Chopping Away Frozen Culvert Pipe Flooding The Road
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- I do not encourage anyone to enter culverts, unclog anything, or enter flooded areas as it can easily become deadly without the proper training
I unclog drains for fun in my spare time (I have been trained in culvert inspections for years with private co.) and I am osha trained.
Exploring anything abandoned can be dangerous or deadly without experience. I don't encourage anyone to enter any abandoned structures. Not only is safety a concern, but often times its illegal, and when possible I seek out permission from the owner or local police. I simply go to document its history before it's gone forever and I leave things the way I find them. I only take pictures and only leave footprints. I assume all the risks and responsibility before doing this. Please don't attempt to do this on your own. There could be nails, asbestos, falling concrete, soft floors, animals, or other hazards. Thanks for watching.
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Everyone knows this is a plastic Culvert right? The people mentioning a drill bit have the right idea but you cannot use any type of fire near a plastic culvert or any culverts, it will even damaged concrete and steel. This ice damn likely goes in at least four feet
so get a 1 inch bit that is 5 feet long and use a low rpm battery drill to go through the center of the plug. pretty sure the ice will keep the drill bit nice and cool at lets say 900 rpm. and if it starts getting to hot, slow down or stop drilling. you could probably make your own drill bits using rebar and a lathe or even an angle grinder.
Even though you may have lots of experience I always feel you are less than prepared with clothing you wear whilst doing this. You look very wet and cold in this video. But besides that I greatly respect your work and effort
@@ItsMeYourRealDad no I am not underprepared with clothing, I run hot
I'll just assume you have full PPE in your van then for when you really need it lol. I wouldn't go out there in that weather without full waterproofs but then again I don't like the cold
Back to play with Water 💦 Glad to see you did not go alone good job 👍🏽
Hey boot manufacturers!! If a pair of your boots can last Post 10 one winter, they can last the average man season after season. A free pair of boots will advertise to 100s of thousands of viewers…
Bro needs hip waders at this point lol
We need to tag the boot company for sure...
Great effort Postie, just think of the ones you have saved .... well done ...👏👏👏
It is like the world's worst snow cone pile. Nice seeing Ghost10 with you post10. And there is said culvert opening.
Looks like you need to wait for warmer weather.
Mans Be Yelling Top Of His Lungs To Nobody In Particular. I Love This Show
See you still have snow up that way. Should be warming up soon I assume
Great vid Post! Was nice to see Ghost10. Keep up the great work💙
At about 12 minutes I was thinking a power washer with hot water would be great. Impossible, yes, but I can dream.
love your channel. For the night time shots, buy some portable lights please. You could set up a gofundme or similar, your viewers will pitch in for those lights for sure
Post 10 : Would you like to see the inside of a mostly frozen culvert?
Me at 2.15 am. : hell yes, I would. 🤣
Omg lol true! Except it's only still 545p here in Hawaii.
Lol ..exactly 🤣
Right lol
A lovely rare sighting of Ghost. It gives me peace of mind knowing you're not out there alone. Even with your experience and knowledge, accidents can happen.
Agreed, I really dont want him to be story in MrBallen.
Absolutely! These are treacherous environments.
Ghost at 9:58.
@@fazdoll And her famous green hat!
@@lynnenickle919 Who exactly is ghost in relation to post
I’ve been watching since waaay back when all we saw was your hands, feet and rake. Then one day a very short glimpse of your face. Then you let us see you and it seemed you trusted us. Now we see ghost. I’m so happy you found a kindred spirit and so thankful someone’s got your back. Felt nervous in the early times that something horrible could happen to you all by yourself. I know we’ve seen glimpses of ghost before, but this rocks! I don’t know if things will go this way but little postlets and ghostlets would be so cute. Don’t mean to be intrusive,hope I didn’t offend but I’m prolly not the only one thinking that. Happy trails to you and yours , rock on.
I had worried about rabid muskrats, beaver, raccoons or skunks confronting him in these environments. The treatment for a bite is super expensive, and insurance companies LOVE to be jerks about covering it. Also, they’re a cute couple.
This is why it's important to have proper pitch and Culvert size along with keeping the end clear so the water can move as fast as possible to prevent this. I have yet to see a frozen pipe more than 2 feet diameter, snow buried over the end definitely helps this form. Thanks for watching
Thanks for filming and sharing.
You needed a full divers dry suit for this job!!
I'm in western Maine, I like your videos hit me up if your in this neck of the woods. I clear water issues whenever possible. I have a few tool recommendations.
What would happen if you use a torch on the ice to melt it.?
Post 10 you need a dry suit or wetsuit and googles for these deepwater jobs, nobody wants you nearly frozen while you show us what you do, nobody wants you sick.
