Test and Backfill Repaired Trench
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Not The Start We Hoped For - We Broke The Water Main
What happens here
Following the installation of the new fitting, the main water supply was turned back on by the town services to pressurize the line and check for any leaks at the repair site. After confirming a successful, watertight repair, the excavated trench was backfilled with the removed soil. The narrator emphasizes the smooth resolution of what could have been a much larger problem, allowing the deck construction to continue.
Goal: Once the repair was complete, the main water supply was reactivated to test the new fitting for leaks. After confirming the repair was successful, the trench was backfilled.
Tools and materials
- CAT 302 Mini-Excavator
- Shovels