riverboss
12 pointer
Just got home from my 40th class reunion dang been alot of us that died!
WHAT have YOU been doing Today??
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OLE RASPY
12 pointer
Not today but 2 year ago I my FIL dug me a 360’ long trench on my farm with his back hoe from meter.
I Went out there next day and ran 3/4” pex and installed my own valve 2’ past meter and set a hydrant at end and installed another valve for it and notched out 4” pvc pipe for both and capped on top. Used shark bite fittings at valves and hydrant.
Set my hydrant in 5 gallon bucket. Put 2 bricks in 5 gallon bucket that held hydrant up off bottom of bucket. Notched bucket out at bottom for water line. State Inspector came and put his approval sticker on it and I went back out and filled bucket with gravel and put lid back on bucket, drove t- post along beside it and used worm gear clamps around it. Back filled the hole hydrant is in with rock and then FIL came back out next day and back filled the rest and I let it sit for a year and took my tractor and box blade and leveled it off. I leave the meter on all time but leave my valve shut. I made a 5’ long T-handle to turn it on when I need it. I just hope it’s gonna be fine. I read little later after it was done that I should have wrapped the shark bite fittings and brass valves in silicone wrap. Idk. Been good so far but only been 2 years. Like anything else, anything can happen I guess. What y’all real plumbers say @ribsplitter
@Little FR or anybody else.
I Went out there next day and ran 3/4” pex and installed my own valve 2’ past meter and set a hydrant at end and installed another valve for it and notched out 4” pvc pipe for both and capped on top. Used shark bite fittings at valves and hydrant.
Set my hydrant in 5 gallon bucket. Put 2 bricks in 5 gallon bucket that held hydrant up off bottom of bucket. Notched bucket out at bottom for water line. State Inspector came and put his approval sticker on it and I went back out and filled bucket with gravel and put lid back on bucket, drove t- post along beside it and used worm gear clamps around it. Back filled the hole hydrant is in with rock and then FIL came back out next day and back filled the rest and I let it sit for a year and took my tractor and box blade and leveled it off. I leave the meter on all time but leave my valve shut. I made a 5’ long T-handle to turn it on when I need it. I just hope it’s gonna be fine. I read little later after it was done that I should have wrapped the shark bite fittings and brass valves in silicone wrap. Idk. Been good so far but only been 2 years. Like anything else, anything can happen I guess. What y’all real plumbers say @ribsplitter
@Little FR or anybody else.
FF/EMT516
10 pointer
Should’ve took a dump in it
ribsplitter
Cyber-Hunter
Shark bite fittings are rated for underground use. The fittings and the ball valve are both brass and stainless material, IMO they will be fine. We use brass Ford fittings on underground plastic water lines or braze type k copper with silver brazing rod. We don't use shark bites for much of anything except testing, but they seem to hold very well and we have no problems with them.
Little FR
12 pointer
I wouldn’t put a shark bite on anything I took the time to put in the ground. That said, nearest I can tell if they don’t leak when you pressure them up then they will be fine.
Ive had a brass ball valve freeze solid and never leak. 5 foot deep you’ll not have any trouble, I wouldn’t have a second thought on not wrapping the fittings, I’ve never wrapped one or heard that. I think your good.
Feedman
Cyber-Hunter
Worked this morning.
Started a fire an burned some brush and drinking a few cold ones.
Started a fire an burned some brush and drinking a few cold ones.
OLE RASPY
12 pointer
Using SharkBite Underground
Can SharkBite push-to-connect fittings be used underground? Yes! Here’s what you need to know.
This is where I read it. Finally found it.
@Little FR
Capttrae
12 pointer
- Apr 2, 2012
- 4,595
Well so fat I’ve got cussed out by some other duck hunters for hunting a blind that I built Friday and they horned in on yesterday. Guess they should’ve gotten here earlier
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riverboss
12 pointer
Yea we used to hit the river at 2am and be set up and eating breakfast by 4, 10 minutes before shooting light everyone would roll in spot lights going everywhere hitting the bank trying to get the spot pissed alot of people off!
Capttrae
12 pointer
- Apr 2, 2012
- 4,595
Yep been here since 3:15, I’ve run in to those two before, they are assholes
HuntressOfLight
12 pointer
Made my decaf, drank half a cup, fed the cat then dogs and brushed-out Brewster. I don't know why dogs shed so very much, directly before producing their winter coats.
Lead dog has been MIA for 30 minutes nonresponsive to call and beginning to concern me... he just complied...stinker... No idea why they continue to scratch, as if covered in chiggers; they are current with flea baths and Advantage II medication...
AND just discovered that my car is refusing to crank... electrical gremlin it seems...
Lead dog has been MIA for 30 minutes nonresponsive to call and beginning to concern me... he just complied...stinker... No idea why they continue to scratch, as if covered in chiggers; they are current with flea baths and Advantage II medication...
AND just discovered that my car is refusing to crank... electrical gremlin it seems...
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HuntressOfLight
12 pointer
And preventing Brewster from running off four deer...
Drinking from the pond
He barked upon their arrival.
Drinking from the pond
He barked upon their arrival.
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The fleas have probably gotten immune to your flea stuff. I will not ever put another flea collar on my dogs.
I had a lab and he had seizure's and died from that. I have my grandson's beagle and he started having seizures and I took the collar off and the seizures went away.
Now I mix a little Admire in a spray bottle and spray them when they need it. I have sprayed twice this year and we have had no fleas for years now. I spray their bedding to.
HuntressOfLight
12 pointer
I have yet to find the first flea with my flea comb, but something is bothering them.
New products. Used the Skouts yesterday upon my girl (she has skin allergies). Trying the Top Paw after it warms up a bit more.
