Living in a Kansas Bomb Shelter While We Renovate It
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- A family in Kansas decided to buy an old AT&T Bunker and renovate it as they live in there.
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Taking the generator out is absolutely crazy
I agree, got enough power to run for a month, and he's going to limit himself to the national grid.
He may be putting in a more modern generator. OR solar/wind. Eventually you won't be able to get fossil fuels.
@@williamwinder3466 if you can afford a bunker you can afford a feul delivery.
@@RenegadeRanga fuel can go bad, so if production stops its a matter of time before all fuel is gone
Especially that Genny!! That’s an extremely expensive one, and runs off of diesel and can be switched to tri fuel. They can always make biodiesel. I agree with using solar panels, but I’d keep that diesel for emergency backup if needed
Working fine.
The message seems to be that if you want to do these old bunkers justice, you're going to need a major budget. Or else it just looks like squatting.
It’s very true. It’s a little bit like we’re Glamping. But we’ll get there
Yup I bet he spent big bucks just to buy it ,not to mention what its going to cost to fix everything
Not just budget though, it's elbow grease too 💪 that stuff is worth more than it's weight in gold.
Call it wat you wont but its squatting with your family safe and protected its still functional to survive so i wouldnt mind working a little knowing my family is safe and together with me and making our area stronger together and im sure he got other family members that help out so they have a safe place to come to
i never thought about a microwave in the restroom before.. now i can warm up a hot pocket and go #2 at the same time.. Genius!!!
Offload and reload, eh? 😄
I saw that and though WTF??? Why’s that THERE!!! Lol
Ron your shelters are top notch. I was able to go in one and I have to say, the level of quality you put into them is second to none. Everything is thought out and executed to perfection. And I don’t know if you remember or not but I actually met you in Port O Connor years ago. You answered every question I asked and you was the nicest person anyone could have the pleasure to meet. If one day I ever can afford to put in a shelter, I’m not looking anywhere else except at Atlas. Great video, great shelters, and a great person in general.
Thanks 😊
I have been watching the videos for a few months then looked at the website. I had some questions and called the number. Guess who answered the phone? Ron! I recognized his voice from the videos. I was a little shocked to have the man himself on the line but I got through my questions and Ron ran down my list with answers. When the boss answers the phone it means something. Will be calling again to place an order once I'm done gathering financing. Thanks Ron!
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Thanks Ron for checking out our project. We are excited to finish it but it’s a big project. If anyone has any questions, ask me anything
How old is the video Ron shared?
@@austin62halo A few days old
So by renovate what does that even mean like where do you start new paint? Carpet new apliances? I dont know much about this
Bro, I'm an ex AT&T Comm/Power tech (with a penchant for bunkers and old missile silos) and am SO jealous! I've been wanting one of these for years and swore when I retired to have one. Unfortunately, by that time all the ones in good locations were taken or being resold at exorbitant markups, so one dream down the tubes. Just discovered your channel here, subbed and will be checking out your vids! Let the BINGE BEGIN!!
Y’all are members of the church, I recognized the sacred grove picture as soon as I saw it!
These underground sites were originally main repeater stations for the L3 or L5 carrier long distance(toll) facilities. It operated on buried transcontinental coaxial cables. These main repeaters were spaced along the route about 100 miles apart, with many smaller auxiliary repeaters in between. They were called "hardened routes". One cable carried thousands of phone calls! The main equipment room would of been filled with bays of amplifiers, regulators, equalizers, also LMX2 bays ( multiplexing equipment ), channel banks and group modulators. It was all so fascinatingly complex! I miss those days of the old technology! All of this was replaced by 1992 by fiber optic cables. These are historical sites.
I forgot to mention that they were owned and operated by AT&T Long Lines.
Have you ever touched on Radon levels in these shelters? living underground, the earth is always giving off poisonous gases.
Thanks for all you do for the community
I probably wouldn't get rid of the generator if it still works.
Sweet, still has that retro charm but very livable. Times like this I watch these for distraction.
What an awesome place to live…. Just to throw an opinion out there…. I like all that metal up in the ceiling …run all your vents above it and just put a drop ceiling in…
The diesel generator… I would definitely leave it there for a back up ….people would give anything to have something like that,
Control panels electric boxes ….definitely leave them there also.. that’s just a cool piece of history..
