Underground Electric Service Start to Finish

[@scotttillman6714]

You are a very lucky man to have a wonderful helper in your life !

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes, I am. So Blessed.

[@kennethweseman4175]

I’m retired from an electric power company , I did discover one thing while watching, it’s far more satisfying to watch than to do! Thanks Tony for the entertainment. Keep well.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think I understand. Those days were over 100 degrees. Plenty of blood, sweat, and tears on that job, but it turned out well. Thank you

[@genewileyopa]

A lot has change in a year on the build. That ground must be very hard. Thanks for the video. Thanks Tanya for filming.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for being part of the ride.

[@garymessina1609]

Great old and new video thanks Tony and Tanya

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It is incredible how far we have come.

[@donutman3089]

Brought back a great flashback for me too, Tony. That was the first chore with my new property and tractor. Buried the power to the out buildings.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I enjoyed watching this video myself. I appreciate your support.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Morning To Both of You 🌞 Keep up your OUTSTANDIGN works and Videos😇👍💪 Cheers 🍻🍻

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I was glad to find the missing video

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

That part of your property has come a long way since this video, Tony! Shows how much work you two have put in.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes sir. We have done a lot.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Awesome!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Hank, surely you can spare a few more words. When I get my brand new 25 I think I’ll do a “will it start” video?

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Good morning Chief and crew (Tanya). I particularly enjoyed all the tractor work. I don’t have a need/use for the backhoe, but I intend to help the squirrels look for their buried acorns. The little guys seemed tired? The vacuum “trick” was so clever. New to me, but I suppose so much is really! Two years goes fast, and the speed will seem to increase! I suppose if I had a Gizmo I might get more done, lots of maintenance however. Guys you are an inspiration to all us armchair engineers/farmers. Thank you so much for teaching/sharing. Stan here.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Sir, I look forward to your comments and support for each video. It means more than you know.

[@joerodrigues3816]

Know that was amazing never new that mate great idea love it the army has done you good you get a lot of skills as you know good job.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I learned a lot from other people and KZbin.

[@pawsnazzy01]

Your rolling right along. You can really see the difference.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I was amazed at how much we have progressed.

[@terrymangum7635]

Really enjoyed this video Tony and Tanja. You have really come a long way since then.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for supporting us along the way.

[@anthonywalls3281]

You are exactly right videotaping your adventure you can really see how much you accomplish in a short amount of time .👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I didn't realize how much has changed until I saw this video footage.

[@da1shark]

Glad you found the video. Good to see power put in and the progress you have made since then.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for the support.

[@dstafford2200]

Aqesome little throwback guys and it sure looks different in this video compared to now. Bet you all feel accomplished when you watched this. Keep up the great content you two.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I did enjoy watching this old footage-still, a long way to go.

[@davida.p.9911]

It's cool to look back and see how far you've come with the farm. You and Tanya have done a wonderful job making it look just right! Thanks for sharing, Tony! God bless! 😎

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you and God Bless. We still have a ways to go.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Love your videos! You come along ways!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@RealJeep]

Great work Tony! You should be proud how far you have come. I guess Gizmo didn't rate a starring role back then.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't know why, but Gizmo didn't start coming until later.

[@stuartkorte1642]

⁠thanks, Makes sense. My electric company set a pole and ran their line down to a junction box at the base of the pole. They connected my line to the junction box. We came up with that because I’ll have a house meter and shop meter. The other option was like you’re doing. I probably should have gone with the one meter 400 amp.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are almost all solar now and it will continue to grow, but I like having the grid backup.

[@GLAMP_Ride_and_ThRiVe]

This is just the video i needed, great job, thank you very much! Definitely will help us with installing an RV pad.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am glad it helped.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Nice job. Those ground rods can be tough to install

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Especially if the operator sucks. 🤣👍

[@thetinkercook5430]

Electric Hammer. Thanks for sharing

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@ClayAdams-zj8yf]

That's what I was thinking while they were driving the ground rod. I've been a electrician for 37 years and finally got tired of pounding ground rods a few years ago and bought a cheap Harbor Freight demo hammer and a rod attachment. Won't go back to the sledge .

[@williamhusseyjr1143]

Thanks for the videos Tony! I stumbled onto this while looking at sawmill videos (ordered mine just last week). Thanks though, for documenting the progress on the place. Looks beautiful!

[@williamhusseyjr1143]

per @6:13, Thank you too Tanya!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I really appreciate it!. We will continue to develop our property and hopefully move into a new home in the next 4 years. We're trying to do everything ourselves and do it debt free.

[@williamhusseyjr1143]

Thats awesome! Habitat stores are my claim to fame, along with the yellowtags at lowes...

