Lineman POV

[@Lineman22705]

I don’t really watch other lineman work……I see enough at my line job……but this guy takes some good video. One of the best I have e watched. No yahoo bullshit, just shows what we do everyday in a low key, informative way. Nice work.

[@sloth4kt463]

Do you guys cut off the power on the lines every time you guys do work on them

[@Bobsdecline]

Depends on the circumstances but most job can be done while energized.

[@bobfallis]

Wish more people would watch these type of videos. I enjoy getting a better understanding of what skilled workers go through to make our lives easier.

[@Bobsdecline]

👊🤝

[@glennsmith3303]

I could not have said this better. BTW, I get kind of quezzy just watching this.., no way I could work that high in a bucket. Great job.

[@TomGuimond]

​@@Bobsdecline Your videos are very interesting and it allows you to better understand how it works and its repair the power lines I'm in Quebec I don't know where you are but I imagine that the power grids are designed in a fairly similar way in North America so it's really very interesting videos

[@loganw3298]

Great video, I’d love if you did more of these. Just hands on POV of a job start to finish. Keep it up!

[@Bobsdecline]

I'll definitely release more content like this! 👊🤝

[@MikeF1189]

I like the voice over videos when you explain a procedure like this.

[@davidkuehl8713]

I have the utmost respect for you guys.

[@Bobsdecline]

👊🤝

[@eskals-w4f]

Really enjoyed the format of this video. Please do more of these POV with voiceover. It's very interesting to hear you explain what you are doing and why you are doing it as we watch along.

[@Bobsdecline]

Been getting much of the same feedback! Appreciate it very much and I'll be sure to get much more coverage like this

[@paul-st8tn]

When you have someone this good, it makes it look easy. Thank you

[@PRR1954]

Agree: POV camera with a good mike is very suitable for many tasks. While we like your face, it often isn't the point. We know how to hold the near end of a stick. But a good clear view of the far end of the stick gives us a "You are there!" experience. In this one, a clear picture of how many things you have to stay aware of (will the tail-end bounce? can the clip be pulled loose? Do we know which way(s) the power flows?).

[@equipdoc]

Thank you very much for sharing this info with us. I am an old retired electrician, but with the info you have provided. I was able to accurately report an outage by telling dispatch where the open cut out was by pole number. It resulted in a very quick repair. Outage caused by ravens having a party on the primary and one getting too close to the lead from the lightning arrestor ground lead. You are awesome, and I look forward to the next vlog.

[@justinhenrichson8326]

You're the best. Im currently in a lineworker program and i watch your videos all night at my night job. I find your videos very useful and exciting. I share your channel with my classmates all the time.

[@skylersilva6135]

Wait , hold on … you have to do this dangerous job at night ?

[@fellpower]

Good practice, good education. followed all rules - did it calm. very good work. greets from a german electric engineer 👍

[@ComitMods]

Long time viewer here, Became an apprentice part because of your videos.

[@Bananahammock88]

I love watching your videos. As a 5th step apprentice, I’m amazed at how quick you are. Thank you for the videos

[@SlipHammer]

Nice panoramic view, fresh cold north winds sunlight it looks invigorating!

[@mikedee8876]

nice video.......I was working on the back of a 220 panel and was being extra careful.....but not carefull enough as my knuckle just grazed the buss bar...I felt my heart jump to attention and felt it miss a couple beats.....never was hit that hard before, and I have felt 120 and 50VDC....I have seen many monkeys drop from poles dead...this monkey cant imagine being near 7200v ....no forgiveness there......no room for mistakes....my respect for what you do....subbed

[@gary56]

Thanks for all the video’s about what you do. I have learned a lot about the power grid and how it works. I will continue to watch all your video’s. Stay safe and hope you feel better.

[@Bobsdecline]

Thanks Gary! 👊🤝

[@djidji12]

I really enjoy watching this video. A complete tour, with explanation and "true" work. Thanks

[@Bobsdecline]

Appreciate the feedback! I'll be sure to do more 🤝

[@baratono]

This is the way! Really enjoyed this POV job. More please!

[@Bobsdecline]

Appreciate the feedback! I'll be sure to have more like 👊🤝

[@CEngineering-pv8uw]

We always look forward to pole/structure construction and repair. Keep up the great videos!

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

That was very interesting. It looked like that old setup was done well to have lasted as long as it did, but it was definitely time for an upgrade. I pray you recover quickly. Please stay safe, and God bless.

