Bursting cast iron pipe from the basement wall.

[@mymorristribe]

Most genius part is how he used a tire to contain the cable as he rolled it in. Nice!

[@masoncato8738]

now to just build a stand for it and not have to pick it up - just turn with 1 hand! I agree that's genius

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

3:01 I say this and thought the same thing.

[@benargee]

​@@masoncato8738I think a reel with a light tension preload would be best and have the whole thing on a height adjustable cart that can be broken down.

[@rossbryan6102]

THE TIRE IS TOPS!! AN SMALL STAND AND WINCH SYSTEM WOULD STILL HAVE TO BE CARRIED UP BASEMENT STEPS AND THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE! OR, WORSE YET , OUT OF A CRAWLSPACE!!

[@ahtonglim7739]

​@😢patrickradcliffe3837

[@BADALICE]

It blows my mind how creative humans are. Someone not only thought of this but went ahead and created it. It works beautiful. This is art in my book.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

This video was crazy relaxing to watch. Maybe it is the genius involved in creating a device this perfect and controlled.

[@BritishEngineer]

Mechanical engineers and electrical engineers for the control systems

[@craiglaudien7154]

I love the way that the head swivels. Really helps from pulling high.

[@timhofstetter5654]

I've done some ugly pulls. We had to use a Ford pickup and a snatchblock for one. This was a pretty good one.

[@simonignoblius8091]

The only problem with this is that any defect in the routing of the original pipe, e.g. a “belly” or flat/reverse grade, will be replicated in the new pipe.

[@jsncrso]

It will pass over and make up for small deviations just fine, but you are correct in that it won't correct a grade issue. This is simply to replace corroded cast iron pipes in situ

[@JJM2222]

old route worked or they'd dig it up...

[@siggyincr7447]

Clever idea, I'd not seen that before. Would save a ton of money if the old pipe runs under a driveway or anything that would be a pain to move. Putting the cable in the tire was sort of genius too, never seen that before either.

[@davidhorsley4657]

Never heard of this process till just now.

[@christophersines8238]

This is as cool as that process that makes a new pipe inside the old.

[@spmince]

Pipe bursting in a very interesting process. I’ve never seen it done on a small scale like this but have done a couple of projects on large scale. The HDEP pipe they use is basically indestructible.

HDEP or HDPE?

[@Rocketman88002]

@mymorristribe, I agree with you! So simple functional and cheap. One nice thing about it is that frays or grease are contained.

[@briansmith8967]

We had this done because our 1923 clay pipe lateral was in really bad shape. Pretty cool process.

[@khoardTubeYou]

I wonder if they call you guys for difficult colonoscopys?

[@RangieNZ]

What happened in the final seconds - pushing the pipe from far end with excavator?

[@BaconJD420]

Was gonna ask the same

[@janjansen9037]

or with a sledge hammer

[@frosthoe]

Nice. Thanks for letting us see how its done.😄

[@Trainman0401]

Brilliant device that saves time and the mess associated with excavation. Question...After the cast pipe is burst, aren’t you concerned that the sharp edges of the burst cast pipe will cut into the new pipe as it gets pulled through? Thanks!

[@filipmecir262]

In our country, we have to use special pipes for this method - RC pipes (resistant to cracks).

[@knowideas7184]

The conical head and collar securing the new pipe to the device are larger in diameter and shaped in a way to divert fragments away from the new pipe so most likely not an issue.

[@Max_Marz]

Having a hollow drilled through ram just so you can mount a pressure gauge on the end is wild.

[@assassinlexx1993]

Why do you not use the machine to pull enough of the new pipe in ?

[@andybaldman]

Because they didn’t go to college.

[@clist9406]

Definitely not their first time doing this , these are seasoned pros. Great job ,

[@Rubin5342]

The power of hydrolic is just insane. //ji

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

superb video Roddie Inc.. I killed the thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the exceptional work.

[@masoncato8738]

How do you run the cable through the cast iron first?

[@Jinguapingi]

They generally use rodents. Some use mice but most prefer ferrets which are more cooperative

[@anthonys7534]

@@Jinguapingia lot of guys around me are using gerbils.

[@unoriginalname4321]

​@@Jinguapingiand they use increasingly larger rodents to pull heavier and heavier line through the pipe

[@dougaltolan3017]

​​@@unoriginalname4321right up to cats for 6" pipe, dogs up to 12", and children for anything larger.

[@vanguard9067]

Always amazing the incredible power of hydraulics.

[@Pants4096]

It's the stuff of immovable object meets irresistible force. Beautiful to see it being (safely!) done!

