Never Imagined It Would Be This Difficult... Electrical Service Trench Pt. 2
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We are continuing to work on digging our trench for our power or electrical service entrance to be run. We hit rock in our last video and in this video we use a concrete breaker or hydraulic jack hammer to bust through the shale / slate rock and reach our target depth. Our electrical service is underground and will be high voltage until it reaches our transformer box pad. Afterwards, it will be 240 volt standard residential electric and need to be in a three foot trench. Let's go!
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Would it be cheaper to just rent micro again? Being that you’re just needing to move the one pile?
Are yall adding a heat pump? I just wondered I'm fixing to replace mine and I ordered it from www.budgetheating.com/ and it saved me a ton. I've got a friend going to do my replacement for me. If I'd of ordered it like 8 months ago would of saved me over a grande but I still bought a two piece unit. 3.5 ton shipped for 3860.00 If I had a heat pump company install one of theirs it would of been from 7 to 10 grande for the unit and install. My friend is licensed in all electical and hvac so he's going to install it free but I'm going to pay him probably around a grande or more. I'll still have less than 5 k in a brand new heat pump that's more effecient etc. Good luck guys. I'm also in East Tn. I'd be glad to help yall for a day or two if I know where to come and help for free.
Great video. Glad you got the jackhammer attachment. Also glad you didn't choose an off grid system. Every off grid system I've seen involves power rationing, and a reduction in the standard of living. Basically, giving up modern conveniences to some extent. Off grid systems just can't cut it. The best system is a grid tied system with battery or generator backup.
It is my pleasure to be able to watch your wonderful real content!! I am so sorry you all have had this much trouble. It is so difficult now, but the hardest part will be in the rearview mirror very soon. Question: Sam, I remember you said you were able to purchase your solar panels used. I am wondering if this was a rare opportunity you found or is there a store or location I can purchase them from? I have tried looking it up several times with no luck. Any info would be very appreciated. God Bless you & the boys
@@troyyarbrough He scooped it all up into 1 big pile and the mini could do all the clean up anyway if its cheaper
That feeling of defeat is such a bad feeling :( It will be immensely nice when this project is over and in the past. The project would have gone sooo quick and easy if it weren't for all that rock! ugh :(
You will have to loan them your digger 😁
I hate that feeling. It's horrible. But we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Praying!
Hey guys, don't let your project get you down! Take off a couple days and REST!! it'll do wonders for you! Just sleep late and rest!! My wife and I have been working on a project where we jacked up and moved an entire house and reset it on new foundation and renovated pretty much all of it! We've had days just like y'all are having now! We're about done though finally and y'all hang in there and all of a sudden, you'll be done! Y'all do great work! Have a blessed afternoon and get some rest!
In our almost 49 years of marriage, we've hit several of these kinds of setbacks. With the Lord's help, you too will get through this. Praying for you guys!
The two of you are the DREAM TEAM with a great attitude and a great outlook on what you have accomplished. Sure some things are hard and some things are easygoing, PLEASE keep your head’s up
I have to give you both so much credit for staying positive even though you feel so defeated. You're continuing to film and using pretty calm language compared to how other people may have reacted. Give yourselves a big pat on the back. And hang it there! You're doing great!
Yes and no one got hurt. It is just a hiccup on this project.
Did I see fire flies in the background while Sam was talking at the end of day 1? You 2 guys are amazing. So sorry you are going through such a rough patch.
Yep they were cool! I was thinking it was a positive sign. Light at the end of the tunnel type. :)
While it may cost more than planned I believe it's still best option when you consider the weather complications to suspended wires no worries about blowing strong winds or frost a d ice build up pulling wires down
They get in the way and look ugly.
On the other hand most of the wires in the area are overhead anyway, so probably not as much of a difference. By now they're well past the point of no return for burying the line though, it would be a tremendous waste to fill the trench back in and go for poles and overhead wires.
