Chopping Away Frozen Culvert Pipe Flooding The Road

[@post.10]

Everyone knows this is a plastic Culvert right? The people mentioning a drill bit have the right idea but you cannot use any type of fire near a plastic culvert or any culverts, it will even damaged concrete and steel. This ice damn likely goes in at least four feet

[@Sintesi.]

so get a 1 inch bit that is 5 feet long and use a low rpm battery drill to go through the center of the plug. pretty sure the ice will keep the drill bit nice and cool at lets say 900 rpm. and if it starts getting to hot, slow down or stop drilling. you could probably make your own drill bits using rebar and a lathe or even an angle grinder.

[@ItsMeYourRealDad]

Even though you may have lots of experience I always feel you are less than prepared with clothing you wear whilst doing this. You look very wet and cold in this video. But besides that I greatly respect your work and effort

[@post.10]

@@ItsMeYourRealDad no I am not underprepared with clothing, I run hot

[@ItsMeYourRealDad]

I'll just assume you have full PPE in your van then for when you really need it lol. I wouldn't go out there in that weather without full waterproofs but then again I don't like the cold

[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

Back to play with Water 💦 Glad to see you did not go alone good job 👍🏽

[@catfishcave379]

Hey boot manufacturers!! If a pair of your boots can last Post 10 one winter, they can last the average man season after season. A free pair of boots will advertise to 100s of thousands of viewers…

[@EmilyJBunny]

Bro needs hip waders at this point lol

[@ladytresa9255]

We need to tag the boot company for sure...

[@post.10]

This is why it's important to have proper pitch and Culvert size along with keeping the end clear so the water can move as fast as possible to prevent this. I have yet to see a frozen pipe more than 2 feet diameter, snow buried over the end definitely helps this form. Thanks for watching

[@Justme-jt1ef]

Thanks for filming and sharing.

[@usasavefreedom4990]

You needed a full divers dry suit for this job!!

[@sherwoodwc]

I'm in western Maine, I like your videos hit me up if your in this neck of the woods. I clear water issues whenever possible. I have a few tool recommendations.

[@kericue2065]

What would happen if you use a torch on the ice to melt it.?

[@cherylsibson2529]

Post 10 you need a dry suit or wetsuit and googles for these deepwater jobs, nobody wants you nearly frozen while you show us what you do, nobody wants you sick.

[@sallywaites8517]

A lovely rare sighting of Ghost. It gives me peace of mind knowing you're not out there alone. Even with your experience and knowledge, accidents can happen.

[@midgardlife]

Agreed, I really dont want him to be story in MrBallen.

[@pauleden66]

Absolutely! These are treacherous environments.

[@fazdoll]

Ghost at 9:58.

[@craigg.6609]

@@fazdoll And her famous green hat!

[@Boxxboii]

@@lynnenickle919 Who exactly is ghost in relation to post

[@dorianward4909]

I’ve been watching since waaay back when all we saw was your hands, feet and rake. Then one day a very short glimpse of your face. Then you let us see you and it seemed you trusted us. Now we see ghost. I’m so happy you found a kindred spirit and so thankful someone’s got your back. Felt nervous in the early times that something horrible could happen to you all by yourself. I know we’ve seen glimpses of ghost before, but this rocks! I don’t know if things will go this way but little postlets and ghostlets would be so cute. Don’t mean to be intrusive,hope I didn’t offend but I’m prolly not the only one thinking that. Happy trails to you and yours , rock on.

[@awg7068]

I had worried about rabid muskrats, beaver, raccoons or skunks confronting him in these environments. The treatment for a bite is super expensive, and insurance companies LOVE to be jerks about covering it. Also, they’re a cute couple.

[@jarvi69]

A no kidding, 100% sighting of Ghost 10! If she's willing to travel through hell's half acre taking out blocked culverts, looking at abandoned towns, and catch sight of railroads and trains, she's a keeper!

[@Me-qp8vz]

She is his carer, that's what she is paid to do.

[@alexisondeski5466]

@@Me-qp8vz Carer?

[@zotzot5]

@@alexisondeski5466 a person who cares

[@snakehead214]

@@Me-qp8vz From where do you know? Earlier videos?

