Installing utilities to a new home with the Hyundai hx85a and the 140

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With the help of Captain kleeman and the Hx85a we install almost 2000 feet of utilities.
#trenching
#hyuindaequipment
#utilityinstall
#buildingahomestead

[@johnquinn3899]

Keep the sun to your back if you can-better visibility. Up or downhill may not matter. Great interaction with the utility people.

[@sonnyblazer5504]

WOW! I would never have guessed that trencher bucket @ 10 inches (nice job!) AND more beneficial explanations of what/why you're doing what needs to BE done. Enormous amount of work that has to go in just so someone (a Family) can turn on a faucet, plug in an appliance and turn on a light. Some of us think about those things and are grateful to have them. YOU? You, provide it! Thanks. Sonny

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@robinredman5192]

At 68 years of age my experience in life tells me starting at the top was always more preferred than starting at the bottom :-) Greetings from the back-roads of Tennessee :) John here.

[@michaelmcclure3043]

My neck of the woods we have to put water line deeper for frost line. And no joint trenches with electric or gas. Red tape for electric, yellow for gas ,etc. Doesn't matter starting from top or bottom

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Wow, you are going to have 100,000 subs by the end of the year!

[@DirtPerfect]

Getting there slowly

[@skyhunter823]

The weather can definitely play havoc I am from the South & wevhave seen some really really cold weather for us & I agree the wind can be BRUTAL

[@abelincoln95]

Terraced drainage was nice. Functional, as well as tying in tastefully with the land.

[@skyhunter823]

Dat wind sounds BRUTAL. & freezing especially out in the open exposed land

[@dewainwoodard4840]

Great video thanks for sharing have a great day and stay safe out there

[@paulr5875]

Good morning Mike. Thanks for the video!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@artm5294]

Top to bottom trenching. Isaac Newton figured it out centuries ago. It's called "gravity". Enjoy your videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@cyndikarp3368]

Well designed trenching bucket. Gets It Done.

[@dougyurecko6500]

I'm amazed everytime I see the trenching bucket work. We have lots of rock here, I wonder how well it would work here. Have you seen any manufacturer building a bucket like that? Great couple video on a great job.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and no I have not

[@markrwc6185]

For some reason 10° in January feels the same as 30° in April. Go fig.

[@DirtPerfect]

So true

[@dirtediggin]

I usually dig uphill simply for the way the rock lays around here. Many times to go downhill here you will have to hammer, but uphill you can get under it and pull it.

[@Blossom_Chops]

What an awesome view 😲😲😲

[@randallnottingham799]

I have to say DP you all do awesome work great video

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Ryan consider yourself fortunate. Mike rarely does manual labor. Lol God bless

[@joemascioni3101]

I don't do any digging anymore, but when I did, I preferred to dig down the hill. Except on the occasion that I had a fairly large machine that had street pads on it. Then it was not so much fun being in a 45,000 lb. sled that wouldn't sit still. track 6in. forward and slide 10ft.. Has a tendency to get that "butt pucker" factor into play...lol

[@bobjoncas2814]

...lookin' good, nice job, stay safe and have a great week...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks bob

[@terrypomatto907]

One positive thought about the wind, the people who live up there won't need AC in the house.

[@vicyazzie1883]

Gonna be a nice ride in the winter. Matt can grade the snow off that one again

[@WetCoaster]

It depends if it is wet. Less likely to pull the machine around digging down, however if there is a chance of ground water or rain, dig uphill all day

[@SovaKlr]

I prefer to dig uphill just because it makes backfilling a bit easier. Working with gravity instead of against it. I'm usually working with just a mini and 1 bucket so every little bit helps.

[@morgansword]

Its only hard work if I do it said someone but it sure looks nice.... and drones are kinda most difficult to fly in that kind of windstorm... thermal dimension is what that is

[@stephenlindsey9233]

Fantastic job

[@rhacker3058]

Hey MIke and you "Guy's", here in the great state of confusion. ILLINOIS, last weekend the bro-in-law and I had the drones out in the wind you're in to see how fast we could get the to go. My Mini2 topped out @ 63 Mph, the bro-in-law's Mavic2 topped @ 97Mph, with the tail wind, bring them back was no fun!!! About 5 Ft. of the ground at about 7 Mph. LOL. Long story short, I feel your pain with the wind!! Later!!!!!!!!

[@michaeld_68]

Just watched Chris's video of the Volvo . Good to see you guys all together !!! My question is did you get to film a podcast with him ???

[@DirtPerfect]

No not this trip but have others planned

[@williamharriss6975]

DP Top to bottom, no doubt.

