On Aug 24, 4:30*pm, "SteveB" wrote:
I was blessed with about 800' of 2.5" underground pvc, which I intend to use
to run power to my shop area, about 150' from the house. *My ground is all
blowsand mixed with lava rocks from fist sized to Volkswagen sized. *I do
have a trencher, but after using it in other areas of my property, have
little faith or expectations for it other than it breaking another tooth.
Is it that important to have this buried that deep, or that it have a grade?
I will run sweeps up so that it is above ground by at least 3' at the
vertical. *I intend to put two in the same ditch in case I ever want to run
other lines. * As I understand it, Red Hot Blue Glue is good for this pipe.

Any caveats or suggestions?

Steve

I had one like that run a few years ago, we got by with a big ride on
trencher with rock chain except for a bout 50' where the backhoe was
required. The depth depends on the activities anticipated. I farm, so
3' would be a bare minimum, or risk snagging it with a chisel plow or
something. we went more like 41/2- 5', I'd have to use the auger or
backhoe to hit that. So long as you keep it well marked, it could be
shallow unless local codes say otherwise.