Now that I built the sprinkler manifold, it's time to dig the trench and get the area ready for the plumber.
What
Dig a trench using a hydrolic Trencher
Time
2 hours of travel and time at home depot
4 hours of actual digging
2 hours of periodic breaks
Cost
$1000 Total Cost So Far...
$170 Hydraulic trencher rental
$400 Sprinkler Manifold (previously built)
$135 Ground Hydrant
$35 Gravel
$150 Electrical Work
$100 Help from the Gardeners
Difficulty
High 90 degree weather, at 43% humidity takes a lot out of you
High Uneven terrain and little room to maneuver made it awkward to move the trencher
Level of Risk
Medium There's a risk that you could hit a pipe or wires if you don't know where they are