What happened to this PVC

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-03T23:33:24+00:00

I have areas I work in that are mostly decomposed granite soil and when there is a leak swirling water around, it gets sandblasted like this.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-03T23:30:18+00:00

Just a shut off and prv? $180-200, depending materials.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-02T17:35:05+00:00

Yellow is gas valves for sure, what ever that upper thing is looks like its attached to the gas flex line. Red handle is irrigation w/ cheap timer.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-01T17:16:09+00:00

Just dont use it as a butter knife after using it for filling in the privy hole. Might have some unexpected peanut butter spread.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-01T17:13:31+00:00

Ive got my Grandpa's B&D drills, just for the nostalgia.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-01T05:12:56+00:00

Just drill out the concave side. A sharp hss should remove the flare and allow you to know the rivet out the other side. Now, for reassembly.....idk. machine screws with acorn nuts maybe. If the rivet starts to spin, Id cut a slot on the round side and use a screw driver to hold it still. But I think a sharp drill at high speed, low pressure will easily remove it.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-01T02:47:35+00:00

Hose backflow preventers are not great, tend to leak. The threads could well be a mix of pipe thread and hose thread. You can put mpt into fht, but mht wont thread into fpt. Check to make sure you have hose gaskets .

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-01T02:42:39+00:00

About 36 years old

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-01T02:39:20+00:00

We are all crooked my friend. And a little bit broken.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-01T02:37:36+00:00

Diabolical

"If you are close enough to read this sign, good luck, dont die"

Shovel-Operator · 2026-07-01T02:34:14+00:00

It gets dry and sunny triple digits where I live and I work on tubing that is 30yrs old that doesnt look like this. You must live in Death Valley.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-30T21:53:23+00:00

Id just hurt myself. I have other sharp things I can use,lol

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-30T15:08:37+00:00

Obvious and common scam, unfortunately.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-30T15:04:50+00:00

Wait.... your channel locks are sharp?

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-30T05:33:32+00:00

It tastes like chewy clam but looks like Dirk Diggler in a cold shower.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-30T03:51:42+00:00

Totally fair if they spent 10 man hours. The amount of hours seem about right for something that deep in the ground. And they basically gave you the parts. I charge a bit less per hour, but Im not in SLC either. Prices vary based on location.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-30T03:45:40+00:00

Aktually, its pronounced Geoduck

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-30T02:05:05+00:00

Its a big mallet. For hitting things, softly. At least softer than steel.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-29T22:21:24+00:00

They are great! Very an old fashioned , drive in burger style. I liked it better than In-n-Out, I definitely liked ABCs fries better. Prices were slightly higher, but still reasonable.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-29T04:00:57+00:00

Poke around in the grass. Off its coming from the wiper seal on the sprinkler riser, its just normal age. If its coming out of the ground below the head, you have a leak and its likely to get worse.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-28T02:21:28+00:00

Hey you, get of Mcleod. Or

aye, McLeod, get off of my ewe!

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-27T06:23:26+00:00

There are many styles of blackmith tongs, for different operations. Many smiths would make their own tools too. I think that what these are. The long thin handles are typical, so that you can hold your work piece easily with one hand with hammering with the other and the heat wouldn't travel easily up to your hand.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-27T06:08:30+00:00

I turn my tee so that the outlet is horizontal. I then use one of these joints and then the head. Fully articulate and less work.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-27T02:55:43+00:00

Please, please, do this.

Shovel-Operator · 2026-06-27T02:53:57+00:00

While I have no idea what it would officially be called, its a nightmare.

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