Helicopter cable inspector

[ronaldrc]

I work stuff hot now and then but I think I will keep my 480/277 job
check this guys job out.

http://www.flixxy.com/helicopter-cable-inspector.htm

 

[480sparky]

I'd call that 'getting high'! You can take that two ways. :grin:

 

[ronaldrc]

He's sure gettin high and that ain't static.

 

[brian john]

Histroy Channel has a one hour show on history of linemen this job was profiled.

 

[knothole]

No thank you that is not for me . Wonder what it pays?

 

[la2151]

cable inspector

cable inspector

Hello< I talked with a poco worker here in Ca that used to do that & he said he didnt get paid any more than any other poco job would get paid. He was glad to be able to transfer to safer job.

 

[ron]

I would like to show this video in a location where I will not have internet access. Does anyone know how I can download the video as a file?

 

[Ken 6789]

Anyone know how the electricity arcs between the probe and the high tension cable? I thought the probe would have to be grounded to arc like that, but obviously can't be true or else he would be toast.

 

[480sparky]

I think it's part of the static electricity that builds up from the rotors turning in the air.

 

[ron]

It is like equalizing charge after rubbing your feet on a dry winter day on a rug, then touching your favorite freind. It arcs.
It happens to me and my car every dry winter day.

 

[LarryFine]

I talked with a poco worker here in Ca that used to do that & he said he didnt get paid any more than any other poco job would get paid.

I wonder if he got paid for travel time to the jobsite?

 

[abe72487]

Cable Inspector

Cable Inspector

I have watched a show on history channel about these guys. I don't care how much training you have the first time to tie on to that cable will sitting outside the chopper as got to be the scariest ever

 

[480sparky]

I work stuff hot now and then but I think I will keep my 480/277 job
check this guys job out.

http://www.flixxy.com/helicopter-cable-inspector.htm

Anyone who wants a copy of this video, send me a PM with your email and I'll forward you a .WMV file of it.

 

[jrannis]

I think I like the soild ground

 

[480sparky]

I think I like the soild ground

Would you happen to mean 'soiled' ground? :grin:

 

[electricalperson]

that looks like such an awesome job. i was always interested in line work. those linemen are so brave its incredible. one slip and there fried. too bad the power company is hard to get in