Cart Launch and spacer changeout

Changing out a Mid span spacer cart on DC TRANSMISSION LINES

[@chrissnarx]

My father passed away last year 12Mar2021, he was my best friend!! I miss him everyday!! He worked as a lineman for 20 years with Bell Atlantic then went on to be a switchboard operator for his remaining time with Verizon..He retired after 36 1/2 years. He never told me how dangerous his job was... I remember him flying on "business trips" which I later found out were flights to Oklahoma and other states where there were bad storms and the power lines were torn apart by tornadoes and hurricanes as well as other natural disasters. He was ALWAYS my Hero.. I have so much respect for linemen across the US!!

[@ponder889]

I love the you admire your dad. That’s the greatest reward one could ever have.

[@MuhammadArsath-bh3tl]

Don't worry we can meet again paradise

[@vicarlodagani-ur1or]

❤🇵🇭I'm also a transmission lineman..and I never told my son's those danger I've incountered.😊❤️

[@RS-hu2id]

TQ.....iam also lineman in Indian hot line s

[@Officialmryuck]

Your father is a great man from the sounds of it. Next beer is for Dad. 🍺

[@vincenzoambrogio9412]

I'm an apprentice electrician and all I can say is you guys and ironworkers deserve the most respect

[@NicolasPare]

Welcome to the meeting, today i'd like to gather ideas on how we can improve the installation of line spacers. Guy: How about we build carts with wheels and we just ride down the cables Boss: Genius.

[@TexasRailfan2008]

Nicolas Paré better that using the lines as monkey bars!

[@MadeForStructure]

Maybe 500k volt powerline hes riding on skip many hazards of getting a electric shock

[@thumpervansqueakynuts5848]

There’s also carts with go kart engines on them so they can drive from tower to tower, well worth the watch just for the crash kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnTdp5KkqtZggJY

[@lsupreme]

@@MadeForStructure they turn them off, theres no way they are on working

[@atf8721]

@@lsupreme they don’t actually

[@collinw1353]

I've climbed towers about the same height as well, and funny thing is when I'm properly harnessed and secure then the height doesn't bother me . . . but standing on the edge of a 20 foot drop without anything keeping me from falling and I feel dizzy. It's all how your mind works with your sense of security and danger.

[@segs5391]

Understanable, i dont have a fear of heights...just falling

[@ExtremeWassabi]

same here, i feel exactly like that. I hate doing any kind of ladder work lol, I'd much rather climb

[@russellmoore8187]

Totally, same thing with tree removals

[@historyhunter5215]

Same with turbine towers. You cant see outside and know how high up you are until your at the very tip....

[@sandchar]

ever stood on top of 4 level scaffolding with no harness because you're working on your buddy's cottage, its a bit nerve racking

[@notarealdruglord]

I love the sound it makes when anything touches the line because of how much tension it is under.

[@kevinshinnock6667]

Sounds like a raygun

[@rags417]

@@kevinshinnock6667 Apparently they used that sound when making up the laser gun sounds for the original Star Wars.

[@jackmeoff7686]

@@rags417 they do I saw that video as well

[@pnut3844able]

Pew pew

[@xtuxie]

I’m glad someone else noticed that. It sounds just like the light saber

[@Taylor_Buckley122s]

my dad does work like this so I am extremely thankful to the guys that risk there lives to make my life easier, thank you and God bless.

[@sashep76]

How does he not get nailed.

[@celticman5038]

You appreciate. As painters, we risk our lives to maintain this vital infrastructure. Along with bridges, water towers and all manner of steel structures. The general consensus among the general public is that your an idiot for doing it.

[@silencedknight]

Not only easier but pretty much supplying necessities to households. Things we take for granted and he’s performing a job people overlook.

[@dutchfan7650]

celticman why does everything have to be about you he was making a comment about something related to this and that hes thankful and because he hasnt mentioned PAINTERS you seem offended and to that i pity you it doesnt matter if your a cop an army officer a PAINTER a liner you risk your lives as civilians, everyday you walk out your front door with the world at your feet and a thousand possabilities its not all about you and dont change the original subject, you are no more important than me or anyone else you simply do a job you are paid to do you would not do it if you wernt being paid so dont dare think you are more importand, SIR!

