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Backfill Trench with Sand

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Installing Pex Water Main Line...Part 2

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What happens here

Once all connections are verified to be leak-free and the water supply is restored, carefully backfill the trench. Start by laying a generous layer of sand directly around and over the PEX pipe. This sand layer acts as a protective buffer, preventing any sharp rocks or debris from puncturing the PEX tubing. It also provides a more stable bedding for the pipe, reducing stress from ground movement. After the sand layer, the rest of the excavated soil can be used to fill the trench.

Goal: Begin backfilling the trench with a layer of sand to protect the PEX pipe from sharp objects and ground movement.

Tools and materials

  • Shovel/Spade
  • Sand N/A

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he's flown pretty good over there good to go now it's just backfill time he's got a bit more sand he's gonna pack it down with sand and then so Gil put some sand below the pipe and then filled sand over the pipe that way in no sharp rocks no anything are gonna puncture our PEX line and we're not going to have some issue when burying right he's not going to have too much issue because he's hand burying everything anyway but better safe than sorry PEX makes for a really simple main water service replacement right after a hole's dog it doesn't take that long to get your water back up and hooked up

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