Matt_Sl 2 жыл бұрын

Well, "sjonge jonge jonge" (translates to something like "oh dear oh dear") is surely appropriate here! Good thing for the customer Artisan is there now to do their trademark quality job!

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks

@rayc1503 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, oh my, oh my 🤤

@ianbird6997 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work guys as always, Jordan dusting off the tools 👍

@philipsmith0752 2 жыл бұрын

great work on the tools , with Jordan and Lee and no verbal direr

@rantsbantsandreviewsuk 2 жыл бұрын

A moment to appreciate the cinematography on these videos…..honestly worth the investment in the cameraman!

@chrisstephenson8615 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always and good quality work. If a job is worth doing correctly it's worth taking the time on it.👍 My dad is a spark and from being 12/13 years old i was helping him on sites during school holidays. It has been reminding me of some of the things that he taught me from watching the videos.

@Waynesworldofgaming 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back Jordan 👌🏻

@peterwickett9088 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one I’ve been watching for the last 5 years and congratulations on the 100 k Always good to have the boss giving a little help on site 👍😂😂😂

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@burtec 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your videos Jordan! Great inspiration. Look forward to having you guys come here and help us put up some car chargers in Sweden!

@ANFIELDSCOUSE31 2 жыл бұрын

When Jordan was looking through the window it reminded me of Harry from home alone when he is peering in looking at Kevin Mcallister 😂

@ianlove3 2 жыл бұрын

Please wish all the staff a Merry Christmas for me. Love your vlogs.

@Chris_In_Texas 2 жыл бұрын

15:23 That's funny, here in the USA we typically use 6AWG (16mm2) or 4AWG (25mm2) for the Tesla chargers depending on the distance. As small at the Tesla base is to work in is fun with rear entry and even 6AWG wire it become almost impossible with 4AWG and while being stranded, its very stiff still. I would love to be able to use 12AWG (4mm2) or 10AWG (6mm2) cable. However with 11.5KW (48A) we have to use much larger wire. Keep up the good work sir.

@darrenmccourt439 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back out on the tools Jordan.👍👍👍👍

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks it feels good!

@stevelambert6689 2 жыл бұрын

The way you handled that drill bit I see the rumour is true, that your starting your own Fracking Company. 😀😁😂 Regarding the leaching, definitely sleeve across cavities. What to do with the beads afterwards. Collect them all up go into the loft and drop them into the cavity or drill another hole and put the Hoover on blow 😁 The effect looks a bit like black spot on a sycamore leaf. I wonder if JW has looked into it. 🤔

@jk1362 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just had Insulate Britain on the phone Jordan and they are not happy 😂

@krtelectricalservices 2 жыл бұрын

Great job tidying that dogs dinner up in the cabinet Jordan! It's always difficult when you have to tidy things up temporary when you know you'll be back later to rip it all out again. But, regs are regs.

@danielelise7348 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see the Boss Man on the tools again,I bet you were lovin it Jordan,it's been a while,I think we need a Jordan & Cory video for old time sake hey?sounds like a plan my good Man!😉😁

@stevecraft00 2 жыл бұрын

I love those dummy dimmers, i had one in my old house and it used to confuse the hell out of people.

@andrewpowell6457 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Jordan & Staff

@Rockhopper1 2 жыл бұрын

the insulating beads jam a long nozzle with expanding foam in there early into the job quick squirt then wait a bit, once it dries drill through that should stop the beads coming down.

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tip!

@Yrouel86 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not an electrician but it happened few times to find some old device still in the box with the original polystyrene packaging and the cable was "melted" into the polystyrene. This is why is best to bag the item before putting it in contact with the packaging and coincidentally this is actually how you find most new devices

@geraldelwood9660 2 жыл бұрын

Re problem of wall cavities. I like to slide some 20mm PVC conduit through to guide stubborn cables through the cavity as well as protecting them from polystyrene and rodents (maybe). Only problem is a 20mm drill only seems to make a 19mm hole. So I take off-cuts and pass them over my table saw at home, just to put a single 3mm slot in the pipe. This closes up and reduces diam.of pipe when you push it through the wall. Will take 6mm SWA.

@jooproos6559 Жыл бұрын

Am i glad i live in the Netherlands!Were we have one cupboard for everything.Gasmeter,watermeter and electrics,etc..😁😁 But we are special because we also switch the blue wires..Not just the brown.

