Deleoy is in phenominal shape. I'd have never guessed he'd been in the trade 50 years. Obviously clean living and looking after himself. Good man Del.
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Thanks for watching
@Nigel19694 місяці тому
No just good Carribbean food....trust me...and a little rum never hurt 👍
@johngarza4242 місяці тому
50 years in the trade, what a beast man. Im 11 years in, im a journeyman electrician in west texas, oil field trash. Even though british and american electricians use totally different materials and have different rules and regulations we go by, we are electricians no matter what country you live in. Cheers from one sparky to another.
@davidc4408Місяць тому
What is salary there?
@johngarza424Місяць тому
@davidc4408 well It can very my man on experience and who you know, but here where I'm at definitely as a journeyman your a 6 figure earner but you can still make 6 figures as an apprentice if your good enough, if you can get into automation you'll just increase your income even more
@WarrensRandomAndWeirdVideos4 місяці тому
That is quite the story enjoyed It
@lucastaylor234 місяці тому
Nice one.
@johnfowkes67914 місяці тому
Really enjoyed watching this Del, lovely to hear you talking about your life as an electrician in your own unique way
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching.
@0liver0verson94 місяці тому
A pleasure to listen to your stories
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Thanks for watching
@davidclarke25134 місяці тому
I retired in October 2020 after 50 years as a JIB GOLD CARD APPROVED INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN ,worked on some of the biggest and prodigies contracts in the country and the biggest companies as well,I didn't want to finish but sadly a knee replacement ended it all
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Industrial, that's good work we all have to retire at some time. My knees aren't the best.
@TheIrishAce4 місяці тому
Good stuff, very interesting to hear your story. Love from Ireland. Merry Christmas!
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Merry Christmas ! Thanks for watching
@michaelbarlow36864 місяці тому
Hello Delroy, Watching and listening to you was music to my ears, I'm a 1970's apprentice and remember well the joys of metal conduit and Pyro as we called it then (MICC to the IET). I remember working on a council development and was amazed the Pyro went surface in the middle of the lounge wall to supply the next flat. And the conduit which was broken or else fed the next door flat!! Remember those metal modular CU's that mated with the conduit sometimes the tubes ran diagonally. I am watching your videos with interest. I am now retired due to a spinal problem probably due to the fact us young lads were thrown beneath the floor or pushed up into the roof to run the cables. Take Care Mate.
@TheGreat1854 місяці тому
Like me driving around with my daughter showing her where I worked 😂
@keithkench94324 місяці тому
That was a pleasure to watch, and being a similar age as you, i started in the building trade in 1977, it made me think about my own pathway through working life and brought back some good memories. Thank you,
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Glad you enjoyed it
@Baggiolyful4 місяці тому
Great watch delroy. Merry Christmas to you and your family
@rowland59514 місяці тому
Big up for sharing this story 🎉🎉
@noprobllama97474 місяці тому
What a fantastic story, thank you for sharing.
@kevinwhelan78584 місяці тому
I really enjoyed your video, brought back a lot of memories, I started with Holiday Hall and Stinson in Balham on 3re August 1970, And still working for myself in Ireland
@nsoper194 місяці тому
Great story. So much wisdom to share.
@joparish10374 місяці тому
Could listen to you all day! Brilliant stories. Keep up the good work Del! 👍😀
@submarine134 місяці тому
Properly enjoyed this walk through your memory lane. All the best Del. Cheers.
@rajkahlon16774 місяці тому
Congrats Del, absolutely loved hearing your story, true old school electrician
@artisanelectrics4 місяці тому
Thanks for sharing your story Delroy 😊
@stephencritchley24213 місяці тому
This is brilliant mate, all the best in the future!
@ikeabuchi14 місяці тому
Really enjoyed video 🎉🎉
@billsbasementworkshop19024 місяці тому
Really interseting video, loved to here your stories, and how you went from a school boy to being an Electrician. All the best to you, keep making the video's and looking forward to watching you in 20024.
@johnconaboy94614 місяці тому
A nice walk through your life as a London Sparky.. lovely stories Delroy, I can certainly relate to the boozing culture that went with being an Electrician.: for myself it was all about the late 1970s and early 80a some of that drinking would put you off for life😂
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Thanks for watching
@stevetunnicliffe5897Місяць тому
Wha goan! Wicked video Delroy. Much respect.
@billybabbs45334 місяці тому
Interesting insight Delroy. Well done on your Career. I'm on pretty much a similar path in Islington.
@davidpatterson1574Місяць тому
Great video Delroy-
@thecleanspark33353 місяці тому
I love this Del.
@DoctorElectricYouTube4 місяці тому
So glad you released this to your UKposts channel. I was one of the lucky few that went to watch it in the cinema with you. It was great meeting you and during breaks in the video you told us loads of interesting stories of your past. Top video Delroy, maybe I should do something like that maybe?
