What Do You Guys Think of This Climbing Job?

To your question of if safe to climb, are you asking if we think your bodyweight and shaking around, plus the force of the limb coming off, might break the tree? Throw a line over the limb, and bounce-test it.
 
NO, the tree is NOT trying to HEAL itself. It is growing new tissue. It is trying to continue to support itself while "SEALING" itself.

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southsoundtree said:
What's the circle circling?
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The circle is representing the limb hes being asked to remove..
What say you, Monkey? You take the job? Already do it?
I can't tell how close those utility lines are but, if your going for a high tip just out of habit, just be cautious setting/retrieving your throw line, ropes, etc.. Maybe you can get away with a lower one on this one & not even have to have your cordage up at the same level of those power lines. Just get to that circled location & advance yourself up a little more with a spar cinch or something.. you kno.. whatever gets you to a good work position to splash the thing..
 
I decided to opt out of that tree. Still gonna do some other work on the job. Probably gonna look at educating myself some more on working near wires.

Technically not just anyone is supposed to do work within a certain distance of power lines like that right? Only qualified individuals with the appropriate training?

One of my thoughts exactly was shooting the throw line up there and if I miss what if it bounces off the tree and then goes over the lines or something. Just one possible hazard among others.

I ain’t upset. I don’t need to take unnecessary risks.
 
climbingmonkey24 said:
I decided to opt out of that tree. Still gonna do some other work on the job. Probably gonna look at educating myself some more on working near wires.

Technically not just anyone is supposed to do work within a certain distance of power lines like that right? Only qualified individuals with the appropriate training?

One of my thoughts exactly was shooting the throw line up there and if I miss what if it bounces off the tree and then goes over the lines or something. Just one possible hazard among others.

I ain’t upset. I don’t need to take unnecessary risks.
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Not just work within a distance, but work on any tree within a certain distance from the line. The distance varies by the size of the line. When in doubt, stay away.
I got zapped once. It sucks. Now I have the power companies give me clearance every time before I jump in a tree that's all up on the lines.
 
climbingmonkey24 said:
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Nothing wrong with walking if your not comfortable, just for future info if your not aware, there are 4 wires that look bare in your photo. 3 will be power and one should be a tension line to help the poles hold the weight. The lower ones near the limb in question are all data wires for phone and internet.

Data wires still require caution when working next to them so as to not damage them and receive a large bill, but the electrical risk is greatly reduced (technically data lines are still electric, but I am not sure what kind of voltage they can actually carry)
 
Jehinten said:
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Data wires still require caution when working next to them so as to not damage them and receive a large bill, but the electrical risk is greatly reduced (technically data lines are still electric, but I am not sure what kind of voltage they can actually carry)
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I know old analog phone circuits are -48 volts DC & the "ring" signal is -96 VDC (or close to that). So, it's enough that you'd rather not cut into it but it probably won't kill you. I will make you jump & twitch so that won't be fun. Of course, if the twitch happens with saw in hand -- that could be a bad cut & now there's a possibility of death again.

Anyways, that got too morbid for this early. Stay safe out there!!

--andrew
 
If no wires are or can't possibly touch tree, and working off-side from wires w/o rocking tree back into said hazard.
>>i'd think are mostly ok safety wise.
>>calling company for formal clearance is best
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Emergency storm situations were lines are down, trees touching in chain to get you, crossed into comm lines etc. change all
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Was taught to hold arm out and see if hairs move
Was shown sparks from crowbar and climbing spike allowed to drop to ground and fall to tree.
>>nothing big, but provable.
Later as lead was climbing and saw tree tips under wires spark, told cx to call city, and weeks later a fire and why didn't i do more. i had actually left msg on city tree trimming line also day_1..
>>the home owner tried to get a newbie to just cut that sapling down; i shouted down to the worker i hoped he was smart enough not to be standing on ground and cut into green watery layer of sapling shoot that was sparking extra high wire with tons of resistors. And noted why would always jump on, not climb on crane
>>i guess was kinda a mood killer and that party stopped. Few weeks later cx got a hold of me on fire deal behind house in rite of way between blocks.
 
Good call, stay within your skill set and comfort zone.

All in time.


Sometimes, the big factor is not the physical tree work, but a restless nights' sleep before a climb that concerns a climber, that can impair judgment the next day.
 
southsoundtree said:
Good call, stay within your skill set and comfort zone.

All in time.


Sometimes, the big factor is not the physical tree work, but a restless nights' sleep before a climb that concerns a climber, that can impair judgment the next day.
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It is still best practice to hype them up. It's always miserable to walk up to a tree that you were sure was a cakewalk only to see that it's bigger and harder. Develop an immunity to the antsy feeling so that every day you can expect a nightmare and always be pleasantly surprised.
 
Nothing really to do with skill or comfort, more so I don’t feel the need to take unnecessary risks for a prune job just to make more money. More so that before doing tree work like that it would be wise to undergo some education and training in working around live wires.

I’ve worked near power wires before, completely comfortable, but in something within a few feet of the main rd where cars are driving, tons of lines, I don’t mind saying I’m not gonna get involved with that tree.

You guys ever deal with cable wires? If you have to drop them do you call cable company or do you drop them yourself? I’ve seen people touch them and drop them. I also read that sometimes they can carry a charge ya?
 
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Cable company has dropped things for me in the past. I've gotten lucky a few times with short notice,
but like most things in life, its one of those things thats best if scheduled ahead of time..

I've also dropped them here & there if the issue arises with add on work.. But only when it's obvious as to what they are & can be sure there's no risk to me. Just to be clear here, I'm talking about Cable, not Power.
 
Joeybagodonuts said:
Cable company has dropped things for me in the past. I've gotten lucky a few times with short notice,
but like most things in life, its one of those things thats best if scheduled ahead of time..

I've also dropped them here & there if the issue arises with add on work.. But only when it's obvious as to what they are & can be sure there's no risk to me. Just to be clear here, I'm talking about Cable, not Power.
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I actually did the job a week ago. Pruned three other trees.

I’m curious...

Is it possible for some cable and other service wires to have a charge? I know a lot of people will touch them without worry but is there that offhand chance there could be electricity going through it?
 
climbingmonkey24 said:
I actually did the job a week ago. Pruned three other trees.

I’m curious...

Is it possible for some cable and other service wires to have a charge? I know a lot of people will touch them without worry but is there that offhand chance there could be electricity going through it?
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It's not offhand. What do you think that the signal that goes to your TV is made of? There is a charge.
 
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