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.
I really like using the connection sets from DVS with blulock. As mentioned, apply some Teflon tape on the threads.
The T-piece is very practical. Just cut and insert the sprinkler in between...
I have had very good experiences with the Unidelta fittings. Cut the hose, slide the compression nut and other parts onto the hose, push the hose fully onto the fitting, and then tighten it securely with pliers or hooks.
How many fittings and which types you need depends on your installation. It’s better to buy more...
When planning the distribution box, make sure to include elbows. This makes routing the outlets easier. You will also need at least one end cap per line. Just think it through carefully. It’s not rocket science.
The T-piece is very practical. Just cut and insert the sprinkler in between...
I have had very good experiences with the Unidelta fittings. Cut the hose, slide the compression nut and other parts onto the hose, push the hose fully onto the fitting, and then tighten it securely with pliers or hooks.
How many fittings and which types you need depends on your installation. It’s better to buy more...
When planning the distribution box, make sure to include elbows. This makes routing the outlets easier. You will also need at least one end cap per line. Just think it through carefully. It’s not rocket science.
If nothing else is specified, it’s probably the most affordable option. So, 10 cm (4 inches) riser and no pressure-regulated housing.
But if in doubt, just send an email or call. The responses are relatively quick.
I get the impression that the offer from dvs is very well thought out and provides very good sets even for ambitious DIYers. However, they are, of course, not exactly cheap.
I have a fairly large property and therefore need larger quantities of everything. In that case, it does make a difference if one part costs 2€ less. And for some parts, the price differences are quite significant.
I have now ordered almost everything in individual parts and am assembling everything myself. (Valve boxes, for example) are much cheaper this way for me, and I can also customize the assembly.
My time expenditure is naturally somewhat higher because of this.
But if in doubt, just send an email or call. The responses are relatively quick.
I get the impression that the offer from dvs is very well thought out and provides very good sets even for ambitious DIYers. However, they are, of course, not exactly cheap.
I have a fairly large property and therefore need larger quantities of everything. In that case, it does make a difference if one part costs 2€ less. And for some parts, the price differences are quite significant.
I have now ordered almost everything in individual parts and am assembling everything myself. (Valve boxes, for example) are much cheaper this way for me, and I can also customize the assembly.
My time expenditure is naturally somewhat higher because of this.
I am currently planning for just 8 MP rotors + drip irrigation + 2 water outlets (probably the ones from Gardena). The sets are convenient for me since I don’t have much time. I am still uncertain about the time required for the valve box—can anyone share some insights? How many hours does installing a 6/8 valve box typically take?