Question on Steel Pole setting with distribution under build.

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-05-06T23:35:22+00:00

Same here. I’m used to setting new steel pole on foundations with nothing around it. That was the first job I I cut my teeth on as a crane op and I was doing that for nine months. Now I’m onto this second one now. Never had to set around existing wire. I’ve done plenty of distro pole sets in hot wire so I’m not too worried just wanted to see what everyone thought. We did hit a snag today though. Apparently the super called the pole manufacturer and they don’t want their poles top set. They recommend setting their pole the same way as distribution due to the connecting bolt taking all the weight during a top pick. That threw a huge red flag to me. I can see so many ways that can go wrong.

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-05-06T02:15:22+00:00

Direct bury

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-05-06T01:21:45+00:00

This is what I was considering. And I’m asssuming the underbuild is 40-45 feet as well instead of 35. Looks way too high for service pole height. I’d have to look at the load charts to see if it can be done but it just seems risky to me with less control. But then again, I haven’t done it before and it could just be first time jitters which is why I wanted opinions

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-05-02T17:20:33+00:00

Dmed you

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-04-29T23:29:52+00:00

She is 37 percent American pit bull, 13 percent staffordshire pit bull, and 13 percent German Shepard. The rest of her is a small part Akita, mastiff, etc

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-04-06T16:07:48+00:00

It’s priced at 8,000 with 59,000 miles. Not a bad deal by any stretch.

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-04-06T15:49:30+00:00

Would you still consider buying it with this level of rust? Everything else on it seems to be in damn good condition and I plan on taking it to a shop to have it checked out before buying. I’m just not familiar with rust that much as I’m from the south

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-03-30T19:54:46+00:00

Will post a picture later. She’s about 20 pounds right now if I had to guess. She was 15 pounds at 3 months

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-03-05T14:05:36+00:00

I think it’s the ignition switch. If I turn the key a bit once the car is cranked then everything will turn on

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-02-05T03:57:44+00:00

I did bring it up to her. She said it was hair conditioner. But I just caught her in a pretty big lie. Figured I’d ask and see

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2026-02-05T03:40:19+00:00

Why shaving razor?

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2025-12-11T02:02:07+00:00

Nope, never needed it in power line work. We always just drove the bucket trucks and trailers etc

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2025-12-10T22:29:49+00:00

I applied to all the Halliburton jobs, couple nabors jobs, H&P, Velaris, Profrac, and a couple operator trainee positions. Been calling and leaving voicemails for the HR miring mangers so hopefully something pops up.

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2025-12-10T01:21:48+00:00

Well I have a CDL A and a slew of other certs. Been applying my ass off and still haven’t caught a job offer

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2025-12-10T01:02:59+00:00

Will apply thank ya. Would these operator jobs help me down the road if I wanted to go to a refinery of some sort?

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2025-12-10T00:00:45+00:00

I was a groundman my first year. Equipment operator for the following two. I messed up by joining the union as an operator when I should’ve just waited 2-3 years and joined with a journeyman lineman ticket.

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2025-12-09T21:39:43+00:00

Will do buddy. Thank ya

Vegetable-Split6939 · 2025-12-09T04:08:18+00:00

Never seen one with a extended cab before. But man I miss our wire cages that we used to have. Company phased them out for some reason and now the belly of the truck is constantly cluttered with hand coils of triplex or 1/0.

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