This project has certainly been a challenge!!! More digging.......Richard stands up and reaches in , sometimes 3 ft , to dig out the sand. The walls are really starting to get very fragile. Richard fell into one of the massive holes he was preparing for the freeze hydrants, the side gave way when he stepped too close and knocked the wind out of him .
I have found that sitting on the ground has worked better for me, using my leg for leverage and my arms for strength.
Here is the start of the hydrant holes where we placed a cinder block down surrounded by gravel, then drove a T-post to support the hydrant while we place and fill it in.
Covering the gravel with tar paper will insure that sand will not seep down and fill in the drain area.
For the electrical lines , we placed the conduit on the ground to make sure we would place it with the correct angle and length. We measured and marked the pieces to make sure it all went together in the ditch correctly.
Then we pulled the wire through each piece one at a time, then glued each piece in place.
And to add to the excitement, the pump in our well went out. We were without water for a week in 100 degree heat!! Luckly it was under warranty..... I guess it was the luck of the draw!!
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