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  • @Bobsdecline
    @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому +14

    Voltage check using Sensorlink Voltstick
    ua-cam.com/video/LWCXm8UTTps/v-deo.html

    • @the_hood_cat_5553
      @the_hood_cat_5553 3 місяці тому +2

      Hey I have a general question we have lived we’re we are for about 7 years now but I was walking the yard the other day and noticed the pole that houses our transformer has a broken ground wire at the bottom of the pole is that dangerous and if so should I call and report the issue

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому +2

      You should call it in and have it assessed. It's likely not overly dangerous as I'm assuming it's a Muti grounded system like ours. That being said, a transformer pole likely has a lightning arrestor on it which could have some voltage passing through looking for ground. (There could be a voltage difference between the broken ground wire and ground itself). Always best to call it in.

    • @the_hood_cat_5553
      @the_hood_cat_5553 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Bobsdecline ok thanks

    • @TomGuimond
      @TomGuimond 3 місяці тому

      ​@@Bobsdecline Do you have a lot of breakdowns to manage today with the storm and if not often in your videos you mention your facebook page but I never managed to find it on facebook

  • @mark111943
    @mark111943 3 місяці тому +17

    No need for apologies, we appreciate any content that shows us the skills and knowledge that go into safely maintaining the power grid, thank you.
    Have a great day sir!

  • @flewdefur
    @flewdefur 3 місяці тому +31

    For 'no editing' this was a pretty well edited video with multiple camera positions.

  • @nickhenneberry9906
    @nickhenneberry9906 3 місяці тому +30

    Love the diversity among video subject material. Keep doing what you're doing. Just know that you are inspiring others to join the trade from all over.

  • @heatherkohlwey8379
    @heatherkohlwey8379 3 місяці тому +13

    I always learn something from you. A local fire department posted a photo on Facebook a few days ago of a pad mount that had a failure. The connector was totally melted. Thanks to you, I knew what I was looking at and had a guess as to what happened. On my way to work this morning, larger trucks were being diverted from the main highway due to triplex hanging too low over the road after the heavy snow. Again, I was able to see the cutout and knew that was probably still energized. It's fun to know these things. Thank you for the education. Stay safe, and God bless.

  • @shawnerz98
    @shawnerz98 2 місяці тому +2

    I'm glad for the work you do. However, this video pretty much confirms that if i were a high voltage lineman, I'd probably be dead by now.

  • @carltauber2939
    @carltauber2939 3 місяці тому +10

    Great video Aaron, thanks for posting. Lack of editing did not harm the video, it was coherent and well presented.

  • @gradyrm237
    @gradyrm237 3 місяці тому +6

    Never apologize for playing hockey!!

  • @daledennis125
    @daledennis125 2 місяці тому +5

    I really enjoy all of your videos and honestly this is one of my favorites. I enjoy the feeling of just standing around having you explain something. Thank you for putting this out and you have my vote for more in this style.

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  2 місяці тому +4

      Appreciate the feedback very much! It's getting very hard to find time for editing... I'll gladly do more in this fashion as long as the viewers still enjoy it!

  • @realvanman1
    @realvanman1 2 місяці тому +1

    So, the key takeaway is that you do not want to get your Stinger dirty. Keep it clean by keeping it covered up.
    All kidding aside, that was interesting and fun to learn about.

  • @martf1061
    @martf1061 3 місяці тому +4

    I love watching you guys work with the long stick. Especcialy when trying to reach small holes from far away.

  • @Mechaneer
    @Mechaneer 24 дні тому

    Very cool to see how all that works. We have "parking stands" at my utility on the overhead as well. For us, it's something we quickly and easily make in the field with a 5/8" bolt with nuts and square washers to hold it in place on a crossarm, and Haul bracket with insulator taken out on the other end, which the linemen use to park our primary temporarily.

  • @peanutapt
    @peanutapt 3 місяці тому +2

    Doing my first Pad Mount XFMR installation for my 2nd project as a foreman. Cool to see the “behind the scenes” of it. Got an Inspection coming up looking forward to getting this meter slapped on and keep moving foreword on this project!

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 3 місяці тому +6

    Pad Mounts are Everywhere and Most Homeowners have NO Idea exactly what these Green Boxes are in peoples Yards. 😬👍

  • @gjdunga
    @gjdunga 3 місяці тому +7

    Squirrel!