My two cents - out of the hundreds of projects I’ve watched you two tackle and complete, this one is the first that hasn’t gone as planned. But you HAVE made progress! The trench not the problem, it’s that d@mm shale. I hope you get a bucket to finish trenching it.
And I would’ve made same decision as you going underground. It was the right choice. No way anyone could have predicted that rock.
Yeah, it turned out not to be most economical way but without a crystal ball, you couldn’t have known!
Take a deep breath! You’re almost done with this beast of a project! 👏🏼💛
It's always best to put electric meters on poles instead of the house, so I'm glad you are going that route. When they are on the house, it makes it impossible to properly repair siding, and it's a hassle.
If Doug says it, it must be true. Doug, Ashley, Angela, and Sam are my heroes. God bless you all.
Hang in there y’all. Praying for a successful end to this project.
While you were talking at the end of the video I noticed the fire flies in the tree line. All of your work will be more than worth it when it's all finished. What a peaceful place to live when you're done.
Yes, so neat to see the fireflies! Hang in there, this too shall pass! You guys are amazing. 👍
My father almost died in a ditch cave-in when I was little. PLEASE KEEP the boys out of the ditch!!!!!!!
They are not allowed in there anymore, we didn't like them in there to begin with but they're quick! Now they're warned. ;)
My father lost an uncle that way as well, not a nice way to go.
I forgot to mention that when I was on a crew, the area we had to dig in was very rocky, but the ditch witch, which by the way is a particular brand, there are different manufacturers, it dug and loosened the rocks and moved them to the surface of the trench, some rocks were the size of small chairs/ boxes!
I couldn't help but noticed the fireflies in the background. Please consider making a video on them.
I saw them, too. It was a blessing and gave me hope.
My heart goes out to you all running into the issue with getting your electric lines . I’m praying God help you get it done. You have worked so hard not to mention the money spent. I’m sure you can’t wait to get in your home. I felt your felling stuck at this point. Love you all. God Bless.
Here is the Canadian great grandmother who just notice you have fireflies brought me back to my childhood what a big feeling, wow wow...
The fireflies behind bring back many happy childhood memories. Magical.
Oklahoma has the same requirements and we had just as much fun doing ours 😉 however…it’s not as aggravating 9 months out from doing it, as it was at the time. And I do appreciate the air conditioner right now. God bless you both! I know how you feel.
Where? I'm in Okla. 30 to 36in. For any utility sevice.
You're a good wife who gives her husband props for his abilities you two make a good team building your life with land and teaching your kids, the can-do attitude.
I feel your pain! Praying things get easier (and cheaper) for the rest of what you need to do to get moved into your home.
Man don't you wish you could lay some impossibly percise dynamite and just BOOM it out where you need to?
Y'all are an inspiration. Truly. We're rooting for you!!!
We all make the best decisions we can with the information we have at time. Hind sight is always 2020. Just don't give up and make the best of the situation as it is now. You guys have a beautiful piece of land.
Exactly. I say the same thing all the time!
Folks like you show others how it can be done . This is hard work, but you both have the ambition and the gumption to get it done! God Bless you in your HOME SWEET HOME! I love watching your videos.
Do or don't, some things are just like that. You two work really hard, so at the end of the day you did your best and that's all we can do. Thanks for the ride with you all.
I have never seen anyone run into so many roadblocks and still come out so positive. Praying it will all work out better from here out!
So sorry for all your hardships and hassles 😤 I hope you were able to get the mini & bucket and get that job inspection ready. Loved the nighttime shot of you with all the fireflies in the background! They’re so magical
Don't get discouraged. The hard work will pay off in the end and you will look back and have lots of memories of the blood, sweat and tears you put into it. God bless you.