[@danielz722]

Nicely done!

[@ArchinatorWC88]

What are you injecting into the burst head ?

[@therealxunil2]

What was the point of this exercise?

[@will7its]

To get the poop out of your house genius.......lol

[@ryanhoeven7826]

Now the pipe that you pulled in, fors that become a replacement pipe or a sleeve?

[@TheOGTurn]

Replacement, the big cone piece that is pulled through first breaks the existing pipe.

[@mastakush4272]

You should share the price for the jobs.

[@bjmsamrlm]

How are branch lines connected to the new pipe inside the old pipe?

[@roylwchez]

Two questions 1. why don't you use a power pack hydraulic pump instead of putting hours on the mini? Granted its another piece of equipment to have. move, operate etc 2.whats hammering the pipe in to make the connection.. I saw in another video your laborer calling for small increments to connect to a white pvc connection

[@tractor9391]

1. It pulls at 8feet a minute , so so what about a very little extra time on the tractor, spend $4,500 on a pow unit it you what. 2. A hammer

[@imchris5000]

well the mini has aux hydro connections and you need it to dig the hole might as well use it for the power too. they do sell a gas powered powerpack though

[@SureshKumar-jf7cg]

Price

[@randyschneider6086]

Could this be done on a cinder block wall?

[@boggy7665]

I see a crack on this poured one

[@kwfinken]

The most amazing part was watching the man move the 50 foot length of "cast iron" by carrying it over his head.

[@stargazer7644]

The cast iron pipe was the old one that was in the ground that they burst, not the new one they put in its place.

[@romanpernal7397]

Then what is next? Do you run a plastic pipe in same hole or has it solidified its self.

[@mark6302]

i have no idea whats going on but its pretty sweet

[@johnr5252]

What the heck are they doing? A little explanation would be nice.

[@boggy7665]

The old cast iron sewer lateral to the street was rotted out & failed. This technique installs a new plastic lateral without digging up the yard.

[@johnr5252]

@@boggy7665 Thanks

[@ram2791]

Where was the cast iron

[@glashoppah]

How much force can that hydraulic rig apply to the cable? Does the grasping mechanism wear the cable?

[@Xsiondu]

The answer to your questions is YES.

[@bowsertownes]

Mind me asking what this job cost the homeowners? Cool technology

[@bowsertownes]

@David Bryant that's awesome

[@pointofview654]

How did they stretch the cable before everything started?

[@stevendegreef93]

That cable was pulled through the old defunct pipe. The hole was there already

[@ВладиславЛитвинов-г2я]

Зачем ьакой толстый трос? Сколько у него тонн на разрыв? Гораздо удобнее использовать более тонкий трос.

[@kevinwallis2194]

It would be more helpful to add more info on what you’re doing and why.

[@TerryTolka]

where is the tracer wire?

[@l337pwnage]

@2:58 I see he has his Forehead Protectors on! 😉

[@anoka114]

Pretty cool tool!!!

[@adrianwesoloski9127]

How does it hold pitch?

[@LaFox23]

Follows the direction of the old pipe

[@johnwright6706]

Follows the old pipe, but also the plastic won't have anything for particles to hang up on inside, so that won't create a clog, no joints means plants can't get roots into it, so no clog from that, and even if it had flat spots of grade, water will seek it's own level so everytime the toilet flushes you get a gallon and a half slug of water to push clingers through. Just don't dump grease/oil/fat down your kitchen sink. But people shouldn't do that anyways.

[@dolphhandcreme]

7:00 anyone remembering the movie "Tremors" ?

[@matthodel946]

Is it dangerous if the cable were to break?

[@HybridPhoenix08]

If you're standing right by the puller when it happens, yes. The puller might fly backwards or the cable itself would absolutely ruin someone's day if they were hit.

[@user-lb8zc4il4u]

Какая хорошая машина, завидую

[@daskritterhaus5491]

any chance SUMBUDDY expliquez WHY the pipe must be burst IN THIS MANNER ??

[@deltab9768]

I’m not a plumber but it seems there was a faulty pipe underground, that lead to the building. Instead of digging up the entire pipe and putting in a new one, they ran a steel cable through the faulty pipe, and used this machine to break it apart and replace it at the same time.

[@minelime3599]

Добрый день. Подскажите сколько стоит такая установка

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

That's a work saver

[@geekonomist]

Great video

[@mray8519]

When I was younger we pulled these in by hand, never needed all the new fangeld machinery

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job and video

[@flosh2walkthrough672]

Most manly job ive ever seen

[@flosh2walkthrough672]

@@ithecastic you sound like the kind of person that uses a fleshlight

[@jimj8384]

That was awesome 😎

[@natehrabosky]

where's all the poop water and debris going when you're pulling that head like a squeegee into the house?

