Karl Menier

Experience

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  All Black Hydrovac

  Jan 2014 - now

  Executive Director

  DAYLIGHTING DEFINEDThe term “daylighting” is derived from a nondestructive process, using pressurized water (Hydro) and a vacuum system (Vac) to remove soil cover to expose underground pipelines, utilities and other buried structures to daylight.Excavation of underground structures to daylight is achieved through ALL BLACK Hydro-Vac service.HYDRO VACALL BLACK Hydro-Vac service is based on a combination of water-blasting and vacuum power to provide non-destructive excavating of buried pipes, lines and other structures.Each ALL BLACK Hydro-Vac unit is complete with a dual compartment tank, one for water and one for waste, a high pressure wash system, a boiler for winter applications and an overhead boom to make maneuverability of 8" and 10" hoses easier and quicker.Water from the Hydro-Vac is pressurized and delivered through a handheld wand to loosen the soil. The resulting slurry (composed of water and earth) is sucked up in a debris hose by the powerful vacuum system and stored in the truck’s debris tank. From this process, a once buried structure (e.g. pipe, cable, line) is now visible and can be safely identified and repaired as required. Show less