[@rolandlastname5532]

They don't risk their lifes. They use well designed safety equipment and are well trained. Still scary, I won't do that

[@krgkrmb]

I dont know how youtube brought me here, I dont know what a spacer does, but all i can say is RESPECT.

[@VimyScout]

I have the upmost respect for all these guys who work the lines. Balls of steel !

[@101rockfreak]

Totally cool, then all of a sudden I saw you removed your primary harness and I nearly lost it! Absolute respect.

[@Empinada]

The harness he removed was just a belt. Dude's also wearing a body harness. My problem is that he clipped his harness into the cart @2:54...which is only kept from falling by two little clips. If the cart jumps off the line and shock loads, or if he falls, those two little clips are gonna snap. That's a bad day.

[@DavidTube5]

He still disconnects his fall arrest there for a second

[@joshuadalton6063]

@@DavidTube5 Where was that?

[@joshuadalton6063]

@@Empinada Not sure about that, those clips are there to hold the horizontal deviation of the cart wheels. I guess they could jump off, but thats at least a 2inch jump and the cart weighs quite a lot + his weight on it. Risk factor i guess.

[@mr.winterspirit3858]

As a lineman , sometimes i have this feeling that my end will be falling of a power line tower ...if that true , i don't wanna feel any pain when i hit the ground ....i'll choose a 230 kv tower , the higher the better.

[@ceciliogarcia2444]

765 kv way better or a 480 ft 500 kv the best

[@t.r.4496]

As a distribution lineman now, I was in transmission work in my early years, hoist and grips to heavy and to far to climb now that I'm older and banged up, I have a fear of being burnt real bad now.

[@melancholyme5708]

Please be careful sir

[@mr.winterspirit3858]

@@melancholyme5708 thnxs, will do👍

[@melancholyme5708]

@@mr.winterspirit3858 👍😇

[@Volans2000]

Love the noise the cable does, when you move over it. Sounds like a science fiction sound effect.

[@Neskapade.bushcraft]

Total respect and many thanks for this kind of workers. You make our life more confortable. Take care of you. Atb. David.

[@JohnDH1977]

3 second drop time.. Roughtly 140-150 feet up there.. Respect!

[@Napoleon_Blownapart]

JohnDH1977 140 feets? how much is that in hands?

[@tvgbrowns2527]

Napoleon Blownapart 280 hands

[@bobshipley1966]

420 hands

[@imchris5000]

thats not high at all for perspective thats a 15 story building

[@twelvetwenty-two353]

110’. Close though. Not bad.

[@kollak01]

that would be one hell of a zip line ride.

[@boxfox1239]

People pay good money for this. They get payed big money for this

[@norms3913]

It make a great amusement park ride and see how many riders you get to ride on this lol

[@ElloImNoodle]

Zap zap

[@sk3tchimdg3t33]

Supercharged??

[@jonathanmcdonald9841]

@@sk3tchimdg3t33 🤣🤣

[@LOSTXPLAYGUN]

That was cool as heck. I always wondered how you guys replaced the dividers in between poles. Cool stuff.

[@kevinallen6197]

I worked in a single man basket with a electric motor going up a cable restoring a high rise. I was the plasterer doing window openings for bathroom remodels. I love being up on the outside . First day was a little nerve wracking. Everything including my life harness was tied off the the roof beams with knuckle clamps. Another experience to remember. All respect to these guys.

[@Spaethon]

The extremes people must undertake to give us electricity. Where's the National Utility Workers Day?!

[@230Bigpapi]

§paethon labor day

[@lucasgrundl2972]

TotallyNotSpam that was a day started by union carpenters in the late 1800's

[@paultrigger3798]

They are compensated for their services through $$$. High time workers like this make $80-$100/hr easy.

[@BDCALLAIS]

Nope!

[@DuckMugger]

No extra pay... We just love what we do.. Anyone who risks there life like ALL linemen do Every day, deserve there fair pay...

[@ilovegoatsecks]

meanwhile people in corporate offices complain about the temperature of the thermostat being too cold or too hot and being in meetings and having a "stressful day" yet this man is up here putting his life on the line just so we can have some power.

[@ilovegoatsecks]

bait, nice try.