Your family is a breath of fresh air, in this crazy world! It does my heart good, to watch all your videos, and the wonderful way you all work together, and get along. From the bottom of my heart, I hope you realize, there are a lot of us subscribers who are pulling for you, praying for you, and wishing you nothing but all good things! You're making this world a better place, for a lot of us! ♥️🙏♥️🙏
Great job 👏 I know the feeling when you are so close but another obstacle occurs. I know that you two will get past this with your "can do" mind set. When this job is done and you are in your newly renovated home 🏡 you will look back and appreciate everything it took to bring your home to fruition. Not many people can say they built their home and prepped everything to bring in electricity and water. You two are amazing 👏. Cut back on something else and rent it another day with the bucket 🪣. You will be glad that you did. 😊
“The darkest part of the night is just before dawn”. Still the best of CZcams. God bless.
Y'all are the two hardest working people on utube!! You make everything look easy please, and we know it's far from that! Love the videos and really love the bloopers at the end.😁. It's like us building a cargo trailer conversion, it's for our needs, same for your homestead. You build how and what works for you. Blessings to y'all!
My 1 acre wooded lot transformed to homestead was a fight every step of the way. Not to the extent you experienced but 34 yr later there's pride knowing we established a home to raise our 2 girls and now welcome 4 grands. You will thrive.
Just think after all of this hard work is finished you can really enjoy the finished product of your labor.
Remember the Lord is with you, God Bless you and your adorable family,
Love watching and thanks for all the info you share.
I love the lightning bugs in the background when Sam is telling us all the issues
In spite of all the difficulties and challenges, You guys have such a beautiful piece of property that in time to come you and your love ones will truly enjoy. By watching you Sam in the evening time the fireflys were flying about had brought back my childhood memories... I love your efforts in team work and your accomplishments. I thank you for your videos and how you keep moving forward to your goals. GREAT JOB!!! :)
Hey you two! Your a great family and I watch every video! Can’t wait for the next one. We built in 2016 in Oregon. We had to bore under the highway pull 350 feet of 2.5” conduit, purchase a transformer vault, install it and conduit from pole to vault and then vault to home. We bought our transformer and our total cost was just over $25,000.
Your doing a remarkable job! Keep your heads up. It is all worth it once your finished!
G
Maybe we could get a prayer circle. For all your needs.
We are sending you support and prayers for your successful homestead! Definitely if you are off grid, solar is very expensive!! The battery bank alone is a ton of $$!! Your burial of the electrical line will keep you from headaches when bad storms knock out powerlines on poles! Take care and may God overwhelm you with blessings!
You guys need a vacation! Take a few days just for yourselves because you have definitely earned it. Love you guys. God’s blessings always.
Nice work with the excavator! Don't let the job get you down. About 23 years ago my late wife and I built a partially exposed basement for a modular home. We were lucky enough to secure the services of an old-timer with a huge excavator at very reasonable rates. Welcome to the land of churt and shale! By the time our basement hole and all of the utility trenches were dug, everything stood like solid walls of stacked shale. With a lot of crushed stone and french drains in the backfill, it drained like a dream. Bone-dry basement. I'm looking forward to your finished product, and I know it will prove your penchant for doing it right the first time.
I love that y'all have lightening bugs! Hang in there, y'all are a great team and your homestead is so worth all the sweat equity!
It may feel like an impossible task, but think of it like giving birth. After it's done, you'll love the baby and forget the labor.
Omg! 32:50 you got lightenin' bugs! I miss lightenin' bugs so bad! I have seen them once since I was a kid. Maybe they will come back with more people using less broadcast pesticide. I hope so. Nothing like sitting on the porch on a summer night watching the stars flickering all around you. Chin up Sam. You can do this. This is something you will always be able to look back on, you and Angela both, and say "Ya know this was hard but we did it. And we did it with our own 4 hands" and be proud of all that you've accomplished. Your children will have something passed down that Mama and Daddy built. A legacy. A life. Hugz to you, Angela, and the kidlets. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You did it, it was hard and you made it happen, you not only earned my respect, but my subscription.
“The Trench Connection!” Good one, Sam. I got it!
