Extreme container lift at a power plant + box truck rollover!
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- Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024
- What a day for Big Flipper, our 75ton rotator! Started off with a difficult container job in Palm Springs and ended with a loaded box truck rollover by my shop.
I'm no stranger to working next to power lines, but working at a power plant with supervisors down my throat is an entirely different animal. The lines here have 10x more voltage than what I'm used to on city streets, so extreme care and precision was required. Doing my best, I was able to safely remove the container from the broken chassis and set it onto a good one. From there, the bad chassis was chained and set onto the customer's trailer.
On my way back to the shop, we received a call for a rollover under a bridge and I was able to arrive just in time to help out my dad. All in a day's work at Pepe's Tow.
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That Edison guy was fuming with all his directives, you kept your cool and that’s all that counts. Great job playaa
Seems to me that the first Edison guys offered bum advice. Josh, you listened to everyone. If Edison viewed this they would realize that they were the source of the problem. Cool, calm, and collective, as always. Josh, you're the best!
@@unclespongehead exactly!
@@unclespongehead True--but in situations like at power stations--every one wants to strut their stuff-and show off how important and knowledgable they are. Supervisors thrive on these things....
Imagine those guys being your supervisor.....
You have way more people skills than me. I would of been telling people to shut the blank up. Asking them who's doing this you or me. You're amazing. Thanks for sharing... Much love and appreciation... Stay safe and healthy
As hard as it is, you have to get rid of that mentality. That's why we are as big as we are and constantly recommended. Even if I want to, you have to picture yourself in their shoes. If I was an engineer or employee there, how do I know that the random tow truck guy knows what he is doing or his trained to work around high voltage wires? A lot can go wrong, they have to know you are more than capable of handling it.
@@PepesTowingService oh I wasn't meaning them. It was the people... Working around high voltage is way to dangerous not to have one of the power people there.... Thanks for responding....
I love it, u are so funny stating " my Dad could care less about ur new load toy"😊😊👍
Glad you have a good crew. You get in there, get it done & on to the next job!!!
Wow respect on giving a shout out to trent. Love when we all can get along and help each other out no matter competition or not..I watch both of the channels and love both ...take care and you sir have a great attitude...have a great day y'all..saying hello from Guelph Ontario, Canada !
I love how you keep your machines clean, Josh. Speaks to professionalism.
No fuss no muss, just getting it done. Great job on both recoveries.
More experts at Edison than at an experts convention in Vegas! Need job on the box truck, that was madness.
Ok,, I did see a Super from Edison Power arrived to observe and you did a good job keeping him appraised of what you intended doing, got his blessings. That was being a professional and a damn good representative for your company. That's how it's done, CUDOS TO YOU JOSH! I have to think that anytime you have power lines in the picture you ask for a power company super get to the scene asap to observe and advise. Those power lines belong to them. Work with them, they'll remember PEPE's Towing and will be more than happy to work with you. They'll not slow you down so it's a WIN/WIN for everyone.
Still Amazes me how Strong your trucks are
When I first saw that lowbed in the background, I thought to myself "Self, who is going to lift that chassis off and down to the ground?" The truck drivers should have let him know he had another lift to make. What a pro! Love watching Hulk and Big Flipper in action. Much respect.
I was waiting for putting the busted one on the lowbed to also be a surprise.
Lots of new challenges with every job! Thx for video.
Thanks for the 2fer today! Yeah Trent Jr mentioned you directly on the live chat on his last upload ironically lol. Very overly cautious lot at those power stations for sure but your professionalism and patience was 2nd to none there. 2 Tricky recoveries for sure and made smooth and easy!
Haha that's awesome, I must have missed that.
I personally know why those power guys are constantly on you , I’ve seen concrete melt many times along with boom trucks. Glad you got done and showed us your AWSOMEness with another safe recovery..
A 2 for 1 special!!! As annoying as the power co. guys were, I'd be happy to have them there. They KNOW the safe zone and will keep everyone safe!! I did a rollover recovery with a bunch of obstacles that included a broken power pole and low hanging wires back in the day. I was SUPER nervous until the power co. guy showed up and told me what to stay away from and where the safe zone was. My initial guess on that was close but not safe. Always super cool to see you working with your dad!!
That is exactly why I listened to them and did not give them any grief. Rotator work is my specialty, power lines and electricity is theirs!
