House rewire First fix'n | Thomas Nagy

[@JimWhitaker]

I love your realism while maintaining safe practices. I love the way you respect older properties and their problems.

[@BEARELECTRICS.DCSPARKS]

Hi Tom another great video! Thankyou for the shoutout about my ladder. Only 5 weeks left until I back on my feet again. The ladder I had was a manufacturer weakness and trading Standards has proven that. 🙊👀 anyone who has the A-frame type of the telescopic ladders please be careful the weak point is where the joining second half of the ladder is joined to the middle. This part of the ladder was tested and can only hold a maximum weight of 40KGS for 90 seconds. I have a solicitor on my case as it has been wrongly advertised saying its 'EN131' compliant when it clearly isn't. 👀 Have to say that torch is well bright I got the same one but mines f#cked now due to dropping it in the attic 🤣 And a great shout out about the VIR or as we call it 'snap, crackle and pop' cable. Lethal stuff if touched live! ⚡ Also when it comes to the switch I always run a 3 core and earth so the switch has a constant neutral and permanent live for if I need a Loop at the light normally most downlights have spare room to fit a push wago. I used to have a moped when I was an apprentice and I could only hold a small toolbag. Silly woman 🤣 she must been drunk when she put that on Twitter 🤣🤣 Thanks again for another amazing video Tom ! 👍👍

[@wb-pq1oy]

BEARELECTRICS any luck/chance of a claim up? ;)

[@rickybeans8504]

Hi there what injuries did you suffer?

[@Danny-do2ov]

Absolute Top Guy! Very genuine, knowledgeable and also humble with it. Been a spark now for 13 years and wouldn't change it for world. Keep up the great work lads!

[@capnskiddies]

Lemme pick yer brain. Can I use 20mm Plastic conduit outside? Or galv conduit only. It'll be clipped to the wall, not buried. Running power out to the shed off the kitchen sockets.

[@supersparks9466]

Sure you can

[@SamButlerUK]

capnskiddies you can but remember the spur rule if your kitchen is on a ring and be mindful of load if you’re planning to use lots of tools or machinery in the shed.

[@UCCLdIk6R5ECGtaGm7oqO-TQ]

If I've learnt one thing about sparkying it's that even the 'simplest' of jobs can often require about 25 different tools and/or bits and bobs to get done right. Pretty much if you don't take nearly everything you own then you'll often regret it once you realise you needed X particular thing that you didn't bring because you wanted to be 'efficient'.

[@tlangdon12]

This is the main reason why sparks and plumbers use vans; just the sheer number of tools that are needed to do even straightforward jobs. Add in the fact that some of the tools are large (e.g. stepladders), and some are very heavy (e.g. SDS drills), so you need a van. And that's before considering how to get large amounts of material to site.

[@ashmanelectricalservices4318]

Very true... You won't use a tool or part for a really long time, so you end up taking out of your toolbag or chuck it away then you'll be stuck on a job where you wished you hadn't 😭

[@stephenhunter70]

@@ashmanelectricalservices4318 I used to work with a sparky who used to take all his "smaller" tools out of his van every night and put em back in every morning. He didn't trust anyone not to steel them overnight.

[@MartiA1973]

@@stephenhunter70 That's ME :) my family sacrificed too much for my dream to let some scumbag nick it. Battery tools and small tools bag are off every night. The Megger goes under my pillow ...can't be too careful.

[@Sammo-w2y]

I am not an electrician or even a tradesman of any description. But I love your videos gives a massive insight to your world. And love the random rants.

[@etdj909]

Neutral at switch... use a 3 core and earth as a switch line from the ceiling rose/junction box, use the 'spare' core as a neutral and terminate it in the switch until it's needed.

[@R900DZ]

In the US, our new codes require neutrals to be brought into the switch boxes for the exact reason you mentioned....many of the new switches demand a neutral (smart switches etc) because they are constantly pulling super low wattage to stay functional.

