Day lighting is the term for exposing utility lines to daylight for the purpose of verifying the exact depth and location of the lines. This is primarily done to avoid hitting these lines with heavy equipment when doing construction in the area. Fast Traditional Method Traditionally, these lines were dug out by hand. This is a slow…
From time to time underground pipes should be examined for cracks and damage. It is impossible to see what is going on underneath the soil, but also very important to know for proper maintenance and upkeep. Therefore a method of revealing these buried pipes to the daylight, otherwise known as “daylighting”, is commonly used. In the…
What are the benefits of using hydrovac over traditional forms of excavation? Is there a more cost-effective option? Which type of excavation is better? Is there a benefit of using hydrovac over the tried and true method? We hope to lay some of these questions to rest for you with a side-by-side comparison of the…
Just like any other work environment, vacuum excavation involves several hazards that can affect those within a particular workstation in one way or another. For that reason, it is important to take all the safety precautions that will ensure a safer working environment for all when undertaking tasks of this nature. Here are some safety…
We are already a couple of months into 2017, but even as Christmas has passed us by, the spirit of the season lives on into a bright, new year of wonder. From enjoying time away from the daily grind to holding fast to the joy we got to see spread across their faces on Christmas morning, we were right there along with you – just like…
Hydro Vacuum excavation is the process of using water to safely uncover ground utilities. High pressured water breaks up the dirt while a large high-powered vacuum sucks it out to reveal utilities. Vacuum excavation can dig a deep hole with precision in a slight fraction of the time it takes an experienced person to dig by hand….
In order to prevent catastrophic injury and interruptions of service, electricity must be handled safely. Contractors have learned to set aside certain excavation methods in lieu of others. Hydro Excavation is a preferred excavation method around buried, electrical lines. It involves training pressurized water in designated areas. The force of the water safely dislodges any movable materials that may be…
What is a hydrovac truck? A hydrovac truck is a truck mounted unit and tank designed to dig whatever needs to be excavated with high pressure water. After the water is blasted into the digging area, an attached a pump unit sucks up all of the slurry (dirt and water mix) and sends it to…
Hydro excavation, known as hydrovac, is a non-destructive way to dig and excavate an area. It utilizes a combination of water and vacuuming to clear away dirt and sludge. Hydrovac is a highly precise system that allows a strong force of water to be directed at a location via a handheld wand. The pressure from…
If you are potholing to locate utilities or beginning excavation for new construction the most environmentally friendly, safe way to do this is hydro excavating. Any large movement of soil in today’s highly industrialized environment can produce problems. The ability of hydro excavation methods to establish access for a necessary facility and waste management connections without…