Best Way to Bury a Water Hose Line Without Future Issues?

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Asked By GardenGnome99 On

I'm looking for advice on how to bury about 25 feet of water line from my spigot to a hose reel, especially since it's running along my foundation. Both ends will stay above the freeze line, so relocating the spigot isn't an option right now. I'm redoing my paver stones, so I might have a mini skid steer and plate compactor driving over the area soon.

I've been considering using PEX in a conduit since I have plenty on hand. If there's a split, I could easily replace it by fishing a new line through the conduit, which sounds appealing because it would make fixing leaks easier without disturbing the patio. Plus, both PEX and a spare hose would be flexible enough to allow me to flush them with air each winter.

But I'm also wondering if it's better to use buried ABS or PVC (Schedule 40/80) instead since they're designed to be leak-proof with proper winterization through a Y fitting. I'm just really wary about putting anything underground under my patio because if it breaks, fixing it would be a huge hassle and expense. I'm concerned that I won't be able to completely drain all the water when winterizing.

I could really use your advice on the best approach! Thanks in advance.

2 Answers

Answered By ConduitMaster73 On

I suggest running 1.5-inch plastic conduit with some 45-degree fittings from point A to point B. Then, you can use a cord to pull a garden hose back and forth through the conduit. Make sure to take the garden hose out before winter hits to avoid any freezing issues!

SnowyHedgehog22 -

By plastic, did you mean PVC or are you referring to the corrugated flex tubing? Thanks for the tip, it sounds like it might work great in my case!

Answered By PaverPro82 On

I'm based in the Midwest and I've had a 1-inch PVC line under my pavers for over a decade without any issues. Every winter, I blow it out with a compressor and add a bit of marine antifreeze. Not saying it's the only good option, but plenty of methods can work as long as you ensure it never sits with water in it to freeze.

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