[@adyastley6197]

You are totally bang on with your neutral argument at the switches. It makes no sense at all to have a joint in the ceiling space when the neutral can be joined safely inside a metal box. One day this will be the norm. Also agree with most your reasoning, high power breakers closer to the main switch, not using too big of a hole in joists. Banjos are for plastic enclosures so the earthing and screening is continued, not the case on any metal box. You should do well because your work ethic is right. You quote and don't care about the competition doing it cheaper because it can only mean they are not going to do it right. You will not last a week on a bike, tools and ladders need a van. One day there will be an electric van, with solar roof charging to help.

[@CallsignMiller]

A nice trick for when you are using spade bits (regardless if theyve got the helix on the tip or not) Set the ratchet dial (which is designed for when you are screwing down stuff) to like 3/4 strenght (if there are 20 positions where 20 is the strongest put it on 15) and when you hit a knot it will just engage the ratchet instead of snapping your wrist.

[@dc-sd3gd]

My drills clutch cuts in whenever I hot a knot

[@shifty277]

Pound to a penny Tom gets the spade bits that have the 1/4 type fitting so they can go in the impact driver. Lots of sparks prefer those shanks to put in the impact as they are a lot easier way of drill through joists compared to a combi drill...

[@Paranthropus2010]

When I was an apprentice I put just 1 toolbox and 1 drill box lashed to the back of a bicycle and it just made it really top heavy and difficult to ride. I'll just say good luck with that, don't get killed riding around London.

[@splutss1]

One of the best videos you’ve done Tom - note to the lack of repetition :)

[@Tommyinoz1971]

Except for the ITS ads, that got a repeat.

[@suarez07sn]

Good work ,please keep it up, your videos are quite the inspiration.

[@jamesipad204]

North America it’s code now to have a neutral in all boxes now. I’m not sure if you have them over the pond, but we have led pot-lights “downlights” that are no thicker then half inch board. That means it doesn’t matter if there is a joist in the way, the light still fits.

[@yensabi]

James iPad .....yea we have them here too , it's an all in one fitting so when they eventually blow you just replace the whole fitting with the built in led , problem is not a lot of customers like them , they say they look to clinical.....😳

[@coralbay00]

Great post mate. Loving the informative videos and often pick up some tips. 🤝

[@antonstener1883]

”In here, not alot to see really” ”And here we did some shit” 😂😂

[@coralbay00]

🤣 innit.....we did some shit there....such a legend and so real 👍

[@Equiluxe1]

As a very young kid in the late 1950's I remember a glazier coming to fix a broken window in our house. He rode a push bike with a ladder over his shoulder and carrying the pane of glass under his arm and a canvas bag of tools hanging from the handlebars. I have often wondered over the years if he ever fell of the bike and if so what damage he would have done to himself.

[@metallitech]

That was Jimmy. He went on to become the fluffer in the Panda pen at the local zoo.

[@mikeberry304]

He probably couldn't afford 2 n 6 for a rusty old car to put the ladder on until he had done that job to earn 4d (old money) a day 😂😂😂😂

[@ashmanelectricalservices4318]

I do like the look of that torch, very bright for such a dinky little torch 👍

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job again like always

[@cuezed]

Cutting the skirting board! Just drill 20mm hole from above the skirting board using the long sds bit

[@bertiebassett1972]

Cuezed Deen He’s in a old property with larv plaster and in my experience the walls have diagonal joists too which intersect at a corner with massive nails. So drilling through with a long spade bit usually ends up with a knackered bit and the plaster crumbling. Best to do what Tom did and see what you’ve got 😊

[@cuezed]

@@bertiebassett1972 I see what you're saying. I meant 20mm sds masonry bit.

[@callumrowley2203]

Then there would be Hole to patch in the lath and plaster that we all know is crumbley and often a pain in the tits to patch. Skirting board can be glued back in and with a little caulk you'd never know anyone has touched it.

[@marcopetrillo6867]

Agree with your approach to feed in and out at the switch, always do it, don't see any disadvantages at all. It can get quite cosy in the box, is the only potential issue. Feed in, feed out, switch out, 3 core for upstairs landing, 3 core for downstairs hallway, on a 2 gang switch, was one I did at the weekend. Thank God it wasn't a dimmer.

