I've said this a million times hardest bit of our job is hiding & getting cables in it bends my head when the cousomer comes home to see a working socket on the wall & says I didn't think it was such a big job🤯move furniture lift floors run cables in then reinstate the room no such thing as a quick job..well done happy Friday 🍻
It's when the customer says it's only a hours worth of work why is it so expensive. My answer depends on the mood I'm in good mood and they get a run through of what's req bad mood they get a run through what's req and a extra hour labour cost on top.
Have you considered using the extruded aluminum profiles for the LED lighting strips? It gives a much nicer appearance, the light is more uniform and the LED strips last much longer as they act as a heat sink for the lights. You can get a frosted cover for them, and multiple profiles are available.
A couple of magnets with identified north and south poles would make finding things through ceilings a breeze. Just place one upstairs and then go downstairs with the opposite pole magnet and see where it sticks on the ceiling.
Looks great, I'm sure they will be really happy with it. I wonder if a couple of strong magnets would help locate where you are either side of some plasterboard, you could place one against the ceiling (with a sick or something for easy retrieval) and 'find' it by moving the other one around on the top side under the floorboards.
Well done Nick. It's easy to forget an easy job done before, forgetting it was more difficult than expected time and the given price. Your perseverance a d professionalism wins the day.
i've learned so much from this channel bud, first time home owner and now i know what to expect when asking for spark work. No matter the job we all get days like this. Looked smart either way
the flooring looks like egger protect chipboard flooring or somthing similar, it gets laid as soon as the joists go on and can be left out in the elements for a good few months if installed correctly
When I retire I’m going to come and help you with the data side of things. I love it! That last pic needed to be up for at least 1 min after all the punching and testing you went back to do!! Keep up great work
I can’t believe whoever fitted that floor never labelled where the pipes are for the next person to work on it. The pipes just resting on the top of the joists which is a bit of a joke too. It’s all very well burying pipes and wire under those sorts of T&G floors but they are terrible to get back into. Which is a natural occurrence unfortunately. I deal with these ballache jobs all the time mate. Well done for staying calm. 👍🏻
The data cable solution at the end looks real neat and tidy...nice! Looked better than the surface mounted 8 Port Patch Panel that I would have thrown at the job. Curiosity question, the are 5 sockets but there was 6 cables. Was one not needed?
strangely enough, how the DATA was left after this job is how it should have been in the first place. you really should have solid cable with RJ45 ends on it, it should terminate in a patch or socket, like it is now, you then run multistrand patch cable to whatever it is that you are connecting to. you can also get a high density 6 port in a 2 gang socket and I think that they even do an 8 port (and 4 port in single gang) keystone, but you need a much deeper back socket.
I managed to get a heating pipe in a wall last week, you will appreciate the glorious irony is that I was fixing a Quinetic switch to the wall!!!! (yes, the sticky pads would have saved a lot of hassle!) In this case my assistant kept his finger over the hole while I grabbed a bucket, removed the filling loop from the boiler and opened the valve on the heating pipe side, draining the system down. This limited the water damage to the immediate area. I thought I'd share the trick which works as long as the hole in the pipe is above the filling loop, as the chances of finding a hosepipe, finding a drain point, and connecting in time are virtually zero!
Guaranteed to get a good video from Nick always varied and interesting stuff whether on site or in the unit, how is it that Artisan has got 250k subs and Nick 100k+ has Artisan still got anyone working for him like Rubuen, Lee and Luke, don't see that many vids from them, anyway Nick stay strong, live long and prosper.
Always takes more time than expected when you're trying not to drill through another ceiling and make it look nice. On the upside great job with the data or data. I don't think I've seen a video where you've actually done them do you use a punch down tool or do use the tool that's included with them? That makes a big difference. Or are you using feedthrough Wall plates where you have to crimp on RJ-45 connectors to the cables to plug into the wall plates? Yeah I could see that getting annoying unless you're using the feedthrough RJ-45 connectors and crimpers/cutters.
Easy to under price on ancient properties with a high cottage factor. As someone else suggested the pass through crimpers are far easier to nail 100% success rates day after day. I haven't done them for a few years now and only recently found out there's now cat7 and cat8. Do you install cat6a with EMI shielding as standard or is it all unshielded? Thanks for another banger- did you find any used spoons or other treasures behind the plasterboard💉?
