Unclogging Frozen Culvert Ice Dam

I do not encourage anyone to enter culverts, unclog anything, or enter flooded areas as it can easily become deadly without the proper training
I unclog drains for fun in my spare time (I have been trained in culvert inspections for years with private co.) and I am osha trained.
Exploring anything abandoned can be dangerous or deadly without experience. I don't encourage anyone to enter any abandoned structures. Not only is safety a concern, but often times its illegal, and when possible I seek out permission from the owner or local police. I simply go to document its history before it's gone forever and I leave things the way I find them. I only take pictures and only leave footprints. I assume all the risks and responsibility before doing this. Please don't attempt to do this on your own. There could be nails, asbestos, falling concrete, soft floors, animals, or other hazards. Thanks for watching.
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[@sarahs.245]

Culvert hard mode: when the water itself is the blockage

[@Cernumospete]

Hell mode: When the culvert is the block.

[@JonathanLeonard-fs5bv]

Haha love it

[@sanguiniusthegreat7098]

top comment

[@Terratomere]

@@Cernumospete Impossible mode: When the block is the culvert.

[@ezrazander]

@@Terratomere when there is no culvert

[@13booch]

This man’s dedication to keeping water moving is unmatched.

[@ne0n1880]

and his addiction with whirlpools ;)

[@unnamedchannel1237]

I often flush the toilet when I am done

[@IsiahTomas]

Water's top advocate: This guy.

[@evando2006]

You're not kidding. I filled up my ice cube tray and just as I was going to put it in the freezer, post 10 showed up and slapped it out of my hands!

[@anon-san2830]

@@evando2006 and said "stop right there you bloody beaver!"

[@customerreview9853]

"We got water!!!" Lol love it post10 ! keep doing what you do, your efforts do not go unnoticed at least on youtube!

[@wuhanbiruSux]

you're having too much fun!

[@kellyjoiner4418]

@G P Haha yeah 🌞

[@ngocinhhuynh8608]

​aă

[@antonisautos8704]

Ah yes when I wanna just watch some content not be berated with sponsor messages and a bunch of crap. Just a guy out there doing the best he can to make society better off.

[@russs7574]

Precisely....and one of the biggest reasons I like this channel? No politics.

[@bdw7254]

He’s just doing what I wish I had time to do

[@norytosh]

This channel never loses its fun!

[@J.Howard]

Agreed...

[@nonlamesniper]

This ice is not comfortable - at all!

[@WangleLine]

Yeah!!! I'm always so excited when he uploads a new video

[@kellyjoiner4418]

@Fish Bowl Exactly 👍🌞

[@ronmcmartin4513]

@Fish Bowl--Whaddaya mean? He showed-off his New Rake last year! ( ;>D)

[@casbrin9373]

You know how beavers hate the sound of running water...I think post 10 hates the sound of a silent culvert. He's like the inverse beaver.

[@ForTheBirbs]

Any post 10 video is an instant stress reliever. Go the mighty post 1o with rake, fire axe and "slushie scoop"! Thanks for your usual degrees C conversions too!

[@courtneyw753]

It’s a stress reliever until I see him crawling inside a culvert and then I get claustrophobia and have to skip to the end 🥶

[@frostyfrost4094]

You forgot Ghost 10

[@nonlamesniper]

Post10? More like Bob Rost10!

[@boomer63]

Stress reliever until he starts scraping ice. Thats like nails on a chalk board to me 🤣

[@limweicyan4536]

Damn right!

[@sean_b_drummer]

After years of watching your videos, I know that safety is a top priority, but you REALLY should have worn eye protection for this one. 😬👍🏽

[@sunnypete]

And gloves!!!!

[@X3N0SanRok]

Remember to wrap it before you tap it.

[@topgazza]

Well, that was different. Who thought ice could be so fascinating? Post did and it was. Excellent satisfying video as usual. Thank you

[@MisFakapek]

Im more surprised he is not wearing any gloves with that axe at - 6C. He is not a human for sure!

[@Me-qp8vz]

@@MisFakapek I know right@ where I live the lowest temp in the last 100 years was -2c... and no we have never seen snow.

