18th Edition Consumer Unit Upgrade & Relocation - Life of an Electrician

[@CurdinGees74]

oh.. a vacume-cleaner up in that loft would have been nice before creating a new hole in the ceiling to avoid bad dust from getting into the new consumer unit.

[@ashmanelectricalservices4318]

Super neat job, my only niggle is the height of the new consumer unit... I recently replaced and relocated a consumer unit, all the original final circuits had to be extended, a large adaptable box and MF connectors was the way to go for me.

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks! Yeah could have moved it down low I guess but would have been a lot more work extending cables and I hate the look of the big adaptable box for the MF connectors and trunking run down the wall.

[@JBE]

You're in the club now Jordan (foot through the ceiling gang) it should be a hashtag. Very tidy as usual. 👍

[@artisanelectrics]

😂 Thanks I feel so honoured!

[@DaddyBear3000]

I’m 6’3 and 16 stone. I take a bit of 18mm ply up the in attic with me or I’d have been through too many times to count.

[@rowles13]

That fuse box wiring is a piece of art.take a bow jordan👌

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks!

[@markandsuriyonphanasonkath8768]

Damn FINE! Ordered one of these magnificent label makers, best part is the tapes are the same as the older machines I have. Really admire your work, and you are SO relaxed, that helps! Hi again from Phuket - Thailand :-)

[@alexacb63]

Multiple circuits in one conduit is no different really to an industrial install with a big trunking system. Labelling (and using the appropriate holes for the neutrals and CPCs) is the key, that and eg for ring finals doing the ring tests from a socket that makes it obvious which leg each wire is from as they eg come from opposite sides ;)

[@TheChipmunk2008]

Agreed, i think the rule is a silly limitation.

[@ccrino9525]

Well done. That board is a tidy. Excellent. Keep up the good work.

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks a lot! 😁

[@TheChipmunk2008]

I guess the 'no different circuits in one conduit' rule depends on how you define a conduit. If it implies one round tube, then I can see that the rule might make sense (although if you have multiple circuits headed the same way, 32mm is handy). If it applies also to metal trunking, I can't see how it would work beyond the average sized house.

[@vernonjones2115]

Nice tidy work Jordon just one point I would have brushed the ceiling in the loft before you started pulling cable down into the fb

[@NBundyElectrical]

Nice neat job Jordan 👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks Nick!

[@GiffordsElectrical]

Great video Jordan. A little bit of everything in that video. Looking forward to seeing the tool videos you’ve got coming.

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks! 😁

[@03bestrob]

Well done Jordan, that board looks sweet 👌

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks!

[@DaddyBear3000]

Nice job and good work for using the fire foam. I’ve seen a few people not doing it because the board technically meets IP rating when it’s flush mounted.

[@keithjohnstone9889]

Tidy loft work Jordan. Wow wow, how bright is that light you had in the attic 👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks yeah those unilite work lights are amazing!

[@AndyK.1]

I’ve always wanted a socket on the ceiling 😂

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah so useful! 🤪

[@imark7777777]

In the US you tend to see them around garage door openers and ceiling mount projectors. I was once at a building that used to be a pool table hall so they had outlets around the perimeter of the ceiling for Christmas/fairy lights. They also had some more switched circuits over each table and some sort of 240 drop that I found in the ceiling for some sort of Machine. My mom just got a long arm sewing machine that we set up in the basement and as part of fixing the wiring mess ( one of the previous owners got a little creative in the basement ) and redoing the outlets it became just more convenient for me to put a junction box in the middle of the room, that conveniently was just the right spot to put an outlet and drop a cord down for the machine.

[@SME_Ste]

Multiple circuits in a single conduit, sorts the men from the boys! Whats your thought on trunking with singles?

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah I figured it out but it took a while! Trunking with singles carries the same issue I guess, if the wires can be easily identified then it’s not a problem, but usually they just get slung in without a thought for the person who has to do fault finding or alterations a few years down the line.

[@commercialelectrician133]

great video great looking panel looks like you take pride in your work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks I certainly do!

[@jasonelson7238]

Very nice job of a challenging dB upgrade👍👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks Jason!

[@lonhowell1]

Super neat and very OCD pleasing.

[@artisanelectrics]

Ha ha thanks a lot!

[@oliverrjlees]

We’re the mains tails live? Just wondering why you taped them off after removing them from the old board?

[@artisanelectrics]

No just didn’t want the ends to get damaged and dirty hence the tape

[@imark7777777]

It's also a good General safety practice, one extra layer in case it were accidentally to get turned on.

