Direct burial tip. Sand over top of wire then run red danger tape and more sand. This way, when digging, the tape and sand help raise awareness to something they may cut into.
@mwrslr78453 жыл бұрын
came here to say this...but absolutely should have been done
@AB-nu5we3 жыл бұрын
@@mwrslr7845 Agreed with both.
@mjh54373 жыл бұрын
Or just fill the trench with concrete on top of the cable.
@aadishah87683 жыл бұрын
@@mjh5437 at that point, wouldn't conduit be cheaper
@jonathanandtrishavlogs68743 жыл бұрын
Actually if the wire is not 24 inches deep it needs to be in conduit, THEN place the tape.
@paulconnolly70913 жыл бұрын
April, nice job, but I agree with one of the other posts. Also, a few small tips for you from an electrician.... First (and especially in places that have a colder climate and ground is susceptible to frost, at the very least, a small bed of sand above and below the UF cable you are running. A small rock or boney backfill can and will penetrate UF. For the cost of small PVC, we usually run PVC especially in the northeast. Next, when you payout your wire (Whether you are running Romex or UF, do not just pull it off the reel. "Walk Out" the cable by putting the end under something heavy and roll it hand over hand out as you walk as to roll the cable off itself. It will come off the reel perfectly straight and lay in the trench much better and pull through conduit better as well. (Also really helps if you are stapling up wire). Lastly, the weakest point in the install is at the base of the post. While I cannot say 100% because the video did not show it, a better method when you either cut the post or do the install is to leave a spot where the wire comes out so that the weight of the post is not sitting on the wire. Maybe you did that. Also, lots of sand at the base helps make sure that if the post moves, the wire has some give. 99% of the time, that is where the cable failure will be. Not trying to be critical of what you do, really just trying to help. I watch and enjoy a lot of your videos. I wish I working with wood came as easy to me as working with wire. Keep up the great work.
@sperreault3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you have fun with more rocks than dirt digging in the northeast :)
@rudyarellano34482 жыл бұрын
Yup I go nuts when the wire is pulled like that 😆 🤣
@Demasx3 жыл бұрын
Imagine having April as a personal friend to help! ❤
@kopriva0073 жыл бұрын
Imagine having April as a tutor so you can learn from her, first hand, and helping on her projects.
@colbymason80543 жыл бұрын
Pro tip, always put in conduit, makes it very easy for upgrades later.🍻
@jimdomoradzki4833 жыл бұрын
Easy to add another circuit or pull out broken wire.
@Dborden423 жыл бұрын
Did you have to connect to the breaker box with different wiring or change the breaker to a GFI?
@ZackPyle3 жыл бұрын
Plus because it is direct burial, if you ever cut it, you will have to dig up the ENTIRE thing and replace
@adamomalley63022 жыл бұрын
Yeah, personally I'd use RMC if the cable run is through a flowerbed where a lot of digging happens. UF cable in a flower bed is just asking for trouble no matter how deep it is.
@Zogg12813 жыл бұрын
That pipe hammered under the path to make a tunnel for the wires is just BRILLIANT!!!! So much easier then trying to dig a tunnel and something I wish I knew about 20 years ago when trying to run a cable under my Gran's path! 😅👍👍
@AprilWilkerson3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@frankcampos12513 жыл бұрын
APRIL, how did you protect the ends of the pipe so they don’t get damaged when pounding it in?
@juliehaley92862 жыл бұрын
She did☺️
@jtdyalEngineer3 жыл бұрын
Started using the foam instead of concrete 3yrs ago. I can't imagine going back. The time and Labor saved is amazing.
@gkdvrcb3 жыл бұрын
I set a post in that foam 4 years ago and loved it for the ease of use, but I’ve found that post is horribly prone to frost heave even though it’s 42” deep (frost depth recommendation in this area). My other posts are just in ground sand and don’t heave yet they aren’t as secure! Science mystery! Lol
@PhallacEye3 жыл бұрын
She says it sets hard as a rock; but then easily cuts it with a hand saw. The purpose of fixing posts with cement is to weight them into the earth. Does the foam do that? It looks light.