Why when Nick chisels out and installs a backbox does it look like it's floated in there and when I do it, it's like I've gnawed it out with someone else's teeth? Great job on the LED (should have used Shelly for automation) and the RJ45 sockets.
Great video as always Nick! Quick question, do LED drivers have a standard strip connector so they can be swapped out with a different driver brand? If so, any idea what that connector is called?
Hi Nick, I’m an ex spark, ran my own self employed business. I have closed it down and have got a job as a manager of a maintenance company running a team of gas engineers. They can thousands of pounds more than electricians.. much as I hate to say it. I have one guy on 55k a year! He lives in Peterborough. Have you ever considered doing your gas tickets? That’s where the money is mate.
not trying to be a scum bag but (proceed to be a scum bag😅) i get why you used to hoover when u chased out wall with multi tool then went and used the hammer drill to take rest out which made just as much mess so what im really saying is what was the point of using hoover first time round 😊
Hi Nick, I hope you read this comment. First of all, I'd like to say I love all of your content, I've watched every single video you put out, I love how you work and your attention to detail, I've even recommended you to a friend of mine for a rewire which he was very happy with. I watch another TH-camer who does great content much like yourself. He's a mobile HGV mechanic from Nottingham, called " Chris Allen - Professional Struggler. " He does not get much sponsorship and always seems down on his luck. This is where I thought you might be able to help. He works hard, and everything he does is for his family. He buys all his clothes from charity shops. He always has a can of monster in his hand which makes him happy, he buys most his tools from car boot sales, and makes do with what he has, I know you recently got some sort of sponsorship from Monster, so I wondered if you could either help him get a sponsorship from them, or if not, maybe donate some of your free monster to him, I know you are trying not to drink the stuff now. I don't want anything from this myself, just it's nice to be nice, and I know you like to help others out too. Also, if you have any free bits and bobs lying around the unit he might benefit from, I'm sure he would be most grateful. I just want to reiterate that I do not know this mechanic personally, I just religiously watch him on TH-cam like I watch yourself, I think you are both great, and if you could help him out I'm sure he will be over the moon, I'm not after any recognition, I would just like to see him get some luck to no expense to yourself. I bet once you meet him, you will like him, he is such a jolly character, please watch some of his videos, you'll see what I mean. Thank you, Phil.
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I've said this a million times hardest bit of our job is hiding & getting cables in it bends my head when the cousomer comes home to see a working socket on the wall & says I didn't think it was such a big job🤯move furniture lift floors run cables in then reinstate the room no such thing as a quick job..well done happy Friday 🍻
You need another apprentice mate, or labourer.
It's when the customer says it's only a hours worth of work why is it so expensive. My answer depends on the mood I'm in good mood and they get a run through of what's req bad mood they get a run through what's req and a extra hour labour cost on top.
It's nice to see something on a screen that isn't horrible news, gaslighting or riots. Thanks Nick
If I may be so bold Nick when cutting the conti board do wider cuts it helps with maintaining the strength of the board
Have you considered using the extruded aluminum profiles for the LED lighting strips? It gives a much nicer appearance, the light is more uniform and the LED strips last much longer as they act as a heat sink for the lights. You can get a frosted cover for them, and multiple profiles are available.
Most brands void warranty if it's not installed in profile
Yeah, looks naff not in a profile, looks like a DIY job
Had a Milwaukee hoover for about 6months, didn't know you could store the hose in the top until a minute ago 🤦🤦🤦🤦
A couple of magnets with identified north and south poles would make finding things through ceilings a breeze. Just place one upstairs and then go downstairs with the opposite pole magnet and see where it sticks on the ceiling.
Mate plumber for 20 years what a great idea never thought of that one before👍
Looks great, I'm sure they will be really happy with it.
I wonder if a couple of strong magnets would help locate where you are either side of some plasterboard, you could place one against the ceiling (with a sick or something for easy retrieval) and 'find' it by moving the other one around on the top side under the floorboards.
you want some aluminum difuser track on that LED tape, pretty rough just sticking it on
What a fun day, but it turned out nice and I bet the customer likes it . Well done for sticking with it .
