High tension tree removal - Go pro
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Hey Everyone!
While removing an entire tree using a Milwaukee Hackzall isn't ideal... it gets the job done and done safely! Also, there's many ways to cut a tree. Most Lineman aren't professional arborists but can still remove trees safely. The most important thing to remember is not to put yourself in the line of fire! and wear all of your PPE!
Conditions were pretty ideal to strap on the Go pro for this one.
Be safe out there everyone! 👊🍻
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There are many different ways to preform the tasks shown in this videos.
Always adhere to your own company's policies and procedures.
This work should only be preformed only by those whom are both trained and authorized to do so! ***
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Hey Everyone!
While removing an entire tree using a Milwaukee Hackzall isn't ideal... it gets the job done and done safely! Also, there's many ways to cut a tree. Most Lineman aren't professional arborists but can still remove trees safely. The most important thing to remember is not to put yourself in the line of fire! and wear all of your PPE!
Conditions were pretty ideal to strap on the Go pro for this one.
Be safe out there everyone! 👊🍻
Milwaukee ftw!
Ya that strand is probably under about 2000 ft lbs of tension. Well that’s what it should be. I had to remove a few big trees when the hurricane went through in Atlantic Canada as-well. Was fun but makes you put your thinking cap on
Thanks for cutting that tree down! As a fiber tech in California I appreciate it, and so do the customers!
Wasn't the sort of "high tension" I was expecting. Thought I'd see another tree with a nice Lichtenberg burn. Nice job and safety tutorial.
Thanks Robert! I definitely struggled with the title on this one 😔. Had a few other ideas, but they were too long winded for a title.
I've really been enjoying your videos. My son will graduate HS this year and is seriously thinking about going to Lineman school. Your videos have been great for showing him the day to day problems that Linemen run into. You have an effective teaching style and you make it enjoyable to watch at the same time. Thanks and keep up the good work. If I may, please consider adding some sort of donate function through CZcams or add a link for other ways to donate. I can't be the only one who would like to show you some appreciation for the invaluable advice you are sharing. Stay safe out there!
A sawzall is a brilliant get out of trouble tool. I always carry one in the cab when I'm running diggers.
Glad to see your are thinking about every cut and what might happen and staying clear. There is probably several thousands pounds of tension in that scenario.
Thanks for having us!
About 10 years ago a storm uprooted five large spruce trees in our neighbor's back yard. They took out the power lines above and where being held up by the cable below. That cable was the only thing that kept those trees off of our camper, trailer and propane tank. That was quite a day watching the linemen work to get that mess cleaned up. Thank you for sharing another great video. Stay safe and God bless.
I work for a telecom company in Canada and i rolled up on one of out techs trying to cut down a tree off out strand while on his ladder right next to the tree with a drywall saw, similar conditions to what you are working on in the video. I obviously "coached" the new technician and showed him why you don't do that, i left his ladder up to prove a point and used a telescopic saw to cut the tree. He nearly shit his pants when he seen that ladder jump and kick out from the ground. That would of been one hell of a ride for him if i didn't show up when i did.
Good job on tree removal Aaron. I've had a Hackzall forever and it's the best!
Probably the best "bang for a buck" I've ever gotten out of a power tool! Absolutely love it, and tool without battery is under $200
Hey Bob, thanks for all you do I am over in England UK, always been fascinated from a child (seeing the safety and warning electrical videos here) and still am. 🙂
I can't help but think the videos you make are used for training. If not they should be! Real life situations. Thanks for bringing us along
I use my reciprocating saw all the time with those pruning blades. Much quieter (and safer) than my Stihl and can handle most of the smaller stuff.
Glad to see another AWESOME video!:) Great job as ALWAYS Aaron! Thanks for sharing & teaching us young new guys! 👊👍💯
Drinking game….drink every time Aaron says stay outta the line of fire 😂🤣good going bud!!! People don’t realize proper ways to cut and stay outta the night and not get your saw or yourself in a bind
Haha, ya know the funny part is.... I was thinking dang, I've said that way too many times! 🤣 Started to edit some out then was like nahhh, it's probably the most important part to remember.... I'll wait and see who points it out first! Haha 🍻🍻
Hahahahahaha just busting chops…. Glad you kept hammering it home, guys need to realize in every situation even with hit poles the dangers of stress on conductors and the pent up energy just waiting to be let loose, and to mitigate every possibility of staying out of the bite and to prevent injury, that messenger can chop a guy in half, it’s no joke, great video as always reminding us guys with some time in our tools to stay on our toes, complacency kills in this trade. Be safe brother 👊
Hah! If I didn't deleted all the "alright, sooo..." 's then we'd really have a drinking game 🤣
Great job! Thank you so much for your & your whole teams work! Stay safe!
