Hey Everyone! Hope you're all having a great weekend 🚴🎾 ⚠️ First off... The power meter is absolutely not to be touched by anyone other then a representative from your power company whom is both trained and authorized to do so. 😳Secondly, that is not a booger... it's a grey nose hair 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ and I'm fully prepared to accept the consequences in the comment section 😨lol, I guess I'll have to fire my makeup artist and production crew 🤣🤣🤷♂️ Cheers all! Be safe out there 👊👊🍻
@mikeznel60482 жыл бұрын
Hope you have a great weekend too Aaron! Fixing to rain here. The working man’s curse. Nice and hot all week and rains all weekend.
@IceBergGeo2 жыл бұрын
Didn't notice, but I'll look for it.
@frankhynes45142 жыл бұрын
Enjoy video I am about to upgrade from 100 Amp to 200 I am watching and living on cape cod My electrician said have call Eversource and see what meter rating was 30 mins later there records said meter 200 Amp my neighbor had 200 Amp meter but feed was 3 AWG so he had to update weather head to meter wire to house rated 200 Amp so see what happens 30 days How about general statement what do today meters and wire street to house Thanks time
@vacuumboy6.02 жыл бұрын
Your only human Aaron, we forgive you. Keep going strong electric superman 💪
@qur13n2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying your content while staying at the hotel after being married. One of the highlights of the stay!
@robertmoore2542 жыл бұрын
During my career as an electrician my hobby was collecting old A-base meters. I made table lamps out of the newer, less collectable ones and displayed the older ones. I have over 50 meters with some going back to the early 1900's. I like taking them apart and seeing how there built and putting them back together again.
@erwinsummer99612 жыл бұрын
Same here. I collect the Old ones, got about 500 or so.
@eddieo94242 жыл бұрын
Have to say I will look up those older meters .Good job guys.
@volvo092 жыл бұрын
I like meter collections. One of those rarely saved items, and when you find a REAL old one it's quite cool.
@cobro22 жыл бұрын
i am going to study for electrician, at 40 years of age is that to late ?
@aaronbrandenburg24412 жыл бұрын
Yeah I've seen lamps made like that I've always wanted to make one for myself as well and of course having to meet her actually registering the current that the bulb is using! I thought about building a coat tree that looks like an old-fashioned lamp post with other utilities on it. Although one of the boxes would be a dummy just for a piggy bank for change! And one of the small boxes would be where the boxes that would have the photocell attached to the top with the twist the lock receptacle and that would actually be controlling lights that would be dusted on inside. My plan was to use glass insulators is coat hooks. The post light AKA street light like the gumball type pictures or whatever you want to call them would have a vintage globe. In addition to just being a stared lamp they would also be a candelabra night light socket in there as well. And have what looks like an old junction box outdoor type with an old school oval or other cover at the bottom of the pole but have the plate for that modified to take a Decor type device and have four USB charging ports in place of receptacle there you wouldn't notice until you open it up. And of course all the power going through everything would be actually registered a meter that's actually working! I'm also possibly thinking about building a power monitor into a meter box including a Clearwater meter just as a test device but receptacles and a power Inlet and perhaps a heavy duty switch just for bench and of course have other meters and such installed in the cabinet or attached! Had opportunity to get some old electric meters years ago I wish I would have taken them up on it all the new meters were going in the old ones are going out this was before Smart Meters they were just the electronic ones back then not even remote readable
@swagmaster8262 жыл бұрын
That extendo stick cam was sick!
@dylanmorrow45954 күн бұрын
This channel is making me want to go to school to become a lineman. Cool work man 👍
@heatherkohlwey83792 жыл бұрын
I wasn't home when my meter was changed and I was disappointed that I missed that. Now I know. Thank you. That meter isn't that old (I'm probably older). My husband has a collection of very old meters on the wall in the man cave. The oldest is from the 1920's and is labeled for DC. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Stay safe and God bless.
@matthewmiller60682 жыл бұрын
I was surprised how fast when they replaced ours with a smart meter (so they can remotely read) how fast it was. Got everything ready, opened the panel, pulled the meter, plugged the new one, closed it up. Took longer to record the serial numbers on everything than do the entire rest of the job.
@gtb81.2 жыл бұрын
i actually have a 25 amp meter that i am still using on one of my small out buildings, it's fed off my house via underground. it's from the early 20's and still works, the building is wired with K&T and the panel is wood with slate fuse boards
@heatherkohlwey83792 жыл бұрын
@@gtb81. That's awesome! The only time I've seed slate boards is with Delco light plants. My husband collects those.
@gtb81.2 жыл бұрын
@@heatherkohlwey8379 I've always wanted one, i have thought of building a wash house for my workshop using 1920's stuff, it'd be cool to run it off a light plant! i have lots of early electrical stuff including a light bulb from the 1890's that still works! I'm an electrician so i love this stuff, and will still put it back to work!
