Installing A New Overflow On A Big Pond

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[@tcsdoc]

Thanks for the explanation of why your putting the concrete in the overflow box. Didn’t think of the floating aspect. Another great job!

[@kens.3729]

Customers in your North Carolina area are very lucky to have a Highly Conscientious Contractor.👍

[@kirk467]

This video is why, “ YOU ARE THE MAN “ Chris! Job looks great brother! You’re one amazing professional!

[@sbellock5]

That's the nicest maintained pond I've seen you roll up on in quite some time.

[@jensruppert1860]

I was thinking the same. This pond is the total opposite to the overgrown waterholes where Chris normally starts working on.

[@sbellock5]

@Marks_Jeep it looks like he actually uses his pond as more than just a decoration too.

[@richardhouston7277]

From a man in the Uk watching your channel. You know your craft,and apply it with great pride.

[@Paladun100]

I love your eye for detail , even on the back side of the dam where nobody would see , you make it slick and nice

[@philp7358]

Chris your work is exceptional. You work that excavator like a fine violin! Even for those of us who will never do that work it's a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@29rosslyn]

Most contractors would bring a 3 or 4 man crew for this project. But you did a great job working by yourself.

[@letsdig18]

yup, pretty much

[@cathiwim]

Why pay four men when you can pay Chris for the same amount of work, and its done correctly?

[@arnoldromppai5395]

if it was a city job there be 7 trucks and 14 people

[@lilj7272]

If it was a city job there be 1 guy working and 13 guys watching

[@arnoldromppai5395]

@@lilj7272 oh no they wont be watching, they be holding up shovels..

[@donaldalexanderrichards4422]

Good morning Chris I find your videos are enjoyable to watch It's amazing how you take your time digging the hole for the pipe to sit in and then you refilling the hole back up again and redressing the ground with seed and straw after you have finished it looks amazing

[@07decker]

I don't know what it is, but I just can't stop watching your channel!

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

I feel the same way! It seems that I am watching his videos on my lunch hour every day now.

[@rongollonik7754]

Chris, good hustle jumping out and back in the excavator to straighten out the overflow box.

[@kenore4003]

Usain Bolt of the excavating world.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Would have been easier to simply put the box down and reverse the chain hooks, then the box would naturally spin the hole to face the machine...

[@chrisswift8725]

Andrew Camarata would be proud ;o)

[@Rel1369]

The fastest Chris has moved all year I reckon.

[@jamescohn4268]

This is a career I could enjoy.

[@kensmith8832]

Good job on handling the spin of the overflow box! I have never enjoyed working alone.

[@michaeld_68]

And another pond rescued !!!! Great job 👍

[@rustysteel8714]

I believe this is Chris's favorite type of residential work.... and if I were a wealthy man.... I'd buy a place in his area just to have HIM do the work! 😊 Great job!

[@mikemcneil7327]

Hell.. I'd fly him to my place, pay for everything and have him do everything before foundation gets in. Love this man's work! . and commentary!

[@אוריינקוביץ-ש8צ]

My God ... one man does everything ...

[@tommygunn1647]

TRY and THINK Back to what it was like... BEFORE this kind of equipment and attachments came along! ☺️

[@martinspijker9661]

@@tommygunn1647 in those days you could find people to do the work..:)

[@littlefinkle7757]

@@martinspijker9661 exactly!

[@justinhenry8745]

The rule is if u want it done right do it yourself

[@dianeandorchidsatvictorharbor]

@@martinspijker9661 Hi Martin 👋 Fancy seeing you here. Been a while since you did a video.

[@marcwohlmayer7897]

Nice easy little Project this was 💪.nice job you did there.the straw makes a good ground covering To make the grass grow back.the New overflow looks a Lot Better than the old One. Great Video 😀

[@Namaste3004]

Huhu 👋☺️

[@marcwohlmayer7897]

@@Namaste3004 Gude Gisela.😀🖐.lange nix von dir gesehn.wie geht es dir? Danke für dein Post hier.😀

[@floydfarms1578]

You make it look so easy that someone like me might think they could go and rent the machine for a day and do it themselves only to get into it and realize they will need a few more days or weeks to learn the controls enough to get it done. True master craftsman skills sir!

[@tricksfixx8303]

I'm liking that sheepsfoot,more and more,Nice work slim!

