Rewiring Our House Whilst Living in it Isn't Easy - The Renovation EP02

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The DIY Guy

The DIY Guy

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@njw7255
@njw7255 Жыл бұрын
We recently re wired our 1960s whilst living in it, bought a wall Chaser from screw fix, excellent bit of kit and attaches to vac which does keep the dust down a bit
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Yeah they are great. I did borrow a friends one but it was old and a bit dodgy so I went back to the grinder 😂
@EdithWeston
@EdithWeston Жыл бұрын
Yeah we did the same, ideal chasing unit.
@alanwallis2467
@alanwallis2467 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Excellent price on the new boiler. You're correct in saying, "If it's not one thing, it's another"
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Haha absolutely
@Flat-Five
@Flat-Five Жыл бұрын
When you're next making a video on the rewire, it would be great to hear more about what cables you use for what and how they're wired up too 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Ok great, a bit more in depth info that I will try and cover next time. The rewire is on pause but will start doing some more very soon
@johndillon5290
@johndillon5290 Жыл бұрын
Nice job, i'm watching this between working on my own house. it's adictive working on your own place 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
It really is!
@neilthomson9812
@neilthomson9812 Жыл бұрын
For chasing out back boxes I use a Shank Scutch chisel. If you are chasing a lot of walls use a proper wall chaser. Don't install Ring ciruits - go Radial instead.
@ke7568
@ke7568 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loving this series of vids.. such a broad range of DIY topics covered.. you're a natural in front of the camera.. everything explained clearly .. looking forwards to the next installment! Btw.. love the ink!
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, glad you enjoy the videos
@shustovd
@shustovd Жыл бұрын
Can't imagine more relevant and interesting series with the whole interne. Thank you!!!
@minkybear9929
@minkybear9929 Жыл бұрын
You have a great presenting style. Natural in front of the camera. I like it.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Dcs.234
@Dcs.234 11 ай бұрын
My brother and I are looking to rewire family home so looking to see what bits …we can do to cut costs … so this is really useful
@FlashPan73
@FlashPan73 Жыл бұрын
Am impressed with how clean the floor boards are. No dust, bits, old carpet residue etc. Everything I've pulled is as manky AF in some or all places. Said it befoer will say it again......Run cat6a
@RedForShort
@RedForShort 4 ай бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing about how clean it all looked lol
@familiefossa2622
@familiefossa2622 11 ай бұрын
Love your videos. Don’t forget to wire some cat 7 wires while you are opening the walls. Min one to each room and outlets for acesspoint on each floor!
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 11 ай бұрын
Glad you like the vids
@roycosford546
@roycosford546 11 ай бұрын
Excellent work😊
@barryford7135
@barryford7135 Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain! We are in the process of turning a two bed bungalow into a five bed house. At one stage, I took the roof off, rafters everything, so we only had plasterboard between us & the elements!
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a real challenge
@BusterCapInYoAss
@BusterCapInYoAss Жыл бұрын
@@TheDIYGuy1you’re a natural Diplomat lol
@rehaanq
@rehaanq Жыл бұрын
Great video. Please do more videos on electrical wiring. Would like to know what things to consider, types of wires, do's and dont's.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Noted! Thanks
@-djs
@-djs Жыл бұрын
I'm really enjoying this huge and exciting endeavour of yours, and I'm envious!, Just remember to super future proof everything eso9the shear amount of sockets modern day houses need. Good luck stay safe ⚡
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, will do 👍😀
@abainbridge89
@abainbridge89 Жыл бұрын
Learnt a lot about the anatomy of a house. thanks a bunch
@chrishouse5753
@chrishouse5753 11 ай бұрын
Just an idea for a future job, when you are grinding, hold a shopvac right beside the wheel and you can dramatically minimize your dust.