@heatherkohlwey83792 жыл бұрын
@@gtb81. My husband is an electrician also. We have one of every Delco model made but one and quite a few other rare brands all 32 volt DC. We have a trailer and display at gas engine shows.
@tawoo Жыл бұрын
Meter supervisor 32 years. Man, this brings back memories. Thanks!
@ethernet02 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying watching your videos. I get the warnings about not doing this yourself, and I also very much like it how you don't hide the "secret" parts as a way of preventing people to do this themselves. Explaining why something is dangerous, is so much more effective compared to making something obscure. What I actually learn from this: for this kind of job/work you have to be extremely calm and professional, take your time and never try to take a shortcut. When you aren't confident enough in yourself, just have an expert do it for you. I'm not an electrician, I work in IT, and have been doing low voltage electronics as a hobby since I was a kid. Being able to see some HV stuff is nice, as I'm always curious about what happens "behind the socket".
@blob5372 жыл бұрын
I'm watching from BC! I'm not a lineman or even an electrician, I just dig the hell out of infrastructure and I like watching you guys do your thing. I like these videos because I can see up close without getting in you guys' way or impacting either of our safety by rubbernecking. :)
@ami2evil2 жыл бұрын
They call me, RUBBERNECK!
@dcrispano2 жыл бұрын
Commenting from down here in New Jersey. Just wanted to say I love your posts. I've always been scared of electricity but after watching your stuff I have a new found respect for it. I still won't mess with it but I can live vicariously through the jobs you do. Keep it up! Dan C
@ryanroberts11042 жыл бұрын
I'm amazed this is still in service. Here in the south everything has a smart meter - it's funny how many fancy new meters I've seen that read "0000" on the side of some old abandoned building or barn. I'm not sure why they even have a meter when there doesn't appear to be service, but many do, and they get changed out.
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Often times, old buildings that are rarely used still have power for occasional visits. The owner may keep the breaker until they stop by... Or they have been shut off for a temporary disconnect. In our area, after two years of there is no usage and they're temp disconnected, we will remove and dismantle the service. If it's active with no usage, we'll investigate and possibly disconnect as well
@timsteinkamp22458 ай бұрын
There should be a monthly charge for the hookup and billing expense.
@uzaiyaro2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, here in Australia, if you go far enough out, you don’t get 240v local service at all. Each house or whatnot has its own step down transformer, usually 11kV. If you get REALLY far out, you can have SWER-single wire earth return. It’s literally a single live wire, consisting of fencing wire, and your neutral is earth. A single wire, and that’s it!
@tiffanyzimmer2580 Жыл бұрын
Damn
@beryllium1932 Жыл бұрын
Kah-RAY-zee!
@boblatkey7160 Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@wilneal8015 Жыл бұрын
😮SWER! Prolly Not For Charging a Tesla‼️💔👀🖕😒🧐
@stevenbruzz6050 Жыл бұрын
How far out you talking
@kevinjbakertribe2 жыл бұрын
Liking hot stick cam!
@patrickmurphy23232 жыл бұрын
I know this video is old, But thank you for uploading these when you do, I am not a Lineman or anything like that, Just a guy that builds gaming computers and plays computer games. I do enjoy watching your videos each morning while drinking my cup of tea and eating breakfast.
@thar6664 Жыл бұрын
Im a bit late to the party here, im a powerline tech student right now going through the first year program. We are currently going through our metering module right now and I'd say the meter is reading 54659 kwh. Thanks for the informative video once again Aaron!
@craignehring2 жыл бұрын
I love content like this I am retired never was an electrician but certainly know how to be safe. Electrical distribution is a source of continual curiosity for me here in Milwaukee Wisconsin
@AlanTheBeast1002 жыл бұрын
Interesting vid as always. I watched as both my meters were changed (home and work) as I wanted to inspect the inside of the box (I had heard of some having insulator cracks). In both cases pretty pristine after 30+ years of service. Took me a few minutes to find that church on the 915! 👊 / Montreal.
@MrPLC9992 жыл бұрын
This kind of work reminds me of the days back in the 70's when I did telephone repair in Manhattan for New York Telephone. We did not have trucks in mid-town. We carried a heavy tool bag from job to job. There were supply rooms sprinkled around the town where we could get most of the repair stuff we needed. Little known fact: there are no telephone poles or power poles anywhere in Manhattan. It's all under ground.
@ocsrc2 жыл бұрын
NYC is a maze of underground conduit and tunnels. It is crazy how much is there and most is still in use. Very little is abandoned.
@danmiller21772 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right... Lots of individuals don't know that....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@maxdutiel2 жыл бұрын
We’re you there for the 2nd avenue fire?
@danmiller21772 жыл бұрын
@@maxdutiel That fire happen February 1975.... It mess up the whole telephone network for about 11/2 mouth....
@danmiller21772 жыл бұрын
@@maxdutiel you want to hear something crazy, I live in underground switching network for 2yrs rent free in new York city... (I save tons of money)🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was making very good money and had very little bills to pay out....
