Installing culvert pipes

Installing 3 culvert pipes under a driveway to better route water from a pond outlet. Using a Hitachi EX100 excavator, and John Deere 310c backhoe.
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[@ramosel]

Those who have never been in an excavator have no idea what a deft hand it takes to run one as you do. Moving the culvert with the bucket and not crushing it but burying it with the same motion.... slick. You make it look easy.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, good eye noticing that.

[@JohnLaco]

the main thing i noticed too! any reason you didn't work your way up? I like starting at the low point so you're not working in water/mud the whole time.

[@jimb6683]

Makes it look easy with very worn bushings on the bucket/stick! I would hire him to do work for me anytime

[@CranialAccess]

It’s amazing how the boom, dipper, and bucket become one with you, especially when you’re doing fine work......I used to practice with the bucket full of water to develop a smooth non jerking flow.

[@bazzinbulgaria4826]

Totally agree with you John Laco..I would have started at the lower pond and worked my way back up.

[@1944robbo]

Hi Andrew from Australia, like everyone else watching you, I love the blond supervisor. Like most supervisors he never actually does any work, just barks some orders and then wanders off to see what he can find, goes for a swim in the neighbours pool, and comes back when you've finished the work to pass criticism! You have a wonderful job, and do great work fixing all these issues and like most of the other comments say, "watching you is addictive". I'm jealous because I should have gone into you line of business. Thanks, Ray

[@ganeswarmali1405]

🇦🇩🇦🇩🇦🇩🇦🇪🇦🇫🇦🇮🐢🐢🐹🐭🐀

[@garykolo8650]

I like watching the dog just wandering around.

[@richc6278]

I think his name is Levi. Seems like a good dog.

[@laoluu]

Important thing is, it knows when to get out of the way.

[@ВасилийГаврюшкин]

In childhood I had a dog breed Scottish Sheepdog (collie). very smart. you are doing business, and he is constantly around, the company is up, and somehow it is more pleasant to get things done right away.

[@Lifeless11111]

i like how he is just watching him work

[@OGCONSUMER]

laoluu lol just barely, that fucker has big balls!

[@stephendavies923]

Andrew, having followed your channel for many years, I enjoyed re-watching this video when YT suggested it. It was wonderful to watch the great QC inspector running around keeping an eye on your work. Thanks to you, people like me who never met Levi, will always hold him in our hearts because of you. Thanks again for your content and it was fun watching Cody be the QC in the recent CAT bulldozer video.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thank you.

[@I_Am_Michael]

your dog makes a good supervisor.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yes.

[@Kenzofeis]

No hardhat, no protection glasses, no high visibility vest, no protection boots or shoes, no scribble board, no pens in a chest pocket to look impressive, not even a chest pocket! Hm. Are you sure about that dog

[@moffepolle]

well he bakred alot thats one thing

[@ΑθανάσιοςΤζιούμης]

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[@sergiovalente9595]

Sfvalente@hotmail

[@doitnow3291]

I've been in construction most my life of 70 years...I've never seen someone that seems to Fly on the edge so much but always has excellent outcomes...! A natural!

[@bolobolo2003]

I’ll be honest with you ,your videos are addiction to me. I spend hours and hours watching these awesome videos. Love and peace from Saudi Arabia to you and good American.

[@mplewp]

heavy rainfall can cause scary stuff :D

[@jjcochran8599]

I used one of the techniques I learn from you on a 1 mile driveway the other day. It also got me the job because I didn’t have to haul 10 loads of rock in to fill the ditches that had washed out in the driveway. I dug the rock from a big bank behind the house and hauled it down the driveway. Thanks.

[@jamesb7978]

I've learned how to do so much from watching your videos Andrew, thank you for putting the time in to showing us how to do property maintenance!!

[@NAVI05]

That excavator handling skills is at legendary level. I can't even make that happen in simulator.

[@michael7423]

as soon as Andrew starts working the chief inspector ( Levi ) is there to inspect and by the looks of his tail he definitely likes what he see's, I envy everything about you and your life Andrew!

