Trenching Gas Line With New KYMRON Chinese Excavator..

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

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[@joshmanmode]

Dude the falling and running back for the camera always kills me 😂😂

[@IndyFarmLife]

Plumbing hard gas line is one thing I haven't ever tackled before. Thanks for the 101. Glad to see the excavator is getting some good use! Enjoy that new machine! I was digging a trench with the backhoe yesterday and blew a hydraulic line. The joys of old equipment!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hell that happens in new equipment too.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That smaller trenching bucket is perfect for jobs like this. Great work!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Chad! The trenching bucket is pretty handy.

[@DaveJT-ws8vj]

Dude I love your content and your sense of humor, I laugh so much when you fall down and swear , plus having your hot wife help you also awesome, I look forward to seeing more content.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Dave! Thanks for the good feedback. This should be a fun year.

[@765Guys]

“ you want a pay check or not” no! 😂. Good video

[@richmiller2501]

I do not even now what the HELL your doing but I love watching your videos !!! hahahha

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Haha! Half the time i dont know what the hell im doing either. Glad your enjoying them.

[@FFMcP]

New Channel (and life) motto!! "At least I didn't fall in dog S#!T" I like it a lot. Your dedication to making me laugh is much appreciated. I loved the "extra" effort to roll and roll and roll on the gravel after the fall. Dammit! You are like the Tom Cruise of the KZbinrs with

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! Thanks. Happy to hear someone is appreciating the effort. Im glad im able to give you some laughs and hopefully more to come. Thanks for the comment

[@davidmays2161]

Very smart move on running the empty pex.

[@Spicytacotruck]

Thanks for the content! I already did cat6 to my detached garage next is propane. I have a 1000 gallon buried tank and need to trench a line. This gave me the confidence I need to diy it. Still gonna have my propane company do the connections, I'm not that confident 😅

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful. Ya you cant be too safe when it comes to gas

[@Rocco101]

Excellent video keep them coming with that kymron!!

[@sewerman911]

Excellent job. Always informative and funny.

[@boblynn1881]

Very professional looking job. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Bob! Thanks for watching.

[@edwardmeno3365]

Hey Kyle! My name is Ed. Just subscribed to your channel because you seem to be the average american that is starting a life of projects that i might do also. Better to watch and learn first when I can. Looking forward to more of your projects.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hey Ed! Thanks for the sub. Im always doing something different around the property. I hope you enjoy the channel.

[@markbrockelman316]

Good job on the new lines. As an added safety, you could have put a layer of sand over the piping so when digging, you know you’re getting close.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Good point! I have seen that done as well.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great suggestion @markbrockelman316

[@Thejakegee]

Our commercial gas main and services have caution gas line tape 12” above. Nice work!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks! I appreciate it. Can never be too careful. Especially with gas lines and electrical

[@sumdaze38]

Awesome video once again, looking forward to the next one.

[@outdoorzone]

Good job! I’m a service tech in the LPG industry….you could of ran CSST pro flex line instead of all the black pipe through the basement section! Easier with lot less joints that could leak later and it flexes…plus no pia threading to do! Just saying! Thx for sharing!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks for the info. Ill look into that. Im just familiar with running heavy wall so i stuck with it. Ill check into the flex line for future projects though.

[@outdoorzone]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC just remember it’s only rated for 5psi…..which is anything downstream of 2nd stage regulator! You did perfect on replacing the old copper with poly from tank to house!

[@davidshay4773]

I like your new property, very nice 👍🇺🇸

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you David. We are loving it here. Lots of work to do but great property.

[@jasongrinnell1986]

Nice job. I like the way you pay attention to detail. You should be getting some kickback from Kymron. Lol!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Jason! Ya its been the hot topic on the channel lately. Maybe theyll upgrade me to that 4 ton machine with the cab. Just have to get a truck that can haul it.

[@jasongrinnell1986]

The 4 ton machine is pretty nice. It would be a good excuse to trade your truck in for a 3/4 ton.

