A Little Extra Water Aint Stopping Me!

[@DyrewulfNV]

Y'know what just occurred to me? I'd rather watch this 4+ hours per day than almost anything on cable or the streaming services.

[@1013redoak]

Chris your pond dredging videos are some of my all-time favorites! I can never get enough of them!

[@letsdig18]

theres a couple more to come lol

[@dustyadams4103]

Just because of u im now looking at purchasing a tl12v2 hope they are worth the money lol.... u seem to like yours....i watch your videos every night

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Dusty Adams oh they’re worth it alright 👍🏻

[@pvrs87]

Chris, I love that you care for the environment you are working in. Making sure there are fish habitats and, making proper use of the soils you have available.

[@randycarpenter2914]

Thank you Chris for sharing. I know there is no good way to dig a mud hole. I am truly amazed you do as well as you do working blind. I wish I had the ability and money to come and watch you work. I am disabled and in pain 24/7, but my love of machines and watching them operate is there. I watch you, cotontop3, harmless farmer and a few more. Live life Chris it can be changed in a blink of an eye. Keep up the great videos, it is my escape from my reality, for 20 or 30 minutes I dream of something that reality will not allow. God bless.

[@shitloveaduck]

Randy Carpenter - hey Mr Carpenter. You could be me talking. I am in a similar predicament. I have a couple hours of good mobility and can tolerate the pain, but that’s it and my afternoons and evenings are when I have to shut down. It can be exhausting doing nothing! Pain is a weird thing. These videos are a great escape from my realities. Your description is very similar to how I feel. Very well said!!! I wish you all the best!

[@rogerwilliam83]

Me to 65 years old here in Burbank,ca with severe back issues and more pain than a man can deal with,only three years ago I could work 14 hour days and keep up with my employees and now I can't do the fucking dishes but enjoy these videos reminds me of when I could God BLESS you men going through the same thing

[@timothypirnat3754]

Habitat= something to snag the most expensive lure in your tackle box on.

[@dirtdiggin88]

That harness your talking about runs inside the valve cover to each injector, over time the oil and heat deteriorates it and the insulation disappears. We have had to do several on cat machines and some trucks

[@aland7236]

@assassinlexx Copper is expensive, it's all about the bottom line. Also, why make it right once when you can sell it twice?

[@jaycevessier7554]

Lmao at the guys trying to tell this man how to do his job haha.

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

The 'ol haul truck does sound very sick. :/ Hopefully Volvo can get out there and fix it quickly. With all that sand, you won't have to worry about cleaning the bed out, that puppy will be shiny like a new nickel by the time this job is done.

[@robfraley4210]

Wife grew up in LaGrange and has sisters in the area as far as Kingston, A brother in law had a gunshop there once. I myself have dug from the Mt Olive Area through the LaGrange area to a Pink Hill with a one yard Kohring for a bit in the 70s 😎👍

[@johnapel2856]

It is kind of neat watching sand digging, for a change of pace. The clay is more like what we have here in West Virginia. Thanks.

[@lutemule]

When you shoot scenes from outside, the Volvo looks like a thing of grace loading the truck! You are one smooth operator.

[@makingithappen9722]

I think the digger looks like a hungry dinosaur.

[@whobee8868]

Hey Chris Pond is looking good I knew you could dig it without a dragline or a sand dredge. Now if you keep digging as you are you’ll finish the pond in no time. A few other tips I can give you is this. Load out your wet sand you threw up there as you mentioned the next time you come back keep your shelf that you are sitting on and then when you are digging underwater and you have your bucket of super wet sand tip your bucket a little and let the excess water drain off before dumping and your sand will drain off and be drier much quicker. In other words don’t add so much unnecessary water to the sand. Your cut wall you are sitting in should not collapse as long as you don’t undermine yourself stay back as you know a couple feet from edge and you’ll be fine. I did a 5 acre 15 ft deep lake in Florida and I as well was afraid the shelf would collapse but it never did someone advised me and I learned as I am passing these tips on to you. I’ve been operating now 30 + years and never to old to learn. Good luck with the pond you’re doing great. By the way you’re not measuring the water depth with your boom that’s the stick. The boom is the part right next to the cab !! Just had to say that lol. Have a good one I’ll be watching your pond grow

[@AquaPeet]

I sped up the video when the truck hauled away so you had a little more progress digging out before the truck came back. You're welcome! :)

[@rickylee3275]

Great video. I wondered how some could do this and your allowing us to see how it’s done is amazing. Thank you for the set up and different views. Love to watch how smooth and accurate you are with that machine. Look forward to additional footage as you continue on this pond. God bless and Merry Christmas to you.