@RedForShort
@RedForShort 4 ай бұрын
Yes, I always do this. Also do it whenever I drill a hole 👍
@cordoroy9515
@cordoroy9515 Ай бұрын
​@@RedForShort oh matron. 😮
@Manim8
@Manim8 Ай бұрын
@@cordoroy9515 😂😂
@Hussking84
@Hussking84 11 ай бұрын
Amazing video ! Straight to the point no time wasting :) Keep it up 👏👏👏👏
@AlanHunt73
@AlanHunt73 Жыл бұрын
Hi Cameron. Great video as always, nice to see you cracking on with it. Very nice boiler. Looking forward to seeing more. 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, glad your enjoying the videos
@wickywicky
@wickywicky Жыл бұрын
Hi, well I think its about time we had another look at that lawn of yours to see how wonderful it has become, or not.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Ah ok let me see what I can do for you 😊
@johnathanquinn9143
@johnathanquinn9143 Жыл бұрын
Use hearing protection. All those power tools even for short periods will have a detrimental effect on your hearing in the long term. Basic ear defenders only cost a few quid, noise cancelling a few more. You’ll be glad you did in a few years. I have to rewire my house because of the green goo, so this is golden information. Thanks for sharing. 😊
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Your right and I usually do these days but when your recording sometimes these things do slip your mind. Glad my videos have helped you 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@johnathanquinn9143
@johnathanquinn9143 Жыл бұрын
@@MagicMuffin-nt2kp 🙉😀
@johnathanquinn9143
@johnathanquinn9143 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDIYGuy1 I sound like a dad in the comment😅
@brianbest3777
@brianbest3777 Жыл бұрын
But a very caring dad! You’re spot on about hearing loss creeping up over some years - also real risk of tinnitus. Enjoying the videos
@WillMinnieSweeney
@WillMinnieSweeney Ай бұрын
Outstanding videos!
@Cranstal
@Cranstal Жыл бұрын
I always regretted fitting a combi boiler. I prefered the simpler open system with a tank in the airing cupboard.
@thejoat588
@thejoat588 Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the workshop build 🤩
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
😉 me too. It’s one of many big project I will be bringing to the channel! Really want to take it to the next level!
@rayoscroft3775
@rayoscroft3775 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic well done 😮
@max246
@max246 Жыл бұрын
What are the rules you should follow since you are doing it yourself? Are there things such as covering the cable with flat conduit in the wall? Are specific way to run the cable under the floor? I suppose once you wired everything you would get someone to test R1, R2 and check that all the ring is wired correctly? Did you get a ECIR after your finished to wire the whole house?
@Turtleh3ad
@Turtleh3ad Жыл бұрын
Mega video as always ! Weigh up knocking the cupboard through where the tank was = bigger bathroom 🙌
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Yep I may well do that when it comes round to sorting the bathroom
@_tmmy_
@_tmmy_ Жыл бұрын
God there is nothing worse than hollow single skin brick walls when it comes to fixing in back boxes, one method that I managed to get away with when installing a new switch for the lighting circuit was to drill some holes in through the back boxes in the corners at an angle, so you could fix the screws through the corner at a 45° angle or there abouts, so there was a bit of a mechanical fixing point prior to foaming in like you did. I am not saying that mechanical fixings are necessary when it comes to jobs like this but I suppose it’s just for a little bit of belt and braces for peace of mind. Good work Cameron 👍🏻
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@HighWealder
@HighWealder Жыл бұрын
Rewiring my Victorian house over 40 years ago I spent ridiculous amount of time getting cables up behind foot high skirting boards on the ground floor.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a challenge 👍
@001Neal100
@001Neal100 Жыл бұрын
You can get wireless switches for the lights, so you don't need to chase the switch drops, just replace the switch for the wireless click type and have a reciever unit nearby. We did this for a stone cottage and put all the recievers in a box, labelled them and ran the switch lives to each light point. Much simplier to wire up and saved a lot of time. You can connect as many switches as you want to one reciever so you can have 2 way, 3 way etc all activating one reciever. They even make them WiFi controlled now so you can use smart tech to operate the recievers!
@anniewatson4170
@anniewatson4170 Жыл бұрын
What is this!!! Sounds awesome do you have a link??
@psi10001
@psi10001 Жыл бұрын
Quinetic switches
@TheBalloonTwister
@TheBalloonTwister Жыл бұрын
Excellent effort in making an amazing channel.. Great content as usual Looking forward to seeing the workshop and its layout 👍👍👍
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, glad you like the content
@Italiana911
@Italiana911 Жыл бұрын
The tiles in your utility room are circa 1985. Nice house, and obviously an even nicer house when you’re finished. 👏🏼
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@taiwanreporter
@taiwanreporter Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the concept of having a carpet in the bathroom.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Haha I know right
@wavysoundz1
@wavysoundz1 Жыл бұрын
I like this new style of vlog videos, keep it up mate 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I enjoy making them too. Love the relaxed style whilst still trying to add value
@stevem7250
@stevem7250 9 ай бұрын
U can just cut some copper pipe cut down to size behind ur back box to make the space up bud. Subscribed
@rojasashlito6265
@rojasashlito6265 Жыл бұрын
What a reasonable normal bloke he is , not in any way annoying
@kwesip6267
@kwesip6267 10 ай бұрын
Great idea for a series!
@brownbear3114
@brownbear3114 Жыл бұрын
You can get 3d printed dust collectors for your grinder and also have two blades kits to go on the grinder as well will save you same time.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
👍
@willisMcG
@willisMcG Жыл бұрын
This series is so helpful! Great job
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@therealdojj
@therealdojj Жыл бұрын
Running a cable when the walls upstairs don't run in the same line as the lower ones was my biggest issue 🤦
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Ahh gotcha.
@incorrect1844
@incorrect1844 Жыл бұрын
Been there,done that…with 2 small kids..Won’t do it again.Been as you,very exited.Full time job,then the house.Burned myself out… Peace C!
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
It’s tough isn’t it
@agentfaz8759
@agentfaz8759 Жыл бұрын
Great progress so far, would be nice to know some of the cost implications of the new wires etc. In episode 1, the new combi boiler and work was 4 grand, which was a real eye opener for me. Good stuff, can't wait for episode III.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That’s a great point. Next time we visit the wiring I will give you all some costing ideas.
@agentfaz8759
@agentfaz8759 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDIYGuy1 Thank you.
@davyarthurs
@davyarthurs Жыл бұрын
Think positive: Unforeseen issues/jobs, just means more content for your channel. Keep up the great work.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
That’s a very good point 😊
@danielcookeb90
@danielcookeb90 Жыл бұрын
Also Cameron, did you budget specifically for the electric cabling, and how much of it did you - will you use? Ballpark figures would be greatly appreciated giving us a clue what to budget for. Having a mate, who will confirm your work and hook it all up, is probably the biggest thing. Maybe a quick wiring plan sketched up, would be worth showing. Like other guys said, a bit more detail. Doing great! Well done and keep it up.
@cprog
@cprog Жыл бұрын
look forward to watching the next one.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Great 👍
@davideyres955
@davideyres955 Жыл бұрын
Get your self a big floor standing fan. Open the window and point it out the window crank the fan to max and make sure you have an open window or side the room you’d be surprised how much air pressure this will create. A through flow of air will carry the dust out with it. If you don’t mind having a fan that’s really powerful they you could use an industrial unit to pull more air, but the stand up fan can be re used when things get hot once you’re done creating dust. Also radials at 4mm are better than rings, easier to test and easier to debug if something breaks.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Those extractors are good too but far too loud to be recording a video at the same time 😂
@ratgreen
@ratgreen Жыл бұрын
I'm interested in the little details of removing that load bearing wall, like planning and building control, approaching an engineer, what they need to know etc, then actually installing it.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
You will want to check out episode 3 😉
@mattandrews7702
@mattandrews7702 Жыл бұрын
That's what I came here to ask 👍. I've had my calculations from an engineer, but interested in seeing the process of what happens during taking the wall out..... I'm considering some renovations in the kitchen currently, I've found someone to do the work, but I'm not sure I can put up with the mess and inconvenience! (I admire you're resilience). You sound like you're local to me, or you must have lived in Norwich at some point with that accent!
@markmcgrath4853
@markmcgrath4853 Жыл бұрын
good video again keep showing us various stages of the house upgrades ! thanks
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks
@Taff-Uk
@Taff-Uk Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a vid on how to wire up the shed, fuse box, wall switches and lights
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
👍
@lisadiamond9882
@lisadiamond9882 Жыл бұрын
wow thats some boiler. Were on the system you just took out except our boiler is even older, an old back boiler behind the gas fire. Did you sell your hot water tank on? all that copper.
@StephenWestrip
@StephenWestrip Жыл бұрын
Pay attention to socket height above the floor to meet current building regs
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Current regs on socket height only apply to new builds. On renovation you must only work to what is there and ‘nothing worse than what is already there’ I don’t remember the technical term for this lol
@xmasterchini6
@xmasterchini6 Жыл бұрын
Can't imagine how you managed to learn to do all this. Very impressive.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.
@brawales
@brawales Жыл бұрын
I wish I could have seen more of the boiler thing, in my house there is a 30-year-old one behind the fireplace, I wish I could afford a renovation. I love your videos. You are so handsome.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, wish you all the best
@GlowedCandles
@GlowedCandles Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! When a rewiring is need in an older property, how would you go about deciding between replacing or running all new electrics? Would that impact the cost if you get it done by an electrician?
@unknown55158
@unknown55158 Жыл бұрын
Speaking as an electrician, we would test the existing installation first. Depending on the results and also age of the wiring we would decide on the next step. Usually with older houses and wiring over 30 years old wed recommend a full rewire to bring the wiring up to modern standards and for future proofinh
@Paul_Holmes
@Paul_Holmes Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't run a ring in this day and age, radials much better I think.
@RedForShort
@RedForShort 4 ай бұрын
Just wondering, why do you say that? I need a rewire and curious. Thanks
@Paul_Holmes
@Paul_Holmes 4 ай бұрын
Hi @@RedForShort I wrote a response and ChatGPT just tweaked it for me.
@Paul_Holmes
@Paul_Holmes 4 ай бұрын
@@RedForShort Hi @RedForShort, Ring circuits were introduced after World War II primarily because copper was expensive. The idea was to use less copper while still providing sufficient power to households. Here are some key points about ring and radial circuits: Ring Main Circuits: Current Handling: A 2.5mm² cable in a ring circuit can handle 22 amps of current. However, the fuse (or circuit breaker) is usually rated at 32 amps because the current can flow in either direction around the ring, effectively doubling the capacity. Potential Issues: The system relies on the ring being complete. If a break occurs in the ring, the circuit can no longer handle 32 amps, but this issue might go unnoticed. Vibration Concerns: Alternating Current (AC) causes vibrations, which can loosen wire connections in sockets over time, potentially leading to faults. Radial Circuits: Current Handling: A radial circuit with a 2.5mm² cable is typically rated at 20 amps. Simplicity: It runs directly from the fuse box to one or more sockets in series (one after another). There’s no need for the circuit to return to the fuse board, making wiring simpler. Fault Detection: If a break occurs in a radial circuit, you’ll quickly know because all sockets after the break will stop working. In summary, radial circuits are often preferred because they are simpler to install and maintain. Any break in the circuit is immediately noticeable, which enhances safety and reliability. Hope that helps!
@Mike_5
@Mike_5 Жыл бұрын
Nice very inspiring video but you should maybe ask the SNP if you can buy their campervan for your family to live in while you rewire as i believe they may have a luxury one for sale ....
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Lol 👍
@shustovd
@shustovd Жыл бұрын
Why did you go for ring circuit? I hear a lot of criticism and recommendations to prefer radial.
@Mclaneinc
@Mclaneinc Жыл бұрын
Another goody Cameron, the missus will be pleased to see the end of it (as I suspect will you). I a nice video for us wannabe DIY'ers would be a plastering one. With all the chasing out and walk work, a walkthrough of basic plastering would be great (if that is in your tool set?). I know it's a hard learned trade job, but any tips would be great. If it's one of those jobs you just leave to a plasterer then by all means say. Cheers, all the best mate..Paul...
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Actually a great point. Plastering is one of the things that I haven’t yet learnt fully and I can only do small areas to a pretty low standard but I do have a friend who is now teaching me. I’m thinking maybe I could invite him into a video so we can all learn together! If it’s something you guys want to see I’m happy to do it.
@Gunbu
@Gunbu Жыл бұрын
I’m a diy guy from the US and find it interesting to see how you guys do electrical work across the pond. What gauge wire do you use for residential usually? In the US it’s 14 gauge for a 15 amp circuit, and 12g for a 20a circuit. Anyways, enjoys your renovation series!
@breachofthepeace1829
@breachofthepeace1829 Жыл бұрын
You would need need to do the conversion. All at 230v ac 6a lighting circuit 1.0mm2 (squared) 32a ring main for sockets 2 x 2.5mm2 20 amp radial circuit for sockets or single appliance over 13a but less than 20a. 1 x 2.5mm2 32a circuit for a shower or oven/ hob 6mm2 40a circuit for a very large appliance, shower or range cooker 10mm2 There are other sizes but these are most common.
@sunnydavies3990
@sunnydavies3990 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always A video on order of priority would be nice, new central heating or rewire first, insulation etc
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@eleanorjones7131
@eleanorjones7131 Жыл бұрын
Deeper back boxes are preferred,
@Smithb83
@Smithb83 Жыл бұрын
Well done Cameron, thanks for taking us on this journey with you. The iheat guy was a bit of a natural in front of the camera 😎 boiler looks great! 35kw future proofed too - might be worth explaining the difference of boiler kw for some of your viewers looking at upgrading? 👍🏻
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, thanks
@tm2204
@tm2204 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Looking forward to the future episodes 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@kevinrichards1253
@kevinrichards1253 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@darrenmackenzie1892
@darrenmackenzie1892 Жыл бұрын
We need to know your back ground in how you know how to do all this type of great workmanship?
@markhutton6824
@markhutton6824 Жыл бұрын
Loving this series... I don't know how you and your family are managing through what are trying times... my hat is off to you for taking on rebuilding and renovating while living in the property. Do you get to put an enclosure around the boiler pipes as that would be a shame to leave them exposed.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, it’s tough at times. Yes I will be boxing in the pipes when I tackle the utility room renovation 👍
@paull123
@paull123 Жыл бұрын
Interested to see how you remove floorboards Cameron without them splitting especially if tongue and grooved.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@carlrobson5745
@carlrobson5745 Жыл бұрын
Wall chaser and the titan hoover would be a worth while investment less mess and nice and easy.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@Bksivu
@Bksivu 6 ай бұрын
Why a boiler, not a heat pump? Would make sense to upgrade the pipes and rads while renovating and get the HeatGeeks in!
@Taper68
@Taper68 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for you to start jet washing that patio.. 😊
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
😂 me too
@thejoesamuels
@thejoesamuels Жыл бұрын
Backbox video would be ace 👌🏻
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
👍👌
@MyColouringBook
@MyColouringBook Жыл бұрын
Thank you you for your videos. Although just watching makes me feel exhausted! Is it ok that the wiring goes up to the bathroom floor from the lounge? As if there is flood or overflow from the bath, it might channel down?
@smellypunks
@smellypunks Жыл бұрын
I am interested in the new boiler. We still have the regular gas boiler with vented system and are thinking to get a combi boiler. I have always had a hot water tank vented or unvented systems and have not lived with a combi and worry they are will not produce enough hot water for a family.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
The boiler has been in for a while now and is performing great so far. That being said, we still only have one bathroom currently until we do the extension
@JP_TaVeryMuch
@JP_TaVeryMuch Жыл бұрын
The joy of a combi boiler is that it never runs out of hot water because it heats it on command. That is, you turn the hot tap on and the water is heated as it passes by the flame in the boiler. The only way it would run out is if you ran out of gas for the flame or indeed water for the err... water. Some shower pumps used to be uppity about combi-supplied hot water but less so nowadays.
