81. I have Famous Visitors from overseas and I get my electrics checked

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Once again the campervan was pressed into service for my filming on Cruising The Cut, resulting in two car park stays, one in North Wales - where I introduced some Very Important Guests to the joys of narrowboating - and one in Milton Keynes. Plus I went to have my new lithium / inverter etc electrical system checked over by the professionals at Bluefix who are qualified and authorised Victron installers.
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@dorothydotson7154 Год назад

I never doubted you got it right, David, but inspection by professionals is always good.

@GrahamRead101 Год назад

How to very politely put two fingers up to all the arm chair critics, whilst taking on board valid feedback.

@damiengreen8200 Год назад

Must admit when you produced that incredibly thick cable at the end I had to blink a few times! That is one thick piece of wire.

@Pigeon-Legs Год назад

Loved the cup of tea montage. All it was missing was the cheese sandwich on the side.

@seanjamescameron Год назад

Never has a "making a cuppa tea" sequence been filmed so beautifully before. Chin-chin.

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Год назад

Nothing like watching a kettle boil 😂 As always, a very entertaining and enjoyable video. 👏👏👍😀

@Vandemonium Год назад

Haha I do my best to offer prime quality entertainment 🤣

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Год назад

@@Vandemonium You do indeed. It’s greatly appreciated. Keep it up 👍

@Lego6980 Год назад

Go to Vandemonium, where watched kettles boil

@Lego6980 Год назад

11:15 love these guys. Must be extra reassuring having people from middle earth giving you the ‘all ok’. I’d use them for sure!

@TrevorMakes Год назад

As an electrical engineer (barely qualified to work on low-power digital electronics), I commend your use of "appropriately thick" wire. 👍

@TheThor2745 Год назад

We always appreciate every effort you make with cooking David, and a cup of tea is always essential. Cheers

@ScottPDX Год назад

Followed the Wynns for years, they seem like a great couple. I love it when my RU-vid stars get together. I hope they get you down to thier new HH Catamaran when they get it - its only fair.

@RadioRake Год назад

Famous visitors? I never heard of 'em. Glad your electrical installation got the "nod" from the pros - there's lots of people on youtube that think they know better. I do wonder why you didn't have the electrical at the back of the van but can't remember what all you have back there (other than the fuel locker). Enjoyed the video!

@LisaMarli Год назад

Yeah for the knowledgeable user who got it all correct. You do have a very clever van. And yeah for a nifty spot for the kettle since you do love your tea. Have fun running around in your newly outfitted van.

@jabbertwardy Год назад

That was NOT what I envisioned when they recommended a larger ground wire 😂 I reckon you could divert a lightning strike with that cable!

@eekee6034 Год назад

Exactly my first thought too! 😂 But I wonder if it's that thick to make it the last thing to fail when things really go wrong, perhaps even _during_ a lightning strike? 🙃

@alisonlee3314 Год назад

You must be really pleased with yourself David. You've got a great little van now! Well done! 🙂 X

@sidneybowerman558 Год назад

I never doubted that your wiring would be anything less than top notch David. Did you know that there are 'Ready Meals' available based on ex military needs. Some of them are really good, (compared to what I got many years ago). They are easily heated up, and great if you are stuck for something nourishing.

@Vandemonium Год назад

Sounds good!

@unwin42 Год назад

I was introduced to The Wynns when you talked about them on your other channel years ago and got hooked when they were stuck on Fiji. Both channels helped me get through the depths of the pandemic. 😊

@roland9423 Год назад

It is NOT silly when little things work out perfectly:- ) it is serendipityyyyy :) xx

@nate9553 Год назад

It’s the little things! I can relate to your kettle storage grin.

@roland9423 Год назад

It is a nice sign.

@brianlopez8855 Год назад

good to note standards are being maintained with the use of a mug coaster.

@MrAg272 Год назад

G'day David. I love the road journey at the beginning of the Vlog. The English countryside is so different to here in Australia. Beautiful English country.

@dee2251 Год назад

We are truly blessed, however, Australia, from what I’ve seen of it, is beautiful too, just in a different way.