I am so glad you found Ghost. A clearance like this one at night is much safer with a buddy.
Rules in many organizations/companies would mandate that work is accomplished by a team and not solo. I'm glad we've got a team here.
A no kidding, 100% sighting of Ghost 10! If she's willing to travel through hell's half acre taking out blocked culverts, looking at abandoned towns, and catch sight of railroads and trains, she's a keeper!
She is his carer, that's what she is paid to do.
@@Me-qp8vz Carer?
@@alexisondeski5466 a person who cares
@@Me-qp8vz From where do you know? Earlier videos?
Yes, special needs people need help at times. If he finds himself in a situation that he is not mentally able to cope with. It is her job.
I can’t imagine how confused someone would be seeing you in the side of the road doing this. Hahaha. Keep up the good work!
I'm really glad you've got Ghost with you when you're dealing with deep pools. It doesn't take terribly long to get into trouble in ice water. Always better as a team activity.
Just wanted to say you inspired me to put on some boots and clean out a local creek near me. Really enjoy your calming and educational videos!
Be careful
Gets axe out, smashes the ice under water.
Getting a Shining moment " heere's postie ! " 😁
Hi Ghost! Good to see you and we are all happy he’s not out there alone.
He says “there’s nothing we can do here” but we can all hear “but I DO want to though…” and he gives it a few more swings for good measure. Good lad.
A man with an axe in the middle of the night with a vehicle running... suspicious... if this was a Hollywood production. 😅
I love your videos but it's so nice to tell your little lady to cover her eyes that's sweet she is gorgeous I'm happy that you found somebody in your life me and my husband and I in may we been married 41 years and this little lady seems that she loves you because she goes everywhere with you right except when you go sleeping in culverts or abandon in towns we're an igloo I just want to say hi 👋
Congratulations on your upcoming 41st anniversary
Can we all take a moment to appreciate the absolute balls of a man willing to walk into near-crotch-deep freezing-cold water without full hip-waders 😨
Bravo!
he said he doesn't want to use hip waders because if you fall over once you're done for because the water will stop you from moving
@@parzingtheasian interesting ty for the info
Never seen Post 10 walk away from a clogged (frozen) Culvert Pipe before. Or, are you planning to go back some day (evening) and finish the job?
You should become a plumber or get on the states payroll for all your hard work....your dedication to these culverts is very awesome. Your videos are amazing...thank you!!
They should pay him for the job the D.O.T isn’t doing properly
He is an electrician by trade, and a good citizen to the point of being almost a super hero. When you have standing water in the winter like that, it can be bad news for drivers.
He's already an electrician, but you'll find many technical people like to have hobbies unrelated to their profession.
Any time somebody makes public service their hobby, that person is a patriot by definition. For that, I salute Post 10.
It's awesome he's able to roll that into this career and inspire others to public service at the same time.
This man's dedication to drainage is truly inspiring!
You must have the hottest blood ever Post. I saw you go deep in the slush and the water ran over the top of your boots, then you said your boots were leaking. Haha....nope they aren't. That was some DEEP water and slush! I can't understand why you haven't gotten frostbite on your feet, considering how much you walk around in freezing water with just rubber boots. You are a legend and I keep saying that the DOT, no matter what state you are in, needs to cut you a check for all of the good you are doing. Good job!
In a vid he said that he had an interesting condition where his body reacts like an allergic reaction when it heats up, I'm willing to bet that that condition comes with a higher resistance to cold from some of the stuff he's done on this channel
This is by far the best culvert channel on youtube. Great job Post 10.
Hello, my friend.😁 I am a landscaper and I'm from Canada, we have lots of snow and ice every year, I use a roofing tool, that is a propane powered torch with a handle and a grip to allow you to control the flame, ...anyway it's called a "Tiger Torch" up here, and it also helps clear side walks of small weeds, I hope this helps, I do the same as you up here, just successfully with the Torch...Dave
Whichever understaffed transportation authority has jurisdiction over the area(s) where you work should give you a big THANK YOU, and maybe a generous stipend. You are amazing!🏆
Dude honestly, the fact that you do this for your enjoyment really is just so wholesome. A good guy just doing what he enjoys and helps out the area at the same time
10.06 GHOST10 thinking to herself 'my girlfriends get taken to the cinema, bowling or a nice meal with their other half's' 😂
You're a gentleman and a scholar, mister Posty 10, good job. If only everyone was like this America would have much better infrastructure.
You would have a better everything with Biden out the way. I would Vote Post10 into power, he's like Trump, he does what he says he's going to do and The Beavers even scared of him and the DOT even have.
