As a sparky that has been in the game 30 years, its plain to see you have used and know what works and what does not. I really enjoyed your take on things, and will be looking seriously at some of your advice. Cheers
You have been in a game for 30 years and you are looking for advice from under 30 year old kid. Interesting. I have been in electrical and air conditioning game for 40 years and I would have quite a lot advice to give to this kid.
Amazing insight into what you are doing and clear reasoning as to why. At last a straight talking channel that is not all about feeding your tool gas habit. I run a veto bag and could not be happier and like you I have a thought out selection of tools I need as these bags are far to easy to overload as you can see by all the American veto load out channels showing you exactly how to mindlessly fill your bag with things you don’t need and that will do a great job shortening your work life due to carrying too much weight around. Subscribed!
Excellent video! Love your passion; It really shows throughout every video you make. Seems like you have found the perfect balance between youtube, your own company (tools and electrical), eventhough I can imagine it is ALOT of work! Keep on grinding and keep being pround of your occupation and the work you hand over to costumers! Cheers from a Norwegian sparky.
The wera 3/8 socket set has been my favourite tool purchase, compact case to store in the tool bag and great for tight situations. Everyone slags it off but always asking to borrow it
When I showed some other worker it they thought it was gimmicky and couldn't figure out the adjustments but also said I had an advantage over other workers while using it
The double edged Knipex one has 2 different functions. Upper blade is for cutting isolation, making the cable smaller. Lower one is for the actual cut.
Good kit apart from the Boddingtons, I had them and found the tips really soft. Went to the laser etched Wera, total gimmick before settling on Klein. I’ve spent £600/£700 on screwdrivers alone in the last 10 years, I’ve had them all. Tool bags/cases are another weakness, I don’t want to add that total up, but I’ve settled ( for now ) on a Velocity Progear 2.0 as my first response kit, it works ok, small, light and easy to carry if I have to park the car and walk across town. I do use my 125mm Knipex pliers/wrench a lot alongside the 180’s and 300’s, they’ve replaced my adjustables.
Almost identical to the kit I have with me for the day to day. I did splurge on a Hellerman tie wrap gun (pricey investment, but if you're putting on upwards of 500 tie wraps in a day it's well worth it) Makes a really nice job of cutting them flush, but can be a pain sometimes to fit into places.
Couldn’t agree more about the Armour slice, it is a proper marmite tool. I think most people hate on it because they use it incorrectly! I did when I first got it! I think people over-tighten it then when they spin it it twists it all and you end up with a mess so people hate on it. When used correctly it gives a perfect cut everytime. Had the same scenario when doing a 25mm 3 core submain tip entry but had little space due to joists & pipes so a hacksaw would have been a nightmare but made the job easy.
Surprised at the missing tool from your bag, namely the Knipex electrical installation pliers- they're one of the best tool.purchases I have ever made. Great video by the way young man, loved it ! All the best to you in your career
Boddingtons do a full size blade (like a senior hacksaw blade) for the junior hacksaw instead of the flimsy bit of crap they always come with. It’s a game changer when jointing, sure it would be good for a spark as well 👍🏼
In terms of gimmicks, Top 10 avoid and Top 5 Surprisingly useful would be a good shout, especially in your unique position of not only experience but business.
Great to see the load out now I have finally got round to watching it! I too use the Boddingtons screwdrivers and the Wera 3/8 socket set. Don't have either of those insulated hacksaws though - might just have to treat myself. I have a large flat blade for the roofing screws, but lately have been using the Armeg roofing bolt driver bit, which is much better for compact spaces.
24:14 If you do cable ties with any frequency at all, you owe yourself a dedicated gun. They cut flush or even recessed and work better in confined spaces. Panduit GTS-E is great.
Enjoyed the video, interesting to see the difference in commonly used tools compared to myself in Australia. Rarely use SWA in my line of commercial and industrial work, so I don’t carry any of those tools with me. only carry 2 type of cables cutters in my bag, marvel linesman pliers which can cut 50mm cable and ratchet cutters for anything bigger. Definitely going to grab a couple of plier wrenches 👌🏼
Always had issues with hard hats, thought I’d try the Kask helmet and now I can never use anything else. Stupidly comfortable and doesn’t become cumbersome. Very well fitted so the amount of snags I’ve had has nearly disappeared
I just came across your channel, I love your load out man. I just got the veto blackout backpack from the refurbished program. I definitely have to get some knipex tools next. Appreciate the vid!
