A FRANTIC WEEK AS A LONDON ELECTRICIAN | Thomas Nagy
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 7. 06. 2024
- Hey Guys Welcome back to another Monday video, I hope you're all doing well !
Since James went on holiday this week, I had to run around and do a lot of multiple jobs along side fitting a really advanced intercom system. If you did enjoy the video then make sure to drop it a like, drop any suggestions or videos you'd like to see in the comments section below and if you want to see more from me, then make sure to subscribe to be notified when I next upload.
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đ” 0:00 - Intro (NO FUEL)
đŽ 0:31 - EICR in unknown territory (EAST LONDON)
đ” 5:31 - Will I run out of charge in the electric van?
đŽ 7:11 - James is on holiday....
đ” 8:19 - Returning to the Amnesty store
đŽ 9:20 - Fascinating fault find on a call out
đ” 13:25 - Fixing a bathroom LED strip on another call out
đŽ 16:47 - Changing an intercom system
đ” 20:59 - Bosch heated jackets are the BEST!
đŽ 21:37 - Exploring some features of the intercom
đ” 22:22 - The outside intercom panel
đŽ 23:37 - Electric scooters are a MUST HAVE in London
đ” 24:33 - Fixing an electric door lock
đŽ 25:32 - Exploring the advanced intercom system
đ” 27:18 - What is an expensive call out rate ?
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I should make a complaition of when tom says "fukin neow!" đđđ
DO IT
Tom, on the subject of rates, I tell my customers (if they moan), my van doesnât run on air, my children have gone off eating grass and my bank no longer accept pebbles as mortgage payment đ€Ł.
Love getting home from school wand watching these
I'm glad to hear it pal!
Stick in at school son I wish I was a hedge fund manager instead of doing this shite.
I also quit my accountant job to pick up the tools as an industrial electrician, being 10x happier is a understatement!
Itâs funny seeing people in the comments talk about the Kangooâs lack of range⊠fact is though, it was running when the diesel vans werenât. If anything itâs a great advertisement for not putting all your eggs in one basket!
I can never understand why people wouldn't like to "fuel" up their vehicles with a harvesting system that you can put on your roof...
@@rkan2 that would make sense
That's an ok argument until we have an electric switch off as I experienced growing up as a kid. Also bare it in mind Tom charged up while working, that availability is so ready either but pot luck. On another day Tom's van would be useless as well. Stuck on the side of the N Circular, Time is money and all. I want this to work so badly, but we're nowhere near it yet.
@@wm6204 weâre literally very near, and the entire fact you have to state you experienced power cuts as a *kid* really doesnât help your case either. This Kangoo is a last generation, small van full of kit. This generation gets vastly better range, and thatâll only keep improving, in ten years itâs a no brainer, especially if you canât even buy a diesel van in the first place. And finally, again, Iâm literally saying good bushiness practice is to not only rely on one technology to get your job doneâŠ
@@Azeria l totally agree with you, it's the way to go, much cleaner. but these vehicles are nowhere near good enough. Only for the luck of a charging station Tom would have had a long wait on the N Circular. He's stressed out enough without out worrying about breaking down. Unfortantly our government doesn't support this technology anywhere near enough. Instead only taxing us to push these big corporations. The market fails us but slowly pushes out this stuff only to buy again and again. We're supposed to be going away from the throw away society towards a sustainable one. It's not joined up thinking đ Atb.
As soon as the vet practice know that you pet is insured they load the price and that's a fact it happened to me we were seen by the vet and then went to pay the cost was ÂŁ80.00 but when we said we needed a receipt for the insurance the receptionists put the price chart away and brought another charge card out a all of a sudden the bill went up toÂŁ180.00. Even before covid these guys were wearing masks.
Looks like a nice intercom. You can run 12v as long as you want as long as the cables beefy enough to keep the drop down. If it will work on 24v you can double up the conductors for 12v. If your lucky enough to have 2 spares.
Doubling up cables doesn't always work. A lot of 24V equipment works fine on 15V, while 12V devices often die around 10V.
A driver that doesn't work on the UK mains range of 216-253 is not fit for purpose & should be chucked back at the supplier as faulty. Probably designed for 220V nominal .
To be honest it's not uncommon, I was having a moan about led stuff failing to my NIC guy, he said, it was because it's designed for 230v and our voltage is all over the place, so it's to be expected.
I have also had the problem with pv inverters, have had a few that kept shutting down, and it was because it was greater than their rated voltage.
