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[@ericjackson9047]

Very impressed by the sense of urgency and focus on safety by these technicians. Very few wasted movements and everything focused on job completion. This is how getting the job done should be done, IMHO. Kudos to everybody involved. Thanks for sharing, Aaron.

[@billynomates920]

yeah. looked very slick and well practiced. like how the military do rifle drills. it's nice to see people doing their jobs that way. especially utilities where they are a big cost, you'd want the whole process to be smooth from the first phone call to 'job's a good 'un, onto the next' and ryan and aaron certainly doing their bit! amazing that is a half hour destall/install - i'd have guessed half a day.

[@martf1061]

​@@billynomates920when evrything is already in place, ( wires, cut out, mounting bolts, etc.. ) , well it's pretty simple and quick. If this was a brand new set up, then maybe they would have taken the whole day, including the 2h lunch time 😋😉

[@magicbox9371]

Linemen are technicians. Is it destall/install or remove & replace? Find a mechanic not a person who removes snd replaces parts. A true mechanic does not simply replace parts, they find the cause of faulty parts as this states this transformer was tested twice to isolate the cause of the blown fuse.

[@pauleyler1731]

Father-in-law was a safety lineman with the REA out of the Mankato, Kansas. It was usually his job to take care of problems and from what He has told me some of larger lines that had a blown fuse that reconnecting them in storm conditions was very unpleasant because of the arching. He covered a large area out of Beloit, Ks. One time one of his customers gave him a pint of moonshine. He gave me a sip and let’s just say it was potent.

[@Klonkus]

It's easy to say how it should be done when you yourself contributed nothing to the end result of anything substantial in life.

[@FredGandt]

On behalf of all squirrels: thank you for caring about their welfare and not just the fuse blowing at 7:43 ❤

[@magicbox9371]

Probably a cost not care issue. Loss of (human) life is factored in on some job sites.

[@Ironminer97]

I tell you what, Ryan is one he'll of a lineman. Dude works fast but like you said in the video, he's always aware of where he is to the high voltage lines

[@Bobsdecline]

Ryan been an excellent Lineman since day 1! Glad to have him as part of our team!

[@jovetj]

@@Bobsdecline Wooooof! @ Ryan

[@davep6977]

perfect job. Surprised that you don't use NOALOX on the the AL leads

[@jon-kl9mk]

@@Bobsdecline How long has Ryan been with this company?

[@Philip-wu5ec]

Good job, kudos to this guy, working on overhead line, done his job perfectly taking his own time, God bless you Ryan and your completely team, stay safe always 😊😘🌹👍🙏.

[@user-xy7rm8cc1d]

Don’t forget, these guys work in bad weather. God’s blessings.

[@durandjohnson1321]

So did we.. wind and rain, on top of the roofs with lightning shooting all over, Local # 32 Seattle, Hats off to these guys!

[@Charlesbjtown]

Their pay reflects this.

[@TheRus13]

По технике безопасности запрещено работать в условияхине пригодных к работе. Ни одна страховка не спасёт от смерти.

[@jamesfranks545]

@@Charlesbjtown As it should.

[@MikeLikesChannel]

@@CharlesbjtownBout $90k but the overtime/hazard pay is where the money is.

[@phildxyz]

Something satisfying about watching a master at work.

[@BEV323]

What I am grateful for is each and every lineman existing!!! When the last hurricane moved through, it didn't take but 8 days and these guys had us back with electricity in our homes!!! Thank you guys, y'all are the greatest!!!

[@JxH]

I'm impressed by the obvious high quality of every single last thing involved. Hardware, tools, people. No cut corners.

[@RobertScanlan-tu5cj]

It’s almost 60 years since I changed my first failed transformer. I was missing: a jib-equipped aerial device: several handy dandy bat-tools and lots of personal protective gear. It’s wonderful to see the advances that have made the trade so much more safe and efficient. Great job gentlemen!

