Installing New Storm Drain Through A Parking Lot

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[@craigsmith8217]

I like that attitude of your workers. They jump in and do what they can instead of just standing around holding up shovels.

[@deeryalex179]

I love that too

[@jbonegw]

If you have time to lean you have time to clean.

[@earlsmithson4749]

Congratulations on keeping all your worksites clean and well organized. Speaks volumes!

[@dennisholst4322]

Don't like prissy work

[@Mephiston]

Between letsdig18, DrainAddict and Post 10, I get to experience many, many aspects of municipal, rural and industrial water flow. Thank you for all your videos, Chris.

[@troyr57]

This week, Outdoors with the Morgans was laying pipe also.

[@76guzzi78]

Tim and his shovel....boy he makes that thing work! I remember one time when I was in the Army Engineers (Australia) and the sergeant dropped us of at a point where we had to dig some forward trenches and armed us up with a few shovels. Well he came back about an hour later and saw that we had not done anything and began yelling and cursing at us all about why we hadn't done anything. We said to him " sarge, we couldn't find the pull starts on the shovels..." he cursed at us and then realised our predicament and said, " just go get the machines and get it done!" Ok sarge, no problem!!!

[@odin-eliottodinson7330]

I get flashbacks when I see this vid. No more "spade eller hoppetusse" (Norwegian words for shovel and jumpingjack) for me. I've spent too many hours in the muddy an wet ditches. You guys work fast, and keep a tidy workplace. Really a joy to watch. Thanks for the video.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

I had one of them wood handle tools one time. I never did figure out how to start it so I gave it to someone else.

[@milleb17020]

I was in good shape, but after 20+ yrs of otr. I barely can get around. 50yrs old can't do a flight of stairs with à grocery bag.

[@artbydeepthi7594]

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[@rr3102]

Tim's got that bucket dodge dance down. Love to see the shovel man keeping active. Remember, lads, the operator is like Santa Claus, he sees you when your leaning, he knows when you are slacking, he knows when you are on your phone so be productive for goodness sake!

[@springfling49]

Yep

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Definitely could use a vibraplate attachment for the Yanmar. Easily one of the most effective time savers for the money. No dicking around with jumping jacks once you get above the pipe. Easy 95% RC or better with agg base. Jumping Jacks take 3-5 passes to get similar compaction. Saves a lot of labor and no worries about settlement

[@conundrumconundrum5589]

Chris on the shovel. Well I de-clare as I live and breath.

[@markfiges999]

He's in therapy for the rest of the week.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Yeah but Chris wasn't using that jumping jack. Lol God bless

[@MyTractorGuy]

I read this like the line from John Wick. LOL! Then I was sitting here thinking "somebody get this man a SHOVEL!" 🤣

[@michaelcarlson1528]

Bravo to grunt work! Great job Tim! Sitting in a tractor all day makes a good man become lazy!

[@cathiwim]

With Tim having getten so good on the skidsteer, you guys make a really good team! Watching you guys work is like a fine ballet!

[@kevinmatthiesen8961]

Somebody get them a plate compactor,, that old jumping jack loves to test steel toes.

[@cliff4695]

Every time I see a jumping Jack my left foot starts throbbing. PTSD I suppose 🤣

[@joerabon4856]

You do things RIGHT!!!! Nice work, its great to see someone take pride in how he makes his living. You SIR do things the right way and take no shortcuts..

[@beozzie690]

Of all the vids I’ve watched of Chris, I can’t recall him ever using a shovel? That’s usually reserved for John and Tim!

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

Why bust his back up even more with manual labour when the excavator does the damage already.

[@TrevorDennis100]

@@RockBrigadeCommunityForum I wonder if the excavators or skid steer is harder on the back? We hear stories about how skid steers beat you up, but we have seen the excavators knock Chris about, and not just the mini! Pulling on tree roots that don't want to let go, so the excavator gets lifted up and then crashes back down again. Do the seats have suspension? We had air suspension on our farm tractors, but my dad myself and brothers all have wrecked backs decades later.

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

@@TrevorDennis100 hours along with sudden jolts on those excavators can do a lot of damage. But i bet Tim is sore as well after a full day on any of the machines.

[@MyTractorGuy]

Chris used a shovel for a hammer before. 😂

[@cathiwim]

When they replaced the overflow on a pond he was doing some digging with a shovel, but that excavator beats him up sometimes.

[@mattsprayberry0]

So this is what my life has come to watching a 40 minute video of storm drain culvert being installed.

[@daspicsman]

Matt Sprayberry better than what’s on TV!

[@larrykeenan598]

I rode my exercise bike while watching. 40 minute goes by in a hurry.