[@rowles13]

Hi tom,I have olso started to drop my feed down to the switchs defo makes sense now all the smart tech is taking over.

[@mattw2526]

Classic nagy vid of him working #the best

[@humphshumphs]

Bloody brilliant video as usual, and full of laughs. Keep it up :)

[@andytap560]

I spent 30 quid on gel knee pads and all though they take a bit of getting used to I absolutely love them now.

[@MPH2706]

Is it me or did he forget to discuss the new torch?

[@tyrone3k16]

I noticed that 😂

[@paulyh4531]

Didn't he say last video he going seeenile or repeating himself 😂 only joking tom

[@BEARELECTRICS.DCSPARKS]

🤣 can you believe it's the torch I bought both him and Dave 2 weeks ago! 🤭😁

[@markmawson1]

A caption comes up saying "Discussed Shortly" probably means Shortly in an up and coming video

[@ozzysmygod1]

I'm not a spark but my preference would be feed in / feed out in the switch, for the reason you mentioned. Smart Switches will become more and more popular. Deep back boxes are handy for the same reason.

[@kristo32]

Feed the switch definitely! I can see the other side of the argument but if rewiring or extending etc then definitely makes sense

[@stutubeish]

Absolutely neutral to the switch 👍👍👍👍👍

[@tncorgi92]

Actually enjoyed the ad part.

[@terrycunningham3784]

Paul Drake Don't encourage him😂

[@tareqislam9379]

Excellent video didn't know u were uploading today but luckily clicked the bell

[@alasdair0195]

Makes so much more sense taking the feeds to the switches. If you ever have to carry out work / maintenance etc on a lighting circuit the last thing you want to be doing is getting a set of steps from the van 😂

[@dancoates8673]

Tom, started watching your videos a couple of months ago and really enjoy them, I’m an electrician also and the geek in my head just wanted to find and share the following with you. If you look at reg 559.5.1.208 it states consideration shall be given to the provision of the neutral conductor, at each switch position, to facilitate the installation of electronic devices. So the loop in at the switch method is the way forward in my opinion.

[@zakm8853]

I'm not a spark, but every industry has regs, and you're spot on. I've been taught the ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) principle. That's to say you follow regs to demonstrably reduce risk as much as possible, but it's not practicable from any perspective to follow all of the regs all of the time. The time, money and effort required to conform to every reg all the time would be disproportionate to any benefits.

[@xdave83]

Now you are using Bosch 18V kit, try the GSR/GSB 18 V-60-C or V-85-C with the Bluetooth module. You can use the phone app to configure the cut off torque so you avoid breaking your wrists when a drill bit jams. It electronically brakes the motor rather than relying on a clutch which can wear if you slip on it all the time. It also can't be 'forgotten' when you grab for a drill not remembering you switched it over to drill. For lots of bigger holes in one go get the 85 as the 60 might burn out. I use lots of them at work and we lost the magic smoke from a couple of 60s that were used for twist drilling holes in SS sheet. Replaced with 85s and we've had zero failures. 60s are lighter though so good for smaller holes. (Bosch Pro warranty is excellent - 3 years if registered within 30 days and on tools like drills they just swap old for new). The best jobsite radios for me are still the Makita boxes. Really good bass, reliable reception and strong enough to be used as step ups. They just need to have DAB and Bluetooth in one radio.

[@artisanelectrics]

Interesting skull on the window sill! 😱

[@madpom2]

you and all your gear on a push bike cant wait to have alaff at that one mate

[@madpom2]

yes forgot to talk about new torch then mc donalds arrived

[@andywarrington4738]

loop into switch is more flexible for later add ons

[@Skjaeg69]

in my country we always have a socket at the switch by the door, so we always bring the neutral

[@PvtHaggard]

Hey Tom. You mentioned you don't like auger bits because they can lock up and torque the drill. This shouldn't be an issue for you with the bosch drills. Most of their high-end drills have an anti-kickback feature. If you drills have this feature it might be worth you looking into.

