Hello folks. I am having this work done, and would really appreciate a second opinion on some things.

I have a 3/4" water meter, now connected to 1" PEX (UPONOR AquaPEX PEX5106 SDR9)in a 1.5" ABS SCH 40 sleeve. I believe it is supposed to be buried at 24", but some places have more digging challenges than other, and in some places the top of the pipe to ground is closer to 18-20" when measured from top of abs. In one place maybe a little bit shallower. Is this something I should worry about? It has been a tough dig, so I don't want to harass them, but I do want this to last as long as possible.

Also, the PEX is mostly in the sleeve, but there are a few gaps. There is a foot at the start, and then 3 feet where it isn't as the pipe needs to bend a bit. Is that ok?

The ABS will be covered with sand, and then buried. Inspector comes out later today.

Thanks for the help!

IF the inspector is happy with it, then there is nothing for you to worry about.

Thanks for the response! Are there any questions I should ask the inspector?

No, he will get along just fine without you being there.

any piping installed less than 24" can be insulated.

"insulation" will not help. Plastic has to be buried deep to protect it from digging damage, NOT temperature.

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..... Also, the PEX is mostly in the sleeve, but there are a few gaps. There is a foot at the start, and then 3 feet where it isn't as the pipe needs to bend a bit. Is that ok? .....

No, it is NOT O.K.

While it may, or may not, comply with the code MINIMUM it is NOT good practice.

If the pipe needed to be bent a bit then the pipe should have been bent a bit.

'pic' is PVC but the same principle applies to ANY pipe or tubing (fill with sand, heat, bend, dump sand)




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Thanks. In our area, the sleeve isn't required by code. The inspector thought it was excellent work. With respect to the exposed PEX pipe, he just said to be sure it has plenty of sand around it. The sand is required and protects against rocks that could rupture the pipe.