Just FYI WD-40 is a terrible lubricant. It's mostly a solvent. It works well for freeing stuck things but needs to be followed up with a proper lubricant otherwise the problem is going to return.
@bryanlatimer-davies1222
3 жыл бұрын
Correct it's not a lubricant at all it is a water displacer , it chases the water off evaporates, and leaves a residue.
@garry4816
3 жыл бұрын
@@bryanlatimer-davies1222 that's were it got its name WD and the 40 was the 40th try at the water displacement formula. Was a contract with the military for a water displacement.
@ross82
3 жыл бұрын
And then the residue becomes tacky with contaminants, not good for periodically moving parts. As soon as I saw the can coming out I was thinking ffs.
@xRepoUKx
3 жыл бұрын
@@ross82 same here. WD is not a lube, it's far too light an oil (mostly petrol) for that job.
@TheNiters
3 жыл бұрын
WD-40 is a brand these days. They have a ton more products than just the "original formula".
@jfan4reva
3 жыл бұрын
As someone who grew up far from to ocean, the idea of 6600v equipment on a ship is a little mind boggling. I realize that heavy equipment needs high voltages, but the idea of multi-thousand volt equipment on a ship is something I never would have thought of. Thanks for the video!
@mr.h4714
3 жыл бұрын
6600 would be a main feed on a buss....the buss will feed many items.... none of which is 6600....
@roetemeteor
3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.h4714 this dude has it. It probably doesn't receive that voltage often, but it has the potential to, so it's labeled as that.
@N269
3 жыл бұрын
There's probably more and longer wiring in these large ships than in an entire town. And, all specialized uses. Long runs + high voltage == lower current. Well presented docuentary of this project... change those dampers 👍
@akimbojimbo3763
Жыл бұрын
@@roetemeteor 6600 will be the main bus fed from the generators and it'll stay at 6600 phase to phase. After it's distributed from the main switchgear, then it may be dropped down to 480 or similar. But the larger motors (like azimuth pods or thrusters) are usually fed the primary bus voltage to save on motor size and copper.
@michael1556
3 жыл бұрын
You may want to look into the life cycle of these VCBs. That Bow Thruster VCB is sitting on around 5000 operations which is nearing on the limit of its mechanical life, that is probably why you are starting to find signs of wear internally.
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
The same report was sent to the higher ups. Thank you very much
@emmanmiclat7839
3 жыл бұрын
Finally, found a real ship maintenance !!!! Thank you youtube recommendation!
@HughCStevenson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the interesting video. WD40 is actually a poor lubricant. It is a water displacement fluid and tends to evaporate and disperse over time. A good quality synthetic oil or grease would be much better.
@valuedhumanoid6574
3 жыл бұрын
We have more mechanical issues with our high vol switch gear than electrical! Lol. Back in the day, the buss rails and plugs were made of all high quality parts and with regular maintenance would never fail. Now they try to save money and use cheap stuff. Plastic instead of metal, pot metal instead of billet and so on.
@salvatoreshiggerino6810
3 жыл бұрын
Good idea wearing the HEV suit. Never know when you're going to have a resonance cascade.
@fredsalter1915
3 жыл бұрын
Mad skill, mad ability, mad knowledge.... awesome video, good sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@maurovianna4702
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know much about ship equipment. But it is nice to know that the rule that you can fix 90% of the things with WD-40 and Duct tape also applies to ships! :)
@tranceman9670
3 жыл бұрын
I've worked on many boats from steam boats to trawlers 3 key things any boat needs 1: duct tape 2: zipties 3: wd-40.
@tsal4379
3 жыл бұрын
Is this just normal lack lube situation or a temp fix thats kinda sketch
@ph11p3540
3 жыл бұрын
....and bubble gum.
@Shawn_the_Protogen
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget a hammer.
@swaags
3 жыл бұрын
@@tranceman9670 based on that, i would like boats
@scottjustscott3730
3 жыл бұрын
Well done! Never cut corners when it comes to safety. My job is similar but it's on land. The highest voltage I deal with is 480v 3 phase from the grid. A ship at sea is its own power plant! Fascinating.
@scottjustscott3730
3 жыл бұрын
@MichaelKingsfordGray #1 he isolated the problem area. #2 he released any stored energy. #3 he used the proper PPE. #4 he tested for voltage. He didn't cut corners. He was safe. As far as the wd40 goes I don't think rebuilding or replacing the VCB was an option at the time so he gave it a few squirts. The bow thruster's back on line and he is alive and healthy. Arc flash is no joke especially at six thousand volts.