[@rossk4864]

My first line work experience sounds a little like yours except for me it was just shy of 40 years ago. I was in Galena Alaska, a lower Yukon bush village of about 500 people. I was a one-man utility company, running a diesel power plant, reading meters and doing all the line work and connecting new services by myself. One late summer evening a freak lightning storm took out six transformers. I worked the rest of the night into morning replacing them. I had to hoist them using a bumper winch on my ton-and-half bucket truck, running winch line through a block chained at the pole base, with cable up to a second block hooked to a pole top jib and then run back down to the transformer. The distribution was mostly all flat primary construction with three phases and neutral on crossarm pins, so the cable had some clearance between the primaries. I opened and closed cutouts from the ground by extendo-stick with a flashlight in my mouth. It's good to watch the real guys make it look so easy and scary to think of how little safety equipment I had!

[@opusermighthunt4437]

​@@rossk4864 that sounds kinda fun tho ngl.... running a diesel power plant on ur own 😂

[@magicbox9371]

@@rossk4864 excellent comment Sir. You are one of those guys I would have loved to be unless you left out the part about kicking puppies. I was taught the most important safety tool is your brain. I scare myself when I recall those possible life ending moments of my life and I got 10 sixty4 year old fingers.

[@abpsd73]

Nine years ago I was working on a site when a thunderstorm rolled in, we had a lightning strike about a 1/4 mile down the line from the transformer. Scared the hell out of my buddy that was elbows deep in the panel, I heard the bang and the lights went out, so I ran to the electrical room thinking something happened and he could be injured. After every self-checked their underwear, we realized the primary fuse was blown out on the pole. It was such a hit that the lightning arrestor was blown apart and the transformer was seeping oil from the secondary lugs. Short day for us, and a long one for a Fortis crew.

[@gragor11]

If you don't mind I'll put a similar story right here under yours. 3rd day on the job as a helper hooking up switches, lighting fixtures or baseboard heaters. Not sure which. Completed the job and went over to the panel and turned on the breaker to the cct I was working on and BAM, the TRANSFOMER blew up. OMG Heart failure on my part. Run outside and find a smoking crow on the ground. After watching this it might have been the fuse, who knows. Had to check my pants for sure.

[@wetrock2766]

​@@gragor11I heard a bang near my house and saw a blown fuse at the transformer. The lineman who came saw a large round black spot on the transformer. He came down and looked in the bushes. He picked up with a raccoon, holding it by the tail, it was stiff as a board. 😲

[@gragor11]

@@wetrock2766 and smoking

[@magicbox9371]

Maw made Shake n Bake an I hepped

[@mousethefoo1230]

Ryan work here was a great example of slow is smooth and smooth is fast. Focused and efficient!

[@gavendb]

lightning fast (no pun intended) thanks to all the electricians, mechanics, welders, fitters, millwrights, fabricators, and engineers that keep the day to day moving.

[@magicbox9371]

As a retired architect,designer, mechanic, welder, fitter, millwright in training, fabricator, but doesn’t drive a train Guy learning electrical you are welcome and I invite you to injoy dropping into the banks, carwashes, gas stations, restaurants etc. I made or buy second hand one of my China and Hutches or pull the handles on a slot machine I made in some casino but I discourage you from getting close to a giant earth mover with attachments (buckets, blades, wheels, rippers, rakes, etc). To distinguish my work from most others is look for flawless execution while attempting to be invisible…..like a bank you run in to make a deposit and notice a Particular detail, like a edge of a counter or a wall meeting a ceiling because your visit was like being on first with bases loaded and your teammate just hit one over the fence. If I bring you beer and put them in your refrigerator you will find them all with the lables facing front.

[@abdultairu]

I just like watching stuffs like this and the narrator did a wonderful job. He did not interfered with the guy doing the work while explaining the process. I am very impressed by these engineers. Bravo.

[@kindnuguz]

Hell yeah thanks Ryan! Fast and efficient. This is one profession I don't see going to AI anytime soon. Just putting that out there Thanks for the ride along

[@jimw7ry]

That is why our local trade school (Ozarks Technical Collage) in cooperation with with the local power companies has put in a large training area for training new lineman. The power companies loan and provide specialized equipment (bucket trucks etc.) for the training. Its a GREAT PROGRAM!! Thanks OTC! Lineman make GOOD MONTY! A Journeyman can easily pull in 100K+ a year. Then add in the overtime! Not to mention the GREAT retirement! Heck... Even an appetence can get close to that wage depending on how much overtime they want!

