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 lxk_
 
Location: AU
go in drains
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<Reply # 20 on 11/21/2011 10:56 PM >
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Posted by Jared Kat
-do not enter a drain from a manhole if you can avoid it, find the outfall
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I agree, I think this is shit advice
Some drains don't even have outfalls, you'll never find the good ones if you're only looking for what's readily accessible by anyone
[last edit 11/21/2011 10:59 PM by lxk_ - edited 2 times]
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Dougo
Wrong account -- Look for other Doug
Location: Victoria, Australia
Gender: Male
| |  | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 21 on 11/22/2011 2:44 AM >
| | | | Posted by dsankt
Why?
I find it much nicer to get in way upstream via a manhole at the smallest bit and work downstream as it gets bigger and (generally....) more feature rich.
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Saved me making a post to say the same thing.
I love nothing more than finding a small pipe inlet knowing that every meter leads me closer to a bigger section or feature... or to the other side of the road ;)
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Keaven
 
Location: 15 miles from the Grassy Knoll
Gender: Male
| |  | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 22 on 11/22/2011 1:40 PM >
| | | | Posted by Dougo
Saved me making a post to say the same thing.
I love nothing more than finding a small pipe inlet knowing that every meter leads me closer to a bigger section or feature... or to the other side of the road ;)
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The question is about getting started in exploring drains and is in the rookie forum. Under most circumstances, the outfall is going to be easiest route and better for those less experienced.
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Dougo
Wrong account -- Look for other Doug
Location: Victoria, Australia
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 23 on 11/22/2011 9:56 PM >
| | | | Posted by Keaven
The question is about getting started in exploring drains and is in the rookie forum. Under most circumstances, the outfall is going to be easiest route and better for those less experienced.
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I can only base my opinion on how I did it.
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golosco
  
Location: North East, USA
Gender: Male
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 24 on 11/23/2011 10:13 PM >
| | | | Posted by Keaven
The question is about getting started in exploring drains and is in the rookie forum. Under most circumstances, the outfall is going to be easiest route and better for those less experienced.
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right, i appreciate the help, and all the other less-rookie-like help as well. all info is welcome :] how do u even pop a manhole? my buddies did it the one time i went..
<*" Keep Tellin' Myself, Things'll Be Okay, While My Other Self Sayz FUCK LIFE DIE SLOWLY "*> |
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lxk_
Location: AU
go in drains
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 25 on 11/24/2011 2:29 AM >
| | | | With a manhole lifter. They vary depending on the manhole.
If you can't get hold of one you can fashion one from everyday objects. Some can be opened with a car jack winder (or similar T-shaped bit of metal) or a parachute cord and some bolts tied to each end. Gatic lifers that will lift most conventional manholes are available from some plumbing distributors and other knockoffs can be found on ebay
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dsankt
 
Location: live and in the fresh
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<Reply # 26 on 11/24/2011 6:04 AM >
| | | | Posted by Keaven
The question is about getting started in exploring drains and is in the rookie forum. Under most circumstances, the outfall is going to be easiest route and better for those less experienced.
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And if there is no outfall...
Then you're back to using manholes.
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micro
Gender: Male
Slowly I turned
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 28 on 11/24/2011 4:45 PM >
| | | | Every city has its own little quirks when it comes to draining so fielding advice from people all over the world probably isn't going to help much. What works (or doesn't work) in Australia might not be the case where you live. It's part of the reason why Predator's "Approach" is of limited use to people living in North America. In some cities you can go draining in flip-flops, other require chest-waders. Some cities have well-ventilated systems, other cities don't. Some cities have lots of outfalls, others.. you get the idea.
Bringing two lights and not going draining when it's raining are pretty universal. "Watch where you step" is also a good thing to keep in mind, but you probably knew that one already. After that, everything else will depend on how your systems were designed and the extent to which you want to explore them. Outfalls are your easiest way in. Find one, go in and have a look. If you liked the experience, then go find another one. Repeat as many times as you desire. You'll figure things out as you go along, just like a lot of us here did.
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superphoenix
Location: New York City
Gender: Male
There's a madness to my methods
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 29 on 11/24/2011 5:02 PM >
| | | | Since the outfall I use empties out right to the river, I always check the tide and go about an hour before the peak low tide to give myself a general two hours to safely explore. This site is helpful as it shows you a tide calendar for whatever region you're in. http://www.protides.com/
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Keaven
Location: 15 miles from the Grassy Knoll
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 30 on 11/25/2011 2:47 PM >
| | | | Posted by Zombi951
Bring extra water to drink
bring more then one good torch
put a mask on and scare people from side culvert boxes
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How about this mask?
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golosco
Location: North East, USA
Gender: Male
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 31 on 12/22/2011 2:19 PM >
| | | | so I've found a few entry points and gathered most of the tools and provisions and I think I will be heading Down the drains soon... one thing I have heard about is maps of the sewer/drain systems, but I cant find anything of the sort? as soon as i get down there, I will have tons of pictures to throw up here for y'all.
Again, I appreciate the support/help, party peoples
<*" Keep Tellin' Myself, Things'll Be Okay, While My Other Self Sayz FUCK LIFE DIE SLOWLY "*> |
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Relocate
Location: nunyabiz
Gender: Male
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 32 on 12/25/2011 3:19 AM >
| | | | Posted by golosco
one thing I have heard about is maps of the sewer/drain systems, but I cant find anything of the sort?
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Some sewers/drains have maps available online, in my experience it is mostly cities(which is where most good drains are anyway!)
There are websites, sometimes not all too useful however, that have drain maps available. Try going to "your town/city.gov" and poking around, you can also google search "your town/city Public Works"
Then again, you can also give your local library a try of course. You'd be surprised at how much information one can gain from smooth-talking a librarian.
To fail in what you've yet to achieve is more the spirit of exploration than to make no attempt at all.
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metawaffle
 
King of Puns
Location: Brisbane!
Gender: Male
Purveyor of Fine Lampshades
| | | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 34 on 12/27/2011 11:06 PM >
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Considering Cairns also gets crocodiles in its drains, that's probably good advice 
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DJ Craig
 
Moderator
Location: Johnson City, TN
Gender: Male
Break the Silence
| | | | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 35 on 12/28/2011 2:52 AM >
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Read this. It has all the information you need...and a lot more.
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..." -Dr. Suess |
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highxfive
Location: Portland, OR
Gender: Male
Introvert.
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 36 on 1/2/2012 11:19 PM >
| | | | I've recently found out that many cities consider drains to be public property, meaning anyone may enter at their own risk. Look into your local codes and make sure first and foremost. Also, anyone that has posted in this thread, HEED THEIR WORDS and UTILIZE INTELLIGENCE.
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lxk_
Location: AU
go in drains
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 37 on 1/3/2012 3:37 AM >
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awesome
about 10 of us did a really unique, albeit unrewarding drain in Cairns last year.
Crushed half a dozen crabs on our way up.
Totally forgot about crocs until afterwards
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sope
Location: 352
Gender: Male
UHR
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 38 on 2/8/2012 7:12 AM >
| | | | Posted by Zombi951
put a mask on and scare people from side culvert boxes
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lmfao.... So doing this
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omac
Location: NW Arkansas
| | Re: Draining starter
<Reply # 39 on 2/8/2012 6:22 PM >
| | | | We went on our first drain exploration last week in Tulsa, we went with a group that had been there before and that made a big difference. Experienced travelers.
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