@danielelise7348
3 жыл бұрын
FINALLY,someone talking about switchgear that I can UNDERSTAND!!
@hatersaywhat8986
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, never knew the switch gear could be fouled enough to over come the spring tension? We rack and rotate with spare , rebuild and test.
@imconsequetau5275
3 жыл бұрын
Crumbling rubber or elastomer damper seems to be what he commented on.
@deborahchesser7375
3 жыл бұрын
@@imconsequetau5275 is there a conditioner they could use on the rubber or maybe the high temps would just burn it off
@imconsequetau5275
3 жыл бұрын
@@deborahchesser7375 Probably degraded due to ozone, friction, and collisions, so the damper needs to be replaced. Recent innovations allow various thermoplastics and rubber to be molded together, so I'm wondering if it could be re-engineered to be more durable, or substitute with a polyurethane. Back in the day, IBM made a typewriter with a _fluid_ damper, (piston and cup), which trapped air for deceleration of the carriage at the end-of-return. That was a large part, but they _never wore out._
@dmacgyo
3 жыл бұрын
And with all due respect, I would be sceptical that a quick clean up and squirt of extremely low viscosity, short service life lubricant is going to offer much of a fix. Pessimists though eh?! Ha.
@Marks-Garage
3 жыл бұрын
@@dmacgyo I agree. Probably more a case of the manual trip freeing up what was stuck. Will happen again given time. Breaker must see alot of ops thou so understandable if its worn out
@mikaderson6544
3 жыл бұрын
Even im not electrician, i really enjoyed all your video. I always gain new knowledge from those videos
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful comment
@UOttawaScotty
3 жыл бұрын
I love this video, so interesting to see the electrical system of a large ship, subbed and looking forward to more videos !
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@ДмитрийАверьянов-э8ю
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, thanks a lot for the video provided. Could you please give a final conclusion about the reason for not opening the bow thruster breaker?
@Arykperry
3 жыл бұрын
Finally ……… now I can fix my bow thruster. Ive had numerous hit an runs in my ship since the little bastard broke ….. thanks Bro !!!!!
@Cragified
3 жыл бұрын
Nice switch bounce on the VCB. Good example why they have springs and dampers otherwise the switch can bounce back partially closed and arc weld itself closed.
@aliabrahimi3711
3 жыл бұрын
Yea very useful video for people who don’t know how to change a lightbulb
@alexscarbro796
3 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see the technical library right next to the control panels. Great for efficient fault finding!
@errickmackey8983
3 жыл бұрын
With your knowledge on this issue, You are worth your weight in Gold.👍👍
@terrorbit3553
3 жыл бұрын
Try CorrosionX for lube, it's dielectric and is safe for these parts providing better lubrication.
@rustyshakleford5230
3 жыл бұрын
It must be a good feeling knowing you got such a serious arc flash suit on board. The danger of 6000volts is kinda impossible for people to understand until it blows up in your face.
@deborahchesser7375
3 жыл бұрын
I saw a guy literally blow himself to pieces in a generator room, high V/AC scares the shit outta me.
@paulmorrow8372
3 жыл бұрын
I used to tour some factories and see “medium voltage” AC motors. While that does not sound scary at first think about this, 0-600v is “low voltage” and up to 4,160 volts is “medium”. I didn’t even want to look in the direction of those motors or their feed boxes!
@Urbicide
3 жыл бұрын
What face?
@sr9ruger1
3 жыл бұрын
not very good arch flash suit
@MrBLAA
3 жыл бұрын
High Voltage doesn’t really scare me… Amps contain the scary magic😉
@b1jama916
3 жыл бұрын
most educative channel by a mariner ...nice work sir
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much for the wonderful comment
@nicholasburks1118
2 жыл бұрын
Fellow ETO here on OSV's in gulf of Mexico. My chief wouldn't let me touch that till we get in port if it's stuck closed. Since I would still have bow thruster operational for docking. Now if it was opposite, get er done now! Chiefs are a funny breed.
@TrevorHeathPhotography
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting video, my Dad was an AB on ships in the 1950s - 1980s based in New Zealand. Mostly bulk carriers I think. 👍 I will sub!
@troutstag
3 жыл бұрын
8:55 looks like you either have a control issue or relay/contact chatter. That looked like a double hit.
@letrainavapeur
3 жыл бұрын
It was a great day when VCB's replaced OCB's in Power stations
@whippetquick3527
3 жыл бұрын
I disagree. A well maintained ocb will last forever. Give them regular oil changes and check split pins etc and they are bomb proof.
