5 Deadly Hidden Electrical Faults

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Electricity can be very dangerous, more so when you don't even know what you're doing. Unfortunately, many homeowners still decide to work on their own electrics despite the potential risks. In this episode, we're challenging our apprentice Reuben to find five electrical faults, that are far more common than you may think.
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@artisanelectrics Рік тому

@christurner6430 Рік тому

It's easy. Don't turn that lamp on! (Joke)

@peterfletcher2611 Рік тому

Do electricians get jobs from tradify or is it just an accounts/planning app?

@johnavery15 Рік тому

It’s lovely to see Reuben’s confidence growing. His sense of humour is coming to the fore with the increased confidence. Great video guys and a real life fault finding course! Very good!

@JGE_Installations Рік тому

Impressed with Reuben, some electricians I work with wouldn’t be that confident with those faults

@Ragnar8504 Рік тому

I can think of at least one experienced UKposts spark who might be chasing his tail on these, at least for a while 😀

@danielelise7348 9 місяців тому

@@Ragnar8504who are you talking about?I won't say anything, it'll be just between us.😁

@Ragnar8504 9 місяців тому

@@danielelise7348 Delroy the Spark. He's a really nice bloke but sometimes he can get a bit confused.

@owenlerry6339 Рік тому

Well done Reuben, having someone like John teach you like this & give you such knowledge is golden & should fill you with confidence, just keep learning put the hard work in at college & you will become a great electrician.

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

Couldn't agree more!

@michaelanderson8010 Рік тому

Well done guys! That’s a great way to teach next generation electricians about the dangers and importance of electrical safety!!👍👍.

@andrewbrady7909 Рік тому

The problem isn’t DIY’rs, it’s the trades race to the lowest possible standard bottom over the last 20 years.

@Sparks1Plumbers0 Рік тому

Biggest culprit... New Builds. Often total nightmares that get signed off by Stevie Wonder inspector's!!!

@TheTW11 Рік тому

This is the problem I have now - I need a full EICR and a new board. I guarantee my place has faults cos the bloke I bought it off of was an idiot. But finding someone I can trust to do it properly is not so easy.

@Mike-ms6he Рік тому

@@TheTW11Are you near Bristol?

@AmauryJacquot Рік тому

the main issue is people's salaries haven't followed the crazy inflation numbers, preventing them to afford to pay tradespeople a decent rate

@brendancooney9401 Рік тому

True, house I bought 15 years ago had numerous faults and it was trades who were responsible, not diy as it was only 5 years old.

@kinkam5516 Рік тому

is it me or does Jordan's consumer unit look a bit messy? LOL

@acespark1 Рік тому

Great video simulating real life situations is difficult, but I liked how you let Reuben try to work it out as he will have to do on his AM2 or AM2s, and in the real world. Training like this is invaluable 👍🏻

@jacklowe1 Рік тому

Probably the best video you have done in a while. Educational. And makes a difference to the usual just fitting car chargers.

@thesteelrodent1796 10 місяців тому

Thanks, John, for explaining the need for proper polarity. Here in Denmark we don't have polarity on our electrical system. Everything is still wired according to the proper ISO polarity, but double-pole (or four pole for 400 V) breakers have been a legal requirement since 1975, and were used for several years before that, so it's not something we consider a big deal. It's still important to pay attention to it in old installations that have single pole breakers, but there are luckily very few of those left that have yet to be replaced - since our regulation require, that whenever you do anything that requires making changes to the board (like adding a circuit or replacing the breakers) the whole board has to replaced with one that complies with current regulation - it's a pricey rule, but ensures you don't pull more out of the board than it was designed for. One criticism about this test, though: NEVER trust the colours of the wires, especially when fixing DIY installations. And although you explained how a ring works and should work, you also succeeded in explaining why they're a terrible idea, which is the reason no other country uses them, or allow that high a rating on such a thin cable.

@okaro6595 4 місяці тому

In Finland there is polarity all the way up to the socket. There is a custom to put the phase on the right but it really is not an error to do it otherwise. All breakers and switches are naturally on the phase. In the UK system polarity really matters as the plug has fuse on the live. If you get a ground fault on a device it would completely bypass the fuse and the protection would be up to 32 A the breaker if you had no RCD. Alternatively on a short it could blow the fuse on the neutral and it would remain energized. Not a nice thing if the short was caused by a water spill.

