When it All Goes Wrong | ØY43

[@Walkera22e]

You know a video is good when 48 minutes feels like 5 minutes to watch :) Excellent as always.

[@corymac]

Wow, thanks! We appreciate it! We have a fantastic team behind the scenes 🎬😁👍🏼

[@peteb3365]

thats because your watched it on x16 due to corys harmonica playing

[@Kennytyrer3989]

I always use x 32 speed much more enjoyable experience .... only messing Cory love yer really

[@mcdonnell761]

Can't echo the "be nice to tradespeople" comment enough. I had 3 joiners and 2 sparkies in replacing the windows in my house and fitting a new db a few months ago. I moved the mini fridge from my office into the living room and everyday we made sure it was filled with milk and snacks for them. Came back one night to find out they had not only finished the job to an exceptional standard but had also fixed a couple of faults they had found and also put up the blind and curtains in the babies room for nothing. I've hired them all abck several times for more jobs.

[@corymac]

Yep, being kind will work out for the best!

[@ethanpowell3203]

Blurring Cory’s pants on the roof had me ROFL 😂

[@corymac]

Tbh, the first edit cut, without the blur I almost spat out my breakfast, it was a choice between an explicit content logo, or a blur 😶‍🌫️

[@AdrianMcDaid]

Maybe there will be an unedited version 😊

[@timahad5165]

I genuinely learn a ton from watching your vids! One of the main takeaways from this vid was always squat test a new pair of shorts before leaving the house.

[@corymac]

🤣🤣🤣 Everyday is a school day

[@samayre]

Great video cory and fantastic job looking forward to the next one

[@corymac]

Thanks 👍!! We appreciate you commenting

[@thomjg]

Wow, I absolutely loved this video and the short film format. Can't wait for the fan convertion video!

[@corymac]

Thanks Mate!!! It’s coming, some time in the next decade is how it’s feeling at this rate though 🤣👍🏼

[@marktubeie07]

I felt like the start 01:09 was the beginning of a 'Blue Peter' episode ! _(thanks Chester)_ That 'solar skirt' is superb indeed. Also I'll chime in: could you stop talking about the job & get on with the absolute rubbish !😉 TEAM, TEAM, TEAM - that's the key and you have it Cory!! Possibly THE best vid you guys have done - footage, editing & sound design would have taken an eternity, A+ from me 🤗

[@corymac]

Thanks so much mate! We really appreciate the love, especially from someone in the industry! We have a great gang 🎥🎬🎢

[@nitt3rz]

Yayyyy more of Chester's craziness! Great people attract even greater people, that's why you've got the people you have.

[@corymac]

Thanks so much! I’m very lucky to have good friends! 😁👍🏼

[@ChickenWizy]

Probably your best video yet imo Cory, good job man

[@corymac]

Thanks so much Mr Chicken!! 🐥

[@artisanelectrics]

29:45 Am I the only one who got Chesters “Were going on a bear hunt” joke 👀 😂

[@corymac]

Bearly anyone gets a good joke nowadays

[@corymac]

Get it?

[@eastrenewables]

Going to catch a big one? Think it’s why it’s pixelated 😮

[@joesouthgate]

Feels like a bit of a Clarkson's Farm inspiration was going on here, and I love it! Well done, best video you've produced to date team 👍

[@corymac]

Thanks so much mate. Props to the editing team & Åse’s filming!

[@WillsB3]

I was going to say the same thing! Excellent video Cory and team 🎉

[@corymac]

Thanks @willsb3 ! Much appreciated ⚡️🐄🎢

[@tcpnetworks]

What a fantastic piece of work, gang. Perfect story, perfect videography, nice people. Perfect.

[@corymac]

Thank you very much! The gang are amazing! 🎥 🎬🎢

[@IanFarquharson2]

Entertaining as always. Let us know what the dno did about the pre wiring for a grow garage?

[@corymac]

Thanks Ian!! I’m not sure, the neighbour didn’t seem too fussed when I told her about the situation, and gave her the phone number

[@grantpatterson1441]

Fantastic video, well edited for entertaining viewing, and as usual spot on job.

