Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

On Sep 3, 6:57 am, Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:
Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

Around these parts we use 1 inch typek copper tube 4 ft down this is
scaled back to 1/2 at the meter. if not sure check your municipality.

"Raleigh_3_Speed" wrote in message
ps.com...
Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete


You are not qualified to do the job. If you were, you'd not be asking code
questions on a newsgroup. As for the depth, that will vary depending if
you are in the cold north or temperate south. What the owner says is code
has nothing to do with the real code. If you can't figure out how long it
will take to trench it looking at the job, how do you expect us to do so?

Move on to things you know or get some experienced help so you can learn
properly.

Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:
....
Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe


That existing 3-ft depth would make a lot more sense -- it better be an
awfully warm winter climate for 18".

--

On Sep 3, 7:38 am, dpb wrote:
Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:

...

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

That existing 3-ft depth would make a lot more sense -- it better be an
awfully warm winter climate for 18".

--

Do you have a foundation it has to come in under it I think as Edwin
was saying get a plunber as one there is more to it then sh-- flows
downhill

What'd be the point of having it 1/2" at the beginning? You might just as
well run 1/2" all the way.

s


"jim" wrote in message
ps.com...

Around these parts we use 1 inch typek copper tube 4 ft down this is
scaled back to 1/2 at the meter. if not sure check your municipality.

HAving just had it done in June:
60 feet of 1 inch pex (blue plastic), new pressure tank, new
fittings(brass), new power line to well. rough refill of holes (owner
responsible for finished grade and reseeding of lawn). Took 2 guys 6 hrs.
Could have been done faster but I specified minimal disturbance of
landscaping. $3000. Northwest burbs of Chicago. OLd line was down about 3
ft. The guy said that it really needed to be a 4 ft.


"Raleigh_3_Speed" wrote in message
ps.com...
Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

On Sep 3, 7:57 am, Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:
Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

Not all that difficult. You might be able to leave the stones and slab
in place and use the old copper to pull the new through. The fitting
is usually 3/4 npt going into the curb stop and 3/4 compression coming
out ( assuming you are running soft copper 3/4"
Go the full 36" you won't regret it, les liklihood of accidental
damage or a freeze up in a hard winter.

On Sep 3, 7:34 am, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:
"Raleigh_3_Speed" wrote in message

ps.com...



Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

You are not qualified to do the job. If you were, you'd not be asking code
questions on a newsgroup. As for the depth, that will vary depending if
you are in the cold north or temperate south. What the owner says is code
has nothing to do with the real code. If you can't figure out how long it
will take to trench it looking at the job, how do you expect us to do so?

Move on to things you know or get some experienced help so you can learn
properly.


If you can't say anthing positive, you should post.

On Sep 3, 7:47 am, jim wrote:
On Sep 3, 7:38 am, dpb wrote:

Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:

...

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

That existing 3-ft depth would make a lot more sense -- it better be an
awfully warm winter climate for 18".

--

Do you have a foundation it has to come in under it I think as Edwin
was saying get a plunber as one there is more to it then sh-- flows
downhill

Thanks.

This is a drinking water line.

On Sep 3, 9:53 am, "jmagerl" wrote:
HAving just had it done in June:
60 feet of 1 inch pex (blue plastic), new pressure tank, new
fittings(brass), new power line to well. rough refill of holes (owner
responsible for finished grade and reseeding of lawn). Took 2 guys 6 hrs.
Could have been done faster but I specified minimal disturbance of
landscaping. $3000. Northwest burbs of Chicago. OLd line was down about 3
ft. The guy said that it really needed to be a 4 ft.

"Raleigh_3_Speed" wrote in message

ps.com...

Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

Thanks a lot for all the details. I was thinking around $4000 - $5000
for doing it myself using
a trencher.