[@joerodrigues3816]

Hi! So happy you are back god bless you and your family great video thanks Joe I must say I have a wife just like that as you know I’ve gone through a lot in my life I.E. the Big (C) and if it was not though my Wife I didn’t think that I would be here mate you always have to look after your Wife they are always there for you if you got the right one they are amazing. Love you both in a nice way mate

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Joe. God bless you and your family too. I love you too. God sets the example for us to love one another.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Defintely a lot of work put in, Tony. Hope you and the bride have a great new year. Don 👍🏽🤠 12/31/22

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Happy New Year

[@earlyriser8998]

some ideas for me to consider on our new power burial line

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

👍

[@Bodhranarama]

Thanks folks. Those earth rods were a bear.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Turns out, I suck at putting them in with the backhoe. 🤣🤣🤣

[@johngersna3263]

Hey Tony, another great video. I would have made one suggestion though. When we ran our underground cable conduit as we went along we ran a nylon rope through the conduit and it was easy to do. Just trying to help even though this has been done for a while. God bless you both and thank you for your service. ❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Did you see the trick we used to pull the string through? It seems much more straightforward than working with the string piece by piece.

[@johngersna3263]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I was just thinking that it was easier than dragging a generator, vacuum, and cords, and then running a line all the way through anyway.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Well, when you put it that way, it does sound easier your way.

[@johngersna3263]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Well, just keep the great videos coming. I'm an old man but I learn something new with every one that you guys post. 👍👍❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mikelskelley]

U can see all the changes, it’s so true what they say behind every successful man there is a more successful woman, mmm can I say that, an other mover successful person, u have to watch what u say nowadays, love to see your new videos

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree. Tanja and I make a great team. She is a great woman.

[@davidshay4773]

Good music 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@stuartkorte1642]

36” deep and in conduit? What service cable did you use? Asking because I just did direct burial in 30” deep with sand bed, no conduit except vertical sections.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We didn't get a choice. The electric company ran the wire from the post to the meter. Once it is past the meter, we can do what ever. This is capable of a 400 amp service.

[@alexpacheco3136]

Good job, como se llama el material q le echò para rellenar el agujero para sujetar los postes,me gustò su idea es mas facil que mixtiar concreto

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@carolewarner101]

I'm trying to learn something. How come y'all put those poles so wide apart when the box is only half as wide? Do you need to put something else on there or what? I'm getting ready to do the same thing you did, only I don't have a relative who's an electrician! So I need to learn as much as I can from folks who've already done it. Thanks.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

A future solar system box will go there. You never know what you will need in the future.

[@RhodeRageBand]

Hello Tony, I like your videos. I like them so much that I just bought a T25 TLB. Now I am looking for a mechanical thumb for the TB65 backhoe. I went to the TYM site and it said to use a TB65A thumb for that backhoe. But when I click the link it comes up with an error page. I called my dealer and he said TYM does not have one. Very odd because it looks like the backhoe has a bracket attached waiting for a thumb. I'm thinking of buying an after market bolt on type, but before I do, I wanted to ask your opinion to see if you have any knowledge or ideas about it. Thanks in advance

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Congratulations on the new tractor.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This is my opinion. Don't get a thumb for your backhoe. It is virtually useless due to the limited lift capacity and the arc of the back hoe. Whatever you are trying to pick up will always be just out of your reach and will require you to relocate your tractor. Picking up heavy stuff with your backhoe is extremely tough on these types of backhoe. It has a thumb mount because this particular backhoe is used on many different applications other than just this one tractor. TYM hires this company to build their backhoes. The same company makes backhoes for LS tractor and Kioti tractor. Almost every person that I know who has bought a thumb for their backhoe has regretted spending the money. My recommendation would be to save your money and buy a grapple instead. The grapple is very useful and is very mobile in how it is set up. My advice is based on talking to hundreds of people each week about tractors and through my own experience.

[@RhodeRageBand]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Thanks for your prompt reply and for your insight on this matter. I probably should I have told you, I have a large pile of rocks ranging from 12" to 24" diameter that I will have to move. The pile is about 8' high at the peak and about 10 or 12' across. I do plan on getting a grapple, but for this task, my thought was to use a thumb on the BH. I have seen some inexpensive bolt-on universal thumbs for sale (about $160), I may try that and if it works great; and if it doesn't - oh well - at least I won't be out a lot of money. Anyway, thanks again. And keep the videos coming

[@Moselli56]

Super video! Do you think the backhoe is hard for the tractor to handle? I’m new to compact tractors and have been thinking about getting one! Thanks!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think the backhoe works excellently for what it is meant to do. It is not a commercial backhoe. Please don't get a 3pt hitch backhoe. The frame mount is the way to go.