@letrainavapeur
3 жыл бұрын
@@whippetquick3527 They also have a nasty habit of going bang, I'v seen a few. The big advantage as far as I was concerned was that VCB's are much easier to manhandle for isolations, some of our 11kV OCB's weighed well over a tonne and they take some dragging out when you are on your own.
@whippetquick3527
3 жыл бұрын
I've only seen 1 that went bang. Have to admit that when they go they really go. This one took out an external wall and part of the roof. They do need more regular maintenance than VCBs and luckily the one that went bang hadn't been maintained by us :-) I don't miss hand cranking the things either. Those tanks are heavy.
@AlexFettweis
3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and wanted to thank you. This information is extremely interesting.
@terrygrant8126
Жыл бұрын
That was a good job my friend!
@2loco
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Next time my home light circuit breaker trips, I'll head straight to the 50 cal arc flash suit and ensure the VCB is open along with the MBT. 😂🤦🏽♂️
@paolentakevophotography
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@rosco4659
3 жыл бұрын
Just loved it when you fixed the breaker with WD40
@Unity_Club
3 жыл бұрын
i had same issue on VCB, but in mycase we found broken parts( plastic part), we replaced with spares
@milantrcka121
3 жыл бұрын
I sure hope when you get to Chile, you attend to the contactor mechanism service and lubrication properly since it is already compromised. WD-40 will do for now, but not for the long run.
@onradioactivewaves
3 жыл бұрын
WD 40 may be a better choice as it won't cause problems with the electeical. Except perhaps from dust accumulation. Would for example, a silicon lubricant act as a semiconductor, and be a bad choice around electrical contacts?
@alakani
3 жыл бұрын
@@onradioactivewaves Silicon and silicone are about as similar as water and hydrochloric acid
@onradioactivewaves
3 жыл бұрын
@@alakani yes I know, but I was referring to the dielectric properties. There are different types of silicone. I know some have good dielectric properties, I suspect the lubricant do not as much, as the better lubricants have smaller molecules.
@orangtua9498
3 жыл бұрын
I always learn something in your every video, thank u lecky jake😁
@billmoran3812
3 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised you don’t carry a spare VCB. It would have been easy to just swap it out and send it off for repair.
@mwiz100
3 жыл бұрын
Send it off to where? Overboard?
@ironnads7975
3 жыл бұрын
That makes no sense....why would you do that when you are on a ship and you have to improvise and make things work?
@naseerghanim9752
2 жыл бұрын
Great man, you are professional thank you
@ryanengle3188
3 жыл бұрын
TY KZitem. I have no idea what i just watched. But it was fixed with WD-40 which blew my mind. I imagine this is temporary until they can get the part they need on board replaced.
@1ajs
3 жыл бұрын
amzing how wonky and persnickity electricity gets the higher the voltage stay safe
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@obrianfelix
3 жыл бұрын
You are a living legend, thank you mate.....
@dhavalkumarpatel4722
3 жыл бұрын
Love from 🇮🇳 India ❤
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@calbrock6302
3 жыл бұрын
The part where he uses a stick is like when I wire a switch or socket up in my hose then use a wooden spoon to test switch it 😂
@RadDadisRad
3 жыл бұрын
I had to spray wd40 on a 135kv vcb. The trip relays opened but the mechanisms had dried out grease on them. Gave the mechanisms a couple squirts of wd40 and then BAM! They slammed opened.
@watertriton
3 жыл бұрын
I guess if you’re on a ship with no good solutions WD-40 to go to but they make a electrical specific grease for that type of equipment.
@andyxox4168
2 жыл бұрын
… and they wonder why the breaker stuck … what do you expect from Bodgit Philippines Inc …
@vaishupatil782
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing this video. got so much information
@kingofdomain7598
3 жыл бұрын
I'm always excited watching your videos, it feels like having a preview on what i am going to experience once i become an ETO. And i think it will be a great opportunity to work with you sir.
@leckyjake
2 жыл бұрын
good luck to your journey
@stephenwoolway7495
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@leckyjake
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@theswissvaper
3 жыл бұрын
Magandang video sir.. Salamat Po.. Talaga naman 6600 volts.. Amps? Greetings from Switzerland.. ✌️
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
SALAMAT sa suporta
@woodywoodlstein9519
3 жыл бұрын
It’s vacuum engaged ? Cool.
@Zt3v3
3 жыл бұрын
Great Thumbnail and title, you peaked my curiosity.
