This document summarizes a sewer lateral replacement project completed on May 16, 2007 in Clifton, NJ. A 60 foot long 4-inch sewer lateral was replaced, running from the basement of a home to the main sewer line in the street. Special conditions included the lateral exiting the basement foundation about 3 feet above the floor. Tools used included a BC30 hydraulic ram and Powerteam 5.5HP high pressure pump. Photos document each step of the project from initial markings to final inspection.

1. Technical Archives
PROJECT LOG
DATE: 16 May 2007
CLIENT: Max Mestre Plumbing, Passaic, NJ
JOB LOCATION: Clifton, NJ
JOB: 60' sewer lateral replacement from basement to city main in street,
replacing 4” VCP bell-and-spigot line with 4” SDR17 PE, pulling upstream
Lateral exits basement foundation about 3 feet above floor
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
TOOLS: BC30 hydraulic ram, Powerteam 5.5HP high-pressure pump
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2. Job site and initial street markings.
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3. Waiting for permits!
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4. Locating lateral connection to main.
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5. Excavation at main.
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6. Fusing pipe.
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7. Sewer exit point in basement, where puller will be set up.
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8. Handling 3/4” cable.
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9. Clearing entry point in street. Note main tie-in stub by ladder.
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10. Puller assembly in basement, bringing cable up to tension.
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11. Using pipe-flex to facilitate entry.
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12. Usually, the pull is the easiest and fastest part of the project.
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13. Hydraulic pump outside basement window.
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14. Pulling pressures are relatively low for this job.
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15. Watching for cable termination (clevis).
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16. End of pull (usually seen from above the wheel).
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17. Using extraction cage (end of pull only, minus plate).
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18. Releasing cable clevis from head.
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19. Even with steep entry in street, pipe was easily driven further with a sledge hammer after removal of puller.
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20. Clearing under pipe path to make connection at main.
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21. Connection bedded and ready for inspection.
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22. Inspector arrives!
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23. New connection in basement.
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