Well done Nick. It's easy to forget an easy job done before, forgetting it was more difficult than expected time and the given price.
Your perseverance a d professionalism wins the day.
i've learned so much from this channel bud, first time home owner and now i know what to expect when asking for spark work.
No matter the job we all get days like this. Looked smart either way
Sometimes I run the LED tape through the cupboards and it lights up the inside, looks quite good.
great vid again, do you not use the aluminium profile ? and diffuser?
the flooring looks like egger protect chipboard flooring or somthing similar, it gets laid as soon as the joists go on and can be left out in the elements for a good few months if installed correctly
Your accuracy on box chaseing , plumb ect...probably best on , you tube ....
Yeah every time its spot on. Pretty mad!
It's supernatural. Unreal results
When I retire I’m going to come and help you with the data side of things. I love it! That last pic needed to be up for at least 1 min after all the punching and testing you went back to do!! Keep up great work
I can’t believe whoever fitted that floor never labelled where the pipes are for the next person to work on it. The pipes just resting on the top of the joists which is a bit of a joke too.
It’s all very well burying pipes and wire under those sorts of T&G floors but they are terrible to get back into. Which is a natural occurrence unfortunately. I deal with these ballache jobs all the time mate. Well done for staying calm. 👍🏻
The data cable solution at the end looks real neat and tidy...nice! Looked better than the surface mounted 8 Port Patch Panel that I would have thrown at the job. Curiosity question, the are 5 sockets but there was 6 cables. Was one not needed?
strangely enough, how the DATA was left after this job is how it should have been in the first place. you really should have solid cable with RJ45 ends on it, it should terminate in a patch or socket, like it is now, you then run multistrand patch cable to whatever it is that you are connecting to. you can also get a high density 6 port in a 2 gang socket and I think that they even do an 8 port (and 4 port in single gang) keystone, but you need a much deeper back socket.
what you do is get some capping and a surface box , glue it on with loads of silicone , charge em up home for turkey twislers , yours artisan
Nice coffee machine setup, hope they made you a brew :)
I managed to get a heating pipe in a wall last week, you will appreciate the glorious irony is that I was fixing a Quinetic switch to the wall!!!! (yes, the sticky pads would have saved a lot of hassle!)
In this case my assistant kept his finger over the hole while I grabbed a bucket, removed the filling loop from the boiler and opened the valve on the heating pipe side, draining the system down. This limited the water damage to the immediate area. I thought I'd share the trick which works as long as the hole in the pipe is above the filling loop, as the chances of finding a hosepipe, finding a drain point, and connecting in time are virtually zero!
Guaranteed to get a good video from Nick always varied and interesting stuff whether on site or in the unit, how is it that Artisan has got 250k subs and Nick 100k+ has Artisan still got anyone working for him like Rubuen, Lee and Luke, don't see that many vids from them, anyway Nick stay strong, live long and prosper.
Was this the house where you made several references to the plasterers being outside heating up spoons etc? 🤣🤣
That’s the one mate
I worked hard to route Cat 6 throughout my house, only to end up using WiFi. At least it's there if ever needed I suppose.
Why didnt you use the wireless switches?
Always takes more time than expected when you're trying not to drill through another ceiling and make it look nice. On the upside great job with the data or data. I don't think I've seen a video where you've actually done them do you use a punch down tool or do use the tool that's included with them? That makes a big difference.
Or are you using feedthrough Wall plates where you have to crimp on RJ-45 connectors to the cables to plug into the wall plates? Yeah I could see that getting annoying unless you're using the feedthrough RJ-45 connectors and crimpers/cutters.
Worth it for the finished product 💡🙌
Retrofitting led strips in kitchens... So much faffing around 😭
And you know they will be flashing and fallen down within 5 years
Easy to under price on ancient properties with a high cottage factor.
As someone else suggested the pass through crimpers are far easier to nail 100% success rates day after day. I haven't done them for a few years now and only recently found out there's now cat7 and cat8.
Do you install cat6a with EMI shielding as standard or is it all unshielded?
Thanks for another banger- did you find any used spoons or other treasures behind the plasterboard💉?
