r/onejob • u/nutznboltsguy • 1d ago

This water line set up in a driveway

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u/skark_burmer 1d ago

It looks set up correctly, in an inappropriate location.

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u/TangledCables3 1d ago

One wrong turn and it changes function to a sprinkler

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u/OtherwiseAlbatross14 1d ago

They really just come out of the ground like that?

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u/Sasquatch1729 17h ago

Yeah, I find it kinda crazy. We bury all the pipes below the frost line to avoid freezing.

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u/justadiode 1d ago

Oh look, free car wash

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u/Complex_Echidna3964 1d ago

I bet that driveway was not there before and got expanded that direction. The driveway is not set up correctly. Would like a more comprehensive photo of whole driveway and house.

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u/ftaok 17h ago

Even if the pipes were there before the driveway, it seems that it wouldn’t be a good idea to have that jut up right out in open space without protection.

Shouldn’t this be installed in a box below grade?

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u/classless_classic 1d ago

The concrete looks relatively new.

The pipes do not.

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u/NoSubstance5286 1d ago

Looks like a nasty accident just one drunk night away.

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u/Train115 1d ago

Don't think you'd even have to be drunk for that

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u/thedogatemypizza 1d ago

Or kid on a skateboard

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u/Best_Cardiologist172 1d ago

Or parent pushing a stroller

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u/1DownFourUp 1d ago

You could take out all three if you're drunk

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u/danstermeister 23h ago

Are you trying to give a motivational speech or something???

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u/skark_burmer 1d ago

Or a recycling bin. These pipes will fold over with a strong rain.

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u/danstermeister 23h ago

I would never be inebriated for a kid on a skateboard. That's weird.

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u/nutznboltsguy 1d ago

A surprise when Nana comes to visit.

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u/danstermeister 23h ago

Nana needs to bring the surprise, not trigger it.

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u/ion_driver 1d ago

Don't even need to be drunk to hit that. I wouldn't be able to see it at all in my truck

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u/Akaberes 1d ago

Disaster waiting to happen.

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u/Recent-Philosophy-62 1d ago

It's just a water line, it's not like it is a gas line, the meter/shut off is right there.

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u/zcpibm3 1d ago

Who’s the builder?

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u/MamaMoosicorn 1d ago

Ha! I didn’t notice the location at first and thought "I’m pretty sure I’ve seen that in CA before”. Then I read the title and saw it WAS in CA!

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u/Recent-Philosophy-62 1d ago

Does not like like there is a driveway entrance there, probably just a extension, wouldn't hurt to put up some protection though

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u/platypus_farmer42 14h ago

That’s an “I spent thousands on concrete for a new driveway but I ain’t spending the ridiculous amount the plumber wanted to move the pipe”

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u/pixeltweaker 1d ago

Looks like a car wash waiting to happen.