[@briangardiner1015]

Well look on the bright side..at least the sand just slides right out of the truck and doesn't stick to the bed.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I hope it doesn’t rain too much would hate if that site got too wet or muddy 🤣

[@queso2003]

Hi Cris.One solution to evacuate part of the water before putting it in the dumper is to make several holes in the bucket of the excavator.

[@bobolson9865]

Just like mining peat in Minnesota. Except the coffer dam holds up better you can dig a hole 12 ft deep and then reach over and pull it in . Only digging blind to clean up dam every move. But you win nicer weather.

[@thepotterer3726]

That bucket is going to have a lovely sheen at the end of a days work, it takes more than just skill to get a full bucket in those conditions.

[@steveadams99708]

You need one of those pumps they use to build beaches in Florida!

[@RangieNZ]

You can get a tailgate for these dumptrucks, cable actuated when dumping. It would be great for work in sand/gravel

[@rogerdickinson920]

Jan 2021, ugh injection harness. I had to replace mine on my 2009 D13, 1500 parts and 1500 labour give or take. While they had the top off they replaced some other parts, another spinning filter plus short water hose. Easier to do now than later. Oil in the injection harness can travel up to the instrument cluster causing major problems. Hope you got it fixed in time.

[@jbritt2549]

Looks like you got it figured out. This is a lot different than that Wake County red clay. But it can rain all night and work the next day in alot of cases

[@markreetz1001]

I don't know how many cylinders the truck engine has but it sounds like it's missing at least 2! I was thinking you could haul the dryer stuff and lay up the really wet stuff for later--and then you go and do it! Good video!

[@curtpratt7566]

Just an idea .....would love to see just like a unedited one with just you working with a pod cast going and you being the smooth operator you are ..

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Poor Volvo haul truck. I'm not convinced the wiring harness is the issue. You said if you shut it off and restarted it. That it straightened out. That tells me that the Electronic Control Module may need attention as well. God bless

[@orkidknog4147]

i was thinking the same thing, a wire do not repair its self buy stopping it and restarting it then runs fine, there more to this than volvo seem to be able to work out tha'ts for sure as there been out to this truck loads of times and repair seem to last a very sort time then its back again

[@thorbidochka4225]

Something oddly satisfying about watching your channel. 👍

[@queso2003]

And another solution so that the dumper does not bury so much is to put wheels wider and with less air. There are many videos on KZbin where you can clearly see the improvement.

[@dustinkeith7641]

In the spring you need to go back to the big lake, or when they get that bridge put in.

[@demetresrobinson2694]

Don't know anything about the Volvo engines, but the last truck I had had a DETROIT 60 series 14l in it. The injector harness went out twice showing the same exact symptoms your haul truck is displaying. DETROIT know that it's a faulty design in the 60 series, the problem with it was the oil gradually breaks down the wiring creating a short or low voltage to the injectors and the next thing you know is the rough idle and running.

[@user-kl3il9mw8i]

How are the regulations? Do u need a lifeguard for a pond of that size in the back of your truck? Nice to see how you are working in conditions we are working with almost every day.

[@joecapo8292]

Hi Chris, i know that this project is complete. Just a thought why not set up your six inch symphony to pump the water. Weather you are on the job sight or not.,Joe Capo.

[@scotabot7826]

I sure would like to have about 10 loads of that black topsoil you were digging the other day. That was some beautiful dirt!!!

[@northmanlogging2769]

ya ever get to diggin in something like this and worry about pulling up the drain plug?

[@maryschillinger2909]

ROFLMAO 😆😆😆!!!!!!

[@gregnewlin1074]

Man, that has to be hard on the pins and bushings. Not to mention the chrome on the cylinder rods and seals.

[@DiGGinGDeEpEr007]

plus when your digging sand you always over dig atleast 2 feet .reason being is sand always works its way back into what you have excavated ....also they way the water gets out ... its a slurry mixture

[@budlistar5312]

Well at least there’s no waiting on rain to fill the pond up.

[@aleldon9085]

Thank you for video! I understood what you said about pumping water. I saw some kind of canal behind that wall. Why do not you syphon water into canal?

[@grahamefreestone5309]

The pond level isn't higher than the canal. 🇬🇧

[@letsdig18]

both pond and canal are the same level

[@aleldon9085]

Thank you!

[@toms1499]

Looking nice as usual! Had a feeling you would not be going quite as deep as originally wanted with that soil. Maybe one day we will see you on gold rush 😁

[@ntomnia585]

Your merch website in the description says, "for shits and more!" :D

[@letsdig18]

hahahaha now I wonder how many other times ive done that

[@andysukosd8177]

Love watching, you have me hooked on your videos.

[@tomrogers9467]

11:30. Rock truck is backing up. Wife calls out, "I think your propane delivery is here""

[@addiedeguzman3201]

Hello pond man, what a mess but awsome and nice at the end of the project.

