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To What Extent Does Hydrovac Help with Daylighting and How Can It Help You

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You may not be aware, but underneath our feet lies a maze of underground utilities: cables, pipes, gas lines, etc. When it comes to an excavation project, using traditional means is risky because you can damage these underground utilities, and the consequences may be severe. However, the hydro-vac is a great alternative; it ensures that everything stays operational and damage-free, and everyone on the worksite is safe. Daylighting is one of the many uses of hydro excavation technology and consists of exposing – or bringing “daylight” to – buried utilities to explore their integrity, perform repairs, replace a portion of them, etc. Hydro excavation technology is non-destructive and very precise, so it can provide the exact location, depth, and type of underground utilities, which will minimize the risk of damage and keep the working crew safe. After locating the utility, it uses high pressured water and a vacuum to break the soil (this operation can be done safely even if the ground ...

Tips for Discussing Hydrovac Usage with a Dependable Service Provider

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  Hydrovac excavation comes as the best alternative to conventional digging means. If you plan a digging project, you have a choice when it comes to hydro-vac contractors, wherever you are located. Finding a dependable service provider like Vacuum Dig of Florida is not difficult if you ask the right questions. Here are some tips for discussing hydro-vac usage with a contractor you want to hire. What is your experience using hydro-vac trucks, and what kind of excavation projects have you been involved in? There are many uses of hydro-vac trucks, so you need to ensure that the service provider is experienced in the type of excavation you need. This way, it will be able to find and use the most efficient solutions, should problems arise, get the job done properly. What are your safety protocols? Although vacuum excavation is so much safe than traditional digging means, a hydro-vac contractor should still have protocols in place related to assessing worksite hazards, report...

Should You Use Hydrovac or Vacuum Excavation?

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  Should You Use Hydrovac or Vacuum Excavation? Conventional excavation is a challenging job that involves many risks related to worksite safety as well as to the integrity of the underground utilities. Vacuum excavation is a modern technology that eliminates most of these risks, being the best alternative to traditional digging methods. And yes, it is very effective for any project that involves digging and removing unwanted soil or other debris from an area. The utility potholing Florida has to offer is safe , highly precise, and environmentally safe, as it only uses the power of water and air. Besides, considering that it will not damage the underground utilities, there is no risk of leakage of hazardous substances. Common applications include locating underground utilities, daylighting, removing soil and debris from around sewers, dry potholing, etc. When it comes to vacuum excavation, you have two options: hydro and air excavation. What you choose depends on the soil o...

How Do Vacuum Excavation Methods Really Work

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Although it is modern technology, vacuum excavation has been used for now. If you are not familiar with this concept yet, vacuum excavation technology is non-destructive, unlike conventional excavation means, therefore a great alternative. It combines high-pressure water with an air vacuum to dig and remove unwanted soil or debris from a particular area. It can even be used to dig in frozen soil because vacuum excavation Florida trucks are equipped with technology to heat the water. Excavation and evacuation of the unwanted debris are done efficiently quickly, and many types of risks are eliminated: The worksite is cleaner and safer. Workers are not so exposed to threats. Underground utilities are protected, even when hydro vacs are being used to expose them. Some of the main uses for vacuum excavating methods include (but are not limited to) exposing underground cables, pipelines, dated railway tracks, etc., for essential repair and digging for construction projects. A vacu...