[@gr8one762]

Yes, special needs people need help at times. If he finds himself in a situation that he is not mentally able to cope with. It is her job.

[@GuntherRommel]

I am so glad you found Ghost. A clearance like this one at night is much safer with a buddy.

[@Peter_S_]

Rules in many organizations/companies would mandate that work is accomplished by a team and not solo. I'm glad we've got a team here.

[@sallywaites8517]

Post 10 : Would you like to see the inside of a mostly frozen culvert? Me at 2.15 am. : hell yes, I would. 🤣

[@tehanireyes9956]

Omg lol true! Except it's only still 545p here in Hawaii.

[@annahasty7191]

Lol ..exactly 🤣

[@aprilb7864]

Right lol

[@MsAdsga]

Dude honestly, the fact that you do this for your enjoyment really is just so wholesome. A good guy just doing what he enjoys and helps out the area at the same time

[@DanSoldierGuy]

This man's dedication to drainage is truly inspiring!

[@Peter_S_]

I'm really glad you've got Ghost with you when you're dealing with deep pools. It doesn't take terribly long to get into trouble in ice water. Always better as a team activity.

[@teh60]

This is by far the best culvert channel on youtube. Great job Post 10.

[@sarahsiskin6780]

Hi Ghost! Good to see you and we are all happy he’s not out there alone.

[@Unpopable_Bubble]

This man is an absolute treasure and must be protected at all costs.

[@jennybeatty8984]

I love your videos but it's so nice to tell your little lady to cover her eyes that's sweet she is gorgeous I'm happy that you found somebody in your life me and my husband and I in may we been married 41 years and this little lady seems that she loves you because she goes everywhere with you right except when you go sleeping in culverts or abandon in towns we're an igloo I just want to say hi 👋

[@jamesalinio5277]

Congratulations on your upcoming 41st anniversary

[@joeweeks3794]

You should become a plumber or get on the states payroll for all your hard work....your dedication to these culverts is very awesome. Your videos are amazing...thank you!!

[@celebrityxcruises8087]

They should pay him for the job the D.O.T isn’t doing properly

[@awg7068]

He is an electrician by trade, and a good citizen to the point of being almost a super hero. When you have standing water in the winter like that, it can be bad news for drivers.

[@Peter_S_]

He's already an electrician, but you'll find many technical people like to have hobbies unrelated to their profession. Any time somebody makes public service their hobby, that person is a patriot by definition. For that, I salute Post 10. It's awesome he's able to roll that into this career and inspire others to public service at the same time.

[@garywhite3264]

Whichever understaffed transportation authority has jurisdiction over the area(s) where you work should give you a big THANK YOU, and maybe a generous stipend. You are amazing!🏆

[@ScoopofScience]

Just wanted to say you inspired me to put on some boots and clean out a local creek near me. Really enjoy your calming and educational videos!

[@usasavefreedom4990]

Be careful

[@Doylt]

He says “there’s nothing we can do here” but we can all hear “but I DO want to though…” and he gives it a few more swings for good measure. Good lad.

[@sc0tte1-416]

You're a gentleman and a scholar, mister Posty 10, good job. If only everyone was like this America would have much better infrastructure.

[@julianp2868]

You would have a better everything with Biden out the way. I would Vote Post10 into power, he's like Trump, he does what he says he's going to do and The Beavers even scared of him and the DOT even have.

[@blauer2551]

Surprised the DOT hasn’t showed up hearing that someone is doing their job and given him a citation.

[@jeremiahmueller3560]

Please don't let him go to the current government... I'm planning on recruiting him for our fallout government after all the commies expose themselves lol!!!!

[@restingsophie]

I can’t imagine how confused someone would be seeing you in the side of the road doing this. Hahaha. Keep up the good work!

[@bippybs]

You sir are a machine. I can't believe you came back at night to have a go at sorting this out.🙌👍

[@FourLuckyLeafs]

You have more knowledge about this stuff than the DOT. Love your videos, especially since it’s kinda unintentional asmr to me. Love watching you unclog drains. Keep doing your thing man! Love it.

