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I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as possible.
The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
there will be some.
Any brighter ideas?
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The art of digging a hole
Started by Guest_Bill Stock_*, Jun 10 2007 10:21 PM
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#2 Guest_San Diego Joe_*
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Posted 10 June 2007 - 11:05 PM
"Bill Stock" wrote:
> I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
> too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
> using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as possible.
> The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
> there will be some.
>
> Any brighter ideas?
>
I would rent a small backhoe. I used one to dig my pond. It was able to get
through a 5' side yard and dug like crazy. Plus, it fed my testosterone
habit
San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
> I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
> too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
> using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as possible.
> The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
> there will be some.
>
> Any brighter ideas?
>
I would rent a small backhoe. I used one to dig my pond. It was able to get
through a 5' side yard and dug like crazy. Plus, it fed my testosterone
habit
San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
#3 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 11 June 2007 - 03:59 AM
On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:21:31 CST, "Bill Stock" <me7@privacy.net> wrote:
>I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
>too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
>using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as possible.
>The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
>there will be some.
>
>Any brighter ideas?
If SD Joe's idea doesn't work for you, my guys have this special ditching
shovel, http://www.ames.com/...s/Shovels_1.pdf 3rd picture as you
scroll down shovel H or I. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
>I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
>too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
>using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as possible.
>The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
>there will be some.
>
>Any brighter ideas?
If SD Joe's idea doesn't work for you, my guys have this special ditching
shovel, http://www.ames.com/...s/Shovels_1.pdf 3rd picture as you
scroll down shovel H or I. ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
#4 Guest_Hal_*
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Posted 12 June 2007 - 03:14 PM
On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:21:31 CST, "Bill Stock" <me7@privacy.net>
wrote:
>I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
>too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
>using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as possible.
>The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
>there will be some.
>
>Any brighter ideas?
Take your time if you do it by hand. I took several days digging a
hole for three barrels, over 6' long and 2' wide allowing me to get
into the hole with a mattock for loosening the clay. You mention
slippage, I don't have permafrost here and didn't have any
shifting/slippage after filling. Four inch PVC pipe and bulkheads
that connect the barrels probably helped, since they are pretty
stout.
Regards,
Hal
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>I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
>too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
>using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as possible.
>The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
>there will be some.
>
>Any brighter ideas?
Take your time if you do it by hand. I took several days digging a
hole for three barrels, over 6' long and 2' wide allowing me to get
into the hole with a mattock for loosening the clay. You mention
slippage, I don't have permafrost here and didn't have any
shifting/slippage after filling. Four inch PVC pipe and bulkheads
that connect the barrels probably helped, since they are pretty
stout.
Regards,
Hal
#5 Guest_Bill Stock_*
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Posted 13 June 2007 - 01:22 AM
"Hal" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:21:31 CST, "Bill Stock" <me7@privacy.net>
> wrote:
>
>>I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
>>too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
>>using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as
>>possible.
>>The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
>>there will be some.
>>
>>Any brighter ideas?
>
> Take your time if you do it by hand. I took several days digging a
> hole for three barrels, over 6' long and 2' wide allowing me to get
> into the hole with a mattock for loosening the clay. You mention
> slippage, I don't have permafrost here and didn't have any
> shifting/slippage after filling. Four inch PVC pipe and bulkheads
> that connect the barrels probably helped, since they are pretty
> stout.
>
> Regards,
>
> Hal
Thanks Hal.
I just finished digging out a tree (10" double stump) and digging the hole
for my new shed. So sadly, digging is my life this summer.
I was considering putting the barrels in the shed, but it's no where close
to the pond and I want it gravity fed so I can put the pump after the
filter.
news:bq7t639bhceu2otb9lo4n9av4fgc17av17@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:21:31 CST, "Bill Stock" <me7@privacy.net>
> wrote:
>
>>I need to bury two large barrels (36x24) below the ground, but I can't do
>>too much collateral damage while digging the hole. I was thinking about
>>using a post hole digger to try and keep the sides as straight as
>>possible.
>>The soil is hard clay below 1', so I don't expect too much slippage, but
>>there will be some.
>>
>>Any brighter ideas?
>
> Take your time if you do it by hand. I took several days digging a
> hole for three barrels, over 6' long and 2' wide allowing me to get
> into the hole with a mattock for loosening the clay. You mention
> slippage, I don't have permafrost here and didn't have any
> shifting/slippage after filling. Four inch PVC pipe and bulkheads
> that connect the barrels probably helped, since they are pretty
> stout.
>
> Regards,
>
> Hal
Thanks Hal.
I just finished digging out a tree (10" double stump) and digging the hole
for my new shed. So sadly, digging is my life this summer.
I was considering putting the barrels in the shed, but it's no where close
to the pond and I want it gravity fed so I can put the pump after the
filter.
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Posted 17 July 2009 - 04:41 AM
great idea! putting the filter below ground. i've thought of this. putting a ballvalve before the filter, filter below ground, putting pump in the filter as in tank biological filters and running all water to the waterfall. but what about servicing the filter?
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Posted 18 July 2009 - 02:20 AM
roscogruen said:
great idea! putting the filter below ground. i've thought of this. putting a ballvalve before the filter, filter below ground, putting pump in the filter as in tank biological filters and running all water to the waterfall. but what about servicing the filter?
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Posted 19 July 2009 - 10:28 AM
and its requested that we dont post in this forum too!! OOPS.. now im guilty too!!! please forgive us administrator, sir...
theres definately something fishy about this forum!
