ReplyWhen raining real hard will don two peices but water will go down crack no matter what. If lightning avoid altogether.
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It rarely rains around here, but as usual all hell breaks loose when it does. Do commercial techs go up on 25'+ roofs on extension ladders while in windy/heavy rain conditions to work on equip. What is better 2 pc raingear or long coat.
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When raining real hard will don two peices but water will go down crack no matter what. If lightning avoid altogether.
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.Originally Posted by nick muniz
No, This one won't. It's that simple.
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Do not attempt vast projects with
half vast experience and ideas.
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It all depends. Definately a no when there's lightning
Officially, Down for the count
YOU HAVE TO GET OFF YOUR ASS TO GET ON YOUR FEET
I know enough to know, I don't know enough
Why is it that those who complain the most contribute the least?
MONEY CAN'T BUY HAPPINESS. POVERTY CAN'T BUY ANYTHING
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Not if they are thinking clearly.
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Depends how hard its raining and from what direction. Ive serviced RTUs in the rain by putting the panels on top with a patio slab from the roof to stay dry.
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It is almost always raining or snowing up here. We are on the Atlantic Coast just outside of the Gulf Stream. It is cold, and wet and raining/snowing most months except for August and September. A few years ago, it was colder on July 4th than it was on Thanksgiving.
The point I am trying to make is that if we didn't work in the rain, we would work very much at all.
Two piece rain gear is a must. Pants and a Coat, but your still going to get wet. Tarp the equipment when you can. Tie off if it is windy. Secure RTU/Chiller panels when you take them off for service. Be careful. Be careful. Be careful.
Oh, and we rarely ever have lightning here.
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Well, around here on the wet coast, its pretty much inevitable that we end up working in the rain on a fairly regular basis. We try to avoid it whenever possible, but it happens. I have 2 piece Carhart raingear, and also a 10'X10' easyup tent that works great for long jobs.
Maintnences are not generaly done in the rain for obvious reasons... filters dont hold up to well after sitting in the pi$$ing rain. But again, it does happen
Lightning, forget it, not happening, i dont care what the call is.
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There's no such thing as rain without lightning here, so... NO! Torrential storms move into this area very fast and they can be on top of you within minutes of hearing the first rumblings miles and miles away. If I hear rumbling in the distance, I start packing up, or at least getting my stuff consolidated so I can be ready when it comes.
Don't pick the fly crap out of the pepper.
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No - my boss doesn't want to have to make the phone call that the tech slipped off the roof, fell off the ladder, or got zipped by 460V
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Well, like meplumber said, if we didnt work in the rain we would be lucky to work 3months a year out here... suck it up, be safe, but the work needs to get done! I make 6 figures so im not bit#!NG
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Doesn't rain much in So Cal. but when it does I rope stuff down to just bare essentials for Pm's. If its for service electrical bag, driver n guages that's it.
I wear work pants with rain coat, by the time the shower has passed I can get back to work fairly unemcumbered.
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With all the tech gadgets on my iphone, I just wait for the least intense moment if it HAS to be done. Rain isn't too bad around here (inland northwest), but the wind can really make things difficult. I always let someone know where I am and to check up on me if I have to be alone. As said before, be carefull, think it through, don't rush, especially around electricity! Good luck.
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Working in seattle you work in more rain than sun. Two piece rain gear is a must. If you just wear a jacket your legs get soaked. A 10x10 pop up tent works well for compressor changeouts in the rain as long as its not windy.
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No when there is lightning. We usually schedule our work around the rain though so its rare that you get rained on that many days of the year.
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I do not work in the rain. I got lit up pretty good by a shorted drain heat tape. Last rainy roof I was on 20 yrs ago. Maybe if I had someone with me to perform CPR.
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Comort stuff will wait, but the necessary things like coolers and freezers gotta get done. Can't "Eat Fresh" if it isn't fresh.. Luckily I work for good people, and pretty much make my own decisions. Always work safe though.
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I just add layers. I am looking for a long raincoat have not found any I'm interested in so far. We don't work in lightning when it's on top of us. We use tents sometimes that does not go well. Had to cut fabric loose and let it fly a couple times.
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Where's the grill and chairs?I just add layers. I am looking for a long raincoat have not found any I'm interested in so far. We don't work in lightning when it's on top of us. We use tents sometimes that does not go well. Had to cut fabric loose and let it fly a couple times.
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