The Milwaukee pole saw is great for stuff like that
Another job well done!
I love my Hackzall. Have cut up/down a lot of stuff with it. Much better balance than a Sawzall.
Good job... and safety first!
So interesting. Electricity 1 - 0 tree final result. Cheers from England.
You are awesome buddy!
We are in the process of clearing trees from our roads after a massive windstorm hit WA State a week ago. I was impressed with the job our PUD did with clearing trees. Normally they cut them and leave them for us. This storm was big enough that PUD brought from as far away as Oregon and Idaho. Very frustrating to see the people ignore the Road Closed signs we put up and drive over power lines. Even saw one guy grab a power line and drag it out of the road. Maybe in the future you can do a video on the dangers of down lines.
Trees on comm lines can be scary especially if the strands not knocked out of the clamp but they are pretty fun to watch
Man you need some pruning blades for your sawzall! Total game changer, pretty much turn your sawzsall into a chainsaw.
I know that tree! My acres in coastal downeast Maine are riddled with scrubby spruce. Same shallow roots too. Every near-hurricane another one or few go over.
Fully agree with Milwaukee AX blades any time I can't chainsaw. Also great for roots 'cuz the replacement isn't too expensive.
Interesting you do the phone/cable companies work too. Not just because you have more crew/trucks, but because non-techs don't know one wire from another, and you are the only crews trained to know the difference and do triage (cut free, untangle, etc) on non-power wires.
Another great video again on the dangers of tree work Aaron.
We like those Youngstown gloves you wear as well. Ours don’t have the long cuff on them though. Ours are more like driving gloves. Very comfortable, FR & Kevlar. I would say the best gloves for doing anything but live line work
Some of our guys have that same sawzall as you. I have the longer/heavier style. Still 18 volt lithium ion Milwaukee.
Keep up the great content 👍👊🏻
Great vid sir!
Thanks for sharing stay safe and god bless everyone
You look very cool with the sun glases!
In CT a licensed arborist is required to do the tree work; only then can the electrical crew come in. Causes a lot of delays.
Wow. Learned a lot how to use a sawzall for tree-trim and removal ... quite a bit to pay attention to if over a wire/support cable ...
I can't wait to be doing Line work in the mouths to come. I'll be looking to move anywhere in the USA for an Apprenticeship that will take me.
you need the milwaukee hatchet!!!
Nice!
I use my reciprocating saw for the odd tree pruning job it’s generally easier than the chainsaw, less fatigue. Almost silent compared to a chainsaw and a lot safer too. It’s my go to weapon of choice for clearing around cabinets and poles that have become overgrown. I do like a good chainsaw, don’t get me wrong!So give one a go, you will be amazed at what you can achieve with it.
Definitely much safer on smallest jobs. A bit more time consuming, but one handed operation and zero kickback is a huge plus!
Milwaukee tools are awesome. Great warranty on them as well. We have several different Milwaukee tools(impact guns, drills and grinders) at work. Try the vacuum. It works well also. East to carry around
Bought the vacuum! Haha picked up the "stick" vac not the shop vac tho... I love it!
About to finish my Ontario college power line technician program in April, any suggestions to get hired as an apprentice I am willing to travel as well
Not a promotion. The Millwaukee Hacksall is an extremely versatile tool. I use it for general carpentry
and door replacement. Mine is 16 years old.
I really like the new gloves. Do they provide some heat resistance like a welding glove? They seem like they are extremely durable. I think it is great they are FR rated and cut resistant. Also, they have the larger cuff to protect the forearm. Hopefully our company may consider them. Good work with that tree. Always something to learn and good to know. The trees in our area that sometimes get on lines can be pretty big. Have seen them snap things away from the pole. It always amazes me how people drive under things like that and never call it in. Especially with high voltage quad bundle. That is what holding up the tree that day. Thanks again and stay safe out there. I do see the issue with bucket trucks and traffic after following a contractor around and helping him in the city to handle traffic for him. while he worked above. It very dangerous for the guy in the bucket truck. Hopefully they can learn to slow down to prevent serious injury when they see the lights. The trick driving at the last minute at high speed really got me. At least my truck was there to prevent him from getting hit.
