In service Pipe Test - Rig Welding

Rig Welder Pepe is back showing us how to pass an in-service pipe test. Mike is going to brother-in-law this thing with Pepe hope this helps someone out in the pipeline.

[fernandozarate]

Very important to always get a thickness test done on production pipe before welding.
Some pipes are worn down to 2mm.
If you get a thicknees test done at least your covered by insurance.
If pipe is badly worn out replacement is safer than patchwork.
Be safe and lookafter yourself cause to the companies your only a number.

[saiason]

Lady’s and gentlemen always remember your system needs a high point and low point. Glad you touched on that subject a little. It is all relevant.Lots to learn in the trade besides learning how to weld out. Great video men.

[gparksmoswanted]

El compa Pepis always gets down. I had the pleasure of working with him and he is a very talented and versatile welder. Great video guys.
-Jay

[markscott]

I really enjoyed watching you do this in service test. I'm retired now from distribution and transmission lines lost my sight in my left eye. But still kind of table around a little bit on the equipment and whatnot. I've taken many a test over the years I'm from Houston originally and work for Lone Star Gas even work for Enron back in the day when before they went downhill worked on a lot of transmission stations. The Quality Auto turning out here on your videos is good. I can say I've been there and done that with no BS. You guys are telling it how it is in the field and it's even harder. Thank you felis I just stumbled on y'all a while back but enjoy any of the videos that you make. Take it from an old hand. Quality work takes quality Equipment you guys have got it I've run both machines. Be safe on your travels take care of each other. Mark Scott Shelby North Carolina

[TheCummins]

I like the hook cap on the jack for the chains. Way safer way of doing it compared to what I’ve had to do with a bottle jack and chain

[tomwagemans]

I'm in my first year off stick welding in night school. This information will help me a lot. Thanks!

[campisuper]

Damn I love Mikes videos!! Always special content and excelent comentary/tutor. Weld on keep it up

[DarlingtonFarm]

That's awesome, never tried any in service work before

[charlesherrington]

I dis this work for 5 years back in tge 90's for texaco in california. We always put a 3 inch by 3/8 strip on the horizontal joint but on the outside of the sleeve. Tested out with a 2 inch and 12 inch saddle. Was a quicker fir up is all I'm saying. Didnt have to fight the backing strip. Carry on boys

[ericrasmussen]

In the miller I used to run, the remote represented the percentage of the amps that was set on the machine it was a handy function once I figured it out I don’t know if they are all like that

[calebalt]

A cool trick I learnt was to use a ratchet strap without a hook on the end and wrap it back through and it’ll pull anything tight around a tank but that bottle jack and chain is a damn good idea aswell

[arkoutarkout]

We do alot of coffin patches in the oilsands, love the bottle jack rig to hold the chins

[maduikemefuna]

Great work Weldon. I am always happy to see professionals doing things i love. I wish to join you guys soon. i can't wait to become a welder.

[jasonshiver]

The high and low valve ports are for LOW point fill and HIGH point vent. Night point vent is to vent all air out with fill.

[Jesusisking]

Again guys, job well done. Very informative video. 💪👏💯

[sergiosoria]

Great video, nicely explained and fine performance, Great job, blessings..

[FG-qhqx]

There really ain't nothing to it. BUT AND I SAY BUT.
1. If your not familiar with your machine.
2. Dont know how to read a puddle.
3. Haven't had enough experience with welding stick.
Don't do it. There ain't no I'll fake it till I make it, kind of thing. Dont put yourself or others at risk. You all be safe.

[billcoley]

That fellow in the black shirt is not a flunky. He is smooth. The guy in the white shirt is O.C.D. ONE COOL DUDE

[nexgenbala]

Happy to be the 1k person after clicking the like button, great work guys...

[srjr]

You guys should have welded some 14 gauge pipe for an example of a real world thinned out old pipe “in the field”