On Sep 3, 10:07 am, beecrofter wrote:
On Sep 3, 7:57 am, Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:



Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

Not all that difficult. You might be able to leave the stones and slab
in place and use the old copper to pull the new through. The fitting
is usually 3/4 npt going into the curb stop and 3/4 compression coming
out ( assuming you are running soft copper 3/4"
Go the full 36" you won't regret it, les liklihood of accidental
damage or a freeze up in a hard winter.


Thanks.

It's in Houston, not much chance of any long term freezes here, but
will use full depth of
trencher.

"Raleigh_3_Speed" wrote in message

Move on to things you know or get some experienced help so you can learn
properly.


If you can't say anthing positive, you should post.



I did say something positive. I did post (but I think you meant to say
"not" post).

IMO, it sounds like you are getting in over your head. The best advice I
can give in a situation like this is to just STOP and not do it. We all
have limits and judging by your questions, I think you have reached them.
Please report back if you take on the job; we'd like to know how you make
out.

Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:

It's in Houston, not much chance of any long term freezes here, but
will use full depth of
trencher.

Don't put it so deep it can't be found with a metal detector...

On Sep 3, 12:48 pm, Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:
On Sep 3, 9:53 am, "jmagerl" wrote:





HAving just had it done in June:
60 feet of 1 inch pex (blue plastic), new pressure tank, new
fittings(brass), new power line to well. rough refill of holes (owner
responsible for finished grade and reseeding of lawn). Took 2 guys 6 hrs.
Could have been done faster but I specified minimal disturbance of
landscaping. $3000. Northwest burbs of Chicago. OLd line was down about 3
ft. The guy said that it really needed to be a 4 ft.

"Raleigh_3_Speed" wrote in message

ups.com...

Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

Thanks a lot for all the details. I was thinking around $4000 - $5000
for doing it myself using
a trencher.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

It should be well under that. If all you are doing is replacing the
line you are only looking at the cost of the pipe and rental on the
ditch witch. I haven't done that work in many years but back then I
would have estimated my cost at few hundred dollars. Of course if you
contract it, that is a different story.

Question: Why are _you_ doing it? The owner is the one who should be
taking care of it.

Harry K

On Sep 3, 8:29 pm, Harry K wrote:
On Sep 3, 12:48 pm, Raleigh_3_Speed wrote:



On Sep 3, 9:53 am, "jmagerl" wrote:

HAving just had it done in June:
60 feet of 1 inch pex (blue plastic), new pressure tank, new
fittings(brass), new power line to well. rough refill of holes (owner
responsible for finished grade and reseeding of lawn). Took 2 guys 6 hrs.
Could have been done faster but I specified minimal disturbance of
landscaping. $3000. Northwest burbs of Chicago. OLd line was down about 3
ft. The guy said that it really needed to be a 4 ft.

"Raleigh_3_Speed" wrote in message

ups.com...

Any input would be appreciated, especially on how long this job might
take and
what kind of connection would be at the water meter side.

Thanks.

I am working on a bid for replacing a water line from the house to the
water meter.

62 feet

Require rental of "ditch witch", existing line is 3 feet deep

Owner says code requires only 18 inches deep with copper pipe

10 of those feet would require removal of stepping stones and small
pieces of concrete

Thanks a lot for all the details. I was thinking around $4000 - $5000
for doing it myself using
a trencher.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

It should be well under that. If all you are doing is replacing the
line you are only looking at the cost of the pipe and rental on the
ditch witch. I haven't done that work in many years but back then I
would have estimated my cost at few hundred dollars. Of course if you
contract it, that is a different story.

Question: Why are _you_ doing it? The owner is the one who should be
taking care of it.

Harry K

I gave a bid of $4000 dollars.

It's a fair bid because there are some pieces of concrete I will have
to remove, plus work
in the high heat and humidity.

Plus when you get into the job, you never know what you'll find.

I am a technical writer and chemical lab technician who is looking for
work.

I have had my own business doing home remodeling and repair for about
5 years now.
I enjoy the work, it's always interesting.

Customers can be cranky sometimes though. :-)