  • @promisel1964
    @promisel1964 3 місяці тому +1

    I don't think any one will complain, that you have not posted in 2 weeks or its unedited work i know i wont' as i have actually always wanted to see whats inside a pad mount and with your video's i can safely view this with out being unsafe or in harms way you are very safe very professional and very educational thank you for sharing a very dangerous job

  • @whatevernamegoeshere3644
    @whatevernamegoeshere3644 3 місяці тому

    Man watching these videos answers questions I didn't even know I had. That test point is an awesome feature, props to the guy that came up with that idea

  • @alouisschafer7212
    @alouisschafer7212 2 місяці тому

    Interesting. Our elbows are bolted and there is absolutely no possibility of removing them while live.
    But our grid is configured to accommodate that its all long ring mains with feeders feeding into the sections, if needed one section can be isolated without power interruption at all because well its a ring line so each transformer has essentially two power feeds coming from each direction. So you isolate a section and the transformers will stay energized, they are now fed from a single point only though.
    Sometimes the ring has only one feeder and if you need to isolate the section that's got the feeder hookup you have a problem...
    In the early days entire cities used to just have one ring main like 33kv.

  • @jeffreykornspan9053
    @jeffreykornspan9053 3 місяці тому +2

    Hey Aaron. Thanks for your video. Another cloudy day up north. Stay safe!

  • @rupe53
    @rupe53 3 місяці тому +1

    Pretty straight up for a no-edit video. It shows that you know your stuff and that's worth a pat on the back! On a different topic, you were at an equipment expo recently and saw a demo of new trucks powered by battery or hybrid. Just this week I saw a hybrid truck roll by my house, and it had got a giant "HYBRID" logo stenciled on the side. Out local utility is Eversource. I believe they have most of New England now. I didn't get a close enough look to see if that vehicle was a loaner from a dealer or perhaps a leased vehicle. These days most are leased around here.

  • @Taillighttim26
    @Taillighttim26 3 місяці тому +3

    Same idea as a slide hammer just with with a different type of purpose and made for electrical work

  • @chrismoody1342
    @chrismoody1342 2 місяці тому

    Just stubbled across your channel. Wow what amazing knowledge for those that have an interest. 40 year HVAC tech, this is stuff that I’ve never seen much less understood the goings on within your trade. It’s just an assumption, but I’d guess all the equipment and PPE is the companies and inspected routinely and maintained by them. Very few tools in my trade are company issue. If you want the latest and greatest you pony up all the funds to buy for yourself. Also curious about all the continuing education that is required to stay current. I take it that all is provided within the companies tech and safety staffing. You keep current or risk FAFO with your life, simple enough.

  • @Newberntrains
    @Newberntrains 3 місяці тому +1

    funny thing right down the road from my work is ERMCO Dyersburg TN they make alot of transformers padmount and the pole mount ( the pole mounts still look like film canisters but bigger lol)
    im sure you have heard of em we actually have 3 25kv pad mounts servicing our warehouse to run the refrigeration cause of your channel i know whats in those boxes
    still dont like getting near em knowing what arc flashes can do

  • @Jcrackman
    @Jcrackman 3 місяці тому +1

    Man let me say... I left the trade years ago. I really love linework. I went to an apprentice school and onto B. Your videos always are so detailed I feel like I'm back in school but way faster and always showing off special tooling. Even things I haven't used or heard of I understand now and see how they work. Keep doing these videos. I love watching them even on my break at work 😆 (not linework.) I'll get back into it ❤ because of these videos have me thinking about it all the time. Thanks man. This really is some crazy good content 👌

  • @Freshprince15
    @Freshprince15 3 місяці тому

    Aspiring substation tech here. Thank you for all the informative content. I'm always rewinding to try to learn as much as i can

  • @nateroth1302
    @nateroth1302 3 місяці тому

    As always, your videos are to the point and simple to understand. Keep up the good work and watch out for deer 😁

  • @heckmanps
    @heckmanps 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for doing what ya do Aaron, and we'll keep watching.

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos8159 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video of explaining of this parking stand on a pad mount transformer

  • @curtiswood970
    @curtiswood970 2 місяці тому

    Just want to say thanks for the educational video. Utility side is definitely where I'm lacking. Turned out as an inside JW in '85 then went to school and got my PE. Still very limited experience on the utility side. So, thanks again and thumbs up

  • @johnledger7763
    @johnledger7763 3 місяці тому

    Thanks Aarron for this video as you cleared up some Questions i had .Keep up the great videos coming Sir

  • @tracynichols7206
    @tracynichols7206 3 місяці тому +1

    Not a electrician, but love your content very informative, ex hospital maintenance man.