@johnlaw8673 жыл бұрын
Looks great, thank you! As others may have mentioned, you may not want a pointed post top at that height, as it is a hazard to anyone falling and being impaled. Similar to an exposed piece of rebar.
@im4degreesaboveu3 жыл бұрын
It's called a trenching shovel! 🤣 Good install. I like this.
@warrenmichael9183 жыл бұрын
We call those foreman spades. Seems like the foreman on the jobs use them to lean on since they are longer. lol
@simpson16723 жыл бұрын
@@LaraLovesBees I thought Ditch Witch was a brand name of a power machine that digs the trench, not a human powered shovel...
@piledriver1413 жыл бұрын
Great video, shovel is a trenching shovel. Good idea to mark with danger tape in trench also. Take photos of “ exactly “ where stuff is buried 20, 30 years go by in a hurry. Nice to be able to plant a bush and know exactly where that line is. I also like the NEW materials you used I haven’t seen these things yet
@user-ll7fv6tu7k3 жыл бұрын
That shovel you trenched with is called a trenching shovel and it's intended purpose is to shovel trenches.
@jack002tuber3 жыл бұрын
If you can't find one, try a sharp shooter shovel, almost the same thing
@aquadream85123 жыл бұрын
Big if true
@totallyfrozen3 жыл бұрын
@@jack002tuber They’re ubiquitous at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, ACE Hardware, Tractor Supply, etc. If you cannot find one, you ain’t looking for one.
@Heypistola2 жыл бұрын
What's it called though???
@ycmdill2 жыл бұрын
@@Heypistola Tile Spade. When clay tiles were used for drains.
@AB-nu5we3 жыл бұрын
As others are saying, locate, locate, locate. Also, I always use HDPE innerduct or PVC jacketed steel armored 12/2 cable for direct burial. Homeowners can pick up innerduct tails (tail ends of large reels that don't get used, but are too small to take back out in the field on a job) at industrial supply houses in cities. Worth the trip.
@karenstein82612 жыл бұрын
As expected, this job got the immediate attention of every sparky! Small wonder, as we spend far too much time fixing DIY short cuts. My first comment: Forget about “meeting” code. Experience has a aught me “code” often isn’t enough. I like pipe. For burial, PVC, buried two feet deep, Makes it deeper than a casual shovel bite. Using pipe let’s you replace the wire later, if there are problems. I hate digging twice! Use primer to mAke sure the pvc glue holds strong. GFCI protect at the house end; that way you’ll know what f the wire run is damaged. All GFCI’s need to be outdoor rated / corrosion resistant. Look for “WR” on the device.
@Around_The_Home Жыл бұрын
Good points. As I once heard, NEC, aka 'code', is the minimum required standard. You can always do more than the minimum.
@tommysmith72298 ай бұрын
I know this is rather old but I came here for the post design. Love your videos. A tip on the shovel: Instead of using it like a normal shovel with the handle angled 45 degrees toward your back, shove the handle forward so its about 45 degrees in front of you and the blade is standing straight up. Now you have a smooth surface to stand on top of the blade and can shove the blade into the ground with a simple jump on it. Now pull the handle back toward you and remove the whole plug of dirt at once.
@Friedbrain113 жыл бұрын
We used pressured water through a pipe to clear out under a sidewalk or other obstacles when building swimming pools in Florida. Quick and easy :)
@trevorhall95243 жыл бұрын
The first episode of "assembly required" aired here in the UK. You came across very well, relaxed in front of the camera, maybe all the hours on KZfaq you have completed.
