In this I go over how to take railcar reading and what to look for when taking them.
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@SuburbAlliedАй бұрын
Gotta be the best instructor I've seen so far. The way he speaks clearly, informative and visually must be his greatest strength when teaching newcomers.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
You are kind to say so, thank you.
@georgetarabini65522 жыл бұрын
All that safety and antifreeze in a marked Gatorade bottle
@2dogsf-ingАй бұрын
Try to steal a drink of his. It will be the last time someone would think of stealing a drink from him. Lol
@FirstnameLastname-tp4zwАй бұрын
Suppose to be hand tight. Stresses it, gripes about it. Then uses a wrench to tighten it!😂🎉 Very informative thank you.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@mattikakiАй бұрын
Hello from Finland. I am a senior electronic maintenance engineer and found this really interesting. I learnet some good stuff too. It’s a real honor to meet a person who does his job well.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Finland! Wow what a treat! I am glad you found something positive in one of my videos. Thank you for sharing.
@bradhassler12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Interesting to follow along. Not nit picking, but your secondary containers need to be labeled. The antifreeze looks like Gator Aid.
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you are correct about the bottles. I address this in video #27 at 20:20.
@gordiecaird45182 жыл бұрын
Can you pass the ketchup oh tastes like used compressor oil ughh
@joemc1112 жыл бұрын
As far as the rocks, I watch a lot of Hobo channels. Some of the guys grab rocks to defend themselves from people trying to do them harm. One of my favorite channels is “runoutonarail” I have never seen any of these guys ever vandalize anything on those cars, sometimes they ride the tank cars and sit in that lid. City Boy here watching from Dunedin,Florida. USA.
@jamielacourse75782 жыл бұрын
Maybe y'all need to get a life. You know, before you wind up like Stobe.
@captainkeyboard1007Ай бұрын
Your Propane Insights adds insight to the workings of the American railroad. That was a genuine heritage.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Thanks
@captainkeyboard1007Ай бұрын
@@mypropaneinsights6074 You are welcome. I bid you Happy Railroading!🚂
@danielfantino17148 ай бұрын
What that gentleman never mentioned is finding bird nest in there. Those cars can be in storage for months or years. Some smart birds (not cute, black, short tail) in nesting season, with their beak pivot the side trap small cover to go nesting in there. A safe paradise for their chicks. No rain or predation. Always funny to see them in and out. Who said that tank cars are environement hazard ? 😂😊
@mypropaneinsights60748 ай бұрын
True enough.
@BVN-TEXASАй бұрын
I love the mustard bottle for dispensing oil.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
It works!
@dhenschel42 жыл бұрын
This was really interesting, never realized all that is involved with your industry, and I have only watched one video. Seems a small issue gets the best of you - please try to look past something like that as it only shortens your life. You do the best you can and that is great, sign of a perfectionist, but don't let the laziness of others ruin your day. I see the worst in my peers all the time but have to let it go and just do the best job I can and that is what gives me enjoyment. Good luck!
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment and the sound advise.
@evangiles4403Ай бұрын
Should never take the attitude that it's not your problem if something goes wrong they (insurance company and human resources) will always try to blame someone Particularly under strict liability laws because someone has to be found at fault
@joehalliday60812 жыл бұрын
Very informative and good general knowledge of operating around a railcar.
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@phuturephunkАй бұрын
I now have knowledge on how to test things on a Dot 111 tanker car. I do hope I get to use this knowledge some day. Mainly because this was fascinating.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Thank you for saying so.
@notlisted-cl5lsАй бұрын
damn. yer right up there with hank hill!!
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@jamesrichardson5592 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Always wondered how these were set up. I would suggest you get a different container for the glycol instead of a Gatorade bottle. You know what could happen if your tray is left unattended. You could put a piece of electrical tape vertically on the bottle and spray paint it. Remove the tape and you would have a window for the glycol level and it would not look like a drink bottle. Or you could use a clear dish detergent bottle that would not resemble a drink bottle.
