Interesting to see how you guys do it down south, I’m from Colorado and am a level 1 signal tech and we usually mount the heads and have the wire out the arm before we fly the arms, our signal heads are center of the lane so it helps with placement
We drill a hole in the back of the arm about 15 inches from the head and pull the wire through that. Then leave a small loop from the arm to the bottom of the head and from there, up into the terminals. It eliminates the step of shoving the wires into the signal bracket. We don't leave the wire nearly as exposed either. We only strip back about 6 inches inside the head. Also, we hang the U-bolts on one side first. It makes it 10 times easier then trying to screw with them with only one hand available. If you back the nut off as far as possible, you can push the bolt back, bring it around the signal bracket, and shovel it back into the astro bracket.
0:09 back when we were little we always questioned on how heavy those lights are to be installed and here's our explanation. There light instead of being heavy.
I've noticed a .lot of new signals with the yellow band on the back plate. Other than those being cheap dial light fixtures is there a reason your lights don't have that band?
I wish they would let us strip the wire back all the way to the astro brac. It's a spec here to have 6" of the outer jacket where you terminate inside the signal head
ok..i follow you on ig & i have a serious question. so when i travel to Los Angeles i notice very few "Left Turn Signals" compared to how it is when i'm in my hometown Texas where we actually have left turn signals with a green arrow to turn left and also left turn yield on flashing yellow arrow at heavy traffic intersections. i get California may have infrastructure issues, however, it's almost 2025 & they have so many pedestrians, tourists, & vehicles parked on sides of the streets designated for lane traffic. it's insane they haven't came up with a solution but i know you're intelligent when it comes to all things Traffic Lights! Can you please help me understand this chaos & why there are hardly any left turn arrow signals there if you can?!
Yes. Most people don't think they actually do anything. At an intersection with pedestrian signals you can see them work better. The button puts a "call" into the controller for the intersection to give specific time for people to cross. Depending on how it's specified, some intersections will not show "Walk" until you press that button. That gives you the right of way as a pedestrian. Whether or not the intersection has pedestrian signals, pushing the button will guarantee a specific amount of time for you to cross. If you have a "Push for green" with no ped signal it makes it so you can cross with non conflicting traffic. Think of 2 am when traffic is very light and you want to cross. If no cars come then the light won't change for you to cross safely, unless you push that button. (Hope this helps)
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I'd like this video 100 times as I have always wanted to see how signal heads get wired\hung up. Absolutely loved the video.
4:15 “and yes that’s what she said” 😂
Thanks for making the effort to film this - so interesting seeing how traffic signals get installed and wired!
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Awesome work, guys. The videos are getting better and better. Cheers
Interesting to see how you guys do it down south, I’m from Colorado and am a level 1 signal tech and we usually mount the heads and have the wire out the arm before we fly the arms, our signal heads are center of the lane so it helps with placement
ya'll really need to invest in a set of walkie talkies rather than screaming at each other across the intersections LOL
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great video. Thank you. Good sense of humor too! LOL
You're crew is awesome 😂😂 🤣
I laughed my ass off @ 15:07. Just for that i subscribed haha. Fuck n love it. Keep up the good work!
This was a very cool perspective! Thanks for sharing!
What up Jesse?! Nice addition to the channel!
Company I worked at wanted to install a traffic signal at the plant entrance on a major highway; it cost over $100K! Now it's easy to understand why!
Anyone else notice he didn't show putting a protective cover on the top of the bracket?
We drill a hole in the back of the arm about 15 inches from the head and pull the wire through that. Then leave a small loop from the arm to the bottom of the head and from there, up into the terminals. It eliminates the step of shoving the wires into the signal bracket. We don't leave the wire nearly as exposed either. We only strip back about 6 inches inside the head.
Also, we hang the U-bolts on one side first. It makes it 10 times easier then trying to screw with them with only one hand available. If you back the nut off as far as possible, you can push the bolt back, bring it around the signal bracket, and shovel it back into the astro bracket.
0:09 back when we were little we always questioned on how heavy those lights are to be installed and here's our explanation. There light instead of being heavy.
How do the Wire Connections do in States like Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Other Southern States where Salt Water is an Issue ? Thanks! 👍🙏
Have you ever used the helping hands that pelco makes? Makes hanging a signal on a Astro bracket way easier
Those things are life savers!
Nice job jesse james
good job on the lights
Some of those new boom mounted signals look 4 feet lower then the cable hung signals , will the high sided big rigs get under them🤔
Do you ever work with digitally controlled traffic lights, and are they easier to install since they don't need as many wires?
I've noticed a .lot of new signals with the yellow band on the back plate. Other than those being cheap dial light fixtures is there a reason your lights don't have that band?
New signal heads are mandated by the MUTCD to have reflective back plates with the reflective tape
@@AlexCastaneda-q9m I don't think the MUTCD requires retroreflective backplates but it's recommended as a safety countermeasure.
I don't believe Mississippi does retroreflective backplates and I'm not sure why. They are super cheap to add on and are a big safety benefit.
I didn't realize the signal heads are heavy even with LED system.
Wow!
Is it just me or does anyone else hear some Forrest Gump in Jesse's voice?
He does run a lot! 🤔🤣
I would love to work for a company like that hanging traffic lights
Is ferguson in the building? They can use a few pointers lmao
I wish they would let us strip the wire back all the way to the astro brac. It's a spec here to have 6" of the outer jacket where you terminate inside the signal head
ok..i follow you on ig & i have a serious question.
so when i travel to Los Angeles i notice very few "Left Turn Signals" compared to how it is when i'm in my hometown Texas where we actually have left turn signals with a green arrow to turn left and also left turn yield on flashing yellow arrow at heavy traffic intersections.
i get California may have infrastructure issues, however, it's almost 2025 & they have so many pedestrians, tourists, & vehicles parked on sides of the streets designated for lane traffic. it's insane they haven't came up with a solution but i know you're intelligent when it comes to all things Traffic Lights! Can you please help me understand this chaos & why there are hardly any left turn arrow signals there if you can?!
What kind of wrenches are those? I like the externed socket on them
I'm surprised there no cap on top the pole to keep the water from getting in.
I've got a question, when you're a pedestrian and you push that little button that says push to walk. Does it really do anything?
Yes. Most people don't think they actually do anything. At an intersection with pedestrian signals you can see them work better. The button puts a "call" into the controller for the intersection to give specific time for people to cross. Depending on how it's specified, some intersections will not show "Walk" until you press that button. That gives you the right of way as a pedestrian. Whether or not the intersection has pedestrian signals, pushing the button will guarantee a specific amount of time for you to cross. If you have a "Push for green" with no ped signal it makes it so you can cross with non conflicting traffic. Think of 2 am when traffic is very light and you want to cross. If no cars come then the light won't change for you to cross safely, unless you push that button. (Hope this helps)
Holy crap I never realized just how HOW HUGE traffic lights were! I'm about 5'3
how much does 1 traffic light weigh?
Approximately how heavy is a traffic signal❓
Around 30lbs for plastic heads but older metal heads get over 100lbs
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@@BartlettTFDyeah my old metal one is heavy but the ones are plastic so they’re lighter
The one I procured for a pulling sled tractor pull was about 80 pounds with 12 volt bulbs installed. Pretty heavy
That’s my city🇨🇦
That stuff isn't multiplexed?!
Wow... all those wires!
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I really want a traffic signal.
What's the music
They look so much bigger off the pole
Ha ha that traffic light looks like it’s helpless as it’s being carried ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Poor light ;(
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Those traffic lights look heavy. I would have thought you would need machine to lift those lights.
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