[@mattsprayberry0]

@@daspicsman Ya don't know about that don't have a tv

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

@@mattsprayberry0 Smart. You don't need to have a TV anymore. You probably watch everything on Netflix and KZbin.

[@silentepsilon888]

@@mattsprayberry0 ... i hope you are watching youtuber post 10 too? There is more culvert action on his channel.

[@JerichoRally]

MarMac pipe coupler. Join dissimilar pipes. I learned something new today!

[@ajbearthworks]

Tims got his shovel leaning down to a fine art now

[@lylesmith1949]

Wow! I've never seen any city crew work that precise or clean in my life! Looks like Chris has done this before! Lol Very professional job!!!

[@markalu551]

I've done many a mile of storm drains. Both new and replacing old.. It can be a pain in the butt

[@atvseatexchange2176]

You guys are lucky and good! Usually right after someone says, he told me there were no wires, things get real. Thanks.

[@garymurt9112]

We had trouble with roots in our septic system after the 5th time digging it up and replacing it I bedded all the joints in rock salt, it's been 15 years with no problems. Dam tree is still going strong too

[@delcasaleexcavating9508]

I like the way Tim leans on that shovel. LOL looking all relaxed and cool

[@stevelalondejr2183]

We add a little copper sulfate around our tile repairs if roots are an issue cures the grow back for quiet awhile !

[@GingerReenactor]

That guy in the tandem must be the boss because he sure acts like it!

[@richg.8092]

The truck driver is the owner John. Chris's uncle.

[@btpearce]

Nice job, That envelope around that pipe ain't going anywhere . Went over today and got a scoop of field dirt from Mr Cash.,saw your screener still sitting there. I was meaning to check out the topsoil and blend stuff but I got in a hurry and left too quick. Might get back over there for a load of that stuff soon.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Poor Tim is still shaking after using that jumping jack. Lol God bless

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

Options 1. Watch Chris and other youtube Favs 2. Watch Covid-19 News or Protesters. 3. Chris Wins.

[@doughboy1966]

Chris your ground crew is a heck of a hand on that shovel. That gentleman does not like to stand around.

[@MyOLD36chevy]

A one man crew on a big job like this I love it.

[@TranceJedi]

Very clean and tidy work done on the "running opening" from drain to drain ... Pain in the ass type work but hey it's work and it pays the bills ... Well deserved beers for all the crew on a very clean and tidy job ... Well done lads !! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@jeffchapman5742]

Poor ole Timmy gets all the grunt work. Lol

[@daithi007]

Timmy can lease a quarter million dollar machine too, if he so desires.

[@mw5905]

Tim's a pro at leaning on that shovel...slick

[@pqworks9019]

You guys did an incredible job! Old clogged pipes removed, nice plastic pipes installed, then good, clean backfill. Keep up the good work!

[@andrewcooper8980]

Y’know, it’s fun pushing trees and clearing brush but residential work can be so precise.

[@davidbeers5949]

Did Tim work for a city street crew he's got that lean it on the shovel down lol

[@TrevorDennis100]

I was thinking how proactive Tim was. Ducking in and dodging the bucket every opportunity. I was also thinking that he'd have been made to wear a hard hat on a lot sites in that situation.

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

@David Beers Said the couch Potato who wouldn't know manual labour if he stepped in it.

[@1001ewaste]

I opened the comments to look for someone saying exactly that 😂

[@SierraGM1]

I think Tim is working on his Master Operator license for that D-1.

[@TrevorDennis100]

@@shoelessmoron I was starting to wonder how many Shredded Wheat the lad had for his breakfast. He was like a machine in this video. I was picturing hoards of EveryReady Bunnies left in his wake. The lad did good today. Perhaps he has found himself a GF. 💑 ❤️ 🤣

[@randycharest4507]

I TOTALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO CHRIS 😊

[@duanecreativemachine]

There is something about digging through cut asphalt the pleases the ocd part of my brain.

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

Quick prof job! That's what I wanna see. Especially in that chaos times.

[@donbraden8533]

Now that was a job of perfection very nice clean organized job site 😎👍

[@tomswindler64]

That truck driver wearing gloves,his name is John.his last name is same as Chris,s family owned business.

[@TonyGeneseo]

Maybe he's wearing those gloves while he's writing the paychecks too. Lol. I think he's got things figured out ! They do the work. He gets the work. Delivers the equipment and gets the materials for the job. Sounds like a retirement kinda gig !!! Lol

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

@@TonyGeneseo John still works, they have 3 Excavators plus a mini and a variety of other pieces of equipment. You can't survive doing one job at a time with the overhead needed to run a company this size.

