Sewer Manhole

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Montybell

Well I feel stupid but what does that do?

That is what is under those 24"-36" round steel lids in the road. Mainly an inspection/access point to the sewer system. In my are they are required at evey bend or 300'.

[Montybell]

Well blame the Ninja Turtles but I assumed there was a large livable space under those things.

[Chris]

Here is another pic of that same trench to get an idea of just how big an area it took.

[Montybell]

See now that reaffirms my belief that I could live under the streets fighting crime.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Montybell

See now that reaffirms my belief that I could live under the streets fighting crime.

Just by your smell alone they would run from you.


This is how tight it gets when you don't have room for a V-ditch.

[Montybell]

Well I have another stupid question. Is that pipping to bring in fresh water? I've always taken for granted that it works and never took the time to learn about it. I'm hopping to get schooled here.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Montybell

Well I have another stupid question. Is that pipping to bring in fresh water? I've always taken for granted that it works and never took the time to learn about it. I'm hopping to get schooled here.

The grey piping you see crossing that trench is dry utilities (Telephone, Power, Fiber optic, Cable) and the yellow pipe is a gas main.

[Otahyoni]

How big are normal city sewer lines? That didn't look very big...

[SilverBack4Jack]

it keeps the walls from falling in and covering you with dirt in an early grave

[havasu]

Although I did see one small pipe broken, it appears the back hoe operator is pretty skilled to manuever around all the obstacles!