[@boybrushedred18]

Idk how I found this channel, but I am so glad I did.

[@londa6290]

Ghost!!!! I saw you!!! You are frickin ' gorgeous!!! Thank you for keeping our boy Post in line! Great video!! ♥️👍👍👍

[@buellrod]

I'm so glad you have somebody with you because you do some very dangerous stuff and just in case something happens bad you have somebody there to help you out

[@NeoRipshaft]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the absolute balls of a man willing to walk into near-crotch-deep freezing-cold water without full hip-waders 😨

[@remotecontrol1082]

Bravo!

[@parzingtheasian]

he said he doesn't want to use hip waders because if you fall over once you're done for because the water will stop you from moving

[@NeoRipshaft]

@@parzingtheasian interesting ty for the info

[@Dana.1]

_Waves at Ghost!_ You are so lovely. Thanks Post for sharing.

[@MrL4t3]

Gets axe out, smashes the ice under water. Getting a Shining moment " heere's postie ! " 😁

[@Joyfulgrace7777]

I’m so glad your lady friend is with you. I always get worried with the ax in the slippery snow. It’s most likely frozen all the way through. Keep safe son!

[@spinnerr]

Great effort Postie, just think of the ones you have saved .... well done ...👏👏👏

[@sarahstone7681]

Hello, my friend.😁 I am a landscaper and I'm from Canada, we have lots of snow and ice every year, I use a roofing tool, that is a propane powered torch with a handle and a grip to allow you to control the flame, ...anyway it's called a "Tiger Torch" up here, and it also helps clear side walks of small weeds, I hope this helps, I do the same as you up here, just successfully with the Torch...Dave

[@sc0tte1-416]

Oh man the passion you have for this always makes my day, or in this case middle of the middle of the night, keep doing what you're doing Posty I love it and have a strange addiction to these videos, I might need a doctor 🤣

[@moogarner374]

I so look forward to your videos! This was a good teaching one. Heya Ghost! Great to see you!

[@cherylhuot4436]

A rare sighting of the lovey Ghost 10! Thank You. I’m so glad you stayed safe Post.

[@seannelson8255]

Bless your heart- what a hard worker you are! Whoever hires you on a job will be soo lucky! America needs many more people like you!! Keep up the good work!

[@dennisshoemaker2789]

Thanks for your efforts! Keep up the good work! I'm glad to see you are not alone at times like these. Take care!

[@markyuen2312]

Never seen Post 10 walk away from a clogged (frozen) Culvert Pipe before. Or, are you planning to go back some day (evening) and finish the job?

[@PicklesBrandt]

Great video! I wonder if a cutter mattock would be a good all-round tool for you. On my property, I have a swamp that I must unclog of leaves and drain into a creek annually, so I have a good bit of experience with this kind of thing. The mattock could replace the rake in situations where you need to move a lot of material, and where the rake will not fit. The cutter is longer than an axe blade (usually) and would be good for accessing ice dams deep in culverts and cutting roots and mats of grass.

[@TheSamuraieater]

One thing you can try for the ice dams instead of an auger is get a piece of rebar and an bolt induction heater. Hit the rebar into the ice and use the induction heater to heat up the rebar to melt the ice. A commercial one like the use in auto shops can cost $150-600 depending on the brand but you can make one for about $50 if you can do the work yourself. Of course for it to work you'd need at least a small generator or power inverter for you vehicle.

[@namibjDerEchte]

No need for an induction heater, even: a simple heating coil to clamp on, if not even the rebar itself, can be hooked directly to the battery.

[@jasonreed7522]

I would personally avoid electric heaters near water, they are definitely capable of sourcing enough current to kill you. (At a bare minimum have a GFCI breaker/receptacle powering it) A simple propane blowtorch would probably suffice and be a hell of a lot safer for the operator in water. (And for melting a long thin hole heat up the end of a peice of rebar and then plunge it into the culvert slowly, repeat as needed)

[@namibjDerEchte]

@@jasonreed7522 I meant one powered by the 12V battery.

