Ron Perrin owns Ron Perrin Water Technologies a potable water tank inspection & cleaning contractor. Underwater inspection and cleaning video of public water systems.
After getting involved in using divers to perform water storage tank inspection and cleaning I soon found storage tanks are an overlooked and underserved part of our water systems. Sediment gathers in the bottom of tanks and towers. Over time a few inches can support a wide variety of bacteria, protozoa like cryptosporidium and even viruses. This blog was set up to be an educational tool allowing water utility managers and the public they serve to understand the importance of water tank and tower inspection and cleaning programs. See what we find here!
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Ahhhh I can’t even imagine the feeling of being there would be like YIKES
Nasty
The best!
Nice exo mask whit proam 1050 suit
Dowses the diver with 200PPM chlorine, all but the bottom of his shoes. Then proceeds to pick the hose up off the top of the dirty tank and lead the diver down the opening to swing in your drinking water.
Wow, people where drinking that?
Should just leave a robot vaccum in there like in a pool lol
What do you do for a living? I vacuum water
I wish I knew this was a thing when I was 30 years younger. Looks like a great occupation!
Adding a home water filtration system is a good health investment
Wow thanks for sharing this was interesting
I cant swim in here its dark and scary and loud whet its filling up😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🎉😂❤
It's not for everyone. The Diver is actually wearing weights so he can't even swim he just walks on the floor.
This is a water tank
Yep, potable water tanks you see all around towns and cities.
How many gallons do these tanks typically store?
10k to 40mil
Oh ,my GAUUU! I Would die pass out I I have a fear of water towers... trying to get over the phobia, its weird I know large odd shopped buildings often give me the the crepes
They give you the.... crépes? Like IHOP's lemon ricotta mixed berry crépes? I want to try those
@@rastapastrychief Oh ha har, Sargent Spell Check, or should I call you Admiral Advertisement?
@@tosborne8062 I prefer Sgt. Spell Check. Now, drop & give me 20.
Thought I was the only one! My mom would punish me sometimes by taking me to one and making me get out the car to stand by it 😂
Hay que beber mucho ron para meterse ahí.
Yikes bro, should have slinged off a ladder. The first rung is fucked
I clean with lemon pledge
That doesn't look like vulcanized rubber suits ? And is that neoprene boots and gloves ? Won't that contaminate the water
That’s what the chlorine spray is for
Right? We’re required to wear vulcanized rubber dry suits but im always seeing videos of dudes wearing neoprene dry suits. I wish lmao it would make doing towers so much easier.
Unless it’s a decommissioned tank then it doesn’t matter which could very well be the case.
@@dillon5347 swear dude the towers in San Antonio during the summer suck ass in the Vulcans
This give me a level of anxiety😱
This is so cool!!
My man got lucky Delta P didn’t come to the party
How do you dechlorinate the water
Normally sunlight can dissolve chlorine and dechlorination tablets
I'm kind of surprised that the municipality allows you to discharge all of the sediment right there around the tank. Do some of them require containment for the sediment pumped out of the tank?
Some utilities use sediment bags, and some dechlorination tablets. The sediment can be a lot of things but most times it is from the earth going back to the surface.
Makes my OCD feel good
Pk prolly thought this was lame too
EPA: Don't let us catch you allowing silt into a stream or lake! Also EPA: Silt in your drinking water tank? We see no problem with that.
Rules and Regs could always be improved and we would welcome that change.
Kinda miss working for Ron cool guy who takes pride in his work
No wonder my coffee tastes funny.
I want to do butt sex in a water tower when it's empty. Would be great!!
Thanks to all of you for doing this important work.
Y’all hiring? I’m commercially certified! 😁
You’ll love it there’s always work and fun
potabletankdiver.wordpress.com/employment/
that would be fun. a lot more fun than oil tanks
Hell yes they should be cleaned, and I'd like to help. I'm a certified SCUBA diver, how can I apply for a job like this?
How much does a job like this pay? Also are there benefits?
Depends on the company. Some divers are W2 and some are 1099. I started at $225/day, travel and lodging covered, driving pay, bonus for per day of early completion. Most I made in 2 weeks so far was $4800. Offshore Jobs is where the big money is made. You get paid regardless of wether you dived that day or not. I definitely don’t enjoy when we gotta climb these towers lmao
The water tower in my little town is 103 years old. Very small, very poor little town...I can only IMAGINE what the inside of this tank looks like...
