One thing you must have in the back of the van - mountain bike! I had one for years in the back of my van, why? No shed. Brilliant for when the van breaks down,congestion charge? No problem - Park up - rucksack of tools on - pedal away.
@shanginadildo5 жыл бұрын
Hardly practical if you need anything other than hand tools
@paulwindler30404 жыл бұрын
The only bit of kit you're missing. Is the 100 mm pipe to put your fold up chair in that you can pull out on the job site and sit in when your having a break. Trust me. Its worth gold when you can sit down in a comfortable chair and take your boots off and have a bite to eat and a cup of tea while on the job.
@alantorrance61534 жыл бұрын
Very nicely organised.
@johnvancamper95815 жыл бұрын
Had the same steering lock on my transit. Left the van running to warm up one morning with the steering lock still on and some idiot tried to drive it away ! Didn't get more than 50 feet as it wouldn't steer. Simple idea. Worth the money. I always put it on now....even nipping into a shop. Thanks for sharing. John.
@RWL20123 жыл бұрын
Watching this again after having watched it back in the day (and your much newer videos) and wow the old intro, old van, everything!
@mogdaboi4 жыл бұрын
"built on pride - driven to succeed" sums you up mate. Im an old electrical contractor in Belfast with quite an established company, and I highly appreciate these videos pal. Good job.
@FarouqTaj4 жыл бұрын
Seen a few of these and your van is by the far the best organised. A lot of thought has gone into efficient placement of kit. A joy to watch. Thanks for sharing.
@farookismail7754 жыл бұрын
Love your set up
@Electrician_In_Moscow7 жыл бұрын
Your van is the best, I've ever seen, Thomas. The most efficient space usage, the fastest access to the equipment...The ladder rack is just great...
@thomasnagy7 жыл бұрын
cheers boss ;-)
@lolMyke6 жыл бұрын
I’ve never thought of separating a van like that.. going to take a note from you and implement that with my van here in Canada.
@smartchip6 жыл бұрын
lolMyke hi bud, are you in vancouver?
@AnimosityGamers6 жыл бұрын
Working in Eastern Canada here. What type of van are you using? considering buying a Nissan NV200 or Ford Transit Connect to save some money rather than a Full sized Van.
@jakesimpson34177 жыл бұрын
Going on my own soon, wasn't keen on the vans with any company i worked for, so glad to have seen this video!
@DAWomblegrumble6 жыл бұрын
It's going to be fun and games when you get the new van, a mighty task indeed
@stevecochrane96576 жыл бұрын
Best laid out van I have seen excellent
@MartiA19737 жыл бұрын
Another winner; thanks Thomas. Your comments on security are so true and spark's vans are the crown jewels for kit. I've seen ratchet straps used inside to prevent "peel 'n' peek" intrusion. Also, relocation of the OBD port to prevent a smart hot wire. Nothing better than quality, secure parking. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
@thomasnagy7 жыл бұрын
cheers boss ;-)
@jgroenveld12687 жыл бұрын
I was here to see the portable sink.
@m3redgt6 жыл бұрын
J Groenveld so was i
@dashcamdude66906 жыл бұрын
Me to
@jimbobalob20096 жыл бұрын
same
@ediijay98974 жыл бұрын
Indeed. The latest must have accessory. I gotta get one.
@MNCasaPro4 жыл бұрын
That sink is brilliant! I'd like to find one
@whatda90577 жыл бұрын
Nice setup mate! Completely agree about using the upper area of a van for storage as it is just a waste otherwise. This is why I got myself a ute (utility/truck in Aus) for work instead
@krashd6 жыл бұрын
I can't believe it's taken me til I was 37 to finally learn what ute is short for 0_o
@martinwinfield29356 жыл бұрын
Hi Thomas, Thanks for the van tour the locker compartment with 12v socket was used for a pc, secure storage and charging.
@labichecanrinus71955 жыл бұрын
Really? I tought there were phones you can slide in to them like the old Car phones. Am i wrong? Sworn to have seen it somewhere....
@nileycat3 жыл бұрын
One of the most organised vans ive ever seen youve given my a few ideas to use in my own van thank you 😁
@ISSTS-oy5eh6 жыл бұрын
When are you gonna do the van tour
@loftusrich5 жыл бұрын
It is the van tour
@CamoflaugeKoala5 жыл бұрын
@@loftusrich The joke -----> You That's the joke going right over your head buddy
@dylancoates41285 жыл бұрын
@@loftusrich r/woooooooosh
@thedude58055 жыл бұрын
@@dylancoates4128 R/wOo00oOsH
@encenustudio63855 жыл бұрын
V A N T O RRRRRR
@rscelectrical70917 жыл бұрын
Nice van layout buddy, everything easy to get at. The sink is an excellent idea.