[@acabbie]

Can’t wait for the cargo bike vid. I was the one that sent you the original tweet from that loon. Sadly many like her now run councils or have key positions in the london assembly so think everyone should cycle. They make the assumption that we all live in Camden and work in the West End when the reality is most folk live out in the suburbs and drive for a multitude of reasons. Enjoying the vids mate, ignore the haters and the anally retentive.

[@paulyh4531]

I have some of the original Tele steps ( before everyone else made them cheaper) and they are loads heavier than these cheap ones. Take a look sure they still sell them lifetime warranty. Cheers 👍

[@doncodman913]

Hi Tom .. When you said about the nuetral in wall box and ''smart '' stuff .. i assume you mean the stuff that can be controlled by your mobile and ?? Would you/could you please show doing the wiring in the wall plate . Sparky told me years ago he did the junctions in the wall box instead of a ceiling rose . I have done loads of ceiling roses but cannot get my head round visualising the connections in the wall box

[@PaulAllen.66]

Snickers trousers with the knee pads are so good.

[@richardwash6678]

Great video Tom, keep up with the ranting. Brilliant explanations. 👍

[@paulheaden4783]

Hi mate same issue as other guy the ladder snapped on me like his as I was coming out of a loft. In a word there shite. Two chipped bones in my back and the doctor in A&E said could have been much worse. Skip them if I was you!!!

[@Jim_Newlands]

Yeah, those telescopic ladders are OK for surveyors and the like who use them now and again to look up in a loft. Not up to the job if you are hauling tools and all sorts up and down them every day.

[@shifty277]

Imo it's all about the wall thickness of the aluminum or steel using in these ladders. Too often the cheapest ones with the smallest wall thickness are bought because trades like how lightweight they are. If your going for say a 3m extendable one get the more expensive options. One option in said retailer is 9kg and £120 and one is 12kg and £160. You need the thickest wall of metal you can get for these types of ladders to handle the stress of them flexing.

[@paulpink9518]

I agree with the neutral at the switch it's best practice and it's in 18th edition as best practice todo that for smart switches etc

[@terrystacy8556]

I've done some DIY electrical work and this section was a complete whoosh for me. Can anyone point me to an explanation of the neutrals at the switch issue? Thanks

[@ursusmaritimus7159]

Regarding the extending ladders, before we come to a conclusion it would be useful to know if the snapped one was a cheapy from ebay (~£50) or a decent make. The one I have cost around £200 and the difference is like chalk and cheese - it feels quality and has a nice smooth soft close action. Also (of course) it should be used within spec., leant at the correct angle and treated with care and not just chucked in the van. Just my thoughts. Stay safe!

[@MartiA1973]

At 14:20 one way to cut our van emissions would be to scrap the "move every 2 to 4 hours" rule for trade vans. A cold start drive around the block. Perfect for a clean exhaust :(

[@ckm-mkc]

When I was living in Paris, you used to see tradesmen in the Metro all the time. Same in NYC. Given how long it takes to drive from one area to the next in London, the Tube is often faster so it might be a viable option as well, although I never saw any when I've been in London..... Dunno about a bike, might work for small stuff, but even when I lived in Amsterdam, it was pretty rare to see a tradesmen on a bike..... And if you are a carpenter or a plumber, forget it.

[@shanedoheny2748]

Great vid. Keep them coming 👍💯

[@chalky762]

If you use the bosch speed bits then put them in your impact driver. They eat through joists like butter and the impact won't snap your wrist

[@rickybeans8504]

I am defo in the drive by field

[@stenningelectrical1205]

I’d like to know who thinks it’s bad practice and why, to feed the light switches. Love the vids mate keep it up.

[@Leftfield2k7]

It use to be bad practise as it was an inefficient way of wiring a lighting radial as significantly more copper cable was needed in this method. However the use of 3-plate ceiling roses is dying out and what with SMART/WifI switches becoming affordable the argument Tom makes is sound, combined with the fact copper cable is much cheaper now it makes great sense to start wiring lights like this. It future proofs the installation for SMART/WiFi upgrades in the future.

