My engineering professor has told me a lot about these power grid structures and I got to say man, props to you for having the courage to work in a dangerous field like this, I really respect the people that do this type of work. :)
Great video man! My kid is at NLC in Oroville right now and digging it…about 4 weeks left. He is doing this (change out) right now there and told me to watch this video so I know what the heck he's talking about! Thanks!
this job looks really tough and complicated,every step is to ensure the satefy.good job man! and glad to see those insulators supplied by us are put into use here. If anyone needs insulators,just contact me.
I gotta tip my hat off to you guys, yall are bad asses!!! Gaffing hurts. no matter what man says about it, every minute youre up there your shins scream. I work with cable and gaffing isn't used 100% of the time sometimes we have to and other times its optional
I'd like to have one of those handing from my ceiling for decoration not that long though, maybe like 4 limbs of it hehe. I realy like the way they look lol. Also, Well done!
Thank you brothers for all that you do for all of us. Have a blessed, safe, and loving day. Remember that I love you forever xs infinity AND E=Mc2 but Almighty God loves you even more then that though. Loving you all. Asalaam ☮️ peace
As tough as this is on a nice sunny day, think of having to do this in the middle the night, in an ice storm with below zero wind chills and having to use your hammer to break the ice off the pole on the way up. We all take power and the guys that keep it on for granted.
Sad Winter you guys are lucky now you have bucket truck when i start as a lineman it was done all be hand like instal pot with a gin pole and a set off rope block and no running hand line just the hand line pull a cross arm with your hand line work for contractor not and eazy job i learn the hard way or the highway loll but love my job i was lucky that didnt got burn but i got 2 bad knee now but im ok and alway be carfull if you wont to be and old man like me loll
Well said dude....you did it the hard way but i really beleve that when you think of it now you'll be like "great memories" . I just hope i'll say that too when i retired. Im only 26 years old so i still have so many things to learn in order to be a great lineman.
Sad Winter hi im glad you love your job and your the one who do your protection when you work on live line or even dead line its always danger out in the field like indution or backfeeding on the line
I went to volta line school in Oregon and we didn’t get to use a ladder we got to lean out and do that shit from the pole and we are timed! I got up the pole and all done in 12 min and we had to drop the glass all the way to the ground and put one more on and pin them back up by the horseshoe
Still looks weird, seeing you fellas climbing using spurs... Hardwood poles here in Australia don't allow us to do that. We're on pole platforms. I'm not sure how we'd tackle a H-frame transmission structure without EWPs though. Interesting video, thanks for posting :-)
Looks a lot higher than a typical 35'-40' pole. Definitely a job for slim/fit people. Too much work to change out that insulator. Call in the bucket truck!
It is a lot of work and a bucket truck would be easier. However, when (insert natural disaster here) wipes out power for multiple states around you and every single bucket truck is already being used, you'll be glad that individual linepeople are trained in how to scale up a pole and do needed repairs without a bucket. :-D
Not only what William said, but if roads or right of ways are no go good, a crew can hoof in and change out components. First few steps of guys love to get on their hooks anyway. The kind of guys that make it on crews who deal with H's are pretty apt anyway, climbing is second nature.
this is a terrifying job. i hate heights, can you explain to me clearly about the insulator that you are installing, what is it made of and how does it work? why is it designed that way coz i ussually see the common porcelain ones
God, my eyes were buggin out and I was threatening to get slightly dizzy, just lookin at the view when he was climbing the pole. :\ LOL I don't think I could ever do this job; way to freaked about heights.
i've watched your video sir, you used 2 safety straps nice sir im a lineman too here in philippines (meralco) we're using only 1 strap... i will use 2 straps now...thanks...take care always
I know this is 10 years old but I just wanted to say. I'm 15 years old and thinking about making this my job when I get out of high school. I will be 18 by then and I would rather join a lineman school than go to college. Mind I ask how old you were when you started school there? And how long did it take you to get a job after finishing? Also. Fantastic video.
I was 23 when I went to line school. It’s a great trade as long as your willing to work all weather and holidays and can’t get yelled at without taking it personal. It took me 3 months to get on at the utility that I live within. I had a cap at 6 months before I was going to look for a job out of state. But I’ve been at my utility now for 10 Years and am a troubleman now and couldn’t be happier.