@@PepesTowingService You are very wise and have been taught well!! The margin for error with high power lines is much smaller than the margin with rotator work.
Even moar Dad! And even more rollovers under bridges! Made my day. Also very glad the Edison boys were on your case about that 115kV line.
Always a pleasure to watch ya "one-shot" Josh. 😃😃
You handle pressure very well brother
I hope "one-shot" Josh catches on haha, thanks!
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We wouldn't be here if you didn't have your "stuff" down pat bro. Least not me.
Personally I like to see the "gadgets" that make your job safer/easier. Also respect YOU for making certain to give credit to the folks whom ya get these items from. You're a stand up dude.
Did anyone else laugh when Josh said " cash me ouside, how bou dat"? It's been a while since I heard that line.
Haha glad it made one person laugh 😂
I love watching y'all's videos and Trent's videos. Both of ya are awesome in the towing industry.
I don't understand how that load cell can do that but I think it's really awesome. And I think it's really smart that you constantly update all your equipment and I really like the way you treat your operators/help. And that's why you have an unbeatable team of near perfection.
those Edison vatos something else man lol. great job man!
Great video, you guys are true professionals!! Where’s the hulk? Keep up the great work!! Thank you for posting and making these!
Two more successful jobs under your hat. It's always great seeing a guy who knows the limitations of their equipment and not try to press your luck with it. You and Plaza are both great to watch..would be a real treat seeing you both team up on a job. As for flipping the truck...do the body builders ever show you guys an intentional flip? i think that would be a very good thing for you tow operators to see.
Looks like dad was having a good time
Josh you are grace under pressure 😊
Love watching and listening to your modus operandi, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
When Dad is on scene he is the boss.....
Facts!
PEPE’s Double Feature, second one, smooth as silk
Good work on the container and the broken trailer and back in to help out on a truck wreck!
Man I know that is. Dad yells jump I say how high. 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙💪💪💪
That is freaking awesome Josh!! My Hat is off to you. Good Job man👍
That second recovery was holy moly what happened but the crew did an excellent work and fast !
Thanks for taking us along... good job well done.
Man that's heavy. Thanks for sharing and stay safe
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic job. Your dad is The Boss.
There always that know it all guy trying to tell you how to do your job putting more stress to the situation
Love watching these container rescues! Awesome job
Next time you are around high power lines and you have power crew around have them teach you to count insulator stacks to figure out how much power. This will give you an idea as to how far away you must be to be safe.
Awesome job there josh, I remember about 15 years ago when they’re pouring concrete at 1:00am and the pump operator (trainee) got close enough to the lines that electricity jumped over to the boom and traveled down the boom and blew out all the tires on the pump and the trainer was standing on the deck of the pump and blew off the tips of his toes. That I know if he survived it, but his career end after that. Great job again josh.
That was a thrill-packed day. Those Edison guys play it pretty close to the vest. You don't want to be around when things go bad. I've worked with them a few times and I'm glad that's the way they roll. Nice work.
Always fun when someone who doesn't know what they're talking about tries to tell you how to do ypour job, no?
Story of my life lol
A three fee day. Yeah your Dads all business. But funny thing someday you’ll be like that to. Oh don’t leave the fancy toys out. Other kids will want them more than you.
Some jobs, I do not want the customer to know how its done.
@@PepesTowingService too much scientists out there. I wonder why we havent get to mars yet
Too bad you can't charge extra for that. You know add something like Your stupidity fee to the bill.
AWESOME FOOTAGE !
Nice job with dealing with all the bosses!
@20.58,, "geeez,, the pressure is ON!" :) You did good Josh,, really you did. Kept your cool, went about your work respectful of their concerns. That's how a pro like yourself deals with a touchy situation like that job brought with it. They did their part too, watching for potential harm to YOU and your beautiful 'Big Flipper' rig. All in all, as challenging as that job was YOU did real good Josh,, twice thumbs up bud!
That Palm Springs power plant was the scariest video because of all your supervisory help while you were performing the task at hand. Very impressive Josh, like you said keep smiling and waive; Trent passed you coming to the location I wonder why they did not call him or maybe that was what he was thinking. Oh well, like I said very impressive under the high-voltage transmission grid lines and all those eyes upon you giving instructions. I would have been tempted to say here you do it and watch out for possible arcing! Really. Thanks again Josh for a job well done as expected.