[@illegalfreedom1055]

I think two circuits in one conduit are ok if its twin and earth. Because it would be pretty hard to mix up the pairs then

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah good point! This was singles unfortunately

[@illegalfreedom1055]

Artisan Electrics bet it is a complete pain in the arse with singles

[@alerighi]

In Italy multiple circuits in one conduit is the norm. To distinguish cables you use different colors, of course you must use green/yellow for ground and blue for neutral, then every other cable you use as you wish, for example to internconnect switches you usually use red, pink, etc, for differenct circuits you use different phase colors, maybe black for lighting, brown for sockets, gray for other things. A good electrician should also identify cables. Running different conduits costs a lot and is usually not done. Also differently from the UK multicore cables are never used, and we use only singles in conduits everywhere (more practical, since you don't have to rip walls to rewire something).

[@artisanelectrics]

Nice!

[@cornelfrancis5048]

Beautiful cable work, a work of art, have you considered showing it to the Tate Modern ?

[@artisanelectrics]

Ha ha thanks yeah maybe they would exhibit it! lol

[@ef7480]

great job sparky man...

[@AndyPerry1972]

We're having an extension built which means the main external gas and electric points will be relocated. In addition we need to have the consumer unit relocated to that new wall. Thing is our room where the existing CU is is going to be turned in to a sensory room so with not wanting anything electric or hazardous feeding in to that room we would need to relocate the wiring. Just curious as to what is involved with this. Would the current "ends" (forgive my lack of technical terms) either be joined/extended and then routed to the new CU? Would they use the end to then link to a new light/socket/plug etc in the new build part and then just carry on the new loop? Or would this essentially need a full re-wire?

[@jondack61]

Great work mate . I use that label app on my phone for the brother printer , it’s brilliant 👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks Jon! Yeah the label machines are great!

[@burlacumarius6790]

What is the longest you can extend a consumer unit 5 lights and 10 sockets that how many outlets there are

[@dazzafat]

Hi Jordan nice work. I know you were testing the circuits as before connecting them in the board but did you do any testing prior to taking the job on so you knew there would be no slip ups once the new board was installed?

[@artisanelectrics]

No, but I priced an EICR into the job to allow the extra time for testing and then changing the board.

[@ajamespepper19]

The ansell tornado pro anti corrosive twins are amazing we put 7 in the other day

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah super nice to fit and very bright!

[@tinytonymaloney7832]

I give you 300 out of 100 for a tidy board but having an RCBO on every circuit must have cost a fortune. Was it your choice or did the customer make the choice. I personally would have stuck with the 2 RCD split load.

[@sparky9282]

Very neat job!

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks so much!

[@adamparkin4791]

Looks quality mate really nice work

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks a lot!

[@mattmedlicott8125]

Really neat work, top job 👍🏼

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@no_short_circuit]

Thanks Jordan......neat work.

[@Jordan-yc3fs]

Neat consumer unit Where is your metal saddles

[@CurdinGees74]

Quite a big number of cables in the consumer unit, very well placed. Good work, but no RCDs at all.. so, what are these SPD's then? btw.. I am no electrician.. so not too easy to understand even though it is allways very interresting to see you sorting out old installations.

[@monikaw1179]

Each circuit is on an RCBO, so they all have there own RCDs!

[@alexdougherty4905]

Super neat board mate 👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks!

[@darenvitaelectrical5310]

Nice job Jordan , conduits are ok with different circuits but you don’t take 2 circuits through an accessory

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks!

[@Mark-gf7yw]

Top job............👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks!

[@richardbradley7988]

Great video mate! Very nice work! 👍🏻

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks Richard

[@thedon7536]

No main cpc in the spd ??

[@cumberland1234]

I thought you were going into competition with CJR electrical for conduit work rewiring workshops for a minute!

[@artisanelectrics]

Ha ha not quite!

[@richardwilliamson3624]

Jordan’s in a different league :)

[@griffinelectric7839]

Great job, nice vid..🙌🏻

[@grumpylarry]

Really neat board, but the extreme left hand circuit cable insulation looks burnt. ??

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks! Not sure about the burnt cable I think it’s just a bit dirty.

[@grumpylarry]

@@artisanelectrics Chrs, probably was with them coming through loft

[@iiashx5692]

Where do you get your boards/rcbos from? Looking to upgrade the board at home

[@artisanelectrics]

I get all my materials from BEW Electrical Wholesalers usually.

