Van theft is seriously damaging us the tradesmen, I have been doe 3 times. I never leave expensive tools in the van overnight. great video PB, wish you didn't stop doing them, cheers!
PB really enjoy the videos, well presented and edited and very educational for a general maintenance man as I am now. Before that I was a DI in the Met specialising in organises mobile phone crime. The similarity with phones and tool theft is most times when tools are discovered in the wrong hands you can’t identify the owner. Without and owner you cannot prove a theft of handling charge. One way of changing that is to record serial numbers, unique marks and photo your tools and log them on immobilise.com which is a free property register which is used by the police to identify stolen property and enable the thieves and handlers to be convicted. It’s not just for tools and caters for all types of property inc phones, cameras, TVs - anything with a serial number. It’s not widely known so it’s under used but it could get you your favourite tools back. Hope this helps and thanks again for the effort you take with the videos. Mark
I'm all for your tool theft awareness campaign. I try and take what tools I need for the day and take them out of van and lock away at night. You couldn't be too carefull. You don't know who's watching you
Tip for this scenario, when you have deliveries often times there is plastic "band straps" around cardboard boxes etc. Keep a piece of this in your tool bag about 50cm. You can use it in a sawing motion to cut the sealant between the parts. It's a little fiddly to get started, but once going it's easier. Disclaimer:- it's not always possible, and doesn't work on gripfill, the benefits are it rarely leaves any damage such as scratches. Hope this helps someone 👍
Hi PB Totally agree van theft is a problem. I've been a victim too. However, I don't believe harsher penalties will have any effect. Even prison had no positive effect on prevention of crimes, in fact all evidence points towards making things worse. I think our focus should be on the van manufacturers to fit good security, we know that van security is at an all time low. I for one would buy a new van from any company that offered multipoint locking to make our vans safe. It really would not be that difficult at the point of manufacture.
Geoff Johnston hi, I'm quite lucky now, I have a secure unit, so vans get put away at night, staff have to bring vehicles back and lock up inside. I sleep well now!!
Geoff Johnston I’m in Galway & I’m reversing my van right against my house & side door tight to family car, I have a company van not that it matters but all tools are mine. I’ve been to a few auctions etc and I swear a lot of power tools are coming from uk & my guess is Irish tools are going the other way. I don’t have a couple of k lying around to replace tools if they got swiped
I’ve got three tool totes and about 7-8 power tools boxes, I take them into my house now every night after my van got stolen. I know it takes a bit of extra time to do everyday but after losing thousands of pounds worth of tools and 2 weeks work it’s definitely worth the extra 10-15 minutes every morning/evening now.
Nice one PB, Top tip use both hands when working you'll get loads more done 😉 No Metabo this week? Also de-merit for incorrect use of a Wera VDE screwdriver. Seriously though Van/Tool theft you're preaching to the converted, it happened to me & was years till I slept through the night without checking the van, But harsher punishments won't work & the police will only treat it as theft. It's down to us to do everything we can to stop it happening, security, removing tools, not buying bargains on eBay etc.. & the Van manufacturers to upgrade the security standards on the vehicles. If all the trades stopped buying ACME vans because the side doors can be peeled then ACME vans would have to react. Wishful thinking? I can still remember when car stereos & TWOCing were the big vehicle crimes but the manufacturers have acted to almost irradicate stereo theft & TWOCing isn't as prevelant as it was in the 90's. I've signed the petition & contacted my M.P. every little helps. Nice one with the marble run & your nephew 👍
Don't know why they put a bypass on y plan. No need. There's always a port open on a 3 port. Defo put one on s plan. Also, I never quote for small breakdown jobs like that pump. They either want it fixed, or they don't. If customer wants to get several people in to give free diagnosis and compete for the job - I won't be one of them. Great vid, PB, please keep them coming.