Surprised the DOT hasn’t showed up hearing that someone is doing their job and given him a citation.
Please don't let him go to the current government... I'm planning on recruiting him for our fallout government after all the commies expose themselves lol!!!!
Your a jack Nicholson off the shining with that ax 😂
Here's Johnny
Here in North Carolina the flowers are blooming, bumblebees buzzing🥰
Rubbing salt into the wounds......;)
@@SandraNelson063 😆
@@SandraNelson063 Don't get me wrong...I would LOVE it there..the conifers, swamps, moose, snow
_Waves at Ghost!_ You are so lovely. Thanks Post for sharing.
Great video! I wonder if a cutter mattock would be a good all-round tool for you. On my property, I have a swamp that I must unclog of leaves and drain into a creek annually, so I have a good bit of experience with this kind of thing. The mattock could replace the rake in situations where you need to move a lot of material, and where the rake will not fit. The cutter is longer than an axe blade (usually) and would be good for accessing ice dams deep in culverts and cutting roots and mats of grass.
This man is an absolute treasure and must be protected at all costs.
Frozen clogged culvert 1
Post10 zero ☹
You can't win them all
She shows herself!
I can't condone this video. Gratuitous violence to frozen water - that's riceist
I so look forward to your videos! This was a good teaching one. Heya Ghost! Great to see you!
Oh man the passion you have for this always makes my day, or in this case middle of the middle of the night, keep doing what you're doing Posty I love it and have a strange addiction to these videos, I might need a doctor 🤣
Ghost!!!! I saw you!!! You are frickin ' gorgeous!!! Thank you for keeping our boy Post in line! Great video!! ♥️👍👍👍
I’m driving late at night and I see a guy flailing an axe around by the side of the road………..I drive by very fast!
5:36 meme material
One thing you can try for the ice dams instead of an auger is get a piece of rebar and an bolt induction heater. Hit the rebar into the ice and use the induction heater to heat up the rebar to melt the ice. A commercial one like the use in auto shops can cost $150-600 depending on the brand but you can make one for about $50 if you can do the work yourself. Of course for it to work you'd need at least a small generator or power inverter for you vehicle.
No need for an induction heater, even: a simple heating coil to clamp on, if not even the rebar itself, can be hooked directly to the battery.
I would personally avoid electric heaters near water, they are definitely capable of sourcing enough current to kill you. (At a bare minimum have a GFCI breaker/receptacle powering it)
A simple propane blowtorch would probably suffice and be a hell of a lot safer for the operator in water. (And for melting a long thin hole heat up the end of a peice of rebar and then plunge it into the culvert slowly, repeat as needed)
@@jasonreed7522 I meant one powered by the 12V battery.
Get a flathead axe. The flat end will do much more work. Source: former firefighter.
Post 10 quote of this video “oh wow! I know what I’m touching! The corrugated culvert. I feel the the bu-bu-bu-bu!” You’re the best, Post 10!
You have more knowledge about this stuff than the DOT. Love your videos, especially since it’s kinda unintentional asmr to me. Love watching you unclog drains. Keep doing your thing man! Love it.
Always good to watch you getting the waterways flowing again, relaxing and interesting. ☺️ Would just recommend looking at getting some safety glasses or goggles for these ice chop jobs, lets you keep your eyes on the chop without needing to turn your head from splashes and ice bits flying in your eyes 😅 glad to see you doing what you love nonetheless ✨
I agree with the safety glasses. He even tells the girl, you may want to cover your eyes. 🙄
We run five inch water pipes through our ditch pipes - here in Finland - with one end higher. We then pour hot water through them, at this time of year, which allows us the pull them out creating an opening for the melt water to breach the ice damn.
Thank you post and ghost! Will be interesting to see it in a few days. Cheers
That's good information to have. I can here the disappointment in your voice
What's blocking the water? Water mainly
Congrats on winning the sweatshirt from tank masters environmental. I have been trying to win one for months.
Get some chestwaders, they're uncomfortable but you'll be able to crouch in them without filling them with water.
Also, that's a good camera. It can cope with having a light pointed straight at it at night and it still picks up the rest of the scene.
He explicitly won't wear them because if the start to flood then the current will grab them like a parachute in a hurricane and kill you.
Never underestimate the power of flowing water, only a foot will wash away a car.
You sir are a machine. I can't believe you came back at night to have a go at sorting this out.🙌👍
this one was super cool but a shame you couldn’t get it unclogged, would’ve been a big show
So cool I love it post ten. Amazing stuff you do. I'm so hooked on your videos, never, never boring. All of them keep me coming back to see what your doing next. Have a great day. Stay safe. Love ya!!!!!