[@ilovegoatsecks]

triggered

[@ilovegoatsecks]

LOL im glad you see my pov. cheers mate

[@FurryWrecker911]

Hey, get stuck in a 4 hour meeting where your client complains that your screenshots of a 3D scene "aren't 3D" even though he's looking *right at them,* then get back to me. The physical labor is nil, and the tools you have rarely break... but you have to deal with people who don't know what they want but know what they don't want or what doesn't look right. Sometimes I wish I got a CDL and took a trucking job, or became a technician for Ford, but even they have their stresses like thick traffic or having that one fastener that refuses to come undone. EVERY job has their hair-pulling moments.

[@cadmuscurtis4794]

At least this guy is outside, and working in keeping busy rather than sitting waiting for the day to end, probably gets to go home once he jobs done

[@marcialbonifacio6720]

That job is for the few and brave.. so much respect , Sir ! Safety First …… God bless you all !

[@yavok]

That cart is amazing! Such a beautiful way to change out those spacers. Nice work!

[@bobby1970]

I'd be afraid of dropping something and have to go all the way back down just to get it again.

[@johncabot9058]

Nothing but respect. Thanks for the hard work... and amazing footage!

[@francorome9525]

Great job man! I wouldn't trade mine for yours. A BIIIGGGG thanks for you guys working up there, be safe.

[@anthonyzavala8302]

Woow it's really amazing, I never would do this, my respects to these men!!

[@stag3t-muspsa910]

That looks fun....I hang in a man basket from a crane alot... love the excitement....keeps you honest up there.

[@neptune4167]

palms are sweating just watching this.

[@thompc99]

Knees weak?

[@stephanheyers6336]

Arms are heavy?

[@neptune4167]

Head is light?

[@chevy2061]

Stephan Heyers Knees weak moms spaghetti.

[@clapzy_god5699]

Bruh wtf they just said half of the song

[@nickrocha881]

Dam dude you got some crazy f%$king balls. More power to you for doing what you do. My friend fell off an electric pole. Keep up the great work.

[@steinderbush]

So much respect for the guys who work at these hights with high tension!! I wonder their nerves must be from steel, unbelievable!!

[@larryferguson3387]

I have a deep respect for men brave enough to work high up. Thank you, so much!

[@patrickholley96]

This is by far one of the scariest, coolest jobs I've seen.

[@stackedpennies4377]

“Uh-oh, sorry guys, I have to poop.” Bring everything down again. And start over 😂😂😂😂

[@SpringBonnie1983]

Lol

[@supporterofeverythingyouli6255]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rebeccarainharrod]

Just hang 'er over the edge.

[@madmax2069]

Screw that, just send a mud falcon

[@stackedpennies4377]

@@madmax2069 “Mud falcon”??? That’s fking hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@craiggerber3740]

This guy goes all out. Thank you for doing it. But be careful you only live once. You're greatly appreciated. Thank you.be safe

[@bobby1970]

I know they make really good money, but whatever it is, they should be making more.

[@joeyallison4144]

Dude that shit is nuts. My hat's off to you and other men that have the balls and skill to do what you do. 👍

[@danielhildebrand6892]

Nice. watching the end where you dropped the spacer was like watching Wile E Coyote go poof! stay safe!

[@danilorosich]

He's putting his life on the [power] line

[@xokoy.]

Danilo Rosich badum tss

[@botto1974]

There's little to add. You're so brave. Okay, it's a job, but you're really good at going this high! I would have done it under myself!

[@Pearhead4207]

Love the way you guys just drop things. Can't get away w that in the tower industry... or at least you're not supposed to! Stay safe up there!

[@Goabnb94]

The pings of metal against high tension lines sound exactly as I'd expect them to.

[@HarperBlade]

Pretty sure its how they make the 'blaster' sounds in Star wars lol

[@rooftopvoter3015]

@@HarperBlade It is

[@mrpelvic8312]

Huge respect to those men who put their lives on the line everyday

[@godbluffvdgg]

:)..It's cool how he "muscles" the spacer in at 6:47...Cool job! Stay safe! love those torque snap off bolts he's tightening with the cordless impact...Those little impacts have changed all our industries...

[@abomination2theLord]

Just looking down from his point gives me an uneasy feeling and I am sitting in my office chair! Love 4Truth!