[@lindsayburrows9272]

Man I struggle to get through projects like this at my place without the hassle of filming the whole ordeal :D You make it look so simple! I do have the same mindset though, rather do it myself and know its 100% right with no shortcuts.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Filming it definitely adds time. It will be cool to have everything documented but lots of extra work. I dont trust anyone with working on my stuff anymore. The couple times i have bit me. So ill just learn it and do it myself.

[@lindsayburrows9272]

I come from a different field. Automotive Mechanical & Engine tuning and 100% understand. Learning everything relating to land/home ownership is a challenge and I love it. Appreciate the content you guys make! @@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@StahlFabrications3]

Another great video, Kyle! I had to do a similar projects about 12 years ago and I can understand the amount of work that went into this, especially running black iron through the basement ceiling. I always say, any day on the tractor is a good day.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Very true! Digging the trench was a lot of fun.

[@slherzog]

This channel is dangerous... giving me way too many ideas to change up things on our homestead. Good stuff man

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! Thanks. Im going to end up costing you some money. I know we like like being home so might as well make it enjoyable.

[@chrs1212]

Very smart move on purchasing the mini, I mean it is 1000% justified

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Im going to show my wife this comment. Thanks buddy!

[@chrs1212]

​@@SpicerDesignsLLCBy my calculations, you've already saved your family $20k+

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@chrs1212 its all a out that sweat equity right. Thats what allowed us to get this property. This is is though. No more moving.

[@matthewschmidt6462]

Awesome video. Thanks!

[@richsharp1524]

Man you are truly a one man band.!!! Love it ❤ I hope you had your thick leather underwear on when you were digging. That’s just good extra protection 😂.great camera work man. That must take a bunch of time and it’s so appreciated how much you show us. As always love the way you work. Clean. And neat

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Rich! Ya im pretty stubborn and never ask for help. Im always protected down yonder. Glad you liked the camera work. It definitely adds time to the project.

[@ryancox2799]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC I too would rather do it myself then ask for help, although it would be nice to have a friend that was as capable that could help when needed. Also like you, I too bought a mini last year because I hate the idea of renting.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@ryancox2799 i agree! A capable buddy would be nice but then i also hate bothering people. Im just stubborn. The rental on the minis is crazy expensive too.

[@ryancox2799]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC ok, we’ll I live in Central Wisconsin, so I’ll need a little heads up. But the next time you need help let me know! Lol

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@ryancox2799 hey I appreciate it. I have a sweet camper setup if you have one.

[@blainehouser4354]

Another Great Video!

[@jmendes394]

You my friend should have 20x more subs than you do. GREAT content, produced even better and I haven't even watched any design stuff yet, can't wait.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks! I appreciate that. Hopefully one day ill get bump in subs. Its climbing slowly but surely

[@supertrooper7403]

Oh that’s what you use your “reamer” for. 😂

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Most of the time

[@bubblechaser5369]

811 is a number I've used, more than once ... I have some crazy shallow directions for stuff, multiple owners? Over the last 100 years

[@thomascarroll1916]

Very nice work!

[@kiotimike]

Man you do everything so perfect. Awesome video work like always. 👍 until next time cheers 🍻

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks Mike! Have a good rest of your weekend.

[@reecemcdowell7768]

Great video

[@bobsethbroc]

Another great video. Your content is great every video is something totally different. Very well thought out. Love the videos

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks! I like to keep a variety on the channel. Thanks for the great comment

[@edwardbickford4666]

You are a funny guy! Admire what you get done in between LOL! Oh yeah nice place.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you. I enjoy getting a laugh out of people.

[@edwardbickford4666]

This is coming as I watching this, what a dad putting the girls to work!

[@edwardbickford4666]

Are you a vet!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@edwardbickford4666 i am not a veteran but i highly respect them.

[@edwardbickford4666]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC well you would have fit in perfectly. Keep it up you have the right mentality LOL!!!

[@smplyizzy]

Thank god for scissor trusses

[@Mr.S7R4WM4N]

Mongoose are a big problem in Indiana?…lol!