[@uplightuk8924]

I use both ways

[@thetruth5210]

Tom you might want to read the manual to your new 18v Bosch drill I believe the model you’re using has kickback control so no reason not to use the Bosch daredevil spade bits...😉

[@apefred]

I guess from what I see this is a GSB 18V-60C, which has got kickback control.

[@peto22]

I wire feed to the junction box and wire the switch with 5x1.5 or 7x1.5 and i connect neutral and ground as needed at junction box. I always leave coupe of extra cores to switch box.

[@ashmanelectricalservices4318]

That's a hell of a lot of wires at your switch... Are you in the US by any chance?

[@SamButlerUK]

peto22 5x 1.5 sq mm singles or 5x 1.5 T+E? 😳

[@uplightuk8924]

I feed he switches on new builds but if I’m doing a rewire I will always feed the lights as it’s a lot faster and easier that trying to get 3 cables down every switch.

[@osgeld]

those spade bits with the little screw tip, man I hit something hard with one of those and it twisted the tip clean off the bit, nver had that with a standard spade, and I haven't gotten any since

[@9plusinstalaciones]

Hi Tom, those knee pads aren't really the best, the velcro strap is really shyte. Best to get some of that black dense foam and shove it into those knee pockets, or but one of those knee panels. One thing I found that's awesome is a knee pad with wheels, mechanics normally use them. Good investment.

[@aidandillon9520]

I'm pretty sure it looked like the gas boiler had the flue going into the lean-to and some homemade looking flue extender (dryer exhaust flex?) took that flue to the outside. To me it looks like a bit of DIY! (Could be deadly if that's what it actually was...)

[@SamButlerUK]

Aidan Dillon spent ages rewinding and pausing the video 😂 Whatever it is it’s a rigid plastic pipe but looks more like a soil pipe than a flue.

[@JayTheSparky]

The Bosch Radio....I see they haven’t upgraded it in years! Lad I used to work with had one, it was a beast then...and still is now! It was the size of a house and weighed about the same as one, I’m sure it did the back end suspension in his van! He dropped it down the stairs at a clients and it almost demolished their house 🤣 Why does it need to be such a beast?

[@alexdougherty4905]

Thats the one i still have! 😂😂

[@brianharper8304]

I look foward to your on-site with a bicycle & trailer vid,I remember all the times when my van's in the garage with one problem or another & I have to borrow the wife's car,boot ram jammed with every tool that I think that I might need.Never ends well,always come up against a problem & you think no worries,I can sort that out with the...........Oh bollocks! it's in my van!

[@morlead8787]

With that ladder your using , if the angle is to great and extended out enough , it can cause stress fractures and cause a failure

[@M0LHA]

I've got one of those and they are sketchy as fuck. Problem is they are sooo convenient, far less of an arse to lug one around a house or site than a step ladder. It's probably worth noting their load capacity isn't that high, so those well fed blokes that are reading - yeah stick with a step ladder and lay off the maccas

[@throttlebottle5906]

maybe they ignored the "weight limit rating" I see that all the time, 250LBS wingwnags carrying 100lbs materials up a 200lbs ladder, which is also holding 30' plank in the air with 2 or more workers on it.

[@nathanlucas6465]

Get the knee pads that drop into your work trousers. So much more comfortable than the strap on ones. Or just sew beer towels on the inside of your knees

[@Mattja1]

I tried those when I first started out, found that moving around with the pads in made then rub on my knees like mad, couldn't stand it!

[@gebear1]

Hi Tom I'm not a sparky but I do enjoy your video content keep up the good work

[@christopherpappas7474]

Thom, please don't disconnect that fly-lead by the front door! That is where the power to my flat comes from...!!🇬🇷😀

[@Alexander_l322]

I'm sure Tom is short for Thomas 🤣

[@j3c818]

OnePalm Bandit ik wtf 😂😂

[@459HAMED]

I would of loved if you could show the best way to drill those downlight out in them kind of ceilings

[@Jackdaly2000]

Hamed Rahman new sharp hole saw then drill at a fast speed but really light pressure

[@muzikman2008]

Your videos always put a smile on my face :-) no nonsense, down to earth, real life sparkying. love it!..I enjoyed the ad-hoc advertising stint at ITS, made me chuckle, was like QVC for couldn't be arsed electricians..ha ha... I also hate latt & plaster ceilings & Walls, tried fixing a kitchen light to one the other day, took me 2 hours nearly trying to find a good fixing. Ended up putting a wood nogging in the ceiling...fucking look at it and it just crumbles!.. and if you do manage to get a screw to land on a latt, it splits and no good to fix to anyway. lol.. great video...clean up Dave!!! ya slacking :-)

[@f0rumrr]

Trying to make it work with old construction. I know the feeling. Being a landscaper.

