Atlas stands behind its products - Repair of an Escape Tunnel
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- Опубликовано: 3 мар 2020
- Ron fixes the Escape Tunnel on a Shelter Atlas did in 2018. Unfortunately someone put a cinder block under the Escape Tunnel as the builder started to back fill and the weight of the earth punched a hole through the seam of the Galvanized Culvert Pipe. Atlas replaced the broken pipe for free and paid to have the shelter remodeled.
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So... you're an honest man trying to make things right.... at your own expense! I don't see the problem. I wish I could be a customer. May GOD bless you sir.
friends Rising S is attacking me and has teamed up apparently with an ex employees to get pictures to create dirt on my shelters help defend me by standing up to socialism and those idiots
@@AtlasSurvivalShelters We all no Rising S is a company that doesn't no what it takes to build great bunkers like Atlas. It doesn't matter really what pictures they have because we have all seen the Absolutely rubbish shelters they build. Take care and keep building Great Bunkers and I'm from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
You are a stand up guy Ron. Don't worry about the arrows they shoot. Just keep doing what you do brother!
@@-Mr-Skinner- i dont wanna be that person but do you mean know?
@@AtlasSurvivalShelters what did you put back underneath 😂 I seen a square object
"If you work for me and you screw up, its my screw up" Wow! That's someone I want to do business with and my high respect level for you just went higher.
Your the best bunker maker in America. I don't care what others might say. You stick to your products even when its the consumers fault. Mr. Hubbard keep the great job!
@@AtlasSurvivalShelters 😂😂
@@AtlasSurvivalShelters 😂😁
Takes a certain type of person to make an admission of a mistake, take an even bigger person to go back and fix said problem. Kudos for being honest in business and honest in life 👍🏼 fan from the UK.
Technically THEY didn't make the mistake, the customer did by taking over the work after they left.
However, I'm guessing they took responsibility maybe because they didn't mention in the self-install instructions to the customer that they shouldn't put "objects" under the pipe?
If that's the case, then good on them for taking responsibility, however if they DID mention that info, that's totally on the customer and shouldn't have been covered under warranty.
Basically, it costs like 30k for them to dig, put it in, and fill it up, packing layer by layer. So well, i guess customer didn't want to pay for that and thought they could do it cheaper. Which they fked it up...
Least you got the man balls to admit when you have a problem and then help fix it....RESPECT 🙏
Your a decent dude and obviously do things right by your customers..true customer care and a all round good guy..
neat welding (as a welder I usually criticise others welding but when a jobs good, you should say so too)
That $5.00 cinder block sure caused a peck of trouble.
You live in an area with pricey cinder blocks.
More like $20,000 dollar cinder block when all is said. Ron ate the cost of that, but in good faith, because he stands by his product.... Not much more American than that!
When I'm ready to buy a bunker, I will see you Ron. Working with a stand-up guy that will back you up in case something goes wrong is the most important part of the decision in choosing a vendor. Just the fact that your there supervising the repairs says something.
This is customer service at its best. A true value
With the internet the information is always there. Educating the customer is always good customer service. But eventually they'll buy it from you for convenience and piece of mind. I admire the free lessons you give when it comes to shelters.
Now that’s American pride. Your word is your bond, as a gentleman/business owner. Business owners like you, make America great!!!!!
This guys knowledge one day he will be a hero and will one day be the reason why some people will live through a crisis.
Your a man with lot of integrity, many blessings to you and family .❤️🙏🏻
The fact that you guys took responsibility, and then actually built a steel escape pipe form instead of the culvert. Just made me decide IF I am in the position to have a need for a bunker. You at Atlas will be my first (hopefully last) choice to build it.
A man of integrity. No matter how it happened, you took it higher & fixed the problem. You're hands down the BEST company on every level. 💖🇺🇸👍👏 Also, I'm still so sad about Joe. 🙏😓 Loved your video of you getting your concealed carry permit. They better not mess with you. You're one helluva shot. 👍👍 You're loved & respected by millions. Atlas Survival Shelters is No.1. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent business practice. Thanks, Ron.