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I address these bottles in video 27 at about 20:20.
@Wolfiecolada23 күн бұрын
stainless steel vs stainless steel = galling. the stainless makes it so there is much less oxidation. when that minimal oxidation is broken away from the surface from friction, the steel sticks to itself because there is no oxygen at that exact spot to create oxidation layer.
@mypropaneinsights607422 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing that.
@travelingtom923 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. Never knew what was under one of those tank car domes. I sometimes see tank car domes painted with a red or green stripe around them. What does this represent?
@mypropaneinsights6074 Жыл бұрын
I do not know what these stripes are for. Since some of these cars are owned by refineries, perhaps they use paint stripes to help quickly identify which specific commodity they want loaded into them. Thanks for the comment.
@opiumextract2934Ай бұрын
I deliver these to 2 facilities just outside houston.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing about your work.
@pparently_So7 ай бұрын
This is actually very interesting
@mypropaneinsights60747 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@joemc1112 жыл бұрын
One more question. How long does the off load take?
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
Generally it takes a little over 1 hour to offload the liquid from one car and less than two hours to offload 4 cars at once. Vapor recovery takes longer especially during warm weather, so about 1 hour 20 minutes for one car and 2 hours 30 minutes or more for 4 cars. Regarding your earlier comment about hobos, straight up vandalism doesn't seem to be their style from what I have seen.
@nightrider67692 жыл бұрын
Now that was a cool video I've never seen anything like this That's really really cool. You have a really interesting kind of fun job that's something I wouldn't mind doing but I bet it ain't no fun when the weather's not so good what else do you do?
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you found it interesting. Weather extremes are a challenge, but I have found them to be less challenging than working in a factory. What else do I do? We load transport trucks and occasionally smaller delivery trucks, but no retail sales.
@nightrider67692 жыл бұрын
Okay so the real cars come in you offload them into your big tanks and then you load semi trucks and then those drivers take the product to places around the state I'm assuming to load their tanks so smaller delivery trucks can deliver them to customers.
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
@@nightrider6769 Yes, you are correct.
@nightrider67692 жыл бұрын
I'm slowly but surely getting through your videos and I find them all very very interesting you do only propane cards right?
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
@@nightrider6769 Yes, only propane.
@StereoMike0622 күн бұрын
This is how you teach the new guy how to properly do the job. Not some stupid animated video that corporate would probably prefer.....
@mypropaneinsights607421 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@913WildCatАй бұрын
this tone should be used for teaching everything haha
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@Loader20125 ай бұрын
Appreciate the video. I noticed many times you use the adjustable wrench incorrectly. You should never put pressure on the adjustable part of the jaw. That can cause a tool failure and possible injury. Flip the wrench over so you’re always pulling the solid part of the jaw.
@mypropaneinsights60745 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. You are correct in what you said. I do occasionally use it backwards, but if I ever have to use a cheater pipe to remove an overly tight plug, I do use it correctly for the safety reasons you mentioned. Thanks for pointing this out, helpful comments like this is how we improve.
@josepha93134 ай бұрын
Interesting. In general, what's the process for this specialty, is it OJT or other classroom training, and what background does an individual need to be hired?
@mypropaneinsights60744 ай бұрын
Being mechanically inclined is important, as is being able to read, write and do basic math at a high school level. 49CFR states that we need to have certified training in both a general sense but also function specific for every job/function we do. Security and rail/rail car training. The code allows all training to be either in-house or from an outside testing company. All training has to be followed up with testing and certification of completion. We use the Certified Employee Training Program from the Propane Gas Association, Rail Safe Training, code training through Alan Budleski, along with on the job training and self study. New employees have 90 days to complete training and all employees must have refresher training every three years. Hope this helps, thanks.