@raymondburke1261 Рік тому

Really good information. John, your good at explaining things and you have patience….a rare quality these days..👌⚡️

@TheXeroid Рік тому

Excellent video. John is an excellent tutor and explains things clearly. Reuben is cooking on gas too. One thing, whoever out that washing machine drain next to the DB, wants shooting. One blocked drain away from a lot of hassle.

@graemescott990 10 місяців тому

Well done John and Reuben that was a great teaching episode both from the material and the way that John mentored Reuben.

@djohnsto2 9 місяців тому

No ring circuits here in Ontario, Canada - Good thing too, it's so easy for them to go wrong and pose a hazard without any warning whatsoever. That combo washer/dryer is pretty cool too - I've never seen that before.

@razvanlex 7 місяців тому

"That combo washer/dryer is pretty cool too - I've never seen that before." We have many models like that in Europe, usually they are not that good than separate models. Many new individual dryers are heat-pump based, I have a Samsung model in grey colour, matching the washing machine.

@The_Real_Pope Рік тому

Who’d have thought a “neat or not neat” reveal of Jordan’s consumer unit would be that birds nest!

@MsMelv1980 8 місяців тому

Excellent job guy's, really happy to see you taking the time to teach your apprentices properly and in real world style situations. Great job keep up the good work to help improve our industry standards.

@kittsdiy Рік тому

6:25 fun fact in Germany/holland/Begium we don't have polarized sockets.. L on the left or N on the left is both ok . Also you can reverse the plugs in Germany/Holland ( shucko) in Belgium we have earth pin .. buth double insulated appliences you still kan put it in both ways . And even more fun fact ..in Belgium we still have a lot of grids 3X230V .. so in a socket you have no neutral it's L1 & L2 .. of L3 & L2 etc .. ( also main reason why we all have use double pole protected brakers .. so on both wires fused )

@Ragnar8504 Рік тому

Correct polarity is vitally important if the BS1362 fuse in the plug is needed for fault protection, i.e. in circuits without RCD protection. Otherwise not so much if you follow basic safety precautions like unplugging floor or table lamps with Edison sockets before replacing lamps, particularly since EU Edison sockets from the past 60 years are reasonably safe even with reversed polarity, there's only a small metal spring that connects to the lamp's thread if the lamp is fully inserted, the threads in the socket are plastic or ceramic. I always laugh when I see Schuko socket testers that indicate "reversed L-N polarity" - well, just flip the sodding thing 180 degrees and the fault's gone!

@kittsdiy Рік тому

@@Ragnar8504 good luck with that in Belgium.. we still have a lot of grids 3x230v.. so no neutral. . Is also the reason why double pole ( with protection on 2 poles ! Not an neutral mechanical connected to live contact ). Also new regulations here in june... all sockets / lights on 30mA rcd. With a max of 8 on 1 rcd.. ( before all on 1 main 300mA ..bathroom om 30mA ) And yes my tester always says wrong.. I always do L on the left.. N on the right. we have pin earthing.. we cannot rotate the plug like in holland or germany.

@Ragnar8504 Рік тому

@@kittsdiy Yes, I know, plenty of older 3x230 V supplies in Belgium. I had to find my way around the basics of Belgian electrics years ago when someone showed up on German electrical forums searching for an explanation of the installation report on his newly bought house in Belgium. Basically he wanted to know why his installation had failed and if that was dangerous. My French wasn't nearly good enough to understand the certificate at that time but I found the Flemish version of the form online and could make enough sense of the report to see that the main fault was an earth impedance exceeding 99 kΩ. I told him in no uncertain terms that yes, it was quite dangerous because that was just a very technical way of saying he had no earthing system in his house at all, even though all the sockets had the correct penaarde.

@kittsdiy Рік тому

@@Ragnar8504 correct .. earth impedance has to be =< 30 ohm .. so when inspector checks and above 30 ohm it fails inspection ; We have to provide our own earth .. we don't get it from grid ( like in uk PME ? TNC .. )

@simonmiddleton4977 Рік тому

Great to see Rueuben’s progress 👍😃

@omaximal1092 Рік тому

Thank you once again, I'm about to do my fault testing on my course soon n this has been helpful! Specially when they talk about polarity!