[@kenore4003]

Own your own business you get to work any 27 hours a day, 8 days a week that you choose.

[@rickygobble1077]

The guy in lime green shirt is a good helper

[@gethinjones1348]

Neat and tidy work, great job lads! 👍

[@k.hangtime6086]

Man a few of those looked close to the sideboards on that truck 😎

[@cathiwim]

K. Hangtime my ex hubby ( who worked construction) said, A miss is as good as a mile!

[@larrylittletonjr.5305]

I work with an old water/ sewer system and know all about asphalt patches. Unless it's under a state road, we babysit the gravel for a month or two and keep it smooth ish for traffic and then go back, dig out and pave

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Tim on the Wacky Packy, lol. Another great video Chris y’all keep them common and stay safe

[@bobw222]

That asphalt looks like it is only about 2 inches thick. No wonder it's cracked up all over the lot. The ground beneath reminds of that red clay they gave us to play with in kindergarten.

[@vannakrcofficial]

Happy watching of this work i real like Excavator working👍🥰👍

[@LUTHERJ304]

I think the better operator is the one running the leaning stick. He has the cross the leg pose lol. Nice work guys

[@davidrobins4025]

Thanks for showing us another job well done. When you want the job done right you call a professional and you get a professional product.

[@juniorraines1042]

Enjoyed the video thank you for sharing chris

[@justbe4481]

Timmy is the most valuable guy on the job he makes everything look right and done well. Lol

[@av8r3400]

You really have a great guy there with Timmy! What a worker!

[@lcogan65]

At first I thought that was duct tape you were using for a coupler. 🤣

[@lidsman2221]

I hope they are going to repave the whole thing and not just that little strip. Another great job!

[@iriliral6366]

Would love to see when you joined concrete and plastic pipe.Beautifully done, I have seen people digging across taxiway for drainage pipe, only thing they did was they back filled with cement aggregate slurry as they fear settlement when airfield start functioning.

[@janwellington2982]

Another very satisfying video to watch. Cornwall UK.

[@TrevorDennis100]

It surprised me how thin the road bed was above the clay. I'm looking forward to seeing how Chris finishes the road surface at the end.

[@gnatlywings9088]

"It surprised me how thin the road bed was above the clay." Yeah, one of the big underlying issues with our modern world is the fact that lots of our basic infrastructure was designed decades if not centuries ago. Why are roads only twelve feet wide? Why are road bearing capacities so small? We could massively increase the ability to move large infrastructure if we'd simply rebuild all our roads to carry more weight. But it seems like once that habit gets set, that we only do the bare minimum to 'get by', just repeating what we once did ad-infinitum. We can do better nowadays. Why don't we?

[@jonschneck4559]

Chris hates asphalt

[@KevinCoop1]

I used to work as a project manager for a very large electrical contractor. We had a Civil department that did similar work. I have a question for you. At 3:00 Tim was in the proper position and was fully utilizing his "vertical stabilization tool". Our laborers tool had the sticker on it and I believe he polished it every night. Then Tim started using the "vertical stabilization tool" for pushing dirt and other things! Is that normal??? Can Tim answer this question? "What were you thinking?" Great job! Kevin

[@richpaulson6301]

HEY CHRIS YOU NEED A WIDE HARD BRIZZLED BROOM FOR THE EXCESS DIRT THAT LITTLE SHOVEL DOESNT SEEM TO CUT IT IVE NOTICED. BUT YOUR THE BOSS THANKS FOR THE VIDS THERE AWESOME. FROM NORTH DAKOTA

[@mischef18]

Gee I hope Tim's teeth stopped rattling before he got home. A nice clean job for a change. Stay safe guys

[@KG-yn9qi]

Need to tell Tim, use shovel to spread back fill. Use legges/feet in a sideways movement. Will tear the ligaments in his knees. Know He's young, but have to think long term. I know had blown mine out.

[@49michaelh]

Another good job done. Thank you Chris. Very interesting.

[@trevornesbitt8350]

nice too watch a good operator thanks for your videos

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

Need the new Bomag BPH80/65 remote control plate compactor

[@larryshedd5734]

I use closable fill in mine even have put color in it to match. Just makes job faster and traffic can get back on it.

[@silveradoman298]

Big big fan of the extended videos!

[@Todd.Roberts]

It takes a good operator to take into consideration to not cause to much shovel work for the ground man

[@machinemoverman4614]

Up here in Ohio I heard they are laying off a lot of state workers. It had something to do with the Japanese, I guess they invented a shovel that would stand up by itself! Just had to bust your balls Tim. You do good work.

[@cathiwim]

Dear John Guins, please get Tim a plateCompactor for his birthday, if not sooner. Love, a loyal fan.