@twoplyboy2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Ottawa Ontario. We just had a pretty good storm the other day. 170,000 customers lost power for days. It was nuts. I was out 41 hours without power. Keep up the great work.
@ericturner48502 жыл бұрын
the whole damn province was out of freakin power
@VitaliyHTC2 жыл бұрын
54659.1 kWh Upd: I'm from Ukraine. I really like good info in your vids. Despite there in Europe we have 1phase 230 or 3phase star 230/400V - and moslty split phase system for consumers in USA - it's really cool to understand how it works and why it's done in this way )). As for me 3phase 230/400V system more comfortable as I can power some equipment with asynchronous motors directly, when for split phase system - I don't know, not investigated this question. Also we have end transformers that powers a lot of houses, like 50-100 houses on one transformers (more tight space usage, small distances), when in the USA with big distance between houses individual transformers are more efficient. :) Looks like all this differences mostly historical, but any way both systems cool and reliable as they works for a lot of people around the world.
@steveschulte86962 жыл бұрын
The more remote end customers get one transformer per customer. The power company can provide more power over the same gauge cable if they do that. In the cities and suburbs there are multiple end consumers per transformer. My split phase power comes point that supplies power to four end customers in a star configuration. High density end users, apartment buildings, may have 208Y120 supplied and the line side of the meter connected to 2 of the 3 phases.
@volvo092 жыл бұрын
@@steveschulte8696 I moved to a rural location and noticed that... I have my own transformer, same with everyone else. In my old neighborhood around town the entire street was fed off one. Makes sense, can't feed 240 for miles.
@larsvd53542 жыл бұрын
In Belgium some old city streets are also fed split phase system 3*230 volts. That"s 230v between phases and 127v between phase and ground. Its a bit different than in North America, they get 3 phases in. And sockets are wired with 2 phases and neutral is not used.
@steveschulte86962 жыл бұрын
@@larsvd5354 this is a standard 3phase Y connected service with greater voltage between neutral and hot. The 127 volts are not in phase with the 230.
@aaronbrandenburg24412 жыл бұрын
@@steveschulte8696 as the apartment dweller I do know that this is fact on the apartments side of things
@jeffleduc13982 жыл бұрын
Excellent GoPro on the end of the long stick
@jeremiahpace65332 жыл бұрын
I love the older meters they are easy to read
@jeffclark52687 ай бұрын
New ones are even easier to read…from the truck from a ways away. I used an SDR to read mine one night. Left it running overnight and by morning I had 42 meters including a demand meter nearby. They repeat every minute, but demand does every 10s.
@travelwithus7502 жыл бұрын
What a view opening that cutout with camera like that. That was awesome.
@johnstancliff73282 жыл бұрын
if I was doing that job, I'd be cleaning out all those cobwebs first.... then I'd put in the new meter socket and secure all the connections, then put all the hardware back together (covers, etc.) and then plug in the meter and secure it with the ring.... after everything was done, then I'd reenergize the circuit. and if I had to double check the voltage then I'd reopen the cover to check it and then close it up and put the security tags in place. its always a good thing to clean up an old installation when making changes...
@jeffreykornspan90532 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Aaron. Good to see you getting rid of the unsmart meters that are out there. My area here in Maryland has separate crews that are dedicated to metering only. That was a pretty simple operation tp replace the old meter. Thanks for sharing. How fortunate that you work in such a scenic area.
@user-ssh000 Жыл бұрын
Классно и удобно когда счётчик имеет разъем для подключения в виде штырей или пластин. У нас совсем иначе. Недавно менял трёхфазный счетчик под напряжением 380 вольт. Это гораздо сложнее чем у Вас на видео. Всего Вам наилучшего и удачи. Россия, город Белгород.
@jeff-w Жыл бұрын
You guys make the modern world turn. Keep it up!
@random832 Жыл бұрын
I think this is the first video that I've seen you attach the camera to the hot stick, that's a nice way to get an up close look at what is going on - not like you haven't opened cutouts a million times before, but this is the first one that really gets across how hard you have to pull to get it to let go.
@drescherjm2 жыл бұрын
I really like the videos where you perform work and explain the process, equipment, safety considerations ... I will never be a lineman or electrician but I am highly interested in electricity and I have degrees in EE and CS.
@cheeseburgerbeefcake2 жыл бұрын
When I looked at the dials on the old meter - I'd missed that some of them were reversed! In the UK we don't have modular meters on any installs like these, tails go in and out of the meter unit - the NA/Canadian system as a whole looks a massive amount easier to swap meter units out; I assume that is getting more important with smart meters that stop communicating? Really like your content - showing the parts of electrical systems that the majority of people should never see!