[@wallyman292]

Also, another example of one where you don't find many women filling the role. I know there are some, but it's definitely not a job you hear them screaming about when it comes to equality in the workforce. Weird how that works. . .

[@BartlettTFD]

The general public has no idea just how many detailed steps are required to change out a pole mounted transformer. Total respect for you guys! STAY SAFE👍

[@briancarlisi2224]

Excellent video. Hats off to Ryan the lineman working very efficiently!

[@Smannellites]

Agreed, excellent work and very professional.

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

What would you expect? He is a perfect human being.

[@magicbox9371]

@@jolyonwelsh9834 I always tell the truth even when I lie

[@magicbox9371]

These guys are top. You can tell just through the videos they would be great in real life up a pole or on a day off. It comforts me to see their intelligence and diligence to saftey. I’m not watching afraid of the possibility of a leathal mistake with a finger ready to pause and puke. Dude is inches from juice you can feel through those special gloves and through thin air. I don’t get nervous and use only the edge of my seat. The videos have the feeling of being educated by a professor using no live wires.

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

Praying for a speedy recovery for you, Aaron. Our linemen here have been overwhelmed with all of the storms. Thank you for another very interesting video. Stay safe, and God bless.

[@Bobsdecline]

Thank you Heather!

[@gragor11]

@@Bobsdecline Ya, for sure. I got bit on the thigh a few weeks ago whilst wiring an electric gate opener. Sucks. Like you, I was standing talking to the owner. I think the dog was guarding said. Heal fast. Mentally it might take a little longer. When I went back there to finish the job I told the owner don't be surprised if I beat her dog if it came after me a 4th time. It did but it figured out that the whistling piece of 3/4" PVC pipe in my hand was a danger so he kept his distance. Dogs.

[@concealed4carry]

Another great video.

[@johnm4579]

You guys make it look easy, they can't pay you enough for working on high voltage power, great job Ryan. well done, be safe !

[@wetrock2766]

I'm from Quebec and have worked with linemen supplying safety equipment. On a few occasions I had the honor of meeting some of those linemen from the US coming up here to help during natural disasters, I know some guys from Hydro Québec who have gone down as far as North Carolina, after hurricanes, to help rebuilding the power grid there.

[@AlanTheBeast100]

Love hurts. Dog bites get staples. Cool swap out - easier than a padmount - not as pretty. (Pretty? Did I really ...?) Neat detail where the crimping die imprints its size (?) onto the crimped connector. Kudos to Ryan - no rush - no wasted time or effort. Man with a plan.

[@manfredseidler1531]

My son is a lineman. I have a new respect for what he does... he never talks about his work with his parents.

[@henrychinaski5223]

Excellent video of how these true heroes get the job done. Economy of motion when you're on a pole. Been retired for more than 14 years, but I vividly remember transformer season in West Texas. We had (and probably still have) a ton of banked secondaries and trying to get 3 CSP transformers tripped back on before the 1st one or 2nd one tripped back off was a race between spans and a fast climb up to get the others on. I must've changed out 500 of these things during my time on the crew. I moved into engineering just about the time everyone was getting bucket trucks. By the time I retired the company had outlawed free climbing. That was the end of linemen as I knew them. I don't miss being on call 24/7, the ice storms, the hurricanes and tornadoes, but I do miss the guys I worked with.

[@johndias6614]

I've collected glass telephone and telegraph insulators for 50 years. The local power company had to replace the Transformer at my house. The crew was in love with my collection. I had a TV antenna on my shop building that i told the foreman I was afraid it would fall on the wires if anymore of the guy wires broke, so they took that down as a safety precaution. I gave them some of my extra purple glass. They were thrilled. I was happy.