[@davidbrickey5925]

Work look great on replacing pipes

[@dexhummer1]

The master at work!! The best...oh wait..im buying t-shirts..finally after 10 years of watching..dang..xxl and xl gone...till next time

[@TonyGeneseo]

Looks great ! Not sure I remember any type of pipe replacement that u haven't done seed amd straw on .... lol

[@larryperdue508]

You should have a compacter for the skidstire more productive and less backbreaking

[@tucobenedicto109]

I thought the pipe disintegrated, it was a clay pipe in clay! Nice job, and not a lake or swamp. Tennis shoe logging!

[@CapeAnnImages]

I've never seen clay that red except the infield at Fenway Park!

[@KG-yn9qi]

Know this must of been one of the toughest jobs, due the fact of no mud and did not use mats for footing. Real scarey stuff!

[@leonblittle226]

Stay safe out there boys, remember if they start looting you start shooting!

[@SlackerU]

That isn't the best idea. The gangs are watching & they'll send faces you've never seen before.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

@@SlackerU You can't kill someone for property crimes.

[@etacbro7031]

@@ConstructionMachineryChannel life and property is how it's worded.

[@FatKidBrody]

The owner must have shown up because shovel boy all of a sudden got busy lol

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Oh no! There go the new teeth!!! **shivers**

[@thomasdesmond2248]

The tree roots will still grow thru the joints of the plastic pipe. The way to stop it is to wrap a copper wire around the joint. Copper kills trees and the roots will not grow near it. God bless

[@kunneman]

Post10 would have unclogged it with his bare hands😁 beautiful job!

[@gekkedirkie]

Ore Drain Addict with the double barrel

[@joebledsoe257]

Love riding one of those pogo sticks.

[@patrickfalvey6888]

Enjoyed the video, if you get a chance can you explain why you need stone backfill for the HDPE whereas the RCP was backfilled with native soils?

[@randytravis3998]

you were keeping tim busy dirt on blacktop ..i seen where people had to tell there helper to do that ,, looked like tim knew .. old timers would say wrap a copper wire around the pipe to keep the roots away ..

[@ronwood7040]

Tim. if you ever would need a side line, you can now dig graves. straight narrow and deep.:)

[@sigelcity4409]

Tim's going to wear the bottom of that flat shovel out. You are going to have to weld some wear strips on it.

[@eddieszalay7393]

Really liked this video

[@jeremyfink537]

I really want to dig where you do. There is always cable, power, fiber, or something in the damn way.

[@dennisryan7487]

Old Crusty Inspector here: give you an A plus on this one Big Guy! Well planned , organized an executed! Have a great day! Now, go wash yer hands !

[@dennisryan7487]

You do know of course, that Jeff Anderson is going to hafta put out a pipe video, then that Simon guy, and Brandon.......just sayin...

[@jaquigreenlees]

​@@dennisryan7487 Dirt Perfect did earlier, getting old clay pipes loaded up for use.

[@cdish33]

get Tim a bigger foot for that tamp. we have a small foot like y'all are using and a bigger one. 4 bolts on ours, takes about 5 mins to swap out and will save lots of time! good job though!

[@pneumatic00]

I woulda thought you'd want to stockpile the clean dirt, putting the busted concrete and old pipe in the truck, in order to backfill the new pipe.

[@Skorpychan]

The old dirt was the problem, though. Let too much through in the way of tree roots. Best to use fresh clean gravel.

[@BRI33NOR]

I was unable to decide just where the water went, somehow seemed to be two drain inlets connected by a large pipe. I know there as more to it than that but Immust have missed it.

[@bradholtz8121]

Looks like a city job today with everybody supervising.

[@dri50]

Some of those scoops that came out of that trench looked like red cedar mulch! Lots of roots.

[@northmanlogging2769]

surprised you folks don't have a vibratory compactor that fits yer mini's, though they do generally have a wider plate on em, making it tough to work around pipe, but it sure would save time once you get above the pipe... and I'm sure Timmy would appreciate it.

[@billycarber9158]

that one arm bandit is fine for next to pipe backfill but a plate tamper is more efficient and faster with backfill to top gradei ---your body will love the switch at end of day----- use what you have---just saying

[@jwdickinson643]

I realize you have years of experience but man, you make that look so damned easy!

[@random007nadir]

It's not a proper job unless there's three guys standing around watching a fourth do the work.

[@powerbuilder0510]

if you work for the council in my town it takes 10 or a dozen standing around and at least one leaning on a shovel to get anything done

[@larrylittletonjr.5305]

Hope you all pay Tim good he's a good hand to have

[@daithi007]

17:30 The tarmac came up.