@tm2204 9 місяців тому

Brilliant video. Learned a lot from this 👍

@Rockspencer12 Рік тому

Amazing video-idea and execution! Educational and entertaining as always, guys.

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

Glad you enjoyed it!

@RODALCO2007 9 місяців тому

Great teaching for Reuben finding electrical faults in the kitchen circuit.

@jason2508 Рік тому

From this video I decided to check one of the wall sockets I replaced 3 years ago. One of the wires were loose. Potentially a life saver. Thanks guys

@VintageProjectDE 7 місяців тому

Electrical engineer here from Germany. As for the training: If that's how you're doing it on a regular basis then hats off to you! That's an awesome exercise and worth a lot more than all the papers you can hand out. Reuben seems like the kind of electrician I'd welcome to my sites any day. And I will definitely watch back to this fault finding process when I'm having my next site acceptance walk. 😉 Re: EICR: That's a great procedure to keep installations intact and maintained. We have a very similar procedure here, but from my own experience I'll have to tell you that domestic installations (and most commercial ones, too) will only go through that once in their lifetime - on the day of commissioning. It is mandatory, but who cares, right? There are a lot of hidden faults like the ones you demonstrated here. Speaking of faults: I can say that only 4 out of the 5 would have been an actual fault here. As far as I know we do not have strict rules for polarity as far as portable appliances are concerned. They usually are built in a way where polarity doesn't matter except for the odd EMC issue. It is good practice to at least wire sockets the same throughout a house or building, swapping L and N wouldn't be a major problem unless you have really old appliances that connect Neutral to the case or metallic surfaces. Anyway, never rely on a switched socket. They are not a suitable method to isolate appliances.

@iainmcdougall3628 Рік тому

John, Reuben, bang on the money with the theme of video that should be produced. Post watch, “are budding electrician viewers better off from watching” YES.

@sukhi17 Рік тому

Great video 👍 Huge amount of knowledge you guys have! I definitely learnt some things from this video! 👌

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

Happy to hear that!

@lonewolfgeoff Рік тому

ok now we know reubens grasp of the force is nearly complete! absolutely awesome! 😁

@dobplastering8410 Рік тому

Great video really enjoy these sorts of videos really helps thanks !

@drwizzle 11 місяців тому

Fair play. Reuben has grown in charachter and knowledge so much with you guys. Great to see some fresh blood learning the trade and also great to learn new skills with these vids. Keep up the excellent work and I can see Reuben going places.

@MrDrewmcfly Рік тому

Excellent job, this definitely helps apprentice in open worls problems train them correctly and they will be a dam good spark

@scottishsparky7927 Рік тому

nice idea demonstrating how many different faults there could be and how easy it is to make a mistake! good video

@2391Sparks Рік тому

Good skills young man, you’re already better than 50% of testers out there. Keep hold of that knowledge, it’ll earn you decent money in the future. Also nice to hear a sparks quoting GN3 (0.05 ohm disparity on conductors of the same size), not enough people know that..

@jessiepooch Рік тому

Helpful and informative,thanks.

@matthewseymour8972 Рік тому

A really slick, and entertaining video... great stuff

@mohamedsiadabdille7631 5 місяців тому

That is really enjoying fault finding is great and I am really enjoying thanks thanks for your time appreciate that

@michaelcostello6991 8 місяців тому

Very clear presentation

@pwaelectricalltd29 Рік тому

Good video guys. Keeping the public informed 👍

@mathman0101 Рік тому

Excellent video would love to see John do some of the extra tests in GN3 how about a floor and wall insulation test? Not really done in a residential setting but worthwhile for people to see it.

@mattyb1771 8 місяців тому

My answer to people who say 'well it's been working for 20 odd years.' is 'No, you've been getting away with it for 20 odd years.'

@jf723 Рік тому

That was excellent. I am new to the trade and really those faults very useful to know.

@bryanhobson1822 8 місяців тому

Hey John, Reuben stole your screwdriver whilst you weren't looking @ 8:50 :)

@davidcousins5493 Рік тому

Well done Reuben, good job, as for John, your just sneaky. Very good video guys, hopefully may safe a life.