[@Bobsdecline]

Thank you Heather! 🙏

[@TheIvalen]

Love this POV and narration. Feel better soon! Thanks for the video.

[@kens.3729]

Love your Puppy Dog. Dogs are Great and we Can’t Imagine Life without a Fur Baby. Thanks! 👍🙏

[@michaelmorgan7893]

Yes, Milwaukee makes some good tools for sure. I help my landlord with construction and maintenance on his properties, and we run into situations where we have no electrical power on a given jobsite.

[@JourneymanLineman]

Even doing liveline with sticks in the bucket you should really have a holdoff. Don't matter whats happening for work, get a hold off when you are working on anything energized. Maybe thats just me, but I am used to working on 14.4 phase to ground

[@skydyver33]

I just recently came across your channel and glad that I did. I'm bouncing around from older to newer videos. I just wanted to say kudos on your explanations and graphics! Very nice, love your content .

[@serviodeo]

This is an interesting video. We had a nasty storm about a month ago that took down 30 poles along one road and pole down on our property. Of course I stayed away from the line in the middle of the property just in case but it took the power company a week plus a helicopter with a cable flying out of it to restore the down lines and 30 poles in the nearby town.

[@DrakeLuce]

Great video! Very neat that you're from my area as well, gives some insight into our infrastructure here

[@AlexanderZarich]

Literally the finest entertainment ever.

[@Bob.W.]

In 1973 I was with a crew that was disconnecting a 3 phase line that was being back fed from another line while we trenched new cable under I-90. My line foreman couldn't get in the right position to unhook the jumper from his stick after he had taken it off a phase. There was a little J Hook in the jumper. He told me to watch out because it could jump when he let it go. Boy, did it. It whipped up and contacted another phase, which burned off with the hot tail brushing my hard hat as I dove in the ditch. I went back to college. 😂. Thanks.

[@jakezxz1352]

I have no experience with electronics, I came across your channel through some random means but it's really interesting and your presentation is awesome, I grew up in the UK in very rural areas and I always wondered how pylons etc worked, even if our work streams don't overlap, I follow what you do with great interest!

[@Bobsdecline]

Awesome! Thanks fot taking the time to share Jake! 🤝

[@peterking1134]

Most excellent presentation!!!

[@SPARKY400T]

As an Electrician watching from the UK this was very interesting thanks for the video

[@kens.3729]

Thanks for the New Video Post. 👍🙏

[@jordancortez3056]

1st step apprentice . good learning experience. Gets me excited to keep doing better 👍🏼

[@PMLKlighting8801]

I like the power poles works PJ street lighting 👍👍

[@drescherjm]

I really enjoy these hands on videos and your explanation. Thanks!

[@wesleygermann4013]

Awesome video and I thank all the linemen for keeping the lights on. I am in the automotive industry and use all Milwaukee tools. The only issue I have with them are the batteries. Most of my batteries are glued back together the screws are to small and they tear out easily.

[@Buhzuka]

This video was extremely fascinating to watch, As someone who has done electrical work for 10 years. But mainly focusing in residential/commericial/industrial, But i have only been in business for myself since febuary. Now this is great because i always wondered what lineman actually do. And this hit the nail on the head lol. This is great to watch and listen to because we use the same terminology, and im actually learning and understanding what yall do. Very interesting and fun to watch lol

[@toddhenning8304]

Creat on your recovery. I wish the best for you and your family. Enjoy your videos when I get a chance to watch them.

[@mikemilburn7823]

Very well done video Aaron, the voice over is great. Your dexterity with the hotstick is fantastic....like your sidekick at the end as well :-)

[@Bobsdecline]

Thanks Mike! 👊🤝

[@christweed8175]

As a IBEW Inside Wireman i love watching the other side of electricity....Keep up the good work brother!

[@stevencossaboon3237]

Good job Aaron. Thank you for the video.

[@hammerlane3871]

If you're ever worried about sharp objects, check out firefighter extrication gloves. They're usually insulated by they're extremely durable, we use them for motor vehicle accidents and things like that

[@rupe53]

The insulation Arron speaks about is from high voltage and his gloves are certified. Not so with the common gloves used in the fire service.