@rouman74 місяці тому
Good stuff delroy . Reminds me of my times as an apprentice ..in north London nw London and the city ..1973 ..I’ve retired now but this brought back memories …
@Recessio4 місяці тому
Great to finally see the full documentary Delroy, super interesting story
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Thanks for watching.
@abudanyal992923 дні тому
Wow this is a brilliant video!
@gogee85104 місяці тому
Fantastic video Delroy. Loving those back stories over the last 50 years. I'm glad you are back on your feet with the videos after that robbery. Love your work and hopefully you will reach 100k subscribers in 2024.
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Thanks for the kind words.
@petew83884 місяці тому
Great Del, really enjoy your vids and especially this nostalgic one,... Merry Christmas my friend....
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Merry Christmas thanks for watching.
@MichaelGeorge1614 місяці тому
Merry Christmas, and happy 50 years!
@MrTillychicken4 місяці тому
Great watch, thanks for sharing your memories Deleroy
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
My pleasure!
@Damiensgarage4 місяці тому
Big up you and your boys 🎉🎉
@jemselectrical92394 місяці тому
Great hearing the stories from back in the day🙌
@andyb78132 місяці тому
Loved listening to Delroy. Lovely stories sir 🙏
@villeyli-kullas52984 місяці тому
Hello Delroy. Very interesting documentary video. Funny seeing Transit Custom with steering wheel on the right side. I had transit Custom with steering wheel on the left side working van. Now I have Opel Vivaro full electric. Keep up the good work 😎☀️⚡
@MarkGarth4 місяці тому
Love this Delroy. I started in the 80's and had some similar experiences 😁👍
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Glad you enjoyed it
@crazyflod2 місяці тому
Loved listening to your story A lot of thing have changed since wiring in the 70s
@terrysmith46084 місяці тому
Very interesting, wonderful back story, can relate to Southwark council, as I was there as a sparks at that time, may you have continuous success.
@gwil61004 місяці тому
Great stories del, and props to amari! :)
@pah98444 місяці тому
You're an inspiration Delroy.
@herbertpearson56654 місяці тому
Wow, hats off to you sir, respect!
@OLIFAB4 місяці тому
Great documentary Del 👍🏻
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Glad you think so!
@Flat-White4 місяці тому
Interesting look in to your life Del. I grew up in Islington too, still here. 😊
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Great! I always feel good when I go back to Islington feels like home. Bad for parking my van though it about £8/hr.
@JT-xt8bh4 місяці тому
Del you are a true gent, honest and respectful, good luck to you my friend.
@craigrobertsonmsc.62604 місяці тому
Great video, everybody going to be wanting the same t-shirt................... Great stuff, thanks.
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Glad you liked it!
@asus123514 місяці тому
Liked the video on your life Delroy. You've had a heck of a work life.
@Jonnyturboable4 місяці тому
Del you look about 50, younger when you have your greys shaved. Looking great man. Merry Christmas look after yourself love the videos ✌️👍🙌🤙👏🙏
@andrewrits35364 місяці тому
love this channel old skill electrician delay is the best
@stephen-truthseeker4 місяці тому
My Dad worked in the Mars Bar Factory in Slough London. He used to travel from the North and stay at digs in London.
@therealdojj4 місяці тому
You honestly don't look that old to have had 50 years experience 😯 You must not suffer from stress 😁
@MrSeananners123454 місяці тому
Sparkys are too rich to worry 😉
@Recessio4 місяці тому
Delroy doesn't suffer from stress, just aggravations!
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
🤣Thanks for watching
@noelhiggins38664 місяці тому
great video
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Glad you enjoyed it
@alhamilton72614 місяці тому
Nice film Del, I like hearing you tell your story, you are a nice fella BW Al
@dav01kar4 місяці тому
Nice Del , 45 years at it but retired 3 years ago knees and back are finished, too much house bashing you know its a hard game. I only got grade 3 CSE they said I wernt bright enough to be a sparky lol love your channel .
@stuartolseen2144 місяці тому
Memory lane so great to look back time flies
@anthonybragg4 місяці тому
An interesting 50 years Del, Somethings have changed for the better but some for the worse.
@unknown551584 місяці тому
What's changed for the better and for worse? Be interesting to hear
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
Agreed thanks for watching.
@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio4 місяці тому
@@unknown55158 Ask you parents, O'm sure they have some stories.
@herrtomas67294 місяці тому
Real interesting history Del... Your comment about the guy with the 'shakes' pouring the tea reminds me of a guy I knew in the 60s who suffered very badly from shell-shock after the war. He walked around, but both hands literally wouldn't stop shaking - but he got on with life.. And manually breaking out the ends of the nails... they can't do anything these days unless it has a battery attached; ok, tools save time, but there are some who just don't know how....