[@kurtismckemmie4850]

My heart is literally in my throat each time he looks down.😱

[@ct1340]

Confusious say " You COMPLETELY outta you f_^*&king mind!" You really do earn what they pay you guys! Great video.

[@farmcentralohio]

no way, no how, not a chance. thank you sir for doing a job i couldn't and wouldn't

[@sorrym8421]

That looks so relaxing tbh.

[@adamUDavies]

That would be awesome ! Nobody is going to bother you up there and you get your job done without someone standing over you saying , how much longer , it's easier to do it this way ! I would love this job 👍

[@xenonram]

You've got 6 guys on the ground wondering "how much longer." So you don't want to be messing around.

[@bernardberben4852]

@@xenonram that's what I thought.

[@xoleenie12]

No way would I, or could I ever do this job. It takes someone with skill, and no fear of heights. I truly pray for their safety, and pray they are paid an excellent salary 🙏🏻

[@rolandlastname5532]

They probably don't get paid extra for working at height

[@lukepeita6454]

Yeah there is danger money factored in to their salary

[@EphemeralProductions]

From what I’m told, they are.

[@michb7414]

I bet its over 105 degrees there, This fella is awesome and needs a huge raise be safe bro, I flew helicopters 36 years and what you do blows my mind. I am petrified of heights 9standing next to a ledge or on a tall building)

[@morejelloplease]

not sure how i stumbled on this video but EXCELLENT footage for a 2013 upload !!

[@williamscookies78]

Me: "I don't like it up here"

[@JP-vr2rc]

OMG these power lines are so tightly secured, they can handle human weight+ trolley equipment weight too.. Every time I walk under these line, always have fear, it might fell on my head😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪

[@rolandlastname5532]

The trolly and the human don't weigh that much compared to the mass of aluminum conductor material, fist thick, and hundreds of meters between poles. Ten people would not be able to lift that amount of material. In fact, inside that aluminum line is a steel cable for reinforcement. That invisible steel core is taking all that weight of aluminum conductors, plus trolley, plus worker. In fact, it is severely overrated for all that weight, because of peak loads during storms, and a possible short circuit current. The possible forces of a short circuit can be estimated by the heaviness of those spacers

[@holderhilder9104]

I’m crapping my pants watching you, no way I could do this myself. Jesus nobody actually appreciates how much y’all are putting your lives out on the line here.

[@bobschwarz3133]

Good job, man. What a great view, and you have my respect. I'd be honored to buy you lunch anytime.

[@jadilsondasilvasantos7438]

Eu trabalhei em linha de transmissão muitos anos e nunca meus superiores iriam autorizar eu tirar o cinto de segurança e jogar material para baixo.belo vídeo mais o trabalhador deixou a desejar sobre sua própria segurança.lembre-se que sempre terá uma família te esperando.nao acidentado e sim com saúde e paz.fica a DICA.FAMILIA EM PRIMEIRO LUGAR.SEGURANCA SEMPRE.fiquem na paz🙏🙏🙏

[@fvckgoogle7894]

I like the sound those cables make when hit with something solid.

[@michaelmcneffii1912]

Fvck Google fun fact. That’s how they created the Star Wars laser gun sound. They hit the cable with a wrench and bingo

[@gb5uq]

These guys are my absolute hero's. Linemen rule.

[@jmonopoly6822]

Don’t pay enough for me! Hats off to anyone that can work that high!

[@l3n464]

Guuuyyyyys ! Wrong socket !

[@sordello51]

My personal favorite is "I left my tools in - name your city - can I borrow yours".

[@snakecold6755]

l3n464 Shut up

[@jeffcarroll1990shock]

Darn.

[@dmtjht143]

This video made my palms sweaty, knees weak, and my arms feel heavy

[@aerojetrocketdyners-2538]

moms spaghetti

[@RavensCry3516]

I see videos like these becoming my daily dose

[@gyrocompa]

Wow ! Scary and impressive ! Respect to that guy !

[@apg0014]

Good ol buggie spacing. I spaced around 20 miles of triple bundle myself. Definitely an experience!

[@followthegrow108]

Why dont you get shocked when being up there? And dont power lines cause cancer? Are the lines off??