I notice all of the insulates tools. Im getting into industrial electrical maintenance. Do you think it is necessary to spend the money on the insulated??
Buy quality, buy slowly and look after your purchases because your life could depend on it. I went the Klein route, I have the insulated version of the ones shown at 13:00, the set of 5 at the time cost me £230 with lifetime warranty of which I’ve replaced a few for free already. Get a quality bag/box to look after them, dedicated pockets tend to show if something is missing, tools thrown into an open style box are easy to lose. Get a torque set of screwdrivers, I don’t see enough electricians owning a set and they should be using them now. I have the Armeg ones, Wiha have a good set too, as a maintenance engineer ( albeit a mechanical one ) I come across loose connections all the time when fault finding. Protect your eyes, hands, feet and knees, don’t lift anything heavy, get help, plenty of worn out sparks/plumbers by the time they hit 50. I’ve always protected my knees but mine are shot and I’m waiting for an operation right now - I’ve been off work all year with no money earned at all 😞 I wish someone had taken me aside as an apprentice and told me what I know now, before you know it you’ll be my age too.
Could you do an electrical toolbelt kit comparison and loudout layout? I’ve got the old blue CK electrician tool belt, but I’m after a new top quality one. But not sure where to start looking or comparing. I’m a massive veto bag fan, but need a tool belt for up high access ladder work
have you thought about a tool vest? i use the snickers 4250 and i find it much better because the loadout is spread around the body rather than all being weighted on the hips.
Just found your channel great load out video I’m a installer/service tech for gas company been looking at these back packs you think that style back pack in video would be good for plumbers tools also do a lot of emergency calls
Take a look at the Velocity Progear range of tool bags, they have a variety of designs by a heating engineer to hold soldering kits, analysers, general tools etc. There’s something for us all. I have the 2.0, it’s a small shoulder bag ( mines the orange version which I wondered could I keep it clean, and the answer is yes, easily ) which is the small one of the range. As a mobile engineer ( employed as a combustion engineer) I cover a wide range of breakdowns ( boilers, heating, plumbing, electrical ) and it’s filled with tools that I use regularly. I have other dedicated boxes but my bag is a first response general kit which will suffice for 90% of my jobs.
Why do you have so many insulated tools especially the hacksaw? I completed my apprenticeship back in 1993 and haven’t had to use insulted tools very often. I do commercial new construction, remodels, service work, plc, motor controls and automation in plants. I’ve seen and done everything, just not sure what would be different in Europe, electric is basically the same everywhere just different ways of doing things. Plus everyone has a battery bandsaws, haven’t used hacksaw since early 2000’s.
this wole kit costs more than a grand i dont know if you work as an electrician or if you advertise knipex my god i have 3 knipex tool and i have them because the were a present from friends i think you are the only guy in the world that has a full bag of knipex tools!! :D
As an electrician from the states, I recognize most of the tools he showed. But I'll be dipped if I knew what the hell a "mil" or "gland" or "trunking" or 90% of the other stuff he was talking about is.
Millimeters, stuffing gland (type of cable entry) and I don't know what else to call trunking. It's kinda like square conduit with a lid that runs along the length of it. I'm sure I've heard an American call it something else but can't remember what it was. Greets from the east of the big pond ✊🏻🏴
I'm glad you said it man, side cutters through and through for me from day one, you will find yourself using the side cutters for everything cutting, pulling stripping you name it. Plus using a side cutters is an art, most kids of today can't even use then. Pathetic
As a sparky that has been in the game 30 years, its plain to see you have used and know what works and what does not. I really enjoyed your take on things, and will be looking seriously at some of your advice. Cheers
Yes
Really? Even using insulated tools to beat things with? Lol noob
You have been in a game for 30 years and you are looking for advice from under 30 year old kid. Interesting. I have been in electrical and air conditioning game for 40 years and I would have quite a lot advice to give to this kid.
@@BobanMisevic cheap mindset
@@BobanMisevicyears doesn’t equal knowledge
Excellent video, been in the game myself for over 35 years and am impressed with your tool setup and enthusiasm!