[@trickmytractor7187]

How are you keeping the hydraulic’s turned on? From the excavator? Mine doesn’t have a constant on

[@srabjr1]

Looks like he has a remote in his hand. Probably a special setup. Not sure

[@theoriet8723]

Cast iron ???

[@electrolytics]

Yes cast iron! It's already in the ground. They're pulling the new line through the old existing cast iron pipe. That conical head bursts the old cast iron pipe as it pulls it through. See the word, "bursting" in the title?

[@Emilthehun]

Professionals. The right tool for the right job using the right people. Not many words were said here , because actions are much louder

[@kempaswe4022]

Instead of having to press the buttons all the time, install end position switches and make it automatic with a emergency stop button if something happens

[@tractor9391]

done that, just another thing to fail at some point

[@siggyincr7447]

Or , they guy who's already there to keep an eye on things can just toggle a valve. Adding automation to something that isn't consuming any added labor is a waste of money.

[@Gabe-bz9nk]

Now put a level on that pipe and what happened if the level mark is going the wrong way. Recently got called to a house that had done trenchless well the pipe was grading but the opposite direction. Had to redo the whole line again. This time he did have to open it up. Guess what in 1 spot the pipe had been damaged by the old cast iron.

[@dustyflair]

AWESOME!!!!

[@mahaskkhalkar5480]

Bharat Maharashtra mein kaha Milega

[@fieldfighter01]

भारत,ले,के,लिये,कोन्टेक्ट,करे,9893238897

[@adrianspeeder]

That can't be cheap.

[@boggy7665]

cheaper than digging a trench

[@jimboreaddabible777]

Satisfying!

[@RogierYou]

The silence

[@dennispratt559]

It shouldn't be roddie, it should be ridiculously expensive, to do a cheap job😂

[@mahaskkhalkar5480]

Price kay he

[@kalakai00]

I just started at a AC/Plumbing company back in March 2022. I know nothing about either of the industries. This video will help me in the long run :)

[@mikebrosnan2895]

You started a business you know nothing about?🤔..How is that working out?

[@Saltcracker007]

@@mikebrosnan2895 yeah, you have to have a state license for plumbing or AC… how did you know nothing about either?

[@mikev.1034]

👍👍

[@trunglechi8513]

Quá hay, tôi sẽ bắt chước theo

[@BitSmythe]

Like mama said, *USE YOUR WORDS* _Descriptions would be nicer._

[@mortqqq]

1:50 instant dismissal for unsafe operation of machinery.

[@a.m.v.6938]

Amazing machine….but looks like an expensive job.

[@DavidCrenshaw-q2d]

thats not cast iron if its bending like that... lol

[@electrolytics]

Great comment. Way to stay sharp. LOL.

[@bdblazer6400]

Never seen cast iron so flexi

[@stargazer7644]

The cast iron was the old pipe in the ground that they replaced, Einstein.

[@yellowlab5624]

👍👍😁

[@kurtremislettmyr7108]

smart

[@phreddmoi]

Not cast iron but is plastic

[@paulbetka2966]

🤷🏻‍♂️. AN. EXPLANATION WOULD'VE NICE

[@srabjr1]

Too bad

[@신연철-q2p]

👍😁🇰🇷

[@John-lt5zs]

Never new cast iron to bend. It's not even used in the u.s anymore

[@Jim65804]

I must have blinked because I didn't see the cast iron.

[@killerbeefi]

wouw. boring

[@kinzieconrad105]

Sawzall with a long diamond blade bam out in 10 minutes. Wtf over handling!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@theck7075]

Most illegal sewer line install ive seen, no to code by far.

[@Keifsanderson]

Whatever, Karen. Put up, or shut up.

[@kevindick7485]

Impressive !

[@tedspang1945]

How do you maintain fall rate?

[@StimulatingPresence]

You don't, it follows the old pipe, so any bellies or back fall will still remain, it's a half ass repair you can sell people to save money and convenience over a proper repair by laying new pvc pipe in a properly excavated and graded trench.

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

Another way to look at it is that the old pipe presumably had a slope that was correct from the house to the main and was probably pretty close to straight. That cable is going to pull in a straight line, so any minor deviations will be straightened. Additionally, the continuous plastic will last forever and being continuous, tree roots can’t get in. But the previous poster was right, digging makes the plumber a whole lot more money.

[@jddr.jkindle9708]

Impressive!