@tangoengineering 2 жыл бұрын

Always use adaptorflex through the cavity

@hudsongary1 2 жыл бұрын

love your enthusiasm for your trade. I'm a 63yr old Plasterer that gets very disappointed with the standard and lack of pride in the youngsters in the trade now. Really enjoy your vids . thanks. ps watched your Electric van vid and would definitely NOT be getting an Electric powered van. lol

@carlosheldrake4895 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and your work is outstanding and always so professional. Have a great Christmas guys! 🎄

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@electrician247 2 жыл бұрын

Cant beat getting out on the tools. Nice to see you and Lee working hard at the coal face. Powerful

@pwaelectricalltd29 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t agree with you more Jordan. There is something really satisfying about working on the tools and seeing what you’ve actually done at the end of the day. Fault finding and fixing issues is without doubt the most satisfying, and you always have a happy customer as they can now use there upstairs lights, or take a hot shower etc. It’s instant feedback.

@heisenburg8608 2 жыл бұрын

I like fault finding but polishing turds gets boring fast.

@itchy_gooch7933 8 ай бұрын

Cable tongue is an absolute god send. I love mine 👍

@effervescence5664 2 жыл бұрын

Ah polystyrene cavity insulation joy o joy. Normally sleeve it through the wall, beads have a habit of eventually coming back out if you don't sleeve and seal. Don't tend to like using tape as depending on the tape it can also cause issues over time with insulation. That said worst one I came across was 16mm tails on an 80 Amp incomer with bead insulation in the wall un-sleeved - after 5 years the DNO fuse had popped due to the installation being at almost constant maximum demand the heat combined with the polystyrene had caused the insulation on the tails to for want of a better word melt and then directly short out. Only seen it that bad once, never since but this is going back 15 years now see the odd one but no where near as bad, just dimpled and the balls stuck to it.

@alexandernevalainen 2 жыл бұрын

never seen plastersizer used as wall insulation before as it is very flammable. in old houses here we can find sawdust used as insulation, usually there is glasfiber wool and rockwool in later installations.

@n3ilvincent870 7 ай бұрын

Lee looks ecstatic to be there

@davidclarke2513 8 ай бұрын

My distribution board connecting over 50 years as an Industrial electrician was quality,if you want a sample of my work go to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital where I connected a few

@jeffreyconway3389 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Nice to see Jordan back in front of the camera.

@BillyG175 2 жыл бұрын

It’s great to see guys that take pride in their jobs. I really enjoy the videos as I have learnt a lot from them, thank you so much. BillyG

@johnfenlon458 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... Two panels that was crazy! The cabinet should take off because can't see inside cabinet's wall. Oh well.. Also Very funny Jordon's face smile on window Look like a Snowman. Make me laughed.. Great team work! Thumbs up! Cheers!

@alexZWL 2 жыл бұрын

Me coming from a 35 amp main fuse in the Netherlands. Funny to see the difference between countries. My greatest culture shock is the placing of the meter outside and the main fuse box just placed wherever there's space. How different with the "metercloset" in the Netherlands

@jaycee1980 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the age of the property. Many new builds have a meter cupboard outside to house the meter and incoming fuse... older properties have it inside the house, usually in a cupboard under the stairs or the likes :)

2 жыл бұрын

Our meters in the US have always been on the outside. Since we have changed over to smart meters all reading is done remotely from the main offices. Also, most homes have a 200 amp main breaker.

@danielharvey8498 2 жыл бұрын

You guys need 200amps as almost everything you use is double the current of the uk. Ohms law doesn’t lie 😜

@JC-jv5xw 2 жыл бұрын

@ At least your panels are built to a conservative industrial standard and will probably be good for 50 years. Here it is a race to the bottom. Before the recent requirement for metal enclosures, some consumer units were little better than tupperware sandwich boxes. And equally flammable. And you can get MCBs for the budget ranges for around £2

@nickycoles8415 2 жыл бұрын

I retired 3 years ago and all my old boards were pretty smart, i fitted a flue for a hob exracter at 4 " and those bloody beads filled the garden, no hole saws in those days so hammer and chisel.

@alantorrance6153 2 жыл бұрын

Polystyrene beads:- What about drilling a much larger diameter hole and feeding a large diameter insulated fibrous shroud and feed that through, then inside that, insert and feed through the power cables you wish to use?

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that could work

@kevanswift7797 2 жыл бұрын

I have had problems with the insulation beads coming out of drilled holes. If I find the cavity is filled with these I inject foam just above the hole to hold the beads in place drill another hole inject there drill though this foam no problems.

@raymondgarafano8604 2 жыл бұрын

I am quite impressed! I do see what appears to be service entrance equipment (U.S. term) coming into a cupboard at times with no metal enclosure.

@Marcel_Germann 2 жыл бұрын

In Germany we avoid the plasticizer migration by using a piece of this white rigid conduit so the cable is not in direct contact with the polysterene. They are also made of PVC, but since they're rigid, they contain no plasticizer and so cause no trouble. About that dutch expression, I would say roughly something like "oh Boy!"

