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TRIC Training Log: 08-04-04

Client: Acme Plumbing, Salinas, CAJob: Pacific Grove residence, house to sewer main at curb

Pull: 60’ / upstream / 4” SDR11 / bursting 4” VCP & Orangeburg

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We at TRIC Tools have specific requirements for the use and maintenance of our equipment with regard to safety and

efficiency on the job. Our written and verbal recommendations coincide with safety regulations set by

local, state, and national government agencies. Our clients may have standards over and above industry regulations. However, the safety equipment, apparel, and operating

procedures demonstrated by our clients in this presentation may or may not comply with above mentioned government

regulations.

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Entry: Property line, soft shoulder, relatively shallow. Note gas line to right of sewer.

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Initial guidance: Always monitor entry of bursting head, and assist if necessary.

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Operator’s ideal position: Close enough to clearly see hydraulic action and pressure gauge, while being completely out of pulling pit when system is under

tension.

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Traffic flow: After the first few feet are pulled into the ground, pipe can be flexed to a convenient position out of the path of vehicles and pedestrians.

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Pipe patrol: In this case, workers were on hand at street during entire pull, watching for traffic and making way as necessary.

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Easy pull, much harder dig: Even with a relatively short distance and simple landscaping, trenchless replacement almost always wins over digging.

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Bumping: After bursting head is free, his particular length of pipe (sixty straight feet) is easy to coax along, even with a small hand mallet!

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However, the best tool for the job is a 12 to 16 pound sledge hammer.

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Finishing touches: Cleanup and even replanting is done in minutes at pulling end.

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Property line: Back to normal almost as quickly!