That was interesting ! Your girl is lovely 😊
I'm so glad you have somebody with you because you do some very dangerous stuff and just in case something happens bad you have somebody there to help you out
Here in Finland we use steam to clear clogged culverts, it seems very effective.
very interesting posty! Thanks for that.👍❄
"boots are leaking". yeah water goes over the top of the boots and they are leaking. boy you crazy with a axe trying to chop ice under the water
My boots were leaking, you cannot see any wetness on my pants. There is a crack on each of them in the same spot from wear and tear
@@post.10 did you get you a pair
@@monkeybeasts yes I got a new pair
A breaker bar/ straight crowbar (i don't know the actual term) would really help you in situations like this. It's heavy and straight with a tip, so you just smash through ice. Really popular ice breaking tool in Scandinavia
Or a dolly bar that they used to use on the railroads.
or just a nail shaped straight pick to puncture holes in the ice, and a hammer on the other side to smash it after, i forgot what those are called
I think breaker bar is most accurate but i call anything in that class of tools a crowbar, i don't care if its 1ft long or 5, it removes nails and works as a lever so its a crowbar.
Friday night and get to watch Post at work. Life is good!
👍👊😎
You can't win m all but man, I would've loved to see that culvert blow out all that water.
Better luck next time.
Great vid 👍
Nice to 'see' Ghost 10 again!
you're courageous to go down there in the night, respect 👍
Post you won the contest over on Tank Masters channel! Congrats bud
The beginning gives me Russian dashcam crash video vibes lol.
Stay safe out there.
Would have to say first time to see you give up so early.
I would think that you should have on some safety goggles when chopping that ice. A flying shard could do some serious damage
Its amazing to me how a river can run 24-7,,,moving huge amounts of water and never dry up. Even in the driest conditions,,the river is still running.
I know why,,, not asking for a explanation. It is still a amazing thing. The amount of water is mind boggling.
Would love to see an update on this one as it warms up
Around 5:35 or so, when you realized you were touching the corrugated pipe, I had to laugh 😅 I always use sounds/alliteration to describe things and sensations, because it just makes so much more sense. Love to see other people doing it, makes me feel less awkward about doing it so often at work lol
U have a awesome girlfriend for coming out in the weather with u
something you could do to help speed up the thawing of these pipes is to reveal the black pipe to the sky. Black absorbs heat from the sun, even in winter and that heat will thaw the ice quicker
Idk how I found this channel, but I am so glad I did.
A hand ice chisel for ice fishing or if you have patience a hand ice auger
The quality of learning how to properly size culverts seems to have died off. Skills are slacking in North America. Shameful.
Imagine driving by in the dark and seeing a man axing the ground 🤣
Drain Addict will take care of that ice dam with help from Ratty, Croc, Magpie, Baby Rat, and Kokaburro. All good.
Cool video. Learning so much about the north east of the US - you bring the small things that we don't know about to those who watch your channel. Beautiful frozen and orange. Thanks.
When I was a landscaper we had a long pry bar with a pointed end on it for loosing rocks when digging holes. Maybe something like that could punch a hole through that ice. But it might be too much work.
I'm super stoned rn.
A rare sighting of the lovey Ghost 10! Thank You. I’m so glad you stayed safe Post.
Could you use a star picket ( fence pole) and hammer it through the ice ?
Probably but I think a fishing auger or a very very long drill bit which I don't have
@@post.10 you should try to get one...maybe in the future?
@@joeweeks3794 no I don't plan on getting one, that's an expensive machine and it's probably going to need an extension because they don't come that long and this is the only situation I've ever seen that was fully clogged and flooding
If I were you, I'd get a pair of chest waders. It's night and day how much more liberating it is to now worry about water going over top of hip waders
im in the mood for a orange slushie now 😂
are you familiar with this area or just exploring random rural areas? good to see Ghost...interesting video.
I am familiar with the area as far as hanging out there a lot when I was a kid at a campground with my grandparents but I don't live anywhere near it
@@post.10 thanks for answering. I did hear near the end that you had been there before.
You are braver than me for sure. I enjoyed watching though. Unclogging at its finest! 😊
you need a long metal breaker bar for your tool arsenal. I use them to break rocks when I'm digging holes, but it would be perfect for this.
They really should pay you for the job the Department of Transportation isn’t doing properly
They suck at this compared to your excellent job
Lovely to see Ghost in this. I don’t know how you don’t freeze doing this 🥶
You are the maniac.
Hey, you need to be careful. Most of us get our information about this type of stuff from you. Can't afford for you to get hurt.
Hi pretty lady holding the flashlight! 🙋♀️🙋♀️