[@walter2990]

There's WAY more to replacing a transformer, than i ever knew before. Thank God for ALL the Linemen of all electrical companies! From a homeowner in Florida. I've been around these guys after hurrican damage, and I've always tried to let them know how much we love them, by feeding them and making sure that they have plenty of liquid refreshments for their "off duty" time!

[@eyebidder]

Can't imagine all the work involved after a tornado with lines down everywhere! Stay safe and thank you for your service!

[@the_desert_dweller]

I admire the people that maintain our electrical grid, you guys are my hero!

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

I'm an inside electrician. I wish I could get the same admiration.

[@the_desert_dweller]

@@jolyonwelsh9834 anyone that plays with power lines or electricity on any level gets my respect.

[@russsterns2656]

I sympathize by being bitten by a Shepard/Wolf not long ago on a service call...that dog literally took a bite out of my arse!! I hope you heal up quickly!! Thanks for all your great videos!!

[@wallyman292]

I was attacked when I was 8 years old. Nearly took my arm off. I'm 59 now, and still have the gnarly scars to remind me of it!

[@briankaelin7728]

That’s crazy how people praise German shepherds but no body talks about all the attacks that happen. But if a pit bull bites somebody it makes national news. Fuck german shepherds! They’re weird as hell and unpredictable

[@jimdayton8837]

When you showed a close up of the tag on the old transformer, it looked the the manufacture date was 1977. That thing was around for a long time! Great video as always!

[@shadowrayz]

Always wondered what it took. I always thought the entire white part of the fuse casing WAS the fuse. Nice! Learned something!

[@ctbcubed]

I had a transformer in front of my old house the killed quite a few squirrels. One time I was working in the yard and a squirrel took out the fuse. I thought somebody set off dynamite! I found the squirrel at the base of the pole. His brown fur was completely burned a curly black. Whenever I had a power failure, I'd visually look at that fuse holder and if it was empty, I'd tell the power company the pole number when I reported the outage. That transformer replacement was very satisfying to watch. That crimp tool is impressive!

[@NiHaoMike64]

After it happens more than a few times, wouldn't it make sense to fit a plastic cover so that squirrels don't keep shorting it out?

[@ctbcubed]

@@NiHaoMike64 I would think so, but they never did. This was 25 years ago, so maybe things have improved by now.

[@georgee6303]

I love watching you guys work. I worked for a power company for 17 years but I was in IT. Made it out to the generation side of the business a lot of times (fossil, hydro, and nuclear) but never made it out to observe any transmission or distribution work (other than subs).

[@davequige5732]

This type of work is so specialized and deadly. I see these guys all over my area and never really thought anything about it. This video has really given me a lot of respect to you guys. Great video!

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

I'm an inside electrician, people take me for granted.

[@shawncosmos5431]

Nothing but respect and admiration to you folks in the industry !

[@SOU6900]

Some beautiful country in the video.

[@wesley1983]

3:23 made in USA, thanks brother. Love Canada! Thanks for the support!

[@gragor11]

Kline hand tools as well.

[@andrebaron1387]

Ryan is a machine! He makes it look so smooth and quick. Thanks Ryan!

[@fyrman9092]

No wasted movements. I'm pretty sure Ryan could do a change out in his sleep...

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

He could be a robot for all we know.

[@madsighntist14]

first A wonderful video of a VERY DANGEROUS JOB. A t 74 years old, I must share a memory from Seven Decades ago: WATCHING my father's position as "Ground Crew" working for Pacific Gas & Electric Company, while working on the Street we lived on! I heard the equipment and the trucks, and being inquisitive, I went out to the side walk, seeing them all setting up for the job. I sat in my little Red Rider wagon, which I pulled up one house down from their work The road guard (who of course new me) said that's close enough little fellow, but knowing how much a kid can be intrigued watching something like that! My DAD, hearing him speak, looked at me & started to be a Dad when he was stopped by "I've got this covered John" and I watched for over an hour. Years later, in Vietnam it was me climbing poles, but for telephone work, 24/7 and NO Flashlight at "Oh Dark Thirty", We called them *Targets* and not a good feeling.... Thanks for the memories, STAY SAFE up there. philip from the Great Pacific NorthWET, Oregon Division

[@tetedur377]

I knew an Army guy who did that in-country. I doubt he's still with us, but all Pat C. would say about what he did was to drive around VN putting up poles, setting up antennae and trying not to get shot. He taught me a lot about shortwave antennae, though. Dude knew his stuff.

