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Dig Trench and Prepare Ground

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Tire Water Tank Install | Simple Start to Finish Tutorial for Your Farm

What happens here

First, use a trencher or shovel to dig a trench from the water source to the location of the tire tank, and a separate trench for the drain line. The video shows an aerial view of an extensive trench network across the field. Then, at the designated tank location, excavate and level a circular area larger than the tire. Spread a layer of rock dust (also referred to as 'screenings' or 'granite sand') over this leveled area and compact it thoroughly using a tamper. This provides a stable and firm foundation for the heavy tire and concrete base. Ensure the area around the base is also prepared to manage water runoff from the tank.

Goal: Dig a trench for the water supply line and drain, then prepare a level, compacted base of rock dust for the tire tank.

Tools and materials

  • Rake
  • Skid Steer Loader (optional)
  • Tamper
  • Trencher / Shovel
  • Rock Dust (Screenings / Granite Sand)

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water. Uh, what we have are several thought processes at work here. So, we have to be able to drain this tank. And the way we're going to build this is we're going to put rock dust or screenings down right here. We're going to tamp all this stuff down. We're going to lay the tank over in there. There going to be two plumbing fixtures that come up into this tank. One is a drain, the other is a valve, and we're using a Joby valve. I'll uh post links to all

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