Powered Auger??

08-31-2006, 09:46 PM	#1
Bill46 Member   Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30	Powered Auger?? I need to run a 4" drain pipe under a 5' wide sidewalk. Never done this before. What kind of tool(s) are available for this, other than a sewer spade? I picture some kind of powered auger like a horizontal post hole digger. Any such thing? What are your recommendations? Thanks

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08-31-2006, 10:12 PM	#2
Ron The Plumber Journeyman Plumber     Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,994	Powered Auger?? Called a shovel, sweat and hard work, sorry, that what we do in the field, unless you take up the sidewalk.

09-01-2006, 10:53 AM	#3
Mike Swearingen Long-Time DIYer     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Albemarle Sound In Northeastern NC Posts: 1,460	Powered Auger?? A 5' span isn't nearly wide enough to justify renting a power drilling unit. Maybe if you were augering under a drveway, street or highway... As Ron advised...a shovel should do for this job. Good luck! Mike

09-01-2006, 04:03 PM	#4
RYANINMICHIGAN Member   Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 74	Powered Auger?? Water Jet Right Under Sidewalk

09-01-2006, 07:21 PM	#5
Mike Swearingen Long-Time DIYer     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Albemarle Sound In Northeastern NC Posts: 1,460	Powered Auger?? Now THAT is an even better idea. Rig a hose attachment to a 6' piece of galvanized pipe OR use a pressure washer. Way To Go, Ryan! Mike

09-02-2006, 11:44 PM	#6
Bill46 Member   Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 30	Powered Auger?? Thanks, I'd thought about that but wasn't sure how fast it might be. Gues I'll be firing up the pressure washer.