[@Z-Bart]

Good job. Your future stub at the regulator...I would have also added a shut-off valve there. Like you did under the kitchen area. I am seriously considering getting that same excavator.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Its been a great machine for me so far. Was just using it today out in the cold. Worked great, no issues

[@Z-Bart]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC Give me your best low temp. So I can demolish it with our low temp.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@Z-Bart hah! I dont doubt that. Southern Indiana isnt nearly as bad as northern indiana. I take it your further north

[@Z-Bart]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC Yes Sir. North Shore Lake Superior. It's always warmer down by the Lake but of course we live on the hill. -27F this morning. 🥶

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Yikes. Thats cold

[@HarleyRiderMC]

Great work and superb video. You have your shit together, lad.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you!

[@mariuslamers8360]

You are even clumsyer then i am with 61 and three strokes .

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah! Well im glad your still around after 3 strokes. Hopefully your doing well now and can continue to watch me fall down occasionally.

[@vintagespeed]

man, you do some nice work. 👍

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thank you!

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Kyle, I really appreciate the work ethic you have. Do it right the first time, cause your name is on it. Awesome job! A question I have, couldn't you just splice the tracer wire at the propane/ cat line split in the driveway, rather than running 2 separate wires? The ditch isn't that wide but I do Understand why you didn't (would only save a little on the wire). But can you? (Just askin)

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks John. Yes you could to save a little wire. The problem is when your using a locator, it will kind of get confused at the junction for lack of better terms. Also if you were the person locating the line and didnt know it was connected to another pipe it would be very confusing. Last, it would need an underground splice kit to prevent corrosion and failing which is more expensive than the extra wire to run them separate. Its a great question though. I did think about it when i was running them.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC Thanks.

[@bigbluram]

You would never get that done for two grand that looks more like about a $4000-$5000 job to me I mean the black iron pipe alone looks like about a $1500-$2000 run not counting all of the dirt work which is not cheap either on the outside was digging under the deck probably 1000 just a dig under the deck definitely saved a lot of money by DIY

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I agree it definitely wouldnt have been a cheap job. Made me feel a lot better about purchasing that excavator

[@JCWren]

Is this one out of order with the RV parking pad video? For the pressure testing, I'm guessing you sprayed each and every joint (except the one at 4:20, LOL) with soapy water?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

This was after the RV project. I had to wait till the bday party was over to dig up the driveway. Hah ya i skipped that joint. For pressure testing, you hook a gauge up and pressurize it with air. Supposed to wait 24 hrs and see if it holds. I just left it on overnight. Last time i built my house code was 10psi for gas line. Being its propane, i tested it a little higher than the input psi of the regulator.

[@JCWren]

Out of curiosity, why not soft copper pipe in the house? My previous house had natural gas and used hard pipe, but this house has propane and they used soft copper. It was built in 1985, so maybe code has changed for that. Poly is definitely cheaper to run outside, and I’ve never seen poly inside a house, so I’m assuming that wouldn’t be code compliant.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@JCWren good question. I didnt check into that option. My general understanding was that the smaller soft copper was used before the regulator with the higher pressure. Approx 10psi vs 7 inches of water column is a big difference. So the larger pipe with a lower pressure in the house helps with volume. A 10 psi leak inside the house vs 7 in water column could be the difference in a catastrophic disaster. But again thats just my general understanding. Id have to check into it.

[@JCWren]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC Yeah, I wouldn't run high pressure through the whole house. Mine has soft copper from the tank to the regulator on the side of the house, and then soft copper to the water heater and the two furnaces. The low pressure side of the regulator is between 11.3" and 14" WC, and then each consumer has an internal regulator. The two 30K BTU furnace regulators drops that to 10". No idea on the water heater.

[@karenrobertson1677]

Nice job thanks for sharing!😊

[@Ramcat_Vlogs]

You don’t teflon tape oil or gas lines …. Just use blue block ….. also it appears they are running a 2 pound setup based on the size of the copper they had before and the distance. Is there a secondary regulator by the furnace ?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

That tape was specifically for gas lines.

[@Ramcat_Vlogs]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC maybe it’s a my state thing then but in NY they do not wanna see even the yellow gas rated tape being used

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@Ramcat_Vlogs wait a minute. I didnt even use the tape. It was a while ago that i made that video and i was trying to remember what i did. I just used the pipe dope. I mentioned that some people use both but i didnt think it was necessary and never had an issue in the past.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Remodeling the kitchen??? I thought you were moving here in a couple years…

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Hah. The though crossed our minds. Wife would kill me if we moved again.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

@@SpicerDesignsLLCdoes that mean I’d have to take care of her if she killed you??😜

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@OneEyeCustoms idk….shes a little feisty. Sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night and shes standing over me with a frying pan.

