Good Old Delroy, he gets all the best Jobs :)

[Dustydazzler]

Are his 'ways' really that ole fashioned ?

Most of what he does he learned in the 70s and 80s

I learned similar ways in the 90s

The only thing to change is some of the tools we have now like wall chasers

 

[PEG]

I really don't know what you lot are doing,wasting all them hours on Youtube,watching all them amateurs....

There is one,and only one dude on Youtube,and as we all know,it's Taryl Fixes All.

Now then,there's your dinner ?

 

[Mikegh]

Are his 'ways' really that ole fashioned ?

Most of what he does he learned in the 70s and 80s

I learned similar ways in the 90s

The only thing to change is some of the tools we have now like wall chasers

I suppose equipment and methods have advanced massively

Speed of thought and implementation of various methodologies available are key

You see it here all the time, there's a faster and better way of doing every job now if you know what it is and have the right equipment and materials

 

[Aaron b]

Are his 'ways' really that ole fashioned ?

Most of what he does he learned in the 70s and 80s

I learned similar ways in the 90s

The only thing to change is some of the tools we have now like wall chasers

I thought it was apparent that he didn't use his mft that much. I don't think many people would have his tolerance for these knackered systems or would want to take the responsibility. I get that customers don't want to spend money though and he needs to provide what the clients want.

 

[nicebutdim]

I thought it was apparent that he didn't use his mft that much. I don't think many people would have his tolerance for these knackered systems or would want to take the responsibility. I get that customers don't want to spend money though and he needs to provide what the clients want.

I've only watched a relatively small number of Delroy's videos and, oddly enough, his MFT appeared in most of those.

 

[Dustydazzler]

5 min 42 sec mark , what is that I spy...

 

[Aaron b]

I have only seen a couple so I might have the wrong end of the stick. He used a voltage tester a lot on one and didn't seem that confident on another. Personally I prefer to conduct tests and identify the fault before taking things apart incase I accidentally cure the problem when all the wires pop out and end up guessing. It also might be the way it's edited and it's all easier as an outsider.

 

[Mikegh]

I have only seen a couple so I might have the wrong end of the stick. He used a voltage tester a lot on one and didn't seem that confident on another. Personally I prefer to conduct tests and identify the fault before taking things apart incase I accidentally cure the problem when all the wires pop out and end up guessing. It also might be the way it's edited and it's all easier as an outsider.

I picked up on that too, he was using a voltage tester checking earths at outlets

Tells you nothing about the fault loop

 

[Mikegh]

Where he earthed the socket outlet( in the first video about 6mins) and left the rest of the circuit unearthed was a shocker

 

[Petej999]

Doesn't instill much in the way of confidence.

Also when he uses the MFT he reads like 6,7 that's cool no indication of what unit it is reading.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Customer keeps on hearing a 'thud'

Probably her husband hitting the floor every time he opens your invoice Del

 

[BiddeldyBwah]

Customer keeps on hearing a 'thud'

Probably her husband hitting the floor every time he opens your invoice Del

Easy £75.

 

[Mikegh]

Easy £75.

Ya when you don't test anything

 

[Dustydazzler]

 

[Mikegh]

Looked to me like a good job there for a change

I'd have had the isolator on the DB off to check polarity before re-energising

Don't like interrupting tenants supplies without prior notice either , even if they're out

 

[mainline]

I remember the one where he was sorting some dodgy sockets under kitchen cupboards. He routed the cables around the cupboards and up the wall completely out of any prescribed zones and called it a good job.

Both Cjr and Delroy delete and stop any bad comments showing on their pages.
I have commented many times, and it's only me that can see the posts.
Cjr is the shortest but has the biggest ego there are many jobs that must have cost the customer a fortune in materials.
There are many bad jobs /errors made by both of them, in fact Cjr isn't covered by niceic to do eicrs.

 

[mainline]

He started in 1973 an still going that speaks for itself.

Just goes to show some people never learn.

 

[mainline]

I gracefully disagree , I have watched most of my videos as I can't see much wrong with any of his workmanship

He is neat , tidy and often takes on awkward jobs that aren't easy to make look perfect

He could things faster sometimes but at 65? he does okay imo and I love the way he talks through what he is doing and explains why he is doing it that way

Try watching the video of where he decided to turn a TT into a TN is that ok in your eyes ?

 

[MJPD29]

Both Cjr and Delroy delete and stop any bad comments showing on their pages.
I have commented many times, and it's only me that can see the posts.
Cjr is the shortest but has the biggest ego there are many jobs that must have cost the customer a fortune in materials.
There are many bad jobs /errors made by both of them, in fact Cjr isn't covered by niceic to do eicrs.

I noticed he can't take criticism, even constructive. I think his work had improved drastically this past while, probably because everyone is trying to pick holes in everything he does. I'll agree, he has had some howlers and has a massive ego, and although he does hide any negativity whatsoever to preserve his ego i think he takes some comments on board. But his high opinion of himself is what made me stop watching him.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I noticed he can't take criticism, even constructive. I think his work had improved drastically this past while, probably because everyone is trying to pick holes in everything he does. I'll agree, he has had some howlers and has a massive ego, and although he does hide any negativity whatsoever to preserve his ego i think he takes some comments on board. But his high opinion of himself is what made me stop watching him.

Way back when I first stumbled across Chris the plumber on youtube , he was putting up stud walls, tiling bathrooms and fitting kitchen sinks.
I presumed he was and still is a handyman who dabbles in electrics on the side. I haven't watched any of his stuff for a good while now but presume he is still fitting bathrooms and doing a bit of wiring on the side still...