[@marissamellow8129]

So cool I love it post ten. Amazing stuff you do. I'm so hooked on your videos, never, never boring. All of them keep me coming back to see what your doing next. Have a great day. Stay safe. Love ya!!!!!

[@heatherlane9270]

Cool video. Learning so much about the north east of the US - you bring the small things that we don't know about to those who watch your channel. Beautiful frozen and orange. Thanks.

[@AnthropoidOne]

Here in North Carolina the flowers are blooming, bumblebees buzzing🥰

[@SandraNelson063]

Rubbing salt into the wounds......;)

[@AnthropoidOne]

@@SandraNelson063 😆

[@AnthropoidOne]

@@SandraNelson063 Don't get me wrong...I would LOVE it there..the conifers, swamps, moose, snow

[@sarahprior9517]

What a hero …. Love this man! Keep going Postie 🇬🇧

[@Project-jf3bz]

Good effort Post. Couldn’t say you didn’t try. Great work.

[@ZSAITOSEI]

Always good to watch you getting the waterways flowing again, relaxing and interesting. ☺️ Would just recommend looking at getting some safety glasses or goggles for these ice chop jobs, lets you keep your eyes on the chop without needing to turn your head from splashes and ice bits flying in your eyes 😅 glad to see you doing what you love nonetheless ✨

[@kimkimba1131]

I agree with the safety glasses. He even tells the girl, you may want to cover your eyes. 🙄

[@georgesmith8113]

Friday night and get to watch Post at work. Life is good! 👍👊😎

[@derrick9635]

Post is a lucky man to have mrs post by hes side ,kudos .

[@cjc6063]

What's blocking the water? Water mainly

[@meikgisiger1481]

very interesting posty! Thanks for that.👍❄

[@hestheMaster]

It is like the world's worst snow cone pile. Nice seeing Ghost10 with you post10. And there is said culvert opening. Looks like you need to wait for warmer weather.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Great to see the section of snow, ice and your monitoring/helping the flow.

[@MrFruitgum]

10.06 GHOST10 thinking to herself 'my girlfriends get taken to the cinema, bowling or a nice meal with their other half's' 😂

[@fochkinify]

Хорошая у тебя работа! Полезная и спокойная! Привет из России. Все видео твои пересмотрел!

[@ForTheBirbs]

Thank you post and ghost! Will be interesting to see it in a few days. Cheers

[@BarredCoast0]

You must have the hottest blood ever Post. I saw you go deep in the slush and the water ran over the top of your boots, then you said your boots were leaking. Haha....nope they aren't. That was some DEEP water and slush! I can't understand why you haven't gotten frostbite on your feet, considering how much you walk around in freezing water with just rubber boots. You are a legend and I keep saying that the DOT, no matter what state you are in, needs to cut you a check for all of the good you are doing. Good job!

[@leonardhaworth5632]

In a vid he said that he had an interesting condition where his body reacts like an allergic reaction when it heats up, I'm willing to bet that that condition comes with a higher resistance to cold from some of the stuff he's done on this channel

[@strayraven5207]

We appreciate all the things you do for us ☺️

[@HannahMattox]

Hi pretty lady holding the flashlight! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@bnazty22]

They really ought to pay this man, give him a medal, or both.

[@nycredneck]

I fell asleep watching last night but woke at 5am to finish it. Happy to see the lovely Ghost 10 at your side.

[@Mike14G]

Post 10 quote of this video “oh wow! I know what I’m touching! The corrugated culvert. I feel the the bu-bu-bu-bu!” You’re the best, Post 10!

[@LogiForce86]

A man with an axe in the middle of the night with a vehicle running... suspicious... if this was a Hollywood production. 😅

[@orionwarren4244]

Nice to 'see' Ghost 10 again!

[@omfgitsfat]

Hey! A rare Ghost sighting! Y'all keep up the good work!

[@ncvman]

Congrats on winning the sweatshirt from tank masters environmental. I have been trying to win one for months.

[@berb8300]

do you use a generator for the flood light?