@Ralph2
3 жыл бұрын
That's some job you have! Interesting video thank you. 👍
@alexgoldstein7997
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work. Very interesting engineering subject.
@hvacskull
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vídeo
@junmaromega2747
3 жыл бұрын
thank you again sir..Kip safe always!
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support
@alexibonnet2634
2 жыл бұрын
You are the man !!
@leckyjake
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@KALECKYTV
3 жыл бұрын
Ayos... 👍👌
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Salamat lodi
@fredsalter1915
3 жыл бұрын
@@leckyjake Tisoy for the win!!!
@andyhill242
3 жыл бұрын
It's good that you have the proper PPE for jobs like that. What is the minimum voltage on which you would use that suit?
@wzpu3283
3 жыл бұрын
According to the NFPA 70E, the Arc Flash Rating of the equipment being worked on determines the proper PPE. PPE appeared to be Category 4: 40 calories per square centimeter suit.
@woodywoodlstein9519
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. ! Great teacher. ! I would definitely want you aboard !
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment
@ЮрийИванаускас
3 жыл бұрын
В поддержку канала!
@christianmanong3606
3 жыл бұрын
Legendary ka talaga sir
@gatekeeper84
3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video but adding background music is a rookie mistake.
@sklzlm
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! WD-40 to the rescue once again. WD-40 was invented in my hometown of San Diego, CA.
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Duct Tape and WD 40 are like the best.
@brucet9799
3 жыл бұрын
Expert uses Water Displacement 40 as a lubricant as does everyone else!
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
It is like the duct tape that fixes everything.
@VolvoJesse
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you were able to isolate the bus before having to do any work on the breaker! No fun doing anything on switchgear that's live even in a suit
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Safety is the number one priority
@kornpops1261
3 жыл бұрын
That's how I learned not to get electrocuted. I now have nerve damage and am immune to 115v residential. I'm also going bald. But trust me I'm professional
@jorgebravo415
Жыл бұрын
Velkommen til Chile.
@whatevernamegoeshere3644
3 жыл бұрын
I'm decently sad you guys used WD-40 and not grease spray or gear oil... WD-40 is NOT a lubricant. WD literally stands for "water displacer" because it was developed as a de-icer. It leaves a few micron thick layer of paraffin oil and that's all your lubrication. In the mean time it washes off all the lube that was previously there too. It's infamous for ruining bearings and bushings, mostly in bikes and skates.
@bbeen40
3 жыл бұрын
It was developed to coat amunition and prevent rust. Do you know why it is 40? Because it was the 40th try. I've seen plenty of cooked bearing for that very reason
@kennethschultz6465
3 жыл бұрын
@@bbeen40 Bull SHIT!
@bbeen40
3 жыл бұрын
@@kennethschultz6465 Sure Pal
@whatevernamegoeshere3644
3 жыл бұрын
@@kennethschultz6465 Skaters and bikers think it's lube and cook bearings with it left and right. WD-40 is the cause of a stupid amount of bearing repairs.
@whatevernamegoeshere3644
3 жыл бұрын
@@bbeen40 It was developed for space vehicles first. The cryogenic fuel was building up ice and thus weight on the tanks of the rockets. All the other stuff you said is correct
@haziqwahiduzzaman690
3 жыл бұрын
Love from Malaysia sirr
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@EverythingHVACR
3 жыл бұрын
Well done! 👏
@Shawn_the_Protogen
3 жыл бұрын
Did you try the Russian method? Hit with hammer till it complies?
@arthurhall9930
3 жыл бұрын
Never ever use wd40 on a circuit breaker. Wd40 dries to leave a sticky protective coat that gums up trip mechanisms and prevents the breaker from opening. The mech should be cleaned with a solvent then oiled with a good quality light oil.
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
I guess the VCB maker, Hyundai Technicians, will disagree to your comment. Technicians who comes onboard from previous vessels are using the same WD40 in lubricating points.
@arthurhall9930
3 жыл бұрын
Well I am talking with over 40 years experience working with high voltage. It is a fact that wd40 gums up breakers. Love your videos keep up the good work.
@ayushsrivastava682
3 жыл бұрын
We can use WD40. but we have to use rags after that for cleaning nd then contect cleaner..
@FixItStupid
3 жыл бұрын
@@arthurhall9930 What School Did They Go Too ? None... See & Do Thats Stupid Killing The Equipment = Owners $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ For Stupid
@FixItStupid
3 жыл бұрын
@@ayushsrivastava682 NO NO NO Think Fire DRY LUB Dam IT
@glasno
3 жыл бұрын
I don't work with HV but this was cool to see, subbed
@azers9065
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!thanks
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@kabarotv6933
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one sir.thank you
@punman5392
3 жыл бұрын
2:58 what’s with all that reefer?
