i have a big insulator collection, including 13 potheads. there is almost low voltage potheads but soon i get to an abandoned transformer tower, that i maybe can buy very soon. in this, there are up to two 11kv potheads with 3 brown insulator bushings and cable, and lugs. have a nice newyear
dammit! watching these videos is giving me the itch!! I need to get out and look for some!! I have some tracks I'm going to probably check out next week.
The gray and gunmetal one is made by Ohio Brass. The S and T on each side, indicates it is a "silent type" based on the gunmetal black glaze that guards against radio RF interference.
@@VariacManiac yes, it's that gunmetal blue/black glaze that's somewhat iridescent in the sunlight. It has iron oxide or sometimes copper oxide in it, to dampen the static hum present in the higher voltages in coronal discharge. That's why in times past, car radios would buzz and get fuzzy while parked under power lines back then, as the technology to cut out RF interference was new. Some of the light green/blue or gray ones with a marbled brown top, (looks like chocolate malt color, or marble) is due to the fact the gray was overglazed onto the gunmetal color.
you're so much lucky. i did not get any insulator for a months. i was not trying much i must say. at least i've scored some rare vacuum tubes this summer so it equalizes. where can i post you some pics?
+Jan Filip We Had a huge terrible storm come through and knock down poles, And Of Course I Was Out There picking them;DD About The Vacuum Tue Picks? You Can Probably Post Them In G+?
Thanks!! You can get suspension insulators from the local power co. but the person I got them from wants to keep secret about his location, he happened to see me collecting the insulators along the lines that day.
Variac Maniac Thanks for the reply. I can totally understand that. My son and I collect insulators and a few of those giant ones is our ultimate prize. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
You’re lucky to find those new poles with insulators we have only found one new poles that have fallen, how do you find those, where do you go to find that many?
These ones were found when the power company gave us permission to take all the old hardware off, not the cable though. These old lines were replaced with new lines on the other side of the road. These lines were completely and physically disconnected from any existing power sources before I came to get the old stuff.
+High Voltage Thanks M8;DD Yup, We Sawed It, And On The Very Last Millimeter The pole was sitting on and started the camera, It Fell Over With A Bang When It struck a tree, And Yes Wee Got The Goodies Off of the pole;DD Thanks For Watching, Cheers Mate;DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
just so you know I have an insulator collection video possibly coming to UA-cam soon and on the video I am telling people to check out your Channel because you're cool and I love your insulator collection
Best way to get insulators is to look for line rebuilds. Their very uncommon as things are changed out very rarely. If you see workers tearing down old poles, talk to them after they finish their work, or when their taking a break. Catch someone that's not working with machinery. Strike a conversation starting with a genuine question. Examples could be; "where can I get an application?" "How are you today?" "How do I become your level of badass?" Then go from there. it can be tough. Tell them you and one of your family members loves to collect insulators. They might say yes. I did this trick recently, and it worked great! Hell, I've had workers tell me no at times, but they don't want to be liable if you get hurt. Bring a family member with you or a friend. Visit local power companies and see if you can search their dumpsters, again they might say no for liability reasons. Just be prepared for the worst, that's all. It took me years for someone to finally say yes. Before that, it was scratching around poles for stuff. Be careful with your stuff as always.
Be very careful as machinery can be unpredictable, if you can do your best to steer clear of them. Lots of suspended loads and blind spots a worker can't see. Just be very cautious and weary of surroundings. If you're able to get insulators, handle with cut resistant gloves as insulators can be sharp, especially broken or chipped ones. I've been cut before pulling some suspensions out of a dumpster and almost needed stitches. Safety is always priority.
@@VariacManiac oh ya if i have broken insulators i throw em out ice been cut and learned the hard way. i stay away unless i am told to come over and come watch and if the foreman is ok with it i know the dangers of machinery and suspended loads but you where just looking out thanks man i appreciate it and always wear gloves and hi vis and hard hat
i get 8 potheads, and 2 weatherheads. Now i'm gonna hunt green glass insulators and composite insulators. I think it's not necessary to warning about the voltage. All people know: high voltage line is dangerous But i think about: do you have permission to take this. But how you cut the wires.