[@preciadoalex123]

Watching ice fly out every time you use the pickaxe is just as satisfying as whirlpools

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

Yes

[@maryjenkins8205]

So interesting, I personally have never seen snow, so it’s mind boggling to me. 😊

[@pandeemonium]

Take a small holiday and go see some!!!

[@SaimesierP]

I could never live somewhere that doesn't have all 4 seasons

[@jaredkjones1]

You ain't missing nothing. Winter is awful...every year it's harder to make it through til spring and takes a piece of my soul with it.

[@kellyjoiner4418]

Being from Florida and Georgia I haven't seen much. I wouldn't mind visiting, but definitely would not want to live somewhere that had an actual winter....no offense to states that do lol. I don't like cold 🥶🌞

[@Maalstrom]

A good shovelling can be very satisfying.

[@rogernatale6953]

You do more work than the township people do they should hire

[@MrPolkaParty]

Damn dude that was incredibly impressive .... great job ..... keep up the tireless work ..... all the power to you my friend

[@dudeofdixie]

Seeing you constantly and continuously go out and do good is a wave of spiritual bolstering for me. Thank you for always doing good.

[@Yinzzy656]

Agreed!

[@thandiwolfe813]

Brings a shovel, but still uses feet to clear ice chips. Classic Post 10, love it!

[@TacoStacks]

this guy does it all

[@MGiordano]

So do you!

[@ghostboy259]

Please stay safe Post! would hate for some ice to come up and catch you in the eye!

[@mackyjack3929]

Yeah should really have some type of eye protection

[@Magicdfox]

dude how are you out there without gloves getting wet and then just pushing through. as someone from texas we saw a brief five minutes of snowing and I spent the entire day inside freezing my ass off it felt like. props to you man

[@wb5648]

Just moved to texas last Nov. I can vouch for normally high humid temps. Feels like you never dry off.

[@lukasreiser4669]

This work is exhausting, I think he will even sweat

[@kruger2035]

We kind of get used to it up north. Yeah, it's cold, but after time the body adapts. Many of us wonder how people in the south deal with the heat and humidity. I don't even want to be outside it's so hot and sticky in the summer. I'm sure people get used to that too. I am surprised myself that he wasn't wearing gloves. That can be dangerous. He can always go to his vehicle and warm up though. I live in PA so it's a bit warmer than Maine, but it's no joke when we get over a foot of snow with ice.

[@MrJJandJim]

@@kruger2035 Man, I was born and raised in the South and I STILL can't deal with the hot humid summer weather! Edit: Actually, I just remembered we got ice cold sweet tea!

[@SaimesierP]

Yes I would be worried about frostbite

[@jasonreed7522]

Fun fact, flowing water can freeze, or more accurately, while moving water cant freeze, water at the edge of a pipe (any solid surface) is technically always stationary and can freeze. Even before my brother took fluid dynamics my dad told us this from his time in a volunteer fire department and how in the winter the hoses would slowly freeze inward and cut off flow on them.

[@post.10]

In the right situation a river can turn the frazil ice which is basically a snowcone consistency flow that can freeze

[@lukasreiser4669]

It just depends on how cold it is. There is no river in Antarctica, I guess.

[@mantailuaa]

@@lukasreiser4669 There are two big rivers in Antarctica and the water flows in them.

[@lukasreiser4669]

@@mantailuaa Ok, there are a hundred, so we learned something and I wanted to say: There is no river in Antarctica in the wintertime, I guess.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

It's also the relation with laminar flow

[@Asuka_02_13]

Perfect timing for my good night video in bed ^^ Greetings from Germany , always nice , interesting and relaxing videos

[@lollymadonna]

I don't consider myself claustrophobic until I see you climbing through a culvert like that. I get physically sick and have to look away. I have no idea how you do that without fear. I really admire you.

[@2070paradigmshift]

Just think of all the brand new content coming up in thawing season. You've been on a roll lately, Post10!

[@Vi_Per]

Hello from the Russia man! When I see your videos I can't stop thinking like "cold water, ice, opned lower back" be careful man, please do not freeze! And thanks for the content mate, it's beautiful!