@TheTW114 місяці тому
I love some of the site banter and the funny stories. I can't understand why anyone would want to work in an office.
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
That's one thing I decided from a young age I didn't want to be stuck in one place every day. Thanks for watching.
@lotuselise44324 місяці тому
Takes me back, I did a few jobs around the London Wall and Liverpool Street areas and onto Heathrow Airport T2 refurb and the fuel depot, sheeeeesh hazardous environment so the conduit threads where double length, would love to have a Hilmor to play with at home,
@petercregg75254 місяці тому
Been sparking 35 years ..really good watch👍
@eastwayelectrical4 місяці тому
That is awesome!
@edglue61384 місяці тому
Enjoyed that Del YNWA Del
@maff909Місяць тому
11:11 i was only 18... so you got no chat 😂😂😂
@williammartinculleton58754 місяці тому
Thanks for sharing , very interesting, lot better than some of your other videos 😂😂😂🇮🇪☘️💚
@davidodriscoll4 місяці тому
Delroy you look great for your age!
@amfcontractors4 місяці тому
Dubplate at the end 🕺🏽
@martinpower6537Місяць тому
Del Boy looks like a young viv Richards !!!! Keep going keep the flag flying for us over 60’s
@rowles134 місяці тому
I’ve been doing social domestic for the last 4 years from industrial due to redundancy Different ball game,not a fan,it’s a job.well done delroy
@tripleblackaaron24644 місяці тому
One time I saw the van in traffic outside Seven Sisters train station right in front of me, I was like that can’t be him 😂
@joevisdiplomaticmoves63064 місяці тому
Lekker one
@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio4 місяці тому
Blimey mate I hope I look in as good shape as you when I'm your age. Shocking.
@valtros2k104 місяці тому
Nice video gave it a like. On a random note Del standing outside the blocks looks like he could be in a drill music video: "I helped build these blocks so mess with me and i'll throw you off. Your mum's house is powered by electric that i wired up." haha just a random thought lol
@raphaelfloyddouglas6844 місяці тому
🙏🏾👌🏿
@randomcamerajunk69774 місяці тому
Amd i can't remember where i was working 3 weeks ago
@dd77744 місяці тому
👍🏼👍🏼
@thegreycat22604 місяці тому
50 years ? How old are you ??
@scitec7174 місяці тому
That's nuts he must be a least late 60s and still loving it
@unknown551584 місяці тому
68 I think he mentioned before
@peterlewis11064 місяці тому
A Kango for chasing out ..... memories !!
@WacKEDmaN4 місяці тому
anyone else recon this guy looks like Eli from HL2 in tbe thumbnail?!
@mickelemaytil12344 місяці тому
Respect uncs
@theunvaccinator3 місяці тому
What a absolute credit to London and if all migrants had this mindset London be the best place on the planet unfortunately nowadays moste are lazy and just want hand outs
@granvillebloor65694 місяці тому
Wright a book
@marksimpson30354 місяці тому
Praise the lord 😀 he's leaded , guided & protected you in your provision of salvation Amen 🙏
@Deanodisco14 місяці тому
Don't work until you drop Del think about retiring its great no stress and hassle .😂
@allsystemsdownagain95534 місяці тому
Man looking good for his age. Most guys in there 40's Look older than him.
@enochabban80864 місяці тому
I normally comment on your videos but no reply
@zaxmaxlax4 місяці тому
If you said you're 50yo I would believe you.
@duzaliteraf73734 місяці тому
1 second ago No views No comments No likes I'm first
@austenj45394 місяці тому
Well, at least you had/still have some form of work ethic. Working for the Local Authority among signing on. Gee, thanks. Absolutely no electric knowledge imparted. I gave it a chance. Quite how this UKposts Channel is supposed to engage me and others ... I have no idea.
@Tijuanabill4 місяці тому
Can you tell American electricians why you have a completely unnecessary switch on your plugs, that has no purpose at all, what so ever?
@williammartinculleton58754 місяці тому
Switches on our socket outlets ( often double pole ) are provided for convenience of the user, enables them to safely isolate the appliance plugged into the socket. Sparking can happen if a plug carrying full load current is simply pulled out. However it not mandatory to have switched socket outlets. This applies here in the Irish Republic also. Our Twin & CPC cables have all conductors insulated throughout their length & all 3 conductors are the same CSA (size)
@matthambly19974 місяці тому
Explain how it’s not necessary? Why don’t you have switches
@Tijuanabill4 місяці тому
@@williammartinculleton5875 If you don't want the sparks when you plug something in, turn it off, before you plug it in. Duh. Nothing ever sparks anyway, unless you are so uncoordinated, it takes you two or three tries to get it in the socket.
@lotuselise44324 місяці тому
I qualified in 85, at the V+A museum last job for EIL then went to Matthew Hall. PYRO, I was an expert in multicore 6 ft tails for risers,