These times together will be great memories for you & your sister.
That was a good day that was..
Hilarious watching that pole fall over! Thanks for showing, I enjoy these vids!
+Machine Man Yeah LoL;DD No, Thank You For Watching, Cheers;DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
i have a big insulator collection, including 13 potheads.
there is almost low voltage potheads but soon i get to an abandoned transformer tower, that i maybe can buy very soon.
in this, there are up to two 11kv potheads with 3 brown insulator bushings and cable, and lugs.
have a nice newyear
New insulator video coming soon!!
Nice insulator hunt mate, I got one of those @ 2:00
i got 4 of them
In the future, I would bring a crescent wrench.
dammit! watching these videos is giving me the itch!! I need to get out and look for some!! I have some tracks I'm going to probably check out next week.
You should!
The gray and gunmetal one is made by Ohio Brass. The S and T on each side, indicates it is a "silent type" based on the gunmetal black glaze that guards against radio RF interference.
I've always wondered how people knew what insulators were silent type. Thanks for explaining!
@@VariacManiac yes, it's that gunmetal blue/black glaze that's somewhat iridescent in the sunlight. It has iron oxide or sometimes copper oxide in it, to dampen the static hum present in the higher voltages in coronal discharge. That's why in times past, car radios would buzz and get fuzzy while parked under power lines back then, as the technology to cut out RF interference was new. Some of the light green/blue or gray ones with a marbled brown top, (looks like chocolate malt color, or marble) is due to the fact the gray was overglazed onto the gunmetal color.
you're so much lucky. i did not get any insulator for a months. i was not trying much i must say. at least i've scored some rare vacuum tubes this summer so it equalizes.
where can i post you some pics?
+Jan Filip We Had a huge terrible storm come through and knock down poles, And Of Course I Was Out There picking them;DD About The Vacuum Tue Picks? You Can Probably Post Them In G+?
Nice salad bowl type transmission bells there at the end.
I hope to get some more eventually as their tearing down an old 69kV sub and transmission line to make way for 138kV.
The grey one is an Ohio Brass Ceramic insulator.
I like the Ohio Brass insulators, their company makes good ones....
Nice video! How can I get ahold of about 3 or 4 links of those suspension insulators at the end of the vid?
Thanks!! You can get suspension insulators from the local power co. but the person I got them from wants to keep secret about his location, he happened to see me collecting the insulators along the lines that day.
Variac Maniac Thanks for the reply. I can totally understand that. My son and I collect insulators and a few of those giant ones is our ultimate prize. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
I'm sorry about that, and keep searching, you'll eventually find some like these!! Good luck collecting!!
Variac Maniac Hey no worries! Thanks again and happy hunting.
You’re lucky to find those new poles with insulators we have only found one new poles that have fallen, how do you find those, where do you go to find that many?
These ones were found when the power company gave us permission to take all the old hardware off, not the cable though. These old lines were replaced with new lines on the other side of the road. These lines were completely and physically disconnected from any existing power sources before I came to get the old stuff.
i would keep all the hardware and copper its nice to have. and how is line school
It is fun! I recommend going to school for it. You'll be more certified and applicable to the job, and companies like that.
@@VariacManiac ya i want to go to NLC but it very expensive 😡
Awesome :D Thumbs up :D
Have you really knock over that pole ?
Alex
+High Voltage Thanks M8;DD Yup, We Sawed It, And On The Very Last Millimeter The pole was sitting on and started the camera, It Fell Over With A Bang When It struck a tree, And Yes Wee Got The Goodies Off of the pole;DD Thanks For Watching, Cheers Mate;DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Variac maniac Ok :D :D
Dude! Sweet score!!! Hey I was considering doing an insulator collection vid...Should I? Great vid, keep it up, buddy!!