1:39 Truman Show!?
Music groovy af
Why don’t you paint over it?
🚨 🚨 HEY RON….. HOW ABOUT UAV “DRONE” USE IN INSPECTIONS? DOES ANYONE SHOOT PROJECTILES INTO STEEL TANKS ? How is this checked / verified? UAV / Drones are also great for tower top inspection and pre-dive “quick checks”. (plus… they are great for capturing footage to use for training, advertising and other promotional tasks) 😁 Normally, this would pose a problem in tanks that have radio transmitter antenna is located on top. (READ ON…. I HAVE A SOLUTION!) Here in my area, the NorthEast, nearly 80% of tank top Installations include one or more “microwave” transmitters / antenna arrays operating in the 2.4Ghz / 3.9Ghz and 5.7 5.8Ghz frequency ranges… (both ISM unlicensed “power-limited WiFi” frequencies as well as more powerful FCC licensed frequencies) These are generally used for data links and replacements for the older technology leased-line control circuits used to link remote transmitter sites to others and to dispatch facilities. Guess What??? MOST (98.5+ %) of all sub $25,000 UAV / “drones” currently on the market USE THESE SAME FREQUENCIES!!) Almost every DJI unit uses these. Autel and Skydio as well. This is a HUGE problem for both the operators of the craft as well as bystanders on the ground. The problem?? INTERFERENCE !! While operating the craft, The operator uses a hand-held (or tripod / stand mounted) type radio control (RC) transmitter / receiver device which transmits control functions to the craft while simultaneously receiving telemetry signaling from the craft. In addition, most UAV craft utilize an internal or integrated camera for navigation. In most cases, this same camera is used for “real-time” inspection purposes as well as archival purposes. These internal cameras, many capable of extremely high quality video capture, generally have internal memory / TF - SD card memory used to store the recorded video. The “streamed” video, makes use of the RF radio transmission/ communications link between the remote controller and craft. It is extremely bandwidth intensive and greatly affected by interference and latency problems. Therefore, the recorded video onboard the craft is generally much higher quality. Some craft also have “Go-Pro” type HD / 4K high resolution cameras mounted on their frame. These “Go Pro” type cameras record to an internal memory module or TF / SD type memory card. The SAFETY concerns are on the REMOTE CONTROL side of operations. If the craft is being flown near delicate equipment and over people or vehicles, the slightest interruption in signaling or incorrect control signaling can potentially result in the UAV / “Drone” CRASHING or somehow causing. safety hazard. If the video signal is interrupted or negatively affected, it does not pose as much of a safety risk as loss of control does. I could go on for hours about the advantages of using drones for so many things… Plus…. THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN!!! I have developed an alternative radio transmission link system for the drones that I use to inspect radio transmission antennas, arrays, cabling and hardline installations for my public safety agency clients. This is done WITHOUT “tethering” the drone to a ground base system. Also…. Using the cellular phone / data net work for remote control, while great for long distance inspection of powerlines etc…. run into the same RFI (radio frequency interference) problems . Most water towers now have CELLULAR NETWORK transmitters / antenna arrays on site. In addition to the traditional use of the tower “top” for antenna mounting, mini cellular companies are now utilizing more directional style antennas and phasing arrays that are affixed to the SIDES and SURROUNDING the tanks and towers. So, by utilizing cellular network data for craft control…. You encounter the same interference problem as the other “WiFi” type frequency ranges predominantly used for drone control. My “solution” involves using combination of VHF-High and UHF frequencies at MUCH higher power. Example = The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom “Drone” , very commonly used for inspections and one of my favorites, simultaneously using 2.x and 5.x GHz frequency ranges LIMIT TRANSMISSION POWER to much under 1 watt. Using my concept …. An FCC licensed IG frequency pair provides simultaneous full-duplex communications for RC control functions. With much more power being emitted by the ground RC handheld remote controller to ensure that instructions to the craft in the air will “punch through” the background radio traffic. Even the telemetry link back from the craft in the air is substantially higher than the traditional methods. The use of directional, high-gain antennas aids in effective communications. Transmitter in ground remote controller = 1 - 35 watts (adjustable by user) Transmitter in drone in the sky = 1 - 8 watts (adjustable by user) The FCC / 2-way radio portion of this project is something I’m intimately familiar with. The licensing is not extraordinarily expensive and ensures that you are fully compliant with the federal laws that exist and ensures that you have the cleanest signal possible. I make use of A frequency pair in the “business