@johnhuggins50213 жыл бұрын
Hi, April. That was a great project. I did something similar after building a 12' x 16' pergola in my back yard and adding a 2-outlet weather protected GFCI outlet near the top of it so I could add some hidden remote controlled rope lighting behind crown molding. Additionally after my wife and I built a large pond next to the pergola, I wanted a 4-outlet above ground GFCI outlet box that is about 2 1/2 ft above ground and has some backlighting in it so that you could see the outlets at night if you need to unplug anything. Also in line with it, I connected it via and a weather proof quick shut-off switch next to the house to shut the power off to that outlet box with one click (just a safety feature I thought would be cool). Finally after digging somewhere between 18 - 24 inches deep to lay down the wire, I added a red-colored electrical wire warning strip (it says, "Warning: buried electrical wiring!" repeating these words along the entire length of the strip), that I laid on top of the sand that I surrounded the wire with before finally covering it all up in dirt. The reason I did this is because if someday when I either sell this house or I move onto happy hunting grounds and a new owner were to simply start digging anywhere I laid the wiring underground they will hopefully uncover the red warning strip before their digging tool touches the live wiring. Great also if you forgot where the wiring was laid ...... exactly..... and you or someone else starts digging along the wiring path. While all codes everywhere may not require it, it sure is a bit of a emotional saving feeling should that person discover live wire was buried somewhere in the back yard where they happen to be digging. Can't wait to see your next project.
@RoyatAvalonFarms3 жыл бұрын
The narrow shovel is called a trench spade or sharpshooter and is designed and intended exactly for narrow trenches as you used it for. Good show.
@gergemall Жыл бұрын
April, I bought one of those red shovels and it was marketed as a trenching shovel. Before college and university grad school I dug lots of holes. I loved it and now in 67 and pace myself. I used it for a French type drain and it worked great! Much continued success
@robertmadden75363 жыл бұрын
Just ran a cable to my shed. The rules here in Australia apparently include 500mm trench, conduit with a orange plastic tape on top warning of power line. Would also recommend some indicator above ground to warn late comers of power along path because I would be tempted to install a garden bed along said path.Great build by the way, like the post and will be looking for the foam for small retaining wall project coming up.
@tfed3152 жыл бұрын
April - Love your 216 (Cleveland) t-shirt! Also, I used the 2-part "concrete" about 5 years ago, and it's as solid as Quickrete, but faster. It doesn't need water, so I think it's used for places where water is not easily accessible.
@billyshumate8533 жыл бұрын
Good job April. Hope you're having a blessed Easter Sunday and I'll see you on your next video. Take care and GOD BLESS.
@lauraandedwardcannon88613 жыл бұрын
When burying you should do something to indicate the live power, there is a tape that serves as a warning. Sand is also an option. You don’t want someone “finding” the wire in 10 years when doing the sprinklers or planting a tree.
@MikeDolanFliss3 жыл бұрын
A lesson from similar trenching projects to outbuildings and distant outlets - for me, always pull more amperage than you think you need! In your case if powering a little light and maybe a fountain pump, you decided on 15A - but for others, for instance if you ever wanted to plug in some beefy tools for outdoor work or daisy chain other outlets later on - I'd suggest, again, pulling more than you think you need! Way easier just not to use what you what now than to replace wire or do a whole new home run in the future. Two cents!
@GeeZeRFroG3 жыл бұрын
Love your stuff April, but any video at all about digging in a yard to run wire or hosing should include the advice "Make sure you've contacted your local power company to make sure no wire already runs through that area." It's not always applicable, but is always a safe option and a good idea. Love the cute post though!
@backpocket7183 жыл бұрын
A lot of the time you can hook a water hose up to a pvc pipe and the flowing water will push the dirt away and make it move and you'll be able to basically jab the pipe under ground. I've used this to run sprinklers under side walks and down short runs. Also that skinny shovel is for laying pipe in the ground for electric or irrigation so perfect use. Tends to be my favorite shovel for alot of jobs. Precision.
@jeffhenderson9342 жыл бұрын
Glad I found your channel. I’ve got to get power from the house to a lake fed irrigation pump for a sprinkler system. Straight shot, nothing but 100 feet of grass and pine tree roots. My OCD will make me run the romex thru schedule 80. Instead of bothering you, I’ll find someone I can buy off with pizza and beer to get the pump and timer wired correctly.
@curiousfirely3 жыл бұрын
Good to know even April gets roped into helping friends and family with projects!
@jamesrawlings84933 жыл бұрын
Gives her topics for videos. It not all one sided :)
@tonybarkdull1199 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I did a similar trench, but ran #2 Aluminum wire to a shed. Trench was about 55' and again, 12" deep, but used a post hole digger all the way due to lots of gravel and clay in the earth. Had an electrician install and connect a box in the shed to allow me to run a generator when needed. I am adding the lights and receptacles to shed myself (it is a new shed). Thanks for your video. I will tackle running power from house to fountain and/or pond.
