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Dig Second Utility Trench (Gas) and Prepare for Connections

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What happens here

Once the first trench is complete, carefully reposition the trencher to begin excavating the second utility trench, in this case for the gas line. Follow the same operating procedure as for the first trench, maintaining proper depth and alignment according to your plan. The video also shows a worker manually shoveling near the house foundation to create a clean and precise entry point for the utility lines. After the trench is dug, a yellow gas line pipe is shown being pulled and laid into the trench, demonstrating the immediate next step after excavation.

Goal: Dig a second trench for gas utility and begin laying the pipe.

Tools and materials

  • Ditch Witch C16X Trencher Ditch Witch — Digging the second trench
  • Gas Line Pipe — The utility line being installed
  • Shovel — Manually clearing soil at connection points near the foundation