THESE OLD CABLES WERE REALLY BADLY INSTALLED - Electrician Life

[@artisanelectrics]

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[@barryturner1146]

Nice job lee bjt electrics

[@dilonX360]

Great Job Lee, however one thing I would recommend is to put the phase tails in the back termination of the Henley Block as I see you put the neutral in the back. This is because it is less likely for someone to accidentally touch the phase block when working on the Henley Block as the back terminals are recessed. Just what I’ve been taught.

[@artisanelectrics]

Great tip, well spotted!

[@martinnoyes8507]

@@artisanelectrics When I do tails to a henly block, I always do Neutral front, live/phase, back.

[@GIOGS]

Great to see Lee so chatty and relaxed!

[@ianm1470]

It’s nice to see someone taking pride in their work ~ well done.

[@richardsheppard5881]

When I fit a Henley I was told always put it on a fire proof board but I don’t see any problem with the wall like you have done. Our company won’t allow it on wall. Neat job

[@andrewsavage6738]

I have to take my hat off to you and the company. You're among the best in the industry. You all are so young not too young and you do exceptional work. I wish you all were here in there states. Keep the marvelous work up.

[@badrobert71]

Great to see some pride shown in the jobs you all do. Congrats Lee completing the probation.

[@ForTheBirbs]

Well done Lee in prising the box of Tim Tams out of the stash I sent! Nice

[@christopliss9947]

Great Job Lee, nice to see pride at work. So neat and tidy, a credit to your profession.

[@stuartwatson6987]

So is it just artisan electrics that is allowed to cut tags off and pull the main fuse without getting the dno involved on video ? Everyone else gets camera shy pablo to do it

[@puntoboy_gaming]

How do you know that Pablo didn't go round? :D Just because they didn't mention it :p

[@martynlyne]

He even upgraded the tails from the cut out to meter

[@michaeltye8853]

@@martynlyne definitely a no go ……court case pending I reckon. ….if I’d done that in my days as an electrician I’d have been shot.

[@rondo122]

looks so neat, Lee, really nice mate!!

[@alexpogson9807]

Perfect install! These are the sparks you want on your job

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks!

[@donstir23]

Congrats Lee ! Absolute champion , gun sparkie . Love watching you boys

[@userrotkiv]

Congrats Lee, welcome to the team. 🔌⚡️

[@hansberg1991]

Great video - Jordan is spoilt having you, Cory and Reuben as a team 👍

[@ianlove3]

Great job Lee.

[@michealplater9007]

In austraila you can become a authorized electrical contractor and work on DNO equipment. It saves so much time, allows you isolate and work safet

[@stevejagger8602]

Very neat and tidy job Lee. But......it is the DNO’s responsibility, to upgrade their supply cables and fit an isolation switch......and upgrade the main cutout fuse to 100A, if the DNO supply can cope with the extra demand??

[@RichardArblaster]

Congrats Lee on getting through your probationary period 😎

[@stuartthespark]

I've commented on Cory job so only fair I comment on yours, firstly I picked up some installation tips from you Lee, cheers for that. The only feedback I can give is: I would have put the Henley block between both fusebox's to give protection from knocks and high up away from kids.

[@PaulsRoadshow]

Congratulations to lee for a successfully finishing his probationary period welcome to the team!! Looking forward to more videos!

[@AlexCreemers]

3 Month is a little excessive to behonest.

[@klarnorbert]

@@AlexCreemers It's the law.

[@jonnysegway7866]

Nice job Lee, lucky to have the main CU just on inside wall opposite the charger

[@MrBobmeadows]

Super neat work Lee, nice job.

[@alanbeard4871]

Interesting that Artisian are not responding to the comments on cutting the meter seals, guess Jordan isn't comfortable with it?

[@KobbieMain]

Lee van tour 🙌

[@nmccw3245]

I’m amazed at the number of EVSE installs outside of garages. The choice to park a $60,000.00 vehicle outside in order to store $200.00 worth of junk in the garage is simply bonkers. Great install Lee.

[@artisanelectrics]

It does defy logic doesn’t it 😂

[@SCOPE_ON_THE_WING]

Was about to say you’re brave for thinking you could upgrade all those tails to 25mm in 15-30mins 😂, looks really good Lee (first time seeing flexi tails. Congrats on securing the permanent too contract bro.

[@Acrowat40]

Out of interest, why wasn't the henley block installed 'upside down' so you would have a 'n' shape from the isolator, and a stright down 'I' from the new box so there is a bit less cabling? (Not that it really matters, just would think looks a bit neater).

[@artisanelectrics]

It wouldn't comply with regs if it was upside down (IP4X/IPXXB for horizontal top surfaces)

[@Acrowat40]

@@artisanelectrics Ah ok cool thanks, makes sense!

