Very long Q&A storytime.

Their new 4G service has been so oversubscribed that the contention has rendered it almost unusable.

Big Clive

7-10 hours? What the H?

As Norm MacDonald would say.

I think there's a specific type of human optimised for engineering tasks and working alone. Like the maintenance department of the human race.

Big Clive

I'm the same in that I'm absolutely fine being alone. I put it down to being on the autism spectrum. In my case that is, not necessarily yours.

I just finished watching this and again a wonderful result and terrific insight and stories. I return to hear your wondrous stories, if you don't mind a little Yes.

Michael Thompson

Really enjoyed the Q&A format of chatting while working on a project. Would love to see more of them periodically.

Howard Simons

Considering all the urban myths regarding Tesla, maybe Clive does pop back sometime in the future to update him.

Ian James

That was a lot of fun! It's good to get to a bit about you.

YES TESLA! He was so smart I bet the things of the future he could figure out and understand quite easy

Thanks again for a great video, Clive.

Paul Schuur

Very entertaining, thanks Clive.

And yes I am on the spectrum but I don't live in my parents basement (i wish they had had one). :-)

Demolished Man

Wow, the time just flew. Thank you so much for the shout out for older folk. I'm 60 and I know how to programme a VCR to record TV but we don't have to any more because we all have some form of DVR.... However, I also know what goes into a DVR, computer or smartphone and how to build a lean website. I watched this why soldering an extension lead to a 12v power supply, who needs connectors. I'm learning electronics, chemistry, astronomy and trolling thanks to the world wide web. Damn to be young now!

Demolished Man

Sounds similar to our system, except we have 6A 1mm or 1.5mm lighting circuits. (I choose 1.5mm) I'm not convinced that an RCBO on every circuit is a good idea, although it does allow just one rogue appliance to trip out. I suppose the aircon trip does provide extra protection for someone working on it.

Big Clive

Awesome video! I love the longer Q&A rambly videos. It was like watching a Big Clive movie instead of a TV show.

Phr3d13

Hi again mate, Australian 240V radial circuits are typically: 1.5mm T+E on 10 amp RCDs for lights (or 1.5mm twin and single double-insulated switched actives with common earths in older buildings) 2.5mm T+E on 16 or 20 amp RCDs for general power 2.5mm T+E on 20 amp unprotected breakers for HVAC 4mm or 6mm T+E on 25 or 32 amp unprotected breakers for ovens/ranges and HWS, depending on load. Our legislation and AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules are about to change though, requiring every circuit to have RCBO protection in new installations... should be a nice little windfall for the equipment manufacturers and supply chain, and the big contracting firms... RCDs for 3-phase industrial motors and HVAC must surely cost a pretty penny. What was that you were saying about the "standards industry"...? ;) I'm all for better electrical safety, but why do we need RCBOs on Aircon units that are operated purely by remote control, or on a hot water service that's barely even seen, let alone poked and prodded at by the homeowner? Seems a bit over the top to me, like someone's done a deal with friends in high places... oh well, at least we don't have to bother testing Ring Mains.

Chris Talbot

I feel very odd right now... im only 33 but i have to say i can connect on a lot of the history.. 14k screaming modems and all sorts.. my life took a bad turn but all it achieved was delaying my RE-discovery of my love for electronics and thanks to channels like yours Clive i do very much enjoy the videos, it's a great help seeing principles in practice rather than just reading things in books and stuff. Thanks.

Excellent video, please schedule another. It was a great trip down memory lane. I was born in 59 and became an electrician, moving eventually into electronics etc. I can relate very well to most of your stories. Cheers mate. PS in Australia we're radial and the circuit is 16A for GPO's and 10A for lights

Richard Boyce

Wow, that is a pretty half-arsed installation to be sure. No doubt the electrical contractor is on some flat-rate-90-day-terms arrangement with the Gov, which they accepted because they heard "government contract" and thought it would be a nice little earner. So they tell their guys to just get in and get out, "get the bloody job done as quickly as possible so I can send you out to a decent-paying job". I've seen similar things happen in public housing over here across the ditch. No duty of care or concern for the safety and comfort of the occupant, just smash it out as quick as possible. Hope you get the situation sorted out properly without too much more time at the tenancy tribunal.

