DIY Hydroelectric, Trenching & Installing The Pipe. Part 4

FarmCraft101 • November 14, 2025

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Video Description

In this video we break ground on installing the hydroelectric pipe, starting with a strategy to do it without building a coffer dam. We dig a huge trench which requires renting a rock hammer, and then install a 6 inch PVC pipe. I'm careful during backfilling to make a plug in the ditch to prevent water leakage. After backfilling I go on to modify a backhoe bucket to work with the excavator so I can use my trench compactor. But then I develop some problems with the Yanmar which I will have to take on in the next video. MERCH store: https://crowdmade.com/collections/farmcraft Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FarmCraft101 Amazon Affiliate Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmcraft101 Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/farmcraft101 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmCraft101/ Evolution power tools affiliate link: (promo code: Farmcraft) http://aspireiq.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=5959&aff_id=16043 Save 5% for yourself and also help out the channel. Thanks! #hydroelectric #hydroelectricpower #DIY #farmlife #farmcraft101 #farming #farmer