HOW TO INSTALL A STORM WATER SYSTEM, I LEARNED THE HARD WAY!!!

While installing a retaining wall and playground we had a flood. Storm water was a bit more than expected.
#cat #excavation #caterpillar #excavator #playground #storm #stormwater #skidsteer #ram5500 #howto #catchbasin #riprap

[@DeBoerDirtandLand-gl7vu]

Came here for some catch basin wisdom and found so much more! Thanks for sharing Gods word and having that servants mentality. It’s rare in this profession. Keep it up.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate you stopping by to check out the channel. Glad you enjoyed the message. KZbin is an amazing world wide platform to share the Gospel for sure. I appreciate the encouragement it helps to keep the fire going! God bless, Sam

[@johnprue]

Looks good Sam and not more than 1 percent for the pitch of that drain pipe. And now I follow the gravel driveway guy and elete earth works along with you and Diesel. 😁 Have a great Labor day 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Sounds good. Gravel Driveway may get a KZbin channel started at some point. Elite Earthworks has been around for a while and very good at what he does. Have a great Labor Day too. Diesel says hello and thanks for watching! 😁 God Bless, Sam

[@edmarchigiani9419]

Hello Sam, I have been watching and enjoying your videos. I am also an excavation contractor. In the future you may want to avoid using elbows in larger drainage work. A way to achieve that lower elevation would be set the structure at the lower elevation and ad risers to achieve grate elevation. I'm going to guess 2.8% slope for your math problem. Thanks keep up the good work and God Bless!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ed and I appreciate the info! I’m always looking to learn more from each job. Definitely a learning curve on this one for sure… Sam

[@Kempfkattle]

Nice work! Appreciate the message about wisdom! This world would be a better place if more people had a proper fear of the Lord, and sought Godly wisdom. God bless you Sam!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Lee. I agree 100%, a proper fear/reverence for the Lord would change a lot of things. God Bless, Sam

[@dizzopear]

Awesome message at the end of the video! It really shined some light on my situation at work

[@tristardiggin]

That is fantastic. I love hearing from folks on how the Lord used a message to be a blessing. So I'm glad it was and thank you for sharing that with me. God Bless, Sam

[@VTOutdoorServices]

After years of knocking those holes out, I started paying extra to have my precast structures booted accordingly. Then we just had to drop them in the ground, lube up the culvert, shove it together and keep movin

[@tristardiggin]

Wow! That is a great idea. Didn't know that could be done. This was a first for me. BIG LEARNING CURVE!!! I definitely appreciate any info you have... Thanks, Sam

[@mellodirt]

Looking good! Glad I could help. It was AWESOME meeting you my man. Hopefully we can work together again soon!

[@tristardiggin]

Sounds good! Been checking out you Instagram posts. Looks like you are staying busy...

[@Goodvibes-Adventures]

What area is your company? Do you have a website?

[@mellodirt]

@@Goodvibes-Adventures we service the North GA/Chattanooga area

[@edgundlach2811]

Hi Sam. Your doing a real good job there. The install is looking good. Using the wet saw would have been a good idea also. Instead of cutting a square hole, you can cut a stop sign. Do the first 4 cuts directly across from each other. Then the next 4 would be to cut at an angle to the other 4 connecting them. Let's say we are looking at a wall. The first cut would be at the top parallel to the floor. The second cut would be at the bottom, parallel to the floor and your first cut. The third cut would be on the left, perpendicular to the floor and your first 2 cuts. The 4th cut would be on the right, perpendicular to the floor and again perpendicular to the first 2 cuts. Basically you now have a square, without the corners being connected. Your remaining 4 cuts would be at the corners at an angle to the other cuts. With practice you could almost just follow the circle and just cut deep enough, to score the box, which make it easier to knock out. You could use the saw and make as many plunge cuts as you want, in the circle to make it easier for knocking out the hole. I usually used a 3lb hammer for more control. My boss usually just ordered most storm drain structures without any holes. Sanitary structures were different, usually came with a boot. In short, a few different ways to make the holes. Find out what works best for you. Also I apologize for such a long description. I myself understand and retain better in a word picture. Lol I was a plumber for 30 years. (Can't remember if I told you that, back when I first subbed. ) Looking forward to part 2 Ed from Chicago 🙂