[@sandrajustus1247]

Nice weather, nice job.....wonderful pay!! Great job Chris!! 😀

[@george8873]

Thought the customer looked familiar when you pointed out it was that mini you rescued from the mud a few weeks back, lol. Can always tell it's one of your jobs when you're done. Looks clean and tidy. Another job well done.

[@sodbury6426]

From New Zealand.. your projects seem to show NC is just one big pond with some houses and roads on top struggling to stay dry! Thanks for keeping the Atlantic ocean topped up ...

[@rereg543]

Never thought I'd enjoy watching another man lay so much pipe.

[@ikillbugs]

😂

[@justusU]

😜😍

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

Your housekeeping always gives the "cleaned up and groomed" look like sweeping with a broom and dust pan. Thanks for sharing Chris and keep safe.

[@JD-zm4eh]

Mr. Smooth operator satisfy's another customer. Looks very efficient and clean.

[@kennethbailey2616]

The geese sound happy

[@flannel872]

It's a privilege to watch an operator with just the right amount of OCD.

[@ericdavids9667]

He's a hell of an operator...I bet he could fillet a fish with that...he's that good. 👏👏👍

[@kirk467]

That’s the kind of clay we have here in Louisiana brother, the sticky stuff! But when dry, it’s hard as concrete! lol

[@meganm3270]

Ain't that the truth I freaking hate it

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Yea Kirk, I’m from Pearl River, La.myself. And you’re right about the dirt it’s sticky as hell but when it dries out it packs hard as concrete but I work for a company that’s called Leon Lowe and sons. They’re based out of Pearl River Louisiana

[@meganm3270]

The only difference is ours is brown not red

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

Could you do a few aerial after shot compilations of finish projects say 6 months later, when the grass etc has grown back and the ponds are filled? It would be a really good way to visualize what you are doing and why, and the end effect of all this hard work.

[@keithdunlap2701]

Bam !! Bam !! There it is done an done....Nice little quick job ! Looks Great as always Chris, Getting to like that little compactor / Roller you got , looks like it works pretty dang good ! Another one in the books !! lolol... On too the Next...

[@HightowerLSSD]

Nice job. As the home owner, I would've also added a siphon hydrant (purple in color) for the fire department as an auxiliary water source. Great stuff either way!

[@arnoldromppai5395]

here that not needed the volunteer fire department just pulls in sticks there 10 suction pipe in the pond and suck it out, they do have a 3 phase 550 volt pump house in the river a mile away from the station, that way they can get water on the way back in the winter when theres 4 feet plus of ice over the river. a 10" pipe is plumbed right into the bottom of the river, when they need water from our ponds or any of the many lakes and rivers all around. they drill a hole and drop a 8" steel L pipe in to hook on to

[@dianasmith3515]

@Marks_Jeep 😂

[@davidbrickey7328]

I another beautiful job done, Overflow should work great. to drain the pond down you left them a good system to do it with. ☕️☕️👍

[@AquaPeet]

Was about to go to bed when I saw a new video!! I love your videos so much that I'm going to watch it. Of course it's not only to see the great work but the person behind it really keeps me interested. Love you man!! :)

[@BillW-NJ]

You have a great skill to handle all the detailed steps during the work and the results looking amazing. It’s really great to watch your videos! I was wondering if you could attach a rope from one corner of the cement overflow to the thumb and then spin the block a little by raising the thumb? When you were digging the ditch and piling up the dirt, I wondered if you ever finished up for the day only to find that parked your truck on the wrong side of the ditch? Thanks for the great videos!

[@davemorris1246]

How can anyone thumbs down a man that works 7 days a week

[@warrenjohnknight.9831]

They're obviously jealous.

[@olahansen]

His family?

[@geo752]

We need follow up videos in a few months to see your work complete with new grass and overflow working 👌

[@assassinlexx1993]

Just a another great example why Chris gets these pond jobs. Comes with everything he needs. Makes sure to get the right grade without guessing. That sheep foot works great, but now I know Chris can work a manual shovel, on those rare occasions.

[@michaelpage9883]

Dang show off! Picking up a root with the blade on the compaction wheel. Just shows how talented you are!