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
@donnarichardstevens31633 жыл бұрын
Depending on local codes the steel tube under the path should be grounded as it is metallic and part of the electrical system. I have used this method before and then replaced the metal tube with plastic or tie the cable to the tube and pull the tube out.
@kitsurubami3 жыл бұрын
To pick up a trenching shovel and use it for trenching without knowing that it's a trenching shovel. I think that's quite clever because you knew in your mind what properties a good tool for this job would have and sought that out.
@johhnybgood84132 жыл бұрын
refreshing to see an American 🇺🇸 handy woman
@steves78963 жыл бұрын
"Call Before You Dig" Kudos for use of the American Flag!
@PieOrCake19743 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, April. To any Aussies (like me) watching; remember that you MUST be a qualified electrician to do any projects like this, even in your own home.
@driven012 жыл бұрын
Yeah, here in the states, it depends on where you live. Some cities require qualified and licensed electricians. Other cities just say "have at it!".
@andrewrobbie81022 жыл бұрын
And bare cabling at such a shallow depth would be extremely forbidden. You can did the hole though - at least 500mm deep. But if you run low voltage DC (12/24v) you can DIY. I’d still use a conduit to allow pulling more/replacement cable. Cable underground can overheat, so you want to use a much thicker cable to reduce resistive losses.
@tomeuler19793 жыл бұрын
Your parents must be proud! I know I would be! Your skills are rare. You did more work than many men could or would ever do.
@AprilWilkerson3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you. I enjoy showing my Viewers that they too can do projects they've been wanting. Thanks for watching.
@sharkbyte2681Ай бұрын
Genuis as always! Thank you! Figures found this after i piped and pulled my switch and outlet lol
@harryshaw49983 жыл бұрын
It's a trenching shovel plumbers and sprinkler fitters use them.
@peterbudd71183 жыл бұрын
The pipe trick is brilliant. I have not seen that before and I love it
@AprilWilkerson3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
@typeonegsr Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea 👌🏼 This helped me make my own using 1x8x8 red cedar to make an almost perfect 8 inch square post sleeve. Turned out to be 8 & a 1/8 inch, I’m hoping the 8 inch topper from Amazon will fit. The larger post sleeve allowed me to mount & hide my Philips Hue transformer for my landscape lights. The sika post fix was super easy to use as well, I only used a little so I didn’t have to cut off the excess. Thank you!
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
@bret_Lambky3 жыл бұрын
I have that same shovel! The label on mine was just called trenching shovel! Not very original, but it was pretty direct!
@atariks14753 жыл бұрын
It looks relative similiar to a spade. The shank is not straight but the shape of the blade is the same.
@AprilWilkerson3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Pretty useful little shovel
@chopprguy3 жыл бұрын
That post is the perfect height to top with a combination bird feeder / cat feeder.
@brucehaulley8117 Жыл бұрын
All KZfaq's should be this good. Nice job.
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JoshVaughan3 жыл бұрын
Love the 216 shirt!
@dr.curious51363 жыл бұрын
The narrow shovel is often used for irrigation spray heads. I’m Sure it’s used for lots of different jobs but that’s where I see them used.
@briancorrigan53503 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. In addition to some of the good points, already made, here is a little one. When passing the cable from in the house to the outside, I believe best practice is to mount a box inside, and outside, connected by a bushing... Think short pipe threaded on both ends, nuts to hold it snug and bushings to prevent fraying on sharp edges. I'm sure it can be code for a lot less than that, but the bushing provides a little more protection from random harm. Thanks again for the great content. It's got a refreshing honesty to it.
@cuttwice39053 жыл бұрын
It's a trenching shovel. A drain spade has a rounded tip and digs deeper.
@jerryfrederick66103 жыл бұрын
The post over post design makes a lot of sense. Especially while adding electrical features. This project gives me an idea for my back fence flower planting area. Maybe some low voltage lights but in the post over post style. Most of the store bought lights for this application do not look as nice or homey. Besides you can custom make to any height desired. Take Care and God Bless
@RustyChapman3 жыл бұрын
Cool, the horizontal "hydro drill" works well in Florida, with our sandy geology, not so much with a denser dirt. Im glad to see the "hammer drill" worked well for you.