[@neilgelinas9926]

The fact that you hand excavated the ground after the initial water pipe was a testament that you care about the environment and your proprty.

[@thatguyslivemusic2999]

These videos where you take the time to explain what you are doing and why are your best. Really appreciate the extra effort. Cheers!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, ill try to do that in all future videos.

[@thatguyslivemusic2999]

Legend!

[@efedogan9402]

That Guy's Live Music Video arayın

[@chinesepugs-bestbreedofdog7254]

Legend!!

[@CharlesSavvy]

It is good to see those old machines work so well, and you know how to use them too. Great

[@itssenecaball]

oh, my God, I just watched so many of your videos! I am obsessed! You are ONE man, manipulating land...making it be what you want or envision...you have such a skillset..just omg ..I am your biggest fan! This is crazy!

[@Harley04]

He's like a busy beaver, working with water, he has the natural instinct

[@michael7423]

I beg to differ from you, I am Andrews biggest fan LOL

[@alanhill4334]

Andrew, You make 'professional ' documentary producers look stupid. You know when to let the action speak for itself and when to interject.

[@chinesepugs-bestbreedofdog7254]

Andrew Camarata is installing 3 plastic culvert pipes, which are better routing water from a pond outlet.

[@MrTarkus007]

the only thing missing now is a beautiful log cabin all the way up the hill where nobody see's the house & you have peace & tranquility wow i could just picture it .... great job amazing !!

[@AndrewCamarata]

There is a castle up on the hill.

[@sat20387]

"that dog " is supervisor Levi Camarata. Overseer to all things construction and repair related Especially if there is water involved.

[@GeoffreyWBlee]

Andrew every job you do, you do it perfectly. Its good to watch someone who is so presice. Thank you once again 🇦🇺

[@E.lectricityNorth]

2:30--music gets going; I sit back in my chair; smile spreads across my face. Therapy session has begun! Thanks for the video Andrew.

[@jotterson438]

Andrew is always on it with music usage way better than other guys put in their videos.

[@Cat314DLCR]

I love your videos man one of my favorite youtubers. Love how you arent lazy to get out to move the camera and get the best angle, how your informative about what your doing and why, and on some jobs you go back some time later to give us an update on how the project looks. Watching some of your older videos i see theres people talking shit and making negative comments but i hope you dont let those discourage you from making videos. Keep it up!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, yeah trying to make newer videos better.

[@michael7423]

my favorite also

[@BenCos2018]

@Michael Johnson Jr I. Agree also thanks for having the music at a decent level and not giving everyone an ear ache and the excellent camera angles Ben

[@billyricker3432]

Thanks, yeah trying to make new videos better. Keep it up!!

[@tandybarr6294]

Much Derp I was

[@jrand2631]

I think your dog was a seal in its former life, it seems to love water a lot! LOL

[@unionjackgamingandvlogs6457]

Or a foreman

[@patrickmoore1602]

Your dog always cracks me up! No need for safety orange with that bleach blonde coat. Thanks, as always, for the video!

[@trentgriffin2884]

Got the best "naked" eye for grade and elevation I've ever seen! Got a good hand on the equipment controls too!

[@davidj4662]

That dog runs a tight operation.

[@freeze1305]

I envy people like this...People who actually create/build something. I sit in an office all day and "make" spreadsheets/reports as a senior accountant. Wish I could make a living doing this instead!

[@julz4u2]

I’ve been quite ill with cancer. Love the background music while watching

[@BenCos2018]

Hope u get well have a nice Christmas!!!

[@julz4u2]

Ben C You are so very kind. Wish you the best too.

[@mikeRadamz]

I see that Levi knows when it's quitting time. 15:50 to 15:59. I had a Lab. that looked just like him and he went to work with me every day. He also knew when it was time to go home, sometimes he insisted! Levi brings back a lot of great memories. Thanks for the videos!