@andreskanes13482 жыл бұрын
So cool to watch how that's done, thanks for sharing! I really liked the shot with the camera at the end of your stick opening the transformer
@Engineer97362 жыл бұрын
Opening the cutout before the transformer* 😉
@andreskanes13482 жыл бұрын
@@Engineer9736 lol, I stand corrected ;)
@paulcarlsen40882 жыл бұрын
I like that GoPro view of you pulling the service, rather pulling the cutout. I like the beginning, but you gotta put the truck back in😂
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna keep the old intro file! Was thinking about continuing to use it with longer videos
@chasetrent24502 жыл бұрын
I like the GoPro on the extendo-stick that was cool lol
@jovetj2 жыл бұрын
5:20. New Brunswick is very pretty! Edit: After checking google street view... Wow! Stunning all around! That's an ideal spot for a lucky homeowner. Who needs mountains?!?
@samallan66162 жыл бұрын
A nice thing about living in my part of So. Cal. Pleasantly warm all year and not a biting bug anywhere around!
@Lanceb1312 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job! Another great video! Watching from Montana USA 🇺🇸
@johnregan28822 жыл бұрын
I love that new intro! Is really catchy.
@stargazer7644 Жыл бұрын
54659 is the meter reading at 3:47
@deirdrehbrt2 жыл бұрын
I've tested, calibrated, and repaired countless watthour meters in my years. Single phase, polyphase, transformer rated, self contained, 1S, 2S, 3S, 3CS, 4S, 9S, 12S, 16S, 36S, 45S, and the A base counterparts. 50 and 60 Hz versions of most.
@choke6662 жыл бұрын
I dont know anything about these meters. I have 1 question for you, if you don't mind. Do you like the newer meters used, or the good old fasioned ones. If given a choice?
@deirdrehbrt2 жыл бұрын
@@choke666 that's interesting. And it depends. The newer ones can do so much more. They can measure reactive power, depending on the model. They have communications capabilities, they can tell you when you are using power, etc. They can also sense tampering. The old ones though are darned reliable, and it's amazing how long they can last and remain accurate. But for the most part, unless fitted with electronic registers, can only give a total of kWh used. Some have a few other features, but they are just incredibly well engineered mechanical devices.
@sonnydee47362 жыл бұрын
Sure enjoy all the work you do uploading these videos, keep them coming
@jebcommon2332 Жыл бұрын
Does Milwaukee make an insulated screwdriver ?
@danukepaintball2 жыл бұрын
Here in Illinois (USA) the local electricians wire up the service drop, meter base, grounding, etc. The only thing our local linemen do is hook up the service wire I left for them to terminate to the pole pig (transformer). They do inspect the work before hooking it up hot though.
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much same here, other then 3 phase metering. The only reason we're installing these adapters is because it's at our company's request. Even if we contacted the work out to an electrician, we would have to be on site. The electrician aren't allowed to cut our seals or work in the meter box while energized
@darienredsox18788 ай бұрын
In Connecticut when upgrading the electricians will pull the meter and disconnect/reconnect from the service drop. When they install a new meter can they will put in jumpers to jump from the line to the load side. The utility will then come and put in a new meter at there convenance.
@idontneedaname852 жыл бұрын
I love the shot with the GoPro on the Extendo stick.
@JB-mf1zc Жыл бұрын
I just came across you a few days ago an decided to subscribe from down here in south Texas. God Bless!!
@Bobsdecline Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the sub! Great to meet you JB! 🤝👊
@JB-mf1zc Жыл бұрын
Yes sir same here!!
@michaelmorgan789311 ай бұрын
Looking good there with the work. Watching from Fresno California, USA.
@linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to catch a decline video. Stay safe brother 👊
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Cheers brother! Hopefully ya have a quiet weekend 👊👊
@linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын
@@Bobsdecline we stayed on for a 16 yesterday. A 3 phase vertical double dead end corner pole got hit
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Oh dang, those are never fun... Switching and traffic alone are half the job! Being a corner pole makes it wayy worse too We had one last week with 69kv on the top and three phase distribution bank on the same pole. The boys were some busy !
@linehandibew62052 жыл бұрын
@@Bobsdecline so I requested them to tie circuits so we can separate circuits at the taps on the vertical in order to be able to transfer it without jumpers. They said they had to set the regs at the sub to no auto in order to tie the breakers but they couldn’t do it via supervisory (remotely) that they would need to send a multi(technician) to manually do it and it could take up to 3/4 hours of standing down in order to do so. So we opted to use the jumpers. Didn’t want to wait around lol. I’ll email you a few pics.
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah for sure! And we know that 3/4 hours probably means 5-6 hours! Sounds good man!
@GaryCameron7802 жыл бұрын
Love your channel and very much appreciate your attention to safety details.
@ShainAndrews2 жыл бұрын
trumpturd....
@GaryCameron7802 жыл бұрын
@@ShainAndrews Triggered by a cartoon frog are we? Your comment made my day. Thank you.
@robinsattahip2376 Жыл бұрын
Thank you from Sattahip, Thailand.
@richardmostro2 жыл бұрын
Seeing you from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Very good information my friend 👏 👍 keep the good work appreciated.
@billabernathy15412 жыл бұрын
Nice video and explanation of the what why and how. Keep up the great work, and have a nice summer. Bill - in Texas.