@poddaddy13 жыл бұрын
Im up in cleveland ohio and using duct tape to hold a running garden hose spray nozzle to a broom stick was the only way that i could get through the heavy clay we have under our sidewalks
@jeffwilliams2913 жыл бұрын
Just finished doing the trench today. By hand 18” deep 120’ through the yard. Came across a lot of these same obstacles. Cheers!
@abolton27183 ай бұрын
Know this is an older video but didn’t catch anyone mention this. To get under the side walk, if you want to avoid the mess water creates and the beating a pipe. Goto the electrical aisle and buy a flex bit. They are long enough to get across sidewalks and drilling it will have you done in seconds. You can then pull a piece of conduit back (best) or just the cable (likely get tore out if replace sidewalk). A lot of times you can find this for cheap 2nd hand and they come in useful if ever running wires inside as well.
@jasonsejkora45782 жыл бұрын
Pressure washer def does the trick. Done it before.
@SandBoxJohn3 жыл бұрын
Depending on your soil condition a flat spade can be used to cut a slot in the ground that you push the direct burial cable to the bottom of. I used this method to run power to back yard shed.
@jeffjohnson85143 жыл бұрын
Bought the fraction to decimal chart last summer and it has been a real time saver.
@stevenrayhoward2 жыл бұрын
Just awesome! Simple back splitting, calorie burning pleasure! Thank-you. -- Woodprobie
@SchysCraftCo.3 жыл бұрын
This turned out very unique and very well and I will most definitely be doing this. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep Making. God Bless.
@clydecessna7373 жыл бұрын
In France we would have to lay down some brightly colored safety netting over the wire before burial so that in the future someone digging will have some warning that there is an electrical wire down there. I am surprised Texas does not have the same reg?!
@pawpawstew3 жыл бұрын
You're supposed to place this red tape, made for this purpose, over the wire before burying the wire. Applies in Texas as well.
@armanzd.i.y.5113 жыл бұрын
Nice outdoor lamp project April, been watching your vids for a while and you are an inspiration to all aspiring woodworking newbee like me..you have a new fan here from Philippines, take care👍👍👍❤❤❤
@coreymarrero3 жыл бұрын
Another video explaining a little more about how you made the post would be awesome I’m actually gonna be doing something like this when I get back from working out of state and wood working ain’t my best but I’d love to replicate this. Totally awesome!
@darrellcaruk88803 жыл бұрын
I hope you put a threaded plug on the top of the box mounted on the house. Also when back filling any trench, its a good idea to pack it, as you put the original material back in the trench. Nice job BTW.
@nickdotts58973 жыл бұрын
She is absolutely the best & one of a kind
@clarkgriswold24803 жыл бұрын
Great project, thank you. I used that expanding foam for the first time last summer. Amazing. Total game changer. The post saver product is brilliant, thank you.
@EarlB2523 жыл бұрын
One thing I didn't hear in the video is about calling local authorities concerning your digging. We have a service where I live call 811. You tell them that you want to dig up your yard. They will come out and mark all utilities, water, gas, and electricity in the area that you want to dig. If you dig without calling them and hit a utility, you are going to pay for all the repairs which can run into thousands of dollars. Please call before you dig. Don't want any angry neighbors because you didn't call.
@vince94863 жыл бұрын
Not required for hand digging less than 8 inches. Not in Texas, anyway. Besides, it's her yard so if she hits anything it is on her already.
@elwinkershaw3 жыл бұрын
It seems like standards are pretty weak in Texas
@some0ne83 жыл бұрын
There are no utilities 12" in the ground. More like 36-48" for gas and power. I mean you might hit an improperly buried coax line, lol.
@Odium20063 жыл бұрын
This is quite literally a video about trenching and burying power cables... soooo
@rgvtexas83913 жыл бұрын
@@some0ne8 In South Texas where I live there are utilities buried anywhere from 3 inches to 12 inches deep.
