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Middle buster/ Subsoiler/Electric line

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Bob/OH

12-12-2005 10:24:24

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I need to run electric to my barn. The barn is about 150 feet from the house. I'm thinking of getting a King Kutter middle buster / subsoiler from my local TSC. Does anyone know if this may work for making my trench?

The line will probably be buried in conduit so I should be fine with running it about 16 inches deep. Also, will I need to wait until the ground thaws? I'm near central Ohio so it's not super cold like some of your areas...

Thanks for all your help!

BOB

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Bus Driver

12-17-2005 15:41:37

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Re: Middle buster/ Subsoiler/Electric line in reply to Bob/OH, 12-12-2005 10:24:24

The National Electrical Code requires burial depth of 24" minimum for most applications.

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Bob/OH

12-12-2005 13:46:59

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Re: Middle buster/ Subsoiler/Electric line in reply to Bob/OH, 12-12-2005 10:24:24

Thanks for your responses. I guess you confirmed my fear. I'll have to rent a ditch witch again. I was trying to get past spending $200 again without having another implement when I was finished. I'm sure you're right and thanks for keeping me straight!

BOB

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Aaron SEIA

12-12-2005 13:40:16

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Re: Middle buster/ Subsoiler/Electric line in reply to Bob/OH, 12-12-2005 10:24:24

I'm thinking Steve is right, 16" isn't deep enough. That aside, I've never seen one of the KK type advertised at more than 12" deep. It might work to make a trench with the middle buster. It'd be much easier and probably cheaper to just go rent a trencher. A 16" deep gulley from a middle buster isn't going to be easy to close in, or fun to drive/mow/walk over for a long time.
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steveormary

12-12-2005 10:40:46

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Re: Middle buster/ Subsoiler/Electric line in reply to Bob/OH, 12-12-2005 10:24:24

Bob

You better check with the local power co. or electrical insp. I always dug the trench 36" deep and this gave me 30" to top of conduit. Also,you might want to have someone with a trencher or rent a trencher to dig for you. And they would know if the ground is too froze to dig.

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steveormary

12-12-2005 10:40:42

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Re: Middle buster/ Subsoiler/Electric line in reply to Bob/OH, 12-12-2005 10:24:24

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12-12-2005 10:38:40

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Re: Middle buster/ Subsoiler/Electric line in reply to Bob/OH, 12-12-2005 10:24:24

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