@henryblake3064 Год назад

"Probably horrible, but much cheaper..." 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for this video! Greetings from germany

@sianwarwick633 Год назад

If I had a way of pipelining maple 🍁syrup to you....

@keykeypr8292 Год назад

Congratulations on the clean electrical bill of health. You deserve to feel gratified at having the experts give the seal of approval to your work. (I suppose it also says something about the naysayers who criticized it--but let us be charitable.) I am very nervous about doing electrical work myself. I just removed a fluorescent light fixture to rewire and replace it with LEDs (very simple job really), and as always I was anxiously looking for smoke signals when I turned it on the first time. Loved the tea "slup" at 4:08...I always slurp hot beverages. In America, slurping in public is considered a bit uncouth; is it the same in Britain? Perhaps you were just doing it for video effect?

@Vandemonium Год назад

Yes, for the video 🤣

@nilo70 Год назад

Thank you David for taking me along. Perhaps this will silence the nay sayers and self appointed “experts “ . But I’m not betting on it. Anyway , Cheers From California 😊

@elenitourlotoudesousabrito8971 Год назад

Have you considered adding a beautiful (appropriate) closing music score on this channel too? Helps us with "closure" 😊. Thanks for sharing.

@Vandemonium Год назад

Haha perhaps I should!

@brianlopez8855 Год назад

the C the C end music is iconic

@HRHDuke Год назад

Personally, having seen you work I had no worries at all, great job!

@robtheplod Год назад

Word of warning, when parked in the pub car parks don't flash your lights... :)

@Vandemonium Год назад

🤣🤣 Unless I fancy some action hehehehe 🤣🤣

@Ben-311 Год назад

I really feel like having some tea now. Looking forward to the referenced Cruising The Cut video :).

@nilo70 Год назад

He eats a extra aged white cheddar I believe 😊

@pfalzgraf7527 Год назад

I am SO looking forward to the Wynn-video 😁 Meanwhile it is nicely entertaining to watch you heating water with your new electric setup and store your kettle in the right space! Congrats on doing things right! And the chunky earth is probably really just for even more safety (which you should always have an abundance of).

@familyw5661 Год назад

Great video David. you have a skill for video and presenting its great to watch.

@ilblues Год назад

Did you just tease a crossover video, David? That would be MARVELous. 😉

@rickeys Год назад

Love the Wynns! I love how so many of my favorite RU-vidrs know each other! 😊❤😊❤

@johnshaw4140 Год назад

I never doubted your electrical abilities for a second David , after all , your narrowboat didn't explode or electrocute anybody did it ? It's amazing the number of armchair experts that inhabit the internet , hopefully the trolls have crawled back under their respective bridges and will stay there in future , happy travels , tally ho etc

@sylviapage8572 Год назад

Great to see your electrics are fine, I had no doubts in your skills. Wow, I used to watch the Wynns years ago when they were in their first RV. I recall they got a bigger RV and then a catamaran. I think I lost touch with their channel but may have another look now I’ve remembered them. I’m looking forward to seeing them on your NB channel.

@Dmate89 Год назад

What a nice, videomaking way of providing a conclusion at the end, saying: "Every sceptic viewers can go and f...eel invited for a cup of electricity-boiled-made tea" To cut the fooling around: Well done David, both for the video, and for your neat job in the van.😊

@terrycook8914 Год назад

Just what I needed to watch tonight...you making tea and heating pancakes in your van. Yes, I do have a very dull life! 🤣🤣🤣

@bennysh Год назад

WHAT?!!! the WYNNS! worlds collided! They did mention you at a previous video..

@Parknest Год назад

The verdict from the Blue Fix guys is testament to the quality of your work. As you said the extension lead for using your kettle isn't pretty. I would recommend replacing it with one that has individual switches for each outlet. I have one such extension that I run out to the caravan awning and it is handy to avoid tripping out the caravan breaker.

