Video: This is what happens when a 500,00 volt power line is disconnected. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

yotta · 12-17-2003, 08:22 PM

http://www.gotkarma.net/files/wacky.mpg

One of my buddies on IRC showed me this. Fucking awesome.

KWSN · 12-17-2003, 08:22 PM

Damn straight

It'll be even cooler if anyone can prove it's real.

yotta · 12-17-2003, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KWSN
Damn straight

It'll be even cooler if anyone can prove it's real.

If anyone wants, it's possible to calculate the maximum electrical arc length at 500,00 volts. I'd do it myself, but I don't feel like looking up the formula right now. This looks real to me. Arcs go up as they heat air, in a fasion simmilar to that.

Kaos · 12-17-2003, 09:12 PM

That was even better than the fireworks factory that went up in flames!

Hycdubg · 12-17-2003, 09:15 PM

Move the slider for slo mo. It looks carrazzy.

yotta · 12-18-2003, 01:23 AM

One of my buddies on IRC had this to say:

Quote:

from a utility protection engineer: "Actually, what you see can be quite common. It's the reason why High Voltage air switches have no published opening or closing ratings. 40-80 foot arcs are not uncommon. It's all a function of the transient recovery voltage across the contacts, the elevation, position, the moisture in the air and the wind speed and direction."

Aparently he knows a utility protection engineer.

So, this is almost certianly real.

SirGoreaxe · 12-18-2003, 04:27 AM

Dude that was awsome. I wish I could see that in person. Its gotta raise the hair on your head.

Shpoop · 12-18-2003, 04:32 AM

that is awesome!
the only part that doesnt look completely real is the very beginning, but i bet it is

ickma · 12-18-2003, 01:15 PM

It would be really hard to fake it when he zooms out. I wonder if I snap a power line outside my house would it do the same thing?

Sticky · 12-18-2003, 01:19 PM

I would have shit my pants if I saw that live.

BonesCPA · 12-18-2003, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaos
That was even better than the fireworks factory that went up in flames!

I don't know, that final explosion was pretty intense.

cchris · 12-18-2003, 04:13 PM

Stunning.
Thanks for the link

12-18-2003, 10:29 PM

saweeeeet

31Friction · 12-19-2003, 03:31 AM

VERY cool, I've seen a transformer blow but it was nothin close to that.

Sho Nuff · 12-19-2003, 06:16 AM

Sweet...

Zotz · 12-19-2003, 06:44 AM

Awesome!

splck · 12-19-2003, 04:46 PM

Nice video, here's one more for you.
It's a 345KV line disconnect

splck · 12-19-2003, 04:52 PM

Here's a substation transformer blowing up.

yotta · 12-20-2003, 01:53 AM

splck, you rock! Those are great!

These are all from http://205.243.100.155/frames/longarc.htm

Cycler · 12-20-2003, 08:38 AM

Cool my friend works at a power spread the joy.

SSJTWIZTA · 12-20-2003, 10:56 AM

woah, thats fuckin awesome

MacGnG · 12-20-2003, 12:00 PM

coolness

Fearless_Hyena · 12-21-2003, 09:22 AM

all of those are cool as hell!!! thanks for sharing!!!!

VF19 · 12-21-2003, 09:47 AM

wow cool! hate to be near one of those when it blew up

silent_jay · 12-21-2003, 11:41 AM

that fuckin rocked really hot.

sartan · 12-27-2003, 04:31 PM

That was awesome.

zVp · 12-27-2003, 08:18 PM

that was unbelieavable...

Hard8s · 01-02-2004, 01:11 PM

Very nice. I work for a Power Plant too always nice to have something to remind us of the power we generate to keep us safe.

12-17-2003, 08:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
yotta Irresponsible	Video: This is what happens when a 500,00 volt power line is disconnected. http://www.gotkarma.net/files/wacky.mpg One of my buddies on IRC showed me this. Fucking awesome. __________________ I am Jack's signature.