@josepha93134 ай бұрын
That's great, thank you.@@mypropaneinsights6074
@tlavoie74 Жыл бұрын
I had a bad float on a propylene car last week. It engaged but didn't rise. It's not fun when this occurs. 2nd time now. Unfortunately supervisors don't understand the atominy of LPG car's.
@tlavoie74 Жыл бұрын
Pressure was 285 PSI. Not a great feeling, springs were fully compressed. Supervisor told me we couldn't send it out until we got a gauge on it. Lol
@mypropaneinsights6074 Жыл бұрын
That is frustrating. Glad there are people like you out there who catch AND report problems.Thank you.
@zakksrage2 жыл бұрын
Antifreeze in a Gatorade bottle is also a major violation. But I suppose if it’s in a cucumber Gatorade bottle no one knows
@jxh022 жыл бұрын
Is any of this stuff non-sparking? How has it not all blown up yet?
@mypropaneinsights60742 жыл бұрын
While propane is flammable, its characteristics are such that non-sparking tools are not required. Thanks for the comment.
@evangiles4403Ай бұрын
Because there are no ignition sources nearby and they ground the car before they climb on them
@bradmcewen2 жыл бұрын
Note to hobos finding full green Gatorade bottle....do not drink !
@vallerinsheichersh1272Ай бұрын
interesting
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Thanks
@specialed63572 жыл бұрын
Great, if there is ever a zombie apocalypse, I'm all set, if I remember.
@Unknownrobloxdude2 жыл бұрын
He sounds like such a dad!
@DennisDelaney-fg4pwАй бұрын
The railroad stole the idea how to seal those valves in a emergency from a fireman,and as a big fu to him,parked 2 trains in a row every night for hours with the generator car (the noisy one) parked in the spot with out a sound wall(deliberately missing)for 5 years.25 feet foward and the noise would of been behind the village center”.Firemans honor”
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
I did not know that, thanks for sharing.
@jackkreighbaum783Ай бұрын
I see a safety issue: putting a toxic substance(antifreeze) in an unlabeled drinking container.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
I address this in video 27 at the 20:20 mark. I also address this is several comment replies.
@BigBadDodge4x4Ай бұрын
do you know a " Hank Hill"? I hear he is huge in the propane world .
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
The man, the myth, the legend.
@3Mudbone1Ай бұрын
Never use oil on pressurized oxygen fittings / caps.
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
True. Thanks for sharing.
@njjeff201Ай бұрын
Instead of a crescent wrench get an 8 point socket & ratchet
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Well, if an 8 point works for square headed plugs, it might be helpful for some of these rounded off hex head plugs. Thanks for sharing.
@njjeff20129 күн бұрын
If they make an 8 point impact socket it would be even better than a regular 8 point
@jamielacourse75782 жыл бұрын
Pencil? What the hell is that?
@rearspeaker63642 жыл бұрын
do they still make them??????? and erasers???????????
@specialed63572 жыл бұрын
rear speaker Yes, some jobs require it as it's easily erasable than pens.
@rearspeaker63642 жыл бұрын
@@specialed6357 just being sarcastic, when they stop making pencils, I'll start looking for the 4 horsemen in the sky.
@RalphFreeman-ok5ofАй бұрын
What a quaint system.... When was this designed.... The last century?
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. This century, although last century was only 24.5 years ago. Time flies.
@martinhnetynka8252Ай бұрын
Keep it simple. No need to over engineer it.
@trcostan Жыл бұрын
Why don’t they just put a magnet on the top of the level gauge. All you would need would be a stick with steel on the end to retrieve it? Oh wait the rail industry doesn’t let innovation get in the way of a good tradition
@mypropaneinsights6074 Жыл бұрын
It's funny because it's true.
@bigboybuilderАй бұрын
was that glycol in a gateraid bottle? did it have a hazcomm sticker? safety safety safety
@mypropaneinsights6074Ай бұрын
I address this in video 27 at the 20:20 mark. I also address this in several comment replies.