@smilysun8358 Год назад

You just make me smile and I can’t explain, thank you 😊

@Vandemonium Год назад

😀

@TravisAviation Год назад

I am pleased your inspection was a pass, I had no worries, but I am a DIY just like you with loads of research. I am glad you are finally hanging with the Wynn's. You recommended their channel a year and a half-ish ago I believe during your Christmas on the boat and I have been watching them since, so thank you! Looking forward to the CC video. Cheers!

@bernardh9994 Год назад

I don't know if you did, but using a lid on a pan will save you a lot of energy - although perhaps not though for heating pancakes 🥞.

@Vandemonium Год назад

Cheers

@alexmcclintock7843 Год назад

Be careful, drinking too much tea might turn you into an Englishman. Oh, right, you are an Englishman. See, I told that would happen.

@subukai Год назад

I am subscribed to the Wynns and was pleasantly surprised to see them here! Nice collaboration!

@sianwarwick633 Год назад

Fantastic kettle. Without knowing too much about the electrics, I'll just say, Congrats on a clean bill of health for your set-up

@markgruenberg6277 Год назад

Congratulations on the successful installation of your electric system. Well done. Be well and stay safe

@lucindawilson5510 Год назад

ha ha congratulations kettle fits ..very familar with those times hip hip hooray

@JeghedderThomas Год назад

Jolly! The electics are fine - good to know.

@Vandemonium Год назад

Absolutely

@davidsedlickas8222 Год назад

Great to see you on our screens again David. You perhaps might consider a small 12v television called Cello English made only bought online. For motorhomes and caravans Avtex televisions are used but they are stupid money. Electrics on boats yep serious issue since it's rare to come across anybody who knows what they are talking about. Good idea for peace of mind to get your DIY checked out. Hope you make Crick Safe travels

@Vandemonium Год назад

Cheers. No space for a telly and not really wanted but I have my ipad for video 😀 No Crick for me, I will be filming elsewhere this year!

@bigteno4597 7 месяцев назад

Love the channel David, keep up the good work 👏 Dr Paul 😅

@Vandemonium 7 месяцев назад

Thank you

@markattardo Год назад

Not sure I've heard of maple flavored syrup. Not surprised it exists but am wondering if pancakes absorb impossibly large amounts like they do with real syrup😂 Enjoyed the road trip. Glad your solar install passed inspection👍👍

@Vandemonium Год назад

They did

@shirleylynch7529 Год назад

Well done with all your electrics. Lovely varied video. You travelled around. Great to hear all you were doing. Very interesting. Thank you. Look forward to your next one.

@dee2251 Год назад

Maple syrup from Aldi is cheaper than other supermarkets and it’s the proper stuff. I personally prefer good old Golden syrup, but only Tate & Lyle will do. No other Golden syrup I’ve tried so far comes close.

@StrassenbahnBen Год назад

It brings me so much joy to participate in your journeys. Thank you for sharing and taking your time.

@maobfh Год назад

Well done, David! I have been trying to figure out what wire I need to use to wire the electrical in my bus. I haven’t figured it out, yet, so I don’t and didn’t have an opinion about the thickness of your wire. I don’t think that I even know how to ask the question as all I have gotten in response to “what wire should I use to run all of the wiring to multiple outlets and lights BEHIND the wall?” is a half dozen hrrmm’s and a couple of hah’s. But no real answers. Everything else that you did was well justified by you and I thought it was fine. I am still no closer to discovering what wire would be best so I am in no position to say “you! Come over here and fix this before you blow up a city block. I plan to go easy with a 3500W box and will run everything to that box. I found what I think is a very good box but they only guarantee the functionality of their solar panels and they are expensive but run on 10 year old technology. So I STILL haven’t climbed off the fence. Hopefully soon and I am excited to see that you have successfully reached my goal. You win!

@zapfanzapfan Год назад

Nice little solution for keeping drawers and cupboards closed.

@rogerturley Год назад

Congratulations on the inspection success. Perhaps that will calm the keyboard warriors. 🙂

@davidau8455 Год назад

So you forgot the pancake mix? Methinks you're a cereal offender!

@apolloj23 Год назад

A Wynns crossover in the works! My day is made.