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ed! I appreciate the word picture. I understand that way as well. This was a job where I learned a lot. Was frustrating at times but it turned out super nice. Thanks for the advice. I will take all of that I can get. God Bless, Sam

[@edgundlach2811]

Hi Sam. Sometimes, very few thank goodness, I get diarrhea of the finger. Lol You do real good work. Your messages at the end are inspirational and great reminders of what God has done for us. Ed

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks 😁

[@TealAbernathy]

Keep this work going brother. God Bless.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Teal, I appreciate the encouragement-and glad you are enjoying the videos… God Bless, Sam

[@lawabidingcitizen5732]

I just started watching your videos. I love how you ended this one. This should be done for all. It is always good to hear a Bible verse. Everyone needs God in their lives and hearts. Thank you, and keep up the great work. God bless.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and I appreciate the encouragement and glad you enjoyed the message. I agree everyone needs the Lord in their life. It's my hope that folks who don't hear the word will listen to the short messages in the videos and and it sparks an intrest and draws them to the Lord. So, God bless and I appreciate you supporting the channel to reach folks with this hope... Sam

[@dmitriypa1]

Amen. God bless you

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and God Bless you as well!

[@emoryfarms]

God bless you !

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you... glad you are enjoying the messages! 😁

[@davidhoover8877]

Im from Ringgold as well . Just wanted to say nice job!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks David! Yup that Ringgold job was interesting for sure… Sam

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hello Sam, Man you have it looking Good around that Job. The “W” word is a pain to deal with. I believe you have it going your way now Boss.!! I appreciate the Message My Friend 👍🏻.!! Take Care Evert

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert. It turned out nice and the system should definitely carry the "W"! It was a lot of work but I learned a lot too... God Bless, Sam

[@tuberongpinoy5423]

Hello sir good job and thank you for wonderful message word of God and God Bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and God bless you as well. Glad you are enjoying the messages at the end of the videos. Sam

[@saracurtis1705]

thank you for your message

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks you Sara! I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel... God Bless

[@abikerinpa]

Ya did a fine job ! 😎❤️

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Chris! I appreciate that...

[@jessechirdon9689]

Thanks for making a great video. I am about to install a catch basin and culvert across my driveway. Is there anything that needs sealed around the culvert where it enters the catch basin or it just sits in there loose? Thank you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate that! Yes, it’s needs to have mortar mix put on the inside and outside to seal it up. I think in one of the videos it shows us putting the mortar around those, if I’m remembering right. Wish you well with your project… Sam

[@johnprue]

Sam you might want to make a swail and load it up with trap rock to slow down the erosion at the end of the trench where the water drains out

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah, may have to look at that. Been several weeks now and a few rain storms since I finished it. Will need to go back and look it over to see how it looks... Sam

[@clintoncherry8893]

1.25' ÷ 44' = .0284 x 100= 2.84% slope Great job👍

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir! Got it...

[@katdeskinner]

-2.84 on a slope laser.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, that’s it…

[@jistruckinggrading364]

That’s what I would like to do is come out and meet you on a job visit and work lol

[@tristardiggin]

Well, just come on down. Hey, watching your video. When you edit the video selct "not made for kids" and that allows commenting. When you select "made for kids" it disables the comments. Enjoyed looking at that old home place and the work yall did...

[@jistruckinggrading364]

@@tristardiggin thanks I will do that I am getting ready to put up one where we took the kids from church to camp the sound is not to good but it’s ok

[@robertbuerkle5392]

2.84% slope ( 1.25 ft div. By 44 ft times 100%). I know, I’m a little bit late lol

[@tristardiggin]

That’s it! 🤣

[@8978Marty]

Hi there Sam, What editing software are you using? I hope you're having a good week my friend

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks, we are doing great around here. Hope y’all are fine too. I use KineMaster editing. It is an app for android and apple. I’m currently using an iPad Pro for editing but used an android phone in the beginning. There is a free version with basic editing and a paid version with full editing tools. It is fairly easy to use and does a great job. For music tracks I use Epidemic Sound which is a paid subscription and they have a lot of music to pick from. Thanks, Sam

[@8978Marty]

@@tristardiggin thanks Sam.