[@corymac]

Thank you very much! We have a great team 🤩

[@M0PAX]

You have great team of guys to call on. Love watching, Chester just cracks me up 😂

[@corymac]

We’re super fortunate and proud! 🐄⚡️🦅

[@wolvolad25]

Always amazing videos, very high production values

[@corymac]

Much appreciated! The editors & gang work hard 😁👍🏼

[@RandomName1145]

Cory getting 141K subs in 18 months and Nick Bundy having 104K after nearly 6 years 👀 💀

[@jk-8761]

Nick is focusing on sponsors now I think, it seems a good exit plan if he wants to retire from the limelight with a few €€€

[@HA05GER]

Do you recommend a solar diverter that is independent and doesnt need to be integrated to say solar edges system. I have solar on my house but its not my house. Its on the old fit system so doesnt really matter what i consume. We have hours of the dsy even with ac running that we are exporting around a kw at peak times. Also like today weare exporting loadsbut its not warm enough for the ac so id rather take advantage of it. Thanks

[@corymac]

Yeah! It can work, if you don’t have DC coupled batteries it’ll work well. Check out the My energi eddi. If you need us to fit it, ping us an email!

[@HA05GER]

@@corymac cheers appreciate that.

[@vincehutt7616]

Great video as usual had Cory and his team install solar and battery storage at my home very professional and great people as well

[@corymac]

It was a pleasure to work for you Vince! 🌭☕️

[@richrowley8355]

Fantastic video Cory. Loving the content

[@corymac]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks so much for watching

[@jk-8761]

Hilarious, educational, and outstanding quality. Good work team. I love KZbin ❤

[@corymac]

Thanks so much! We appreciate you watching and commenting

[@ForTheBirbs]

That was simply stunning Cory and crew! Faint whisperings of old TV series like Dad's Army with the "You've been watching" end.... 🎉❤😂😅😊

[@corymac]

Thanks Jimbo!!! 🦢😁👍🏼

[@LP92LEO]

Love the content Cory I’ve been watching you since you worked with Jordan at Artisan! Really knowledgeable spark, these guys who work with you are very lucky! Great working environment, makes the whole difference! 🤙🏼😁

[@corymac]

Thanks man! I appreciate the support 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@metalhead2550]

Great job team! Enjoyed watching this whole thing!

[@corymac]

Thanks 🤩🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@owls275]

Absolutely brilliant video!

[@corymac]

Glad you enjoyed it! The editor worked hard on this one!

[@Ruudi05]

Good lively video indeed! Doesn't the solarskirt block panel cooling? It doesn't allow air thru. But it looks better I agree.

[@corymac]

This model of skirt has chimney holes drilled in the top 😄👍🏼

[@YhSparks]

Great content as always. Where did you pick up all your knowledge around smart home kit etc? As a qualified spark whos been working with PLCs and controls for the last 7 years i feel like it should be obvious, but would like to know where to go to actually start getting my head into it all, brand specific etc.

[@corymac]

Just from working with Oliver from chilli, and from KZbin! 🤓👍🏼

[@jameskey1538]

Don't let the building inspector see the video, you not meant to drill kingspan😂😂

[@jayjolley9258]

He's signed the job off now too late 😂😂

[@corymac]

Uh oh 🫣😶‍🌫️

[@nickp3270]

i need to say i had the hardest light pull today and i did chesters knot and it is one of the reasons i was even able to get this cord to the junction box i almost cried tears of joy after so thank you

[@corymac]

We cried tears of joy, seeing this comment… thanks nick!! 🤩🎢⚡️🐄

[@AGRElectrics]

there is one SY cable that is no basec approved... still gash and goes rusty in about 3 days

[@Electronzap]

Very fun video. I want to build something practical like a BBQ area, garden shed, or something, with a roof over it to place solar. Having a roof made so that you can just clamp solar onto it sounds ideal.

[@corymac]

You can make the roof out of a steel frame and bi-facial panels!

[@Electronzap]

@@corymac that's a good idea, I live in Minnesota, so the snow reflects a lot of light in winter even when it is overcast.

[@corymac]

There’s a lot of studies now ( I’m doing my own as we speak too ) on how it can make a difference even with relatively non reflective surfaces underneath such as paving stones. Worth checking out!