[@hestheMaster]

So entertaining to watch in the comfort of my nice warm home!🏠The axe of power strikes again!🪓⚡ Mission accomplished!

[@stressrelaxmusic8869]

The sounds inside that culvert are great!

[@marissamellow8129]

Post ten love your videos like always. Your so much fun to watch and u do so many different things. Your amazing. Stay warm and safe Love ya postie

[@russs7574]

If only it were bigger, you could make one hell of a doo-wop recording inside that pipe.

[@brayencastillo4570]

It’s 2:18 am and I’m watching someone unblock this frozen masterpiece, I love it.

[@joannecraft-lane8660]

That was SO cool to watch! I've never seen a culvert frozen over like that. I really love your channel, thanks for posting this!

[@bengolding1551]

These videos are just so awesome to watch. Wish I had more accessible culverts (and snow!!) here in South-East UK. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@lilmouseygirl79]

Hey remember when you did the 36 hour stay in the culvert? And you had the propane heater? Could you block the other end of the culvert and pump heat in there to melt the ice? Would make for a cool time lapse🤷🏻‍♀️. I was thinking on the other end you could build a platform above the ice for the heater to sit on 🤷🏻‍♀️....ot might work?

[@hazythestoner2154]

I really like that idea. lol sadly but honestly I would watch ice melt not in real time but I don't think I would need it to be to fast? hope post 10 sees this and likes it too :)

[@kntnt5006]

Blocking off one end of the culvert would probably be dangerous. If a spark went off you could have a potential bomb

[@lilmouseygirl79]

@@kntnt5006 obviously you would vent it as you wouldn't want gas building up but close off enough so it retains heat. You could also use an alternate heat source

[@stevegoodwin9067]

Can this guy get an award for going above and beyond?

[@BlommaCult]

I'm interested in the psychology behind why your channel is so satisfying to watch. Something about clearing away stuff that jams things up... an orderly mind might find your videos incredibly destressing. I know I do.

[@russs7574]

Let me ask you. When was the last time you heard Post make any sort of comment that could in any way be interpreted as political in nature? Exactly, and that one of the attractions.

[@BlommaCult]

@@russs7574 well, yes, that too... such a breathing space. I found myself watching his videos to tune out and clear away negatiuve energy that's so rampant out there... especially at bedtime. Very good point.. Although part of me is thinking, "I should be doing more physical work and not just watch someone else doing it" 😂Another one that seem very saitsfying to watch are Horse Ferrier videos... similarly about restoring something to balance and good order or healthy functionality... and to your point, also apolitical.

[@kungfuhskull]

I believe this could be an sort of ASMR (when something hearing , seeing or feeling is really satisfying - beginning on a low level up to getting goose bumps in a positive way) - especially the parts, when water starts flowing or begins to flow more

[@BlommaCult]

@@kungfuhskull could be. Very ASMR… that ice and water too.

[@SaltyNationalist]

WoW Postie.. So glad you're out doing what you do.. An old fella like myself would have my back going into massive spasms trying to get into tiny spaces like that.. Much respect from South Carolina..👋😉👌

[@MonkeyJedi99]

My back twinges with phantom pain just watching this!

[@martz1191]

Yes, breaking stuff is fun, even when ouch's are involved.

[@navykeef]

He doesn’t dress for the cold like I dress for the cold. He’s dressing like it’s 50 degrees out!

[@AscendantDreams]

hello friend, for the last 2 months i have been watching you video's before i go to sleep, and i got to say i have some deep respect for your work and ambition, not many people like you in this world hope you realize that, i hope you can keep enjoying this hobby as long as you can and i wish you the best, greetings from a friend from the other side of the world.💖

[@chriscooper654]

As ever, satisfying drainage, plus an interesting lesson in cold-weather hydrology. Many thanks, post 10.