Another good video ...pete...am this theft in ireland is a massive problem too...my van was done in the same hotel car park twice...bout 12 ..000 worth last time couldn't work for a month after it...still haven't everything got back but close....what type of extra locks did u put on your van ...i really love this channel ...id love to give a few days working with ya.....ha
Yes,my van worries me every day as I look out from behind the curtains.I use a good quality steering wheel lock.I know they can still get in but there have been a fair few vans been stolen around me.Please can you show marble run next time?great video.
nice one pb, new to your vids but theyre top notch, loved the review on your vetos, they're cracking bags, what re-seating kit is that? i need a new one after the spindle snapped from a few years of abuse
Yes I’d like to sign it.....hard days work.....went to gym for little swim then sauna ease my old bones....came out most of my tools been nicked.and lock broken,,,,as you say nobody interested in finding out who they was. The Car boot on lever, St. full of drills and tools in Bolton ...the police don’t seem interested as I say....about time something was done about it.....they sell the tools to stall holders to support the drug use so why don’t they stop them....all they have to do is ask where have you bought it.....
Not a plumber but looking to start up in the trade, enjoying all your vids 👍, is it just me or do you let rip in your van about 2:35 😂 keep up with the vids
Awesome video, any chance can do a video on bunging a system and draining down open vent systems when there’s no drain off, and when best practice to do them Cheers!
and putting the monetary cost of the tools asside (and that's not to say it's not insignificant) somethings you've had for years and can't replace, they don't make it anymore etc. Not everything is available on next day from screwfix.
My my tools got cleaned out, 8k plus tools taken in an instant. Police don't want to know. They didn't bother coming out to investigate. Just a crime reference number. Worst part of it was I didn't take out cover for my tools 😭. Bloody dirty scumbags. I've had slam locks installed on my new Transporter Kombi. It's not nice. Every job I go out to I get paranoid that some a-hole is trying to get at my gear. I've had to start my tool collection again. The police just said there's a great deal of this happening in the West Midlands.
Creating a website for stolen items that people can had there stolen items to with the items serial number then people can check places like ebay gumtree and car boot sales for stolen items and report it to the police.
Just a thought I have tried to change tap Barrels on taps before and it’s like they have been welded on and they are almost impossible to get off to the point that you mark up the taps badly. Have you got a tip to remove them when they are stuck on. Thanks
I am fully with u view on this but the police have not got the manpower or they simply do not care they would rather sit on a bridge and catch use doing 63 in a 60 zone they are not interested in van theft
Van theft is seriously damaging us the tradesmen, I have been doe 3 times. I never leave expensive tools in the van overnight. great video PB, wish you didn't stop doing them, cheers!
PB really enjoy the videos, well presented and edited and very educational for a general maintenance man as I am now. Before that I was a DI in the Met specialising in organises mobile phone crime. The similarity with phones and tool theft is most times when tools are discovered in the wrong hands you can’t identify the owner. Without and owner you cannot prove a theft of handling charge. One way of changing that is to record serial numbers, unique marks and photo your tools and log them on immobilise.com which is a free property register which is used by the police to identify stolen property and enable the thieves and handlers to be convicted. It’s not just for tools and caters for all types of property inc phones, cameras, TVs - anything with a serial number. It’s not widely known so it’s under used but it could get you your favourite tools back. Hope this helps and thanks again for the effort you take with the videos. Mark
Great visual explanation of indirect heating/open vented connections
I'm all for your tool theft awareness campaign. I try and take what tools I need for the day and take them out of van and lock away at night. You couldn't be too carefull. You don't know who's watching you
Agree about the van theft issues and car boots...
Great tap reseating tool...I have it myself...rock solid
Nick von Bratt what brand is the tap reseating tool?
Where did you source the tap reseating set from buddy? I really want and need a set now. Seems to be a few plumbing & heating engineers asking😜
Tip for this scenario, when you have deliveries often times there is plastic "band straps" around cardboard boxes etc. Keep a piece of this in your tool bag about 50cm. You can use it in a sawing motion to cut the sealant between the parts. It's a little fiddly to get started, but once going it's easier.
