Literally walked around the perimeter of Aberthaw powerstation two days ago. Always wanted to know what it's like inside since I was a kid. Amazing you climbed the chimney too. Bloody amazing views from up there! Brilliant videos matey. Thoroughly enjoyed 👌
Loved the video guys - I actually operated those units from the "good old" CEGB days in1976 to the "not-so-good" National Power days in 1999. Was nice to have a chance to reminisce. Those were boiler safety valves on the roof btw.
@@abandoneduk4640 Yes, I've also checked out part 1 (excellent!). There were various safety valves from different sections of the boiler ie. economiser, drum, superheaters etc. all which vented out on the roof, bearing in mind you're looking at 2300psi at 560 degrees C.
Excellent explore. The view from the chimney is good because it's a drone exclusion zone. How did they catch you? Couldn't you just sit it out on top of the chimney? Was it because you set off an alarm? This inspired me to go and take a proper look at getting in today. I succeeded. I had a pretty good idea what route people were taking and my hunch was right. It was a bit of a logic puzzle and I got there in the end. I was about to give up twice, and both times my final attempt yielded something for me. It was great inside. The chimney was locked up though. Getting out took a while due to extra keen security patrols. I thought I'd been spotted at one stage, but all was good.
Cracking video lads, agree with what you're saying about documenting history, while it's good we're moving to greener sources it'll be a sad day when the "cloud factories" disappear from the landscape. Stay safe fellas, cracking content as usual:)
Literally walked around the perimeter of Aberthaw powerstation two days ago. Always wanted to know what it's like inside since I was a kid.
Amazing you climbed the chimney too. Bloody amazing views from up there!
Brilliant videos matey. Thoroughly enjoyed 👌
Glad you enjoyed the video hope you checked part 1 out
I have...and 'liked' both 👌@@abandoneduk4640
Loved the video guys - I actually operated those units from the "good old" CEGB days in1976 to the "not-so-good" National Power days in 1999. Was nice to have a chance to reminisce. Those were boiler safety valves on the roof btw.
Hope you checked part 1 out and I’m glad it took you down memory lane and thank you for the information but why was the safety valves on the roof
@@abandoneduk4640 Yes, I've also checked out part 1 (excellent!). There were various safety valves from different sections of the boiler ie. economiser, drum, superheaters etc. all which vented out on the roof, bearing in mind you're looking at 2300psi at 560 degrees C.
@@papaeph6134 that explains that one then thank you and glad you enjoyed it
Excellent explore. The view from the chimney is good because it's a drone exclusion zone. How did they catch you? Couldn't you just sit it out on top of the chimney? Was it because you set off an alarm?
This inspired me to go and take a proper look at getting in today. I succeeded. I had a pretty good idea what route people were taking and my hunch was right. It was a bit of a logic puzzle and I got there in the end. I was about to give up twice, and both times my final attempt yielded something for me. It was great inside. The chimney was locked up though. Getting out took a while due to extra keen security patrols. I thought I'd been spotted at one stage, but all was good.
Cracking video lads, agree with what you're saying about documenting history, while it's good we're moving to greener sources it'll be a sad day when the "cloud factories" disappear from the landscape. Stay safe fellas, cracking content as usual:)
Appreciate that glad you enjoyed the video did you watch part 1
@@abandoneduk4640 Yep! Watched part 1 first, good watch
Awesome
Put an end screen on the video for part 2, some might not be watching part 2.
@@ShipsoftheOceans I should of done it would of been better
@@abandoneduk4640 When I watch videos from the tv I dont get access to see the comments. Only for being on the laptop I was able to.
Brooooo mint video as always love your content keep it up pal 😊
Cheers maté appreciate that
@@abandoneduk4640 anytime mate
Your very brave to climb that chimney lol great veiws tho😊
Your on the crane gantry which doesn't get used apart from main because it RC now.get over boiler area
You should have gone in the cable trays lol
We did most the site aha
Don't put yourself in danger, please
We know the risks we are taking but thanks for your concern
My hearts in my mouth now