[@roybal1975]

dude that sucked that you couldn't turn the axe around I was rollin lmaoo

[@ashredfern8507]

i just imagine a policemen looking into the culvert at that point your in there facing outward chopping away with an axe lol and him going, "sir, what are you doing?" 😂 and you replying "im clearing a culvert!" 😄

[@matthewgarza2564]

Plz wear eye protection when breaking ice like this

[@jensensundance2418]

My dude came through with 3 videos in 1 hr - Good looking out Posty

[@Frankybroadcast]

I'm so glad the KZbin gods directed me to this channel. I'm hooked on Post10's videos. When they pop up in my notifications, I click right away.

[@cleanwillie1307]

How long before it freezes again? I admit it's entertaining but it seems rather Sisyphean.

[@canolie]

Omg. I don't know which one to watch first. He just dropped 2 videos. It's Christmas all over again 🥰

[@mef12727]

We have to keep this guy safe. He's a gem.

[@sandal_thong8631]

Damn those beavers! They're now using snow and ice!

[@philanna38]

I swear he has lava running through his veins. I'm freezing just watching him. LOL. Great vid as always. ❤❤

[@l4xx03luyf6l0to]

You should wear safety glasses when chopping ice.

[@daveo2821]

20 years from now you’ll be saying: “remember when I used to be able to crawl in pipes to unclog them”!😀

[@badcornflakes6374]

20 years from now, you'll be on your rocker! 😁

[@penguin82875]

You really should be wearing safety glasses for that

[@lancer525]

Interesting how the first bit of ice chips you were clearing from the culvert acted like frazzil ice and clumped up just outside the culvert...

[@wb5648]

Anyone else get thirsty watching this? I wana drink some ice cold ground water slushy stuff

[@kellyjoiner4418]

Coors came to my mind 😆, but I actually could use a glass of ice water now that you mentioned it 😂🌞

[@donaldgarner3986]

Friends: "Hey Post; you wanna do something this weekend?" Post: "Cant...got stuff to do..." Stuff to do:

[@Cat91Lover]

You're a good person doing all of this. Very entertaining too, so thanks for sharing! 😊

[@MathewHammond1]

99.9% of humans: wow that’s a tiny pipe I’m not gonna crawl in that and possibly get stuck. Post 10: hold my beer and lemme grab my axe

[@martindunlop9416]

Isn't it "hold my rake, watch this" ? Lol

[@fazdoll]

Wait, black window spiders survive sub-freezing winters? I should go look that up.

[@derpy9800]

He smashed the axe so hard my phone fell on my face

[@BinarySecond]

This just reminds me of how wild it will have been for the various metal ages to occur around the globe. You're minding your own business with a rock axe and some dude with a bronze axe just brains you completely.

[@lnr12241]

Should have safety glasses on hitting ice with an ax. Ever get ice in your eye? ? ? Stings like crazy if it's small. Lose your eye if it's big enough

[@xyzabc1936]

Admiro tú trabajo, pero en el frío, en ese hielo si que yo no aguantaría, soy más de verano. Pero excelente tu trabajo .

[@clairefunnell8481]

Hi 👋Postie. Something really nice watching 👀 that water flow. Does the DOT clean all culverts in the winter? Just curious. What state are you in? There's a major snowstorm coming on the 17th. Really love your videos. Stay warm.

[@jimmybrown8225]

Welcome to the Hoover dam. I will be your dam guide. If you have any dam questions please feel free to ask.

[@MrFruitgum]

I'm off to the comments section to learn more about Physics and Fluid Dynamics 😀😀

[@antonioblocker3292]

Hold up did this guy just say Black Widows? as in spiders..........wtf is he doing in there does he have a death wish

[@themodman3381]

i hear people in minnesota wear shorts until it reaches below 40 fahrenheit... incredible, are you guys the same way?

[@darkdweller1986]

post 10 videos never fail to amaze and inspire me keep up the wonderful work.. rest assured that we will continue to support you

[@mokimmy6457]

I didn’t think I’d ever like a tool more than Mr. Rake! But I’d have to admit Mr. Axe is pretty fun! Thanks for another great video 👍🏼

[@dontewells9051]

I would imagine that freezing cold sharp crystals wouldn't feel good

[@TheVegardH]

My eyes flinched when you started chopping the ice, please use protective glasses when doing this.

[@RBrown-fw3ez]

Please ware safety glasses when chipping ice. We can’t afford to lose you to serious injury.

