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Originally Posted by ishoot308
Does anyone know who I would call to have an underground pvc pipe blown out?
This pipe is meant for utility cables, phone, cable, etc. The 4" pipe comes up on the side of my house and goes under my driveway to my neighbors land where the utility lines come in from. One side of the pipe was not covered well so I am certain water has infiltrated and I need to get it out before I can run a cable line through. The pipe is about 150' in length.
I guess I need someone who has a large commercial air compressor and know there are people who specialize in this but have know idea who to call.
I am in Gilford so any recommendations in the area would be helpful.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Dan
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With the conduit firmly held in place by the earth surrounding it, it should not move, although, you mentioned getting a commercial size air compressor. Not knowing how much pressure would be forced in to the conduit, I don't know if it would be possible to blow a coupling apart. Yes they should be glued, but I can hear the operator saying, "Darn it's cold out here, let's blow this crap out and get out of hear. Crank the pressure all the way up." PVC pipe does get bridle in the cold.
If you know the path the conduit takes, you could cover the affected area with insulating blankets( look like big thick fluffy tarps). You would need to push an electricians snake in the pipe and locate how far in the blockage is.
Let us know how you make out. Good Luck!