Being a Lineman - Episode 8
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2020
- Hey Everyone! In this episode we follow along as I respond to a pole fire. Luckily, it was close to home and we got the fire out quick!
I touched a little bit on clearing a hazard using hot sticks, but keep in my there are many more work methods and procedures involved then what I am able to show in these quick videos.
That being said, my videos are to be used as guidelines only! Please follow all of your company's safety rules and work procedures.
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Corncob Country by Kevin Macleod
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Hope everyone is well ! I wanted to point out as it has been asked a couple times. During emergency calls, there is absolutely no filming until scenes are safe and secured. Most footage in which I am explain steps I am about to do are filmed after the actual step is performed while waiting for back up crews, and then later edited into the video on my own time! ;)
This is like 50 years of answers to questions I’ve had for linemen. Fascinating 👊
Even firemen need heroes 💪🏻😁
Just discovered this channel and it is immediately one of my favorites.
Retired firefighter here....LOVED having our City Light Department linemen show up on our fire scenes...Took a little element of concern off our shoulders....We worked well with them....Good guys. Thanks for your videos!...
Very Informative. Another good one. Stay safe.
I’m impressed by your attention to safety. It seems that the steps that you recite are not just a bunch of corporate busy-work. Rather it seems that they are for YOUR safety. It’s fun watching your videos. Stay safe
Happy to watching your video .ima 25 linemen from suriname
I am on my local fire dept and I have been on many calls for wires arcing. Just Friday night we had a call and the secondary wires were twisted in each other on the span and were arcing a bit. When the lineman got there he just installed a couple homemade line spreaders and said they would tension the wires on Monday. It is a very small municipal utility and the city manager carriers a a fire pager and usually shows up on calls like this. We also have 2 firefighters that work for the city dpw. It is a very unique experience being in such a small town.
I always say everything is conductive it just depends on how much pressure (voltage) you apply before it tracks .... nice work!
I've talked to a few linemen over the year or so, the new systems that are on the lines now have come a long ways in technology.
Really great to see the utility side of the electrical spectrum illustrated so well in your videos. I am a retired aircraft mechanic/electrician/avionics tech/instructor. I took my first course in basic electricity in 1960, and had to play catch-up with the changing technology right up to retirement. I never had to work with the high voltages that you do, but on the other hand I don't see you changing worn out tires and brakes every freakin' night. Keep up the good work.
Sup brotha man, just wanted to say... I started lineman school and got ONE DAY OFF PPE review before this whole Corona stuff. With that being said, I thank you for taking the time to make these videos for guys like myself who just want to learn the trade the right way. I know its probably tedious as hell to make these in the middle of the night after being awoken for a call but thanks again, I know me and plenty of other people appreciate the advice/walk-through's of the work you do. stay safe, ill update you on how my lineman college as going as soon as I go back !! (if I ever go back HA!)!!!! CHEERS!
Pole fires here generally are caused by loose hardware,Bonding,Gains,Spring washers are their preventative
Put in a work order for a follow up pole change out. When we’re on storm we usually practice get it and heat it up...... make it safe in order to get the lights on as quickly and safely as possible. Put in a follow up ticket and change her out in the day time. Good job brother love your content. Favorite lineman page on CZcams.
Every company is different as far as how they respond to trouble calls. W e actually have a trouble dept. Some companies use the call outs to respond to trouble. we run 1 man crews in shifts 24/7 . Always do what we can to limit call ins. People dont realize how much a troubleman can do safely by themselves. A good troubleman is worth his weight in gold. Stay safe brother and get the wattage to the cottage!!
can you do a video tour of your truck?
As a new subscriber, I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative and allow me to see the very difficult and dangerous job you do. Thank you very much for sharing this and be safe.
They probably save the cost of the fibre glass extension in the labour need of replacing the pole vs installing the extension so makes sense from a cost benefit perspective
Linemen (Linepersons) are first responders, highly trained, smart and gutsy. Although loaded with protective gear and skills, their jobs are much more deadly than the blue line guys.