Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
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I would like your opinion on using direct burial cable instead of pvc for some industrial applications. The idea is that we can plow in the cable and save on installation and pvc costs. Obviously this will not work running several circuits, but how about just one or two circuits?
Can you think of any application where this would be acceptable?
Also, does anyone have any experience with a tiling machine that could do this, how many cables can be buried at once? And what sizes are typically buried?
The main idea behind this is we often have long lighting runs throughout the site, and it takes up too much time to trench, lay, and backfill with pvc. Plowing would save time and material.
I understand there may be some reliability and replacement issues, but let me know if you think the savings is worth the risk.
Just understand we are only considering this is certain areas. Most of the site will still be duct bank.
Can you think of any application where this would be acceptable?
Also, does anyone have any experience with a tiling machine that could do this, how many cables can be buried at once? And what sizes are typically buried?
The main idea behind this is we often have long lighting runs throughout the site, and it takes up too much time to trench, lay, and backfill with pvc. Plowing would save time and material.
I understand there may be some reliability and replacement issues, but let me know if you think the savings is worth the risk.
Just understand we are only considering this is certain areas. Most of the site will still be duct bank.






RE: Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
RE: Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
RE: Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
RE: Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
It was 5-6 years ago when they started using it. Might be interesting to find out if they had to replace a cable and were able to do it.
RE: Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
C-L-X type armored cable is another option. It can be direct buried, but will more costly.
David Castor
www.cvoes.com
RE: Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
Lets say i wanted to direct bury a set of #10's or #12's to reach some lights in remote areas. What are some do's and dont's of direct burial. I realize PVC and innerduct would be a better choice but I am just speculating right now.
The wires can be anything from #12 to 500, what problems can occur from direct burial? and what areas of a plant would it be safe to direct bury?
RE: Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas
RE: Using direct burial instead of duct bank for some industrial areas