Oh man, I'm so sorry you're dealing with that. Prayers that all comes together quickly and that the Lord supplies the money you need to complete your projects.
It will be so beautiful with it under ground; and when the boys are grown they will have something FANTASTIC! You will get it done and get rested. Blessings to you all. Love. guess I better see how much soap I can buy..: lol.
Gotta love that Tennessee "soil" we lived in South Central Tennessee for a couple of years and it was soon hard to dig a hole, much less a trench 300' long! You had to have a pick ax to break into the ground and everywhere you dug, you gott tons of rock. Add to that the clay in the dirt that was really bad after any big rain. Sick all around your shoes when you walked through it.. Hated it.
My heart goes out to you. I just stopped and said a prayer for you. You guys amaze me you are such hard workers and you accomplish everything you set out to do. I love watching your videos I could never have done what you do even in my younger days. Your family has become my family. Love and hugs from Bloomington Indiana!
I feel for you two
Hard time with that but you'll get it. Best part you did it yourselves! You're an amazing team. Unstoppable.
Best laid plans…. When finished you will feel accomplished!
Renting the bucket is a smart move and SAFER.
Be thankful it wasn’t a greater length of bed rock.
Keep up the good work… rest up, tomorrow will be here soon.
Awww Angela , when you told us about the co ordination , you explained it exactly as I thought . You are a DAMN FINE lady.
Hi Sam and Angela! My husband went to heavy equipment school. He ran four pieces of heavy equipment, tract hoe, grader, cat, and backhoe. Backhoe was his favorite! Lol!
Sam, I see you have your favorite helper. In the long run, keeping it underground is the best option, (much, much SAFER!!!!) get it done now and you will be happy with your original decision!!! You are going to be encouraged when it is finished. Look at all you got done the first day, second day and this weekend. Prayerful.....hard as it seems you will overcome this too!!!!!
Hi greenacre community. I may not have much spare cash -UK watcher here. To help these two I am going to rewatch their uploads while preparing tea, leaving an upload running whilst having a shower etc to increase their view count. Going to start with their most popular uploads first. This is so I feel in some small way I"m helping. If I could help dig it out I would. We could have a virtual"dig" night in our own time zones. 🥳🥳🤩
Y’all need a family day of relaxation. That will give y’all a rest and re-energize y’all too. What y’all have done is amazing! Everything will come together as you progress a little ach day. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This will be soon be a memory that you will be proud of!
Sam, Angie that was some dang hard work. I feel for you. You don't need to explain why you chose grid over off grid, as it YOUR house and YOUR the ones paying the bills at the end of the day. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, hats off to you two for sticking to your plan and following it all the way through. Thanks for posting
My husband and I have been working on our single-wide M.H. for many years. We look at it from the perspective that it’s going to get done a little bit at a time. Slowly but surely we’ve made really good progress. We’re in our mid-60s so this kind of work is NOT for the faint of heart! BY FAR! But with perseverance and trust in God to get us through the difficult days we know we can overcome anything.
Proverbs 3:5-6 has become a “motto” around our house. When we acknowledge Him, He makes our efforts productive.
The things you two have accomplished are SO INCREDIBLE!!! You should never be discouraged. I know this has been really tough for y’all but don’t push it too hard. I’ve been watching you guys for a very long time and believe me you two are quite a team! With God in your corner you will always be successful! My husband and I are praying for you both. And equally as important……DO NOT NEGLECT EACH OTHER! Your love for one another should always come first (after Christ of course). Give each other a hug and tell each “I love you” (ON CAMERA)! ♥️ Believe me! People are watching YOU! Not just your project. Sending love and prayers to you, Sam & Angela. God Bless You both…………
Joanie & Jerry S. Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Sam looks like a Disney princess with all of the lightning behind him! 🤗
Around the 34-35 minute mark, while you’re talking… there’s a lot of fireflies! I haven’t seen fireflies in years! I love seeing it.