[@mitchscheeler3102]

Weld a piece on chain inside your trenching bucket and the dirt will just fall out easy

[@SuperIanjohnson]

Great work again, guys. Well done

[@DirtPerfect]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@arnoldromppai5395]

high voltage 1 phase 14000 volts with the fiber line in the same 10" wide trench, wow, here in Ont. Canada high voltage or secondary ( secondary underground can only run a max of 250 feet power lines can be in the same trench as the fiber and phone lines as long as the power lines are a long the wall of the trench on one side of a 36" wide, trench and the fiber line and phone lines are a long the wall of the other side of the trench 30" a part, and back filled in place, with clean red clay, no rocks, if rocky ground must be bedded back filled with 10" of sand, 5" under and 5" on top they clam, if a power leak shroud happen, the person on the phone/computer dont get fried, same with the fiber, phone, coax can be tied together with tie wraps. water can also be on the fiber side but 6 feet below, total water line depth 7 feet, that 6" wide warning strip is $90 cnd 500 fot roll. the power company will not do any line work on privet land, they will hook your wires to there wires and set the transformer, be it on your 45 foot transformer pole or a ground set transformer, they will tie your secondary wires to there transformer, that it, you have to dig every thing buy your own wire, weather it be ACSR OR WMU90 SECONDARY, THEY ALSO WILL NOT HOOK UP OR INSTALL any thing but thee transformer and hook your lines to it, you have to supply and put in your own cables, hook them up or get a contractor that will charge the living hell out of you, i installed my 3 high voltage ACSR line, insulators, ankers. MY 3 POLES, 2 40 FOOT AND ONE 45 FOOT FOR THE TRANSFORMER. I installed the meter mast with triple 500 copper up the pole to my double lug 400 amp meter base i installed, you have to leave hydro withe an extra 6 feet of cable post the head of the mast, in order to pass inspection to get hooked up to there wires, only to have hydro guy come to hook your lines to there and chop off you triple 500 to 2 feet out the head, like wtf that stuff is $22 cnd per foot and there is 3 of them,, then ran WMU90 213 feet to my shed were i installed a 200amp main panel, a second run 250' of WMU90 from the meter as well TO WERE MY SHOP WOULD BE and put the 200amp main panel in a small shead that would supply all the power to the shop if it ever got built, the shed would only hold my huge air compresses and the 200 amp panel were all feeds would feed plugs lights pumps welders exct.. it was placed center of the south side wall, so wire have a shorter run each way in the shop, i up graded a friends hydro service from 100 amp to 200 amp, ment changing the meter base, main panel, bigger mast and bigger alumunum service cable, had to leave 6 feet of service cable out the end of the mast head in order to pass inspection before they will hook you back up. they come to hook him back up and first thing they did, chop that extra 6 feet down to 2 feet.. another time a meter base burn off the contacts, had to install a new meter base, hydro came to cut of power witch left just over 3 feet of cable out the head, inspector wouldnt pass it, said i need 6 feet, i said why the hydro boys are going to chop it off to 2 or 3 feet, there was no need to replace the old cable other then he wanted 6 feet out the top, i had a roll of cable on hand so he waited the 15 min it took me to replace it, he passed it called in the boys to hook him up, yup they chopped it of at 2.5 feet, grrr it was 40 below

[@chriscash4118]

I can weld or Dig either direction ,don't matter to me . Got to getter done . But I cannot drink beer with my left hand . It holds my Cigar .

[@ryanmajors7688]

Yeah we always go from top to the bottom

[@randydobson1863]

HELLO MIKE ITS IS RANDY AND I LIKE U VIDEO IS COOL THANKS FRIENDS RANDY

[@greggb1416]

Hey Mike, I never thought you or the others out in the elements on that job, were whining or crying about the cold... Cold is one thing, but when you get wind with cold, that can be brutal... I would feel for anyone on an “open station” piece of equipment... Just sitting out in it, no way to keep moving to get warmed up, and that wind just beats ya... Now, now Mike, go easy on the boy doing the back filling, he “shines” bright when he is behind a welding rod/torch... He will come around to the dirt work... lol

[@rickeyburke2596]

Would love to see what this site looks like. When everything is all said and done.

[@circlebfarms4103]

Another awesome video

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@jonathanharrington9648]

I work from top down just because I like to be comfortable and the back of the seat feels like a recliner vs leaning forward on a trench

[@johnbourgeois1414]

Nice job as usual

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@bobbydawson7706]

As always, a great vedio 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@jwalsh037]

Not sure if it matters but I start at the bottom and go to the top..... Our water lines have to be 48" bare minimum, but our electric only has to be 18"

[@Jameson4327]

It’s going to be great to see Lieutenant Dan hauling rock in to the job site. What’s you think? Another six months before he is up and running?

[@DirtPerfect]

At least just been busy

[@dwaynewilson9834]

It doesnt matter, only what you like, thats what matters.

[@murrayhall908]

Just a thought Mike - Would the power guy not have been better going down the other side of the trench as it would obviously be easier to just push it straight into the hole without any dirt mounds being in the way?? Great seeing the home made trencher at work again. Cheers. Stay safe and well

[@DirtPerfect]

No don’t think that wold work

[@JOYR1234]

this would be a good job for the D4G to fill in the tranch faster

[@gayle4804]

Job well done except you didn't get Aaron on video

[@dignation216]

To answer your question, I don’t think it matters if you from top to bottom or vise versa. It depends on how the operator fells ya know

[@williamdyer8839]

I’m kind of like to start at the top and work my way down makes everyone happy

[@andysukosd8177]

I love watching this video, Great scenery from on top of the hill. Very interesting, allot of activity. Thank you for sharing.

[@douglascole3842]

personally it does not matter bit if I have ppl laying line behind me I try and go from tap to the meter but downhill easier cuz you have gravity on your side

[@douglascole3842]

and if there is a lot of groundwater like we have I try to dig and let the water run down. all kinds of factors in that

[@rhacker3058]

A "WISEMAN" my father, once told me "What's behind you is not in front of you". With that said, I vote to go up hill. Later Guy's, keep me laughing, keep um coming. : }: }

[@edgundlach2811]

Nice

[@thomasdesmond2248]

So does this mean Mike is now Muddyfeet? Lol God bless

[@richardhedrick5601]

Great looking job site

[@iceman7541]

dirty windows on a piece of equipment is normal , dirty windows = working equipment

[@jamesdearman814]

no liner - box - around the transformer? odd.

[@ronaldheit196]

WOW, 6 hours posted and 1.5 K views already. Ya gotta get up with the roosters to get in below the first 1K views. Under 100 ya better have had you finger above the button to click like the very second a DO video loads. That says a lot about the qaulity of and how interesting Mike's videos are.

[@urbanstd1]

You may have already covered this in another video, but why do you run really long water service to remote locations? Here in central N.C. they dig a well and in my county 200' depth and you will have plenty of water, cost is about $5000. In your area why are wells not used? Thanks.

[@DirtPerfect]

Way cheeper her to run line

[@reddog376]

Hey it is Mr Millennial

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@buddyreed2623]

I think digging the trench from the top down would be easier. I do wonder, why is the trench not a straight line, as the crow flies? Can you alter your "line trencher" to be able to accept the largest line that anyone wants to use? Your camera does pick up the angle of the hill side. I can tell you have your blade behind you.

[@toddincabo]

like a boss

[@greggdietz797]

Municipal water AND fiber optic ?!? Wow, how fortunate, hard to get fiber internet in many suburban areas here is Michigan

[@DirtPerfect]

We are very lucky

[@bigc8300]

Great content good job !!

[@DirtPerfect]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@daviddesimone342]

A TUR OR A TOUR ? NEAR END AT 90% SMOOTH GRADING BUCKET BACKFILL SPOT LOL

[@michaelbooth1097]

Hey Mate, just saw you and Chris playing with the 950f Volvo. Funny how some toys bring out the child in us. Did you ever work out a comparison on how much it would cost to move this machine from one site to another against your other Volvo?

[@DirtPerfect]

No but good idea

[@johnfaulkner8766]

Why does hydro line need deeper than water frost line at only 36 inch would be frozen here all winter long especially on hill

[@DirtPerfect]

Only 18 inch here

[@williammoore331]

Get a big magnet put metal rod on it with a flag

[@farmingsmallkubota1783]

down hill definitely so that your leaning back in the machine instead of forward and using gravity to your advantage

[@johnmartin-sg7cv]

Got a question for you. Not having a go at you , just curious. As a land owner in Australia, if I engage a contractor to dig a trench for power and another for water, I want them as straight as possible. I can see where they utilities enter the property and I can see where they end up at the house or shed. If they are dead straight then I know where they are. I had underground 240v power put in 10 years ago and the trench snaked 2 or 3 feet left and right along its length of 600ft. I know where it enters the property and I can see where it enters the shed but in between I am guessing. You appeared to snake up the hill a little (to my untrained eye). Was there a reason for this? Slope or contour of the land? Soil conditions? Just asking

[@johnmartin-sg7cv]

Another good video by the way

[@DirtPerfect]

Simple answer followed the homeowners instructions

[@DirtPerfect]

And thanks

[@davoupnya3202]

So your waterlines connect to the sewer line ??

[@DirtPerfect]

No MEATER pit

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Are you guys putting in the septic system on this one? God bless

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes

[@judyl4857]

👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed!

[@georgehoff8909]

What do you use to compact the ditch you dig with the narrow bucket ? Thanks.

[@DirtPerfect]

Rain

[@georgehoff8909]

@@DirtPerfect I like it. But that definitely wouldn’t around herein Maryland. 👍🏼

[@hsvjsm]

Whats the link to Matts page?

[@DirtPerfect]

Will have to get look up Nya millennial

[@Tom-sr1hb]

So how much water pressure is lost at the top of the hill???

[@DirtPerfect]

180 ish

[@Tom-sr1hb]

@@DirtPerfect Thats not too bad ... I would have thought more like 100 at the top with 200 at the bottom...

[@arnoldromppai5395]

dono but if i was there digging in water line, i sure would be going a lot deeper then 36" the world is going though it normal weather change as it has done for thousand of years, one day you may wake up to 2 weeks of 25 below, at 25 below that 36" will freze solid in 2 to 3 days, look at Texass. lol 😂 and it going to happen again but even worse, was not that long ago every thing was under a mile of ice. we are on rout for the slow an steady change.. it has been changing for the past 26 years and each year a bit worse..

[@CCscott]

I like to start on top then be on bottom.

[@phud9657]

👍👍

[@shirleyc7175]

👍

[@dozerjcb5668]

❤️❤️❤️

[@travismarett7100]

I know they are running a 2" water line up the hill but is that still a standard 5/8 water line tap at the meter?

[@DirtPerfect]

Not a plumber just. Dog the trench sorry

[@levicoblentz9032]

Mike what's the percent of grade on the driveway. I have a a road going in that is 12.8% on my next job

[@DirtPerfect]

%18ish

[@vandalsr1959]

Why all the foreign equipment

[@DirtPerfect]

Sorry don’t understand your comment

[@vandalsr1959]

@@DirtPerfect kubota Hyundai

[@DirtPerfect]

Research it and get back with me plz

[@davidnelson4488]

Have you told Mrs DP that you now own a Hyundai

[@DirtPerfect]

lol no

[@oklahomachris6298]

I feel downhill dig is easier. More control. The electric guys gonna have to be bleeped one of them said hell lol how do you bleep a word in a comment? Lol.

[@johnnyholland8765]

Holy smoke talk about building on high ground. Won't nobody be able to sneak up on this guy. You can see for miles...

[@gdotone1]

lol, you could have put up a flag.

[@byroneidem5944]

6'' TALL LOL

[@trevdell8048]

This video is late from the date it was made. Is it out of line to ask for up to date videos? I love watching DP vids, but damn.

[@scottsime5197]

Why does it matter it's for entertainment purposes only

[@DirtPerfect]

Trever I have went into great detail about this in other videos and did a complete podcast about it on my other channel a few point from perfect you will find your answer there thanks for watching

[@trevdell8048]

@@DirtPerfect I've been watching your videos for a good while now, I know why you post the videos when you do, but I can still try. I know KZbin isn't a money making adventure for you. I had to try. I'm from Arkansas, just a Trump county boy with a big mouth.

[@raytalbot5890]

Capt K has a angle meter so we can see what angle he’s working on 👍👍

[@bluegrallis]

Anybody with a smart phone can have one. Just download a free bubble level app and it has degrees of incline on it. 😎

[@yenerm114]

👍

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Good morning DP and the whole crew. Sunday greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@DirtPerfect]

Good morning buddy

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Let gravity help, always dig downhill when possible. What’s the old saying, “shit rolls down hill” lol

[@paulriversred738]

Right and an old plumber once told me "being a plumber always remember" "shit rolls down hill,dont chew your fingernails, and payday is on Friday" lol not sure why that always stuck with me lol I guess not chewing your fingernails as a plumber was the best advice lol

[@davideuton5361]

With that much of an upgrade, has the water company a booster pump close?

[@DirtPerfect]

No need plenty of psi

[@juantransportador]

HELLO from las Vegas Nevada, one more great job and video, thank you, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@juantransportador]

Thank you for reading the comments.

[@austinzachmeyer6326]

The benefit of having a contractor that posts on youtube: a record of where the utilities run to the house. Thanks Mike.

[@littlefinkle7757]

Great video! Enjoy your Sunday! We always try to start at top of hill and dig down when using the excavator. If we are using the trencher attachment for the skid steer we start at the bottom most times.

[@125sm3]

I am from England and work in those temperatures most days even in the summer 😂

[@DieselandIron]

That trenching bucket is awesome. Did you guys make that yourselves or was that purchased? As a Texas boy, I hear you on the April chills. 30 degrees is miserable in April even when you've been fine with it being 6 degrees out in December...

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes built it

[@DieselandIron]

@@DirtPerfect That looks like a SUPER handy attachment. I'd imagine something like that would work halfway decent in frost as well here in the north.