[@Electronzap]

@@corymac yeah that'd be fun to do. I watch a lot of solar videos but haven't seriously crunched the numbers yet. I have just been trying to think of an adjustable and preferably portable solar panel mounting system that will be more decorative than a normal solar panel setup. Lots of my neighbors BBQ, so if I could make a patio that is shaded (with solar panels) and has storage (for LiFePO4, inverters, etc.), I am 95% certain that the neighbors would be impressed instead of annoyed at how it looks from the street. Only 1 neighbor who I have never met has a DIY solar setup for years now consisting of toddler strollers (buggies).

[@judithkitchingman4419]

Is the 5kw inverter going to be enough now?

[@corymac]

Yes! It’s an easy west split. You can oversize those inverters 190%, and with DC coupled batteries, anything it can’t handle will be stored

[@Simondofficial]

I've only watched 50 seconds so far but holy cows the editing is absolutely fantastic!

[@Simondofficial]

is that the veto pro pac tom got that you couldn't sell on facebook? xD

[@corymac]

Thanks Simon!!! I with pass it along to the team ⚡️⚡️

[@corymac]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jk-8761]

⁠the cows 🐄🤣🤣🤣🤣🐄🐄🐄

[@corymac]

4 years later I’ve understood the pun. Bravo, bravo 👏

[@paulwood2329]

You are using the hot water tank as a dump load?

[@corymac]

Pretty much!!! 😁👍🏼

[@Christopher_S]

6:30 I really thought you were Santa for a second there! EDIT: I suppose you were kind-of with the 30 day free trial, without needing a credit card haha!

[@corymac]

🤣🤣🤣👍🏼

[@o.kgonzales6055]

That Solar Skirt looks absolutely gorgeous on that roof. I’ve seen this just in time for a system I am planning 🙌

[@corymac]

You should! Our customer is over the moon with it, and from the road it’s super inconspicuous 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Theresnosequel]

It would be interesting to compare the panels' temperatures with and without the "solar skirts." Heat is the enemy of PV panels' efficiency and lifetime. Do the microinverters on the PV panels have a temperature sensor?

[@MyCousinVinny]

Absolutely amazing format, really enjoyed that one!

[@corymac]

Glad you enjoyed it! We’re trying some new things the next few months!

[@JensenPGATourDriven]

Great content guys, really enjoy, watching and learning ⚡️👊

[@corymac]

Great to hear! Thanks Jensen!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼👏

[@mehstg1319]

Channelling your inner Richard OBrien with that harmonica.

[@corymac]

😂😂😂

[@mehstg1319]

@@corymac going to need a “toooo the crystal dome in the next video…”

[@judebrown4103]

What a lovely team you have there Cory, shout out to your camera lady too. Why would anyone not be kind to tradesmen? I've always got the kettle on if I have people in, the only trouble I've had is I've had some very odd tradesmen in... pound to a penny if i go to our wonderful bakers and get some yummies, the guy I have in doesn't want it and I have to eat it myself. For the next few days, nothing but pastries, I ask you, what is a girl to do?!😋 One of your best videos chaps, didnt seem anywhere near long enough, could have watched another fifty minutes and not noticed the time go by. You look after yourselves and ill look forward to the next one.👍

[@corymac]

Ahh you’re too Kind! Thanks Jude! I agree on the treatment of tradesmen, but you’d be surprised! I think it’s just how you were raised 😅😅

[@Jonbuildz]

The usual saying was 2 guys 1 cup, but this is 3 guys one hot tub....... ermm.... love you as always Cory.

[@metamoney5213]

Great Video!!!

[@corymac]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@remog38]

Cory excellent, great production, quality .

[@corymac]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting David! 🎢🎥⚡️

[@andrewsimms1382]

That Intruder Alarm at 43:13 is wireless system, at most likely on 2 8 cores going into it, one for a keypad I seen and maybe a siren.

[@tomthewanderer]

Literally up there with the best of KZbin 😀

[@corymac]

You’re too kind!!!

[@dibertnz415]

Real dictators, great podcast haha. Loving the content on the channel, long form videos are great.