@Debba521 Год назад

Looking forward to seeing the canal footage with the Wynns. I am glad you got your wiring checked out, and it should be gratifying that you got a thumbs up from the pros. A little peace of mind goes a long way. I know what you mean by the price of maple syrup, eegads! But I do like waffles and have a nice little waffle maker that's great for one person. Take care, and looking forward to your next adventure!

@rdyfhi Год назад

That was good so it was David, well done with the old electrics...

@PK_Blinder Год назад

Luke is a top man with electrical installs. At present i have gas for cooking and heating but looked at induction hobs. During the winter with my 12v fridge running and using electric instead of gas there is no chance id cope without a B2B. I have 640w of panels and a 200ah lithium battery and need the B2B. After the outlay of buying it, then its free power and you wont have to restrict your tea intake 😉👍

@Vandemonium Год назад

Ah but my van's just for weekends so I won't need one

@dirtdigger949 Год назад

Wow that ground cable should do you fine for years to come!

@tupolev141 7 месяцев назад

The astonishing amount of concern-trolling by people behind their keyboards is really getting on my nerves. You're a much more patient man than me David going to great lengths trying to explain everything is fine. Do these people really think they're helpful?

@carolinecaiger6717 Год назад

I love the Wynn’s. They are my absolute favourite vloggers (after you, of course!) ♥️

@thejerseylady1 Год назад

Glad to hear that your install got a thumbs-up from the pros. Gloria 🐂

@crstothard Год назад

Dig the Wynns!.... and you! Greetings from NYC!

@davecisneros5285 Год назад

What a crazy world RU-vid is. I only subscribe to a few dozen and yet here are two of them together!

@paulhoughton5266 Год назад

Excellent, I was thinking this afternoon that we must be due a Vandemonium film soon, and not disappointed 😀

@robertoler3795 Год назад

Just catching up here. for what it is worth you have done a pretty fine job on the electrical system. I have rewired airplanes, boats, and the house(s) I own and am an electrical engineer ham radio guy. I would do more grounding ie bigger wire and ground more often but the rest of it is first rate. fly safe

@echozulualpha Год назад

Delightful - with 3 of our fav RU-vidrs!

@davewalton2358 Год назад

Great stuff, David. Well done on the electrical install, no ominous glowing or smoke from the van with everything in operation, so that's a pass! Smoke is so hard to get back in once you let it out... 🙂

@murraywagnon1841 Год назад

Looking forward the the Winns bit on the other chanel. I've been following them about as long as I've been following you.

@mabecka Год назад

Tis the season to move into the van! Cheers

@esiebert7625 Год назад

Nice, last I saw they were driving camper vans around Italy, quite the transition from cat to narrowboat, how did you end up meeting the Wynn’s?

@Vandemonium Год назад

We both watch each other’s channels and have communicated a bit over the years so when they said they wanted to try narrowboating, I sorted them out with a hire boat.

@kill_time_bill Год назад

Thoroughly enjoyable vid that matey! So glad all's well with the electrics. Plenty of time now for adventures, cups of tea and the famous cheese sandwiches! 👍

@pixie706 Год назад

Wot no cheese sandwich. ?

@ahh4542 Год назад

I made a correct guess about your guests for once :) Eagerly waiting for the epic main channel video!

@cbeuck5024 Год назад

After all the trial and tribulations getting the van set up must have " wine" not tea in celebration of a job well done - Happy Motoring Jan Adelaide

@kenlynch6332 Год назад

Those Wynn's pop up every where in all my channels 🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗

@horstszibulski19 Год назад

I hope that all the nay-sayers keep their silence over the electrics from now on... 😂 Well done, David, all works, all is safe, what could you ask more for? 👍👍👍

@paulfletcher1900 Год назад

Hi just thinking about starting a camper conversation and remember back in one of your early videos and with a bit of lazyness on my part i remember you saying about an insurance company that covered you during your conversation i would be greatful if you could let me know the name keep up the good work

@Vandemonium Год назад

With apologies I can't remember, it was six years ago!