@superman602012 жыл бұрын
KZbin is giving people the skill to perform their jobs with one hand. Impressive.
@michaelmyersrush132 жыл бұрын
Good video Aaron. Thank you
@biggothkitty2 жыл бұрын
I've seen quite a few of those A base meters on old houses and camps around here. I never knew what they were called. Thanks.
@danielrapoza84683 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great content. Awesome job.
@andreaskonarski2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching from Germany 🇩🇪. Greetings from Germany 😉
@MichaelRBaron2 жыл бұрын
One trick with the sharpie. If you scribble over a number you have a good 3 seconds to wipe it back off of a non-porous surface.
@royesmith1828Ай бұрын
watching from Florida
@bfldworker2 жыл бұрын
I got to say we have some beautiful vista here in the States, but nothing beats the Vistas in Canada
@Bluenoser6132 жыл бұрын
Love the pole cam!
@throttlebottle59062 жыл бұрын
man that's a beauty of an entrance @ 23:11 🤣🤣🤣
@paul.phillips2 жыл бұрын
Southern California. The smart meters communicate with one another as part of a mesh network right? Do they transmit continuously or periodically?
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
That's correct. We're only gearing up now for that system and don't have many installed yet. I believe they transmit periodically multiple times per hour
@steveschulte86962 жыл бұрын
The meters pretty much transmit packets of readings continuously, so that the meter reader truck can capture the latest as it drives by. It is periodic in that the transmitter is not on all the time, yet continuous in that readings are being transmitted with no one around. To create a mesh network of meters, the meters need to have a receiver and memory for forwarded packets.
@paul.phillips2 жыл бұрын
@@steveschulte8696 I dug into it a bit after my comment, and it does appear that they create a mesh network in a neighborhood and relay packets to a hub somewhere nearby - usually on a light pole or something and that unit has a connection to their network by ethernet/fiber or cellular. No trucks need to drive by to collect the data, fully automated.
@paul.phillips2 жыл бұрын
@@Bobsdecline Thanks! They required us to get a smart meter when we bought our house in Southern California in 2011. It's nice that they don't need to send someone around to get readings, but a lot of people are afraid of the RF (even though they carry a cell phone, use a microwave, and have wifi access points everywhere. :)
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
That sounds exactly like we're gearing up for! The one installed in this video is the type where the van drives by and collects the info... We already have the (transmitters?) Installed in preparation for the upcoming smart meter project
@dividendjourney2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Aaron! Loved it! I really appreciate the simplicity and great hands-on explanations of everything you do for the Trade! God bless Brother! Stay safe Always! 👊
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
🙏👊👊
@samc5898 Жыл бұрын
Classic electrician: "This can go right into the garbage" *Tosses it on the ground* Lovin the videos man
@moosescorner2 жыл бұрын
Would you not want to clean up the copper fingers before putting them into the new adapter to maximize contact?
@jeffreytate65148 ай бұрын
Watching from North Carolina
@inothome2 жыл бұрын
The grease is probably Mobilgrease 28. A lot of the medium and high voltage breaker manufactures spec it. For the electrical stabs and some of the mech parts.
@Renville805 ай бұрын
Coming back to this, the reason for those copper fingers is, back when utilities tested meters in situ, those fingers could be moved up to isolate the meter and allow it to be connected to the test load and a 'standard' meter. That said, it works out to be about the same amount of labor to set up to test in situ versus just changing out the meter and testing the old one in the shop (and restocking if still good). These Murray boxes are a good solution for mounting A-base meters, but socket-type meters proved to be a better solution overall in the long run.
@johnwalker8902 жыл бұрын
Good job Aaron.
@ryanokeefe59702 жыл бұрын
That was a great video, I am a electrical construction maintenance student and your videos teach me so much stuff!!
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to hear that Ryan👊👊 stay safe out there!
@jeffanderson8885 Жыл бұрын
Great videos bud. Nice job
@rocks-if6uh2 жыл бұрын
Watching from Colorado Springs Colorado 👊 🤛
@JamesMCrutchley2 жыл бұрын
Was watching an electrician from Europe go through turning off power for an outlet from the breaker box. That was super interesting to watch. He detailed the tools that do that. He first tested and verified the socket had power. He then isolated the outlet on the panel. He then flipped the breaker off. He then verified using tools that the power was off. He then tested the tools to verify that the tools had not broken after he tested outlet to verify power was off. He ended up doing like 3 or 4 tests consisting of testing the testing equipment, verifying the outlet was on, then flipping breaker, verifying outlet was off with meter, and then verifying his testing equipment had not failed after using it. In the video the hardware had failed and was able to verify that. It was not actually scripted. It just failed! He then had to start over from the beginning with other test equipment. I don't work with electricity. Its scares the piss out of me. I will always leave it to pro like electricians and linemen to handle. The only power I get close to is plugging my phone in or a computer. And I never work on any electronics that have power. If I need to do that I call my neighbor who is an electrician and have him supervise that sort of thing. Anything I can do to avoid deal with anything with live power. I am not trained and have zero experience. Always nice to watch a pro do something with power. Gives me the shudders thinking about how easy it is to die around electricity!