[@PRR1954]

> "firefighter extrication gloves" Good for broken glass and jagged steel. Not rated for big electricity (if they were, they'd call them something else). Good for making haste to save lives in fires or crashes while lessening firefighter hand damage. Lineworkers should not "haste". Although you see Aaron working quickly, he's not rushing. He can look out for jagged metal and work around it. Unlike an accident scene where lives hang in balance. The traditional lineworker hand/arm protection is leather gloves over long rubber gloves. (as said) The rubber (probably miracle plastic now) is rated and repeatedly *tested* to not have any pinholes or thin spots at XX thousand Volts. These go far up the arm, sometimes covering shoulders (Murphy's Law). No other profession has gloves quite like these. Of course there's sharp metal and pole-splinters which would hole the rubber so they wear leather gloves over (maybe now a tough plastic? maybe extrication gloves?).

[@duncanfreeman296]

Glad you're feeling better.

[@waynecrabb9877]

Love the safety concerns great job

[@rupe53]

Good call on the "removal of hazards" before working. Kinda like doing a tidy up in any work area just to make things easier. I hate working in clutter! BTW, I am about to undergo some oral surgery. (again) The interesting part is it's a piece of cake and you don't feel a thing.... till tomorrow.

[@dangruner5926]

Highest of respect for you and your profession. Keep up the great work and great videos! :)

[@willherndon5760]

I work in generation electrical maintenance and went to our transmission company’s class for switching authority last year in GA. I really enjoy your videos on the distribution and trouble side of things. Not too often we have issues in the 230 and 500kV switchyards at the plants lol

[@GrammarPoliceInvestigations]

Nice video, I like seeing a job from start to finish. Also, the narrating was on point.

[@michaelgagne1911]

Beautiful seems like you are showing more hands on and I really like it thanks 😊

[@masterofeverything6468]

Love the real life video. Its not always perfect but it worked.

[@flightTime123]

God bless our linemen. I hope they are well compensated for the work they do.

[@CathalCoolkirky]

Very interesting and narrated video again! Get well man. Thanks for your brilliant videos. Hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 thanks T

[@JohnDoesItAll]

Thanks for sharing! Be safe out there!

[@James-v4f1b]

Bro thank you, your vids help me verify and stay confident I’m doing the right thing lol

[@inothome]

Nice and smooth repair! I like that extended cutout bracket. And, what is this sorcery? The metal pins in the clothes pins!!!! I have never seen that before! Places I've worked were either cheap or the lineman were stuck in their old ways and got rid of the pins, people don't like change and linemen hate change! lol (no offense) But makes it possible to clip with a hot stick!

[@johnadams1976]

Really interesting. Cheers for sharing

[@Bobsdecline]

🍻

[@MattMorris481]

They give you a pretty good size truck for service work, they used to give us Altec AT40G’s on a Ford F-450.

[@GTVincenzo]

Hello! I'll be a Lineman too! I'm still a ground server, but if everything goes well, I'll get the qualification by June! It is interesting that we in Hungary use the same hook-type mounting rod on 22 Kv. I will be watching your channel for learning clever solutions! This is a strategic secret for us, so I won't be able to post videos similar to yours

[@spoosh13x13x13]

This was both interesting to see and honestly fun to watch.. I do hope you do more voice overs in the future. Also im glad to here your feeling better with the gum surgery and also thank you for creating this and sharing it with is.. I look fowared to seeing whats next..

[@MC.SeilFamilyLife]

i want become a lineman and this is so good. Thank you

[@flyddw]

amazing work. very dangerous if you skip/forget the order you did things. great explanations!

[@VE3NMW]

Hope you’re feeling better, Aaron! Keep up the great videos. So, so interesting!!

[@kirkskebo268]

Good video. I personally wouldn’t have grounded. I know each situation is different but to me it seemed like more of a hazard having grounds on as opposed to just leaving it isolated. If backfeed was going to be an issue I just would’ve pulled the leads at the bank. But everyone is different, just how I would’ve done it. Keep up the good work!

[@Bobsdecline]

Thing is....I agree with you %100!! Unfortunately its a bit of a fault in our procedures; In order to "go hands on" the dead side to remove the lead, the primary has to either be grounded or have a "hold off". We don't run into this situation often, but it's been much debated. Again tho... I absolutely agree

[@CaptinSean]

Very in-depth video love it had no idea how much prep work went into doing a job like that very cool

[@mikaeljiskovkristensen7861]

good to see some changeout and with jumper conductor connections too. sand paper is very good at cleaning corroded copper.

[@MicheIIePucca]

Great video... I really liked this one. Thank you!

[@brianlamarra5491]

Great video. Thanks for sharing stay safe and have a good day.

[@Alex-jo2oi]

Thanks for these videos they help a lot. I’m waiting to get a call for bootcamp and hope to get started with such a bad ass career soon.