@@acelectricalsecurity I've seen that a few times on inverters where the grid protection settings have been set to non UK standards. Suddenly become a lot more reliable when set correctly :)
Same in Oz, we hit 255V pretty regularly in places that have PV on the roof because they're pushing power uphill on sunny days. Kettle boils nice and quickly though :) V2/R is your friend.
I haven't been able to find a reference but I thought the british standards required products sold in UK to accept voltages up to 253V where designed for use on standard mains supply.
@@_chrisr_ as with everything there's a tolerance, but occasionally it goes out of that, one PV inverter kept tripping out, the guy was monitoring his voltage and occasionally it was touching 260v, dispite the DNO saying they didn't have an issue, then all of a sudden they were on his Street working on the transformer, obviously coincidence đ
These videos are addictive. Ever since watching your first motovlogs every time I overtake something when driving or pull into a parking bay I end up going "fucking niyow" it's your fault tom đ€Ł
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I think Tom needs another Gong sound for whenever he says ' back in a mo ' like he has for ' that reminds me ' .
I passed a high lift as I was coming out of Manchester on Princess road the other day, three cones either side only extended some 10 feet from the lift where they were cutting overhead branches off trees. No warning signs about the obstruction or the chances of being hit by fallen branches.
I can see you got on the Veto pro pac tool bags wagon Tom , welcome to the family mate đ đ đ
Sod the Electrical work the ENTERTAIMENT value is up there with the best cheers Tom.
Excellent video.
I have an older house and it has a single ring for up and downstairs (Just had the board replaced today so I know this is the case) Ended up running the dishwasher on a spur from the extension & put the washing machine in the garage (which is on its own circuit) The old houses just were not designed for the amount of modern appliances.
When you said James was in Majorca, I had a flashback to my holiday in Majorca only 2 weeks ago.
Then you popped a photo of James up on screen and I thought âthat me!!!â So confusing!! I was in Azul Gardens too James, try the Paparazzi pizza from the place next door to the hotel, itâs banging!!
Another great video has always tom đ
Glad you enjoyed it
Great tip re the led driver.
Trouble shooting was always my favorite part of the job...
We use vets for pet's , in Chadwell Heath, never had that kinda bill, though cats are on treatment and insurance plan, which pays for their flea and working,and yearly boosters.
I use the Megger earth leakage clamp meter to help find where the leakage is
@@paul856 yes I can see it can be read that way to, have to be more specific or clear on
Great video Tom ! Keep up the good work đ
Cheers pal!
When do you sleep Tom?
I would have liked to have seen a more in depth video on the that intercom installation. Looks very slick.
For that LED driver where the voltage was too high, you could take an 240v-to-12v transformer and put the secondary in series with the primary with the polarity reversed. Rock solid fix to high mains voltage
I spent the last week working out of the wifeâs i3. I might of had a little bit of smugness. And it definitely has made me think about an electric van.
Nothing worse than an arcing ring.đ Informative video. 2xđ
Good vid đ
Range Anxiety - in Everything!
Absolutely correct on your " Rates" point Tom... ( Vet, scenario)....
In comparison we should be 500 pounds for a local call out..
Nice video mate, crack on.
Cheers.
Another great vlog Tom. Don't blame you for using the electric van in London!!
Just wanted to ask, what phone holder do you use in the Kangoo as I use a case like yours and can't find a decent holder. Thanks.
The massive increase in the uptake of 'pet insurance' has driven the 'vet rates' through the roof... They can basically charge what they want because, with most people, the insurance company will cover them therefore the 'joe public' doesn't feel the impact...
You need to start an electrical insurance business!!! đ
Insurance companies are starting to wise up, they put a limit on the cost of certain operations and the vets adjust their prices down accordingly if the customer refuses to pay the difference.
Hi Tom.
I just have one word to say about you and that scooter.
Hooligan! ;-)
Marbo, part of Electrium, along with Volex, Crabtree and Wylex.
I would say the driver is faulty, ie has a design fault if it does not work in the accepted range of 216-253V.
1:59 Beautiful doggie â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
Themocouple , no isolation on dishwasher circuit, you are at it
At least as a biker you did a shoulder check on the scooter. The main problem with folks on cycles and scooters is them moving out assuming theyâre safe without looking. All down to training.
i love playing fuel tank lottery
Love that screwdriver but he's right the holder does break
That driver lives with my test bag. So handy for the random shit.
not only the holder. but the tabs that release the holder break, mine fell of the first time it hit the floor. i like the concept, but they screwed the quality on this one.
I took the tabs and spring out of mine so itâs just a driver with a lid and can get an extra bit in it.
Great video đ
Appreciate it pal!