[@jakeschisler7525]

Bad thing digging in sand it keeps collapsing on it's self. I have a lot of white sand in my yard where other parts are rich black soil. I dig down 3 feet and hit water

[@bige9055]

Wow you can here the Haul truck spitting bad when Tim was driving up to load out.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Either way they already got you for a new injector. Really sucks when people guess at problems instead of actually diagnosing them. If the mechanic would have simply used an Ohms meter the first time. He would have found the electrical issue the first time. God bless

[@2xKTfc]

They have some killer sand going, tell Charlie and let him bid on it so we get some new videos from him too! haha

[@orkidknog4147]

you can see why the bucket pins wear out so quickly in these conditions, wet sand must be like cutting past to the pins and bushes

[@chuckjohnson8407]

That sand your digging from that pond reminds of runny cow poo lol keep on digging, like your videos.

[@anthonygostling]

Wet sand is very good for cleaning out the truck...!

[@barrypoontang]

good luck with 10 ft depth in that sand, the wall caves so quickly you'd have to lay a 3 degree rise edge, for about 3 1/2 miles in diameter.

[@brandonmason5822]

Boy that haul truck sounds like ya got a bunch of zip ties on the drive shaft

[@augustreil]

Chris, If you had any choice of equipment and time wasn't an issue, what do you think would work best for doing what you have to do to this pond ? Thanks.

[@letsdig18]

honestly what we have would work just fine. Just need a 4-6" pump and about $10k in diesel fuel to keep the water off me

[@augustreil]

@@letsdig18, Haha, ok, thanks !

[@theshadow1559]

Chris, since you admittedly are unfamiliar with the type of ground content that you are working on around the pond area, I would caution you to be careful even when you are working on pads. The water table is usually a constant 3-4' below ground level and the soil is mostly a mixture of various types of sand. Unfortunately, this type of sand has a tendency to become saturated when any heavy object is placed beside the water's edge. As such, when equipment such as an excavator is placed near the perimeter of the pond there is a tendency for the weight of the excavator and the pads which it is sitting on to draw the water up to ground level under the pads, turning the soil beneath your machine into an unstable consistency. The water-saturated sand can without any warning collapse and slide away from under the machine, thus possibly tipping the machine into the pond. Think about it this way, when standing on a beach at the waters edge the way the sand beneath your feet quickly sides away and you are suddenly ankle-deep in the sand below the water. Hope this helps.

[@Brandon-sc1fz]

How do you plan on sealing this pond to have a chance at holding water above the water table?

[@oddwad6290]

Old draglines were engineered for this kind of work . It would be interesting to see a cost of operation comparison with the more flexible hydraulic excavator ?

[@Stoparts]

Nice work

[@gsxrdoug7521]

I know I'm late but darn, I had no idea you had that much sand! This is from someone living on an island.

[@keithdunlap3666]

Dammit Man !! at 13:25-19:00 mark , That Machine sure does look Good Chris !! She's a Beast for sure......lololol.... Hey !! "Volvo" Your Draggin' ya Feet there !! Need to get on the Ball and get his Dump fixed !! Have a Great Evening .... Til the Next !!

[@johnnyholland8765]

Boy that haul truck is sick. Sounds like it is missing a couple cylinders. Well you told us the mudfest dredging videos were coming. With all that sand how does the pond hold water? Have you found a clay base at all? I would be leary of venturing too close to the edge. The edge could liquify and in the pond you go. I wish the owner luck on the fish pond. Maybe a catfish pond.......

[@letsdig18]

its just the high groundwater in this part of the state. just dig a hole and instant pond

[@SEFI_Swiss]

the nice part of this Material it gets easy out of the truck

[@gordonverrall1477]

Hi Chris G here from the UK, Why don't you put some wood or metal sides and a tailgate on your dumptruck the that sloppy mess would'ent runout.

[@stevetennyson3272]

Hey Chris how come you guys don’t use a bucket with side holes for doing dredging jobs like that to let the water drain out of the bucket?

[@NathanVogt]

At least as far as dirt work goes sand is clean to work with. Great videos.

[@механизатор-з6ш]

sorry. load dry soil on the back of the body and wet soil on the front . fence off with dry soil so that it does not leak out. Hello from Russia. sorry google translator

[@kevinhenry7273]

If I was fishing there I'd end up hooked on those fish habitats.

[@doubledarefan]

I was thinking the same, and do not even do such a fishy thing!

[@mlipe5811]

Is that a Bojangles cup? One of the things I miss most about NC.

[@bradmorgan1234]

If you had that dragline you could just set the dirt on the other side! Lol

[@Todd.Roberts]

I’m sure sand is not tall good for those pins . And I’m sure you are throwing the grease in those fittings

[@gravelydon7072]

With as much water as you have there I think a sand dredge would have worked out well.