[@pruzzy220]

POV videos are the best

[@wolphin732]

I agree with you on Milwaukee is great. I got their V28 way back when they first came out, and my casual use of them had the batteries lasting well over a decade! The M28 which replaced them were backwards compatible. I miss the double way on the hammer drill... as for horizontal drilling was more balanced. M12... the batteries didn't last as long, but did get 5 to 7 years out of them. M18... have the hammer drill, and a radio which works with M12, M18, and V18/M28/V28 batteries. Recently, got some other M18 stuff (fan and oscillating saw), and works well.

[@labarr1598]

This was a great video format, I agree! granted, I enjoy all your videos :D

[@Bobsdecline]

Appreciate the feedback! I'll definitely do more 👊🤝

[@acuraintegrar5]

We need a power midline hendrix skinner and h-tap removal tool. Those 2 would be great tools to have. Great vid 🍻

[@stevetalkstoomuch]

It looks like that was a Chance cutout? All Chance cutouts were ordered by the Governor/DPUC to be taken out and replaced in Connecticut in 2006 when one broke, dropped the 23kV primary onto the secondary feeding a Dunkin Donuts in Farmington, and burned the building down. Root cause - manufacturing defects from the plant in Mexico causing cement growth at the mounting post joint over many freeze/thaw cycles and cracking the porcelain in half, dropping the cutout. Which looks exactly like what happened here. Are you guys not using the new PUPI fiberglass arms with Hendrix visetop polymer insulators yet?

[@alanwhite4427]

What a great video. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@MattMorris481]

Damn I miss being a lineman. We always put line hoses and blankets on by hand.

[@TimAussem]

Another nice job Aaron Thankyou

[@bertblankenstein3738]

Glad you are on the mend. I'm glad you talked about that crossarm, that was not looking good at all.

[@tjairicciardi9747]

Fantastic video, appreciate you !!

[@art1muz13]

Love the real life video.

[@pscllc4604]

Great video bob, now that's content we like to see!

[@culbyj3665]

|ts Aaron not bob hahaha or is that a joke?

[@user990077]

yep. that's right. A coiled lead is indeed an inductor.

[@jeffreykornspan9053]

Good training video Aaron. So much easier recording your comments afterwards. Be safe brother.!

[@zillboop4687]

I really like the idea of removing another safety Hazzard from the equation i never liked the idea of having gasoline in our line trucks and I personally believe battery operated chainsaw are a bit safer anyways. I'm definitely looking forward to giving it a try myself

[@yellowlab5624]

Great video!!!👍👍

[@rodrickbourque]

Always interesting videos! Hopefully you'll be fully recovered soon! Cheers!

[@jacobpayne1917]

I love this field of work and your videos are so good bro

[@valerionunez1240]

Excelente video, aplicando las normas de seguridad, muy profesional, saludos.

[@ericjackson9047]

Awesome stuff!!!!! Thanks!

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[@cdnaudioguy]

Dental surgery sucks! Hope you are feeling better soon!

[@numbr6]

Knowing you always follow safety protocols, still watching you that close to 7.2KV line is stressful to watch. Obviously you are okay, otherwise this video would not be posted. Thanks for sharing this "lineman's view" of the work you do.

[@capnjimmy7357]

This is an awesome pov vid

[@codywright7745]

Never let a groundman send up a cutout with the door closed. All it takes is to forget to open the door up and put the topside of the stinger on and heat the line up to your grounds or potentially another worker down stream

[@jovetj]

Nice video, Aaron. Wouldn't mind some footage of the new bank and drop.

[@Bobsdecline]

I might have to go out that way Monday! If I do, I'll grab a quick video

[@mmcdonald9072]

Stay safe brother.

[@unwired1281]

👊👍good video. Good luck with the chompers 🦷🦷🦷

[@Bobsdecline]

Thanks! 👊👊 Can't wait to food again 😔🥴

[@emocpr]

Great video ☝

[@Bobsdecline]

Thanks 🤝

[@linehandibew6205]

Bud have them make a cutter for automatic sleeves. Same concept as a plumbers pipe cutter. They have us remove autos and install compression sleeves on our primary. I currently use a sawzall but it gets a little dicey 😂😉. So instead of jumping out the sleeve and cutting it on both sides and then have to insteal 2 compression sleeves and a piece of wire in the middle. I prefer to jumper it out and cut the auto in the middle bang out the waffle stopper in the middle and remove all the guts and install one compression. Would be sweet if they had a battery tool for that.

[@dustingoffron2252]

Great videos. Thank you for your work. Why do generators back feed into the lines?