[@apg0014]

@@followthegrow108 well.... when I put them on it was a new line so it did not carry any current. However you can get hit with induction from wind or other existing powerlines nearby... even if the line was carrying energy at that point you are at equal potential so whatever energy it has is flowing through you. As long as you dont ground yourself when spacing ( ie: getting in and out of the basket without properly grounding first) your good. Very interesting trade. I love what I do. Hope it made sense.

[@maddawg4599]

Follow The Grow they only cause cancer in California

[@followthegrow108]

@@apg0014 yes thank you

[@followthegrow108]

@@maddawg4599 well i seen a study finding people that live with in 100 yards of those really high voltage power lines get cancer more than people who dont

[@davidyoung672]

No! I felt like I was about to fall and I’m watching a damn video safety at my desk 🤣

[@manmohansingh9731]

Working in the air. Hard work with passion. Great.

[@michaelzehrfeld2369]

... I'm sure I would die up there ... Respect - great job!

[@TwoGunToast]

I find it interesting that your cart clearly has been to designed to help prevent the cart walking off the line etc etc like the outter wheel rim being wider or the tension in the chain holding the sides together. Those were not present on the cart i saw in a more recent video elsewhere. That dude just kinda, had to deal with a shitty cart hahah he had to keep his hands on both sides of it to help it stay on the lines, lot of slack in the chain linking them etc etc. Different companies, different lines, different budgets i guess haha

[@benjicooper4738]

LOL i want to be the one working on the ground 😆

[@SinkyYT]

Superb quality video!

[@lydiaanderson2870]

@Hello Sinky, How are you doing?

[@R-BURQUENO]

Dude is SHAKING and he does this for a living. Imagine the rest of us!!!!!

[@anthonysigman6138]

How many times have you ran that cart over your fingers?

[@ghostwalker8249]

Anthony Sigman well he seems to have all of his fingers so probably not many times haha

[@rootbeer666]

I'm thinking it's a bad idea keeping the hand so close to the cart wheel. Hold the cable further away.

[@lastcares213]

Fuck the cart wheel lol imagine a splinter stickin up from the cable... i would think hed be smarter than that

[@GrumpyCrash]

max 10 times

[@hevymetal30]

Christian Schneider thats fkd-up! Funny though!

[@kylekujawa]

The scariest part was how close he was to the rollers going over his hands when going down. Down hold on to the rails

[@DomOfSin666]

I noticed that too. I'm very precautious when it comes to things like that, makes me shudder. I'd much prefer working as a lineman over something like a mechanic where there's tons of gears and stuff to get your fingers caught in. I'll take the heighs and possibility of electricution any day

[@Mr.RichIRL]

Balls of Steel. Much respect!

[@razabhai9870]

Very brave job these linemen doing Hats Off❤

[@budlight40ish]

scared shitless just watching this

[@dmc16336]

my hands are sweating just watching this

[@blaCk_waLL_tv]

Love this work... God bless you all

[@careysharp8340]

Ain't no way in hell could I do that. You guys don't get paid enough. I get nervous jumping out of bed every morning. Much respect

[@Kolibri32]

Im sitting on a chair, and my heart goes, Bum bum bum

[@ryanyoung7433]

Just another trade job, good exercise, outdoors, and a big paycheck...only life for me

[@BHousePhotography]

Ryan Young what does it pay?

[@gigpig22]

BHousePhotography Here in Colorado your starting pay after schooling and apprenticeship is $47-$51 hourly with the company Xcel Energy.

[@BHousePhotography]

JM Smith how long is the apprenticeship? What kind of hours can one expect to get? That gig looks pretty easy I can see how some would be bothered by it but really anything past 30ft it's only the view that changes unless your the guy pulling. Thanks for the info! Currently I rig in the entertainment industry so heights don't bother me...

[@gigpig22]

@@BHousePhotography Usually a 2 year school and then a 4 year apprenticeship. Six years total but worth the time and effort as the company can pay for your schooling and they sometimes speed or cram the school into a 1-1.5 year time frame to get you in the field sooner. Very competitive and math applied, but with anything in life its the work you put in that you will see the result of. Good luck too you brotha!

