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Nick's Projects
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2016
Hi, I'm Nick. I'm by no means a professional installer, repairer or builder of any kind. This said, I do enjoy a bit of DIY and usually get some pretty decent results. :o)
My films show a wide variety of projects that usually step slightly outside of the normal stuff, delivering serious enhancements to my vehicles or making lasting repairs etc. Each video is different, there's no common theme, just expect a video for pretty much any job I decide to tackle!
Hopefully you'll find my films clear to follow and useful if you're planning similar projects too. I love this stuff. If you're reading this, I guess you do too....
My films show a wide variety of projects that usually step slightly outside of the normal stuff, delivering serious enhancements to my vehicles or making lasting repairs etc. Each video is different, there's no common theme, just expect a video for pretty much any job I decide to tackle!
Hopefully you'll find my films clear to follow and useful if you're planning similar projects too. I love this stuff. If you're reading this, I guess you do too....
Replacing external power socket on a camper van, caravan or motorhome for under £20
This is a really simple, quick film showing how you can replace a damaged 240v hook-up socket on a motorhome, caravan or camper van. This film relates specifically to the Autotrail Tribute T669, but should prove really useful to anyone planning a similar project.
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Replace Your Own UPVC Door Hinges and Save £££
มุมมอง 81K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Is your door catching when you open or close it? Has it dropped in the frame? My door is really old and really heavy, but replacing the existing Butt Hinges with new Flag Hinges has given it a totally new lease of life! This video shows you how I completed the task in just 3 hours with occasional help from a friend and no specialist tools. I saved hundreds on this project and you can too! Links...
Easy Outdoor Heated Seats - 240v - Low wattage & Highly Effective!
มุมมอง 1.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
This project has been a great success. The video will show you step by step how I converted my six-seater outdoor dining set to feature individually controlled heated pads for each chair. Compared with other outdoor heating methods, this project uses up to 70% less power and does a better job! Do let me know how you get on if you attempt a similar project :o) Links to everything I used are belo...
How To Install A UK Electric Bidet (Japanese style) Toilet - Brookpad Spashlet 1300RB
มุมมอง 26K4 ปีที่แล้ว
This is a great little project and not too much for anyone to take on. It's made a massive difference to my life already! A definite bathroom upgrade! Buy yours with DISCOUNTED LINKS BELOW.... This is a genuine review following my own purchase, but if you use these links to buy yours, I may get a little something in return.... Thank you! :o) Buy yours here - some great discounts on the 1300RB m...
Apple CarPlay, Subwoofer & Rear Speaker Install in a Fiat Ducato Campervan
มุมมอง 9K4 ปีที่แล้ว
This was a really successful project, adding a subwoofer and two rear speakers to my Autotrail Tribute T669 using a really discreet, tidy method that delivers outstanding audio both when parked up and on the road. I also added a little switch allowing me to enjoy the stereo without having to have the ignition on. If you have a Ducato camper (especially the T669), I would seriously recommend it!...
Scratched bumper on your Volvo XC60? Try this easy upgrade! How to install a bumper guard...
มุมมอง 3.8K4 ปีที่แล้ว
I've always had issues with scratching the rear bumper lip on my XC60 when loading and unloading heavy items. I have in the past paid to have it resprayed, so was really annoyed when I scratched it again! This quick fix is brilliant. A 'factory fitted' look and feel and no more unsightly scratches! A genuine upgrade. :o) Here are links to the kit you'll need: Black rubber bumper guard: amzn.to/...
Inverter off-grid power - How to fit a microwave & home sockets in a camper, boat, caravan or car
มุมมอง 19K4 ปีที่แล้ว
This video takes you through my method of installing 240v off-grid power for sockets and a microwave in my campervan. I used a 1500w inverter, a 75ah 12v leisure battery and a rotary switch allowing me to switch all sockets and the microwave between hook-up power and the inverter feed. It works flawlessly. Do it! A serious upgrade for any camper, motorhome, boat , caravan or car. :o) See links ...
Here's how to Retrofit Apple CarPlay or Android Auto aftermarket on a Volvo XC60
มุมมอง 53K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Following on from the parking cameras install video on this channel, I've now fitted Apple CarPlay to my Volvo XC60, adding some incredible new features. You need to install the video box shown in the previous film for this to work, but it's worth the time and investment! I've had this working faultlessly and it's proving a significant upgrade to my whole driving experience in the car. There is...
