When considering pipe bursting, it is equally important to understand the full limitations and benefits of this unique repair option.
What Exactly Is Pipe Bursting?
The method of pipe bursting is the repairing or replacement of sewer lines without the need to dig trenches and completely ruin your yard. While this is not the only trench list method available, it is the most widely popular options that will avoid the destruction of your yard. The strategy works in the replacement of the existing pipe without the need to disturb the ground surrounding the sewer line.
Understanding The Method Of Pipe Bursting
If this is the first time you have ever heard of a strategy known as pipe bursting, we would understand your confusion completely. How is it possible to replace a pipe that is buried within the ground without the need to do the surrounding dirt for access to the pipe.
The pipe bursting strategy uses the infrastructure that is already in place surrounding the sewer line. The equipment will act as a virtual guide for installing new pipes very little to no disturbance the surrounding ground. The existing pipe will either be replaced through the use of a static polling head or a pneumatic hammer. From this point the old pipe will be broken up and shifted outward into the surrounding soil. The new pipe will then fill the space that was inhabited by the old pipe.
Due to the fact that this is simply a process of moving one pipe into the space that was resided by the old pipe, is typically an exchange of one pipe of a similar size to a different. While it is possible to upgrade to a larger size, it will require much more preparation and additional work for proper excavation.
This process is completed within three unique steps that are required for a smooth and successful transition. To help you gain a better understanding of this process, let’s examine each step a little closer.
Set up
Throughout this step, the essential machines will be set up and put into place. The first and rods, which are those tools that you the actual breaking up of the pipe will be installed. With the use of a flexible guiding rod, the bursting rods are inserted into the ground and led to the existing pipe At this point the power source will be installed and set up as well.
Initiation
During this part of the process, the pipe launch pit will be dug. This is not going to be a full trench like you would see during traditional excavation processes, but something much smaller to get the new pipe into the ground. The new pipe will be placed into the launchpad with the expander that helps guide it to the location of the old pipe and fitted correctly.
Additionally, the cutter will be installed and the bursting rods will be secured into place At the end of this stage, the process is ready to get started. And now the process of pipes bursting can begin.
Completion
During this stage the cutting rods and bursting rods will work together in an effort to break apart the existing pipe which will be dispersed into the area soil. The new pipe which will be led by the expander is pulled into the ground to fill the void left by the previous pipe. Once this is completed, the additional equipment will be removed, had the and taken back to the business. At this point, the process has been completed and a new pipe has been professionally installed where the broken one had previously resided.
The two small pits will be filled back in with soil and the job is now complete.
Pros And Cons of Trenchless Sewer Repair
Now that you understand the process a bit more, you can begin to look at some of the good and bad points about the process. It is important to consider all pros and cons of the process which can be weighed differently. What you may consider to be a serious issue may not be a big concern for yourself. Likewise, what you may consider to be a positive aspect of this process may factor negatively for somebody else.