[@grahamjenkins1236]

I hope your employer gives you the time to make more videos of this quality. Absolutely perfect!

[@alan.macrae]

Nice work by Ryan! Thanks for this great video Aaron! Stay safe and healthy! (and, stay away from dogs!). 🤛

[@DavidMcCurley]

Impressively fast and beautiful work. True professionals.

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

Give that guy a raise, please.

[@godfreypoon5148]

Don't do that, his head will hit the primaries.

[@jolyonwelsh9834]

@@godfreypoon5148 ha ha you're funny.

[@godfreypoon5148]

@@jolyonwelsh9834 😶‍🌫

[@Matthew_-xp1cv]

Having been in "low voltage ecletronics" for 20+ yrs and watching this documentation from across the pond I just can say RESPECT, JOB WELL DONE efficiently , no time wasted and always beware of what they are doing concerning safety measures.

[@israelsarabia2700]

My full Respects to All Linemen for their hard work and dedication in any weather conditions! Thank you.

[@Scat.original]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all the safety thing needed so you are safe and for this video thanks again

[@basshorseman998]

Ham operator here...I always pick up some useful info from you about everything from new (better ) tools out there, to how you set up grounding, and to safety...Thanks very much...stay safe

[@michaelc.3812]

Aaron, former planning engineer but I have a LOT of tools. I always keep those desiccant bags that come with many packages and I use them in tool boxes and places that may get a little wet. Work like a charm…

[@wmalden]

A few years ago, I got to watch a transformer being replaced on a pole located in the corner of four backyards. No access for a truck so it was all done with ropes and pulleys. The old transformer from 1966 had no cut-off switch or fuse so those were installed along with the new transformer. Amazing the old transformer lasted into the 21st century considering all the added loads of air conditioning, pools, E.V. charging, etc. That is what finally killed it. No lightening strikes.

[@jessiec4128]

When I was younger we had a transformer on the pole feeding electricity to our home, and our neighbor. But they always blew up. Displaying really cool colors. But I never could figure that out. Good Job Ryan, you did a great job there!

[@theresters1]

I am a retired electrical maintenance supervisor. Most of our loadside was 480VAC, some 2300VAC and some 4160VAC. Primary coming in was 44Kvac X 12477avc xfmr distribtution plant wide to many open air fused gang switches. All had lightning arrestors. Our primary job was electrical maintenance on our production equipment. On occasion, we'd have a stress cone connection failure. I won't say I used ground straps, fibreglass ladders, vests shields nomex....I climbed an aluminum ladder up onto a cross tree and re-served a stress cone with #10 hose clamps. I had a tic tester that showed the primary dead..i opened the primary at the substation...and all this, bare handed. I retired in 2011, guess I am lucky.They started contracting the lineside issues after I left. Everyone wears nomex now, even production employees. Alabama...sketchy safety.😑

[@shadowsvt]

Great Job! Ryan is obviously a professional and did a wonderful job.

[@kens.3729]

So when does the Home where the German Shepard Lives Transfer Over to your New Home Ownership ? Sorry to hear about the Bad Dog Bite. 🙏

[@ssweeps]

I saw giant blue sparks once when the one across the street exploded in the middle of the night...LOUD!

[@robertmailhos8159]

Great job on this transformer change out

[@NoName-ef3jq]

as an electrician from the 3rd world, since renting cranes is too expensive for such small transformers, we tend to raise them with a pulley using 3/4'' rope. We place the pulley on the crossarm or install a clamp with a small crossarm we made to support the pulley. Then, if the terrain allows it we can tie the other end to the truck so it'll slowly raise the transformer, keeping a guy with a rope pulling the transformer to the side so it doesn't scrape against the pole. Other times it's just 3 of us elbowing that thing, really good hand burns let me tell you that. Once it's raised, the lineman or linemen will position the transformer and will tell us to either raise it or lower it slightly and once it sits on the first cushion, the lineman can attatch the second clamp and it's done... only the wiring remains.