@codycall6513
3 жыл бұрын
Wd-40 isn't the best for lubricating. It dries up rather quickly.
@adamdeguzman3238
4 ай бұрын
Rest in peace Leckyjake 🙏
@mateuszzylinski4221
Жыл бұрын
i understand the good pratice as you did here, good job, but what kind of trouble is to have connected power to the bowthruster, linked with MSB if nobody operates the motor? You had connnection between MSB and BT, if you could operate BT in such way, after manouvering you could just leave breaker ON. Or there is some kind of protection on PMS that prevent to keep that?
@vihai
9 ай бұрын
The VCB is a protection component. In case of a overload or short circuit it protects the circuits to prevent fire and/or cascade failures. Without an operative VCB the bow thruster is not safe to be operated.
@shaikcader247
3 жыл бұрын
Usefull information.
@tricitiesair
3 жыл бұрын
I work on high voltage refrigeration units 460 volt. WD40 is in my tool bag all the time.
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍
@sheridanangeles1904
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@estevanmariani4361
3 жыл бұрын
SUBSCRIBED! love this stuff
@rondo122
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@rydplrs71
3 жыл бұрын
Wd-40 helps rubber bond to metal after it dries.
@paulgonzales6474
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for sharing your experience and knowledge sir,, are you a Filipino?
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@Erlenbach29
3 жыл бұрын
Why is the bowthrusther room so dirty ?... I've been working on German flag vessels and there is everything completely clean :) good video!
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
2 guys are working on the emcy fire pump. They are changing the seal hence water spilled. But do not worry they have cleaned it properly after changing the seal.
@MrThisIsMeToo
3 жыл бұрын
When you have a ship full of cheap labor that grew up in third World countries, this is what you get. Pay for cheap labor get cheap results.
@bas6983
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrThisIsMeToo bullcr.p.
@bleachinuri
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrThisIsMeToo cheap labor, you mean 6 digit salary's, This is got to be one of the dumbest comments on youtube to date
@Afraidinct
3 жыл бұрын
Good Job, and good Vlog as well.
@dizzy_derps
3 жыл бұрын
KZitem suggested this video to me and in my head I was using the other pronunciation of bow and had no idea what bow thruster might be.
@thillaiambalam5661
3 жыл бұрын
Well done Kuya 👏
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tejabravo
Жыл бұрын
Landing craft bow thruster working with two generator when synchronise them. I want run in single gen how can run? I try but not running.
@Dan186
3 жыл бұрын
@5:11 that quick sniff to see how much a work utility suit reeks of stale ball sweat.
@garbo8962
2 жыл бұрын
Would be a lot saver to have a remote operator station 25' away from vacuum breaker so you do not have to wear hot bulky PPE.
@KillerJoeFIN
3 жыл бұрын
Our bow thruster was 11Kv, damn i miss those times when i was at sea. Lost my career becouse epilepsy :(
@Tjita1
3 жыл бұрын
That truly sucks. I feel for you.
@jeremytoms5163
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that sucks. Was a certified 11kV engineer. Had my first seizure on fathers day 2018, 40yr career gone. Had all the tests, still having fits but still no answers. Feel for you, not fun losing what was my dream profession from when I was 11. Not alot of call for us in this state, can't even work in an office in engineering, just too heartbreaking.
@kaptainkaos1202
3 жыл бұрын
I know how you feel. I was a flying flight test engineer, until I had blood clots in my leg from a long flight. A dream job. Now I fly a desk.
@girlmastergeneral
3 жыл бұрын
so cool!
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@marinongmarinero1731
3 жыл бұрын
The best talaga
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Salamat
@samreyy
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jake, would you be able to make a dedicated high voltage isolation video including earthing down phases? Keep up the good work 👍
@vigneshkrvd
3 жыл бұрын
Thank u ❤
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@j2o3sh
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if the manufacturer states to use WD40 lol. HV cab I would think a non flammable or non explosive compound would be used.
@mikemorrow6992
3 жыл бұрын
Was that a braker or contactor
@skihyh4649
Жыл бұрын
HYUNDAI SWBD good?
@ansonantony87
3 жыл бұрын
What you did on VCB....?
@leckyjake
3 жыл бұрын
Just lubricate all the mechanical points. I also advice the CE to request tech in replacing the damper.
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