[@Its0kToBeWhite]

@@BHousePhotography I know guys that their only gig is going on storm and they make a killing.... My dad went down after Katrina, Was down there for 3 months and was making an average of $6,000 - $8,000 a week at 60-70hrs a week...

[@galencurrington8704]

My dad use to do this back in the late 60’s and through the 70’s. Someone on his crew invented the motorized cart to do that job.

[@koltinbinford2312]

That looks super fun.

[@simrandhillon6004]

Let's be honest the only reason he could do that is cause he had a power balance on lol but seriously idk how that cart supported the weight of your balls mad respect

[@horvatgaming5990]

8:12 someone tryed to shoot him with a lazergun :O

[@joshuasante538]

That sound is the air around him starting to ionize

[@prodDOJO]

@@joshuasante538 no it’s the lines that are making that sound whenever he hits it with something metal or taking off the clamps

[@adamgrayson1918]

@@prodDOJO Fun fact that's where the star wars blaster sounds came from, a wrench hitting a tensioned wire.

[@heathers2706]

Wow that's amazing and RIP Matt hausladen in your memories. Love this how the wires are hey this is shocking haha.

[@snurlesprutt4232]

that job honestly look pretty fun!

[@jonathonharris3554]

Im having an anxiety attack just watching

[@joshfal6488]

Why did the spacer need to be changed? The one he removed looked fine until it hit the ground.

[@CrazyAboutVinylRecords]

I think I stumbled into the Vertigo Channel on KZbin. Lol. Big time props to you DuckMugger.

[@amanwhocareaboutfeels2591]

I love the sound when he hit the ACSR cable its like laser sound.

[@BioSqueky]

Every time he moves a storm trooper tries taking a shot at him

[@felipetiburcio6653]

Like 👏👏👍

[@davidtovarhernandez4635]

👀No cabe duda que cada quien tiene alguna habilidad personal felicitaciones buen trabajo💪

[@henrypereira1745]

Now that looks like a cool job.

[@SleepyMongoose]

Out of curiosity, what is the game plan now that the path to escape is blocked by a new spacer?

[@AndyGuyCantYouLiftForLife]

"Honey what did you do today at work?" I walked across electricity.

[@rolandlastname5532]

Looks like the electricity was turned off, but on youtube you can also find workers on 500.000 volt

[@deanwinchester9684]

WTF Dude !!! Balls steel !!! I like that !

[@NickkAtNyte]

I had sweaty palms and a racing heart just watching that.

[@Deecups510]

Question: Why do they need to change out these spacers? The spacer he removed looked to be in as good a shape as the one he installed.

[@unicorn7337]

@Stirwood2 The part that's breaking off is designed to break at a certain torque value which removes the need for a torque wrench at heights like this. Fasteners like this which may need to be removed in the future for maintenance etc will have another method of removal, for example the tightening head may be an outer hex requiring a socket to install, then the removal mechanism will be an inner hex, requiring an allen key/hex bit to loosen.

[@DVeck89]

I’m curious as well. I’ve seen a few videos of them replacing these, sometimes by helicopter!

[@samuelwild4239]

Awesome job dude! I'm a tree surgeon and I love working up high! incidentally how come it takes an impact wrench to bolt the new spacer on but only a twist with a normal wrench to get the old one off?!

[@V0latyleUSMC]

It's an impact driver. Inch pounds, not foot pounds.

[@BillBlast7372]

Samuel Wild I was curious to that also & why they changing then out, they look like the old ones expect for the bold you spoke of.

[@kookiedabear]

+Shadyn Ebey Sorry to out you, but Samuel is correct in saying "impact wrench", as that's what the manufacturers call them. Also, they torque to ft lbs. www.boschtools.com/us/en/boschtools-ocs/impact-wrenches-23513-c/

[@chrismorse3862]

+Shadyn Ebey (V0latyle) inch pounds? keep the electric screw drivers on your power wheels. doubt that impact driver goes down to inch pounds

[@samuelwild4239]

Classy Mate, Good For You

[@billrau2398]

That takes BALLS OF STEAL !!!! My TOTAL RESPECT 🙏

[@treeguyable]

I spend a lot of my time 100 ft up in the trees, sometimes more. Good equipment, solid tree, not too much wind, no problem. 30 yrs so far.