12-17-2003, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
KWSN green	Damn straight It'll be even cooler if anyone can prove it's real. __________________ Your arms are broken!

12-17-2003, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hycdubg Insane Location: Up my ass	Move the slider for slo mo. It looks carrazzy. __________________ Alice, that dog has been licking his own asshole for three hours. I would venture to say that there is nothing there that requires more than an hour's attention. So I would suggest that whatever he's attempting to dislodge is either gone for good....or there to stay. -The Long Kiss Goodnight_

12-18-2003, 04:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
SirGoreaxe Tilted Location: Bremerton, WA	Dude that was awsome. I wish I could see that in person. Its gotta raise the hair on your head. __________________ (;þ "You can't change what has happened, but you can make the best of it, and make better decisions from the past." (Unless there is a quick edit button.)

12-18-2003, 04:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
cchris Junkie Location: Sydney	Stunning. Thanks for the link __________________ There's a fine line between participation and mockery

12-17-2003, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kaos Ssssssssss Location: Ontario	That was even better than the fireworks factory that went up in flames!

12-18-2003, 04:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shpoop Curious Location: NJ (but just for college)	that is awesome! the only part that doesnt look completely real is the very beginning, but i bet it is

12-18-2003, 01:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
ickma Insane Location: Toronto	It would be really hard to fake it when he zooms out. I wonder if I snap a power line outside my house would it do the same thing?

12-18-2003, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sticky	I would have shit my pants if I saw that live. __________________ Sticky The Stickman

12-18-2003, 10:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
:::OshnSoul::: Guest	saweeeeet

12-19-2003, 03:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
31Friction Addict Location: STL, MO	VERY cool, I've seen a transformer blow but it was nothin close to that. __________________ "Saints need sinners." Alan Watts

12-19-2003, 06:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sho Nuff Addict Location: Harlem	Sweet... __________________ I know Nietzsche doesnt rhyme with peachy, but you sound like a pretentious prick when you correct me.

12-19-2003, 06:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
Zotz There's someone in my head, but its not me	Awesome!

12-19-2003, 04:46 PM	#17 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	Nice video, here's one more for you. It's a 345KV line disconnect __________________ nice line eh?

12-19-2003, 04:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	Here's a substation transformer blowing up. __________________ nice line eh?

12-20-2003, 08:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	Cool my friend works at a power spread the joy. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."

12-20-2003, 10:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
SSJTWIZTA Master Thief. Master Criminal. Masturbator. Location: Windiwana	woah, thats fuckin awesome __________________ First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for the communists and I did not speak out because I was not a communist. Then they came for the trade unionists and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist Then they came for me And there was no one left to speak out for me. -Pastor Martin Niemoller

12-20-2003, 12:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
MacGnG Know Where!	coolness

12-21-2003, 11:41 AM	#25 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	that fuckin rocked really hot. __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

12-20-2003, 01:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
yotta Irresponsible	splck, you rock! Those are great! These are all from http://205.243.100.155/frames/longarc.htm __________________ I am Jack's signature.

12-21-2003, 09:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
Fearless_Hyena Hello, good evening, and bollocks. Location: near DC	all of those are cool as hell!!! thanks for sharing!!!!

12-21-2003, 09:47 AM	#24 (permalink)
VF19 Banned Location: back to my old location	wow cool! hate to be near one of those when it blew up

12-27-2003, 04:31 PM	#26 (permalink)
sartan Tilted	That was awesome.

12-27-2003, 08:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
zVp Tilted Location: Woodbridge, Ontario	that was unbelieavable... __________________ "Even a stopped clock is right twice a day."

01-02-2004, 01:11 PM	#28 (permalink)
Hard8s Addict Location: Wherever I am!	Very nice. I work for a Power Plant too always nice to have something to remind us of the power we generate to keep us safe. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, then wipe this smile off my face!