I’m so sorry y’all are having such a difficult time with the trench. My prayers are with you.
So sorry so much going bad .. Stay hopefully..God be with you.
Where can we donate at? I am sure everyone would help a little.
The donation link is in the description
Positive time:
#1. You rocked it ( no pun intended) on how straight that trench is…👍
#2. The fact that you have your beard and hair is a plus…😃
#3. You’re closer to getting in your home and getting on with your lives than you were yesterday…😉
#4. The firefly’s were awesome to see! …
I am sorry things have been so difficult with this electrical trench. I hope things for you have been moving on a lot better since this video for both of you. Take care and stay safe…❤️
Prayers sent that feeling defeated will be replaced by a feeling of accomplishment when all is done keep going and always 🙏.
Wish I had a man like that in my life! Both of you are amazing!
Neat as a pin. Sam, you're a natural. Hats off to you to
Angela! It's so discouraging but you will get thru' it! It will all look doable in the morning.
I don't think I have ever seen both of you look so emotionally drained. Especially over a project.
It's not just financial costs, but also emotional costs, which are almost worse, and given you both are so hard working, and have put so much effort into setting up the land from scratch, it truly has been a massive test on your resolve.
I continue to watch your videos. Plus, I hope more people subscribe, and that the small amounts of revenue you get from that will help.
Wishing you all the best in getting the house site to the stage where you can finally get your official paperwork to move in... you've certainly earned the right to move into the house.
On a more upbeat note, love the lightening bugs in the background. Cool Stuff.
Keep the chin up, what makes things tough or unbearable will make us stronger.
Yall can do it !!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yes almost forgot, Angela just before you mentioned how good Sam is on the excavator, I was just thinking the same thing, very impressive Sam.
So sorry you are going through this rough patch. I can only imagine how disheartening it must be but I'm praying all will go smoothly once you are done with all the digging. You are hard workers with great attitudes. May God bless your efforts.
It’s been hard going but in a year you will forget all the hard times trying to get the power to your home when you are enjoying having done it all yourself.
Hang in there Sam. It has been great watching your progress, although I know the electrical trench etc has you feeling defeated. It's ok to feel that way, you are only defeated if you give up, and that's not who you and Angela are. Nothing ever seems to go as any of us envision them going, all of us have regrets or woulda-shoulda-coulda moments. Keep plugging away, we will try to buy some extra stuff from your small business in the coming days. God loves ya and so do we. Blessings from Michigan.
Hmmm…I have heard that sound before near construction sites. Now I know it was coming from a concrete buster! Fun to see the lightning bugs!
I feel so bad for you guys! But hang in there and it will get done. For now just take one day at a time, get some rest and don’t worry so much. It is something that has to be done and you guys will win in the end! You have accomplished so much already and I’m impressed with your knowledge and the hard work you are not afraid to tackle. Keep up the good work and God bless.
When we build in 2001 there was electric already on our property. Luckily I had taken a picture of it as they moved it to the road when the house beside us was build so they had to put it on our property at there cost. We luck out on that. The electric co was not happy at all
As difficult as this project has been, trust me when I say that once y’all have this part done, you will appreciate your hard work so much more than if it had come relatively easy. Stay the course and all the best. 👍👍👍
You guys have this you ll get it done love watching the fireflies in the back ground
Hi Ang & Sam!
Sorry to hear how difficult this trench has become but the Fireflies on the other hand were beautifully magical IMO.
🙏 🙏 to you & the boys!
Sorry you are going through all these frustrating and costly problems, you do it so well with humour and determination. Baby steps is all you can do and when it is done you can look back and enjoy your very hard work. Bless you both giving up is not an option with you two.
Bless your hearts. It is a tough job and a bitter pill to swallow. Thank you for sharing your hard work.
I know all your hard work will pay off.
You two make a great team. Just make sure to rest up when possible.