  • @MartyMacgyver
    @MartyMacgyver 2 місяці тому

    Listening to this at midnight, quietly absorbing information.... then @8:42 IT'S TIME TO BE AWAKE NOW! 😆

  • @XFactor-we5cg
    @XFactor-we5cg 2 місяці тому

    I like what you bring! Great stuff!!

  • @Scotts_Status
    @Scotts_Status 3 місяці тому

    Excellent and informative video. Thank you!

  • @linehandibew6205
    @linehandibew6205 2 місяці тому

    We call the double parking stands feed throughs. Also for testing we use a hi Z. Pushed into open side of feed through. Can also use it for phasing with other lead.

  • @MrBigShotTV
    @MrBigShotTV 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello! I’ve watched a lot of your videos , very informative! I’m looking to get into the field of energy distribution but the issue is I am 100% green and I’m looking for a starting point. Would you have any recommendations on whether to try for apprenticeships or enter into a school? Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @lmcoopie
    @lmcoopie 20 днів тому

    Very educational and interesting!

  • @danielrivera5248
    @danielrivera5248 3 місяці тому

    Great learning video, you can use any multimeter to check voltage at the test port. It will give you a reference if the voltage that is in the cable.

  • @frankiebouchard2885
    @frankiebouchard2885 2 місяці тому

    I would be so scared working on a live pad-mount like that

  • @CPKyle12
    @CPKyle12 2 місяці тому

    I got all the hand tools, was wondering what sockets you use for the impact so I can order those next. Would like to see another video of tools to buy after you have the hand tools.

  • @johnarkle7916
    @johnarkle7916 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic video - I wish UK power guys were so forthcoming

  • @mrdan2898
    @mrdan2898 2 місяці тому

    Cool, very informative!

  • @mijyadoc5374
    @mijyadoc5374 3 місяці тому

    Great, thanks.

  • @johnclyne6350
    @johnclyne6350 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice video Aaron!
    Our pad mounts have 2 parking stands on a single phase pad mount.
    On a 3 phase pad mount we have 6 parking stands. 3 on the A side & 3 on the B side. We need that many because if we need to park all 6 elbows we can do that?

  • @frederickbowman4494
    @frederickbowman4494 3 місяці тому

    GREAT VIDEO !

  • @promisel1964
    @promisel1964 3 місяці тому

    I'm curious on the grounding connection the hoop/loop at the bottom that sticks out, say its missing or damaged can you directly connect it to the grounding bar itself that goes from left to right at the bottom?

  • @yoafofbread
    @yoafofbread 3 місяці тому

    cool video, didn't know they made standoffs with only one bushing!

  • @tier2duelist199
    @tier2duelist199 2 місяці тому

    When you have a Normally/Naturally Open open point along a loop fed UG residential distribution system, at that padmount is one of the conductors placed into the parking stand?

  • @bhorn9400
    @bhorn9400 3 місяці тому

    @Bobsdecline can you do a video on your take/policies for picking up/dropping load on three phase cutout sequence(center, far outside, near outside). Seems like everyone has an opinion on this is like to hear yours.

  • @matkremzar5474
    @matkremzar5474 3 місяці тому

    No editing = real world ... good job arron

  • @kareng2152
    @kareng2152 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello Aaron,
    Even though I'm not in this trade, I enjoy these videos because it give us non linemen an understanding of how these power lines work. I was wondering when a fuse blows in a cutout, how it causes the door to unclip on the top part of the cutout?? Keep up the great work and stay safe.
    God Bless, Karen

    • @jovetj
      @jovetj 3 місяці тому

      (Also not in the trade) The force of the exploding fuse towards the ground pushes the door upwards and the top falls free.

    • @jordanrodrigues1279
      @jordanrodrigues1279 3 місяці тому

      Aaron does have a video about replacing the fuse wire inside the door. The wire holds a spring tight.
      So when the fuse melts (and actually there's a controlled arc explosion inside the door) that means the wire can't hold the spring tight anymore which - somehow causes the door to fall open. I'd have to look at it again.
      But it's definitely a mechanical process that detects when the fuse wire is no longer connected.

  • @gardenguy357
    @gardenguy357 2 місяці тому

    8:00
    in the case of say, the passthrough being damaged but the elbow connectors are not ( say the transformer melted internally) could you theoretically use a double parking stand to pass through the power from the cable coming in to the other cable going to the next pad mount?

  • @jhonbus
    @jhonbus 2 місяці тому

    Ahh, so those double parking stands _aren't_ so you can park two energised phases in one convenient space... That explains a few things.

  • @mikeimparato824
    @mikeimparato824 2 місяці тому

    Can you check for voltage with what we call phasing sticks ?