Which ever way you decide to go …it’s a piece of history all in itself… I think any of us would love to take a tour when you’re finished.
You’d never need that amount of power. It was intended to run the communication equipment
Dennis, I thought keeping the metal would give more support to the ceiling, if one is thinking of bombs.
@@Cheetoluv the metalwork is just support struts for ducting. It has zero structural strength
I heard about the AT&T bunkers but first time seeing one. I can’t imagine they’re affordable for most of us. Pretty amazing.
This looks like 60's knowledge and it would surely be a lot better today. The work that went into this was amazing.
AT&T Long Lines bunkers are the best to remodel, so many options.. There is a family in NW Iowa that owns one of these Bunkers and from what I can see from the outside it looks pretty cool.
I hope they have a lot of help remodeling their place!! I also hope they get it done soon!!
These places are really great, did some installation of equipment in one that was still operating a couple decades ago, there was only two partially filled racks left, but a enough anchor bolts in the floor for nearly 100 racks that has already been removed, it's probably a server farm now, they where already set up with ventilation and such.
Kewl that they are being used, I remember when I traveled with my Dad to many of them, When he was an orbital installer for Western Electric. I even still have some things that came off the old parts that he was replacing with updated equipment.
Amazing! I can't wait to see the progress. God bless
You have an amazing imagination. I could not even to begin to picture what you're describing doing. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished.
Pretty much everyone reading my post has passed telecom bunkers on a fairly regular basis. Many if you probably pass a few of them on the way to work. Ever seen the green boxes on the roadside that are maybe a foot tall and a few feet by a few feet in dimension? Those are entrances to telecom equipment bunkers called controlled environment vaults. They are mini switching stations used for distributing phone service to neighborhoods. They are air conditioned and humidity controlled. So watch out for one the next time you are going down a main road lined with subdivisions.
this was an awesome video hopefully theres more parts
I think you should finish some painting and decor projects. It would provide your family with a feeling of normalcy. 😇
Wish I had bought one of these AT&T sites years ago in the South.
Thanks for the tour! Cheers!
Looks like some great rooms for a massive climbing wall and fitness area lol
Imagine how cool it would be to own something like this during an apocalypse i know it would suck being stuck in a box for a few years but it would definitely be a unique experience
I hope we never have to find out. But will certainly be happy we have it if it does
Much better than having to wear 10,000,000 SPF sunblock like the rest of the population. 300,000,000 will say this guy is an idiot until the S*** is about to hit the fan. Then 300,000,000 will be banging on the door to get in.
A few years? .. What you expecting to wait that long for?
@@paladinsmith7050 if a nuclear fallout happens you would have to wait a few years before its safe to go outside again
@@goldenlegend4536 It's only a month, not 4+ years.
That was super cool!!! So much history!!
looks like it will be real cozy with that HUGE amount of space, hope they can finish the interior before the apocalypse kicks off
It’s really a five year project. Hopefully the powers that be can keep their hands off the triggers until then
Putin is about to loose his marbles so this guy better work real fast.
It’s awesome as it is, but when it’s a home it will be amazing.
We think so too
I'm really glad the microwave in the bathroom was explained, I was wondering about it.
We're already halfway to this point with our basement digouts, all we need to do is start making bunkers haha ! Great video by the way
Big bunker, a lots to do again but lots is done. Is perfect for 3 family not only 5 people. Interesting video today, like always 😉
Wow this is like a vault from fallout. Very good. This must have been a big build when it was originally constructed.
Dude keep the generator. Always have power that way.
Wow ! I wish I had one of those !
It was a 7 year dream of ours that we never gave up on. Now the renovation is the continuation of that dream.
@@UndergroundLiving Being a Cold War baby I was 9 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I was terrified, today I’m not terrified, but scared. I live about 70 miles from DC and 30 miles from secondary targets. I’m now 68 with a wife and kids and while I have no bunker I have a two story house a deep basement and have a bunker of sorts down there. I’m not throwing in the towel. I figure if we can get through the first 72 hours we will make. God bless, stay safe. 👍💪🙏🕊🇺🇸
People need these now more than ever. I wish our government would make bunkers for us because I can’t afford one.
I would love to have a bunker like that!
I'm in Kansas and need one!
AT&T "project office" or "long lines facility"
Very nice.