Disclaimer:- it's not always possible, and doesn't work on gripfill, the benefits are it rarely leaves any damage such as scratches. Hope this helps someone 👍
Cracking videos PB, really enjoying the tool reviews and the layout in the van! Keep them coming
Would love to know how much condense tube was used in the marble run 😂👍🏼 Top work as always dude.
Hi PB
Totally agree van theft is a problem.
I've been a victim too.
However, I don't believe harsher penalties will have any effect.
Even prison had no positive effect on prevention of crimes, in fact all evidence points towards making things worse.
I think our focus should be on the van manufacturers to fit good security, we know that van security is at an all time low.
I for one would buy a new van from any company that offered multipoint locking to make our vans safe.
It really would not be that difficult at the point of manufacture.
Me too David. In Swords north county Dublin, Ireland. Very big problem at the moment. What measures have you taken to additionally secure your van?
Geoff Johnston hi, I'm quite lucky now, I have a secure unit, so vans get put away at night, staff have to bring vehicles back and lock up inside.
I sleep well now!!
Geoff Johnston I’m in Galway & I’m reversing my van right against my house & side door tight to family car, I have a company van not that it matters but all tools are mine. I’ve been to a few auctions etc and I swear a lot of power tools are coming from uk & my guess is Irish tools are going the other way. I don’t have a couple of k lying around to replace tools if they got swiped
You'll need bullet proof glass aswell to go with those multipoint locking doors!
Kevin De Hinkelai only need bullet proof glass if you have glass panels in the back..
I’ve got three tool totes and about 7-8 power tools boxes, I take them into my house now every night after my van got stolen. I know it takes a bit of extra time to do everyday but after losing thousands of pounds worth of tools and 2 weeks work it’s definitely worth the extra 10-15 minutes every morning/evening now.
You're a first class tradesman... excellent stuff!
Nice one PB,
Top tip use both hands when working you'll get loads more done 😉
No Metabo this week? Also de-merit for incorrect use of a Wera VDE screwdriver.
Seriously though Van/Tool theft you're preaching to the converted, it happened to me & was years till I slept through the night without checking the van, But harsher punishments won't work & the police will only treat it as theft. It's down to us to do everything we can to stop it happening, security, removing tools, not buying bargains on eBay etc.. & the Van manufacturers to upgrade the security standards on the vehicles. If all the trades stopped buying ACME vans because the side doors can be peeled then ACME vans would have to react. Wishful thinking? I can still remember when car stereos & TWOCing were the big vehicle crimes but the manufacturers have acted to almost irradicate stereo theft & TWOCing isn't as prevelant as it was in the 90's.
I've signed the petition & contacted my M.P. every little helps.
Nice one with the marble run & your nephew 👍
Your doing great job ...please keep on with it...
Don't know why they put a bypass on y plan. No need. There's always a port open on a 3 port. Defo put one on s plan. Also, I never quote for small breakdown jobs like that pump. They either want it fixed, or they don't. If customer wants to get several people in to give free diagnosis and compete for the job - I won't be one of them. Great vid, PB, please keep them coming.
What do you do? Replace the pump then just bill them for it? How does that work?
Another good video ...pete...am this theft in ireland is a massive problem too...my van was done in the same hotel car park twice...bout 12 ..000 worth last time couldn't work for a month after it...still haven't everything got back but close....what type of extra locks did u put on your van ...i really love this channel ...id love to give a few days working with ya.....ha
mark dunne Christ mark that’s terrible I have a feeling I know the hotel as I’ve heard a few similar stories
county582 yea it was bewleys and now changed the airport hotel....there a joke supposed to be supplying secure parking
KEEP EM COMING. DOING A GREAT JOB
Milwaukee have a new tracking/ disabling device on all their new tools. The only way forward me thinks.
Great vids by the way.
Yes,my van worries me every day as I look out from behind the curtains.I use a good quality steering wheel lock.I know they can still get in but there have been a fair few vans been stolen around me.Please can you show marble run next time?great video.