I ve seen this video before but it just gives me a good feeling when I see company’s holding to their commitment to customer service even when it was clearly not your fault. Keep up the great work. keep the video’s coming I love them John Scully from Ridley park Pa
Aa person that stands behind there product and fixes small issues (small to the company but massive to the customer) is worth there weight i gold. well done mate professionalism at its best!!!
Congrats and thank you for running a company that stands behind what they build, Even if that wasn't all your fault. Was wondering if you had plans available for those that can weld, then maybe just get the doors and air system from you?
Ron, you're a good man for doing this client a job which actually looks like it is their fault.
Anyway, great video.
Integrity cannot be bought. But it is expensive to maintain sometimes. You went above and beyond since these customers insisted on burying their own shelter. I don't think you're liable. But it will come back to you. Ron, you're a good man. Stay good.
That block worked great for when you guys were putting it together to line it up. But you have to remember next time to take it out when you're done welding and bolting the pipe.
they didnt put it there
I am guessing the 2 dislikes is the owners at Rising S bunkers who needs to learn from this video to go fix their own bunkers don't you agree guys??????
Even though I don't see the need for a bunker here in the UK, I love your channel for it's engineering principles and solutions to the situations that come with bunkers in general. I worked in heavy industry making and repairing anything needed in a steel works, and I know good work practice when I see it. Those Rising S ones are just storm shelters by comparison to your ATLAS shelters from what I see of them. More power to you I say.
Much respect for going back and fixing it even though it wasn’t your fault.
@@ivanh2604 - I was about to say the same thing. Eating the cost for someone else's mistake, just to keep a satisfied customer. Now there is a highly respectable business owner. 👍
I'm thinking they don't care enough to attempt to make the product right in the first place. Therefore, a mishap ( mistakes are human ) isn't even a consideration on their part would be my guess. To many people in business are making things to sell and not to perform. Keep this in mind the next time you eat. It matters not who forgot the brick, all that matters, it is now better than it was.
Atlas Survival Shelters absolutely
I love your videos and your product. Glad you took the higher ground on this one and made it right with the customer. One thing though - please go through a Competent Person Trench Excavation class. There are people killed every week in trench collapses and your trenches are not safe. I don't want to see you or one of your guys killed in a trench.
the day i can afford a bunker you'll get a call from me
You could say that again brother
Me too
Same here
That's usually what happens
Excellent video - for a non-construction person like me it is a learning experience to see where & how bunkers are installed.
Real customer service! Thank goodness this man stand s by his word for this sector of survival
Good worker ya got there welding also
I expect a lot of your shelters are now in use. Well done Atlas. If I was in the US, and had one, I would now be in it.
Good video Ron ! It’s seems that you repaired that escape under warranty EVEN THOUGH someone installed it wrong, by placing a block support under the seam. Since they chose to do the install them self, you really weren’t responsible for the leak. Still, sounds like you offered to make it right. Not many would have done that my friend and that speaks volumes about your character and commitment to your customers. That’s my impression ! 🇺🇸
I agree Atlas shouldn't have been held responsible, but I'm thinking what happened is they didn't leave clear enough instructions to the customer, and so since the customer can't be expected to know not to put objects under the pipe, Atlas as ethical business people took responsibility for that. Good on them.
leeuniverse Yeah, I wondered about that too. The owner probably thought supporting the tube seam was a tually a good thing. But, they have a top quality tunnel now and hats off to Atlas for standing by their customers.
you know what we say in Australia, last minute changes cos extra. and this is why.
Should put a solid, uniform sand or gravel bed under that extension
I hereby dub thee, *"Do It Right Ron."*
I would have dropped that brick right off into the customers front door!!
Love your honesty man, salute!
Sir, I just found your channel and now I'm probably gonna spend the next few days in quarantine watching all the videos. Thank you.
Love watching your videos - best regards from the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks for posting this video of “making it right”, you sir are a good example. Hope to be your customer one day.
