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04-20-09, 11:29 AM

buzcar

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PVC irrigation line under concrete walk

I plan to add a new zone to my irrigation system in Central Florida. To do so I need to run a PVC pipe under a 4' concrete walk. Can anyone explain the procedure to do so? I know it involves using water pressure but I'm not quite sure how it's done!

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04-20-09, 01:47 PM

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Hi Buzcar,

There are different ways to do this.
http://www.askthebuilder.com/524_Tun...riveways.shtml
http://www.renovation-headquarters.c...tal-boring.htm

There are also products you can purchase and possibly rent.
https://www.evergreensprinklers.com/...60&page=2&js=n
http://www.bulletmole.com/

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Thanks Newt....I really appreciate your quick response....buzcar

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Be careful when doing so--if you remove too much soil the sidewalk will crack and sink and then the city will figure out what happened.

Use a pipe 1 size above the one you want to pound through. Once you do, use it as a sleeve for the pipe you want to actually use.

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