@Bringitohm Рік тому

This video is spot on . Wish this was available when I was learning but at least it’s here now for others . Good work as always lads

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

Appreciate it!

@jonathanblankley3546 Рік тому

Great video. Nice to see Reuben's progress over time. Perhaps he could tidy up that DB to Artisan standard? 😜

@user-ip1tr5fr2i Рік тому

Cracking video - very educational and full of useful tips. More videos like this please guys 👍👍👍

@fattoamanowoodwork3638 Рік тому

Thank you for this guys, really really helpful for me that I do very basic maintenance always leaving the important/potentially dangerous jobs to a qualified electrician. This make me realise even better the importance but also provides me with valuable tips if I want to do simple faceplate swaps or simple jobs that can end up being very dangerous or fatales in my rentals. Thank you

@thomasthompson9130 Рік тому

Great video keep up the good work

@jedisith25 10 місяців тому

Well done guys! That’s a great way to teach next generation electricians about the dangers and importance of electrical safety!

@robertturner2516 Рік тому

Great coaching session.

@BiohazardX9 Рік тому

proper learning - very good

@davehunter6920 Рік тому

excellent work Reuben

@thedodger1387 6 місяців тому

great set of faults . Lucky lad to have such a teacher

@Spark101. Рік тому

Brilliant video…..i like you 2 lads. This is a great way to learn.

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

Cheers!

@martinburgess2322 Рік тому

Well executed Ruben 👌John knows his stuff good teacher 👍😀

@michaelthomas6398 Рік тому

Well done, Reuben👏🏽

@NBundyElectrical Рік тому

great video guys

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

Cheers bud!

@jonathanblankley3546 Рік тому

They even simulated the DB to look lashed in :)

@jboomhauer Рік тому

Very good content! Had no idea about some of these! (I'm not an electrician, but have changed sockets, lights etc. at home)

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

Always good to know, that's the scary thing all of these are hidden other than the tripping light.

@AngelaPeters-fy1tc Рік тому

Great video really enjoyed it. Well done Reuben you will go far and beyond with your methodical approach and with yer man john teaching you the theory in the real world boys a dear this blue speck will be your oyster.

@marymadigan9707 Рік тому

Nice one Reuben you have a great teacher nice one guys 😎🇮🇪👏

@SteRumbelow Рік тому

8:50 We saw that, Reuben! 😂

@pbarnfield Рік тому

Great video this to highlight to both DIYers and also Electricians. I'd go as far to say that some "qualified and competent electricians" could learn a lot from this. Maybe even the guys who have been to my own house to resolve a couple of issues over the years and install a new Shed CU..... not once did I see any of them use a torque screwdriver on the MCB's and RCBO's! Good job I went and checked the stuff for my own sanity with my own torque driver as much of it wasn't tight at all!! This is why I prefer to do most things myself where I can, and get someone to check it. Just shows how things can be "wrong" without even realising!! I too had a Live Neutral reverse which I found on garage spur after testing with a basic plug in tester - didn't realise the full consequences of such wiring until more recently. Simple mistake to make I guess, but it all worked fine. Reuben - you'll go far buddy, great fault finding!!

@MyImperfectEcoJourney Рік тому

Great video guys. This is why I employ an electrician for any electrical work now and never do it myself.

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

Cheers John

@canisferus Рік тому

Very cool episode!

@busman2000 Рік тому

This is a very good episode from your videos. Hopefully there will be a reduction in house fires and electrocutions. You are so right. You can not see, hear or smell or feel electricity. Unless there is something going wrong.

@johnparker2636 Рік тому

Its never a waste of time to watch a video like this.Thanks

@dretrodealerakasparkz5406 Рік тому

Reuben is going great guns, I’ve apprentices who wouldn’t have a clue on faults let alone testing, even though you get them hands on and trying to get them thinking about it they are clueless, well done on getting him to engage u should be proud of him! Consultants on most jobs (commercial) expect to see the CPC’s split in accessories forming part of a ring ie High integrity and i always make the boys do so on any ring final, if one cpc becomes loose or damaged the socket still has a chance to remain safer until discovered/sorted than no earth. IMO of course its open for discussion

@patkaskrisztian8486 Рік тому

Nice job, guys! It should be practiced in electrician schools, too.

