[TowerTalk] trencher

[Grant Saviers]

For new AC power I had it directional drilled as the only path was under 
the paved driveway and patio.  About $10/ft with 2" sch 80 PVC conduit.  
Not cheap but better and less cost than all alternatives. Pricing varies 
by area and soil conditions.  Only one 4" bore hole in the driveway to 
verify depth to meet code for the HV line pulled to the new ground set 
transformer.

Grant KZ1W

On 11/1/2017 18:06 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> The only trenchers that I have seen were narrower than 12" and if you have
> rocks or hard soil the machine jumps around a lot. I have very hard ground
> with rocks, shale etc and I needed a pretty wide hole. I rented a backhoe
> which worked well however it was a lot of work for this single op.  A
> Vermeer underground directional drill would be an awesome way to quickly
> bury cable without trashing your yard but I imagine that would be a costly
> crew.
>
> John KK9A
>
>
> To:	<towertalk at contesting.com>
> Subject:	[TowerTalk] trencher
> From:	"Jeff" <keepwalking188 at ac0c.com>
> Date:	Wed, 1 Nov 2017 16:25:36 -0500
>
> I want to cut a slot in the yard about 12" wide and about 12" deep to
> accommodate tower wiring here on the site.  In total the runs are about 1400
>
> foot.
>
> Is a trencher the right tool for that job?
>
> I have no experience with that sort of thing but the rental guy I talked too
>
> scratched his head when I mentioned the 1400' length and the fact the trench
>
> was shallow.  Maybe I have the wrong rental place.  Or maybe this is better
> a
> job for a mini excavator?
>
> 73/jeff/ac0c
> www.ac0c.com
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