band” (IG) spectrum when local. I am licensed for their use within 35km of my home territory .i have a second frequency pair that I use when loaning out equipment…. That license comes under the “itinerant use” policy/regulations. I have a license that covers the entire continental United States.. In addition to using the frequencies for a drone operation and control, we make use of portable to a radios in the field for communications and also have repeaters located in our area to expand the coverage range of our portable radios. “Push to talk“ is far more convenient and safer do use when performing the work we do. I have been using DJI’s “OccuSync 2.0” for the video streaming portion. it’s actually quite good, even in high interference areas. Additionally, everything is recorded to the DVR on the drone (highest resolution setting) for later review and use. The use of the DJI “OccuSync 2.0” (and now 3.0) also provides for rather easy video distribution on-site. Using several hardware products in combination, we are able to provide both HDMI and SDI video outputs on-site. (Note = DJI has a crappy “nanny” system incorporated into their drones. Their “Geo fencing“ makes it a risky choice for public safety, search and rescue and anything critical…. That’s why I only make use of their video transmission link system for inspection duty. I still fly my Mavic 2 and DJi FPV drones, but only for recreation. Autel is the “Orange King” of the skies…. LOL. Kinda like “Orange Man Bad”, a true hero IMHO) Often, during a more extensive inspection, design engineers and a multitude of others will be on scene and will want to see the video being captured during the process. In our case, this is sometimes the municipal water department representative. They are often interested in how the radio equipment / antennas / FAA aircraft collision avoidance lighting is being utilized on their tanks and towers. Another huge use of drones is to inspect water tanks/towers for damage done by “plinkers”. Idiots shooting firearms or other projectiles at water tanks. I could continue for 100 more pages and still not explain everything that can be done with current technology. so… i’ll follow up with: RON…. START MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING A “AERIAL INSPECTION SYSTEM”!, Sell it to municipalities, water district, water Department, diving groups, police and fire, etc…
🚨 🚨 HEY RON….. HOW ABOUT UAV “DRONE” USE IN INSPECTIONS? DOES ANYONE SHOOT PROJECTILES INTO STEEL TANKS ? How is this checked / verified? UAV / Drones are also great for tower top inspection and pre-dive “quick checks”. (plus… they are great for capturing footage to use for training, advertising and other promotional tasks) 😁 Normally, this would pose a problem in tanks that have radio transmitter antenna is located on top. (READ ON…. I HAVE A SOLUTION!) Here in my area, the NorthEast, nearly 80% of tank top Installations include one or more “microwave” transmitters / antenna arrays operating in the 2.4Ghz / 3.9Ghz and 5.7 5.8Ghz frequency ranges… (both ISM unlicensed “power-limited WiFi” frequencies as well as more powerful FCC licensed frequencies) These are generally used for data links and replacements for the older technology leased-line control circuits used to link remote transmitter sites to others and to dispatch facilities. Guess What??? MOST (98.5+ %) of all sub $25,000 UAV / “drones” currently on the market USE THESE SAME FREQUENCIES!!) Almost every DJI unit uses these. Autel and Skydio as well. This is a HUGE problem for both the operators of the craft as well as bystanders on the ground. The problem?? INTERFERENCE !! While operating the craft, The operator uses a hand-held (or tripod / stand mounted) type radio control (RC) transmitter / receiver device which transmits control functions to the craft while simultaneously receiving telemetry signaling from the craft. In addition, most UAV craft utilize an internal or integrated camera for navigation. In most cases, this same camera is used for “real-time” inspection purposes as well as archival purposes. These internal cameras, many capable of extremely high quality video capture, generally have internal memory / TF - SD card memory used to store the recorded video. The “streamed” video, makes use of the RF radio transmission/ communications link between the remote controller and craft. It is extremely bandwidth intensive and greatly affected by interference and latency problems. Therefore, the recorded video onboard the craft is generally much higher quality. Some craft also have “Go-Pro” type HD / 4K high resolution cameras mounted on their frame. These “Go Pro” type cameras record to an internal memory module or TF / SD type memory card. The SAFETY concerns are on the REMOTE CONTROL side of operations. If the craft is being flown near delicate equipment and over people or vehicles, the slightest interruption in signaling or incorrect control signaling can potentially result in the UAV / “Drone” CRASHING or somehow causing. safety hazard. If the video signal is interrupted or negatively affected, it does not pose as much of a safety risk as loss of control does. I could go on for hours about the advantages of using drones for so many