We reported on our temporary cable installation over two weeks ago. A crew finally showed up today to dig the permanent trench and install the conduit to house the cable.
We were surprised by the extent of the installation process. Three men showed up with sophisticated equipment and had the entire job completed in less than three hours.
They had a pneumatic tool that bored holes through the earth, a pneumatic earth compactor and a gas-powered trench digger that cut an eight inch by one foot deep trench 30 feet long in less then five minutes. Damsel photographed the trench digger while it was in action. Click on the image to enlarge.
Our internet and CATV is working just fine now, without the worry that one of the trucks bringing materials for our new courtyard will damage the cable that was buried in a shallow trench and had surfaced in some places on the road in front of the house.
I hope they got your CATV below the frost line ……. :o) I really like your pages they are a regular read for me, enjoy your new abode.
Kevin in Minnesnowta
Hey Kevin,
Thanks for the comments. We are immensely enjoying the accommodations, as sparse as the furnishings are at this point. Every day gets us a little closer to the dream come true.