It could always be worse, trust me, I was just diagnosed with cancer, you CAN do this !
Y'all are killing it. So glad to see the update that y'all finally got it done!
Thing is some folks don't stop to think of the deep hidden costs an extra labor that goes into reliving on new ground.im glad you tell and show just what it takes to just feel normal an not a caveman life without power water ect.you guys are doing great thanks for educating us on each step it's important that's for sure.god bless you guys.
You'll get it done! They blast with dynamite here, because it is all rock.
Wow that has added up. I can understand how discouraging that would be. I’m watching all the commercials in hopes that it can help.
Best of luck to you all…it’s safe to say you’re hard working. You make the job of difficult seem ok going onto plan b..c..d..🤔. Compliance with the rules often brings 🫣unseeable adjustments…we have learned so much more than we expected….sleep well..you deserve it…thanks for sharing…
Thank you so much! Our goal is to help educated or prepare others who may decide to do this too. :)
Well defeating things happen in life all the time. My ex-husband once invested $6,000 dry hole instead of a well & the very same day came home to our rental & was putting in a new post for the mail box & thit a main water pipe for the subdivision & had a 2 hour geyers in our front yard. That was a defeating day too. I feel your pain. I love your show. I used to do what you are doing now.
We just finished building a home in middle Tennessee. We did none of the work ourselves. We also decided on underground. Our house is about 750 feet from the road. The man who did our digging and soil work also hit rock digging our power ditch. It took him 2 days once he got the hammer to finish. So remember that this is a tough job for the people who do it daily. You are doing an amazing job and to hire someone else to do it would have been even more than you estimated due to the rock (trust me!). I am so sorry for how hard this turned out for you both. You are an amazing team and are always positive even on the hard days. You are also teaching your boys that sometimes in life you hit rock. They will learn from you how to handle it and remember how you and Angela continue to work and move forward!! The silver lining for us was ending up with a ton of good size rocks to make a fire pit and to line several low places to help with drainage. :) Blessings to you both!
The right tool for the job always works better.
I know several people who are having trials and tribulations right now...but you guys take the cake. Know you are in my prayers and I pray for this trial to end soon. I wish I could fix it for you guys but I believe in my heart that God is on your side and this tribulations will end. Love you guys know there are many of us praying and pulling for your dream to be realized 👍🙏❣
Y’all have worked so hard & accomplished so much, I hate to see you so down. Don’t despair. You will get it done and look back and feel so proud of your job well done. Love y’all. ❤️❤️
At 35 minutes, so cool to see the lightn' bugs!
You both are TRULY AWSOME!! REALLY AWESOME FOLKS!! Enjoyed your trenching project! AND YESS! TRULY AWESOME!! 👍😎👍🇺🇸
Lol..... and to think my grandfather and father used to dig trenches with pick and shovel..... I did some as well as a kid before we got a backhoe...... so just think of it as a lesson in life...... you will overcome this obstacle and be ready for your next one...... keep up the great work.... it pays off in the end!!!!
Thoughts and prayers for you both!!! 🙏🙏🛐🛐 You Got this!!!!!
Oh, my heart just broke watching yours and Angela's faces full of disappointment and discouragement😢 know you two, you will sleep on this situation and press on. You are a formidable team and I know you will come out good. Your hard work will pay off. I will keep you all in my prayers, lean in and keep the faith. Hugs from Arizona!
You guys are doing a great job! I know it gets hard but look at the big picture. You are getting a homestead! A place of your own. Stay with God and He will get you through this.
I’ve been following you guys for awhile now. This is my first comment. I love how y’all face things together, as one. Good or bad you guys face it together. You probably don’t realize it but, while you inform and entertain, the things you “teach” by example are sometimes more important. You encourage, support, share, and make time, for each other and your children. Without knowing it, your family provides a shining example to countless families that you’ll never know. This old world sure does need more families committed to each other, like yours. Thank you both for all that you do. God Bless.