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Sealing SonoTube for use as an access port Bill Stock 08-27-2007
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Posted by Bill Stock on August 28, 2007, 8:17 pm

>I want to use a SonoTube as an access port for an underground valve. The
>valve will be about 4' under ground. I thought if I painted the ST and
>wrapped it in plastic it would hold up much better. It won't last a
>thousand years, but it should meet my needs. I'll insulate the Tube to
>prevent freezing.
>
> Any ideas on the best way to mummify my Tube?
>

A piece of large ABS seems appealing, but I thought it would be expensive. I
was thinking of Fibreglassing my SonoTube, but I've got enough shit to do
without creating work.

Access is for a Pond shutoff for those that asked. It needs to go around a
large knive valve, so it's likely 6" minimum.



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Posted by Heathcliff on August 29, 2007, 1:46 pm
>
>
> >I want to use a SonoTube as an access port for an underground valve. The
> >valve will be about 4' under ground. I thought if I painted the ST and
> >wrapped it in plastic it would hold up much better. It won't last a
> >thousand years, but it should meet my needs. I'll insulate the Tube to
> >prevent freezing.
>
> > Any ideas on the best way to mummify my Tube?
>
> A piece of large ABS seems appealing, but I thought it would be expensive. I
> was thinking of Fibreglassing my SonoTube, but I've got enough shit to do
> without creating work.
>
> Access is for a Pond shutoff for those that asked. It needs to go around a
> large knive valve, so it's likely 6" minimum.

If you use a Sonotube, remember to waterproof it both inside and
outside, as water will likely leak into the well at some point (maybe
a lot of points). More reason to use something made of plastic
instead.


Posted by Bill Stock on August 29, 2007, 8:29 pm

>>
>>
>> >I want to use a SonoTube as an access port for an underground valve. The
>> >valve will be about 4' under ground. I thought if I painted the ST and
>> >wrapped it in plastic it would hold up much better. It won't last a
>> >thousand years, but it should meet my needs. I'll insulate the Tube to
>> >prevent freezing.
>>
>> > Any ideas on the best way to mummify my Tube?
>>
>> A piece of large ABS seems appealing, but I thought it would be
>> expensive. I
>> was thinking of Fibreglassing my SonoTube, but I've got enough shit to do
>> without creating work.
>>
>> Access is for a Pond shutoff for those that asked. It needs to go around
>> a
>> large knive valve, so it's likely 6" minimum.
>
> If you use a Sonotube, remember to waterproof it both inside and
> outside, as water will likely leak into the well at some point (maybe
> a lot of points). More reason to use something made of plastic
> instead.
>

Thanks,

I ended up buying one of those round sprinkler boxes, a closet flange and a
piece of 4" pipe. The sprinkler box isn't intended for underground, but I
think it will be OK.




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