Can this duct hold 200 psi?
On Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 7:50 AM Chris Fabien <ch...@lakenetmi.com> wrote:
> 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
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> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> 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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