@InconsistentManner6 жыл бұрын
the locking part of the old van shelf with the 12volt cigarette lighter socket is for laptops and other high dollar electronic equipment. such as portable coax "line integrity testers"
@HandyKindaGuyUK3 жыл бұрын
You've come a long way mate! Forgot about this video
@samarmstrong41606 жыл бұрын
Can you please make a video of you doing a climbing job? (Using your climbing equipment and how you set it up) Thanks, Sam
@oliverbingham97426 жыл бұрын
Great set up mate.. Fellow sparky from Australia... All the chasing you do is crazy. Alot easier here but we don't have the old buildings you have over there. All the best
@grahambush95716 жыл бұрын
Nice layout, like the idea of the outside spot lights, I might give it a go on my van, typical sparky though as I didn't see a broom a Hoover or even a dustpan and brush!!!
@mogdaboi4 жыл бұрын
What are these things you speak off?
@4EntertainmentOnly6 жыл бұрын
Your missing one thing....a motion sensor...that way during work you get a text message when someone opens your van doors
@kandyapple22104 жыл бұрын
As a presenter you are super engaging and interesting. Your market, guys who love vans, is very narrow. With your presentation skills and editing you could massively project and do well on this forum. So what ar people watching over and over again? Food tourism. Go on holiday mate, permanently and share.
@hassasinali79796 жыл бұрын
This guys living the dream. I want that as a project.
@ashleyhouseman90437 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! Great example/standard to all electricians starting out or current!
@lylewatts63706 жыл бұрын
wow nice clean well organized van and good utilization of space. Hot water on board is a great idea. We have 6 months here with below freezing temperatures so I don't think it would work. I see we have the same problems on the job as I am an electrical contractor in Canada. Please keep these videos coming. Thanks Thomas
@londontrada5 жыл бұрын
The Sharpie collection was the best bit 👍
@pb99267 жыл бұрын
Love that little water heater, nice set up mate👍👍👍
@thomasnagy7 жыл бұрын
cheers boss ;-)
@KurtMcScotsman6 жыл бұрын
That setup is pretty slick, must say.
@johnmcquay826 жыл бұрын
The socket in the locker is common on openreach vans too. It was typically used to charge their laptops and/or portable test gear.
@szszg6 жыл бұрын
Such a nicely organized workspace. Thumbs up!
@Mikej15926 жыл бұрын
yeay van tour!!! the tour I never knew I wanted, but I do
@wwsxa396 жыл бұрын
Looks like the interior of the old BT Vivaro/Transit vans (before they changed the layout) with some very useful additions. I like the addition of the can/bottle racks. I can't stand not being able to lay my hands on something I'm sure I have and spend a lot of time looking for it just to find I haven't got it. Compartmenting stuff takes up extra room but saves time.
@matthewcollis-long52336 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you refer to light bulbs, not lamps, as so many sparks insist on doing. 👍🏿
@AllenHart9995 жыл бұрын
Water heater looks amazing, Another great video.
@jamesdiver21835 жыл бұрын
what a nice guy.
@ASQUITHZ94 жыл бұрын
That's one great thing about sparky's they can do all the fancy bits without blowing the van up I miss working on jobs with sparks on board I'm not too bad with h/hold electrics but 12 volt van stuff they have more relays etc than the Olympics and way too complicated wiring.Nice layout kid keep your eyes peeled I had a Londoner work for me once he said it was a waste of time passing his test and arranging Scaffolding for a job down the smoke, was more involved than the D Day landings.
@samuelsharland85017 жыл бұрын
This makes me want to gut my van and start over. Top notch!
@GameOfTobes6 жыл бұрын
Love the sink and hot water in the back! Super handy :D
@frugalprepper6 жыл бұрын
That's a really efficient and organized setup.
@StreuB16 жыл бұрын
The TealWash is the coolest thing I have ever seen in my life. I will be trying to source one of these in the US for when I am out and about doing outdoors things. So cool!!!
@bhprodz7084 жыл бұрын
I have the same and I love it so much for me is the best van
@R1get6 жыл бұрын
That order inside the van makes me go all tingly, love it!