[@Outdoorsy368]

​​@@SpicerDesignsLLChopefully she also cooks with it!

[@scottwilcox3854]

The only thing I would have done differently is put it all in conduit . Then if you had problems you could just pull it out and pull it back in. Nice job though

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I think your not supposed to do that with gas pipe. I tried to add a sleeve under my driveway for the gas company to bring there line in and they said it cants be inside another pipe. Im not sure why. Ill have to look into that.

[@ADIYHD]

Could you have just moved the propane tank closer to the other side of the house?

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Unfortunately no. Theres a pretty good drop in grade there. And it would be the first thing you see when you pull up to our house. Ultimately, its a better setup coming into the house from the other side. Close to the grilling area and now have the option for a gas cooktop when we remodel the kitchen.

[@bengibson8528]

They ran it all the way around cause they were "paid" by the foot probably

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Ya could be. I did get some history on the house. Sounds like it was built after the barn. I think they went around to avoid all the other utilities

[@bengibson8528]

@SpicerDesignsLLC most utilities pay by the "foot", you'd be surprised what they'll do just to get paid more

[@CameronRichison]

How does it compare to the kubota u35? Looking at both

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I have no idea. I just have the one. Works great though.

[@albeenog2432]

As safety conscious as u seem to be very surprised u didn't run a leak detector over every connection. Pretty much standard procedure. Maybe u did but did not show it. If u did- u really should show it just so anyone attempting this, with less experience especially, includes that very important step. Otherwise- Keep on keepin' on man- nice stuff.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

I said in the video that i pressure tested the line. I also said it wasnt a how to. I wouldn’t recommend anyone installing there own gas line. It was just the project i was working on that week. More about the new excavator. But yes if this was a how to video i would definitely touch on that.

[@albeenog2432]

Totally understood- however-intended or not- u know human nature.😎@@SpicerDesignsLLC

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@albeenog2432 i covered my intentions in the video. I cant control what people take out of it and their actions there after. I appreciate the concern, but again, wasn’t a how to.

[@paulhasty8388]

I don't know where you live but here in Oregon code is electrical line's, gas line's, and water and sewer line's have to be at least 24 inch's below the surface !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thats great. I was about 3’.

[@straydawg461]

Nicely done Kyle, the future uses plan is good too, even if you might not use it, its there for you or the someday next owners. Is your house operating pressure 7" wc? I know NG runs at 7", thought LP ran at 11" wc? For an electrician you're quite versed in gas operations. As a former gas mechanic, us gasholes handled hard pipe and twisted nipples for a living, and when we plowed it in...well you know. Glad to see you're preppers, but why do you mistreat guests serving tranny fluid? lol. Jealous of your excavator, miss running one, might have to start throwing out some hints on why I, I mean "we" need one. Stay thirsty!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Thanks! I may have messed up the wc for propane. I was just going off what i remember from natural gas. I couldn’t make out the numbers on the regulator. So im sure your right on that 11” wc. Ya i guess the Busch is tranny fluid too. Must be old beer. Im loving that excavator.

[@seansysig]

$350 + $30K( mini excavator)

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Whats your point Sean? I work hard

[@jackjohnson6074]

HEY HOSS. IT'S EX KA VAYTOR. NOT ESCAVATOR. LEARN HOW TO SPELL. GOD BLESS BORTHER THAT KYMCO EXCVATOR SEEMS TO DIG PRETTY GOOD FOR PRICE COMPARED TO A CAT. NICE BUY.

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Whaaaat? I i only spelled it once in the title and its spelled correct. And thanks! Its been a great machine so far.

[@jackjohnson6074]

@@SpicerDesignsLLC I LIKED YOUR PREPPING TOO BORTHER. MILLER LITE IS TRASH!

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

@@jackjohnson6074 thanks Jack, Miller Lite is trash