ᐅ Conduits on the Property – Any Ideas? – It’s Not Too Late Yet :)
Created on: 24 Apr 2019 13:15
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EdStark
Hello house building enthusiasts,
My civil engineer is starting the groundwork now (gravel slab for the house and garage). Since he is making the gravel slab up to the property boundary, I’m concerned it might be tight for running electrical cable to the front and back gardens. Additionally, I’m planning an irrigation system, and the water hoses will need to be routed accordingly.
Would it make sense to have the civil engineer install conduits directly, so I can later lay underground electrical cables and PE water pipes without having to dig again? I’m thinking especially about areas without topsoil cover, like the garage and driveway.
Do you have any other tips on what I could implement at this stage?
The house is built without a basement, and the garage has strip foundations without a slab.
Thank you all.
My civil engineer is starting the groundwork now (gravel slab for the house and garage). Since he is making the gravel slab up to the property boundary, I’m concerned it might be tight for running electrical cable to the front and back gardens. Additionally, I’m planning an irrigation system, and the water hoses will need to be routed accordingly.
Would it make sense to have the civil engineer install conduits directly, so I can later lay underground electrical cables and PE water pipes without having to dig again? I’m thinking especially about areas without topsoil cover, like the garage and driveway.
Do you have any other tips on what I could implement at this stage?
The house is built without a basement, and the garage has strip foundations without a slab.
Thank you all.
Bury the pipes immediately. The supply line doesn’t run right at the edge, so later you only need to dig up about one meter (3 feet) for the sprinkler. Where you can estimate better, install the sprinkler housings right away. It won’t get easier than this for a new system.
In spots where you are completely unsure or want to leave reserve circuits, just let the pipe come out of the ground about one meter (3 feet) at the likely spot and put an end cap on it.
Especially for a new lawn installation, irrigation is a great help.
In spots where you are completely unsure or want to leave reserve circuits, just let the pipe come out of the ground about one meter (3 feet) at the likely spot and put an end cap on it.
Especially for a new lawn installation, irrigation is a great help.
One more question about the fittings: which ones would you recommend, and is there a planner or guide available that shows what is needed? Specifically, how do I connect PE pipe to a PRS40 housing? Do I need a 90° fitting and additional hose? How are the fittings from Unidelta?
/EDIT
I found an instruction manual, but apparently you’re not allowed to link it here (who knows why). So other beginners are out of luck :-/ Is there another forum where discussions are more open?
What is your opinion on the installation kits, meaning the sets that include housing, hose, T-piece, and seals (like those available from DVS)?
/EDIT
I found an instruction manual, but apparently you’re not allowed to link it here (who knows why). So other beginners are out of luck :-/ Is there another forum where discussions are more open?
What is your opinion on the installation kits, meaning the sets that include housing, hose, T-piece, and seals (like those available from DVS)?