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Post by bill9068 on Feb 24, 2020 11:05:08 GMT -5
Anyone have any ideas on how to open up a culvert under my road packed with rock and sand? I’ve tried my backhoe with a thumb and ran a 10 ft piece of pipe back and forth but it’s further in there and if I can break through I’m going to run a chain in and run a rolled piece of chain link fence to pull through. The culvert is 14 inch concrete pipe with water on one end so I can’t get a look in it. Short of cutting a 10” tree and running through I’m out of ideas. Thought of calling the local volunteer fire department and making a donation if they pressure wash it but haven’t got there yet or sure if they would. Any ideas?
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Post by deadeer on Feb 24, 2020 11:18:31 GMT -5
What about a telephone pole or piece of box steel? First things that came to mind. Good luck.
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Post by greghopper on Feb 24, 2020 11:34:01 GMT -5
Heavy Duty electrical powered snake or a power washer with the tip on end of hose tie to long rod and run into pipe!
You also call county highway for help!
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Post by moose1am on Feb 24, 2020 11:39:46 GMT -5
We called roto rooter and they opened up the drain that ran under our gravel driveway. Gravel, mud and grass trimmings had the 12" diameter pipe all clogged up. Water backed up and then went out into the roadway at times of heavy rains.
You might see if the county highway dept can help you. I was afraid that we would have to dig up the pipe and driveway and install a new bigger pipe.
remember that the top half of a pipe is not carrying any water unless the pipe fills all the way up to the top of the pipe on the inside of the pipe. Most of the time the water only runs in the bottom half of a pipe.
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Post by jman46151 on Feb 24, 2020 12:12:42 GMT -5
Heavy Duty electrical powered snake or a power washer with the tip on end of hose tie to long rod and run into pipe! You also call county highway for help! I was going to suggest a hose with a higher pressure tip/nozzle if you wanted to try it DIY. |
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Post by steiny on Feb 24, 2020 16:01:14 GMT -5
I like the idea of high pressure water.
Would be great if you could get your local VFD to do that.
When you do get it cleaned, might be a good idea to get a grate over the ends to prevent future plugging.
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Post by featherduster on Feb 24, 2020 16:09:52 GMT -5
Is it a public road, does it cause flooding if so approach your county drainage board and or your county highway dept.
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Post by freedomhunter on Feb 24, 2020 16:51:08 GMT -5
Probably compromised and needs replaced. HDPE is a better pipe and not as expensive as rcp
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Feb 24, 2020 16:57:45 GMT -5
I’d throw a bottle of thrift in there after trying a big broadhead on a big arrow.
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Post by duff on Feb 24, 2020 18:33:09 GMT -5
Big plunger!
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Post by HighCotton on Feb 24, 2020 19:34:28 GMT -5
I’d throw a bottle of thrift in there after trying a big broadhead on a big arrow. Hey! I resemble that comment!!  |
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Post by deadeer on Feb 24, 2020 21:13:08 GMT -5
Can't believe I am the first to say it... TANNERITE, lol
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Post by deadeer on Feb 24, 2020 21:13:18 GMT -5
Can't believe I am the first to say it... TANNERITE, lol
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Post by deadeer on Feb 24, 2020 21:13:29 GMT -5
Can't believe I am the first to say it... TANNERITE, lol
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Post by deadeer on Feb 24, 2020 21:14:27 GMT -5
Wow, 3 kabooms in a row! Nice.
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Post by scrub-buster on Feb 24, 2020 21:51:24 GMT -5
A vactor/jet truck could probably get it but you'd have to pay for that.
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Post by greghopper on Feb 24, 2020 21:53:42 GMT -5
Can't believe I am the first to say it... TANNERITE, lol Try propane... more bang for your buck!😊 |
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Post by omegahunter on Feb 25, 2020 8:41:32 GMT -5
Public road or private drive? That will determine mostly how it is handled.
Public road pipe clogged should be called in and they probably would not want you trying to clear it anyway.
Sometimes the public road maintenance will work with you on a private drive pipe issue if you ask. Sometimes!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2020 9:03:13 GMT -5
This is how I would try it. Take a 4 x 4 x 10 (x) long and then mount a longer rebar along the top of the 4 x 4, but have the rebar in loops to hold in place, but slightly loose. Might use a long nails and bend it over the rebar. Then use heavy hammer and pound the rebar through the crap. It will make small holes through it. Move it around and do this in a couple places. Then try to ram the like a 2 x 2 through then 4 x 4 through it. Start small holes then bigger holes. Then use high pressure water to clean out the loose crap. A little MacGyver approach.
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Post by 36fan on Feb 25, 2020 9:25:43 GMT -5
Can't believe I am the first to say it... TANNERITE, lol Try propane... more bang for your buck!😊 Dynamite! |
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