@josephqueen18783 жыл бұрын
That would be a trenching shovel. It is designed to clean out a trench to final depth and make it nice and make it nice and smooth on the bottom.
@tgnwoodworking95993 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you. A change from the shop videos which is nice (not that I don't really like your vids in the shop, all your videos are awesome). In life, change is good and, at times, needed. Keep the videos coming young lady. I always look forward to the next one.
@jenky10443 жыл бұрын
Great show. Thank you. That small spade with the long handle is ( *I believe is a telegraph shovel* ).?? for putting in long post, telephone poles, etc.
@ronaldhutsonsr15353 жыл бұрын
Your shovel is also called a sharpshooter in some regions of the country.
@simpson16723 жыл бұрын
As well as a trenching shovel...but we use sharpshooter mostly.
@AprilWilkerson3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thelostarchivesserialvault53533 жыл бұрын
I welded a coring bit to a length of pipe and attached a hammer drill to the other end. It too just a few minutes to bore under my walkway. You are right. Water boring is messy.
@adamfraser45093 жыл бұрын
Try doing this in Australia! Hung, drawn and quartered will be the result!
@davidgleaton90733 жыл бұрын
very cool project!, this is something I have been wanting to do for several years to accommodate an outdoor fountain in my back yard... thank you!
@trekkiepro3 жыл бұрын
My parents, within the last year, purchased a cabin out in the countryside that needs upgrades. I'll be showing them this.
@georgeholder50763 жыл бұрын
Down in the 'sand hills' of So. Tx. I have seen digging with a combo of a power washer and an industrial vac on a trailer --- a 2 ft. by 3 ft. by 15ft. cutting thru thumb size roots and under a sidewalk took less than an hour ---
@LifeAsDane2 жыл бұрын
Wow, awesome box. You’ve given me some ideas!
@jabelltulsa3 жыл бұрын
April is such a badass.
@mikecolo21583 жыл бұрын
Neat project. Thanks for the tip on the post foam. Love the (216) T-shirt! Greetings from Northeast Ohio!
@nickdial852810 ай бұрын
That short pole with the sharp fleur de lis on top is final destinations event...lol
@shingabiss3 жыл бұрын
You truly have become an "April of all trades!"
@samsen39652 жыл бұрын
The post with the e-outlet is excellent to add a security camera on top of it.
@wk69763 жыл бұрын
The trenching shovel is awesome and first time I have seen one. I started to look closer at it and am going to weld one up with some angle iron and steel tube I have. Thanks for sharing and I really like all you do.
@AprilWilkerson3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks for watching!
@bobbyfowler73193 жыл бұрын
Nice project. Did they think about the pond electrical use? Pump for water fall or to keep the water agitated to keep bugs out? That's the idea for conduit. But I did electrical work, so I'm thinking to the future. Might not ever be used, but dig one time. My old house I ran water and power to the street post and misting for the flowers. Thanks for sharing! Be cool, be safe! Beach,NC
@repulsewarriorx88253 жыл бұрын
...suggest pouring sand, or gravel dust on and under your cable before refilling your trench, as a protection against rocks as the earth compresses. cheers.
@B5Blue19682 жыл бұрын
Hopefully that's schedule 80 PVC conduit emerging from below grade as stated by 300.50(C). Also the box wasn't grounded, there should be a wire nut with 4 ground wires in it, one from the incoming power to the GFCI, one from the load side to the post, one from the box, and one from the GFCI.
@salty73462 жыл бұрын
That's a trenching shovel, always a useful tool.
@arigabe1233 жыл бұрын
Im sure you figured it out that was a trench shovel... i found one specifically for that reason and it works so good for small projects like this .. awesome
@scottsimpey29653 жыл бұрын
Great video April. My wife and I are planning to build a shed on our property and we were wanting to at least have a light in it. A lot of great tips here that will definitely be useful for us when we come to putting up our shed.
@AprilWilkerson3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JaredCzaia3 жыл бұрын
Thanks April for showing us all how to do so many cool things!
