Water main break repair, she's a seeper and a quickie cause it is COLD!!

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2 жыл бұрын

Repair of a small crack in a 4" iron main. Very cold that day so we made it quick! Everything's froze including the pump!

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@Ants_Pants 2 жыл бұрын

Great work TIm, hard working crew in harsh conditions.

@vtwinsideways 2 жыл бұрын

Just like old times. I really do miss those days.

@delorean237 Жыл бұрын

Warmest place is in the hole with a shovel. Nice job fellas

@alexmartins9354 Жыл бұрын

all right guys, here in Brazil more precisely in Curitiba, we are replacing the iron water pipe mainer with pvc, big hug

@dannyhernandez5959 2 жыл бұрын

Wow man this video is sick you never disappoint me Tim, Good stuff man ! I can’t wait for more brotha!

@TimMcArdle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny! Got some different stuff going up in the next few weeks. Seems like all we've had is main breaks lately! Take care!

@davesworkshop2714 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is cold! Looks lovely and bright there though. 🙂

@kearnsey64 2 жыл бұрын

We use a rock drill in the winter if there is a lot of frost and it's not obvious where the issue is really at. Sometimes the failure is 100 feet down the road. So we locate the pipe in all directions and drill through the frost (I've seen our 4 ft. bit not go through all the way) until we get a nice flow. Then we confirm with our ground mic. We water guys are a hearty group, no one ever wants to work in our dept!! Good job guys!

@TimMcArdle 2 жыл бұрын

We've kinda did the same procedure with the hammer for situations where the water is pushing under asphalt as well! Poke a few holes and see where it comes out the most. Leaks can definitely lead you in a wild goose chase! Thanks as well!

@lidsman2221 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Keep them coming. Thanks.

@TimMcArdle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lidsman2221 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimMcArdle Got any coming up soon? Thanks.

@TimMcArdle 2 жыл бұрын

@@lidsman2221 We've had 9 breaks so far this year! I have recorded what I could of them and will get some edited asap. Been an unusually busy year at work so far. Have a few other projects as well at work and after the day job I'll be getting together as well.

@oldredcoonhound2182 2 жыл бұрын

Crappy job to do on the best of days, but the sub zero temps really suck. Great hard working crew.👍

@StevenCasper 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed you video. Stay warm here in Saskatchewan we've had a bit of a break in the cold but last night -20 could be worse.

@TimMcArdle 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! Yeah that's a bit extreme! Thank you and you do the same!

@NilsKall 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you have reflective clothes, looks more professional. That weather is to cold to work in but I guess you don’t get to choose.

@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103 6 ай бұрын

I’d love to see how they tie utilities mainly sewer water and gas for a new neighborhood let’s say 100+homes

@debbieandmarkhoward2644 2 жыл бұрын

You guys earn your money.

@darrenpatrick6578 6 ай бұрын

I like to put nuts down on band clamps in case there mite be future digging in that local.

@Lyricyst28 6 ай бұрын

crush and run stone? which stone mix do you prefer?

@alexmartins9354 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations, post more video, Thank.

@um8440 Жыл бұрын

That look like a temp clamp, are you guys going back to get it again with a permanent one?

@Bugsey35 29 күн бұрын

No, need. A stainless steel full circle clamp will outlast the pipe on either side of it.

@marcoflores8004 Жыл бұрын

cmon fellas help pump the water out for the guy in the hole

@garylyon2867 6 ай бұрын

Where is this location?

@imanimoore5615 Жыл бұрын

Where do i 1 of those things u guys use to find the mains

@tombo552001 Жыл бұрын

Are you talking about prod rod

@cdqa68 2 жыл бұрын

I heard you say "A hole" was there another one you guys were working on or just the one full of water?

@dougi1967 3 ай бұрын

Ahaha!

@BIGRob19861 Жыл бұрын

I am starting my new position soon doing the same thing definitely need to get my class b for the dump truck within 90 days any pointers?

@TimMcArdle Жыл бұрын

Don't panic! It's just water. Lol. Watch, pay attention and ask questions.

@tombo552001 Жыл бұрын

@@TimMcArdle Also you will still be learning 20 years from now.

@lukegregorymusic7337 Ай бұрын

Do you ever hydroexcavate these?

@TimMcArdle Ай бұрын

We have access to vac trucks but generally don't have too much in the way so we just dig. We will pothole stuff if needed with our little vac trailer sometimes as well.

@debbieandmarkhoward2644 2 жыл бұрын

Brrrr

@imanimoore5615 Жыл бұрын

What u call that belt thst cleans the pipe

@TimMcArdle Жыл бұрын

Don't know it's official name but we call it a chain cleaner. Just metal flaps on links.

@Newtronbomb Жыл бұрын

It’s a pipe descaler. Nice job. Great video.

@shadowfox7619 7 ай бұрын

I called it a shoe shine 😂