[@corymac]

Glad you like them! ( have you seen real pirates yet? 🏴‍☠️)

[@dibertnz415]

@@corymac nope but I’ll definitely check it out

[@ianlove3]

Great vlog well done all of you.

[@corymac]

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@edmondcheung]

Pour sprite onto the a standing rolled steel roof works wonders for grip, goes without saying this only works on a dry day. Trainers tend to offer much better grip too

[@corymac]

That’s absolutely genius 🤯

[@don1mclean]

Absolutely epic job & video!

[@corymac]

🤩⚡️🎥🐄🎢

[@matt87croft]

Real dictators is a great podcast!

[@corymac]

I’m so glad someone spotted that 🤣👍🏼. Nice to have a man of taste over here!!

[@pederb82]

Neat. Job well done!

[@corymac]

Thank you!

[@kevinhenryviii]

Thoroughly enjoyable. ❤

[@corymac]

Thanks Kevin!! 🐄🎬⚡️

[@iantaylor6858]

Best video yet

[@corymac]

Thanks Ian! We’re trying something new

[@evans1978]

Chester, no one can use a ladder as bad as Cory!!

[@corymac]

Too right!!

[@shakermaker6879]

Most well spoken sparks I’ve ever heard 👍

[@tcpnetworks]

@4:19 Thanks for hiding your chap... Hi Dan!

[@corymac]

💀💀💀

[@d33dub]

Weirdly the blur made my look even more at the lunchbox.

[@corymac]

😶‍🌫️😂😂😂

[@AndrewCohen-y3t]

The Solar Skirt looks great - but won't it considerably reduce convection under the panels, and thus lead to them running hotter and so the panels degrading faster?

[@corymac]

They have vents in the top and bottom to encourage ventilation 😄👌

[@gcewing]

Kopex sounds like something electricians use when they don't want to admit how bad things are.

[@corymac]

I appreciate this comment more than I have appreciated a comment in a long time 🤣🤣🤣

[@thetruth6693]

Best in the game you lot 👏👏👏👏👏

[@corymac]

Learning every day! But thank you 🤩🎢🐄

[@barrieshepherd7694]

Great video. A quick removal of the alarm panel cover would have shown that it was wireless and if there were any wires there.

[@corymac]

Hindsite eh 🤣👍🏼

[@barrieshepherd7694]

@@corymac Oh Yeah!! We all have plenty of it for others - but bomb out when we should be using it ourselves ! Still a great video!

[@corymac]

Thanks mate! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🎢🎥

[@davidreason8334]

alarm is a wifi system but you can never be too safe

[@akosacs01]

Best wishes to Tom, decent dude

[@corymac]

Toms great!! I’ll pass it along 🙏🏼⚡️🎢

[@shanepotticary9238]

Regarding 31:00, this is gonna sound really random but back when I did my A-Level's I had this app to 'assist (defo not cheat)' on maths work called PhotoMath but ended up keeping it because it allows you to use your camera with the torch on and works great for inspecting areas like that with your iphone without having to record a video to use the torch and camera at the same time and worry about deleting the vid after or if ur low on storageor dig out your ferret cam. Just click the flash icon at the bottom and away you go. And its a great calculator should you need it lmao. Also, one of your best vids Cory, really felt like something you would watch on the telly. Props to you and the entire team for the amazing work, filming and editing! And happy fathers day to all the dads out there!

[@corymac]

Thanks mate!!

[@jurassicsparks5220]

Next level… Even Nagys return can’t top this…

[@corymac]

Wooo, thanks mate!! 👍🏼🎢⚡️

[@corymac]

BTW - are you based in swannage? I see a Jurassic sparks van there often!

[@jurassicsparks5220]

@@corymac I know of the bloke you’re referring too. But I’m based in Australia and trade under a different name now. Just haven’t updated my YT profile yet

[@ATDisc]

Wasnt this house on Grand designs?

[@corymac]

Potentially! I am not too sure 😁👍🏼

[@eastrenewables]

With a wardrobe like that I was lucky not to be there that day 😂

[@corymac]

You’re just jealous of the Patagonia hat and latex shorts combo

[@eastrenewables]

Jealous probably not the words I would use but yeah definitely you need to up your hat game 😅

[@jamienorth1021]

That alarm is a pyronix enforcer mate, wireless alarm so the possibility of cables being in the way very slim, however it can accommodate a few cables. I’m surprised they’ve put it that close to a DB 😬

[@corymac]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jamienorth1021]

Great vid btw!!