Two great jobs Josh, that feeling when you just wanna play with your new toy! 😂
Nice job Josh. I was tensing up watching you bring that can around. I kept thinking stop Josh stop Josh. Maybe Flipper could have done it? But that's a bad place to test it's limits. Stay safe.
56:13 reminds me of "put your toys away, but do it fast, we have to go!" Ahh to be young again or in Josh's case, whatever age he is now. 🤣 you and pops be safe out there.
Hahahaha that's exactly what it looks like, good thing I'm quick! For the record I am 31 years young lol
I worked at a power plant that had a 500 KV switch yard. Just walking through the yard would make your hair stand up. We used a truck with a 2 way radio and if the antenna was not tied down just driving through would blow up the radio.
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Josh..hahaha I LOVE how you sift thru info and STILL handle your biz and keep it safe..(a lot of stuff to neo's isn't a given*whew*)
Always jerks who tell you what to not do but they could not handle any rig you have like you do. All hat and no cattle. Well done Josh good job .
Awesome job as always stay safe out there
I enjoy your videos Keep up the good work... that’s my pops too not interested in new technology
Great to see Papa Pepe, how are you sir?? Good I pray.
You have to be so proud of Josh, he is a great technician as well a as a teacher and Alex too.
Love to watch and learn. 43:43
Do you ever get tired of doing recovery, I love the gold lights and looks of your all’s trucks 💯
Never fear, Pepe's is here. Fantastic jobs.
Josh, you work real hard and desreve every penny. I,ll bet your tired by the time you get home.
Bro I'm a lineman. And whenever a linemen offer to get the power out for you please say yes.. I know your a pro but big voltage like those lines will "kill you dead" . And if you live you will be disabled so bad you might wish otherwise. So please please dont take them lightly
Everyone is an expert. I wonder how many hours the Edison guy has with lifting containers with a rotator. I'm thinking none.
He wasn’t worried about the load but a possible hydro arc (115k volts )
I'm surprised the police didn't shut the highway for safety reasons to protect you guys and other cars due to it being in a tight spot hats off to you guys well done
Pepe's doesn't mess around pro's all the way !
A little nerve wracking but you pulled it off safely, great job Big Flipper and Josh 29:09
Hey Josh that's all they can do is try to be the boss of everyone. Been there and done that with Nashville Electric Service @ there main Power plant. Keep up the awesome work and be SAFE out there Brother. God Bless 🇺🇸
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Yo, One Shot Josh! I love it. Great job brother.
Great recovery there 2 jobs in 1 video
That's a really cool sunset
WOW Awesome work.
Greetings Sir Josh, Movie And Film Producer. Dad, Don't Care Anything About The Fun Toys. Lol, He's A True Hard Muscle Commander General, He Loves The Work Got So Much Wisdom. I Love The Way He Commands And Handles All Points Accident Scene. You Was In The Right Place At The Right Time, Thank You For The Bonus Movie Moments Of Truth. Take Care Of Yourself And Dad, Stay Safe Healthy. Love You Big Flipper! And Hulk. Thanks 🚔🚑🚥🚦🚧🛑🛣
Dad, is a true War Veteran. Me And My Family Loves His Mindset Very Serious About Business No Play Time. Lol. Thanks
Thank you Gary! I did learn from the best!
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Big Flipper is a Monster Great Work Also am I the only one that thought Big Flipper was A Tri-drive is Big Flipper a Tri-drive is Hulk a Tri-Drive.
Are you saying you didn't know these trucks had 3 axles in the rear? Big Flipper has a tag axle, Hulk has a pusher axle.
@@PepesTowingService No I thought they were tri-drive chassis I knew they had three axles in the back I didn't know that all three axles were not drive axles only two of the axles were its also because I have never seen Hulk or Big Flipper with there axles raised up sorry.
Great job Josh.
Awesome job and keeping your cool. Big Flipper is cool but really like the Hulk.
just smile and wave, Josh
Shippers in the pacific rim load containers just as much as they can without a whit of a care about the US bridge laws. Sometimes loads have to be transloaded here in the US to be in compliance, which adds cost but provides a safer load or loads.