[@stuartandrews4344]

Start drilling hole without hammer on,usually prevents damage to brick

[@joehomanick]

I could watch Lee work everyday 💯💯👀😰😍

[@seanfindlay9887]

Lee tampered with the meter the naughty boy

[@johnfenlon458]

Great job Lee! Nice idea design wiring diagram. Good thing you caught the wire on the panel open. "DISGUSTING!" Oh my god! Thumbs up! Cheers!

[@alsanova]

Tidy and congratulations Lee 👍👌

[@waynenrich]

Go on Lee ur smashing it

[@protectiongeek]

Very nice, neat job. I can see why Lee has easily completed his probation. Think I would've preferred a water-blocking gland on the 6mm into the charger rather than a stuffing gland tbh (and maybe a slightly larger bend radius) but I'm not an electrician, so prepared to be educated. Didn't get a close look at the incoming service cable but it *might* only be a 16 sq mm concentric so the DNO might be reluctant to fuse the cable-head at 100A. The 16mm cable should be able to deal with 100A surface mounted but it depends on the DNOs own rating tables, I suppose. Finally - please, please wear light eye protection when using power tools and hammering-in wall fixings! Enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks! What is a water-blocking gland?

[@protectiongeek]

@@artisanelectrics sorry, to be more specific, a brass gland type CW (I think), rated IP66.

[@puntoboy_gaming]

@@protectiongeek the cable he used isn't armoured so a stuffing gland is all that's needed to maintain the IP rating. They are IP65 I believe.

[@protectiongeek]

@@puntoboy_gaming good point. I had assumed it was armoured tbh.

[@puntoboy_gaming]

@@protectiongeek they do EV ultra in both, but you can often use the non-armoured version unless it's being buried.

[@gregorythomas333]

Very nice job! Snaps on snagging Cory's snacks :)

[@Deesht]

Lee: Look at my lips, you’re ruining it. Pipes: Sorry m8. Also, good work Lee lad 🤙🏻

[@joe2395]

Cory has got some competition 👍

[@tomdeane6199]

Had to do a double take, thought Lee was smoking at the start 😂

[@artisanelectrics]

Haha no just a pencil!

[@Daniells1982]

Lee doesn't come across as the type to be grafting away with a rollie hanging out his gob 😂...me on the other hand 👀

[@SteveNail]

Looking good Lee. Reuben would be proud 😎

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks 👍

[@steveclarkin6264]

Fuse box single module double pole rcbo, for ev charging curious can they be used on all supplies or just Tncs as chint make single module double pole rcbos but only good for tncs system

[@alexanderdempsey1786]

My Napit assessor has said the board at the clients house needs upgraded tails before he can sign me off. £295 to Western power inc isolation switch and £50 to UW for their part in and out of meter. Can't do the board change or go live with Napit till the new year. Client not happy.....or me . Can you blame Lee?

[@barrynorfolk1103]

Did not think you could changed the tails coming out of head because that’s power network kit

[@grantpatterson1441]

I get the point of upgrading all the tails but, will Lee not get in bother with the dno with meter seal tampering? Would Lee not have been better off just leaving all the tails from the meter and just renew from his isolator then call the dno?

[@RichardArblaster]

Great job Lee 😎

[@stevedavis770]

TimTams can be purchased from Tesco, or could a couple of years ago. Nice job though Lee.

[@richrowley8355]

Nice job Lee. Really enjoy your content

[@artisanelectrics]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@keis9396]

10:43 jajajajaja estuvo bueno el video, buen trabajo Lee.

[@keanMechanic]

Neat. Apart from,,,,,,winding the charge cable anti clock wise,are you a lefty? Very neat job.

[@martinsutherland4810]

I doubt that the Artisan surveyor costed in replacing the tails from service head, but I love that you did the right thing and didn't skimp. Weren't you worried that the loss of power to a smart meter would be noticed by elec supplier and notified to the DNO? I note that you sealed everything properly with flag seals as well. Do you ask customer to notify supplier that seals have been changed?

[@aaronpatterson1777]

congrats lee keep the good work up

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks, will do!

[@olly7673]

I am keen to know why not just change that 16th board for an RCBO/SPD CP Fusebox one for the cost of it? Lots of unprotected circuits on that old DB!

[@rodp2310]

Great job Lee. 👍

[@artisanelectrics]

Thanks 👍

[@olivercooper5946]

Are FuseBox rcbos now double pole? Great install 👍🏼

[@maxbayliss5184]

only the smaller rcbo the tall ones are single pole.

[@gritpipethin]

For all I know, Artisan or the client notified the DNO of the charger installation, had requested upgrade to a 100amp cut-out, and conceivably the DNO condoned substitution of existing tails to 25mm. With 6mm EVUltra from the new Fusebox CU to the Hypervolt, I think 25mm tails from the Henley block to the new Fusebox CU was excessive ~ that's my only criticism.