Butt crack 12:25 . Lol. Love your videos and your product.
I don't think that the spiral corrugated culverts are as strong. Great videos thank thank you for sharing 😀
Good to see the repair work also GREAT welding thank you for the video. :)
A fan from the Philippines!
Can you do a video where 4 people live in a bunker for 30 days sealed in?
Now that would be a great video,
Too see them in real time use.
On a stormy day, to make sure it doesn't leak...lol
I just want you to know that if I ever get the money to get me a shelter you will be the only people I deal with.
Wait. The customer, or someone else, placed that block there AFTER your team left; and you covered it under warranty?
Yeah it sounds strange to me...
If they are fixing it I'm assuming it's their fault. Someone is lying.
I'm in the UK so not a customer I'm afraid BUT I like your style.
A good company isn't one that has no problems, it's one that deals with problems properly. You clearly have the knowledge, the experience, and care about the customer.
I'm very impressed.
Need a Brit on board?
Great description of the 2 types of shelters at the beginning of the video, Ron
Once i have enough money I'm buying a shelter from you Ron!!!
I think you missed an excellent opportunity to post a video of somebody using an escape hatch. I would be very interested in seeing that. Think of what you could learn from doing that on a two year old instal!
I admire your honesty
Like from a Belgian subscriber 👍👏🇧🇪❤🇺🇲
Love y'alls work top quality and very professional
Love your videos ron! Love your shelters! Hopefully one day i can buy one!
Love watching your bunker videos,wish we had a company like yours in srilanka.
Ron I would have sent $55,000 up grade invoice ( to the customer).
....Not warranty , That was neglect.
You stand behind your product....(.way too good). Hats off your 1 in a Million.
Normally I would agree with you, but I think the reason Atlas took responsibility is for not leaving clear enough instructions to the customer, so they didn't know objects aren't to be placed under the pipe. My guess anyway. Otherwise, it would have been a customer caused problem, not on Atlas in any way.
Cool your improvements are awesome and your standards great!
Seems quite wholesome and genuine. Only sad your company doesn't span worldwide. Hopefully it will one days soon.
wish i could afford a shelter! great work and videos
Hello from Russia friends ! 🇷🇺👋😉
its to bad people cant put comments on the Rising S RUclips channel cause people cant learn what people think about them now
Did you see what comes up second in search now when you type in Atlas Survival shelters? Ronsbadbunkers.com ,seems like a rising s hit job.
Hobday Z Legend or it’s because he’s constantly giving the company publicity by always talking about them..
My c9mment didnt post.. explain that!
too*
Great video
Sorry for all the questions but I think it’s excellent that you help the customer take care of this when it seems like it wasn’t even your fault. My question is how much does that repair cost?
Give us a call at 1855-4BUNKER and Ron can get you all the details
Great this video 👍👍 nice job
Atlas is who we all should buy from, nowhere else!
You're a good man.
Damn dude you know your stuff
Takes a man to admit and fix his mistakes and a good businessman....
The vents kinda concern me. How do they block toxic gas or floodwater? Couldn't a strong earthquake snap or obstruct them with shifted earth? Is it possible to make a self-sustaining, fully-closed internal environment in shelters?
Quality ! Done right and backed American style .
I do have to say repairing an issue that was caused by the company who finished this is one hell of a warranty
Wow love your voids
Du you have a escape test- and trainingground? Did you test the escape after plants had time to grow?
ron, excuse my confusion. If you have all that sand on top of the escape hatch, how does a person get out and if it;s dumoed down the tube, won't it cause a suffication situation? Just curious. Thanks for all you do to protect your customers.
No it has that insert in the center that is screwed in you open that first to let the sand do an hour glass like drain prior to opening the hatch.
Great Vídeo.
Ron, I enjoy and watch most of your videos, I am a fan, to say the least. But I would like to offer some constructive criticism.
1. Every time you mention Scott and an Issue, My better self ~can't help myself but go to his channel to look up his side - I would recommend mentioning him less...