@Ragnar8504 2 жыл бұрын

Does this actually affect the PVC? I've seen it happen a few times and as far as I could tell it was only melting the polystyrene, the PVC was fine. Plasticiser leeching out of PVC is a normal process but usually doesn't hurt cables much, they just become a bit harder to strip if you're doing any alterations later on. I've worked with PVC cables as old as the late 1950s and they were all perfectly fine, unlike the older VIR.

@matthewtucker1178 2 жыл бұрын

Jordan’s Dutch Saying is … I need some Pringles ! 😂😃🎄👍🏻

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Haha

@gjkelectrical4740 2 жыл бұрын

So I started my business what I was 22 a couple of years ago now, and went from evening and weekends to full time in February this year and have loved it since. It’s been class so far and in all honesty seeing how you’ve grown as a business over time has got me really excited for the future, and hoping that it continues to g the way it currently is! Always a pleasure to watch the videos you guys out out, I guess even when you’re qualified with a few additional courses I still finding myself learning new things on here! Have a great new year gents 🍻

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and congrats on your business too!

@snazy7777 Жыл бұрын

13:26 What a heart warming moment.

@EerdeBruining 2 жыл бұрын

Sjonge jonge jonge. Wat een zootje. Lekkere video Jordan!

@SultansKitchen1 2 жыл бұрын

Great install Jordan, nice to see you back on the tools.😉 I love your new work-ware, looks smart.👍🏼Great regular content as per usual. I love how all the team take great pride in their work.😊

@sparkybaz 2 жыл бұрын

Great install 👌👌👏👏👏

@luisvilleza2687 7 ай бұрын

Nice work done ❤

@davidirvine6035 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Unilite code Jordan, bought a few lights the other day and the 25% comes in handy. Especially for a some company like myself

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@ianwood4910 Жыл бұрын

Yes observer's the migration ,the insulation on the ring cables was bubbly and the polystyrene balls embedded into it as well.

@familyman10241 2 жыл бұрын

nice to see you back on the tools jordan

@steveb1856 2 жыл бұрын

Believe the plasticiser migrates from the polystyrene to the pvc, the polystyrene breaks down and leaves a sticky residue on the outside of the pvc insulation but it doesn’t degrade it.

@barryhargreaves3311 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to see the snooker table . Like you said

@barrybouman 2 жыл бұрын

I am dutch and watching all your video's. And sometimes i think sjongejonge what a places to putt the fusebox. I am a sparky and really glad that its better sorted over here.

@tommeunier5014 Жыл бұрын

Tjonge jonge jonge , yes i know what it means 😂. Its like" MAN WTF what a mess" !

@ciaranmcgeown263 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jordan. When doing the R1+R2 with the link lead, you need to null the resistance of the link lead. Not that it made much of a difference in this instance lol.

@TeezerDriz 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ciaran, could you explain what "null the resustance of link lead" is and benefits of doing so/what does it prevent? For non electricians like me to understand more👍

@ciaranmcgeown263 2 жыл бұрын

@@TeezerDriz In this video they are using a R1+R2 link lead for handiness. When carrying out continuity tests, you need to null the resistance of the “links leads” before doing the test. You need to do this or else you will also be measuring the resistance of the wire you’re using for the link lead.

@copsan 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked the Megger MFT1741 plus, in the process on starting out on my own and need a multifunction tester can you suggest one to go with - I have seen you use several different ones recently - can you do a comparison video of options?

@bilko1972 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting info about the dimmer module. I have 2gang 2 way dimmer switches and interested in changing the module. Do you have a product code or link to the product?

@jonathondavidmcqueen 8 ай бұрын

Put a piece of pvc pipe through the wall and then put the cabels through the wall so the cabel don't touching the wall cavity insulation

@davidrayner4699 Ай бұрын

Hello, why didn't you use a bit of 32mm conduit through the wall skins to prevent the contact with the cables? Regards David Rayner

@simonruddy8265 2 жыл бұрын

Ya having a laugh!!! There was no main bus bar protection on the old fuse box, although nice looking the tidiness of the box isn't highly regulated but the safety is.

@alanrose4827 3 ай бұрын

Why not have the charger for the car nearer the car, to the left of the company fuse, else too close to crosswise wall? Fire-resisting foam will sort out the insulation problem. You are so right I hate lounge-lizard tasks, doing it is better. However you cannot get the staff and to train them slows work. Those you can get want mpre than poorer folk can afford.

@johnridout8766 2 жыл бұрын

As a matter of interest, when you do an EV charger install, what paper work, test results etc, do you leave with the customer. I have just had a Wallbox installed by Octopus Energy via a their contractor and a sub contractor and got nothing which surprised me. Went for 10mm SWA as it was 30m of cable across a lawn. Probably overkill but future proofing. It is a pity that I am to far from Cambridge to have asked you about doing it.

@glennmcgurrin8397 Жыл бұрын

Why not install the new board with 3 circuits initially, the ev charger and two feeders to the old panels, then take out those feeder circuits when you move everything out of the old panels.

