Just run the 200 PSI poly. That is all you need. If you are going under a drive way then just run that section through another pipe.
There are two thicknesses of PVC pipe they both are rated for 200 PSI but one is way heavier. I use the heavier one. I have lines here that are over forty years old laid with the good PVC pipe. They have been zero trouble. I have dug down to them in several places to branch out to other places and the pipe is still very good.
To make installing the fittings easy heat the ends with an electric heat gun. It makes the fittings go in easier and they will clamp better. I do use all brass fittings and US made stainless steel clamps. I also double clamp each side of any splice or elbow.
(Do not use a propane torch!!! IT gets the pipe too hot and I have had failures right at the fitting when heating them that way)
The old galvanized pipe is just a headache waiting to happen.
Also remember that while that pipe is leaking you need to boil any of the water to drink/cook with. When you shut it off at night and the pressure leaks off contaminated water can leach back into the line. Then when you turn the water back on the next morning you push the contaminated water into the house.
Had that problem twenty years ago. Ended up with the whole house sick at the same time from bad water.
The tracer wire is a good idea. I also back fill the line and bury caution tape a few inches under the surface. I aways make the first foot or so be back filled with sand or lime. That way you don't have rocks to worry about.
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