  • @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648
    @SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648 3 місяці тому

    I was looking at the setup there and wondering how, if there are three elbow connectors to a separate transformer that is fed from this transformer, you can disconnect just one and still have it be de-energized and eligible to be grounded right then. I would think you'd have to unplug all three, one at a time, and put them one by one in turn on one side of three double parking stands that have an insulator cap on the other side and are not yet grounded, before being able to ground all of them (one by one till all are grounded) through the parking stands. Do I have something like the right idea here?

  • @disturbedOne1981
    @disturbedOne1981 3 місяці тому +2

    Love the video. Did you just randomly say squirrel

    • @martf1061
      @martf1061 3 місяці тому

      Loll.
      Thats the tourrette syndrom 😋😉

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому

      Lmao

    • @disturbedOne1981
      @disturbedOne1981 3 місяці тому

      @@Bobsdecline lol love your stuff buddy

  • @Wheezs
    @Wheezs 3 місяці тому +1

    Great work on a single take

  • @spartanecho2157
    @spartanecho2157 3 місяці тому

    Very interesting. I build ct pkgs and when I talk to the guys I am more knowledgeable

  • @chrisl4059
    @chrisl4059 3 місяці тому

    I need you to make a video you changing the power pole

  • @drivingforgiraffes
    @drivingforgiraffes 2 місяці тому

    cool

  • @cobrastrike5793
    @cobrastrike5793 3 місяці тому

    From Wallingford Connecticut USA. Stay safe

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому

      Appreciate you always stopping by Cobra! 👊👊

  • @abpsd73
    @abpsd73 3 місяці тому

    I'm guessing that a double parking stand can also be used in the event that a transformer that has a feed through needs to be temporarily bypassed?

  • @chrisl4059
    @chrisl4059 3 місяці тому

    Can you make a video of you changing a cut out I like those videos

  • @inothome
    @inothome 3 місяці тому

    Do you ever run across non-load break 200A elbows? Elbows without the two white stripes, only seen a handful of them. Most are the double white stripe indicating load break, like the video, but I have seen some non-load break in some older installations. Unless you guys can't pull energized elbows at all, then a moot point.

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому +2

      We still see em once n a while but never purchase or re install them.
      The load breaks we are allowed to pull live but will always opt for an overhead disconnect if at all possible.

    • @inothome
      @inothome 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Bobsdecline Yeah, I always feel safer pulling them de-energized.

  • @thatlakeshorebreezepodcast799
    @thatlakeshorebreezepodcast799 3 місяці тому

    thanks for the video Aaron! Just out of curiosity, would me being a journeyman electrician and have gone through the union inside wireman apprenticeship play any helpful role in getting a apprentice lineman position somewhere. Just want to know what your take is on Electricians going to Lineman.

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely!
      While it's a completely separate trade as far as any paper is concerned, much of the theory is the same.
      If you can pass your electrician block tests chances are you'll have no problem passing lineman testing.
      Whether or not it plays any actual role in the transition can depend.
      In our jurisdiction the application receive a grade according to their health, physique, education, previous experience etc...(1-100). An electrician would pretty much get the full 10/10 on the experience card.
      It could also play a role where the hiring agent would simply assume a certified electrician would stand a better chance than someone with no experience.
      We've hired many electricians over the years and the only issue I've ever seen is; A few of em had a bit of a cocky attitude at first, but all turned out to be excellent Lineman

    • @thatlakeshorebreezepodcast799
      @thatlakeshorebreezepodcast799 3 місяці тому

      @@Bobsdecline understood, thanks Aaron. I’ve been a subscriber of yours for probably 4 years now. Pretty much watch your Lineman episodes like a netflix series lol. I plan on going to a line school and getting certs and then taking everything and applying to apprenticeships here in the mitten. Take care man!

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому +1

      Oh nice! Appreciate you always stopping by. Best wishes with the new adventure, I'm positive you'll love it! It's an awesome career with tons of opportunity!

  • @chrisl4059
    @chrisl4059 3 місяці тому

    Can you make a video of you changing a transformer? It'd be really cool video so please do it.🔌

  • @bertblankenstein3738
    @bertblankenstein3738 3 місяці тому

    Fantastuc video. One question, the parking stand block is isolated when you put it on the padmount's bracket. You specified to install the parking stand with the hot stick. Is that just the geneal practice, use a hot stick for everything when there is primary voltage around? I suppose you wouldnt want to assume that everything is proper and then find out the hard way that there were problems. Thank you.