I have a set of Wiha VDE Screwdrivers including a torque one đ
How is your regenerative braking set in the Kangoo? Shouldn't need AC in the rain, Maybe you have the heat on?
Love this channel.
cabling like bowstrings, faulty appliance, screw tension
19:52 you'd think the designers of these things would know this, and use something more sensible such as 48V. DC-DC conversion means stepping down is not a big deal - in fact it's probably stepping down from 12V to 5/3.3v internally anyway!
Might have missed it, but any chance of the model number for those entry cams?
Tom how do your staff fill the vans up? Do they pay and you give it back or do you have fuel cards etc?
Did I hear you get a mention on Johnny Vaughan on Radio X? I'm sure I heard Tom the spark.
most pets in London are easily transported to the Vet, most electrical jobs in London are part of the building, so the Spark needs to visit site....
Great video Tom , amazing how much the little jobs bring in to the business bank account , Vets , yep our cat đ± swatted a bee between his paws , the bee flew off , telephone call to the vets , with one paw bigger than the other , quick look , quick jab đ 5 minutes later that 68 quid please Mike , I nearly fell over , licence to print money that job ,we in the car job hate intermittent faults , they very rarely show themselves , but if you ring the customer to say you've found other work, they think your trying to rip them off !!, ok then drive with no brakes see if I care , I've told you and it's written on the job card and if you have an a accident your insurance probably won't pay out , loads of fuel up here in sunny Bolton bud đđ
Tom does that intercom unit take cameras? Don't think you said? đ€Łđ€Ł
Hey Tom, you used half your battery when you did the video intro because you left the van lights on!
6:50 Maybe if you don't know a sparky to move that for you, you could call Jordan over at Artisan, you know, the EV charger guys... đđ€Šââïž Just kidding of course.
Do you not do access control like paxton or rbh access
What service provider do you use?
I worked for a gas company here in western NC and we charged $125 just to show up at your house!!! That was in 2010, can't imagine what they charge now!?!?! Actually, in London, I'm surprised it's not more, that 125 was in a small town here, I think you're being quite generous :-)
Hey thatâs my dog!
Tom and his cute little Kangoo, name a more iconic duo.
Fred and Rose đ€Łđ€Ł
Postman Pat and his black and white cat?
Hammond & Oliver!
Oh to have OCD James âŠ.i feel your pain
So just you and James on the tools now Tom?
I got to catch up on previous 6 videos đ€Šââïž.. well I start from this one and work my way backâŠ. đ
1 Down - 5 to GoâŠ
WD40 isn't oil. get some finish line dry lube or similar.
What make and model was the intercom?
Toyota hybrid are the key,
Scooter, really good idea, its like being a kid again, zooooom, I use it for work officer, honest,
Do I still need beer and peanuts for this episodeâŠ300 pound for vet, was he wearing Armani uniform
yes indeed!
lol you've been poking around in boilers again you naughty boy
What model of scooter have you got Tom? Looking into getting one but too many to pick from !
I believe I have the xiaomi m365
Hello bro you filmed by what camĂ©ra đ·
I went to a friend of a friends house to change an outdoor light, went to turn the power off and the fuse box knocked me for 6. I asked if there was another but there wasnât. There was a sockets on a 16a a lighting on a 6a (including outside) and an alarm on a 6a and thatâs it. It looked not that old either
The proper way to fix a sticking solenoid is remove it, take out the armature then thoroughly clean both the armature and the coil bore with a solvent (use kitchen towel twisted into the coil bore) WD40 will only be a temporary fix. I used to fix outdoor vending machines which contained LOADS of solenoids and yes I'd use WD40 as a quick emergency fix if it was pissing with rain, freezing cold or near going home time but next time I was near that machine or had spare time I'd clean it properly because I'd only be going back there soon anyway once the WD40 wore off. A properly cleaned solenoid doesn't need any lubricant, lubricants help dust etc. stick together and it will stick again. Good if you get paid for callbacks though.
This is why all EV drivers should have a portable genny in the vehicle. That way if it runs flat you can plug in and charge up. As long as it's beefy enough to push 240v @ 30amps it should do a fine enough job getting enough energy into the battery to get you home.
Is the contractor gritish bas by any chance Tom?
Just booked a vet course!!
Thereâs a CZcamsr called The Black Belt Barrister. He mentioned a lead Barrister charge ÂŁ500 per hour.
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Thatâs Canning Town!
It's plaistow, weird boundary round here
@@thattoolguy9432 Denmark street?
@@thattoolguy9432 The opposite side of the A13 is classed as Canning Town too?
Should of gone fully electric Tom. Merc Sprinter vans look good.
