I assume there are different widths? For instance a wide enough chute to get a flat drop cable through vs 3/4" conduit - I would imagine this would affect the depth you were able to go?
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, Chris Fabien <ch...@lakenetmi.com> wrote: > That size machine, probably an 18" depth would be the max I would attempt > with a chute blade. > > On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 5:30 PM, Jason McKemie < > j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com');>> wrote: > >> What size chute blade are you able to use with the 410sx? >> >> >> On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, Chuck Hogg <ch...@shelbybb.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ch...@shelbybb.com');>> wrote: >> >>> I've done the chute method and the pull blade. After many times of >>> issues with the pull blade, we stuck with the chute. A pull blade in my >>> opinion is only good for short straight shots. All the cable contractors >>> around here are required to do chute. >>> >>> We use chutes on all of our plows, from the smallest hand plow to the >>> largest RT115 we have. From 18" to 4'+ in the ground. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Chuck >>> >>> On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 3:23 PM, <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: >>> >>>> I have only used vibratory plows with a chute, so not sure a serrated >>>> plow blade would be a great help. Have not seen one. >>>> >>>> *From:* Joe >>>> *Sent:* Friday, May 26, 2017 1:14 PM >>>> *To:* af@afmug.com >>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Pull blade vs chute blade >>>> >>>> >>>> Great question… there is a few key differences. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> With a chute, you can drop in multiple conduit… BIG advantage, >>>> sometimes we put in 2x 1.5” or 1.5” plus a ¾”. One for fiber, one for >>>> power if a customer wants power at a driveway (gates, light, sensor) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> If you are required to put in a “caution tape”, must use a chute… >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> If you are going in a straight line, pulling is great. Less HP needed. >>>> >>>> Many or sharp curves… use a chute >>>> >>>> Or plan for adding couplers >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> If soil conditions are soft, chute works great. No breakage or pipe >>>> stretching. >>>> >>>> If soil conditions are packed/hard… add more horsepower/traction for a >>>> chute >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Using a pull blade to run the path without product in hard ground on >>>> the first pass, then go back with the pull blade on the second pass and >>>> pull the product. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> If you have roots, the pull blade with serrated teeth do a great job. >>>> I haven’t seen a serrated edge on a chute. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Friction is not your friend when pulling… >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> And size of the machine… when using a chute, you need more traction / >>>> weight / HP. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Jason McKemie >>>> *Sent:* Friday, May 26, 2017 1:24 PM >>>> *To:* af@afmug.com >>>> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Pull blade vs chute blade >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Are there situations for which one is better than the other? I know >>>> pulling limits your distance, I'm not sure otherwise. >>>> >>> >>> >