@dexterfitben Год назад

You're like my old mother...would make cups of tea before going to bed then complain she couldnt sleep.

@Vandemonium Год назад

Yep, that's me

@roland9423 Год назад

@@Vandemonium I have round caff tea bags and triangle decaff for zzzzzz :)

@hellsop Год назад

Take that, commenterati! :D

@dmiller9786 Год назад

Any video with a glimpse of Nikki is a good video

@FixitFrank Год назад

I'd like to request a "how to make a proper cuppa" video for us americans. thanks for another enjoyable video! also a toaster works great for those sorts of pancakes

@Vandemonium Год назад

This was that video!

@joline2730 Год назад

Arrh, it would take too long, that's why he's opting out of it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Capitaine.Albator Год назад

Nice vlog… thanks for the share 👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 Год назад

good vid thanks lee

@philgray1023 Год назад

Interesting to see the power draw of the induction cook top. It is always a bother needing to know how much our power bank will put up with.

@carycoombe3380 Год назад

You still have the toaster! I don't know if that will work with your induction burner. You may have to chuck it out 😢. However, I can send you some proper Canadian Maple syrup. I have an acquaintance that has relatives in Quebec with a "sugar shack". Just don't mention the "French Canadian Maple Syrup Mafia" 😅😆😉

@Vandemonium Год назад

I certainly do have it! It won't work on the new hob but it would have a place over a camp fire!

@hughcarson6837 Год назад

Enjoyed this little vlog

@rogerlafrance6355 Год назад

A few more cameras and a switcher and you'll have a proper OB Van. You can tidy wires up with flexible plastic conduit and tiewraps with screwdowns.

@Vandemonium Год назад

I've been so tempted to build an OB van!

@jamesrichardson476 Год назад

@@Vandemonium Do it - you know you want to..... :D

@JohnSmith-yv6eq Год назад

OB....outside broadcast???? (for those not "in the trade"?)

@NarrowboatJophina2 Год назад

Do you think you’ll ever get back on the waterways? Also do you miss it now you live in a house? Keep up the great vlogs on both channels. 👍🏼

@Vandemonium Год назад

One day!

@stanleyromanowski9816 Год назад

Real maple syrup is pricy on this side of the pond too...

@0HARE Год назад

Nice work on your electrical mods. I’d sure like to find the American version of the Blue Fix guys. Looking forward to seeing your Cruising The Cut episode with Jason & Nikki. Happy Camping!

@robertlalor8090 Год назад

Celebrities unite!!!! Thanks David, another great one.

@slots1407 Год назад

Always a bunch of naysayers on any job a RU-vidr does. For a layman, you've done a bloody good job.

@TimNevins Год назад

Great stuff as usual!

@brianperrett3201 Год назад

At 3:34 when you open the second drawer, I notice you have a single slice toast maker (fold flat, not much room taken up). I have one of these but I didn't realise they worked on induction hobs? Or was it overlooked when you removed the gas? Or (shock horror!, but good sense) Do you carry an "emergency" gas stove stashed away?

@Vandemonium Год назад

Won't work with induction, no, but kept for campfires and yes, the emergency portable gas canister stove

@craignewbould6007 Год назад

I would be interested in your thoughts on leaving your van with the battery fully charged. I looked into fitting lithium to our narrowboat but as we are leisure boaters the battery would be fully charged when we took it back to the marina. It would then be left with a fully charged battery. We were told that lithium batteries do not like being stored fully charged and should be discharged to around 60% for storage. For this reason I eventually decided not to go to lithium.

@Vandemonium Год назад

I have wondered about that but I suppose time will tell. I could always leave the fridge on or suchlike so as to draw down some power and give the batteries some exercise!

@zapfanzapfan Год назад

From what I have read LFP batteries are at least less sensitive to being charged to 100% than the normal Li-batteries used in EVs. Tesla recommends that their cars with LFP batteries be charged to 100% at least once a week. Might have more to do with making the guess-o-meter more accurate though. Time will tell though, it'll be a while before you get through 4000 cycles even if you did one cycle a day.