As for Del , still think he is the best honest celeb spark out there , not fancy , doesn't blow smoke up his own arse and reminds me of the site sparks i worked with as a youth

 

[Mikegh]

Way back when I first stumbled across Chris the plumber on youtube , he was putting up stud walls, tiling bathrooms and fitting kitchen sinks.
I presumed he was and still is a handyman who dabbles in electrics on the side. I haven't watched any of his stuff for a good while now but presume he is still fitting bathrooms and doing a bit of wiring on the side still...

As for Del , still think he is the best honest celeb spark out there , not fancy , doesn't blow smoke up his own arse and reminds me of the site sparks i worked with as a youth

Im beginning to think you're on a permanent windup with delroy

 

[Lister1987]

Im beginning to think you're on a permanent windup with delroy

He is Delroy"Is that you Del Roy, is this me?"
Name thr movie for thr bastardised quote

 

[timhoward]

He is Delroy"Is that you Del Roy, is this me?"
Name thr movie for thr bastardised quote

Full Metal Jacket

 

[Dustydazzler]

 

[Dustydazzler]

Another beauty

 

[goasis]

That didn't take long!! Wonder what he did about the earthing and bonding?

 

[Mikegh]

Don't like the way he blanked off the wiring with connectors and tape

 

[Petej999]

Don't like the way he blanked off the wiring with connectors and tape

To be honest I don't like or agree with any of his electrical work, be interesting to see his forthcoming vide of how he got into thr\e trade in the first place.

 

[Petej999]

Lets not forget not every job has a massive budget to make significant changes , some jobs the customer only wants to lay out the bare minimum money possible

Del does of lot of HMOs and Rentals which again landlords only prepared to pay for what work is 'absolutely necessary'

Safety come first Mate if the customer is strapped fo cash maybe Del should have walked from the job in the first place. to many Rahman landlords around these days.

 

[Mikegh]

To be honest I don't like or agree with any of his electrical work, be interesting to see his forthcoming vide of how he got into thr\e trade in the first place.

He reminds me of that tv show the Generation Game where they show someone how to make something and then let them do it

 

[Mikegh]

He was checking for dead with the 2-wire fluke tester on the 2-wire(I think) supply

Using gloves and VDE but still would add the single pole contact or non-contact testing.

Don't like depending on polarity at a board or maybe it was a 2- pole protective device

 

[nicebutdim]

He was checking for dead with the 2-wire fluke tester on the 2-wire(I think) supply

Using gloves and VDE but still would add the single pole contact or non-contact testing.

Don't like depending on polarity at a board or maybe it was a 2- pole protective device

Not watched the video, but that sounds like standard practice - 2 pole tester proven on a known live supply.

 

[MJPD29]

Not watched the video, but that sounds like standard practice - 2 pole tester proven on a known live supply.

Certainly is. A practice I use nearly every day considering I don't own a proving unit

 

[Mikegh]

It is but q

Not watched the video, but that sounds like standard practice - 2 pole tester proven on a known live supply.

Yes it's just my thinking

I don't trust the 2 wire on unknown installations

For instance of its a sub-board and you've got reverse polarity on the tails somewhere. Not a big concern if you're isolating via a DP rcbo/rcd

 

[nicebutdim]

It is but q

Yes it's just my thinking

I don't trust the 2 wire on unknown installations

For instance of its a sub-board and you've got reverse polarity on the tails somewhere. Not a big concern if you're isolating via a DP rcbo/rcd

Many 2 pole testers will indicate polarity and many will also detect voltage on a single probe, although not all have these features. One major benefit is the fact that they'll tell you what voltage is present (with both probes), whereas single pole contact testers generally just indicate if voltage is detected.

Basic fault finding can also be conducted by testing between conductors, which obviously isn't the case with single pole - Sorry, but I can't think of a better word that conducted for this reference to conductors Both types of tester have their uses.

 

[MJPD29]

He was checking for dead with the 2-wire fluke tester on the 2-wire(I think) supply

Using gloves and VDE but still would add the single pole contact or non-contact testing.

Don't like depending on polarity at a board or maybe it was a 2- pole protective device

I dont trust non contact testers whatsoever most of them activate on static on my arm. Out of interest, what single pole tester do you use? I'm yet to see any useful ones but if it was reliable it would be a good tool to have

 

[DPG]

I dont trust non contact testers whatsoever most of them activate on static on my arm. Out of interest, what single pole tester do you use? I'm yet to see any useful ones but if it was reliable it would be a good tool to have

Useful bits of kit as long as you understand their limitations. Useful fault finding tool. I've got a Kewtech Uno.

 

[MJPD29]

Useful bits of kit as long as you understand their limitations. Useful fault finding tool. I've got a Kewtech Uno.

I have one too. A klein one. I even keep it in my pocket every day. There is just trust issues in our relationship

 

[nicebutdim]

I have one too. A klein one. I even keep it in my pocket every day. There is just trust issues in our relationship

Handy when trying to identify one cable out of many, but I also struggle with trust issues.

I do have a single pole contact tester, but rarely use it as it's bulky and not particularly convenient. At least a 2 pole tester can be hung around your neck.

 

[timhoward]

Handy when trying to identify one cable out of many, but I also struggle with trust issues.

I do have a single pole contact tester, but rarely use it as it's bulky and not particularly convenient. At least a 2 pole tester can be hung around your neck.

I have a Martindale single pole one, and it does tend to stay in the tool bag. I do sometimes use it when confronted with an unlabelled heating connection box, I can often leave it balanced / propped in the choc block under it's own weight and hear the beeping when I activate the programmer etc. I think that's the only time it sees the light of day. Otherwise I've gotten used to the Fluke two pole and find it does all I need including a one pole function.