[@graywolf7648]

His skill is amazing smooth and he seems highly confident which I love ten out of ten would hire

[@senatorcongressmen2721]

Its so satisfying when the water starts flowing through!

[@rogerweaver7686]

I would consider digging a small catch basin at the head of each culvert to catch dirt and debris, thus less change of a plugged up culvert.

[@ChrisCoombes]

I was wondering about debris - a catch basin sounds a good plan.

[@jimgarrett7078]

Wow, I miss these type videos. Especially the ones of putting in culvert and drainage pipe.

[@michael7423]

i love the way Levi was barking orders about 3:40

[@strmtrooperwitapurplehelmt6414]

You sure do have a really GREAT dog... he knows to keep his distance and like you've said before he is a great supervisor and also good company!

[@scoutrifle6827]

Anybody else amazed at how well that dog stays out of the way? Mine can't let me walk down the stairs...

[@danielebrparish4271]

Not really. There are always lots of pee and poo smells for a dog to inspect in rural areas and no cats to chase or neighborhood dogs to argue with.

[@morganjr1978jr]

I don't think I could watch all these videos back to back without your four legged supervisor keeping a close eye on the production "quota."

[@bsm6776]

Is this your property or a customer? Also your dog is funny how it always wants to be in the water lol

[@AndrewCamarata]

My place, yeah Levi always goes in water.

[@villeqq4789]

A mountain in Finland is called Levi.

[@santtu_9544]

@@villeqq4789 suomi perkele

[@breenwalshe7667]

Ville QQ ,so are my jeans................

[@torbenhansen8539]

It is a labradore they are after water always always

[@bogoto247]

You make the job look easy. Great finishing on your gravel surfaces. No grader or blade work needed.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks.

[@FloHilux69]

I love your dog following you around. Its so cute

[@michaeldibb]

Good old faithful Labrador and his master at work. A joy to watch.

[@itssenecaball]

HGTV is missing it's biggest star ever!!!

[@flat6fever680]

I have been thinking that all along. Like Gold Rush but without the idiots.

[@itssenecaball]

@@flat6fever680 Right, this guy is amazing. Thats what women like to see. A man that can really manipulte our biggest adversary...mother nature! I was bragging so hard about how amazing this guy is that I think my husband got a little jealous

[@stacywilliams6837]

Agreed

[@williambrown4090]

You are really good with that equipment. Wish you were here.

[@craighall4675]

"My GoPro just went for a swim" Levi looks up like I told u so lol. But nice one for getting the shot 👍

[@ohhpaul7364]

Nice work. Your soil conditions where you live and work are so completely different from where I am; we hardly ever have rock to deal with and that looks like most of what you have.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks. Digging here the dirt is mostly mixed with rock, than you hit bed rock which cant be dug threw.

[@Markusx26]

At 05:13 Min you disassembled the connection of the pipe when you covered it with gravel.

[@perro626]

You can see at the bottom right corner of the footage that water keeps going fine.

[@brockshields9336]

Ponds, streams, ditches, etc.. Where there's water, there's Levi. Such a waterdog.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Nice job. Completed fast. In and out.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@terrylawson2000]

As a compliment sir you make it look easy! Your pup must be exhausted and sleep well after every job, I enjoy seeing him/her having a good time, it is very devoted to you. Thanks for sharing! ;)

[@cyberbiker0]

looks like a good job. however, the place i worked & got my pipe from recommended to go no less than 1' deep to prevent the pipe from being crushed by traffic. i've also heard to use some sand or dirt that touches the pipe to prevent rocks from puncturing the pipe. but those are DOT standards & they over-do everything. hope it does well for ya & this video might solve a squabble i'm having with a relative, about letting run-off flow atop the road. that has "bad idea" written all over it.