Amazing insight into what you are doing and clear reasoning as to why. At last a straight talking channel that is not all about feeding your tool gas habit. I run a veto bag and could not be happier and like you I have a thought out selection of tools I need as these bags are far to easy to overload as you can see by all the American veto load out channels showing you exactly how to mindlessly fill your bag with things you don’t need and that will do a great job shortening your work life due to carrying too much weight around. Subscribed!
Best bag I’ve ever bought. Love my Veto storage range.
I run the same bag. Mine comes in at 19.5kg and is heavy when walking the whole site but worth having all the essentials with you. 👍
Excellent video! Love your passion; It really shows throughout every video you make. Seems like you have found the perfect balance between youtube, your own company (tools and electrical), eventhough I can imagine it is ALOT of work! Keep on grinding and keep being pround of your occupation and the work you hand over to costumers! Cheers from a Norwegian sparky.
The wera 3/8 socket set has been my favourite tool purchase, compact case to store in the tool bag and great for tight situations. Everyone slags it off but always asking to borrow it
When I showed some other worker it they thought it was gimmicky and couldn't figure out the adjustments but also said I had an advantage over other workers while using it
The double edged Knipex one has 2 different functions. Upper blade is for cutting isolation, making the cable smaller. Lower one is for the actual cut.
Good kit apart from the Boddingtons, I had them and found the tips really soft. Went to the laser etched Wera, total gimmick before settling on Klein. I’ve spent £600/£700 on screwdrivers alone in the last 10 years, I’ve had them all. Tool bags/cases are another weakness, I don’t want to add that total up, but I’ve settled ( for now ) on a Velocity Progear 2.0 as my first response kit, it works ok, small, light and easy to carry if I have to park the car and walk across town.
I do use my 125mm Knipex pliers/wrench a lot alongside the 180’s and 300’s, they’ve replaced my adjustables.
Almost identical to the kit I have with me for the day to day. I did splurge on a Hellerman tie wrap gun (pricey investment, but if you're putting on upwards of 500 tie wraps in a day it's well worth it) Makes a really nice job of cutting them flush, but can be a pain sometimes to fit into places.
Couldn’t agree more about the Armour slice, it is a proper marmite tool. I think most people hate on it because they use it incorrectly! I did when I first got it!
I think people over-tighten it then when they spin it it twists it all and you end up with a mess so people hate on it. When used correctly it gives a perfect cut everytime.
Had the same scenario when doing a 25mm 3 core submain tip entry but had little space due to joists & pipes so a hacksaw would have been a nightmare but made the job easy.
Kewtecknik blade runner is better smaller lighter and has a roller on it so smother rotation
I use a sacs tool is miles better than the armour slice
Surprised at the missing tool from your bag, namely the Knipex electrical installation pliers- they're one of the best tool.purchases I have ever made. Great video by the way young man, loved it !
All the best to you in your career
Been thinking of getting one, but WAY overpriced at least here is USA at about $75
Boddingtons do a full size blade (like a senior hacksaw blade) for the junior hacksaw instead of the flimsy bit of crap they always come with. It’s a game changer when jointing, sure it would be good for a spark as well 👍🏼
In terms of gimmicks, Top 10 avoid and Top 5 Surprisingly useful would be a good shout, especially in your unique position of not only experience but business.
It'll be interesting to see a video of all the gimmick tools you've purchased or noticed.
Great to see the load out now I have finally got round to watching it! I too use the Boddingtons screwdrivers and the Wera 3/8 socket set. Don't have either of those insulated hacksaws though - might just have to treat myself. I have a large flat blade for the roofing screws, but lately have been using the Armeg roofing bolt driver bit, which is much better for compact spaces.
I am a Boddington screwdriver user, IMO one of the best brands out there, very comfortable soft handles.
24:14 If you do cable ties with any frequency at all, you owe yourself a dedicated gun. They cut flush or even recessed and work better in confined spaces. Panduit GTS-E is great.
If you were not an electrician would you buy the normal tools or the 1000V tools for the handle and feel?
Worth to mentioning if you don’t like the armour slice then a good set of exhaust pipe cutters are really good for SWA
that Wihahammer and Hultafors as you mentioned is designed to hammer in staples. hence the flat top part of the head.