[@corymac]

Thanks Jamie!!

[@HandyC]

"she cooked you all dinner" Umm that's an Indian takeaway matey haha

[@corymac]

That was actually the night I ordered, she cooked the night before, good spot!!! 🦅 👁️😂👍🏼

[@wallyhall]

The DNO left outside on the house - I dug one up that had been buried by builders on an extension. Still live, 3 phase, wrapped in a plastic bag. Scary moment - when I realised what I was holding (complete with copper fuse contacts exposed from where the spade had gone clean through the old brittle plastic).

[@corymac]

That’s insane!!! What did they do about it?

[@corymac]

Imagine in big rain pour that would have been a deadly puddle

[@wallyhall]

@@corymac well, we rang the emergency number. Guy turns up in a van - flashy lights - pristine high vis and sunglasses - stands 5ft from the hole and declares “that’s electrics alright. Don’t touch it.” …. Walks to his van to retrieve a danger sign, tosses it into the hole, and said someone will be alone to resolve it 😂 Couple of days later, 3 man crew roll up to terminate the supply properly and rebury it deep. Some sort of resin poured cap iirc. Presumably standard process for removal of such things? Apparently builders are notorious for it - there’s (as you describe) these “leaky spots” all over the country.

[@SpNick3]

Is this house in Leicestershire by any chance?

[@corymac]

It’s in Cornwall 😶‍🌫️😉

[@user-oz7mv2sn8r]

Hmm, there's a house in Leicestershire with a very similar layout, same design with the exact same road next to it😂

[@nickhickson8738]

@@user-oz7mv2sn8r I thought Cambridge was mentioned in that video but cannot remember to what it referred.

[@ConfidentialMeerkat]

AH! So it was you guys working on that house, darn if I'd known that I'd have come and snuck into the video lol would absolutely love to get this setup but grandparents arnt keen on the idea of batterys cause of the ev business and a neighbour exaggerating about one nearly burning down the house, the control board burnt out cause an installer fault but thats cooked it for any more solar ideas for this house now! We're sending kw's of electric out cause we just can't use it enough, but then pay a load at night madness!

[@corymac]

You should have said hi! Next time 😁

[@tcpnetworks]

@38:15 Looks suspiciously like an Australian Barmah Squashy Fullgrain! The perfect hat for use with a Oilskin.

[@corymac]

It’s actually a Nepalese hard back Bali for gap year half grain

[@corymac]

But it’s an easy mistake to make

[@tcpnetworks]

@@corymac They look close..

[@jk-8761]

P.S - Dan, Chester & Tom are great!!! Edit - good for you gifting the toolbag!

[@corymac]

The best!

[@Koopris]

Solar diversion is great, use it myself, but typically it gives you hot water at the end of the day. That might not suit when the household uses most hot water. With battery and solar diverter you can dump from battery > water overnight/early morning. So you get hot water for morning showers and a battery with low SoC ready to soak up day time watts. Can also employ a technique where you start dumping to water before hitting 100% SoC. On a sunny day with a large system a solar diverter can't consume all excess.

[@corymac]

It’s a good tip, although I find my tank is so insulated, once heated it lasts ages!

[@Koopris]

Yeah they hold their heat well. Lots of factors: tank size, usage patterns. Hard part is the interaction with the gas boiler so the system as a whole can make the most of excess solar.

[@keiththesparky]

Always good to watch Llando Norris and his pit crew in action 🤔😙😉

[@corymac]

I don’t see the resemblance 😂🤣

[@carlwalker88]

Can you get pig milk??🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrishorrocks4882]

It's a wireless alarm panel! Chances are there are no alarm cables hidden in the plaster

[@metamoney5213]

Its a wireless alarm no cables 👍

[@cjkokay]

Still laugh how you in UK still get excited about the earth sure cable when ever since doing my apprenticeship in 86

[@corymac]

We’re the most stubborn country when it comes to progress in regs 🤣

[@swedishchefdave49]

On My water heater I just put a timer to turn on at peak midday sun and off at 6, it was A big tank so knew it would Last all day for all use, plus my house is in Spain so it gets Loads More sun

[@corymac]

Sounds good!

