Heating Plant Demo 19: West Coal Bin

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Part 19. Demolition of the West Heating Plant in Georgetown (Washington, DC).
The heating plant was built in the 1940s. It provided steam heat to government buildings.
Produced by John Z Wetmore, producer of "Perils For Pedestrians".

[@keeganm2482]

After watching enough of these videos, I would say one of the biggest dangers an operator could face would be holding onto a piece of scrap that is heavy enough to topple the excavator.

[@ianparker3486]

Great video

[@fuzzwack1]

Fun to watch on a boring day!!

[@constructionwatcher5381]

This is a good one, John. Lots of action.
We've seen pieces of conveyor above the coal bins a number of time. I suppose it was to deliver the coal to all the bins. There must have been an elevator of some type to get the coal up to the conveyor. Maybe in the front section we can't see yet? Or the part they removed to free the front wall?

[@ChrisDevismes]

That's been one tough old building from start to finish. Shame they couldn't re-purpose it but I guess removing the infrastructure too costly. My favourite to date. Thanks JZW.

[@chrisl3540]

It sure has some strong bones.

[@AaronTheViking250]

I was just wondering here more than anything, but in ways wouldn't it be more effective to use a hammer attachment because i know thickness can differ when it comes to mills coal plants etc in some of those sections to bring down ? or would that be considered it be unsafe because of uncertainty or control just curious.

[@Dave_9547]

I agree, one of the best for pure destruction.

[@user-rc8zv3sw5q]

i can only imagine what happened before this video. hi i am here for the operator position. no sir, i have no idea how to use that tractor thing. no sir i have no idea how to demolish a building. what was that again sir, there was a bird on the window sill. yes sir i do have a.d.d. well if you are not gonna hire me, can i rent that machine, i am sure that if i jerk the head around enough and randomly open and close the jaws, at some point i am sure i will manage to cut something. how long do i want to rent the machine ? well it's a big building, so like 2 - 2.5 years

[@paulkandi]

Gravity is a wonderful thing...
Waterfalls of iron, steel & concrete..

[@Thomasmeinletern]

Erster

[@reinerbergkamen7852]

Gar nicht :)

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

I was actually first, but I didn't feel the need to type "first" in the comment section. 🤣