I knew I was in for a good video when I saw the red and yellow knifed handles
The backpack is Sooooo almost awesome but the top rack is such a pain it needs more headspace
Mint video mate
Enjoyed the video, interesting to see the difference in commonly used tools compared to myself in Australia.
Rarely use SWA in my line of commercial and industrial work, so I don’t carry any of those tools with me.
only carry 2 type of cables cutters in my bag, marvel linesman pliers which can cut 50mm cable and ratchet cutters for anything bigger.
Definitely going to grab a couple of plier wrenches 👌🏼
Always had issues with hard hats, thought I’d try the Kask helmet and now I can never use anything else. Stupidly comfortable and doesn’t become cumbersome. Very well fitted so the amount of snags I’ve had has nearly disappeared
Definitely interested in the metal-munch loadout
Really contemplating one of these for my second fix bag, my Tech MCT current set up is about at its limit 🤦🏻♂️🤣
I just came across your channel, I love your load out man.
I just got the veto blackout backpack from the refurbished program.
I definitely have to get some knipex tools next. Appreciate the vid!
I notice all of the insulates tools. Im getting into industrial electrical maintenance. Do you think it is necessary to spend the money on the insulated??
Absolutely, your life could depend on it.
What do you use for stripping wire?
ck armoured stripper is the nuts
Robertson are Canadian not American but I'll forgive you because you're from France.
Thank you. Great info. Well done video.
Nice video Mike definitely do your metal munching bag also which model is your band saw thanks Dan
Always prefer using adjustable spanner’s I think u can get more talk on them espicsly when glanding
😂 same thing happened to me with the cutters
Great show and tell thank you.
Definitely gotta see the metal munching loadout
It seems like everything is top of the line except maybe a torpedo level upgrade
Awesome tools man!
No multimeter or automatic wire stripper?
Have you tested Ideal T-stripper 45-120. Thats what i use for stripping and cutting up to 5x6mm2 NYM-J. Give them chance . Sparky from Finland
I prevear the C.K.- backpack andere the Flucke T150 Voltagededector the other Tools steht also really good👍
I have knipex pliers wrench 400s and 250s great tool in thinking of getting the lenox 1s to give them a try
where are your lineman pliers?
Great vid! No meter though?
ACB Masterpact casually on the shelf behind 🤣
you should look into the malco tinning hammer if you having problems with the wihas taper
Is that a schneider acb module in the background casually chillin 🤣🤣
Does the unilite 5m have a autolock function???
Nice video pal. Rly nice tools. I was wondering what laser level you use aswelll as if you’re gonna do a video for all your power tools !
Why do those tools look new? Last tape measure I got took 2 hours to get scuffs on it
What's the total weight of the bag?
good video bro, but you forgot the best tool ever: facom scissors 980.PB
Bloody good video Mikey!
Can you do a video for what an apprentice should need in his toolbox?
Buy quality, buy slowly and look after your purchases because your life could depend on it. I went the Klein route, I have the insulated version of the ones shown at 13:00, the set of 5 at the time cost me £230 with lifetime warranty of which I’ve replaced a few for free already.
Get a quality bag/box to look after them, dedicated pockets tend to show if something is missing, tools thrown into an open style box are easy to lose.
Get a torque set of screwdrivers, I don’t see enough electricians owning a set and they should be using them now. I have the Armeg ones, Wiha have a good set too, as a maintenance engineer ( albeit a mechanical one ) I come across loose connections all the time when fault finding.
Protect your eyes, hands, feet and knees, don’t lift anything heavy, get help, plenty of worn out sparks/plumbers by the time they hit 50. I’ve always protected my knees but mine are shot and I’m waiting for an operation right now - I’ve been off work all year with no money earned at all 😞 I wish someone had taken me aside as an apprentice and told me what I know now, before you know it you’ll be my age too.
Way to flex the knipex
how i wish to have that kind of tool bag.😍😍
Broom, where the broom?? We pipefitters, so perfect humans
when’s the 2023 coming out? 😅
Lol I was looking to get a good backpack tool bag. That's a little out of my price range tho haha it's nice!
is that a conduit bender on the wall
Could you do an electrical toolbelt kit comparison and loudout layout? I’ve got the old blue CK electrician tool belt, but I’m after a new top quality one. But not sure where to start looking or comparing. I’m a massive veto bag fan, but need a tool belt for up high access ladder work
have you thought about a tool vest? i use the snickers 4250 and i find it much better because the loadout is spread around the body rather than all being weighted on the hips.