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Josh, those zinc-plated chains are great for working near or in a sea salt spray environment. Places such as sea coasts or places where salt is used to salt roads in the winter. They will help prevent the steel in the links from rusting or oxidizing. The zinc acts as a sacrificial layer if you ever notice the zinc platting starting to wear away that's the time to replace them.
2 great jobs. Well done.
Load cell only shows true weight in vertical lift. Short sling angle increases load on sling. Crosby has information on how to calculate sling forces at different angles to actual vertical load.
Correct, my wording is off horribly. I go over it on my Instagram page. It's great to calculate the forces as I'm bringing up roll overs and to see how the angles/rigging change the force
11:33 into the video shows it suspended over the chassis with Big Flipper the big strong beast
The raw power of a 75ton rotator is just amazing
good job guys thanks for videos
Felt like they had you there all day!
The load cell is registering the tension in the container strap. The angle of the container strap , toward horizontal from straight up vertical, puts more tension in the strap than just the weight of the container. The increase is about 40% for that angle. The actual weight on the strap is about 60% of 26000 or about 16000lb for one end of the container or 32000 for the whole container. 32000 would be the actual load on Flipper.
Correct, they teach you (at least in the classes I've attended) to properly use a load cell and why every operator needs one. I've seen people perform some sketchy lifts at extreme angles with subpar equipment. That is how you flip or damage your truck and break equipment. It's interesting to see how much equipment has as I'm winching in, at various angles and with different positions. That is why I always over rig the way I do.
Thank you, enjoyed that.
Nice inside the cab shot. You have more gauges and controls than a airliner!
I'm an electrical substation operator for 13 years, working with 27KV, 138KV and 345KV. Transmission voltage is no joke. electricity doesn't seem dangerous because you can't see it, but when you do see it, you're fucked. I understand where those guys were coming from, but they could have been more professional.
High voltage can jump 17’ feet in the air and can cause a arc.
So that no reason to sit there and act like you know how to do someone job
Ron Pratt has a rotator in Missouri. He's good also. You guys do great work.
There are rotators in almost every major city in every state lol. Ron does good work.
From the looks of it, the lines you were working under are either 115 KV, or 220. That's spicy, but just south of that, there's a 500 KV line. The employees of the power plant are absolutely right to say that theses lines are extremely dangerous. Unless you go to Québec, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, you are not going to fine much of any lines with higher voltages. The long range transmission lines in theses areas are 735KV and 765KV.
I appreciate you vast knowledge of the rotator. If you have a chance, please take a basic static loading engineering class. In situations like this, it would help you to keep your boom away from power lines.
My boom was away from the lines, 15' for 115,000v lines. Different people wanted me further away
There’s my IBEW brother.
Working around them power sub stations is ALWAYS a pain in the arse! I remember one time we did a job where they were expanding the building footprint. I was 60 feet from the gate to get in, with my transfer trailer. I moved 30 foot into the project site. Each time I went in, or out of the gate, they had to lock it behind me. Before I could move the truck anywhere on the project site, they had to have one of their guys escort me around as a ground guide. I worked a week on that project between digging out the foundation & footings for the building, & hauling in the backfill materials. I was sure glad when that gig was over with!
Great video
I watch your videos all the time brother good work you do good work but when you’re playing around them electrical lines no joke you wouldn’t even feel it instant death ☠️ I work with SoCal Edison local 47
Be safe josh and listen when they say GET AWAY FROM THE LINES....
No disputing that. I think the problem was conflicting information from multiple sources. There should have been one guy from Edison talking to Josh. Not the time or place for confusion.
only 10k lbs over what they told you :D driver must be clueless
Yea you def had some d bags swarming you today. Good video!🤘✌️
Get a little magnet for the load cell reader that way you can put it on the back of the truck and see the weight...
Did the truck driver swerve to cause a side roll. Golden rule, NEVER swerve, hit the brakes and keep her straight. nice job(s)
When Josh and Big Flipper arrive, all the supervisors should stand back and watch. They do not realize the power of Big Flipper or the skill and precision of Josh, Big Flipper's master.
Dad don’t mess around!!
I used to run cans to the rail roads and those 20 footers are very dangerous and heavy
I used to see them rolled over on the worthless and high priced p.a. turnpike.
Great job.
I hate to be the only one to tell you this but the electrical guys are not joking with you. I worked as a lineman for 30 years those lines are 30,000 volts and more, the electricity in those lines can jump up to 20 feet especially in humid weather.