[@kenore4003]

Wonder how much it would cost to bring in all that gear for not really a lot of sand.

[@KirtH27]

How many yard bucket is that?

[@brackoncorbridge1966]

Curious as to what the job is here. Making a pod for water to go instead of where it shouldn't or is this every kids dream sand box¿

[@rickmoore419]

Picking up those posts were like matchsticks in a giants hand. Impressive

[@rharris5811]

You better grease the hell out of that boom, all of that sandy crap is hell on pins and bushings especially as far under water as you were.

[@iitoadkingii5457]

just subbed, im an equipment operator myself. keep up the great vids

[@johncampbell6382]

An excellent way to actually keep your bucket clean just get a job with a pond in it. And love the title.

[@andyr5579]

Didn’t the sand just find it’s own level under all that water? It seems to me that sand like that won’t really have deep spots for long. I remember as a kid, digging holes at the beach, and once the ocean level was reached, you could dig, but the sides would give way and the sand in the bottom of the hole remained pretty flat under the water. I’m only just catching up on all your vids. I’ve literally spent thirty or forty hours this week. (Lockdown due to COVID). I’m loving it. I need to see if there is another vid in this series which shows the end result of this interesting project though! (What a challenge!)

[@ianritchie126]

That stuff must be hard on ram seals , pins and bushes etc

[@donbraden8533]

Pond is looking nice even if it's not the greatest of working conditions 😎👍👍

[@janvandenbos7085]

A little extra water aint stopping Chris 🎅 🎄 🎅 🌲 👍👌⚠️

[@davidglaum2538]

After you are done how long will it take for the water to be enough for fish to be put in the pond?

[@letsdig18]

it refills to natural level every night. Id let it set a month or 2 to let the silt settle out before fish

[@davidglaum2538]

letsdig18 Thank you.

[@kens.3729]

The Big Pond Job Continues. 👍

[@leahzeiters8905]

Todays video reminds me of sliding in and out of river bottom in texas in wet season.

[@DavidScobie]

Wonder how he's going to add more water to the pond if its that sandy not like a clay lined pond where the water isn't going to seep out through it.

[@mojo6706]

It's like playing in a mud puddle with a stick. If I was the land owner, I would say - where is the goddamn pump and how much is this costing me?

[@ScottyStock]

pumping is extra. he is gonna need a big ass pump if that is ground water.

[@user990077]

5:12 A lot of fish hooks are gonna get snagged on that stump in the future... But the fish will love it.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Chris how do you like the Komatsu 39 im looking at to buy the PX39-23 I just watch a old video of you running a PX-22 when the guy came out and shut you down..I thought you made the parking area much better! LOL wow thats some nice sand!

[@letsdig18]

I love it, its a great little finish dozer

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Man you guy's need a sand dredge for that muddy mess. Chris I'm thinking you can pick up a quarter with that machine abd not pull any dirt with it.🤔😎😎😎🙂

[@YoungBossGaming2245]

Keep up your content I love the content you make him one thing about your off-road dump truck when you’re backing up I don’t know if you noticed in your video you have a lift or tapping in the background when you’re backing up or when you going forward lifting tapping his is from the engine so

[@dalen.tenney5210]

Would've been a great dragline job!!!

[@jackbelk8527]

A natural for a dredge pump.

[@maximumhardcore4362]

21:55 watching a septic tank during an earthquake

[@SLCFarms]

I feel like I’m on Bering sea gold lol. Fun stuff. They could definitely sell sand

[@NorthEastOhio]

Where's the safety prop on that haul truck when bed is in the air?

[@TIMLASHLEY]

It's not the connectors buddy its the wires what happens is they use cheap wire the insulation drys out gets brittle and then breaks seeps oil into the wire and it shorts out like makes a ground threw the oil and there for makes it slip but the wires runs under the valve cover and terminate to the injectors should be white wires comes out from the rear of the valve cover

[@nerdgarage]

22:25 Do you need another reminder that yer supposed to dump out the back not the side ? =)

[@Harry-zz2oh]

:D

[@tommyhayworth887]

AS much dredging as u do u need a long reach excavator and haul truck needs a tailgate

[@huckstirred7112]

put ag tires on the haul truck so you quit getting stuck

[@jamesdickson3616]

You might be better investing in a long arm excavator for pond work ,just a thought you’ve probably already though about that your self

[@headinsouth1]

Chris, how much of a toll is that wet sand taking on the pins? Can you give us a general idea where you are? I’m in N. central NC and I’m wondering where you’re getting into all that sand. Thanks for the great videos.

[@letsdig18]

I Grease twice a day, Im in Kinston

[@cathiwim]

Chris, have you had lunch at Chef and the Farmer? Great place, so I’m told.

[@matt08015]

I didn't know you mining for sand