Gotta love that hesitation on the square knot. I always have to tell myself right over left...left over right lol
Pretty sure he tied two thief knots. Not a square was tied that day lol 😂
Mmiitthh same
bro same shit here lmao
Being a lineman is the best thing ever ! I am a lineman too for the last 8 years.
Lineman rocks...from Saudi Arabia.
My engineering professor has told me a lot about these power grid structures and I got to say man, props to you for having the courage to work in a dangerous field like this, I really respect the people that do this type of work. :)
Awesome video. You looked super confident up there. Being a cable TV "lineman" I get to see some of this stuff only during easement pole breaks.
A profession to most certainly be proud of. Thanks for this great video. The amount of safety gear nowadays is amazing.
You sir and everyone who dose that work are one of a kind thank you for keeping our power on...
2/3/23 this is the most incredible job I’ve ever seen anyone ever do. This man is the definition of a professional.
Thank you so much. I have so much respect for what you do. Thanks to you I can do the things I want. You are the one making the world spin.
Very cool!! I never knew what a lineman did until now! I'd love to give something like this a try. Thank you for sharing this video with us!
I came here because I love insulators haha thanks for the video man!! those bells would look great in my collection!
That was really interesting to watch - poetry in motion!
Great video man! My kid is at NLC in Oroville right now and digging it…about 4 weeks left. He is doing this (change out) right now there and told me to watch this video so I know what the heck he's talking about! Thanks!
Awesome!!!... Amazing works.. everything you had did by yourself..
Nice point of view video. It makes me appreciate the difficulty of performing line maintenance.
this job looks really tough and complicated,every step is to ensure the satefy.good job man! and glad to see those insulators supplied by us are put into use here. If anyone needs insulators,just contact me.
Weber Chu I need some insulators I’ll trade you ?
Hanging off a ladder, that’s hanging off a cross arm!! You power cats are crazy! I’m happy working right at about 30 feet! Mad Respect for you guys!
Is he still hooked to the pole if the ladder goes or no?
Wow I want to do that but I need to get in better shape,lose my fear of hights,and get ball of steel.and thank u for help keep the power on stay safe.
got all the respect in the world for you guys
I can't wait to attend the 2022 lineman program!!!
Much Trust! Trust in your team, your gear and your abilities!
GLAD YOU ARE DOING IT AND NOT ME , SCAREY
Cant tell you how badly I want some of those insulators..
I gotta tip my hat off to you guys, yall are bad asses!!! Gaffing hurts. no matter what man says about it, every minute youre up there your shins scream. I work with cable and gaffing isn't used 100% of the time sometimes we have to and other times its optional
Well Done!! thanks for the share
Thanks for sharing your experience! Doing some research before I head out to NLC. Any advice on making my schooling easier on myself?
Awesome video id love to have a job like this
Telco worker: should I grab my ladder or my hooks?
Power lineman: yes
I'd like to have one of those handing from my ceiling for decoration not that long though, maybe like 4 limbs of it hehe. I realy like the way they look lol.
Also, Well done!
It's a hobby collecting them. There are tons of them on Ebay.
Thank you brothers for all that you do for all of us.
Have a blessed, safe, and loving day. Remember that I love you forever xs infinity AND E=Mc2 but Almighty God loves you even more then that though.
Loving you all.
Asalaam ☮️ peace
Awesome! Just fucking awesome! Thank Heaven somebody does this job. Geez...nerves ofice and real cajones! Stay safe & thanks!
9:00 I kind of hoped you would play 'Carol of the Bells' with those insulator caps. lol
As tough as this is on a nice sunny day, think of having to do this in the middle the night, in an ice storm with below zero wind chills and having to use your hammer to break the ice off the pole on the way up. We all take power and the guys that keep it on for granted.
That's the reason these guys do it. They want to.
Good Job, from Listuguj Quebec Canada
apprentice lineman myself
i was a lineman for 25 years and work across canada and love my job im retired now
Heeey there im a lineman too but still begining my journy.