The range s shocking though
Good luck on fuel people still going crazy in kent has well
Fuel issues are the same here in London!
How did you start doing intecom ? Have you done somewhere a good course or just experience in time? Whould you recommend any course for intercom acces control?
it's basic just read some installation manuals
I would say ask for work experience with an electrician or security company. Iâm actually studying a course on it at the minute itâs a module I have in college
Well our diesel is $2.759/gallon here in Texas. I could ship you some in a plastic bag! đđ€Šââïžđș
The UK recently changed to E10 Ethanol Petrol (ÂŁ1.36). My dad thought he had to now use E5 premium in his 20 year old Toyota and accidentally paid ÂŁ1.51/L = $8.22/US Gal. đžđ„
@@dazednconfused31337 thatâs because the government state that cars made before 2011 may require the premium E5. The reality is that the major brands switch back in 2000 to cater for it anyway. Ford for example is fine for all made after this period.
Any reason why u haven't got a diesel storage tank onsite...???? đ
Took my dog to an emergency vet on sat morning a few years back, 20 mins later she comes out and said we need to keep him in for observation and hit me with a ÂŁ1500 bill. I genuinely couldnât believe it
Tom....Tom...You need to update the little channel photo that comes up in the circle at the end of your videos....you hair has definitely changed colour since that was taken ;-) Stress of growing your empire?
Pretty sure sector rexels go to brand.
ÂŁ150 is a very good rate for the areas you are covering. If I was working at inner London I wouldn't do anything on less that ÂŁ100/h + costs. If you want to have a decent life you need to charge a decent rate. With the rates some people thing they can only work only I would rather go back in building sites
people think everyone in london is rich - they aren't. come here and try charging the average customer nothing less than ÂŁ100/h + costs, see how far you get
@@cliveramsbotty6077 I charge ÂŁ80+VAT/h to an area named the Mecca of Chaverism. Charging ÂŁ100 in inner London it's not that hard with such a population density.
Not selling the battery van to me very well ... keep a tow rope handy may be advised.
can tow it with his electric scooter ....
What happened to good old diesel? Even Alcohol fuel? If you want even odder fuel propane.. lolol
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My house (a rental) is wired like the East London job; 1 ring supplying a large 3 bed house. Granted, nearly all the sockets in the house are singles. Due to lack of sockets, I have break-out extensions all over the bloody place though. Thankfully; it's not caused a problem but it was picked up when the last EICR was done (as an observation).
On the topic of rates; I saw something the other day (I don't recall where) someone was moaning about ÂŁ60 for the replacement of a damaged light switch in a flat. All the keyboard warriors were banging on about how they could replace it for ÂŁ3 and all that. But by the time you get a proper sparky to come to do the job, bring the part and pay for a call out...ÂŁ60 is pretty reasonable.
What's next week locusts?????
UP THE NAGY
just subbed interesting channel ,Im and electrician myself in the US was wondering about your licensing is it same as here?,We have aprentice ,wireman journeyman ,master, in any case , id like to do work there see how it goes lol.
Thanks for the sub!
London vet prices. You do get paid at least double of anywhere else so expect to pay through the nose.
25:00 So, anyone can open that with a strong magnet from the outside then?
i was thinking the same, after watching many videos from the lockpickinglawyer that always seems to be a weak point
C3 No Sleeving on cpc at pendant
c3 cables not adequately supported at consumer unit ,
0:57 menace to society
Undercover Naggy van
I got one of these for charging cable and bin and delivery drivers run over it .... 1M Dual Channel Modular Rubber Guard Cover Cable Protectors Hose Ramp Outdoor
It's Plar'stow not Playstow haha .. just round the corner from me... i like the look og that wiha screwdriver, built for man sized hands, i don't know if you have noticed but handle heads are getting smaller
Chinese hands are smaller. Never, ever buy gloves from China. I did and ended up binning them. They would fit a 11 year old girl. Hopeless.
You called?
Just keep a diesel generator in the back of the Kangoo, just in case lol.
There is a video on YT where someone put the same amount of petrol/diesel in a car and a generator which they used to charge a Tesla Model S. The Model S went further on charge (basically because of regen).
Love the scooter. âF#%kÂŁN neowwwâ
4:12 reminds me of the sword from blade... anyone else ?
And the best thing about vets.. sometimes they just say "I'm not really sure" and you still get handed that fat invoice. What other profession gets to do that?
And here is a cone around it's head for ÂŁ50, that you already have 5 off.
You could just screw in one of the spare heads, like Kryten in Red Dwarf. đââïžđ€đ