[@brettcotter3459]

Awsome videos 👌👍

[@corymac]

Thanks Brett!

[@mfx1]

I may or may not know of people who have taken advantage of "forgotten" DNO connections. I would 100% be taking advantage of that three phase connection.

[@davidcassidy2944]

Try to install a Willis heater instead of using the immersion. It will fill the tank with hot rather than just above the immersion

[@corymac]

That’s a good idea! 👍🏼

[@James.99.]

43:15 Cory that’s a wireless alarm so would have been no cable to worry about

[@corymac]

Hindsite 😂

[@James.99.]

@@corymac haha love it, smashed it again though 🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@maxking3]

Man, this is such a nice project. Why didn’t they go for a smart system when designing it. KNX & DALI would have reduced cabling, while delivering scene-based, human-centric lighting and presence detection across the building. It is so sad to see that UK sparks & architects just have no clue about 21st century digital electrics.

[@Lovett29]

Alarm panel is a wireless one only mains so shouldn’t be any cables behind

[@corymac]

Thank you!

[@Lovett29]

@@corymac no problem I no you would of already put on adj wall but if you have anything else to install in future there no reason you can’t go on top

[@peteb3365]

you dont need to grind burrs down they actually benificial when you tighten it up, cuts in thewasher

[@corymac]

It just feels a sin to leave any metal sharp!

[@marymadigan9707]

Fab job guys 😊

[@corymac]

Thanks Mary!! 🎥⚡️🎢

[@jk-8761]

Good to see DMH Dan back again

[@FatDadofTarkov]

Solar skirting is very cool. Havnt seen it used in US.

[@corymac]

It’s awesome! And keeps all the birds at bay

[@nickhickson8738]

Au contraire. Doesn't it make the panels overheat as it restricts air flow although I see that these had some holes for the entry of small birds to nest.

[@TheVivaashley]

I believe that pyramid alarm was wireless so other than mains there more than likely isn’t any wires

[@corymac]

Hindsite eh? 🤣👍🏼

[@wallyhall]

You were at midsummer wholesale on Cambridge! I work next door! If I’d known, you could have had a cuppa and see some synthetic DNA magic!

[@corymac]

That sounds awesome! What is that?!

[@wallyhall]

@@corymac We’re the other half of their buiding - we share the back bit where you were parked up loading the panels. It’s all science labs and tech inside. Our company is Evonetix - synthetic DNA production. Think 3D printer - but DNA and not plastic models 🙂. It’s the most interesting paid gig I’ve had so far!

[@johnroberts6251]

When you blow the brick when drilling, as you did. Glue the piece back with Mitre Bond (super glue and activator) and nobody will ever know.😉

[@corymac]

Sneaky sneaky 😁🥸

[@nickhickson8738]

Crikey! This house did not have a heat pump! How primitive.😁

[@corymac]

I’m mid process of digging into the realms of heat pumps!

[@andysnowden4605]

SY isn't approved, but neither is your Ultra cables according to ECA. Hence its supposed to be marked as a departure on your certs. Always fun watching your videos!

[@corymac]

Thanks Andy! 😁⚡️🎢🐄

[@jasong7374]

Thanks for the warning at the start, I have taken my brave pills and am ready to go

[@corymac]

You’re welcome, I don’t wanna catch a lawsuit 👮‍♀️

[@TeamFoxhoundUK]

With such a big job, why aren't all the materials ordered in advance of the job?

[@corymac]

I wasn’t originally planning on all the inside work, but had a last minute shuffle 🔀 , and then had some spec changes on the work. Also, I’m working on being less chaotic 🤣👍🏼

[@TeamFoxhoundUK]

@@corymac fair enough, put that bit of info in next time so I'm not judging 🤣

[@corymac]

Judge away, there’s room for improvement 😂

[@MistaTerps]

Did you really have to pixel out your junk hanging out of your shorts? 😂👊

[@corymac]

I watched the first edit and almost spat out my cornflakes, it was necessary