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Boreline Installation in adverse weather conditions
In this project, there was severe weather moving into the area.
The installation had already been delayed and the contractor could
not afford further delays. They were subject to penalties should
the pump not be operational within the specified time.
Due to site restrictions and an expected cloudburst, it was decided
that most of the work would be completed off-site. Due to its compact
volume and low weight, it was possible to do some of the preparations
at the contractors’ yard, in a controlled environment.
From the following pictures, one can see that this was the best
approach and resulted in the project being completed on time and
without problems.
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Here we see the 330ft x 6” Boreline being transported
in a standard pick-up truck. At the yard, the Boreline is
rolled out, the Cable Straps are inserted at 3ft intervals
and the power cable is placed alongside. |
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The power cable has been attached to the Boreline along
the entire length of the hose. The red Cable Straps indicate
the proximity of the pump. |
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The Boreline and power cable had been folded onto a trailer
and transported to site.
On arrival, the site conditions were difficult. Rain had
begun falling but the work had to continue. With Boreline
as the product of choice, the safety and simplicity of working
with this instead of heavy, cumbersome, bulky rigid columns
meant that the work could continue in a safe and sound manner.
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Usually the pump would have been connected to the Boreline
at the yard. In this case, a rigid column had to be installed
above the pump. This rigid section was too long to connect
and transport so this was attached on site.
In the background is the 125HP pump and in the foreground,
the Boreline Flexible Drop Pipe ready for installation.
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The Boreline couplings are connected to the base plate
and elbow at the surface. First, the ring closest to the elbow
is connected. Next the second ring is secured.
The Boreline coupling is a high-performance product designed
to support a weight of up to 40,000lbs!!
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The rigid steel column is now connected to the pump. As
can be seen, the rain now beating down made this part of the
job arduous, difficult and dangerous. |
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The coupling has been connected into the check-valve and
the Boreline is now attached to the coupling. The Boreline
is then clamped, raised and lowered; clamped, raised and lowered,
until the entire length has been installed. Click
here to see this in action >>
The picture shows the clamp holding the weight of the pump
and Boreline while the elbow will be now attached and lowered
into the final position.
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Epilogue
From the time of arrival onto site to the time of departure, about
5 inches of rain had fallen. Site conditions had become hazardous
and unsafe. It was time to leave.
In the words of the contractor, “This job would never have
been completed on time had Boreline not been used”
Boreline, you know it makes sense.
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