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому +3

      Great question! The answer mostly depends on company policy/procedures. The short answer is that on a "dead front" transformer, if everything is in good shape and your rubber gloves are used - the bracket can be installed by hand but elbows and grounds always sticked

    • @ehsnils
      @ehsnils 2 місяці тому

      I see that if you always use the hot stick then you have one single procedure to use and you train on the procedure every time.
      Finding out the hard way - that's going to be a headache for the cleanup crew, this is a case where you only make a mistake once.

  • @SodiumInduction-hv
    @SodiumInduction-hv 3 місяці тому +1

    wow!

  • @RT-qd8yl
    @RT-qd8yl 3 місяці тому +1

    Is there a limit to how many times those elbows can be removed and put back on? Is there a limit for the sockets on the transformer side? I don't imagine they'd be removed often if at all, but do the elbows get worn/degraded excessively if they're messed with?

    • @jfbeam
      @jfbeam 3 місяці тому +1

      Technically, yes. But it's not like there's a counter attached to them. They'll be replaced "when necessary". ;-)

    • @inothome
      @inothome 3 місяці тому

      The bushings on the transformer can usually be replaced if they need to be changed. Done externally and without draining oil. While they aren't a consumable per se', they are able to be changed.

  • @theamerican7080
    @theamerican7080 3 місяці тому +1

    You definitely should become an instructor.

  • @randymathews3348
    @randymathews3348 2 місяці тому

    If you verify zero v why is a grnd necessary?

  • @picobyte
    @picobyte 3 місяці тому

    Consumers don't get this

  • @unwired1281
    @unwired1281 3 місяці тому

    👍👊‼️

  • @chrisl4059
    @chrisl4059 3 місяці тому

    I'm 12 years old I confuse a cut outdoor It's very easy to do

  • @chrisl4059
    @chrisl4059 3 місяці тому

    Can you post a new video today and tomorrow?

  • @VariacManiac
    @VariacManiac 3 місяці тому

    Being a skinny build, that'd certainly make life easier.

  • @AlanTheBeast100
    @AlanTheBeast100 3 місяці тому

    Maker hook and thumper. Right out of Dune. Expected some big wormsign here....

  • @vadimnaumov3244
    @vadimnaumov3244 2 місяці тому

    Почему у этого трансформатора нет предохранителей или каких-либо других защитных аппаратов?

  • @TheAustrianLineman
    @TheAustrianLineman 3 місяці тому +1

    Be safe 👊🏻

  • @tubeDude48
    @tubeDude48 3 місяці тому +2

    What's that TC switch for?

    • @kjh6793
      @kjh6793 3 місяці тому +5

      TC stands for Tap Changer. The primary (high voltage) winding of these units are tapped. Standard taps would be 95%, 97.5%, 100%, 102.5% and 105% of rated voltage. You can use the taps to compensate for an over- or under-voltage at the end of the line where the transformer is installed.
      I used to design these transformers. Aaron, I really appreciate you showing how they are used in the field. I have seen them in use before, but you always add details I have forgotten or never knew!

    • @tubeDude48
      @tubeDude48 3 місяці тому

      @@kjh6793 - Thanks for the feedback!

  • @johnclyne6350
    @johnclyne6350 3 місяці тому

    Now I see the second three parking stands. My bad. All our parking stands are in the middle. Never off to the side.

  • @stavinaircaeruleum2275
    @stavinaircaeruleum2275 2 місяці тому

    Why is there a water spigot on the padmount?

  • @tcpnetworks
    @tcpnetworks 3 місяці тому

    @7:44. You can! ONCE......... :P

  • @Rusty_Nickle
    @Rusty_Nickle 3 місяці тому

    You did all right. You don't need editing I thought you made a pretty good video. Although I do get it You're talking to an inanimate camera trying to remember what subject you were trying to cover and the questions that were asked beforehand.

  • @stoddern
    @stoddern 2 місяці тому

    Interesting you don't call that tool what it is, a Slide Hammer

  • @wizard3z868
    @wizard3z868 3 місяці тому

    Good luck in the next cple of days it's supposed to be nasty 😊

  • @lucidmoses
    @lucidmoses 3 місяці тому +1

    0:55, "Zero editing" :p

    • @martf1061
      @martf1061 3 місяці тому

      😉

    • @Bobsdecline
      @Bobsdecline  3 місяці тому +2

      I paused it once the whole shoot! Hahah

    • @lucidmoses
      @lucidmoses 3 місяці тому

      @@Bobsdecline I guess I passed the test as I can count to One. :p

    • @ehsnils
      @ehsnils 2 місяці тому

      Big Clive sometimes stops his camera too.

  • @duzaliteraf7373
    @duzaliteraf7373 3 місяці тому

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