If you have open drainage like I do, then you know it can be a pain to maintain. In this video I install 15 inch double wall culvert AND create a driveway to be used as a service entrance.
That's a real bonus to have a service entrance. Great job installing the culvert. I have a couple culverts to install but much smaller and in areas where no permit is required. I would think the tractor may have a higher psi then the excavator that has it's weight spread out on the tracks over a much larger surface. Have a great evening Sam!
@robertrhodes9123 I agree about the tractor. The excavator makes a nice smooth surface, but the tractor really digs in. I'll never forget sitting on that pipe wondering "what am I going to do NOW?!?" Glad we can joke about it 🤠👍
Nice job!! I'm going with the tractor tire doing better at packing than the excavator!! The tracks put less psi per square inch on the ground the way they spread out over a larger area!! Still packs either way but a sheep foot roller will do way better!
Tires on a smaller tractor. Smaller area per tire puts more weight on a smaller area. I've had to have both a driveway entrance culvert installed and then a few hundred yards up the drive a double 24" culvert for a small creek. I've got a few more spots on the property where we have old logging trails going over other streams and creeks where we've got some culvert as well. If done correctly as you've shown, it will last decades easily.
Good job - the tractor. The pipe will float because between the inner and outer wall of the double wall pipe are sealed pockets of air, hence - it actually is a float.
@petegilbert6886 Thank you! The crushed concrete does a really good job and I haven't figured out what to do to dress up the other end. I've laid a railroad tie at the high end when I've done this before and that works well too. I do have a plethora of rocks 🤠👍
only comment I would make is about story-telling. I went the whole video wondering why you were going through this effort. The "why it's good" was the last 10 seconds of the video. But great explanation on how to do it!
@Fetch049 Thank you for the comment. There are so many points of view on this. I get several comments when I do "storytelling" style of video to get to the point. So, I've been using this format when I do a "how-to" video. I get right to it and then save the more personal information plus updates for subscribers until the end. I totally understand your point of view 🤠👍
Somebody probably already said this, but, wouldn't it have been easier to cut the top ring off the riser for the drain? The excavator operator who dug our electrical service told me how low the PSI was, I'm going with tractor for the high PSI.
@@richardkelleher1711 Very good point, and yes, that would have been an option. I just wanted to maintain the depth of the pipe. The consensus is definitely the tractor 🤠👍
What a waste. #1 you should have dug out the ditch then put gravel or thae crusher run down then your pipe then more crusher run then your stone .the drain was a waste of $ . In my state you would NOT gotten away with what you did !
@normangarrand1106 Definitely not a waste. Followed instructions from the county engineer's office. It'll last forever. Will have to add more gravel and dirt over time as it compacts, but otherwise, it's just fine. Hope this clears things up for you, and yes, as I said in the beginning of the video, you absolutely have to check with your local authorities because as you pointed out, all states, cities, and municipalities rules are different. Thanks for watching 🤠👍
