Digging And Installing 400' Of Waterline

Digging and installing 400' of waterline. This was a house I dug the frost footing on a couple of months ago. I need to come back and dig some on one of the footings so I stayed to make a day out of it and dig in the waterline. The meter is 410' from the house and it's very rocky soil, it took almost 5 hours just to dig the ditch. We installed a 2" pvc line to the house and an 1.25" for the irrigation system. I bedded the lines with screenings to protect from the rock. The city will come back and hook the lines up to the meters and I'll be back on this property when it's time to put in the yard. Thanks for watching! #EliteEarthworks #Takeuchi #waterline

[@trickmytractor7187]

In my area sewer is 110% of your water bill. I use 1 1/4” pvc for 1000’ water service on country system

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Good to know. Appreciate you watching

[@tristardiggin]

400' of water line is some serious gear Shifting!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol yes it is

[@sonnyblazer5504]

SEWER 'USE TAX'! The year they started that for us we put in our POOL (18,000 gallons) I tried to explain on deaf ears! Glad you got this one and happy for a lack of 'BIG' ROCKS although there are a bunch! YOU are CORRECT on the water because people MUST think of RECOVERY RATE! You done GOOD on that issue!!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Oh wow! I bet that was pricey. Appreciate you watching

[@Erman456]

I like it bro 👏👏👏👏

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@timmymalone5444]

You don't need any gravel , you already have plenty of rock.🤣 Looking good. 👍👍

[@bluegrallis]

That's kinda what I was thinking too. Set up a couple screens and sort out what you need to top the drive off. We don't have limestone like that anywhere near the surface around here in NW Illinois. Gotta go over by the river to the quarry

[@eliteearthworksllc]

🤣🤣 that’s true I just need a crusher

[@derrickpettit3489]

Great work, an good thinking on the bigger water line, that was a long run, thanks for sharing, man that's some rocky ground

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! Yeah I figured they are going to need all the volume they can get

[@josephdriscoll8527]

Glad to see you have a rock bucket to deal with so many rocks , thanks for bringing us along

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thanks! That was my grading rake. It worked great for that

[@dalepremo3695]

If you were looking to find rocks, you hit the jackpot that day! Are they planning on using all those rocks for something or was that just a place to dump them? Nice job, and enjoyed the voice over. And I'm glad they took your advice on the 2 inch line - excellent recommendation, cost or not, they won't regret it.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol that’s for sure. I may use them along the side of the driveway by the culvert like rip rap. Yes I think they will be happy they went with the bigger pipe. Appreciate you watching

[@blackdogexcavator21]

You did those people a huge favor by increasing the size of the pipe. Hydraulics is weird in that if you have a single pipe that's say 1" and moving say 10 gallons per minute, and you lay a second pipe the same size, you only double the water carrying capacity or 20 gpm. But, if you only lay a single pipe that is a 2" ID, then your water carrying capacity is increased by 4 times or 40 gpm. I know you were tired of digging by the time you were done though.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Yes I’m glad they did. They would not have liked the 1” line. Having water volume is a huge thing. Most people don’t understand it

[@jefft7915]

Another great job Sir. Thanks again for sharing.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

There they are! I figured with that much elevation change you’d find the rock quarry. Having that rake sure helped separating them out. All those guys who say a ditch ought to be dug to a certain depth. within a half inch, haven’t dug here in S/W MO. Have they? Glad to see you could find pipe. I was at Lowes last week and they were out of electrical PVC over 3/4”. And fittings… there were more empty boxes than not. I went to three stores to get one 3/4” LB! Glad you got it in before the rain.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

That’s for sure you just take what you can get here 🤣. It’s crazy right now trying to find anything. Appreciate you watching

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Nicely done even with the rocks.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! It got old quick lol

[@jeffterhune8573]

Man digging in that would drive me nuts, but you the man. Given LD18 a run for his money, when he did the animal hospital, stay safe.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Yeah it’s gets old quick. Makes for a long day lol

[@mikeembrey9176]

Good job 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@CaptKirk1701]

Great job buddy!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@jakeduffin4626]

I really liked the voice over, it was very cool! Great idea with the two inch waterline also! Really enjoyed the video and thank you for sharing with us!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback I’ll probably add more voice over going forward 👍🏻

[@jakeduffin4626]

@@eliteearthworksllc your welcome Brandon and I look forward to it!

[@arkansas1336]

Nice workmanship

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@markkenes4848]

Looks like gravel #4 !!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

They call them screenings here. It’s just lime sand

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Nice job as always!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@bryanlloyd1099]

@@eliteearthworksllc You are welcome!

[@dansevern3291]

Maybe it was you that jinxed me today, digging postholes in sandy soil, hadn't seen a rock in over a mile of fence, then "bonk and thud" on the last six or eight posts. Hard to set posts in six foot wide holes where rocks were, and I'm too old to use the "idiot stick" busting holes in the rocks. But at least you got some rip-rap out of your extra work, I just got a backache.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol it was my fault! That busting rocks is tough on the back! Glad it was only a few post like that. Appreciate you watching

[@vinnyhern]

Not sure what the flow of water will be on the culvert under the driveway but them rocks will come in handy if there is erosion issues, nice dry stack or rip rap for the culvert...