things… Plus…. THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN!!! I have developed an alternative radio transmission link system for the drones that I use to inspect radio transmission antennas, arrays, cabling and hardline installations for my public safety agency clients. This is done WITHOUT “tethering” the drone to a ground base system. Also…. Using the cellular phone / data net work for remote control, while great for long distance inspection of powerlines etc…. run into the same RFI (radio frequency interference) problems . Most water towers now have CELLULAR NETWORK transmitters / antenna arrays on site. In addition to the traditional use of the tower “top” for antenna mounting, mini cellular companies are now utilizing more directional style antennas and phasing arrays that are affixed to the SIDES and SURROUNDING the tanks and towers. So, by utilizing cellular network data for craft control…. You encounter the same interference problem as the other “WiFi” type frequency ranges predominantly used for drone control. My “solution” involves using combination of VHF-High and UHF frequencies at MUCH higher power. Example = The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom “Drone” , very commonly used for inspections and one of my favorites, simultaneously using 2.x and 5.x GHz frequency ranges LIMIT TRANSMISSION POWER to much under 1 watt. Using my concept …. An FCC licensed IG frequency pair provides simultaneous full-duplex communications for RC control functions. With much more power being emitted by the ground RC handheld remote controller to ensure that instructions to the craft in the air will “punch through” the background radio traffic. Even the telemetry link back from the craft in the air is substantially higher than the traditional methods. The use of directional, high-gain antennas aids in effective communications. Transmitter in ground remote controller = 1 - 35 watts (adjustable by user) Transmitter in drone in the sky = 1 - 8 watts (adjustable by user) The FCC / 2-way radio portion of this project is something I’m intimately familiar with. The licensing is not extraordinarily expensive and ensures that you are fully compliant with the federal laws that exist and ensures that you have the cleanest signal possible. I make use of A frequency pair in the “business band” (IG) spectrum when local. I am licensed for their use within 35km of my home territory .i have a second frequency pair that I use when loaning out equipment…. That license comes under the “itinerant use” policy/regulations. I have a license that covers the entire continental United States.. In addition to using the frequencies for a drone operation and control, we make use of portable to a radios in the field for communications and also have repeaters located in our area to expand the coverage range of our portable radios. “Push to talk“ is far more convenient and safer do use when performing the work we do. I have been using DJI’s “OccuSync 2.0” for the video streaming portion. it’s actually quite good, even in high interference areas. Additionally, everything is recorded to the DVR on the drone (highest resolution setting) for later review and use. The use of the DJI “OccuSync 2.0” (and now 3.0) also provides for rather easy video distribution on-site. Using several hardware products in combination, we are able to provide both HDMI and SDI video outputs on-site. (Note = DJI has a crappy “nanny” system incorporated into their drones. Their “Geo fencing“ makes it a risky choice for public safety, search and rescue and anything critical…. That’s why I only make use of their video transmission link system for inspection duty. I still fly my Mavic 2 and DJi FPV drones, but only for recreation. Autel is the “Orange King” of the skies…. LOL. Kinda like “Orange Man Bad”, a true hero IMHO) Often, during a more extensive inspection, design engineers and a multitude of others will be on scene and will want to see the video being captured during the process. In our case, this is sometimes the municipal water department representative. They are often interested in how the radio equipment / antennas / FAA aircraft collision avoidance lighting is being utilized on their tanks and towers. Another huge use of drones is to inspect water tanks/towers for damage done by “plinkers”. Idiots shooting firearms or other projectiles at water tanks. I could continue for 100 more pages and still not explain everything that can be done with current technology. so… i’ll follow up with: RON…. START MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING A “AERIAL INSPECTION SYSTEM”!, Sell it to municipalities, water district, water Department, diving groups, police and fire, etc…
👍🏻 THANKS FOR YOUR CHANNEL! How about steel tanks? Perhaps cleaning often might reduce the amount of paintings required? Thank you for bringing us a view into your world (which is also our world … since we do drink the water 😁)
No EPA rules to clean water tanks is why you shouldn't trust what big brother says
This is why i only drink gallon/bottle water
Awesome job bro
any tardigrades or water bears?
Wow, that was both cool and disgusting.
Just started as a commercial diver, love what you guys do
It's been an honor working on this.