[@steavf9455]

I'd bring a hatchet with me next time if I were you. It's smaller than an age so it'll be easier to swing,plus you'll be able to turn it around :)

[@kiorde]

It was fun to watch, but was there really a point in doing this? Now the water is exposed and will freeze and stop the flow. Before it was insulated and continued to run.

[@catz_crazy6672]

Im from Pennsylvania and I say 45 degrees is warm anything below 28 is 🥶

[@brucewilliams8714]

Wow, Post. This is like a TV thriller. We know the ending but how does he get there? Does he fall in? Do frozen fingers drop off? Stay tuned, folks. Post will fix it! As you can see, I found this truly exciting. Thanks from a summery Australia

[@Yeest540]

They way you said "we got water" sounded like you were searching for days and dying of thirst xD

[@reenajones8257]

Post 10 if you look at the culvert on the right side you have a perfect big big heart rock I collect heart rocks that is the biggest heart rock I have ever seen you are so lucky dear have a great day but be careful we all love you we don’t want you to get hurt hugs and that heart is with you

[@stevewilliams8590]

If Post10 was on the Titanic with his ax that iceberg never would have stood a chance.

[@loraphillips2385]

I think the reason it's so fun to watch you do whatever you happen to be doing is because your reactions are so genuine and you are so into what you're doing. Nothing is scripted and it's obvious you're having fun! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@HercadosP]

Also because I am not the one freezing my ass and hands off doing it, so there's also that!

[@ThisReactiverse]

You northerners are wild, much respect lol that's just too dam cold for me!

[@monkunderground4244]

Бобры льдом трубу забили? Ты смотри какие они негодники...

[@gushollahbackatya1765]

I thought the title was: "Unclogging frozen Culver's ice cream" 😁

[@TheDjnauj]

do you get paid to do this? I hate snow, ice, and cold weather. will never go through all that for free.

[@lesliegarrett69]

I can't believe you don't wear gloves. not just for the cold but for blisters too.

[@russs7574]

*Spiders inside culvert* Here comes that crazy human again.

[@JohnSmith-nh2xl]

Post10 is more American than most Americans. You can truly see how much he cares about the environment. Definitely needs some waterproof winter gloves.

[@justinspriggs2979]

You are exactly what i imagine Steve Irwin would be if he chose culvert maintenance instead if animals. Love it

[@vishesh1688]

All ya need is hammer of thor 😂

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

Please start wearing gloves before you lose a finger to frostbite! Otherwise another great video!

[@akosfest9525]

Hello, do not forget to wear eye protection. Ice can be very dangerous as you hit it.

[@Rustydymon]

Wow! A time traveler from the old pioneer days, I’m sure.

[@sharipierce392]

Love all your videos! Safety glasses will protect your eyes when chipping away at ice. Don’t want you to get hurt.

[@PendragonDaGreat]

Yeah, Ice shards are no fun, and what if he chipped a rock or the culvert? Always wear eye pro when making chips, whether at the lathe, CNC, in the forest, or anywhere else.

[@the009]

As someone who has had and eye injury I can attest, I do not do anything now without my eye protection on!

[@mavisspearhead1742]

pmpl. you do get yourself into some tight spots, lol you will get yourself stuck one of these days, lol

[@Rustydymon]

If there was an apocalypse, I’d want Post 10 in my camp!

[@IMJAFO2]

Is there any Culverts that Post 10 CANNOT do??

[@cassidywest5539]

It's an ice dam and it's a nice dam :P

[@offgridamps]

This is really uncomfortable on my knees, but continues to clear the pipe 👏🏻👏🏻

[@geraldinebennett8321]

Ouch, ouch! Oh, I did feel for you Post! You were in such uncomfortable positions but at the same time, really enjoying yourself! Fun to watch! Thanks.

[@dennislevenson2298]

You should be wearing safety glasses when chopping the ice

[@vanharting5818]

your New England work ethic is admirable

[@wcresponder]

Moving water doesn't generate heat. Get your facts straight.

[@Salted_Fysh]

Please wear googles as protective equipment when clearing ice.