[@eliteearthworksllc]

That’s a good idea. They would be perfect there

[@richwielechowski5191]

Do you plan on getting a rock rake for your bigger machine? Sure looked like it came in handy sorry all the spoils out.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I was thinking about it. It’s definitely a handy attachment

[@shitloveaduck]

Hey Brandon!! Looking like it’s DEFINITELY rocky!! Hahaha. I am surprised by the comments about not being able to hear you. I’m d*mn near deaf in my left ear from driving with my window down for 30 years as a LEO and before that even because air conditioning was a luxury I couldn’t afford. I also spent the first 55 years working around farm machinery which got quieter as I grew older, but the oldest machinery I ran when I was my youngest and the most damage occurred,,,,, was truly loud!! Then when I wasn’t working as a kid or even now when just driving I have some classic rock or heavy metal as loud as the system can take in the vehicle I’m in. My truck has the B&O system that’s decent, and some of my classic vehicle have almost painfully loud systems,,,,, just perfect then!!!😂😂 get that little trickle of blood coming out of your ear and you had it about right!! Haha. I don’t have trouble hearing you, either on my iPad, iPhone, home television (Bose sound system), or the awesome system I have in my office!! (Again Bose). The only time it can be harder is when the bass is too much. Cut back on the bass and it’s all good!! There must be some really picky guys, too stubborn or unaware to cut back the bass, or very deaf!! What you were doing was fine and I prefer the live comments, but whatever you do is fine by me. Dirt Perfect uses a mike all the time and it works really well, but I’m not sure if it works for you. Again, whatever you do works!!! So long as there isn’t tooo much country music!!😂😂😂 seriously! 😂 I was at my buddy’s place the other day while he was planning his home build on an acreage. From watching, basically, you Chris and Mike, I was able to help him plan things a little more efficiently. He wanted to skip the service road and let them drive in on just the dirt. I asked him how long he would be willing to accept for delays as they pull each truck in and out,,,,,. He called me a smart*ss and is springing for a construction entrance and service road for the crews. Like you said,,, in the end with all the trucks packing it in, it will only be a better road in the end! Stay safe there, Eh!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Lol thanks! I’m hard of hearing too. I’m still trying to find a decent mic maybe one day I will. Yes definitely want to build the road or driveway when starting the construction cause like you said it will cut down on the delays from being mud. And don’t worry I won’t have country music on here 😁

[@daneclark3161]

You're going to be trucking in a LOT of dirt.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

That’s for sure! 😁

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Hey BRANDON (good buddy), I don't remember that "rock strainer" on the 260. Is it new? Also, no requirement for colored RIBBON in the hole with the water line? Thank you sir! Nice job...

[@eliteearthworksllc]

It’s my grading rake I’ve had it for a year or so. No we just have to bed the kind in with screenings but not ribbon

[@sparky178]

I take it the utilities run the electric to the house? Hopefully nowhere near the waterline 😊

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Yes I’ll have to dig out 10’ from the house for the electrician but then the power company takes it from there

[@charlesburkhardt2863]

Why couldn’t they put the irrigation meter at the house, tap it off the 2 inch line and substrate that reading from the main meter

[@eliteearthworksllc]

The meters have to be placed at the property line

[@bubby3366]

I was just curious you guys don't use caution tape or a tracer wire

[@eliteearthworksllc]

We use tape on electric lines. I’ve thought about tracer wires before not a bad idea

[@bubby3366]

thanks for replying back preciate

[@WadeConstructrionServicesGroup]

Question. What do you charge per foot to install a 4" water line? If the customer provides material and you trench and install the line. I'm in Texas and I'm trying to compare pricing.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I’ve never came up with a per foot price. I probably need too. I just do everything by day rates

[@tedohio3038]

I will Send a note to the company about how you used the grapple on this video if it is OK with you? When you Google about the rake you get hits on your other videos showing you using it. Would have never thought about using the rake like you did, great idea. Thanks

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thanks I appreciate that! That is really cool! It worked perfect for sorting those rocks

[@tedohio3038]

@@eliteearthworksllc Email them this morning and received a positive response.

[@kevincook9327]

I'm just starting out in the excavation business. Any advice on expected daily production with digging electric service trench through rocky ground? Hourly/daily charge rate? Tb180fr

[@eliteearthworksllc]

It really just depends on the soil. I’ve dug 800ft in a day and I’ve dug less than 100ft. I try to get $1250 a day for my 260 but every area is different on price so you will probably have to figure out what your hourly or day rate needs to be.

[@ko9446]

I would pay the extra money for bigger pipe so I don’t have to hear my wife and daughters scream at me when I flush the toilet when they are in the shower.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Exactly! Well worth the money

[@sargentslaughter3509]

You could probably sell the rocks to someone who has rock collection, lol.

[@tedohio3038]

I have guy that can’t get enough rocks. I Cleaned up a big pile this spring and he took them all.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

🤣🤣 true

[@Mr.frag-out]

must be nice not to have to bury your waterlines less than 4 feet deep lol

[@eliteearthworksllc]

It is 😁 we go about 30” here

[@mtu-engineer3220]

Is that pvc or is it pex? Do they make that in 1-1/2"? Is it too small, or the same price?

[@larrykeenan598]

Schedule 40 PVC. Yes, it also comes in 1 1/2".

[@mtu-engineer3220]

@@larrykeenan598 When I search pvc all I come up with is solid pipe in 10 and 20 foot sticks. I know they also make flexible for drain lines on pool filters.

[@larrykeenan598]

@@mtu-engineer3220 PVC water pipe is made to be buried in the ground. 2" PVC will carry about 280 PSI. The flexible PVC is low pressure and used above ground. I would think an Engineer would know this.

[@mtu-engineer3220]

@@larrykeenan598 I know pvc pipe can be buried in the ground. I can only find high pressure pvc in rigid 10 and 20 foot sticks. All the pipe in rolls is high density polyethylene or polyethylene or pex. My local supply house does not carry pvc waterline in rolls.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

It’s pvc yes they make it in 1/4” sizes from 1/2” to 12” I believe

[@fatcummins24v88]

How long did it take you to dig 400’?

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I think 4-5 hours