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Keith and Jack Whitaker install a new water line system on their Montana property to support a planned 80-by-80-foot barn.1:05 The project involves trenching through shale using a rented mini excavator, which averages 50 feet of progress per hour.4:42 After a mechanical failure halts the initial rental, the crew secures a replacement to complete the excavation.5:39 They run the line from an existing well, installing multiple hydrants around a greenhouse and the future barn site.13:20 To prevent freeze damage, the crew buries the pipe at a depth of six feet, cushioning it with a layer of fine sand before backfilling with gravel and native soil.15:21 The installation includes tapping into the existing well line and adding valve access for future irrigation and plumbing.7:55 The project serves as site preparation for upcoming concrete foundation work and radiant floor installation.14:08

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