Those AT & T bunkers were massive, just from curiosity Ron but can you build this style of bunker?
Cool as video mate have fun!
Ron, This is the first video that left me feeling baffled. 😜Love the bunker so far. 👍👍🕊️🙏💟🚫☢️☣️
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I'd love to see the progress one year out.
Really cool shelter I only wish I could afford a shelter for my family. Looks like a lot of work hopefully with all the war going on its not to late !!!
He has a awesome bunker only thing is it takes lots of power to keep it running
Please reconsider removing the generator, one day you will regret that decision. Plus if you ever want to sell the bunker that generator set will be a major selling point.
That is ludicrous in my opinion generators help to restore power
@@thomaspowers1630 I don't care what you think. I made a comment directed at the owner of the bunker. Unless you are that person. I was not commenting to you. That generator if it worked should have been left in place. If it did not work it should have been repaired or replaced with an adequate sized functioning new unit. Have a nice day.
Wow, Shannon is having a meltdown…
@@KJ-od8wq Now but you will be soon.
@@RR98guy
“I know you are but what am I?”
Yikes, Shannon needs to change her name to Karen.
I would have kept it operational and make living space around what makes it a bunker.
Wow. I wouldn't mind living in one. But I'm sure the price tag is high. Ty Atlas.👊
Love the idea!
Very impressive!
Thank you for the video.
Ron how do you find these bunkers for sale across the United States? Do you know the prices for the 2 other at&t bunkers
I would install TVs horizontally with live feeds from cameras top side to simulate windows.
More cow bells for the bunker.
Just a suggestion. ;)
Nice, I am impressed. Cool way to live, wondering how your kids feel about living there.
Great video!👌
it will be great after work done
Just watched a clip from a Ukrainian village where the people were preparing for russian troops, building a makeshift bunker of logs. With your knowhow maybe you could give some advice on how to make one fast of commonly available materials, logs, concrete, dry boards, bricks....
Ukraine is a cesspool of Nato interference. Vlad isn't the bad guy here. Don't be on the same side as Biden and the lefty press and big tech.
@@goodcitizen4587 I asked a professional to do a humanitarian thing for average people in a rural village. Did I mention who's part I'm taking in this? I can answer you, humans!
@@goodcitizen4587 Hold on how can you have a name like Good Citizen yet call other people Ukrainians for example a Cesspool? The people of Ukraine did not ask for this they did not start this . You Idiot !!!
If this was my place, I would use that lift to lower down groceries; just because I could.
If you have the metal still, a word to the wise, never throw out the metal! It is a valuable resource when things go really bad. Or you can use it to barder for other needed items.
The Swiss make the best air systems you have stated that in Pryor videos
@ 13:56, there is a Benjamin Electric Horn right there in the middle of all the electrical boxes.
Cubby for cupboard, cubby is used for cubby house or kids play house in Australia.
I wish to afford to buy one of these AT&T and renovate it due to my family needs.
Ron there is also one for sale just outside of Mt Vernon Ohio
Just wait until its done, it'll be priceless.
Sweet!
Living underground while farming on the surface makes a lot of sense.
Very cool place to get.Invest in some Vitamin D type lights.And outside getaway for sanity 👍🙏
love to see the police try to break down that door for a search warrant.
Hah! I’m from Indiana and I’ve been here about a year ago, that is - to the surface entrance building. There was a van parked outside and a mail box at the driveway, so I figured someone was living inside and I would get shot if I poked around. Bad thing about owning a bunker is a bunch of people like checking out bunkers! There is one just like it here in Indiana, as well as a few newer designs.
Awesome 😎👍
Nice video, BUT i as an non native American English speaker, misses the possibility to use the auto generated subtitles.... Pls can you make it accessible? 🙏🙏🙏🙏
That is cool would be nice to have some thing like that........
VERY COOL
Dude if that generator runs that is a bad ass unit it is a 12v71 and truck guys are always looking for a v12 detroit
Does the bunker owner have his own TH-cam channel? I'd love to follow the progress.
👍👍👍 but Sir, what are the methods and precautions for ventilation from top surface for survival ( specially from wind and etc) after nuclear blast also regarding electricity either generator or solar systems ? I think solar systems are not suitable.
That's very cool would great to live in a bunker especially in todays world
Ron, at the 7:49 time mark feet, in the caption, was spelled feat.