[@swinhudson4874]

25mm2 about 100 amps, 16 mm2 70 amps, 6mm2 40 amps. 100 amp fuse supply to the consumer units in the future from the existing 60 amp.

[@briwire138]

Great job

[@TheChipmunk2008]

thank you for calling it by its real name, a Henley block ;)

[@FinlaysFireSystemsElectrical]

Looking lovely and sooooooo neat good job lee

[@brianoceallaigh8714]

Nice work Lee....

[@phillipbaker3860]

Nice work Lee

[@alandavey1822]

Nice neat job Lee

[@greenhac1]

It that a toilet cistern in the garage?! Guess it's a way of saving space the other side of the wall

[@Oli_Hudson]

Yeah, I noticed that!

[@Tariq-hk8zd]

Brilliant job

[@GarethRoberts]

Cory would love the shoutout on Thomas Nagys latest video about a tip

[@steampunkskunk3638]

Im amazed that you are permitted to run single insulated cable with no mechanical protection. In Australia we would just do it all with conduit

[@maxbayliss5184]

They are double insulated just the outer is the same colour as the inner.

[@CurdinGees74]

Hey Lee, what is the purpose of a handly block? Just to connect the cables, or is there any other function inside?

[@lipeeno]

Its a massive junction box. With solid, thick brass terminals. That's all

[@cains2384]

Already 3 months with Lee! Times flying

[@darren990]

Quality lads Quality

[@adamlynskey7389]

Didn’t think you could go into top of service head or meter🤨👀

[@JensenPGATourDriven]

Great Content Lee & nice one Join the Team .⚡️👊

[@artisanelectrics]

Much appreciated

[@JensenPGATourDriven]

@@artisanelectrics ur welcome ⚡️👊

[@farmersteve129]

I'm surprised that Pablo didn't put a nice new fuse in for you whilst he was there.....

[@williammartinculleton7523]

Pablo torqued the terminations up also 😂 he's so helpful 😂

[@evzenhedvabny6259]

Who the heck is Pablo ? :D :D

[@anthonyridgley1819]

@@evzenhedvabny6259 chris from CJR its his best mate

[@evzenhedvabny6259]

@@anthonyridgley1819 I see. So tis Pablo guy must be very busy. I have heard a rumour that one can become Pablo legally with some DNOs. They even equip you with temporary seals and you report them the jobs you used them on.

[@Gixer750pilot]

You are left handed so would the charging cable around the charger the opposite direction to most people . But I think you still put the plug 🔌 hanger in the right place

[@Danechip]

Nagy did it!!

[@rantsbantsandreviewsuk]

It’s almost like Lee was the missing member of Artisan, a genuine perfect fit for the team! Can’t believe how many keyboard warriors watch these videos though lol!

[@geraldelwood9660]

Brave or foolhardy; I'm not sure. To pull a fuse is one thing. After all we are supposed to work on dead circuits unless impossible. But to break into a meter, that's another level. Maybe pedantic, but I would do work down to isolator and leave it to supplier to upgrade tails between fuse and isolator. They often do it for free.

[@chrisrogers2848]

Agreed. Even the SSEN arrangement where scheme-registered sparks are allowed to pull fuses specifically forbids cutting meter seals.

[@SilverEagle83]

So weird for me as a danish electrician, that you are allowed to use single isolated cable without conduit 😯

[@Tomoose1985]

They are double insulated, just the outer sheath is colour coded too 👍🏻

[@J.Monsted]

Det er dobbeltisoleret, begge lag isolering er bare farvet 😁

[@SilverEagle83]

Ahh okay, that’s make more sense then 😁💪 And keep the good vids coming.

[@fennegvdgvd]

I was thinking the same thing. The 100 amps for a household is weird too. Here (Belgium) 40 is standard.

[@J.Monsted]

@@fennegvdgvd I guess it's because it's single phase, we usually have around 20-40A, but then it's three phase supply.

[@LawnPotato]

Are those mains tails single insulated or double? Didn't think you were allowed to have exposed single insulated cables, had to be behind a cover like a meter panel or something. But otherwise really nice and neat work.

[@LawnPotato]

@@thewebface yeah sweet I see that now, I've never seen double ins with the colour on the outside, usually only the inner has colour.

[@declang565]

Hi great video, is the EV ultra cable swa ? Noticed compression glands on each end .

[@jonnysegway7866]

that would have been good to know, too

[@commecicommeca4489]

No.. That's why he used a stuffing / compression gland

[@noelconway2589]

3 by 6 SWA ? Wow , what you chargin !

[@martinsutherland4810]

Anyone know where to get twin 25mm2 clamps to hold tails to the wall? I can't find anywhere!

[@asdreww]

Those existing 16mm tails are what, 60cm long? Couldn't you argue that 'upgrading' to 25mm was pointless....

