I'd seen the "footprint" of this unit at the Generac store but didn't realize just how big it would be.

Unfortunately, the "projectile" / air compressor rig couldn't get purchase in the sand so they'll have to come back with another idea. I'm holding firm on no…

28DEC21 - After waiting about six months for this unit, it finally showed up today. It's a 38kw standby generator that will power the whole house when needed.

Then, they had to move the machine to the back corner of the front yard so they could bore the hole from the gas tunnel over to the house, for the electrical…

Once the hole is bored, this is the electrical (red) and gas (yellow) PVC conduit that they pull back through.

Unfortunately, they did break into an irrigation line but it was done with a shovel and person, not the boring machine. Apparently, this happens regularly as…

The conduit head just came out of the hole.

07JAN22 - After Generac's people couldn't bore the holes needed for the gas and electrical cable, they finally found a directional boring contractor who showed…

The repair.