@santaclaus179 Жыл бұрын
why did he not clean de box where the incoming cables are ?
@j5jackson8782 жыл бұрын
You've always answered my messages on Facebook Even if it took a few weeks for you to get back to me. However understanding the situation now, I'll limit my messages to those of most important and not frivolous curiosity questions. Truth be told the internet can answer a lot of those questions. If I have a question that I can't find the solution to on the internet then I'll hit you up! Keep doing your thing buddy Love your videos!
@cbart19872 жыл бұрын
Able to watch this because the man and women of hydro ottawa and hydro one have been fixing storm damage across ontario
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few videos today... That's quite the wind you guys got! Scary stuff
@cbart19872 жыл бұрын
You one of the lads comming to otawa?? Cold beer and blue collar pub
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Probably not, buncha buddies left yesterday! I went out to the last storm this winter so if our group sends any trucks I'll likely be too far down on the rotation
@CITYNEWSSUPPORT2 жыл бұрын
I remember when PG&E in California was switching to the Smart Meter! Marin County hippies were chasing the installation contractors out of their yards! Crazy how people react to new technology!
@royordway91572 жыл бұрын
I'm in southern Maine. When our power company was swapping out analog meters there was such an uproar that the company had to hold off. Finally, they were given the go-ahead to install them, but the customer had the option to opt out. If they did opt out, they paid a $5.00/month reading fee. That fee has jumped dramatically now. The one I remember most was in a commercial building in a meter room with 14 other meters. All of the meters were changed but one.
@royesmith1828Ай бұрын
watching from florida
@joshuaobelenusable2 жыл бұрын
54659 kWh on that meter from what I can see. And as someone in the PT and CT field, there are some oddballs out there. We had a customer hook up a CT rated panel meter direct to 500 amps, apparently the stain it left matched his shorts. Also, you guys call it an "A Base Adapter" but missed the chance to call it an "A-dapter" lol
@waynethomas36382 жыл бұрын
As an ex liney the HV fuse you pulled would also be removed(safety as wind could possibly blow the fuse closed). Meters these days are a far cry from the first meters that I worked on(DC 240v mercury bearinged). the old home owner trick of turning the meter upside down to dump the mercury and slow down the meter.As a meter reader i was taught to read left to right taking into acount next digit
@culbyj36652 жыл бұрын
Klein has a new screw driver with all the adapters U might wanna check out besides that red one you are using . One thing they both need to get into which they wont do because of the liabilities is insulated tools. Just went to a rodeo of new tools by the red guys . they have a problem with the pole step removers, lag screw, and J hook removers. they never took into account a build up of rust . so they dont work because of that extra bit of corrosion... Apparently they have gotten the message from tool events. Great video . U should let ur vendor know as well..
@Anime1986X Жыл бұрын
I like the convenience of the new meter Digital readout but i'm old school I like the old analog ones.
@Renville80 Жыл бұрын
The 0.5 - 200A meter is often referred to as a "self-contained" meter as only the mounting device is required. The 0.2 - 20A meter is a "transformer-rated" meter and is specifically to be used with a current transformer (and sometimes voltage transformers as well) for services beyond 240V / 200 amps. Transformer-rated meters are also often used with special sockets that ensure the current path from the current transformer does not accidentally get opened.
@Bobsdecline Жыл бұрын
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@russael0012 жыл бұрын
I was home when they swapped out my old analog meter for the digital smart one. I told the guy I'd run and turn off my main breaker but he told me not to. I found that... very weird. Fortunately at the time, no major appliances were running and my house has a constant draw of around 300w without the fridge or other appliances running, so there weren't any sparks. Yeah, that parasitic draw is kinda high... but router, cable modem, cable box, computer UPSes, cordless phones, and ALL of the electronics, computers, etc sitting in "standby" all add up. When I had my solar commissioned, the power company tech hooked up some weird USB to... "smart meter" adapter, jacked in a laptop, and proceeded to reprogram the meter, which caused it to completely 0 out (and prompted a shortened bill). But now the meter has 2 "sub" meters... meter 004 reads inbound power, meter 008 reads outflow power. It cycles through real-time current in kw (and it reads negative when I'm pushing power to the grid). Warning to those who think you can turn on your solar (if you have it or are getting it) without having the smart meter reprogrammed or commissioned by the power company - That single meter counter increments in both inflow and outflow directions, so you get billed for outflow as if you were consuming power. Not cool. IE - I consume 5kw, and outflow 2kw, I would receive a bill for 7kw of energy. Crazy. Plus the power company will immediately know. Those meters can do quite a bit - realtime voltage readings, power, remote shutoff, etc.
@brucereichert65092 жыл бұрын
That's why I like the old analog meters best when I had my solar power supply.