Sad Winter
you guys are lucky now you have bucket truck when i start as a lineman it was done all be hand like instal pot with a gin pole and a set off rope block and no running hand line just the hand line pull a cross arm with your hand line work for contractor not and eazy job i learn the hard way or the highway loll but love my job i was lucky that didnt got burn but i got 2 bad knee now but im ok and alway be carfull if you wont to be and old man like me loll
Well said dude....you did it the hard way but i really beleve that when you think of it now you'll be like "great memories" . I just hope i'll say that too when i retired. Im only 26 years old so i still have so many things to learn in order to be a great lineman.
Sad Winter hi im glad you love your job and your the one who do your protection when you work on live line or even dead line its always danger out in the field like indution or backfeeding on the line
MrMjym thank you for working such a dangerous job to keep the lights on
Freakin awesome, I start Lineworker school this Winter
Anonnn nimmis how is it?
are you a lineman yet ?
You are the best.
Gotta love it I’m in lineman’s school right now I haven’t got to work off a ladder yet how is it compared to pole work?
Awesome mate
Use Electricity today?
THANK A LINEMAN
@Narrow Indow and if you had a penis youd be a male
so.. do i thank myself then?
I couldn't do that. Just watching the video made me scared. Well done.
I went to volta line school in Oregon and we didn’t get to use a ladder we got to lean out and do that shit from the pole and we are timed! I got up the pole and all done in 12 min and we had to drop the glass all the way to the ground and put one more on and pin them back up by the horseshoe
Congratulations, goob job.
Thank you for this information this is my job lam from Algeria tank you USA
i have always wondered why insulators and bushings are made in that flat disc "bell" shape.
I am a power engineer and you are an excellent lineman do you still test insulators with a buzz stick? Be safe. Yours is a noble profession
getting on that ladder is scary
good job dude. gaffing makes a man out of ya :)
Respectable.
Good job.
Still looks weird, seeing you fellas climbing using spurs... Hardwood poles here in Australia don't allow us to do that. We're on pole platforms. I'm not sure how we'd tackle a H-frame transmission structure without EWPs though.
Interesting video, thanks for posting :-)
So you don't climb them just work off a platform that must be piss easy ? What voltage are u working on 132kv?
Have u got two pole belts for changing to the ladder good job
Really entertaining video, thanks! I assume this is a training site by the wear on the poles? I feel like this would be a cool job to have.
+Nathan Laubacher (Nathansswell)
ya its a school in northern ca
That buck squeeze looks like a real pain in the ass when it comes to obstacles... guess its better than fallin
It good to see how other schools do it...
Yes. Always a good thing to keep up with what other do. Keeps you well-rounded.
*others :-)
Lol
Awesome video, but think I will use my Terex TM 105 for that.
A very good example for working with safety gears. People in India should use safety gears while working.
Darshan R LOL They dont!? Thats a lot of avoidable deaths
Mojo's World take a trip to Live Leak. Indians and electricity don't mix. Along with trains.
Instructor Mel to this day putting us youngans to shame on the wood teaching at 75
HEY NICE VIDEO. I WAS WONDERING, HOW DID YOU MOUNT THE GO PRO? IM GOING TO NLC THIS FALL AND WANT TO FILM SOME CLIMBS. I LIKE THIS ANGLE.
+littleMEDIApro
i just used the head strap and had my hard hat on top of it. a lot of guys mount it to the hard hat though
Wow that was a lot of work....not his first time doin it!
What brand of snatch block and rope is that?
What are those red ribbons made of? And what voltage is that, 70kV?
Hey man what video setting you use while filming yourself climbing? just got a go pro and trying to find out best settings, 1080p?
I think for this one I was using 1080p@30fps. Using the Hero2
How far in on your training were you until you got to do this
nice job
where from this .. they are using wooden pole
So they're still glass? That's cool!
+doggonemess
still glass. a lot are going polymer though
Good job ..
cara capabens pelo seu trabalho
eu sei o que e trabalhar com dificuldades
How do your legs and feet feel while doing this?
i would be scared to death of being up that high.
You linemen have serious balls! Thanks for keeping the lights on!
Is that the school in Idaho?
I think this is in northern Cali. Not for sure.
Ya it's on Oroville, Ca. They have 2 other campuses in Idaho and Texas
He has it right in the description. Learn to read.