@cedard5388 Рік тому

More teaching videos like this 👏

@anthonywilliamson915 Рік тому

Well Done. Your going to make a great electrician. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@szaki95 Рік тому

Someone's got a very messy distribution box, it's definitely not made by Artisan Electrics :D

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

😬

@MikeSmith-tx2lp Рік тому

Trades own houses are rarely an example of their skill. They’re too busy fixing other peoples places for the money 😎

@szaki95 Рік тому

@@MikeSmith-tx2lp I know :D

@elchapooo6668 Рік тому

Love the way the boss is laying down legs up hahah

@phillipbaker3860 11 місяців тому

Nice job Reuben

@JohnMyer999 Рік тому

Great video kept him thinking 🤔

@dans5101 Рік тому

Quality video fellas

@AmauryJacquot Рік тому

good thing we don't have those crazy rings down here across the channel 🤣

@philipsmith0752 Рік тому

well done Reuben, Jordan and John for teaching him

@artisanelectrics Рік тому

👌

@clintonelectricsa394 Рік тому

Awesome video!

@raymondgarafano8604 8 місяців тому

u guys r bloody awesome! damn good too! in the U.S. the black or ungrounded cond. goes to the center contact of a bulb socket so as to keep power away from user as compared to having the screw-shell live as it would be much easier to touch and if standing on a concrete floor, the use would light up. YET it freaking works so, yes it is important to know that wiring MUST be done in a certain way, and that is according to the code and the consumer needs to know that wiring codes are in effect to protect the wiring and property.

@4addevelopments139 Рік тому

Studying to become an electrician and been taught to times by 1.67 didn’t know you could decide by 2.5 then times by 1.5. Thanks!

@Ragnar8504 Рік тому

It's not really any easier though, just easier to remember (because L and N are 2.5 mm2 and the CPC is 1.5 mm2). 2.5/1.5=1.67.

@alvina69 Рік тому

Great video… Reuben’s a credit to the company 👍

@patricktuite32 Рік тому

Nice video👍

@carltaylor8113 Рік тому

Great video

@delrey-p Рік тому

More employers/companies need to do this with their apprentices. Its a great way of making good sparkies!

@Liam_Hirst Рік тому

Seems like a top lad does Ruben. Top apprentice

@piotrlobacz Рік тому

That's Jordan's house and cooker switch and extractor fan switch are less than 100mm away from hob. 😮

@geordish Рік тому

It’s a rental, so he probably can’t change too much about it. I do wonder what his landlord thinks of that wall outside though!

@stevedavis770 Рік тому

There doesn't look to be an earth connection to the back boxes either.

@motivationhero7 Рік тому

Great video, though Jordans consumer unit is surprisingly messy.

@user-fw5tr8ht1e Рік тому

Love to see how close that washing machine drain is to the fuse board.

@Joey-JoJo-Jr.64 Місяць тому

I find the UK’s use of a ring system at low voltage within dwellings to be very interesting. This post explains it very well. Hello from the colonies ✋🏼🇨🇦

@colin125gwr Рік тому

good one

@simonmaverick9201 4 місяці тому

Those neon lamps on some fused spurs can be a pain in the neck when testing too.

@the_real_hislordship Рік тому

Well done, good video. But what is different with Reuben?

@havoctrousers Рік тому

Was that a BG garage unit in Jordan's house! After all those times he's been snotty about them too!

@peterwilson53 Рік тому

Brilliant

@peteglass3496 Рік тому

As well as on the consumer units, do you all now use torque screwdrivers for the sockets on basic ring circuits, spurs etc.? If so, what torque setting for each cable size? Ta.

@mpalaskokkalis1476 Рік тому

Perfect

@johnroberts6251 Рік тому

Shall we play the game of 'Neat or not neat' on Jordan's consumer unit!!

@user-cs9ch8ey9k 11 місяців тому

What a great video

@artisanelectrics 11 місяців тому

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@petergravy6893 Рік тому

The ring circuits sound a bit dodgy, as if a break causes possible over overload of a cable.

@MichaelB-wm5cg Рік тому

Or Buy a Jackery and have uninterrupted power when the Artisan guys come around. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@LuLeBe 8 місяців тому

As a German with schuko sockets i never thought about live neutral reversal. Our plugs and sockets are nondirectional. And there are no switches on the sockets anyways.