It IS a really ingenious system, almost like a magic trick! However I think that these single-strap connections are VERY vulnerable to any sideways aimed force. And as the whole line is supposed to be covered with dirt again after completion, and it is very likely there will be riding cars and trucks over that line, it is quite likely such forces will come into play. By the way, that's why such lines must be laid quite deep when they run underneath roads.
Good job 👏.. I tap my mains in 30 seconds average.. 25s every now and then.. tapping tool looks a lot different but same mechanics didn’t test the chlorine 🤷🏽♂️
Awesome man! That line had pressure on it right, or did you get permission to cut the supply for a little bit? Also what do y’all do when you tie into ductal?
I always understood the definition of "hot tap" being that the line is under pressure when it's tapped. Also the video description says the main is "live", meaning it is currently pressurized while being tapped.
Never seen a hole dug for a water service that dry. Maybe it’s because Michigan is a swamp and my water mine is always 10 feet deep.
It IS a really ingenious system, almost like a magic trick! However I think that these single-strap connections are VERY vulnerable to any sideways aimed force. And as the whole line is supposed to be covered with dirt again after completion, and it is very likely there will be riding cars and trucks over that line, it is quite likely such forces will come into play. By the way, that's why such lines must be laid quite deep when they run underneath roads.
Excellent video!!!
can add one where they connect the line and the water meter
Manual tap without a drill or hole hog?
Like a boss 😎
Good job!
Polybutylene requires that specific tool they’re using. You’re not suppose to use a drill or anything on that specific type of pipe
@@jocbailey04 It's PVC pipe.
I'd be worried about a water main that is only rated for 150 psi.
agreed, I would never use anything less than DR 18, this is just scary lol
In the UK our low pressure water mains only have 3-4bar which is about 75psi so 150 is more than enough.
@@Danfrank24 wth...why is your pessure so high..its 60psi in canada.
Good job 👏.. I tap my mains in 30 seconds average.. 25s every now and then.. tapping tool looks a lot different but same mechanics didn’t test the chlorine 🤷🏽♂️
Bro i need your help, i want to tap a 1500 to 2000 psi pipeline, which tapping tool would be appropriate for that?
Awesome man! That line had pressure on it right, or did you get permission to cut the supply for a little bit? Also what do y’all do when you tie into ductal?
I always understood the definition of "hot tap" being that the line is under pressure when it's tapped. Also the video description says the main is "live", meaning it is currently pressurized while being tapped.
Yes that main is live which is what a hot tap is. It’s not very hard but things can go very very wrong lol. Especially if your pipe is in a bind.
Wats that piece called
What was buddy filming doing? "Did you get through it yet?" Ages after he broke through.... lol
What stops the water from leaking out the edges of that valve strapped to the mains pipe? Is there a sealant or glue involved?
There is an o-ring or gasket between the saddle and the pipe.
Sou do Brasileiro do RJ como consigo comprar uma ferramenta dessas para tubulação de aço galvanizado ???? DEIS DE JA AGRADEÇO
How to buy hole mechine sir
Take her on a few dates first.
Cherry.
Those saddles and Corp are garbage!
Corp?
I believe he's referring to "corporation stop fitting"
In my city, we stopped using single band saddles quite a while ago
Yep! If you slightly over tighten them they break and ford corps are equally trash
@@BusterSwordsman What do you use instead?