[@donbraden8533]

You take it easy out there old man would hate to see u fall down and hurt yourself then you wont be able to do pond jobs that we all love so much very nice job Chris for a one man crew 😎👍👍🇺🇸

[@francesstratton695]

I hope you get invited back to do some fishing 🎣, it’s a beautiful pond. 👍👍✌️✌️

[@Bearsgypsy1]

Evenin’ , picture perfect as usual Boyo☘️✨ working outside in our glorious NC .. nothing finer ...

[@davidrobins4025]

A job well done that looks fabulous. Ingenious way to lower the pone in the future as needed.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Nice work. Enjoy watching you handle your equipment so efficiently. As for his drain line that you capped, he should install a valve in the line eventually that way he can drain it anytime he needs without the bath.

[@kirk467]

Your jobs always look like nothing has been touched when you’re finished! PERFECT! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jessekincheloe2719]

Even working alone you do an awesome job. That clay reminds me of the clay here in Oregon sticky when wet but dries harder then a rock. Would be cool if you could have hats made with your new logo on it.

[@ru_faded4355]

I fall asleep to you so relaxing thank you love from Canada🇨🇦🤗💜💥👍

[@YKB6.9]

Brilliant. Been watching a load of your stuff. Memorising footage. Thanks for sharing.

[@mischef18]

Nice one bro and a great finish to the job too. Safe travels

[@Mephiston]

43 minute video posted 15 minutes ago, someone already downvoted. Why did they even frigging bother clicking it if they were gonna downvote it. Real genius that guy. Anyway, thanks for the vid chris.

[@blacklupus]

You must be new to KZbin.

[@Blazer02LS]

In actuality the down votes don't mean much. They still get counted as views and Chris would still get the ad money.

[@Mephiston]

@@blacklupus Not at all, and condescension isnt very nice.

[@Mephiston]

@@Blazer02LS Yep, hence why I said "real geniuses" since I knew they'd still have to click on the video and give chris the view.

[@assassinlexx1993]

I think some people have lemons beside the bed. They take a bit to start their day.

[@tedc3895]

A really good pond has some foot deep nesting areas for blue gill... And a little green stuff to grow. Green stuff will get ducks and stuff in to.

[@znate6730]

Excellent job👌 Best from France

[@ferce889]

that looks like so much fun! i would have a blast doing that job

[@martymclamb5750]

Great job with an amazing great attitude all by your self 😃💪💪

[@Todd.Roberts]

Love watching a master at work

[@grstrom1]

Really liked your cement mixing bucket!

[@Bass2010]

Another pond flowing good 👍👍👍👍👍

[@patricknorman8358]

Brother you sure do put alot of those over flow pipes in. Great job.

[@r1mein54]

Nice overflow job,,,and those sounded like the same geese that overflew my place 2 weeks ago heading north.

[@dsdragoon]

Another great job for the dirt sculptor!

[@richpaulson6301]

MUST NICE WORKING OUT THERE IN THE WILDERNESS WITHOUT ANYONE BUGGING YOU. LOVE THE VIDS

[@oldschoolhoosier]

Great job Chris. Happy customers = future excavating business, Equipment upgrades and a continuous supply of hydraulic fluid....lol.

[@pacodelapena]

What a great job. Congrats, on a job very well done.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

A perfect job as always Cris thanks for sharing 🇦🇺🦘👍

[@kirk467]

You’re pretty slick when it comes to setting the grade, I’ve never done it but that’s why you’re the Man Chris! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@cnerd]

Great job with everything! A wealth of knowledge! Looking forward to trying this myself someday.

[@randycharest4507]

I TOTALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO CHRIS 😊

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Chris another great video. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@myrrhavm]

One of the cleanest(least muddy) jobs I’ve seen. Couldn’t ask for better working conditions. As high as that bank is, it would make for a great backstop for shooting from the house or dock.

[@greghoffstadt667]

One man band that plays one sweat tune. Lookin good Chris.

[@kennethbailey2616]

When I was an electrician I did quite a few runway lighting projects. We had to encase our conduit in sand before back-filling and compact to soil to the FAAs satisfaction.

[@BigDawgCleveland]

Now running the Yanmar all fun and games for sure, but mixing that concrete! Now that is some serious back hurtin work! One man band!!!

[@vhostovich]

As always interesting how much you accomplish in one day!

[@bones2610]

I like your work. You are a good operator.