[@rayramirez7682]

God bless you, your Family, and your business! And, thank you for your witness. In the name of Jesus! Amen Ray Romans 10:9

[@tristardiggin]

Wow! Thank you Ray. I appreciate that. And thanks for being a part of the channel, commenting and watching to help the channel grow to reach more folks with the message. God Bless, Sam

[@MyTractorGuy]

2.8 percent slope. Drill lots of holes and then punch out. I may score it with a diamond blade.

[@tristardiggin]

That's it! I set the Trimble Earthworks computer at 2.84% and it came out perfect. Thanks for the info on the cut outs. Anything would be better than what I tried!😁🤣🤪 Thanks, Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Saw you have a channel too. I subscribed and will check out your videos. Thanks for watching and commenting on mine... Sam

[@MyTractorGuy]

@@tristardiggin Brother I appreciate your ending and the message you shared! THAT is what it's all about.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir, I agree. The videos give me an opportunity to share Christ. Thanks, Sam

[@sportsbros1232]

15” (1.25’) drop over 44’ is a 2.84% slope

[@tristardiggin]

Got it!👍😀

[@smithworx1091]

Another way you can knock those holes out is to get Andy Dufresne from the Shawshank Redemption. He's good and that kinda stuff. 🤣🤣

[@tristardiggin]

LOL! 😁

[@tristardiggin]

😆 🤣 lol

[@tristardiggin]

LOL 😆 🤣. Yup...

[@dirtyboyzoff-road7826]

Love ur videos Sam. 2.84% for ur ditch btw.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks you and I appreciate you supporting the channel.

[@Goodvibes-Adventures]

1% slope for each 10 feet...so between 4"-6" drop at other end

[@tristardiggin]

Yup...

[@Goodvibes-Adventures]

God Bless 🙏 you 😇...For the love of money is the root of all evil...Its God who is providing you with the wisdom and physical health and God is your boss and in the end you are rewarded with money 💰...But once greed sets in. It destroys the purpose

[@tristardiggin]

Money can definitely corrupt folks, for sure...

[@hehateme2812]

Was it a 3% grade for the pipe between boxes?

[@tristardiggin]

Close, it was 2.84 if I remember correctly. Thanks, Sam

[@hehateme2812]

@@tristardiggin I rounded because I’m not doing that good of math on the weekends 🤣

[@tristardiggin]

@@hehateme2812 lol

[@bigjimflying7195]

Rise divided by run times 100 = slope. 15/528=.0284 x 100 = 2.84 slope

[@tristardiggin]

Exactly! Very nice. You are the only one that has responded to that... I set Trimble Earthworks up on that slope and it came out perfect. God Bless, Sam

[@johnhepburn7419]

2% slope is minimum

[@tristardiggin]

👍

[@Chestnut0923]

It’s approx. 2.8°

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, got it!😀

[@WoodPowerSolutions]

Roughly 2.8% slope??

[@tristardiggin]

Right on it! 😀

[@codymitchell5936]

2.8ish%.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, been a while but I think it was 2.73, I think…😀

[@Mr.frag-out]

2.94

[@tristardiggin]

👍😀

[@Mr.frag-out]

@@tristardiggin was I close? I'm not in excavating. But curious to know if I was close

[@tristardiggin]

@Mr.frag-out it is very close. It was 2.84. Scroll down in the comments to a viewer called bigjimflying. He posted the math formula for the exact number. Thanks, Sam

[@travisshiflett6822]

Excellent camera work at best

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Travis...

[@rustrtal]

Slope of the pipe needs to be 2.8%

[@tristardiggin]

Yup! I set the Trimble computer at 2.84% and it came out perfect. Posted the 2nd part ti this video this morning. Thanks, Sam

[@rustrtal]

@@tristardiggin Watching it now!👍

[@tristardiggin]

👍

[@travisshiflett6822]

I wonder what these pipes were .there's a warehouse being built and these pipes are everywhere...plus they are draining a creek to build a road in there....not cool because good man there are deer everywhere that drink the water at best ....

[@garybritt1209]

Watch letsdig18.. very professional.. probably very helpful to you on lot of projects you been covering.. keep up good work!.. enjoy your videos.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Gary. You are right, he is very professional and very good at what he does. I watch letsdig18 a lot and have learned a good bit from watching him on the jobs he does. Hope to get a chance to meet him and several other I watch and learn from. Thanks for the info... Sam