64 Technology Way SE, Calgary
(403) 228-3421

San or storm SDR line

Steps you will see in the video:

  1. work with excavator operator to cut trench 4tinches below the invert of pipe for gravel bedding
  2. place gravel bedding to grade with laser
  3. clean the bell end of the pipe with a towel or rag
  4. lube the rubber and clear the end of the pipe to ensure no gravel gets inside the bell end
  5. lower pipe into trench and clean spigot end
  6. make sure the burry line is visible (if not visible measure and mark your own line)
  7. insert the spigot end of the pipe into the bell end
  8. make sure the pipe is lying flat on the bedding (adjust bedding if needed)
  9. spin pipe in position to find the natural bow in the pipe and make sure the bow is horizontal to the bedding
  10. place push bar in front of bell end of the pipe and pound bar into place
  11. place 2×4 between the bar and the pipe to prevent the bar from damaging the pipe
  12. install the pipe to the burry line
  13. chack grade with laser and hand level
  14. ask foreman or topman for a shot on the grade to confirm elevation is correct
  15. mark pipe count on top of the pipe

Start Course
Level: Easy
Teacher: North Star