Volvo XC60 Reversing and front Camera Update
มุมมอง 41K7 ปีที่แล้ว
This is just a quick update to the original film having enjoyed living with the twin camera system, without issues, for over 6 months. It shows a few tips and tricks using the Volvotech system as well as asking for your thoughts on my next XC60 project. Sadly the Volvotech site seems to be down at present. Sadly this may mean the Volvotech VBB8 system is no longer available. If you have any inf...
Volvo XC60 Front and Reversing Camera Install With Volvotech Kit
มุมมอง 341K8 ปีที่แล้ว
My buddy filmed me installing this Volvotech XC60 front and rear reversing camera kit in my 2014 Volvo XC60. It allows you to add up to three external video sources as well as the reversing camera. It will even display moving steering guides when in reverse. This walk-through is a long film, but if you're considering doing this, it'll save you a whole ton of time. It took me 12 hours all in. If...
@41:20 Those are not LEDs on the KEY1 and KEY2 wires, they're just blue rubber caps to prevent shorting the wire which you can pull off if you decide to connect these wires to your steering wheel controls..
Great Job 🎉
Got similar quotes of £350 to replace 3 hinges myself, they cost a tenner each online! and as you showed minutes to install. Even if it took an 3 hours still better to try it yourself. I am surprised however the butt hinges give issues since most doors upvc/composite come with them including my front door, they really should put much higher quality and stronger hinges in first place to avoid this sort of stress and headache. In future I will try and get better hinges on the doors.
Thanks a lot for the video. My problem is different, I just wanted to know if I could move the existing hinges and I got the info I needed from your video. Thanks
Excellent video
Cheers
Glad it was of help!
Thank you, very much appreciated.
Thanks, a lot. No idea how to take the door off/adjust the hinge. Problem sorted 👍
That’s cheap for fitting tho
I think the time has come for me to do this to my rear UPVC doors as, like you, they are completely out of adjustment. Thanks for making this video; I found it extremely helpful and informative.
Very good
Just DIY tip when offering up your door for marking, stick packets in the rebate of the door, then put your door in place,.Then mark the position of the hinges. Afterwards you can remove the packers
See you completely ignored EN1717 CAT5 requirements for the water supply that are designed to stop contaminated water getting back into your drinking water supply in the house. Hope you’ve not got sick from your toilet seat.
Only comment worth reading but 99% will not understand or know the ramifications 😢
I can't even open the door to get to the hinges
Hello im your subscriber i just want to know how is the electric bidet because i just order mine recently is it still working?
Good to see another of your videos Nick, you had gone very quiet over the past few years 😂
For the adjustment section of the flag hinges alone - much appreciated!
👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
I have a question about a door that I have that has different types of interior hinges and wonder if the door can be taken off and the hinges heightened....
Spot on! You have just done exactly what I will be doing.
Thank u 👏👏🙏🙏🙏
Very nice job. Just want to point out that a 600 watt output power (cooking power) microwave typically requires 900 - 975 watts input power. So perhaps more like around 45 to 50 min of run time. Also most vehicles have an accessory position on the key which doesn't operate fans, etc. But a separate auxiliary radio on/off switch would be a nice conveyance.
Great vid. Shame both sites dont sell them anymore.
Thank you for the video. Amazing! Will save me a lot of time and tears-
Hi nick, is havjng the socket there legal? Is it not supposed to be 3m away from sink / shower or bath?
Great video, I have 2018 XC60 with a failed reverse camera so just have to replace it, can this be done by just removing the handle and reg light assembly unplug and plug in? TIA
you ask for a local double glazing to fix front door hinge and they will tell you change the whole thing for money you dont have. Hardly any honest tradesmen left nowadays.
The way this has been installed is unsafe as there's no backflow prevention valve on the water inlet, which can lead to contamination of your drinking water with the toilet water and fecal matter. See WRAS compliance..
I’ve installed two of these now in our home and the installation instructions do not refer to this. There’s probably the appropriate valve fitted within the system.
Does it use the existing cistern to flush or is it made redundant?
The cistern still operates the flush and works completely separately from this unit.
do the cameras also function as a dashcam and record ?
I’m afraid I’ve since sold this car. But no, this unit does not offer recording capability.