[@post.10]

It's just running off the car

[@Selmarya]

@@post.10 shouldnt do that too often as I learned the hard way when my battery died while I was on a interstate

[@robwilsn3219]

Always keeping busy you are. Great job! 🇺🇲

[@esthermaggard8682]

Your a jack Nicholson off the shining with that ax 😂

[@richardsylvanus2717]

Here's Johnny

[@kylestephens1421]

She shows herself!

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

The snow and trees look beautiful.

[@pamlongwhite4747]

That was interesting ! Your girl is lovely 😊

[@kikouri]

Would love to see an update on this one as it warms up

[@jameswalley134]

You’re a legend mate … Cheers from Sydney Australia.

[@cherylyargeau4422]

Great vid Post! Was nice to see Ghost10. Keep up the great work💙

[@Mad9977]

you're courageous to go down there in the night, respect 👍

[@alhaadhussain6256]

This guy's resilience is insane

[@Retired.Ranger]

Years ago, we lived in a small town north of Toronto. There were no sidewalks in our subdivision, just storm ditches. Every Spring the town works department would come around with a "steam jenny" pulled by a pickup truck to melt the ice in the culverts at the end of everyone's driveway. Know how much fun it is playing in the water.

[@alphanaut14]

Yay! The pretty lady is back. I hope that's your sweetie!

[@chrisw6164]

I love this channel.

[@greensidemags]

Did you get back to this one?

[@5153flash]

Its amazing to me how a river can run 24-7,,,moving huge amounts of water and never dry up. Even in the driest conditions,,the river is still running. I know why,,, not asking for a explanation. It is still a amazing thing. The amount of water is mind boggling.

[@grumpyg9350]

This was great. Also loved seeing your better half right in the thick of it.

[@joeydoucette2573]

Hey Post! Love your videos...especially these recent ones from Maine. Makes me want to move back there. Are you just exploring?

[@SimchaWaldman]

09:57 Postie and Ghostie are very cute!

[@tebollenbacher]

I am so glad to see you dont go alone.

[@johnnelson3004]

What part of Maine is this?

[@jorgebravo4544]

It looks like a fun job. I love to watch you. Thank you for sharing.

[@ashredfern8507]

would taking a metal tube and heating it up with a blow torch and pushing it through the ice to make a hole work?

[@edy.7tcr]

Thank you for not being alone in the middle of nowhere. Also she the perfect one for you🥰

[@0megaming]

For the water depth problem: you might want to get yourself some fishermen pants. Those are boots, that end up in full pants (you can get them even as dungarees) and are waterproof up to the top line

[@lesliemergenthal75]

I loved the fast ride down the snowy trees road. I really enjoyed this video. Good luck on the next one.

[@kareliask]

Thank you for the celsius conversions.

[@LTUharis93]

hello! great effort, I love your videos! do you think it was frozen all the way through or just some part? greetings from Lithuania!

[@stellamaggard3669]

Another great great video ❤️

[@spankeyfish]

Get some chestwaders, they're uncomfortable but you'll be able to crouch in them without filling them with water. Also, that's a good camera. It can cope with having a light pointed straight at it at night and it still picks up the rest of the scene.

[@jasonreed7522]

He explicitly won't wear them because if the start to flood then the current will grab them like a parachute in a hurricane and kill you. Never underestimate the power of flowing water, only a foot will wash away a car.

[@johnwhitesmith5576]

We run five inch water pipes through our ditch pipes - here in Finland - with one end higher. We then pour hot water through them, at this time of year, which allows us the pull them out creating an opening for the melt water to breach the ice damn.

[@treverroll3075]

I watch a lot of your videos, it’s good to see you out there keepin the local government accountable and showing people they can fix the infrastructure in their own town. BUT you’re gonna hurt yourself swinging an axe in the fashion. Huge strain on your lower back. Choke up with your dominant hand and slide it down the shaft on the downswing and see if you can get more power and ease your back. Thanks for all your knowledge sharing.

[@fipsu]

Here in Finland we use steam to clear clogged culverts, it seems very effective.

[@brendapurvis4803]

Post 10 I really take my hat off to you. I couldn't do it. As I hate the freezing cold 🥶. Ty from Glasgow Scotland 🇺🇲 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@annahasty7191]

Great video...Thank you for sharing ..😎❤