@johnfithian-franks82763 жыл бұрын
Hi April, the code in your area is very lax compared to a lot of locations, if I was doing that I would use drain pipe (plastic) or steel pipe like the piece you put under the path, I would also lay a warning tape along the trench so that anyone digging there in the future would see the tape and be warned. I would use the tape no matter what switch or anything else was under, it is very cheap and worth every dollar.
@dailyislamicreminder1519 Жыл бұрын
Love from calgary Alberta, awesome job!!!
@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@fltchr3 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention it but you need to call your local utility locating service before undertaking a project like this. In Texas and many other states it is the law.
@toriahime98383 жыл бұрын
You seriously motivate me to complete so many tasks that need done. I think I will start tomorrow with my new mailbox-post!! Gonna see if I can find that foam at ace hardware!
@lovejones75453 жыл бұрын
Cant get enough of your videos! So cool!...You're very special!!
@jkmurphy33 жыл бұрын
Its called a “trenching shovel” and designed exactly for that purpose. Its as wide as a typical trencher blade. How about that...
@tweezy60703 жыл бұрын
😂
@Dream.big.dreams25 күн бұрын
The kink in the wire at the bottom where it goes up into the lamp post will burn out in time. A sweep pipe would have been better to get the wire into the post. As well, you could have easily added another post to go along the property line with just the ease of digging 5-6 more feet.
@dougc783 жыл бұрын
Nice job. The simplest ideas are usually the best
@wishyouwerebeer3 жыл бұрын
being from the 216, I love when you wear that shirt
@scottfaulk90813 жыл бұрын
Is April from 216?
@mihir96083 жыл бұрын
@@scottfaulk9081 i believe its an area code?
@scottfaulk90813 жыл бұрын
@@mihir9608 It is - it’s one of the area codes for NE Ohio.
@nyctoya3 жыл бұрын
Awesome DIY project. I love that "YUUUT" you gave at 7:53. :)
@TimZ0073 жыл бұрын
If you're real lazy like me you wait till it rains and then you jump on a shovel and wiggle it and do that it just open it up just enough to get about four or six inches deep. It's a lot quicker. Maybe not to go but I've never had any problems and I always run it off a GFCI anyway. And then for the Post in the yard I just usually put a 4x4 run up the side of it with conduit and put a weatherproof box. Course this looks better but I bet the conduit on a regular 4x4 will last longer.
@jimmyjames32203 жыл бұрын
Whoa I really liked that fence post mix foam. Too cool!
@AprilWilkerson3 жыл бұрын
Cool product!
@benjaminwilliams35683 жыл бұрын
Hi April great vid. One thing I'll say and you may have already heard from others. Running bare wiring in the ground leaves a lot to go wrong down the road from corrosion. Here in So. Cal. Wiring above or below ground must be done in conduit. So additionally when I do run cabling I do so in 1 inch plumbing pvc in the event future wiring needs to be added for whatever additions, AND FUTURE CODE PROFFING. April I respect your skills but never ever run bare cabling in ground without quality conduit. 👌 Good call on the WAGO Lever Nuts. Those are way better than twist Nuts in my opinion.
@Escalade7143 жыл бұрын
614 love for the 216!
@01arron3 жыл бұрын
Great to see a normal job April. Fab work 🤩
@timwaldron75992 жыл бұрын
In my experience, putting anything under a sidewalk is much easier with a pressure washer. You can easily put a narrow spray head on the head and blast under that sidewalk quickly.
@nickchajec39903 жыл бұрын
What perfect timing! I'm currently in the stages of planning our backyard landscaping (we've been with a dirt lot for too long) and this was something I was looking for on how to do! Thanks and great video as always.
@SeanBZA3 жыл бұрын
Just a tip is to put the direct burial cable in a conduit of sorts, so as to protect it from the errant fork, you, or some gardener, will invariably poke through it. A double layer of danger tape, applied right on the conduit, and a second layer after 4in of fill, will also help for when the next person comes digging in the yard. If you are doing garden irrigation bury another conduit with the irrigation pipe, with a draw cable in it, so that later on you can pull through cabling for garden lighting without having to dig up the entire area again, as you will at least have conduit there already. Conduit is cheap enough, and remember to use a good amount of PVC weld on the joins underground, to keep it at least from getting full of water and freezing, or drowning the joins.