gabby
Gold Member
It seems that poly (roll) pipe is the default choice for anyone wanting to install pipe with a subsoiler. I have installed both poly and PVC with my subsoiler and PVC wins hands down.
Here is a picture of my pipe puller in action with 3/4" PVC pipe. I have installed about 2 miles of pipe on my farm with it.
Here are some uninterrupted run lengths that I have installed without problems:
3/4" PVC pipe - 1200 feet
1" PVC pipe - 900 feet
2" PVC pipe - 400 feet
All it takes is a ring at the base of the subsoiler foot to tie the rope to. You pull the pipe underground like a long rope instead of feeding it through a tube. It has surprisingly little resistance.
I think PVC is much better pipe with much better fittings, and the last time I compared prices there was very little difference.
Gabby
Here is a picture of my pipe puller in action with 3/4" PVC pipe. I have installed about 2 miles of pipe on my farm with it.
Here are some uninterrupted run lengths that I have installed without problems:
3/4" PVC pipe - 1200 feet
1" PVC pipe - 900 feet
2" PVC pipe - 400 feet
All it takes is a ring at the base of the subsoiler foot to tie the rope to. You pull the pipe underground like a long rope instead of feeding it through a tube. It has surprisingly little resistance.
I think PVC is much better pipe with much better fittings, and the last time I compared prices there was very little difference.
Gabby