2. Some of the Narration of some of the videos drag on, just saying in my opinion, maybe a little fewer words or less telling us what you are going to tell us, then tell us what you wanted to tell us and then reminding what you told us. Good luck wish you best and will be in contact for a shelter for our property in Midlothian
pity we dont have something like this over in uk
Awesome job taking care of that customer. I live in Central Mississippi. I do not live in a flood zone. Would I still have to utilize the Water Tight shelter in my area?
To be safe, in that area, I would.
Class act, thank you.
Thank you for the good video but why did they put a cinderblock there?
How thick should the concrete be around shelter?
10 yards gravel around $400-500 in south florida and 10 yards concrete $1100.
Seems if half thickness might be about the same cost? You need rebar for the concrete encasing?
God bless great video
Thanks Ron for the look into the repair to a damaged shelter. More interesting was why it failed.
Why the emergency exit does not have an airlock and inner hatch? And one more question, does the inlet duct have a blast valve and an air cooler?
I just find it funny that they called y’all out and were like, “Can you find out why our bunker is leaking” it’s like you didn’t notice the giant cinder block protruding through the floor?
Is shotcrete a viable solution instead of poured concrete for adding extra skin on the culvert before packing?
You know ethier the owner did it to keep it level of someone from the crew left it and forgot to take it back out.
According to the video the customer wanted to finish the job, so it was mostly on them apparently.
However, you could be right either way. It's also possible that Atlas didn't leave clear enough instructions to the customer that objects should not be put under the pipe, so maybe that's why they allowed the Warranty service, cause it was partially on them since customers can't really be expected to know such things.
True and I believe it was left but crew cause they passed on to owner and didn't inspect everything before leaving it in the owners hands
@@joemiller3313 ... Indeed, that's likely what happened, you have to support the pipe with something before rock/dirt is put in, so the customer didn't know it was supposed to be removed.
@@leeuniverse coming sence it has to be level until they pack the dirt..
I didn’t see them painting the weld after welding it. The welds will rust out. They could have done it just didn’t show it.
So to get out the escape hatch if you open the bottom hatch and all the sand falls down where does the saying go? Doesn’t it block the entrance to the escape tunnel? Or have you dug a pit underneath it for the sand to fall into?
Great business model. Gd bless.
That escape pipe broke because the block is not the way (obviously). Make the walls like a trench, max 1mt per side, lay 1 foot as a base of crushed 10mm rocks below the pipe and compact, lay and stick the pipe, build up with more crushed rocks up to 1/4 of the pipe (less than half way), compact that gap below the pipe, do the same every foot compacting up to the way up all the way, cover the pipe a good foot. Backfill with dirt and that pipe will never break or squash. 15 years of pipe laying.
I still need a question answered. Is it possible, all be it, expensive but $'s not an issue once I collect my AMC tendies, to have a large water tight bunker 24 ft deep. Then seal, gravel, tar and concrete it, run all the extra long runs of air pipes out to where they need to go, and then add a couple feet of solid clay over top and then have a 10' deep, 5 acre pond built on top?
Respect 👍
Polish name?
Jake Linden Yes, correct
This is why, when I'm ready to buy a bunker, it will be from Atlas.
If I wasn’t so damned claustrophobic I’d buy one from y’all! Lol 😆
Great advice, saves making costly mistakes, lets just hope we never need to use these shelters.thanks for your advice, i wish we had tradesmen in the uk like you prepaired to take the time and effort, its not just about money, this crazy world we live in.neil uk 🇺🇸♥️🇬🇧
I would be nervous using a contractor for this very reason. Too many things can go wrong if not installed properly
I assume that if you live on a ridge that’s 15 or 20 ft above the height of a nearby stream you don’t have to worry about the water table. Correct?
dig a hole and find out water is a funny thing but I don't think you will have a problem
What's the coating you use? looks good!
How deep can you put the "water tight" series?
How safe would a NBC bunker be in a wild fire? Very much a couldn't get out in time type situation.
Can you do a bunker that could withstand a direct hit from a bunker buster bomb? Would be awesome to see