@shutinyanks
@shutinyanks Жыл бұрын
Glad to see not a single surface mounted socket or hideous capping. You can tell its never been a council house for sure :D
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
I know! I’ve a friend who wants my help sorting his surface mounted council stuff out soon 😭😭
@markhamilton9839
@markhamilton9839 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always - would be good to see anything you do to the garage, any refurb or conversion would would be interesting!
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I will see what I can do 😊
@coreyk2998
@coreyk2998 9 ай бұрын
How did u remove the cables at the panel?
@jeremypearson6852
@jeremypearson6852 10 ай бұрын
Electrical outlets with on/off switches look so weird to me now that I’ve lived in the US for so long. I think most people underestimate renovation cost by 30% on average. An expat watching in Florida.
@rosivison6526
@rosivison6526 Жыл бұрын
It would be really good if you could show the wiring of your new consumer unit? Also, have you put new ring circuits in rather than radial circuits and why?
@erlwindegans3954
@erlwindegans3954 Жыл бұрын
I was going to ask the same. Why put rings in rather then radials. Guess it is an old habbit in the UK 🤷‍♂️
@rosivison6526
@rosivison6526 Жыл бұрын
@@erlwindegans3954 You could get more sockets in with radials and you don't need to return to the consumer unit either!
@erlwindegans3954
@erlwindegans3954 Жыл бұрын
@@rosivison6526 and the fuse is the weakest point rather than the cable and you can add sockets where you want. I hate rings 😹
@leonspano9114
@leonspano9114 Жыл бұрын
I Italy we use conduit, so i f you need to instal a new wire whenever you want can do it. It's just pushing an hard rope of nylon inside the right conduit and pullling from the other side the rope and the new cable.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
We do in the UK as good practice however it isn’t always practical or possible. There is nothing in our regs over here that state conduit has to be used. Thanks
@leonspano9114
@leonspano9114 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDIYGuy1 Also in Italy we can don't use conduit but I've never seen not use them
@wobbled5609
@wobbled5609 Жыл бұрын
When I do any electrical work for my work I have to get it signed off by an electrician. Is there any requirements to do so if you're doing it for yourself in your own home?
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Either get it signed off by someone registered with a competent person scheme if you know someone willing to do so or notify building control and work to regs if your a competent person.
@wobbled5609
@wobbled5609 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDIYGuy1 Thanks mate, loving the videos by the way - learning something new is always satisfying.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Great 👍 thanks
@macbook9084
@macbook9084 Жыл бұрын
Top job!
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@HalolaAiya
@HalolaAiya Жыл бұрын
Nice video buddy. Just curious what earthing arrangement is the new property Cheers from Pakistan.
@neilcole6666
@neilcole6666 Жыл бұрын
Hi Cameron, I love your videos and have learnt a lot from them. My question is regarding your re-wire, can you as a DIY er do this yourself or do you need to be a qualified electrician. If you can do it, how do you get this checked - will getting an ECIR be good enough confirmation that the job you’ve done is ok??
@rosivison6526
@rosivison6526 Жыл бұрын
I believe that he said that he was doing all the wiring himself and putting in the sockets etc., but then putting in a new consumer unit and then getting his friend who is a qualified electrician to connect it all up. He will be the one who can test and sign it all off, so you can get a certificate.
@neilcole6666
@neilcole6666 Жыл бұрын
@@rosivison6526 oh ok so I could do the same so all the chasers and run the wires etc and get an electrician to connect it all to the consumer unit and test etc then the electrician can sign it off??
@rosivison6526
@rosivison6526 Жыл бұрын
@@neilcole6666 Yes, I believe so.