Nice tools
Just found your channel great load out video I’m a installer/service tech for gas company been looking at these back packs you think that style back pack in video would be good for plumbers tools also do a lot of emergency calls
Take a look at the Velocity Progear range of tool bags, they have a variety of designs by a heating engineer to hold soldering kits, analysers, general tools etc. There’s something for us all. I have the 2.0, it’s a small shoulder bag ( mines the orange version which I wondered could I keep it clean, and the answer is yes, easily ) which is the small one of the range. As a mobile engineer ( employed as a combustion engineer) I cover a wide range of breakdowns ( boilers, heating, plumbing, electrical ) and it’s filled with tools that I use regularly. I have other dedicated boxes but my bag is a first response general kit which will suffice for 90% of my jobs.
Can you do a power tools one
My back hurts just looking at ut
Nice video👍
You've got too much skills 😄
Excellent video, wheres your drills?
Very nice tools
Great video Mike! I got Tech Pack Backpack and I have found that the top zip has stated to sag and bend inwards, anyone found this?
Do you have any stealth 400 for sale need one shipped to United States 😅
Why do you have so many insulated tools especially the hacksaw? I completed my apprenticeship back in 1993 and haven’t had to use insulted tools very often. I do commercial new construction, remodels, service work, plc, motor controls and automation in plants. I’ve seen and done everything, just not sure what would be different in Europe, electric is basically the same everywhere just different ways of doing things. Plus everyone has a battery bandsaws, haven’t used hacksaw since early 2000’s.
Europe requires all tools be insulated
yeah us Merka wierd bit folks like your vidyas 😉
Where did you get that skeleton key from ?
Definitely be upgrading my hard hat after seeing that one you've got
@@marklucas2548 I've seen the helmet he posted a link in the description to it on amazon
this wole kit costs more than a grand i dont know if you work as an electrician or if you advertise knipex my god i have 3 knipex tool and i have them because the were a present from friends i think you are the only guy in the world that has a full bag of knipex tools!! :D
No wire strippers
Robinsons
Tip: put some ACF50 on your rusty tools to remove and prevent rusting.
As electrician myself you carry way to many things. I would just take a bucket and take most important stuff for the work I'm about to do.
@@residualelectrical I have also everything in my car I just don’t carry everything
Plz update this as 2024 ver.
I know a guy with more high end kit than this... and i witnessed him using his knife blade to remove a screw😂
twist tie wrap and no sharp edge
13:25 _Robertson._ 😉
15:03 its not Nipex. Its Knipex!
nice
As an electrician from the states, I recognize most of the tools he showed. But I'll be dipped if I knew what the hell a "mil" or "gland" or "trunking" or 90% of the other stuff he was talking about is.
Millimeters, stuffing gland (type of cable entry) and I don't know what else to call trunking. It's kinda like square conduit with a lid that runs along the length of it. I'm sure I've heard an American call it something else but can't remember what it was. Greets from the east of the big pond ✊🏻🏴
@@anne_frank_ ahh, trunking sounds like it would be a trough. Thanks for the info!
We keep them in the 'trunk' and shuffle them each time we stop for 'gas'. While eating 'Vytamins on the 'sidewalk' .
Why have so many insulated tools if you work on de-energized circuits?
@@residualelectrical come on brother! thats not a fair analogy lol. a fairer one would be why have airbags when the car never leaves the garage lol
👍👍
Are you certified?
Ik that bag heavy
I'm glad you said it man, side cutters through and through for me from day one, you will find yourself using the side cutters for everything cutting, pulling stripping you name it. Plus using a side cutters is an art, most kids of today can't even use then. Pathetic
You have to buy all your own tools?
Jesus that sounds expensive. Our contractor provides us with everything we want. 🇺🇸
this gun for metal ties, u can twist it sometimes instead of using lever, you will get a smooth cut. Anyway, its the worst tool ever ;)
Where is the contact cleaner 🤔
? Why don’t you have a Milwaukee M12 bandsaw… now that bandsaw is part of EDC
a cheap hard hat is like wearing a seat belt on an airplane
What i want to really know is where is boots 🐒
leel where duspol