@yeety12083 жыл бұрын
Same LOL
@richardmonti6017 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always! I love the sink at the back ;)
@theawakening8456 жыл бұрын
Seriously organised van well done mate im an electrician but ive gone over to the dark side and install fire alarms now , need to get my van racked out its a big problem finding things and all the time adds up hunting around for gear constantly. Great videos though tom nice to see someone take pride in what they do and some of the best easy watching ekectrical videos out there nice one !
@bellybuttonfishkisses6195 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour, fantastic!
@zedman4427 жыл бұрын
Nicely organised. The sink is a nice touch only concern I would have is disposing of the soiled water. I'd probably store it then tip it down the nearest drain not storm drain.
@thomasnagy7 жыл бұрын
From what i gather you can buy from them the waste containers but i think they are only for the Mercedes Sprinter 5T vans. I guess i could fabricate a container as there is a fair bit of room under the back of the van by the towbar mountings - but its all time. it did cross my mind too though. ;-)
@Spookyb3296 жыл бұрын
The whole interior is from an Openreach van, with the exception of the handwash, the smaller organiser trays and the aerosol/silicone holders. (If the front bit is from a Sky van, its the same) The locker is for laptops and testers. The ladder rack is not Openreach, however they are also good, two ladder positions and if you ask a BT engineer, they'll probably show you the rope system that allows the ladders to be put on the van without climbing on the roof or messing with straps. Many of the BT vans have a full length 'loft' area for long/bulky items.
@alexanderroth91535 жыл бұрын
Love to see these small vans in the US.
@MultiArrie5 жыл бұрын
Ford Transit connect is even smaller.
@imadadbestjobintheworld52596 жыл бұрын
I think that locked compartment with the power is where they keep the meter for getting a signal on the sky dishes it connects to the lnb module on the front of the dish
@robb20566 жыл бұрын
OMG I love that rolling knee pad. Could have used that on many termination jobs
@county5827 жыл бұрын
Great stuff I plan on re-shelving mine at Christmas holidays I'm definitely gonna look for those tilt bins you have in the back
@thomasnagy7 жыл бұрын
i think you can get them on ebay from memory. worth a look, as there is usually some second hand ones floating about.
@stevendobson91357 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always thanks Tom, next you should review the different coffees that you buy (Costa, prett, wild bean cafe) lol
@thomasnagy7 жыл бұрын
i think that might piss off a small percentage of people my friend ;-)
@SilverCymbal5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I love to see the setup over there in the UK. Really gives me great inspiration for my channel. Thanks for sharing
@kingcamdyn79763 жыл бұрын
Instablaster.
@imasparky36567 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@ireviewtech4you8257 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Tom. Thanks so much
@yeety12083 жыл бұрын
Epic layout lovin it
@AmauryJacquot5 жыл бұрын
that hot water generator is brilliant !
@train49054 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed thankyou.
@joshuasturt42426 жыл бұрын
I've never been a fan of people making vans sporty like transits with the strips and things like that. But great video really interesting
@AlexGreyhead6 жыл бұрын
Tom, @1m25s - you need a disk lock that goes round the whole steering wheel - with bar-style locks, thieves will cut through the foam and inner bar of the steering wheel and then simply pull the lock off through the gap :( They're more unwieldy but a hell of a lot better at preventing thieving tossers.
@Phertown6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic bit of kit
@J11DNO6 жыл бұрын
Great video, big Clive let us know about your channel, look forward to going through the other videos!
@watchviewer6 жыл бұрын
Really well laid out.
@garethfox65377 жыл бұрын
Great video Tomas thanks very much, given me so many ideas to play with in the works van. Next request is any chance you can do something showing your tools, power tools testing equipment. Looking for ideas to what I'll be needing to have on the van Chears
@asef6987 жыл бұрын
garethf fox do u want to be tom?
@garethfox65377 жыл бұрын
ashley sefton Not at all just trying to get ideas on tools sparkys carry on a day to day. I’m doing my level 2 part p course and starting to work as a maintenance guy for a building company after Christmas.
@ianstevens35817 жыл бұрын
garethf fox Good luck !
@stevenpiggott33545 жыл бұрын
Beast of a van
@realworldcarpentryremodeli58685 жыл бұрын
I’m always surprised to hear how high the level of theft is in London.