[@shaynemacdonald3051]

Impressive

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks Shayne

[@imark7777777]

Having separate Conduit's for each circuit kind defeats the purpose of having Conduit, the idea of having one conduit that the wires can be grouped, upgraded, replaced or expanded. That being said they should definitely be labeled in some fashion to separate the circuits out. And with UK/Europe having ring circuits makes it way more difficult. I'm assuming that conduit had 1 ring circuit and one spur? In that case I really like what you did bringing it down in separate flex's that will make it easier for anybody having To do maintenance later. I was watching something and they said that they like to zip tie each circuit together into a bundle to sort of help group things at the ends.

[@anthonyridgley1819]

Another great video bud... what did the customer say when you told them about the ceiling? 😂

[@artisanelectrics]

Thankfully they were ok about it! The ceiling was full of holes already from previous times

[@imark7777777]

​@@artisanelectrics might as well wait for it to all be done then fix it.

[@mainlineelectronics5266]

Whats a buzz bar ?

[@bradleymay4770]

How much you paying for the board mate With them rcbos if you don’t mind me asking, wouldn’t “fuse box”give you better mark up Cheers

[@artisanelectrics]

Hager stuff is expensive but love the quality. Not sure about "fuse box" haven't tried them yet.

[@petermichaelgreen]

When I look at Hager's website I get the impression of an established legitimate manufacturer of Electrical products. The details of the company registration are in the page footer. The product pages list lots of information on the products. When I look at fusebox's website I get the impression of a small and dubious operation. Information on who exactly the legal company behind the website is seems to be nowhere to be found. Information on the individual products is incredibly sparse.

[@evguysltdianlawrie2274]

Excellent neat work. I’m hoping you wear a mask when not filming in filthy environments though. Even an old git like me does. 😂 Keep up the good work 😬👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Yes of course! I have a JSP mask I use most of the time

[@Madman-ge2eb]

What type of loft insulation is that? Property very old!

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah it was an old stable block!

[@Clicksystems]

Looks similar to loose fill asbestos insulation

[@seanbrennan3472]

Nice job good video, tried to click the link for your tool channel but says it doesn't exist!?

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks! I updated the link now it should work

[@mhjhahlh]

Artisan Electrics might need to retest that amazon shop link Jordan. Seems to be faulty still

[@shaynemacdonald3051]

What head torch you using?

[@artisanelectrics]

It’s a LED Lenser one I bought it here amzn.to/2jQBlCb

[@scottsparky1]

Screw fix or Toolstation there about. £50 I have the same one and there really good

[@davidreason8334]

and the big Question is did you fix the hole lol

[@piotrlobacz]

There is punched through ceiling behind extraction pipe at 10:50. Is that your doing? 🤣

[@anthonyridgley1819]

Think it is bud, you can see the pipe when he talks about it 😂😂

[@artisanelectrics]

Yes that was me 🤦‍♂️

[@Clicksystems]

Unfortunately it can happen, lol I once fell through a ceiling, floor up in bathroom, slipped and fell through :(

[@charliechimples]

Great work, how long did it take to do? 🐵

[@artisanelectrics]

1 Day to install and half day to test

[@charliechimples]

Thanks. 🐵

[@jasonelson7238]

I'd stick a dust mask on in that loft mate looks well dodgy

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah it was pretty dusty!

[@edglue6138]

Wargo's? Wago's pal

[@artisanelectrics]

Too many choices of pronunciation!

[@edglue6138]

@@artisanelectrics what a word!

[@supersparks9466]

9.999 out of 10, your socket circuit label was wonky

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah thanks! Nearly there!

[@alunroberts1439]

On one job I put my foot threw the ceiling patched it no one cold see it. Then at the end of the week a air flow was being fitted same spot I made a hole an fixed it. Dam I could of left it like that.

[@artisanelectrics]

Haha typical! 😂

[@MoonWalkersbin]

unfortunately no actual working showed...

[@artisanelectrics]

Sorry you will see more work on the next two videos! 👍

[@barrybritcher]

Unilite must be aimed at sparks. Can't afford their stuff on my salary

[@artisanelectrics]

What do you do?

[@barrybritcher]

@@artisanelectrics hotel manager mate

[@flyboy7584]

👌🏻👌🏻 👏

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks

[@supersparks9466]

Having multiple circuits in 1 conduit is only a problem when numptys don’t mark them up properly, you can’t make up new regs because of cowboys.

[@artisanelectrics]

Yeah I know shame!

[@nafwales5719]

The RCD must have taken a hammering due to the number of circuits? you do know an RCD operates on imbalance... so the number of circuits is irrelevant. false information and a clear lack of understanding show. installation at 33 years old... yet no comment of that PVC PVC cable is guaranteed for 20-25 years. Careful what you watch on you tube!

[@tonyyoung3437]

Nice job Jordan !!

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks!