Getting Pipe Under Sidewalk Or Driveway

www.AimArizona.com One method we use to get under driveways and sidewalks. You can use a modified version with steel pipe.
Since we are a licensed contractor, we have purchased this tool and use it all the time. You can possibly rent it, if you live in the USA and are near a rental center. Sorry, I don't have any information on where to rent them.
Basically, the tool is a series of modified steel rods that have a female threaded end and a male threaded end that are four foot in length. There is a high caliber superfragilistic point that is screwed onto one end to pierce thru dirt, rock, concrete and anything else that gets in the way. The end used too propel the superfragilistic point is a mushroom end that protects the threaded ends of the pipe.
So, thread on the point, insert the mushroom end to your rod, dig a trench, dig out an spot where you think the point will come out and get to work. As you get to end of you four foot rod, then take off the mushroom end and thread on a new rod. Move the mushroom end to the end of the new pipe you just threaded on and start smashing. Enjoy dong this until the superfragilistic point has popped out the other side.
Once the point is exposed. Thread it off.
If your soil is firm and won't collapse, then pull out the tool and insert your pipe. We do not recommend doing this. Instead, you should attach the pipe to the rod. As you pull the tool out, then the pipe will follow the tool thru the hole. When the pipe has emerged on the other side of the sidewalk or driveway, then you are nearly done.
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[@nv1493]

Good method, won't create a big cavity like water pressure method. Concrete slab is not affected by doing this, loads are dispersed around the hole since the majority of the soil is left intact.

[@jonathanclark6489]

came for the video, stayed for the music

[@anthonyvillareal2925]

shoot i almost want to drink a beer

[@rosareyes5696]

Where can I buy that tool? It could help me a lot on my business

[@TheRealBoroNut]

Exactly how far can you actually go with this? I live four miles from the nearest property and one of these things popped up in my kitchen floor last week.

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Someone must be using the tool improperly.

[@marioGarcia-du9eh]

Boro Nut 4 MILES 3 FEET 6 INCHES!

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

That was El Chapo planning his next escape

[@TheRealBoroNut]

@assassinlexx Well that's the thing. I live on a houseboat in the Maldives so technically about 700 kilometeres.

[@BigPerm6999]

mechanical version called impact mole we use to install new water/gas lines! can be very dangerous around underground electric etc.

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Yes sir. Always have the underground utilities marked before any digging or boring.

[@mra2957]

I am going to watch this in Cinco de Mayo....with a beer or maybe even a Margarita....

[@acklan3]

Have you tried a rotor hammer?

[@a-veteranlandscapesitework2413]

This is awesome. Thank you and where can I buy?

[@MrDarrencurry]

I worked at putting pipes underground for years and can say that would rarely work, especially at low depths. one poxy stone falling would fuck it right up.

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

We have been doing this type of work for decades. It is very important to back fill the trenches with dirt, cinder or some-type of back fill that does not have any large rocks in it. Another important aspect is to winterize the pipes in cold climates.

[@joeh2967]

Cool tunes.. 🍺 👌

[@luisrufino8883]

What is the nema of the equipment AND where can i by it?

[@batbawls]

Increible musica

[@zombiemorgue178]

i used to dig under sidewalks all the time in the 90s and early 2000s and i had that idea to make what you have now,, should of followed through with that idea, but youll never get my no dirt in side your shoe shoes or my wheelbarrel extension ideas.

[@zacjohn2236]

Where do you get the pipe at?

[@johndelgay9412]

what's the name of that tools and where can i find it please?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Hey, I see you commented on our other boring video. The hydraulic way is the best if you are planning on specializing in boring services. This method will turn you into a super buff good looking dude...

[@JungleYT]

The *"Bullet Mole"* ...

[@AlabanzasyAdoración7]

Muy bien!!! Gracias

[@mrtechnophile3483]

Wondering what soil types this is most suited to. Seems like it would work best in soil that holds its shape so the tunnel this tool forms won't just collapse, not so well in sand or round gravel. Or maybe for sandy soil you just start with the final pipe?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

You can attach pipe to the end of the tool. When you pull the tool out, then you are pulling the pipe through too. Don't have to worry about the collapsing hole. This video shows use going thru cinder.

[@isakwilkinson2491]

This is a thoughtful informational video but why won't will not use a water jet I don't get it did you put the tip on the end of a PVC pipe threaded of course hook up garden hose to it or whatever your apparatus is and what the water do the drilling for you without trying to hammer that pipe underneath

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

That is another option that is easier on the body.

[@bmarkie4103]

The PVC and water hose with a special nozzle at the other cannot work where it is rocky or in clay soil.

[@JB-pb9xv]

I was about to say this would never work with PVC pipe though, but you guys are just using the same head to bang a big enough hole for the slip pipe using the metal piping. And then using that same head, to push the PVC sleeve through the hole you just banged with the other piping. Nice the only other issue that ever seems to occur, is having to dig the land down far enough to have the pipe length stretch out to go under. Did you guys make that threaded metal spear head and those other threaded pieces yourself ?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

That is the biggest issue, digging out far enough on both sides of the bore to get the tool in and out... This tool was purchased and comes with all those pieces.

[@13bosful]

what is the name of the song :)

[@kennydieu2694]

Thanks for the vid

[@prpaul55]

Ive been using this technique for 9 years to get wire under sidewalks and driveways up to 12 ft its an absolute nightmare .... the flex drill bit is the way to go now

[@shreefsbini9904]

You mean flexible bit - as in the ones we use to pull wires from floor 1 to floor 2?

[@teshpatel5034]

I tried flex bit, but i had trouble going through soil with gravel and rocks.

[@JungleYT]

The *"Bullet Mole"* , according to a KZbin that I saw?

[@anthonyvillareal2925]

shit i was liking the music

[@acklan3]

I gave it a thumbs up for the music.

[@fernesal]

I believe this is a 1"/ 1 1/2"? Is there a rod for 2"?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

I believe bullet mole makes a larger "point" for 2" holes. Check them out at bulletmole.com/

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Fantastic thanks

[@luisguerreroservin7851]

Awesome tool unfortunally for me is way too expensive

[@indio1320021]

what was the price

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

You can call Steve at www.bulletmole.com or 1-888-650-5554.

[@robertramirez3038]

Where do u get that spike, whats it called ? Link ?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Check the video description or Google it, It's called the Bullet Mole.

[@ymaylove]

Awesome video! what if other pipe lines under the drive way ?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Make sure you know where all the pipes and cables are before you start. Call 811 before you dig if you are in the USA. Otherwise you will blast right thru them.

[@hifiguy77]

It can be bought here: www.bulletmole.com/buy.html It is not a tool that you buy to use once or twice; you would need to use it several times a week to justify the cost.

[@rsstnnr76]

How do you avoid existing pipes?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Unfortunately , there is no way to locate PVC pipe. You just have to be super careful.

[@latiffesa]

Can you sell bullet mole in malaysia?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

I'm not sure. Reach out to them via their website. bulletmole.com/

[@robinsonpainting4812]

So can anyone tell me what tool this is, and where I can buy it?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Check out bulletmole.com

[@xsteel3292]

@@AZIrrigationMaintenance It is a great tool, but in all honesty, IT SHOULD go through rock, etc when the price is over $2000! Not for the typical homeowner. I checked their 'rental' tab on their site but it went to a SPAM site. A shame as it should work in my rocky/caliche soil.

[@isaiascastillo3266]

Cool tool where can i get one at?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Isaias Castillo We purchased ours directly from Bullet Mole. You can rent it or purchase one. We use it quite a bit, so decided to buy it. It is better to call them rather than email. They will respond quicker that way. www.bulletmole.com

[@lastniceguy1]

How do you attach PVC to the rod?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

There is another adapter that screws into the rod and then you screw that into the PVC. Or there is another point supplied with the tool we have that screws into the PVC and then we slide it thru if it the bore hole doesn't collapse or if it's too rocky.

[@ernestmckay283]

Where can you get this tool?

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

bulletmole.com/collections/buy

[@bestamerica]

' how about the long drill set at once... then use a PVC pipe

[@ralan5527]

Now I am hungry for some tacos

[@E3ECO]

Where did you get that nozzle? I haven't been able to find one.

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

It's part of the tool package combo kit.

[@AA-ji5lg]

AZ Irrigation & Maintenance where can you buy it?

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

This must be the way El Chapo escaped prison. . .

[@prophetanarchy2355]

A $10 length of PVC will do the same.

[@mikkamon]

nice! what are these called?

[@lexluther8370]

0:06

[@mikkamon]

Lex Luther thank you sir.

[@lexluther8370]

+ space cadet - If you get one, would you make a video? I would like to see a comparison video.

[@mikkamon]

Lex Luther will do mate. im looking at either this method or the long drill bit method..

[@mikkamon]

Lex Luther geeez i just found one for sale in australia.. $2000... pricey..

[@hardkore360]

el heisenberg se hizo jardinero! ahua!

[@buddhaVSkafka]

Next on mtv trl

[@selfinflicted77]

This looks like way too much work. Premier and other people make air powered numatic moles that basically use a air hammer to drive themselves underneath the sidewalk or Road. You just Simply tie the line to the back of the mole pointed into the ground and it's slowly hammers itself straight underneath whatever Road or sidewalk you pointed under. Even has a reverse valve built-in if you twist the hose counterclockwise to turns it reverses and starts hammering back out of the hole in case you hit a big rock or something

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

We just got one this year. Love it. And it has it's own video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2S1Y56MhKeJmq8

[@SMILIES69US]

Way to much work. You can do it with water pressure in minutes.

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Water pressure techniques are great but can't get thru rock and debris like this tool.

[@stanstuben2961]

Go to the local Home Depot and get a truck load of Mexicans and just sit back and watch!

[@rosareyes5696]

AZ Irrigation & Maintenance where can I buy that tool? It could be my plan B in my business

[@GerryRay]

I found it here: www.bulletmole.com/buy.html#howtobuy

[@trevrev2249]

Our future national anthem

[@overthetop6331]

Could have had that done in less then 5 minutes with PVC and water!

[@fabioapelbaum8840]

how, tips please (for those that dont have this tools)

[@xsteel3292]

Not if you have a lot of rock/caliche in the soil. Tried it. No go with water and PVC and a tight stream sprayer.

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

Will work on that for ya.

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

I've done it that way under a patio and it took a couple hours which include a huge mud bath. Really depends on your soil type.

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

A Huevo güey!!

[@mattsmith3949]

Or you can hydrojet it 10X faster

[@mikeconly2419]

how about a ditch witch 410 with boring attachment that's how I roll in Ohio to hell with sledgehammer slavery

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

A boring machine would make it super easy but we like to use the Mexican Machines!!!

[@southernguy35]

hated the music. I bet there's a lot of people who buy this set up and it's lodged to this day under a sidewalk or drive.

[@billyjenkins2467]

Just lift the slab up fit the pipe put the slab back 🤦‍♂️

[@amdg2023]

what? is concrete sacred!,? just saw cut the concrete, insert pipe and repour the cut? You weaken the concrete the other way and it will crack right over the pipe? typical bs

[@johnt2054]

typical bs? typical comment from typical dk.

[@vermeea1]

Music sucks.

[@AZIrrigationMaintenance]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6bFe2COiLFsndE

[@rod9945]

vermeea1 so does your mom, but no one is complaining about it.