@ashtentheplatypus2 жыл бұрын
300 Watts isn't bad. We're at about 600-700 Watts parasitic load here. We have a lot of people living here, so I'm not surprised. And at our peak over the last few weeks, I think we've reached 12 kilowatts of load. Again, we have a lot of people living here. If I see household power usage go above 2kw between 5-9pm, when electricity is most expensive without a valid reason being given to me, that's when I get upset.
@russael0012 жыл бұрын
@@ashtentheplatypus Highest full draw I've gotten was around that high (12kw). That was with my PHEV charging, AC running, microwave running, and my toaster oven running. There's only 2 of us in the house and my home is small (900 sq/ft with a basement). I went solar because I was tired of $100 bills in winter and $180 in the summer, plus I suffer from 2 - 4 power failures a year, anywhere from a few hours to a solid, 5 day week. I work from home so having electricity is important, and the cable company is pretty good at putting a generator on my node to keep it going. I have a flat rate plan from the power company, tiered based by consumption. 0 to 500kw is one rate, 501 to 800 is another higher rate, >800 is an even higher rate. There is an option for a TOD rate. Unfortunately the power company here does not do net metering - they do something called "Distributed Generation" which isn't super great - I do get like .998% inflow to outflow pricing based on kw/h, but they do not credit back any distribution charges that I consume from the utility. IE - I use 100kw for the billing period from the utility, push out 250kw. I'll get a bill credit for the 150kw, but I get socked with 100kw of distribution charges, and those don't use any credit earned - gotta pay them that. I basically can't get a 0 bill from them unless I get a really big battery and try to go self-sustaining. For me, my 26kw/h of storage isn't enough.
@ashtentheplatypus2 жыл бұрын
@@russael001 Oh, heck! That's really lame! Tbh, I think there needs to be some kind of government decisions regarding how net metering works. I know one of the theoretical situations I frequently hear is: "If everyone goes net zero, who'll pay for our electrical infrastructure???" I'm not an expert, but that doesn't sound difficult to solve. Especially not if there's some kind of government intervention to standardize it all. Worst case scenario, it'll end up being just like our roads, where it gets paid solely by tax dollars. And that's assuming that that idea is correct in that everyone will be net zero. In short, that seems really crummy that you can't go zero on your energy bill.
@russael0012 жыл бұрын
@@ashtentheplatypus It's not all gloom and doom. My last bill was $13.65 (normally would be around 100 at this time of year). And everybody pays in to the infrastructure, but I never hear about the utilities doing any upgrades. My state (part of MISO) is predicting power shortages this year and potential rolling blackouts. It's confusing to me a little - appliances, lighting, electronics, etc. are all getting more efficient, and yes, EVs and PHEVs are a thing that is happening, but that's been coming for well over 10 years; I think that would've been plenty of time to do some upgrades. But the utilities didn't. And my utility charges some of the highest rates for power in the country, but they say because its customers generally use less power, that the bills balance out. Excuse me? How do you rationalize that? That's like saying a vehicle automatically doesn't drive as much if gas prices are high. Sounds like priorities were on investors to me. Oh, and for what its worth, the gas tax that you pay at the pump that is supposed to pay for road infrastructure is typically diverted away to other programs. Probably why the roads in my state are considered trash. Diesel fuel has very little tax, and generally it's the big rigs that destroy the roads, carrying 80k lbs. A single passenger car (even if it were one of the heaviest) doesn't do a thing to the road.
@jacobwhite95242 жыл бұрын
You are way to good with that long stick
@johnhicks95292 жыл бұрын
I'm watching you from indiana right now.
@Quickstrike19812 жыл бұрын
*fist bumps* Still watching from Central Illinois, nice job
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
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@mariethedicedragon59772 жыл бұрын
As someone who works in customer care - I personally really am excited for everything that smart meters will allow customers and and customer care to do. I look forward to being able to take a high bill call and just be able to see right away, without having to explain to the customer how to read an analogue meter, what their current reading is, or being able to do a DFR right away. However, the amount of "well because the 2016 situation in BC they cant be trusted" or people even thinking that RF meters are smart meters and that a person reading the meter is more accurate (it's not, it increases the possibility of a misread)... I am exited to see what the smart meter rollout will bring :) And for the reading, 54659
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%! Also, often times, meters get blamed for issues that were actually caused by poor connections on the main wires that began heating up!
@mariethedicedragon59772 жыл бұрын
@@Bobsdecline The "best" part of people blaming the meter is that on the rare occasion that the meter is actually incorrect, it is to the customer's benifit 😅
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I've seen "stopped" meters, but never meters that sped up!
@cedricpomerleau55862 жыл бұрын
What’s exactly the difference between RF meters and smart meters? Google wasn’t of any help…
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
An RF meter simply allows a meter reader to capture the reading on a small handheld device from a short distance away. A smart meter can be read right from the office. It can also tell us when your power is out, how much consumption is being used and be remotely shut off for disconnects. There's also apps that can help a homeowner figure out how to better manage consumption. I'm not overly family with them yet, but there's definitely a lot of benefits for both the company and home owner
@jovetj2 жыл бұрын
17:46 Not gonna clean out all that gunk in the wire box? Are the neutrals too corroded?
