Truck burning

[ITO]

I think that whole "the tires are insulators" theory just went up in flames.

http://www.phys.psu.edu/~phalenor/boom_truck.wmv

 

[chris kennedy]

They might be, but out-riggers aren't. Cool pics. ITO.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Tires have enough carbon back in them to be somewhat conductive at higher voltages. The current flow through the high reistance path of the tires often with cause enough heat for the tire to start on fire.
Don

 

[MAK]

Wow! Amazing to see the results of all that energy raging through that vehicle! Great video! Never seen anything like it.

 

[ITO]

I saw the outriggers too, it was meant in light jest.

 

[480sparky]

For Sale: Slightly used boom truck. This puppy is HOT! It really smokes! Ready to go to work for you with lots of energy! Battery is fully charged. You'll really burn up the jobs with this truck. Smoke color. Engine may run warm at times.

 

[celtic]

I think that whole "the tires are insulators" theory just went up in flames.

Maybe they are steel-belted baloney skins

 

[wbalsam1]

WOW!!!

 

[LawnGuyLandSparky]

As rewarding it is when a plan comes together, one that falls to pieces, crashes & burns runs a pretty close second.

 

[JohnJ0906]

As rewarding it is when a plan comes together, one that falls to pieces, crashes & burns runs a pretty close second.

Only when it's someone elses...

 

[ITO]

Just imagine the phone call the EC got from the GC on this project.

"Hey I need you out here right now, we have an electrical fire, and if my building burns up your gonna pay!"

 

[wbalsam1]

I think that whole "the tires are insulators" theory just went up in flames.

http://www.phys.psu.edu/~phalenor/boom_truck.wmv

I'm almost afraid to ask, but was the operator able to get clear of this truck without electrocution? :smile:

 

[brian john]

Tires (assuming they were or are good insulators) or any insulator for that matter can always be breached, just depends on the voltage impressed across the insulator.

Air is an insulator and lighting makes from the clouds to earth, bit further than the size of a tire.

 

[quogueelectric]

The boom operator

The boom operator

Could not possibly have a valid crane licence. Just goes to show you you get what you pay for.

 

[stickboy1375]

http://www.weatherimagery.com/blog/rubber-tires-protect-lightning/