[@sparx2391]

I changed all my tools to Bosch 4 years ago and I would never change back, not one of em has ever let me down. I've never trusted telescopic steps recently 33,000 failed a health n safety check. Look at the little giant ladders, expensive, but look really good. I recently did a bungalow and run all the lives to the switch, whoever said its bad practice don't know what their talking about much better.

[@TheDeathBonus]

Hi Tom, great video. Seriously, get rid of those extendable ladders, theyre known as suicide ladders for a reason. Trading standards have tested them and the results were shocking. Better to lose the ladders than break a bone or worse.

[@mcxravin]

Thomas nagy what are your thoughts on one day full rewires as most companies from up here in the northeast do them this way? If you get a client that wants it done in one day due to them living in the property what do you do personally?

[@bjoe385]

I think the hilti cordless drills have kickback control that hopefully would stop you from snapping your wrist

[@gacanovick]

Hey Tomas love the Chanel can you do a video about what lock outs you guys us in the UK to see what’s the difference is here in the US

[@JACKATTACKED]

DEWALT DT7943B 8Pc EXTREME Flatwood Set 👌

[@ThePa1ch]

Agree it's dangerous but that's an old version of part p, seems to have been removed, along with the need to notify in kitchens and bathrooms. The regs advise replacement of vulcanised rubber.

[@Mikej1592]

funny, I've had the exact opposite experience with screw bits vs spade bits. I more times than I can remember had my wrists nearly broken when the spade bit grabs and throws the drill as 6000 RPM into my forearm but screw bits they burn right through whatever. I have had a spade bit with a screw tip on it, that thing nearly broke my arm off. The screw tip pulls the spade into the wood really fast then the thing just bites into something hard and boOM. You have to really brace yourself and learn to let go of the drill trigger when using those things. I only use them on my cordless drill because it has a really strong breaking system so as soon as I let off the trigger the drill stops turning. My old BnD corded drill will keep turning till your arm unscrews

[@goofie312]

I was wondering. Are you still using ring circuits or radial circuits? If you using radial, how many single and double sockets you put on 1 circuit breaker? How do you calculate this? Also lights. Tnx. Keep it going. Love the vids. Ps, where is Laura?

[@SamButlerUK]

goofie312 in the intro 😄

[@jrsuk1170]

That reminds me, to mention, you didn't say that reminds me in this episode.

[@DrummerOnTwoWheels]

"Mounting fuse boards at 1400 what a bollocks regulation that is!" Fucking love it. Hahahaha.

[@fredrikfriisnielsen6243]

If you are going to use a bike instead of your van, you should borrow a Procargo CT1 eBike from Sortimo. Maybe even make in into a promo thing for Sortimo.

[@tncorgi92]

I love how the lens distorts, when Tom reaches or points to something either side of the camera his arms look 4 ft long.

[@AndyK.1]

So there were a load notches out the beam where a pipe had been but you didn’t use them? But instead cut new holes

[@supersparks9466]

Notches are not 50mm down from the boards, plus it’s a bodge to run them in notches

[@mra813]

also wondered if the new holes were between 0.25 and 0.4 of the span?

[@AndyK.1]

But if they are there use um. He said he didn’t care about safe zones!

[@paulmorrey733]

Thanks

[@stephenhunter70]

VIR cable, wonderful stuff for causing house fires in Australia due to the age of the stuff, average summer temps etc. It does make sense to loop at the switch if you've got or might have in the future a need for a neutral at the switch. Electrician: when was the last time you get an electrician? Customer: Dunno mate can't remember! Electrician proceeds to find lots of VIR cable from the 1930's everywhere!