[@buzwyer2269]

Chris you make it all look easy!

[@drol115]

you are an amazeing chap more power to you great job.

[@pc650]

I am JEALOUSY IMPRESSED!!!!!....you seem to accomplish (in a days work) more than a 2-3 person crew could do in a WEEK!!!!!!.... don’t know how you do it ( even without Tim and/or Uncle)😎👍🏾

[@johnlouiswait2884]

Absolutely fantastic work on the equipment a true professional didn’t show us everything should have what we needed to know not what we wanted to know Topman

[@georgezesner4]

I find your videos very relaxing

[@MrSparks701]

Outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

[@gragor11]

People say you are so smooth with the controls (me included)..... I guess after a few days running that sheep's foot tamper one would get the hang of it alright. Nice job. You are the master of the controls.

[@dennis2376]

What another nice day and no mud or boulders, rocks, to deal with. :)

[@davidnull5590]

In case anyone is wondering, the new 18 inch pipe will drain approximately 10,000 gallons a minute. The new 18 inch drainage pipe is roughly equivalent to ****sixteen separate 6 inch pipes****

[@jonschneck4559]

6" pipe is 28.26 square inches a 18" pipe is 254.34 square inches only 9 times larger

[@davidnull5590]

@@jonschneck4559 -- I know the ratio of the pipes' area, for a flow comparison I used a pipe flow comparison chart, ratio of liquid flow is different from pipe area. For me the math behind fluid flow is too complicated to bother with so I use a chart instead.

[@davidnull5590]

@@jonschneck4559 Google How Many Pipes of a Smaller Size Equal the Carrying Capacity of a Larger Pipe Size.- Hy-Tech Roof Drains For the chart

[@davidnull5590]

@@jonschneck4559 I posted the link, I don't think it will appear

[@assassinlexx1993]

They need it when those hurricane storms drop a ton of rain.

[@willb3018]

Slick move getting that box set! 👍

[@scottlundy257]

for ballast and fill concrete we put the sack Crete in dry level it to grade and then place the water on top let it soak saves a lot of mess and mixing

[@fhuber7507]

Learning a lot about ponds (we call them stock tanks in TX) from your videos.

[@ShellerOutdoorLivingLLC]

I always enjoy the Yanmar videos. I just got a Sany SY60C so it’s a little more my speed. Lol.

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Hahahahah! Nice hustle, getting the box in there the right way around.

[@johnobiro5202]

Do you know what I think it is. All the ground in your environment is very Clay based. Your climate is either, glorious sunshine or pissing down. I love it. I would love to be a machine driver over there.

[@johnobiro5202]

I love that Yanmar. I don’t think we would get away without surrounding that pipe with Pea Gravel in England. But, I love the projects you do.

[@letsdig18]

well the pond wouldnt hold water if you backfilled the pipe in gravel lol it would be like a giant french drain and leak like hell

[@leol1682]

Love the video Chris , very good job .

[@rxlo1062]

Outstanding job 👍

[@centurion_mk6459]

I am very pleased to see that you bench your trench to make it safer for you to work in, lots of operators who work alone wouldnt bother

[@matteogomez3678]

That’s a very nice pond 🪱🐠

[@mikeoneil2281]

another job done well Chris. that’s for bringing us along

[@rebeccacraigsdonoghue9884]

I can't possibly be the only one with a huge crush on Chris?? Amazing at what he does and crazy handsome too!

[@rebeccacraigsdonoghue9884]

@@yavonae lmao I'm first in the queue!

[@justusU]

What you talking 'bout?? I'm 71 years old and those baby blues make my old ticker twitterpate!!

[@kirk467]

You’re a one man team again, take care brother! Be safe, you always do a great job brother!

[@brazucaoperandomaquinasnaa574]

Have a good weekend

[@stephencarlson1160]

Another great job Chris..but tough setting box alone when it want to rotate 90% on ya.. Be safe

[@Namaste3004]

Another one man show. Perfect! 😎👍

[@timmyfrierson2684]

That was a damn good video Chris I really liked hearing the geese in the background while you were working oh you couldn’t get Justin to come out there and help you today doing that job, lol he must have been busy doing something of his own but anyway brother you and John and yawls family stay safe and keep the videos coming and you have a great weekend what’s left of it for you