Dear Nick, I‘ve just saw your two videos regarding the installations of the rear and front camera as well as the one for the Apple Car Player. I‘ve the same Volvo as you just from the year 2010 and would be interested on these two products but I don‘t know where to buy them and from which manufacture they are. That‘s why I hope that you read my message and help me on this where to get these products online. Did you bought them in the UK? I‘ve also an other question regarding the Apple Car Player. When this is connected, may I still use my GPS Car System (there’s a box to load the maps DVD’s) that came with the car when I bought it or has the Apple Car Player its own maps? When I use a USB audio Device with my mp3‘s saved on it, can I select/choose the albums to play or is it just playing automatically without have the possibility to scroll between the albums folders or titles? How do the display shows and how to change to USB Device to listening to the music, using the AUX button in the car or would I be able to choose between AUX and USB? I found a completely Apple Car Player that could interest you too, and it fits all Volvo‘s XC60 from 2009-2017. I would be great to have a video for this installation too. Here‘s the link where I found this new screen: shoptfb.com/products/volvo-xc60-android-replacement-screen?_pos=1&_sid=e082af108&_ss=r&variant=40790117515449 With the hope you will see my message and that I get an reply from you soon. Many thanks in advance and best regards, Carlos from Luxembourg P.S.: Your videos are really helpful for someone that is not a professional like me, give you 5 * for your patience to realise such long videos to show how to do it at home 👍👍👍😊
Can I just say what a great video, well explained too. The wind caught our door an broke the plastic on the side where the hinges fasten . So been looking to find out how I can fix it without costing the earth
Thanks for your videos, as we are looking to upgrade our 2017 AT tribute radio media console. Does your system allow to install individual apps such as co-pilot and park4night?
Genius...well done. I love this idea. 👍
How is it holding up?
We actually have 2 now! Working perfectly still.
Which is the unit have you fitted in? @Nick plan to do couple of things from your video. Fingers crossed
What year is your Volvo XC60? I have a 2013 Volvo XC60
Hi, great video and a great job with the door 😃 Nick, you might have just saved me from utter despair at what to do with my 20+ year old upvc french doors with old style rebatted butt hinges that ave dropped and the hinges have no vertical adjustment (so similar to your originals but with a 'leaf' that sits on the internal rebate of the door). I've had the local repair chap out, we've changed the broken hinges but I'm still stuck with a 5mm gap on one door. So I'm looking into if I can replace the old hinges with a better option. Hopefully to get a few more years out of the doors before I have to swap them out. Some questions... 1) Since fitting have the hinges held true and kept the door in alignment, besides minor adjustment? 2) Does the flag part of the hinges come in different lengths, if so how did you ascertain the correct size? 3) I take it you used the packers in the door frame to ensure the door was sitting square in the frame before marking where to drill the fixings for the flag parts of the hinges? Many thanks
Thanks so much. Glad the video was of help. I found the hinges I describe in this video have worked perfectly well with a really heavy old door. Yes, packers can help and offer more adjustment to the hinges. Since fitting them, I’ve tweaked them a couple of times, as they are fitted to a timber building which does move with extreme heat/wet weather, but they are so much better than those originally fitted.
Well done nick, always a tricky job UPVC door hinges great video👍👍👍
Просмотрел видео на одном дыхании, великолепно. I've watched your video like a blockbuster. Greetings to Southampton from St.Petersburg
Thanks for the update I could not find volvotech from Google search to get the product can you please advise the web site address in order for me to order the kit. Many thanks
Hi there. i know this is an old video but hopefully you remember. At 28.05 ish you connect your permanent live (black wire) direct to the terminal block. Does this not mean that your permanent live from hook up to the changeover switch is not now protected by the RCD? or is the black wire being fed by the RCD? Many thanks.
God, rather you than me tbh, you done so well !
An excellent video for a DIYer to follow..thank you!
This is NOT the correct way !
Hi Nick, looking into these, you had your a couple of years now is it still working well and the quality good? All the best Rob
Brilliantly crafted and clearly explained… Top Job👍🏼
I have an off grid caravan I use throughout the year. I have a leisure battery and solar panel, but no mains hookup. I'm looking at run microwave, phone charger, electric blanket. I've should I invest in an inverter or portable power pack? Thanks for the great work.
a couple of years later. how much power does it use? and what was it like?
Great video but what is the name and model number (and vendor) of the kit?