-bBoss
+bBoss1997 Have You got any more insulators, Yeah Make Vids On Them, I Would Love To See Them;DD Thanks For Watching, Cheers Mate;DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
why didn't take the wire clamp from the composite insulator.
We took it;)
lucky you found a rubber insulator plus did the power company replace the power line
Yes, in fact it was replaced to the other side of the road opposite of the older lines;)
I collect insulaters too, but why does it say do not try?
Wups, I'm just soo used to putting warnings on my channel, will fix;)
just so you know I have an insulator collection video possibly coming to UA-cam soon and on the video I am telling people to check out your Channel because you're cool and I love your insulator collection
AngryBirds Freeze King Oh thanks man;) I really appreciate that, very kind of you to do so, Thanks!!!!;DD I've got another coming;)
Cool I can't wait to see :D
I can't wait to see your collection!!!!;)
aww nice. those ones are awesome
+James E THX M8;DD
ur welcome. I love the rubber ones, theyre so hard to find in Australia though
There Pretty Cool, There's some on eBay for good prices too;DD
cool :D
THX;DD
Talk about a jackpot!!! XD
Hell yeah!!
wow, composite insulators and green glass insulator.
+Mikael Ji Skov Kristensen yup;DD
next week i get one or two green glass insulators from a 69/72 kv power pylon
kewl
+Chase Tramble THX
she probably go pioson ivey. cool finds
Thanks!!!!
5:37 HOLY SHIT THATS ALOT!!!!!!!!
+Machine Man He Gave me some, I'll Show That In Annother Video;DD Thanks For Watching, Cheers Mate;DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
my company always throws them in the truck and doesn't leave stuff i can't go insulator hunting it makes me mad i just want some insulators
Best way to get insulators is to look for line rebuilds. Their very uncommon as things are changed out very rarely. If you see workers tearing down old poles, talk to them after they finish their work, or when their taking a break. Catch someone that's not working with machinery. Strike a conversation starting with a genuine question. Examples could be; "where can I get an application?" "How are you today?" "How do I become your level of badass?" Then go from there. it can be tough. Tell them you and one of your family members loves to collect insulators. They might say yes. I did this trick recently, and it worked great! Hell, I've had workers tell me no at times, but they don't want to be liable if you get hurt. Bring a family member with you or a friend. Visit local power companies and see if you can search their dumpsters, again they might say no for liability reasons. Just be prepared for the worst, that's all. It took me years for someone to finally say yes. Before that, it was scratching around poles for stuff. Be careful with your stuff as always.
Be very careful as machinery can be unpredictable, if you can do your best to steer clear of them. Lots of suspended loads and blind spots a worker can't see. Just be very cautious and weary of surroundings. If you're able to get insulators, handle with cut resistant gloves as insulators can be sharp, especially broken or chipped ones. I've been cut before pulling some suspensions out of a dumpster and almost needed stitches. Safety is always priority.
@@VariacManiac ya i tell my parents before hand that i want to get one and ive been turned down but i get lots of hardware tho
@@VariacManiac oh ya if i have broken insulators i throw em out ice been cut and learned the hard way. i stay away unless i am told to come over and come watch and if the foreman is ok with it i know the dangers of machinery and suspended loads but you where just looking out thanks man i appreciate it and always wear gloves and hi vis and hard hat
@@powerlinekidforsman9360 Yep. You got it! check down transmission right of ways too. Try to avoid private property.
There is some nice insulators that are at my railway station and I take them
Cool!!!! I crave insulators!!!!
i get 8 potheads, and 2 weatherheads. Now i'm gonna hunt green glass insulators and composite insulators.
I think it's not necessary to warning about the voltage. All people know: high voltage line is dangerous
But i think about: do you have permission to take this.
But how you cut the wires.
I just want people to be cautious....
Okay
i find wires