@mrbadger99206 жыл бұрын
I have a small transit connect van which is racked out and have find myself forgetting that there is not much space for larger items when I am trying to get a drum of swa in at the wholesalers car park. I have a eberspacher handwash in the back which comes in handy occasionally. The thing I think you may be missing is a small inverter to give yourself a charging point.
@francisfuzzynips9026 жыл бұрын
Neat, I like it, but why would you drive around with loose unpackaged light bulbs?
@richardjones55346 жыл бұрын
You mentioned a work bench, the keter collapsable work bench is the best I know of they have vids on KZbin
@propman18234 жыл бұрын
this van is amazing
@Rob019786 жыл бұрын
Given me inspiration to go tidy the back of my van tomorrow hahaha
@robertasjonevicius89444 жыл бұрын
Top on your league my man you are.
@rafaeldantas8237 жыл бұрын
Very good video Tomas thanks👍
@harveysmith1006 жыл бұрын
Good set up Thomas, thanks for sharing. What van are you looking at next? I only ask because you work in London and a good turning circle is important. Go test drive the new Mercedes Vito, it is rear wheel drive which gives it an amazing tight turning circle. Good engines too.
@neilfrancis96346 жыл бұрын
That is one tidy van right there 👌🏻
@darren04056 жыл бұрын
The locker was used by BT Openreach the power and sponge was for your laptop you had to lock away on site and charge at the same time
@johnmoxley91616 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT SET UP!!
@MagnetechSolidSolutions6 жыл бұрын
I had a VW caddy, found I was climbing over to get things from the back. Have now an 07 rear wheel transit L3H2 and it's just too big for a sparky. Every day is struggle getting in and out of it with its high rear floor So I 've ordered the same van but crew cabbed and front wheel drive for the extra inner height of around 7 inches. See how that goes.
@frankieobrien32647 жыл бұрын
Impressive video Thomas. Very well organised! I have one of those portable LED lights as well, well worth 22 quid from Screwfix I have to say, excellent bit of kit in dark confined spaces. (Electrical Improver from South East London I am... I'll be far happier once my NVQ and AM2 is completed). Thanks for all the video uploads, they're interesting to watch and to a fair extent educational also in terms of how you explain the work you're carrying out as an experienced Spark. It's brilliant to see Sparks who genuinely take some pride in the work they do as oppose to poor quality cowbow work, not rare unfortunately!
@masterblaster200066 жыл бұрын
I've got the same light too, only I found mine after it had been left behind on a local garage forcourt. Didn't take long to find a charger for it! Ha ha
@masonbradley18126 жыл бұрын
Wow that's propper organised for a guy's work van. Great video
@chrisrix76456 жыл бұрын
Mason Bradley n
@jackrobertson12345676 жыл бұрын
Awesome van set up
@K21_KXW6 жыл бұрын
Ever thought of fitting a glazers style rack to the offside of the van for large bits of materials etc
@andygalindo89784 жыл бұрын
Sweeeeeet set-up.
@mattlatham873 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old vid and the guy is talking about securing the van. You can still get into these vans in under 5 seconds even with the factory deadlock activated.
@sahiska4 жыл бұрын
I’m like..the most basic girl, know nothing about cars or vans..but maaan, did i enjoy this video! Nice job
@keitho776 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom. Just found your channel. Nicely kitted out van. Subscribed.
@toobglued4 жыл бұрын
tell us more about the sink. this is brilliant . cannot locate on amazon or youtube. name of this unit? obviously a UK product. curious. thanks
@harveysmith1006 жыл бұрын
First comment is for all the lads with work vans. There are teams, who move around and just target tradesmen's vans. The value of tools and equipment is so high now. Certain area's are hot spots. Holiday Inn Heathrow. 4 times I have had my van broken into there. I know Sky and a few other large companies put there guys up there so I wanted to let people know. Ford locks are bad due to skeleton keys being widely for sale on the net which open any van.
@iwtommo5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up
@--JohnDoe7 жыл бұрын
Very organized.
@ccrino95256 жыл бұрын
Very organised top notch.
@radketim6 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know they sold milwaukee in GB... great tools
@SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers4 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee, the Hong Kong brand?
@nivea1236 жыл бұрын
wow cool video, thanks for sharing!
@robertchapman47266 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic
@bethanybirch39276 жыл бұрын
Well organised Van...am watching ur video from China..
@jam996 жыл бұрын
Love your 'made more financial sense' justification for paying £600 for new tyres rather than £450. Lol. Fantastic vid.