@Darkonon 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Jordan back on the working videos rather than in the office :)

@alreadynuked 2 жыл бұрын

Not keen on mounting a cu and henley block on the kitchen cabinet, just causes issues if changing the kitchen

@JLafranca 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jordan! I'm Dutch and your 'Sjongejongejonge' is absolutely brilliant... as if a Dutch person is speaking, perfect accent. So funny. Love your videos, even though I'm not a sparky, they are so fun to watch. Keep up the good work and cheers to your team!

@artisanelectrics 2 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome thanks

@markrobinson8539 Жыл бұрын

It looks like you have the live and the neutral both going through the red CT on the charging station at time 30:49. Shouldn't you have just one wire going through the CT ?

@Chris_In_Texas 2 жыл бұрын

All on a 60 amp fuse... wow what a mess. I do like how metal CU, metal boxes, all metal but then install these in particle board / wooden cabinets that are plastic coated! So if there is some sort of event you wouldn't know right away because its enclosed. 💥🤦‍♂🤷‍♂ I assume they put a bunch of flammable stuff in the cabinet as well.

@tobysherring1369 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you stop though with non-flammable materials? The CU's not meant to be fireproof but to contain any fire for longer than plastic.

@Chris_In_Texas 2 жыл бұрын

@@tobysherring1369 I completely agree with you. Its just funny that they were steel, wood, plastic and then back to steel. Here in the US, a good percentage are located in the wall cavities and are flush mount. That is the norm, unless mounted in a basement and then put surface mount on concrete basement wall for example. There are a few cities like Chicago that require all residential wiring be located in steel conduit throughout the entire house. Luckily here in Texas its just in the walls with NM-B (twin and earth basically).

@stephenmontague4089 2 жыл бұрын

I was working in a loft once that had polystyrene ball insulation. The cable insulation had become sticking to touch. I told the homeowner and got the usual reply when I give bad news 'no one else has said that'.

@djb774 2 жыл бұрын

I’m never convinced that allowing a person outside your house to isolate your electrical supply is a good thing? I think I’d like a steel door and padlock on mine… but I’m from Manchester!

@barrieshepherd7694 2 жыл бұрын

Go over to some parts of Australia - the whole consumer unit is often outside in an open porch secured by - nothing! Water valves similarly often in the open. Guess they are more honest over there - despite the convict past!

@stephenhunter70 2 жыл бұрын

@@barrieshepherd7694 When there well located, sometimes it's around the far corner of the house accessible via a narrow garden between the house and a fence. And yet the reg's only require the meter and the main service fuse to be outside!

@richh013 2 жыл бұрын

What size drillbit was used to bring those 25mmx2 and 16mm earth through?

@rajvanegmond 2 жыл бұрын

Sjonge jonge jonge jonge! the insulation balls were fun to see... Your Dutch pronunciation was spot on 👌😎😊

@johankorten2797 2 жыл бұрын

Sjonge jonge :) That is a great Dutch expression indeed ;) B.t.w. so interesting to see the different ways electrics are done in neighboring countries. In NL we always feed wires through (mainly rigid) PVC conduit. I also do not often see cables running outside of buildings apart from incidental sunscreen power supplies. Often the conduits are first milled / plastered in then the wires are pulled through it.

@JasperJanssen Жыл бұрын

I’ve been seeing a lot of flexi-conduit for sale with singles already installed - that’s a lot closer to running cables than the old ways. I assume it’s easier, especially in modern stick built inner walls. We do have actual cables (ymvk/xmvk) but I don’t think they’re allowed to be inside walls…

@the_real_hislordship 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Was waiting for it 😅

@Silky_boi Жыл бұрын

Excellent work Artisan team. I’m from the U.S. and I find it so bizarre that you don’t use conduit for exterior ran wires. I know the cables rated for outdoor but why isn’t conduit used? IMO it would look waaaay nicer especially when painted as opposed to a wire with clips.

@JackDaLadd 2 жыл бұрын

In regards to putting the new hager board in, perhaps it's worth it in the long run to keep a mini 4 port hager in the vans for temp installs and just change the fuses / trips for each job to save on wasting a new board everytime you need a temp fix, and then you can save new boards for fresh installs, we know Cory's got spare room in his pringles pot for a 4 port so storage won't be an issue, ps id love to go for a drink with you guys one day would be funny as hell

@JackDaLadd 2 жыл бұрын

Just thinking of cost effectiveness considering it could run up £30 loss each time you waste a new board that could be used in customers house

@leonschuller4404 2 жыл бұрын

no problem in the Netherlands with the insulation. we do not use this type of insulation material for cavity walls. sjongejongejonge, I am always amazed at how much difference there is in electrical installations in different countries. in the netherlands it is out of the woods that individual conductors are installed without protection. keep up the good work guys.