[TowerTalk] burying hardline

[Grant Saviers]

Another choice for conduit is SDR35 (or SDR26 with a heavier wall) PVC 
pipe which in 4" and up diameters can be had with rubber gaskets.  No 
glue involved.  Check with your local pipe suppliers as it is used a lot 
for drainage and sometimes if codes permit for sewer.  I used some 8" x 
20' lengths for drainage.

Grant  KZ1W


On 4/4/2011 6:40 AM, Jim Lux wrote:
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> On Apr 3, 2011, at 22:00, "Mark, K5ER"<k5er at arrl.net>  wrote:
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>>     This brings up another question, though. Obviously, the 6 runs of LDF
>> would feed through easier if already laid out nice and straight. Rather
>> than bury the conduit and then try to pull, why can't I lay the LDF right
>> by the trench and simply slide the sections of PVC over them, glue each up,
>> and then drop it in the trench? Seems like it would be easier than trying
>> to pull the relatively stiff LDF the entire 125' length.
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> I've done both schemes.  One down side to the glue with stuff in conduit approach is that you get glue on the contents if you're not super careful.  It also might not be as water tight, since you're jostling the connection just after gluing, and the joint might no be completely set.
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> However, as you note, it's a whole lot easier.
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