No inspection for damage on the cable?
Best way for a rip-saw like that... put the foot against the tree (so the tool doesn't move)... and let the saw do the work, just applying some down pressure. No need to saw back and forth.
Wow, the thought you put into that! I would’ve F’ed that up good.
In some way using that saw is better, just less fatiguing and fatigue is a home for mistakes. :)
This stuff is hella cool. I never thought someone would make a video about this stuff and I've always been so super interested in how it all works and everything. Thank you so much and thank you for risking your life doing your part to make sure we're all safe and have power. Please be safe while working. I don't have half the nuts you got haha I couldn't go up in a bucket and reach over stuff like that. I'd be scared to death that the truck would tip over on me. I'm off to watch more of your videos thank you very much again.
Thanks Edward! And thanks for taking the time to comment! Cheers!
I am surprised how problems like that, or vehicles hitting communication boxes, do not cause service interruptions. Power outages tend cause a good portion of communication outages.
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WOWOWOWWOOW!!!! BROOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! YOU MADE GOOD WORK OF THAT!!!! ONE CAN DEFF KNOW THAT YOU KNOW YOUR SHIT THAT IS DEFF FOR SURE!!!!!!!!! NICEEEE JOB FOR BEING ALONE AND NOT ONE INJURY!!!!! JUST SAYIN!!!! THANKS, F.M.V.
Do you charge back to the "communication line" company for your time and equipment on the service call?
He said early in the video that they send a bill to the telephone company. I’m sure they have an agreement on this. It also depends on who owns the poles. In our city, where all the poles are owned by the city, it’s in the lease agreement that the electric guys can maintain anything touching a line on a pole in case of emergencies and such. That’s probably usual when you think about it.
Now do you always put the pads down? I myself only use them on questionable pavement, new concrete, or dirt
I'd say that pavement was questionable enough to warrant the extra precautions, especially working off to the side.
We normally use dynamite. Gets the job done 99% of the time.
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Would the tree falling on the like or that snapping action break the fibre?
It's not likely. It's lashed very closely to the 1/4" steel strand which takes the brunt of the hit. It certainly does happen though. The majority of damage I see on comms is when powerlines are involved and receive and arc flash or become a path to ground.
Of course this is high tension work (mechanical rather than electrical).
I'm surprised the telco. will accept a service bill from the power co. when there is no power on those poles. I guess your co. has some agreement with them for this.
I have to say that im surprised your union and company lets you climb alone but you cant run a saw alone? Im not knocking you or the union and company but thats crazy in my opinion. I dont see what the harm is with running a saw wearing chaps or in the bucket with a stick saw. But being alone on a pole in the hook and having noone for pole top rescue makes no sense at all. Great vid man, stay safe!
There's also this:
czcams.com/users/shortss-OLfiCgNy8?feature=share
Wow. The roads are bad
Heavy freeze-thaw cycles will do that.
This road is especially bad! Spring time frost heaves are literally a foot high... Like speed bumps
You’ve undoubtedly heard there are only 2 seasons for Canadian road work: winter and maintenance 😂 Same as in the Western US.
so your basically your rigging
14:30. Oof. IDK how it is in your area, but frivolous billing for lack of effort in the past to clean up old lines irritates me. This is costs passed to the consumer.
If you are responding to a safety call, detail there is no concern, simply report this to the comms company to clean up.
They can send a salaried employee with a company vehicle to perform a 30 minute cleanup compared to running this through a bureaucracy.
The job in the video was more involved, but the other case I surmise was entirely different.
do the right thing and call in the line clearance tree trimmers. stay safe…
Doesn't work like that in our area. Would have lots of work if there was a crew readily available tho!
So how many guys would have used a chainsaw and just not said anything?
Ya - they prolly wouldn't be rolling video either! Eeeks!
As a utility line clearance arborist it always makes me laugh when I see linemen doing tree work, only thing better is watching homeowners doing tree work.lmfao