[@fredstutske3129]

Thanks, for showing this transformer changeout. I really appreciate the step by step procedure and the attention to safety! Great Job! Thanks!

[@insolentjaguar]

Wow, amazing video and very informative. Was always curious what you guys did up on those poles. Keep up the amazing work, we love our electric workers and couldn't live modern life without you guys!

[@bwmcelya]

Linemen: The unsung heroes of the American worker. I tip my hat. Thank you for hot-sticking, working in bad weather, around bad dogs, on holidays, and against irate property owners. Have a safe and pleasant day up on those poles. Enjoy the view.

[@magicbox9371]

Military personnel love to label themselves heros but are they? Does killing make you a hero? My father spent the Vietnam war offshore applying bandages. Was Betty the rivitter a hero? Were manufactures of munitions and all those working back home who made it possible not also heros? We live in a society where our lives are possible by the work of others. We (linemen and garbage collectors) all need doctors (and linemen) but a doctor can’t work without a garbage collector ( and linemen). Show respect and tolerance for your common man (human, not a male) next time you get cut off in traffic or get stuck behind a bucket truck. Don’t think because you are rich or make lots of money through the work of others that you are a hero. You are a part of us, our society that includes doctors, linemen, garbage collectors, soldiers and dirty smelly hippies.

[@bwmcelya]

@@magicbox9371 I would agree, there are lots of heroic workers. Linemen just don’t get the credit the other ones do.

[@magicbox9371]

@@bwmcelya thats what stun guns are for =p

[@bwmcelya]

@@magicbox9371 ??

[@stevewilliams1197]

Awesome job there. "Nothing blew up...always a good sign" 😊

[@parsons585]

As I sit in my ac house I can only say thanks for being out there in sometimes awful conditions to keep us powered up! I thank the good Lord for people like you! Great job!!👍

[@jandejong6498]

My compliments to all the technicians working with High Voltage systems! Greetings to you from me in the Netherlands!

[@robertoruiz7069]

Nice video,thank you for putting it out.We never get to see how this work is done ,but we always notice when they blow-up.You explained how it's not a difficult job as long as you follow the exact procedure to install and remove.WELL DONE

[@tradekingdistributing3586]

Masterful work, gentlemen. Thanks for all you do!

[@MRO-Management]

Aaron's Videos are extremely informative and they have been a tremendous help in me building on the HV side of my materials and equipment cataloging tool.

[@wilgerdes3240]

Good job Ryan! Good Supervising too!

[@scottfeatherstone7156]

Very nice. Great job Ryan!

[@michaellane5679]

I have a tremendous respect for all you linemen! I know people will cuss out the power company during power loss…but they need to realize you guys are out there in all kinds of weather getting the power back on! Your real heroes in my book! Thank you!

[@johndenissweeney6753]

Great job and well done guys 👍..makes an old retired Lineman proud seeing this done safely

[@Carstuff111]

Man, thank you for posting videos. It is always awesome to watch professionals doing their job, especially on things like electrical infrastructure. I live just a few miles south of Rogers, Arakansas, and I am surprised by how fast the folks in our area have been restoring power to the city after the tornadoes this past weekend as of typing this. I want to thank all the linemen that keep our power on, you all truly are heroes in your own right.

[@coreybabcock2023]

Ryan's a hard fast worker two thumbs 👍👍 to him

[@mbazzy123]

That was really cool thanks for taking us along for the repair Really appreciate the works you guys do !

[@hrajotte]

Thank you for working in all kinds of weather to keep our power on!

[@andrewbobbysmith540]

I start my schooling in August! Can’t wait! These videos are awesome man! Much thanks from Michigan

[@nicksacco6024]

Huge respect for your knowledge, execution and professionalism!