Would love a “Nick pic” of that kitchen light circuit
Superglue. Cool idea
Makes me really happy Iam a agricultural/ industrial spark 😀
your lost without Adam , we now know who the real brains of the outfit was 😁
Why when Nick chisels out and installs a backbox does it look like it's floated in there and when I do it, it's like I've gnawed it out with someone else's teeth? Great job on the LED (should have used Shelly for automation) and the RJ45 sockets.
Looking good Sir Nick, um, and the job as well. Lol. Nice editing! Cheers
Why would you not just use white gridswitch for the data points - it would have looked way better and would have kept all the points together
Great video as always Nick! Quick question, do LED drivers have a standard strip connector so they can be swapped out with a different driver brand? If so, any idea what that connector is called?
Great video Nick nasty looking cut to your hand mate 👍
Love the vid man, keep them up!
I had a day today that you as a sparky will appreciate.... measured up and cut 17 downlights.... Number of joists that were in the way: zero
There was also an RSJ in the way... with a 1cm gap under it
We stopped using ENERJ stuff, it always seemed to break/stop working/unpair.
Quinetic seems to be the dogs bollocks.
Good vid as always 👍
Nice Job Nick
Could you not have used a circular saw to cut up the floor would it have saved you some time? did you not use one years ago
duno how you mange to get so much done in 1 day respect
hey Nick, Do you not have an apprentice? i thought i saw you hire a new one?
Leave tea bags your be back.
looking good
Watching this makes me realise how much I love new builds 😅
The cottage factor definitely makes life more challenging- the mistake is doing jobs on price if the c.f is too high.
Hi Nick, I’m an ex spark, ran my own self employed business. I have closed it down and have got a job as a manager of a maintenance company running a team of gas engineers. They can thousands of pounds more than electricians.. much as I hate to say it. I have one guy on 55k a year! He lives in Peterborough. Have you ever considered doing your gas tickets? That’s where the money is mate.
55k 😂
Absolute rubbish you obviously didn’t have the bit between your teeth to have a successful company .
Surely you must be using led profile looks so tacky and cheap without it in my opinion
Nearly 1000 likes!
Egger protect
2:00... 2:03... hmmmm 2:04 Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What led tape do you use?
@@12yanS12 Jcc mate
It's not the house that's too small, it's your hair that's too tall 🤣
not trying to be a scum bag but (proceed to be a scum bag😅) i get why you used to hoover when u chased out wall with multi tool then went and used the hammer drill to take rest out which made just as much mess so what im really saying is what was the point of using hoover first time round 😊
Maybe you should employ an apprentice🙂
Hi Nick, I hope you read this comment. First of all, I'd like to say I love all of your content, I've watched every single video you put out, I love how you work and your attention to detail, I've even recommended you to a friend of mine for a rewire which he was very happy with.
I watch another TH-camer who does great content much like yourself. He's a mobile HGV mechanic from Nottingham, called " Chris Allen - Professional Struggler. "
He does not get much sponsorship and always seems down on his luck. This is where I thought you might be able to help. He works hard, and everything he does is for his family. He buys all his clothes from charity shops.
He always has a can of monster in his hand which makes him happy, he buys most his tools from car boot sales, and makes do with what he has, I know you recently got some sort of sponsorship from Monster, so I wondered if you could either help him get a sponsorship from them, or if not, maybe donate some of your free monster to him, I know you are trying not to drink the stuff now.
I don't want anything from this myself, just it's nice to be nice, and I know you like to help others out too.
Also, if you have any free bits and bobs lying around the unit he might benefit from, I'm sure he would be most grateful.
I just want to reiterate that I do not know this mechanic personally, I just religiously watch him on TH-cam like I watch yourself, I think you are both great, and if you could help him out I'm sure he will be over the moon, I'm not after any recognition, I would just like to see him get some luck to no expense to yourself.
I bet once you meet him, you will like him, he is such a jolly character, please watch some of his videos, you'll see what I mean.
Thank you, Phil.
I really hope you don't think I'm being rude by asking you to help that youtuber out 👍
His channel youtube.com/@professional-struggler?si=CNb_licy1u8i47Pj
If u didn't spend all time filming u would be at home by 4.30 🤣
You've had plenty of practice at data recently. It should have grown on you by now 😂
@@chrisglover1978 facts mate 😂😂
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