[@KW-cq4yr]

We replace a lot of these plastic culverts I work for hwy dept most of the time the plastic is usually not low enough on driveway connections and they work up or collapse after several years we only use galvanized pipe no plastic but I guess it depends On were you work at. some use concrete and the plastic culvert pipes. But for as our dot we only use galvanized and usually do not have any problems other than if one isn’t installed properly and it gets to filling up with debris or undermining they will rust out but usually it’s a very long time before replacement all the plastic ones I have replaced have holes collapsed or just worked up out of ground being too shallow.that is usually the case. But I can see one deep enough it would last a lifetime. Andrew you got some nice skills there. And I enjoy your videos thanks.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

They want 1-1/2 times the diameter of the pip over top of the pipe with loose fill in my area.

[@Jesse_Caulk]

I had to replace my driveway culvert a few years back, my township will do the work if I buy the pipe. I asked about going to 8 or 12" pipe from the 15" that was there for added cover and said it wasn't needed. Small/smooth stone is best but the smooth bore double wall pipe is extremely strong and will hold up fine with only a few inches of cover.

[@gerin1946]

Andrew, when you are working and Levi is with you, she does quite a few kilometers running around !! but now he is getting slow poor old fellow ! Love Levi !!!

[@possecomitatus77]

Andrew you are one of the coolest and most wesome dudes with the most awesome videos i have ever seen on youtube. I shit you not.

[@AndrewCamarata]

possecomitatus77 thanks.

[@jenniferlangeveld6662]

It’s true!

[@Zahid_FBX]

And Chris fix is also the best

[@billyricker3432]

It’s always true!!

[@ericvallandingham5113]

Breaks my heart seeing levi. Miss him so much.

[@LextechLighting]

7:59 Andrew shows us his running back skills

[@markthompsoncpa]

As a guy from MI, this scenery reminds me of when we would go to Watkins Glen to watch Formula 1& campout for a weekend. Near the Finger Lakes, beautiful area

[@pallikorva11]

Why am I watching this again? I just watched it over a year ago! Andrew, we need new fabulous content faster, goddammit! :-)

[@RileyJSW]

Used to watch you all the time. Now drive a ‘97 Montero sport and saw the thumbnail of your Montero. Got excited. Now I’m here haha

[@MrP1kollo]

7:58 Love this explosion

[@SirShoX0r]

Difficult not to admire your mastery of your craft!

[@fynbo1007]

Good job done. It’s looking amazing, now you had better control over your water flow. Thank you for sharing your amazing video

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@bogobogo6513]

X. B

[@bogobogo6513]

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[@raep7997]

Carsten Andersen ü

[@paddyokeeffe2590]

Carsten Andersen hhhhhhhh

[@jaynareynolds3684]

Thank you for your entertaining vids. I've had a very tough year and your vids helped me by distracting me from my grieving. Your vids allowed me some temporary relief from my hearache. I know this all might sound weird, but you've helped he get over the hump. Sincere thx!

[@LordFalconsword]

I love labs. They'er 50% curious kid, 50% fish.

[@orionstar6747]

Andrew , you are such a gifted, and hard working young man, I watch your videos all day long, and admire your skills.

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

Another great video Andrew ,that dog does some walking lol.

[@karlbrohammer9105]

Levi is the best job site inspector, Labs rule! Nice property improvement video.

[@salmonhunter7414]

How many miles of driveway or trails do you have?

[@doug1234dougx]

Your dog is awesome. Truly a best friend.

[@Mr.Saephan503]

8:00 I know Im not the only one that was yelling for him to catch the go pro when it was falling and not the only one to hold my breath lol

[@frenchtoad1308]

I was telling myself "that's a bad idea putting the tripod here, when the stream will be powerful enough" 30 sec later "Here we go ^^"

[@JackMacLupus]

Well, never underestimate the force of water! XD

[@petemason57]

It's been a pleasure watching you work.

[@Rattlerjake1]

Should have installed an "overflow", that way the pond will always fill to a certain point and the overflow would drain away the rest.

[@macsloan58]

One of the most enjoyable KZbin videos that I have watched in a long time. Thanks.

[@bigjim5723]

do u have any trouble with ticks getting on ur yellow lab up there? in the last month we have pulled a dozen off our golden retriever so far. hadn't been bothered for many yrs till just this last month. yeah-i always liked putting culverts in too.