@redneckbryon2 жыл бұрын
Considering how long Smart Meters have been in use in Canada, from the time this video was made. I'm surprised to see an old analog metre still in use. My brother-in-law had a stolen analog metre at one time, he was staying in my other brother-in-law's abandoned house, he would put the metre in place when he wanted power and took it back with him when he left, the power company did get smart eventually and cut the lines going to the house since it was and still is abandoned.
@gorak90002 жыл бұрын
This BiL of yours wouldn't be named Corey Lahey by any chance, yoknow what I'm sayinnnnnn?
@redneckbryon2 жыл бұрын
@@gorak9000 No, lol
@samurphy Жыл бұрын
@@gorak9000 Trevor Corey, Corey Trevor...
@Taillighttim26 Жыл бұрын
Have you done any meter change for solor or is that the purpose of a Smart meter or are the solar system meters completely different?
@Dragonbane2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron, could you tell me the name of the red stuff you put on the meters terminal?
@romandabrowski89942 жыл бұрын
Any reason not to clean out the bugs, webs and stuff? Could it get damp and cause an arc?
@bamaslamma10032 жыл бұрын
I'll bet with a meter base that old, there's an actual fuse box on the inside. 60 amp fuse box.
@brianleeper57372 жыл бұрын
It may be a "range/main" fuse box, where you have a main fuse that feeds some glass screw-in fuses for the 120V circuits, and a range fuse for the electric stove, which if there isn't an electric stove can often be used to feed a subpanel. A way to add more circuits without changing out the whole fuse panel.
@moultriemanicmechani2 жыл бұрын
@@brianleeper5737 a lot of places have forced the replacement of glass fuses , old house I rented ,they did that to 100 amp , around 1970s sometimes
@brianleeper57372 жыл бұрын
@@moultriemanicmechani I had a house built in 1974 with what must have been the top-of-the-line fuse panel. It had pull-out fuses for the air conditioner, range, dryer, and main, and 12 screw-in glass fuses fed from the main. I got it replaced back in 2003 because the dryer fuse pull out was making a bad connection and the dryer fuse kept blowing.
@moultriemanicmechani2 жыл бұрын
@@brianleeper5737 it just depends on your local electrical codes , some areas d ok nt want glass fuses anymore
@brianleeper57372 жыл бұрын
@@moultriemanicmechani Most codes say that fuses can stay until the service is upgraded. If anyone wants the fuses replaced with breakers, it's going to be the insurance company.
@jerrydemas20202 жыл бұрын
Why the black tape on the new meter face? Jerry in Pa.
@mxslick50 Жыл бұрын
To protect customer privacy, it covers the meter numbers.
@jamestoy4262 жыл бұрын
A/c tech mesa,Arizona usa enjoy your videos
@luminescentlion2 жыл бұрын
3:53 it reads 54,659 KWH Edit: You ruined my thunder by reading it in the video lol.
@fvrrljr2 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHA "no wasp's" and one comes out saying *"so, you've chosen Death!"*
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
Lol, that clip was spliced in from the job before.. but hilarious all the same ! 🤣🤣👊
@fvrrljr2 жыл бұрын
@@Bobsdecline Photovoltaic / Solar Thermal technician here, enjoying your videos. Slaps SUBSCRIBE button 👍
@eddieo94242 жыл бұрын
Q. Can you remove a smart meter to work on a panel change out with out calling in.
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
No you can't, however I've heard of some jurisdictions allowing certified and approved electricians to do remove them. Our province and most areas require a company rep and permit.
@eddieo94242 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for getting back. We have homes that are in high lightning area. We recommend type 1 meter surge . But I had difficulty removing the meter for to install the adapter
@Bobsdecline2 жыл бұрын
You can get whole home surge protectors that wire directly into your panel and only need to shut off the main breaker for an install. Should still be installed by certified electrician of course but doesn't require a meter Pull or permit in our jurisdiction
@eddieo94242 жыл бұрын
Thankyou again for reply. The NEC reccomend type 1 for the meter to protect against lightning you just cant tell with lightning where or what it will do it . 2020 code requires SPD at the meter also the panel. Type 1 will protect from lightning.
@AllenCavedo2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. You didn’t mention the two radio antennae on the left and right inside the meter. I’ve always wondered how far away from the meter it can be read?
@sricerice97312 жыл бұрын
54659. We switched over to AMI meters a couple years ago. I don't miss those old meters at all.
@Electronics-Rocks2 жыл бұрын
Well we got a brand new concrete path when next door had a meter change. As they had to replace the underground cable as it was Bitumen-wrapped incomer and too close to the floor. So the whole lot has to be replaced. So do you have any Bitumen-wrapped incomers?