[@genepatterson4375]

Very cool to see what goes on in a change over. Huge respect for you guys.

[@Indiskret1]

Very interesting to watch, thanks! Living in a rural area myself with the same pole transformers and had a lightning strike taking the fuse out just a couple of weeks ago. Transformer must've survived as it only took 30-40 minutes in total before the power was back. Great having competent guys like yourself fixing and maintaining the umbilical cords of the modern society!

[@Bamahut]

First video I've watched of you guys working and I am really pleased of the professionalism made into this video. Great explanation of every steps and processes as well as the safety in use at all time with live high voltage lines. Please keep this style of videos which help education others who may want to get into this profession or just some who already are and have not be trained the same way about safety!

[@danielcouturier6037]

WOW!! That was crazy awesome showing that process and the detailed explanation.

[@jeffphyo7191]

Absolutely surgical. Well done Ryan.

[@m.t.v.7934]

That is a very nice harness, I am a lineman for a local cable company and we upgraded ours a few years back. They are better then the old ones but not as good and light looking as the one you have on. They are made by the same company but things cost money and we all now how much big company's love to spend money on their employees.

[@melvinlazear8068]

good job as always keep up the good work i am a retired lineman in southeast missouri

[@chrispearl1473]

Great video! This is the field I’m looking into. I love your videos. Very descriptive and safe.

[@sawdustmaker49]

I love to watch people work when they know what they are doing!

[@lasersimonjohnson]

Loving the detailed video 😁

[@strangersound]

Thanks for sharing. This type of video is where KZbin really shines. 👍

[@chasb7771]

We don't know why a video of yours came into our feed, but we love your channel ❤

[@stevecraig3004]

Great video! You guys are really smooth pros, and we thank you for keeping the power on! Keep up the good work!

[@ndear2955]

Keep up the important work guys! It's great to see the process from the air.

[@photocontrol]

Great video changing out the transformer from start to finish. Awesome job Ryan! Hope you heal quickly Aaron.

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

Great job and thanks for the help Ryan...

[@Deraco1]

Awesome video there Bob and Ryan! Very intriguing to see this side of the power grid and how things are done!

[@KitfoxPilot]

Nice job. Good to watch a worker that's good at his job.

[@DaveCornutt]

That was fascinating to watch. I'm impressed by how precise the procedures are and how well you executed them. I know it's a dangerous business. My stepfather was a lineman, long ago. Fortunately, he never had anything bad happen, but yeah, the PPE was minimal in his day.

[@anthonyelectric6045]

Very nice and efficient workmanship. Great job Ryan!!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Ryan did GOOD and you did TOO! Blessings!

[@johnledger7763]

Arron was impressed with Ryan's ability to use his tools and certainly didn't wase much time great Video Arron Thanks

[@rickr6908]

Nice job. Very safe. Thanks for making the video guys.

[@clarenceeverline5654]

Thanks to you guys for all you do and God bless you all basafe out there

[@MikeSmith-fe3ng]

Great video and well done. Always wanted to see a change out. Thanks for posting this.

[@jasonbarker9943]

awesome video. i have a degree in Electrical Engineering with an specialization in Electrical power systems and almost worked for a couple of power companies but went into software development. Love the step by step and explanations

[@robertmeyer4744]

that was great ! nice show of all the safety steps. any time a transformer is in question , Best to just swap it out and take it to the shop and test/repair/re-build or re cycle. some buy me in NY. are connected primary line to line and some primary line to natural. they labeled to keep them apart. some have tap changer so on them have to disconnect primary then change tap then re connect. just a extra step. that why extra transformers kept at the shop. any time day or night may have to swap one or more out. love that new harness . bright green .

[@robert-ne1835]

I agree with others about Ryan's calm and steady work, but I want to commend him for his dexterity wearing those gloves! I forget the actual rating of the gloves that I used to wear, but I was only working on secondary voltage (so probably rated 600v max) and they were only half as thick as those gloves, yet he handled everything like he wasn't wearing gloves at all. I don't think anyone can really appreciate that skill unless you have actually worn them.