Chuck, Interesting idea. Does this scale up to long distances like
blowing does? Water seems like it would have a lot more resistance in
a mile of 1.25" pipe but perhaps with 200psi behind it that's no
issue?
On Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 3:46 PM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
>
> Right, they are always full of water.
> I made a proofing dart with a cup seal at the end.
> 20 GPM 200 PSI moves it along at about 5 feet per second. The pump was
> remarkably cheap to build.
>
> The cable or mule tape is buoyant so that reduces friction and the water does
> too. I have read about this for years but never tried it.
>
> From: TJ Trout
> Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 1:37 PM
> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] corrugated conduit
>
> Underground condit gets filled with water from condensation anyway, so I'm
> sure he doesn't clean it out. I'm assuming he's using a dart and pushing it
> with water to pull cable in?
>
> On Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 12:34 PM Bill Prince <part15...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I don't understand how that works (with water). Seems like it would be a
>> pain to get it out? or do you just leave it in there?
>>
>>
>> bp
>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
>>
>> On 11/8/2021 11:59 AM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote:
>> > Cheap is a selling point for me. We have started to put stuff down
>> > conduit with water rather than air. So far it is much better than air.
>> >
>> > -----Original Message----- From: Chris Fabien
>> > Sent: Monday, November 8, 2021 10:33 AM
>> > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
>> > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] corrugated conduit
>> >
>> > I would just use normal duct of whatever size is appropriate . That
>> > just doesn't look as sturdy as solid wall of plastic. Looks like being
>> > more flexible is the key selling point.
>> >
>> > On Thu, Nov 4, 2021 at 7:02 PM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >>
>> >> No, not smurf tube. It is corrugated micro duct.
>> >>
>> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>
>> >> On Nov 4, 2021, at 4:02 PM, Josh Luthman
>> >> <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> The cheap stuff from Home Depot? That sounds like a nightmare.
>> >>
>> >> Josh Luthman
>> >> 24/7 Help Desk: 937-552-2340
>> >> Direct: 937-552-2343
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>> >> Suite 1337
>> >> Troy, OH 45373
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Thu, Nov 4, 2021 at 4:08 PM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> There is HDPE versions that are designed for direct burial.
>> >>>
>> >>> From: Bill Prince
>> >>> Sent: Thursday, November 4, 2021 2:04 PM
>> >>> To: af@af.afmug.com
>> >>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] corrugated conduit
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> That orange stuff? I would not think it is outdoor rated, nor would
>> >>> it hold up if buried.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> bp
>> >>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
>> >>>
>> >>> On 11/4/2021 12:56 PM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Conduit. Like 1/2” corrugated microduct.
>> >>>
>> >>> From: Bill Prince
>> >>> Sent: Thursday, November 4, 2021 1:41 PM
>> >>> To: af@af.afmug.com
>> >>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] corrugated conduit
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> You talking about conduit or culvert?
>> >>>
>> >>> We replaced all of our old corrugated (galvanized) culvert(s) with
>> >>> the plastic stuff that's corrugated on the outside and smooth wall
>> >>> on the inside. Way better stuff because it doesn't trap stuff.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> bp
>> >>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
>> >>>
>> >>> On 11/4/2021 12:30 PM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Anyone have any opinions about using cheap corrugated conduit for
>> >>> areas where the ditch is already open?
>> >>> I have never used it. I worry it is not terribly strong and you
>> >>> probably can’t blow it.
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