[@TIMtheTECHIE]

get what ur saying about neutrals to the switch boxes. We have to do that by code now in the US .

[@UberAlphaSirus]

use the clutch on the drill so the self driving spade bit doesn't chin you one!

[@thadgiannetti790]

6:00 I could watch an hour of this....., please add a shopping channel!

[@antonstener1883]

I end up in discussions on tradesmen and vehicles alot recently. If you’re on call out you never know what material you need and alot of customers don’t want to pay for you to go shop for materials. So you need to have a well-stocked van on call outs. If everyone rode a bike the prices for the jobs would go up alot.

[@yensabi]

Anton Stener ....I would want at least £ 60 per hour just to ride a pushbike in central London , and hope that some dickhead don't run me over.....😜

[@CKDJBOY123]

you say about the drill bit with the screw bit on the top, I used it in my 18v impact driver and it did the job fine, Does any body else use them in that way? or am I doing it wrong?

[@neilwright4515]

Use them also with impact...pisses through

[@yensabi]

Best and quickest way to drill through joists is an impact drill.....👍

[@Traff2906]

Hey Tom, just a quick one, when u tapped on that smoke alarm it reminded me to ask you, when u fix smoke alarms if u ever do, what brand smoke alarms do you fit because my dad works for one of the leading manufacturers and was just wondering maybe if you fitted their smoke alarms?

[@sebhawkins6224]

How tall are you Tom 😂 you look massive compared with those ceilings and doors (kitchen specifically)

[@RJForster1]

Seb Hawkins considering a average van is 2.1 Metres and a doorframe is 2 Metres. I’d take a guess that he’s around 6”2 🤣

[@theinstallerguy786]

5’4”

[@geraldelwood9660]

Just wanted to endorse Chalky 762's comment Re using impact driver to make holes in joists. Armeg make hole cutters specifically designed for use with impacts. The difference is remarkable. No stress on the wrist. The only Con is a bit more noisy but well worth it to save your wrist. Added benefit is the shorter length of the driver's body. Once you try it I don't think you will go back.

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

Great video Tom interesting to see the techniques you use on a daily basis. As to the ladder being aluminium it may suffer from micro fractures and work hardening at its stress points on the joints so after frequent use rather that flex back it just collapses all in one go. How often do you inspect your ladders and have you looked for an alternative solution?

[@MrKombiman]

Can you get fix radio online or after?

[@Simonhdude1]

Why not wiring in pipes and flex hose? In scandinavia its the only thing we use, we can rewire buildings from the 50s without damaging a single wall

[@mikeberry304]

Great video Tom, we have the same problems in the motor trade with neutrals, nearly everything is switched neutrally, Joe public is lost with these ideas , at least if the public don't touch jobs , us tradesmen will continue to make a living , tool replacement is bloody expensive , new designed tools for specific jobs , next month you can buy another pair of knee pads 1 each again , I have them , drive me mad , cardboard is not too bad support for knees and it's free

[@dougalpage7222]

Try using an impact driver with those Spade bits, it's so much better because it doesn't bind and I think it's faster.

[@claas6504]

The bosch selfcut speed bits are a dream!

[@Goabnb94]

I've hit a snag! There is a tool or part that would help me with this, but unfortunately I couldn't fit it in my limited cargo space, so you'll understand if I ride 30 mins back home to grab it do you? I will of course have to charge you for that time. If not, I'll go down to the nearest supplier and charge you the cost of a new one (that didn't need to be purchased, thereby creating waste), and you'll be okay with that? Glad we stopped using our vans, we are so much more efficient now!

[@alexscott6031]

I avoid those extendable ladders like the plague. I use to work for a retailer that sold those in the UK, they got the nickname widowmaker! Never encountered one snapping like that picture but they did collapse back down to their original shape when weight is on them.

[@crashk6]

Neutrals to the switch are becoming code/reg in many parts of the world, specifically because of smart home switches. Thus, it's now considered bad practice if you don't have a neutral available at the switching location.