VACUUM EXCAVATION
As the underground distribution network becomes increasingly complex the potential for fatalities, cost to repair damaged utilities and possible fines to recover loss of service can be a potential hazard with drilling and excavating services. Vacuum excavation utilizes a high-pressure air stream to penetrate, expand and break-up soil. Loose soil and rocks are simultaneously removed by a vacuum. This technique is typically used to create a hole as deep as required to expose the buried utility. When utilized properly, the method is a safe, non-destructive means of excavation.
Locate and expose underground utilities with little risk
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High-quality vacuum excavation
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Dig effectively in most types of soil
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More productive than open pit/backfill methods
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Clean and self-contained
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Compact applications
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Increased excavation speed
In general, vacuum excavations either expose a utility or remove earth in close proximity to a utility. An example of exposing the utility would be daylighting or potholing a gas main to determine its exact vertical and horizontal position, also known as Quality Level A in the field of Subsurface Utility Engineering. An example of the second general use would be an excavation in preparation for a boring or monitoring well.
Typical Applications:
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Vacuum Excavating/Utility Potholing
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Virtually any excavation job that involves existing utilities
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Quality Level A confirmation of sub-surface utility locations
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Advanced pre-job surveying and utility mapping
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Clearing for boring and monitoring well installation
When excavating in the proximity of buried utilities, vacuum excavation is a safe alternative to hydraulic methods and an efficient alternative to hand digging.
Highlights of the Vacmaster 1000
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Vacuum: 780 cfm, 15" Hg, 4" hose
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Compressor: 100 cfm @ 150 psi (Air Lance)
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Engine Type: 4-Cylinder Diesel
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Model: John Deere 4045T 280
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Power Rating: 74 hp