[@cranefamily]

Lee looks great just one question as you changed tails in original board looks like in video I could stick a finger in the earth and tails holes in DB is this possible and would you be responsible now?

[@timahad5165]

It's better than it was mate!

[@cranefamily]

@@timahad5165 not complaining love all their work but as I am training just interested in what can & can't be done

[@jonnysegway7866]

If you did that you would deserve the Darwin award

[@philipsmith0752]

your man Lee do good job !! sorry thats Nick catch fraise

[@bp9854]

how long you had that pencil for mate? haha

[@artisanelectrics]

😆

[@lordbyrom100]

Funny how we now call “earths” C.P.C s and consumer units or breaker boards, are called fuse boards ,I’m confused !!!???

[@seanrandall5094]

Amazing videos have you ever thought about trying to get brown L and blue N stickers to put on the tails coming in and out of the Meter like I have to do when fitting meters?

[@jonnysegway7866]

Why when the cables are coloured?

[@TheXsheeple]

Who's the guy at the start of the video?

[@artisanelectrics]

LOL

[@TheXsheeple]

Not seen you on the tools for a while!

[@glennwoods7649]

Thought I saw your Tesla in Alnwick, Northumberland. Long way from home 😁

[@ACAIDC]

I do like these videos, but they do get pretty boring. Theres only so many times I can find a EV charger install entertaining.

[@LawnPotato]

Unfortunately with the UK banning the sale of fossil fuel powered cars in the future, there's gonna be no shortage of EV installs.

[@jambo8442]

You can't touch the main tails from the main fuse cut out

[@stevejagger8602]

ESQCR 2002 Connections to installations or to other networks 25.-(1) No person shall make or alter a connection from a distributor’s network to a consumer’s installation, a street electrical fixture or to another distributor’s network without that distributor’s consent, unless such consent has been unreasonably withheld.

[@redcitadel8354]

... maybe they have concent?

[@williamspencer2899]

Should of made the cable off in the unit then fed it behind the pipes and then fixed it to the wall

[@malcolmone1]

i think all that wiring should be boxed in

[@matthewmarshall8575]

How’s Oscar getting on these days

[@acelectricalsecurity]

Is there anything in those charge points to stop any person parking on your drive and charging their car. There's plenty of cheeky people parking on someone else's drive these days, and if they are cheeky enough to do that, then they are cheeky enough to charge their car.

[@bencampbell2041]

Yes, you can lock or put a schedule on them. But reality is that it's very very unlikely, and even if it did happen once it's a couple of pounds of electricity

[@acelectricalsecurity]

@@bencampbell2041 I imagine a lot of people don't really bother locking them if they have the option. Plus with people today, I wouldn't put anything past them, there are a lot of people out there don't give a crap about anything, and if they will park on a stranger's drive they will try to charge their car if the chance is there. I don't know if these points notify the owner if the point is in use, if so they could switch it off.

[@bencampbell2041]

@@acelectricalsecurity you can remotely stop the charge with the HV, the risk with locking is you forget and don't charge the car and you are stuffed getting to work in the morning. So generally it causes more hassle 😂

[@acelectricalsecurity]

@@bencampbell2041 yeah that's what I thought, and why most people would not lock the charge point, as it's less hassle

[@adamreade4647]

Pukka 👌🏼

[@kelvinseabourne7029]

Nice install but not again, cutting seals and installing your own 100a dp without DNO approval

[@gloveyourway2000]

Not sure who cut the seal (it wasn't mentioned in the video?), but Lee did state he would recommend the customer contact the DNO and upgrade the existing 60A fuse to a 100A fuse. Whether the DNO approves the customer's request this is another question...

[@JezCunningham]

Could you have put the Henley block upside down and saved all those bends?

[@tommymack3210]

What is the IP rating of a henley block. I imagine you cant mount it upside down because dust can pile up in the terminations or something like that.

[@timahad5165]

Don't be a dingbat Jez

[@evzenhedvabny6259]

@@tommymack3210 IP 2O on Contactum version.

[@williammartinculleton7523]

Cable behind HOT pipes ???

[@gloveyourway2000]

There is lagging (ie insulation) around each of the pipes. Lagging severely reduces heat loss from the pipes. In practice, if you touched the lagging whilst the central heating is in operation, the laggin will feel lukewarm-warm. The 6mm cable (taking in account any derating you apply due to the heat load from the pipes) will still have sufficient current carrying capacity for the charger installed.

[@williammartinculleton7523]

Excellent reply, just testing, I'm a building services engineer so know " a little" about heat dissipation 😂😂😂 Plenty of "keyboard warriors " about ! If you can do better, show us ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@barryturner1146]

Nice jib lee bjtelectrics

[@sparkiegaz3613]

Get some glasses on when drilling feller only one set of eyes,,,old school pencil behind the ear look ….