[@AndrewCamarata]

He's gotten ticks before, but not in a while.

[@quincymontgomery254]

BigJim57

[@TofuCoCo]

Dont think any tick would want to go swimming in that cold pond water, the dog (Levi) keeps going into.

[@SuperEoin09]

The dog is definitely the supervisor on the job. He's checking that your doing the job to his standards.

[@rodrigodelafuente4080]

7:56 Andrew bolting to reach the falling camera hahahah.

[@wadelasch176]

Levi is such a good dog! Look at him on every job just watching and facilitating everything you do! Lol

[@wadelasch176]

😂 He’s like what happened to the GoPro dad!!?

[@MyRofaith]

Nicely done, Andrew. You are really good with that construction equipment..... btw, great dog.... thx for posting....

[@juanchyMM]

The dog is having as much fun as I am watching you do your thing!! He is awesome!

[@poisionivy]

I came for the vid but stayed for the dog .

[@heatherwatson8273]

Well done young man, that block of land will be more productive now you've done that. I personally would have buried the pipe deeper up at the pond, (but that's just what I would do) and you may find you might have to put in a drain or two in that wet area so that in your wettest time the water will flow off the land into the pipe. Great work.

[@itssenecaball]

oh, p.s. not just awesome with the content, but the videoes are better than whats on cable!!!!

[@michael7423]

agreed

[@SirShoX0r]

It's a pleasure to watch someone so skilled with the machinery.

[@johnm.evangelis693]

Can't wait until you get a brand new Caterpillar excavator, how many acres is your place?

[@Builder99]

he has 17 acres

[@WiryOak]

Best channel on KZbin! I appreciate the time and energy you spend on your videos for your audience. Thanks man!

[@AndrewCamarata]

AGATE Productions thanks.

[@theessexhunter1305]

Nice job, however I couldn't work a machine with the dog around despite how steady it was....

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, I watch him, I always make sure he's not where I'm about to move. Plus he pays decent attention too.

[@craighall4675]

Levi is the most legit foreman and inspector around!

[@samsmith6671]

Hey Andrew, Can you put a pipe in my backyard?

[@trollguy8693]

Levi makes a GREAT Supervisor.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

I love water...always looking for the easy way out

[@JohnnyMotel99]

@@mmm365 do you mean old school water level, flexible pipe filled with water?

[@troyboy325]

Damn Andrew, you are one smooth operator. I can only hope one day I can operate machinery like that!

[@rodneystewart8958]

Your smooth with that machine

[@jamessandlin4406]

this guy is putting his talent to work his work ethic is awesome

[@davidgenthnerjr4995]

Is this on the same property as your shipping container house? I like the looks of what you did for water control.

[@morganrussman]

I think that this is on that same property.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Love your supervisor, no cutting corners.

[@borntonature3658]

Nice Work awesome video & love your dog 😍😘💟

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, Yeah Levi is great.

[@markbradley2034]

Addy Singh thie is John bradlry I love your bog

[@markbradley2034]

Johnbradley

[@regsparkes6507]

Good idea, and well done too! That should take care of the roadway destruction problem.

[@Thikester]

Talking about draining the swamp maybe he should move further south and give them a helping hand just saying !!!!!

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ebendeitz283]

Im in the works of becoming a heavy equipment operator absolutely love your vids that work with the excavators ive worked on backhoes and skidsteers etc. all my life love these vids, you should put screens on the ends of the pipes since theres a ton of pine needles and leaves in the vid

[@MadFat20022002]

Чувак! Ты крутой ! Дай я тебя обниму! Из России с любовью!

[@American97percent]

попробуй так в России и получишь штраф...

[@emartin1828]

Dude you are the best. You can build everything. Fix your own and are self dependent. Everything America is about. Keep up the good work !!!!!!!!!!

[@TractorsChemer]

Nice.

[@pughums]

I rented a machine a while back (read: no experience) to do some clearing; I'm in awe of your talent.