Thanks for the video.
Great job ,do most of the faucets in the U.K. have none replaceable seats ,or do you machine them because it is more economical ?
nice one pb, new to your vids but theyre top notch, loved the review on your vetos, they're cracking bags, what re-seating kit is that? i need a new one after the spindle snapped from a few years of abuse
Yes I’d like to sign it.....hard days work.....went to gym for little swim then sauna ease my old bones....came out most of my tools been nicked.and lock broken,,,,as you say nobody interested in finding out who they was. The Car boot on lever, St. full of drills and tools in Bolton ...the police don’t seem interested as I say....about time something was done about it.....they sell the tools to stall holders to support the drug use so why don’t they stop them....all they have to do is ask where have you bought it.....
Not a plumber but looking to start up in the trade, enjoying all your vids 👍, is it just me or do you let rip in your van about 2:35 😂 keep up with the vids
I do something similar but I also had slam locks fitted.
Awesome video, any chance can do a video on bunging a system and draining down open vent systems when there’s no drain off, and when best practice to do them
Cheers!
Haha, "dog shit work" I like it, I'll use that one 😆
and putting the monetary cost of the tools asside (and that's not to say it's not insignificant) somethings you've had for years and can't replace, they don't make it anymore etc. Not everything is available on next day from screwfix.
Run the most expensive tools in to your property at night. It will take a minute or two from your day.
Ugh! I hate thiefs... So many now in USA too
My my tools got cleaned out, 8k plus tools taken in an instant. Police don't want to know. They didn't bother coming out to investigate. Just a crime reference number.
Worst part of it was I didn't take out cover for my tools 😭. Bloody dirty scumbags.
I've had slam locks installed on my new Transporter Kombi. It's not nice. Every job I go out to I get paranoid that some a-hole is trying to get at my gear. I've had to start my tool collection again. The police just said there's a great deal of this happening in the West Midlands.
ghostmanromeo uk keep an eye out on my social media channel for something I’m doing to stop van crime
Do you happen to have a link to that tap reseating set you have? Many thanks
Does anyone know the manufacturer of that faucet reseating tool ?
Hi could you let me know where I can get one of these tool set from please
P B PLUMBER, I love you.
Gay
So where's the footage of the marble run?
Great vid... subscribing now :)
Creating a website for stolen items that people can had there stolen items to with the items serial number then people can check places like ebay gumtree and car boot sales for stolen items and report it to the police.
Just a thought I have tried to change tap Barrels on taps before and it’s like they have been welded on and they are almost impossible to get off to the point that you mark up the taps badly.
Have you got a tip to remove them when they are stuck on.
Thanks
Gland pliers and brute strength, if that doesn't work new taps req.
agreed, brute strength and ignorance is normally key to removing a tough tap barrel
Dog bone spanner 17mm usually gets it off with some grief.
Put your backnut spanner on the spout of the tap to give you a bit of extra leverage
One of these www.homedepot.com/p/Faucet-Handle-Compression-Sleeve-Puller-HDX168/204218643
i support you on this
I am fully with u view on this but the police have not got the manpower or they simply do not care they would rather sit on a bridge and catch use doing 63 in a 60 zone they are not interested in van theft
What tap reseating set is that pal?
www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Reseating-Screwdriver-Accessory-Interchangable/dp/B00927B9ZW
Please put name on patitycen to protect van tools. My name is HUSSEIN MUSA. I SUPPORT VALUE YOU PUT FOR CUMMUNITY.
Where can I get that tap reseating set?
www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Reseating-Screwdriver-Accessory-Interchangable/dp/B00927B9ZW
Where's ur tap tool set from?
www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-Reseating-Screwdriver-Accessory-Interchangable/dp/B00927B9ZW
Signed
Add my name to list of van theft, been done to many times.
I'd rather be playing Fortnite too Harry!
👍🤓👍
See if I was payin you money to fix something at my house the least I would expect from you is to not put my address on the internet
Dirty Plumber