Why would you take out the generator? I would make sure that worked and stayed. If the grid goes down what is your plan for power? Candles?
Nice
My dream home.....
I'd like to see how it is today, after a year.
He uses it as a home but I don't understand why removing everything that makes it a bunker, in a situation of need it would be a home but also a bunker, removing the generator I don't understand, they don't make it like that anymore!
Best of Luck to You ... $$$$$
I would leave the generator in place. These units never go bad and its nice to have a free backup power system. So far its starting to look like home. With all of that land they should instal as decent solar power system.
He must have a very understanding wife to live like this until each section is finished.
That emergency escape does not look very well protected. I did not see a blast door protecting the bunker. I would also hope these sites have been taken off of Russia's hit list since they have been decommissioned from the emergency comms system. But from what I see is happening in Ukraine the Russians don't give a damn about the civilian population.
Not true. Kiev is standing and operating quite nicely. If he was that bad of a guy it wouldn't be.
@UndergroundLiving : You have been truly blessed to have this nice place as your home. I live in Kansas and I never knew about the AT&T Bunkers. It will take a lot of time and much patience to accomplish all the renovations but won't it be wonderful l when you are finally done?
God bless you and your family!
Need any more labor? I would go to sleep happy working with people like you.
and you'd know where the bunker is, wouldn't you? though that never crossed your mind, ofc...
@@MidnightSvn The bunkers are publicly posted on TH-cam. I don’t think anyone is gonna cry over some extra muscle and construction skills
How many sq ft is this shelter? I ordered a video years ago that showed many of these communication centers that were for sale.. You have a very cool place..
One of these was on the market in my area a couple years ago on 10 acres for 1.5 mil. Did I miss what they are doing for power when the grid goes down? He said they were taking the generator out.
Converting the lighting to LED will drastically lower the power requirement for a bunker this size. Minimal need for heating or cooling, compared with a house on the surface, the main power draw would be ventilation fans.
The original generator(s) were also rated to run the entire communications network ( at least until the next bunker re-boosted the signal). Domestic requirement could be met by a good size solar array with a battery bank, with grid connection as initial backup .
In the event of SHTF, a decent diesel generator, probably 7200w tradesmen type, would probably be sufficient for most needs, and is tiny, compared with the original, both in size and fuel consumption.
Maybe have a place to grow things indoors.
I think I leave the metal in ceiling for extra support.
Just stumbled on this channel so pardon my newbie question. What is the water and power source for these bunkers (in general) in case of a nuclear attack?
Ex ATT power tech here... All have a well and septic (or cess pool/lagoon) onsite and are powered by one or more 225 kw diesel turbine engines.
I looked into them but they aren’t secure enough. I won’t tell the vulnerabilities, but those AT&T sites are better than missilery sites because the only contamination is diesel and PCB’s.
You said that there's bunkers for sale in California
and Nevada,do you have any information on how I can check them out?
Google them
Also want to know
I did videos on both of them
What I would give to have one of those.
I would live in won of your Bom shelters. Or two put together. 642
Is there a part 2 to this renovation?
I AM A BIT CONFUSED AMAZING BUNKER WITH SYSTEMS BEYOND SPEC. AND SOMEONE BUYS IT STARTS BREAKING UP THE SYSTEMS THAT FOR A OFFGRID SHELTER WOULD BE GOOD TO KEEP . POWER , WATER, AIR. I THINK THE GREATEST EXAMPLE WAS WHEN HE SAID "THIS PANEL TELLS YOU WHAT IS OR NOT WORING IN THE ENTIRE PLACE" WE WILL BE TAKING THAT OUT. wt ACCTUAL h
The only bad thing I can come up with about living in a bunker is that someone could weld the door shut, block off the air intake and wait. Occupants would die, unseal it and take the supplies. It wouldn't be hard to find tunnels with a metal detector.
How in the world do you even find one of these for sale? Quite impressive with a lot of charm
It’s not easy to find them. I searched all over and just started calling owners until we found one who was willing to work with us (the previous owner holds the note after we made a sizable down payment)
@@UndergroundLiving That's fascinating! The fruits of your labor are paying off in real time. I think there is only a handful on earth who have the missile silo living bragging rights!
@@FloridaBikerJP Yes, however there were never missiles in our facility as it wasn’t built for that. This facility was just used as a communication Bunker.