Looks a lot higher than a typical 35'-40' pole. Definitely a job for slim/fit people. Too much work to change out that insulator. Call in the bucket truck!
It is a lot of work and a bucket truck would be easier. However, when (insert natural disaster here) wipes out power for multiple states around you and every single bucket truck is already being used, you'll be glad that individual linepeople are trained in how to scale up a pole and do needed repairs without a bucket. :-D
Not only what William said, but if roads or right of ways are no go good, a crew can hoof in and change out components. First few steps of guys love to get on their hooks anyway. The kind of guys that make it on crews who deal with H's are pretty apt anyway, climbing is second nature.
Not just for "slim" guys. I'm almost 300lbs and do it all every day. It's all about what you're made of.
this type of Insulator got metal all the way tru so how its insulating anything ?
this is a terrifying job. i hate heights, can you explain to me clearly about the insulator that you are installing, what is it made of and how does it work? why is it designed that way coz i ussually see the common porcelain ones
OhPoWneDiel Its just a clear glass insulator. Nothing different than the porcelain brown ones you usually see
wow this is dangerous work
I'm not sure what you mean by red ribbons...? It's actually all dead in a training environment
God, my eyes were buggin out and I was threatening to get slightly dizzy, just lookin at the view when he was climbing the pole. :\ LOL I don't think I could ever do this job; way to freaked about heights.
This video is better than hollywood movie :)
Where is this? Iowa?
Linemen ... the unsung heroes of America
i've watched your video sir,
you used 2 safety straps nice sir
im a lineman too here in philippines (meralco)
we're using only 1 strap...
i will use 2 straps now...thanks...take care always
Jay Salido thanks you too
what's the technique when you do a armor rod change and that sling would be in the way?
Thread strap through the gaps of rod near dog bone and ags.
Didn't weather the bells?
how do you like those Klein line gloves? Are they durable?
They were comfortable but they didn't last very long. They were just what the school provided. I use all leather ones now
any brands you prefer? or do you just use whatever
my job uses youngstown. i like them. but I'm sure there are plenty out there. check out far west
How do you change the insulator when the line is energized
+John Chambers
using hot sticks. basically long fiberglass sticks with different attachments on the end to do the work
Hard worker
nyc work man.. i am also a lineman in pakistan
Ahsan Zia they have electricity in Pakistan?
Ghost Walker yes they have BT mostly in summer it disappear lol...
can you plz tell me the college name and address ?
nice!!!
Krikes, scary stuff. I hope you get decent money for doing that!
Decent doesn’t even begin to cover how much the money is
What u actually doing changing the dishes?seems like Ur doing a lot ov work a could have done 3 to Ur one lol even when it's snowing
why didnt they have you change the glass out while working off the pole?
It's just a school for practice. We re-used everything that we could
Imagine hooking yourself up you make it to the top and then you drop your tool 😂🤣
How do you find the rope for the pole strap compared to the brown belt?
I like the rope. I tried the squeeze with the belt grab and just didn't like the feel of it. Just my opinion
I can imagine it would get caught up on stuff a lot less, my brown belt flips over on me when coming down a lot, gets annoying
longshot and a half with this being 10 years old but does anyone know what pole choke belt this is?
It’s a Buckingham Super Squeeze
What is that?
:.nice sound,. enny way!
wow!
YO IS THAT MEL!?
This type of structure looks terrifying for maintenance! Lattice towers seem much safer and stronger.
soundseeker63 it's the other way around
Personally I don't like either. I'd much rather work with steel tubular towers
I know this is 10 years old but I just wanted to say. I'm 15 years old and thinking about making this my job when I get out of high school. I will be 18 by then and I would rather join a lineman school than go to college. Mind I ask how old you were when you started school there? And how long did it take you to get a job after finishing?
Also. Fantastic video.
I was 23 when I went to line school. It’s a great trade as long as your willing to work all weather and holidays and can’t get yelled at without taking it personal. It took me 3 months to get on at the utility that I live within. I had a cap at 6 months before I was going to look for a job out of state. But I’ve been at my utility now for 10
Years and am a troubleman now and couldn’t be happier.
@@buchananj55 ok thanks.
11:00 the old knife knot
chur brother
hatchet knot haha
Ive been hit by 480 3p cant even imagine 765k thanks