Rig Welder Pepe is back showing us how to pass an in-service pipe test. Mike is going to brother-in-law this thing with Pepe hope this helps someone out in the pipeline.
Very important to always get a thickness test done on production pipe before welding. Some pipes are worn down to 2mm. If you get a thicknees test done at least your covered by insurance. If pipe is badly worn out replacement is safer than patchwork. Be safe and lookafter yourself cause to the companies your only a number.
@@KyleGraham92 we do too,even with that you can blow thru.we had a guy blow thru, there was no big bang but there was a massive investigation. The guy was sued by company,and left without a job. Paperwork you sign is only to cover company from Liability. Its always the workers fault
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Lady’s and gentlemen always remember your system needs a high point and low point. Glad you touched on that subject a little. It is all relevant.Lots to learn in the trade besides learning how to weld out. Great video men.
I really enjoyed watching you do this in service test. I'm retired now from distribution and transmission lines lost my sight in my left eye. But still kind of table around a little bit on the equipment and whatnot. I've taken many a test over the years I'm from Houston originally and work for Lone Star Gas even work for Enron back in the day when before they went downhill worked on a lot of transmission stations. The Quality Auto turning out here on your videos is good. I can say I've been there and done that with no BS. You guys are telling it how it is in the field and it's even harder. Thank you felis I just stumbled on y'all a while back but enjoy any of the videos that you make. Take it from an old hand. Quality work takes quality Equipment you guys have got it I've run both machines. Be safe on your travels take care of each other. Mark Scott Shelby North Carolina
We’ve always called those “wedding bands” In 20 years in the field I have never seen one done with a backing plate like that. Learn something everyday.
I dis this work for 5 years back in tge 90's for texaco in california. We always put a 3 inch by 3/8 strip on the horizontal joint but on the outside of the sleeve. Tested out with a 2 inch and 12 inch saddle. Was a quicker fir up is all I'm saying. Didnt have to fight the backing strip. Carry on boys
In the miller I used to run, the remote represented the percentage of the amps that was set on the machine it was a handy function once I figured it out I don’t know if they are all like that
A cool trick I learnt was to use a ratchet strap without a hook on the end and wrap it back through and it’ll pull anything tight around a tank but that bottle jack and chain is a damn good idea aswell
There really ain't nothing to it. BUT AND I SAY BUT. 1. If your not familiar with your machine. 2. Dont know how to read a puddle. 3. Haven't had enough experience with welding stick. Don't do it. There ain't no I'll fake it till I make it, kind of thing. Dont put yourself or others at risk. You all be safe.
Chicos los sigo hace mucho tiempo ...ojalá para la facilidad de sus seguidores de habla hispana ..podrían programar los subtítulos en español...muy buenos vídeos pero falta eso para los que queremos aprender más y lo sabemos Inglés
@@DvS2171 it's an in service pipe test for live product lines. Alot of rig hands take this test. It's a requirement for kindermorgan certs amongst alot of other pipeline contractors. LU250 steamfitter combo welder and rig welder.
Anderson Karl oh I understand the test, just looking at how they run that 7018. It’s weird. Steamfitters LU475 here, just passed my UA21 and starting my 3rd year of apprenticeship.
@Jo Smotherman They used 8010 just to weld the caps on the end of the carrier pipe and 6010 to tack the backing strips. The actual tested weld is 7018.
Awesome vide bro 👍🏻 but how about y’all talk about real life about driving a welding rig the cost and maintenance and how about the legal par like Carrying over million dollar dollars liability insurance and procedures on pipe line test
Keep 75% to 80% of your heat on the reinforcing ring, pushing the edge of the puddle to the pipe with the arc. Minimal heat on the pipe by pushing the puddle. The arc is on the puddle, not the pipe. Push the puddle with the arc. Liquid puddle melts into the pipe. Stay alive.
I know that I don't ever want this ticket. Willing to learn just to get better, but rather not do it. Is this up to a certain standard? Somewhere under API or something?
Joshua Marcotte He said 127 on the machine and 55 on the remote. So if you add that up he’s actually running 170+ It’s a pipeliner technique you set your machine and then go up with it on your remote.
you always have your hand right in the fire thats why your gloves look like chicharrones, and by bracing your hand or arm on the pipe every single pass means you lack the ability to free hand which shows your inexperience.