@shanewarnes7339
@shanewarnes7339 Жыл бұрын
Your the best dude. I love your vids
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@arsenal-nabzi
@arsenal-nabzi Жыл бұрын
Doing a great job bro 👍
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌️
@K_ingh16
@K_ingh16 Жыл бұрын
Would be cool to get video on names of different tools and equipment and what they do.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Ok sure 👌
@JP_TaVeryMuch
@JP_TaVeryMuch Жыл бұрын
​@@TheDIYGuy1Or you could put them on the Description page like others do, where they also put any other credits like music &c
@charliejordansyoutubechann6857
@charliejordansyoutubechann6857 Жыл бұрын
I think you should put some landline telephones in if the house has a telephone jack to connect the phone to.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’ve had a landline phone for about 15 years but understand some still do like them
@Pete.Ty1
@Pete.Ty1 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍Thank you
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Welcome 👍
@huffgsi83
@huffgsi83 18 күн бұрын
Hiya mate, do you have a part two on the rewire ? Cheers Andy
@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR
@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR Жыл бұрын
i would run cat 6 in as well at same time to each room and then you get poe system installed at same time
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Cheers, my last video was that exact job if you check it out. Although I used 5e
@elu9780
@elu9780 Жыл бұрын
You should wear noise-blocking headphones. When hearing starts going away or you get tinnitus, it will be too late for that. All that drilling and such *will* inevitably bring its consequences unless you approach it an appropriate manner.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
I do when I am not filming. It’s not always possible to film and talk with the ear defenders on
@Dr.Stacker
@Dr.Stacker 7 ай бұрын
Rather than foam ive used sand cement render just OCD that when tighting the box it'll move...
@CAR_SOLUTIONS
@CAR_SOLUTIONS Жыл бұрын
Did they fit you a magnaclense new boilers need a magnacleanse filter otherwise the warranty becomes void
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Ah yes they did, it’s behind the boxing where the old boiler was 👍
@tonepixels701
@tonepixels701 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video series, finally found one that goes through each step meticulously. I bit baffled about the rewiring, what it needs, when electrician needs to be called in and where it is not necessary to invite one, what cables to use, how to connect them all up. What is a 'ring'? :D P.S. Was there any asbestos in the property?
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@gadjules7334
@gadjules7334 Жыл бұрын
A good video, but I can't help thinking that buying a box sinking kit would have been worthwhile with that many sockets to sink rather than stitch drilling and sds-ing. I got s set when I did up our last house and it was a real time saver
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
👍
@JP_TaVeryMuch
@JP_TaVeryMuch Жыл бұрын
Fancy pants! I bet you have a chaser-outer too. Don't mind me, I'm fearful jealous is all.
@markomoore1419
@markomoore1419 Жыл бұрын
Hi Cameron, enjoying the videos, will you show how to fit a timer on an immersion heater, cheers.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! Glad you like the videos
@harrysmith5353
@harrysmith5353 Жыл бұрын
Ct1 adhesive
@bilpat5123
@bilpat5123 Жыл бұрын
Boiler looks mega, would it be able to serve instant hot water to multiple tap outlets simultaneously without dropping pressure or temperature?
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Yep it’s been very good so far 😊
@davidreason8334
@davidreason8334 9 ай бұрын
Great video, my only comment is did you get all the ceilings etc tested for asbestos before you started? I made that mistake.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yes I did 👍
@mattmanslim
@mattmanslim Жыл бұрын
Not got to the end yet but how do you go about getting your work signed off? Is an EICR good enough or are you having a qualified electrician inspecting prior to things getting closed up?
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
In this scenario I am having my friend sign off on this as he is part of a competent person scheme 👍
@mattmanslim
@mattmanslim Жыл бұрын
@@TheDIYGuy1 amazing, thanks! Does that mean you can get a buildings control certificate?
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Yep 👍.
@mattmanslim
@mattmanslim Жыл бұрын
@@TheDIYGuy1 Winning! Looking forward to seeing more progress on the house.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Me too 😂👍
@jamesa6091
@jamesa6091 Жыл бұрын
Kind of sad, but that's a really nice looking boiler.
@TheDIYGuy1
@TheDIYGuy1 Жыл бұрын
Haha yeah it is
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