Chris Talbot

"They'll just approve anybody" - yeah........ Last week I had the surreal experience of an "electrical inspector" (which in NZ is the highest level of the electrical trade - a step over electrician - and it's their job to, you know, electrical inspect stuff......) willingly bring and present evidence of his own atrocious work on an oven to court. I contacted an electrical inspector from a different firm... Sent him a video of it... And he'll be round to inspect it this week. I think he summed it up nicely with his comment of "As for the shambles of the rangehood and range install, there are so many things wrong I don’t know where to start." his suggestion was "I would suggest the electrician is either not qualified or is inexperienced in carrying out general domestic wiring work. The workmanship doesn’t appear to be of a tradesman like standard." And ... Yes. It definitely looks like that :D An even better reaction was from a builder, sent around by the landlord following what must have been an almight "Oh f--k" moment... He'd been sent a photo. He was stunned, and said he thought it looked like it had been done by someone who was drunk. I do WAY better work than that while drunk... But I understand where he was coming from. Nice guy - he was really stunned, just asking "Who did this?!" in the tone of "What asshole electrician did that??!!!!!". But...... Actually..... The guy who did that.....? They're an "electrical inspector"......... And....... They're the local "electricians" for the nation's biggest landlord... Rather than being inexperienced, actually.... They do household wiring ALL DAY EVERY DAY ... Which is kind of horrifying. Here's the "before" video... <a href="https://youtu.be/V9aE4u1kfkw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/V9aE4u1kfkw</a> ... And I'll upload the "after" to youtube shortly. I've added what might be the sturdiest anti-tipping bracket in history, and covered up that hole-in-the-ceiling situation... So.... It's better...

Thank you once again for the trip down memory lane.i always enjoy these “solder-side chats” while you build things. Always enjoyable. I look forward to the next one 😺

Vaughn B.

Great video. I’ve known about the circuit diagram for bridge rectifiers for years, but has never occurred to me to wire one up by twisting diodes together. Fun! I think I’m going to swing by the electronics shop tomorrow (yay vacation!) and put together the ematch shot box you diagrammed out on the website. Maybe I’ll set something off in my backyard for testing. Think I’ve got some 2 part powder or fireball mix left over. Yay non expired Pyro license.

The Griffiths Family

Over in the US, most of the typical radial circuits use a 15A breaker for lighting and small appliances and the like. One can use a 20A on pretty much the same wiring in most cases. My house is all 12/3 solid-core Romex on 15A circuits for nearly every room, with a few special exceptions. The garage shop is similar, though I've got 20A breakers only so far in there, plus some 240V fun for its heater.

There is one called Bluewave, but it's very motivated owner mysteriously died on the evening of announcing his plans for a new 4G Internet service. It's a very closed shop here.

Big Clive

Also "don't just work your whole life" is very, very good advice. Ideally get into a position where you can afford to go part-time or have extended breaks. There's a huge difference between "I should find a job... in about a year's time" and being unemployed and desperately needing a job. I've had long breaks and it makes life so much better. "I am going for a bike ride. I may be some time" then riding half way round Australia. Taking a year off to do whatever you want to do can change you as a person. Are you someone who just sits there and does nothing if there's no-one forcing you? In my case I somehow always end up with a longer list of "things I want to do" at the end of a break than at the start.

Moz in Oz

Storytime with Uncle Clive. "once upon a time there was a happy child skipping happily around the Isle of Man. One day Uncle Clive arrived with a big goodie bag full of toys and sweets. But some sweets were not for children, they had alcohol in them. Also, some toys were not for children, like the doll that Clive is famous for or the special lamp that was in his last video. I mean his most-recent, not his final one. Although a wee scottish man under a 20W UV lamp... final seems entirely plausible".

Moz in Oz

Entertaining and informative as always. Thanks!

Thanks, Clive. Very enjoyable. I often seal sensors or LEDs in glass tubes with resin, but wave the hot air gun at them just before adding the resin, so it gets pulled up inside as it cools.

Andy Brown

I thought this was going to be a revisit of the "Nixie Stix" until I saw the video title, still haven't got around to building one but I really love that jittering effect. "FOOL BRIDGE RECTIFIER" got a smile from me, I just finished watching his new Leyden Jar/Capacitor video. - Fitzroy Barometer, also known as a Storm Glass? That will be interesting, I always wondered how those were supposed to work (and whether they actually do, to any degree of accuracy!) Righto... on to the Q&amp;A!

Chris Talbot

You know. I have offered to come out there and startup a Wireless ISP :) Its my specialty. I currently run a decent sized wireless ISP here in canada and know some pretty neat tricks to get large amounts of data over long distances wirelessly. Im also good with working on a tight budget. We use Ubiquiti &amp; Mikrotik Mainly with Rf elements &amp; Jirous antennas :) . All I need is a couch and some equipment and I can make it a reality ;). Besides I need a vacation.

Ms. Fixit

If you go back in time, take me with you. I'd have been 17 then.

Daddy Bearcat

Ah, who needs sleep?

Andy Brown

Just opening up the video. I'm always excited for these from you.