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Event Coordinator

Kevin Fleming
Greenwood Metro District


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Event Vice Coordinator 

Kenneth Garvin
City of NRH Public Works







2025 Collections Event Description  *Updated 3/26/25*
Changes highlighted in Yellow

2025 Collections Judging Sheets *NEW 3/26/25*
The judging sheets are provided primarily for event coordinators and judges information only. They are not part of the procedures or the rules of the event. They are for reference only and do not govern; the event descriptions govern. They are updated periodically and are subject to change at any time, without notice. They may not be used in any form of protest or question. There may be actions that are penalties that are not explicitly listed as an example on the penalty sheet.

Collections Event Tutorial
Tutorials should be used as an overall suggestion not 100% accurate

 VICTAULIC Event Tutorial

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

TABLE

Table Dimensions

TOOL BOX
The tool box is made of 3/4" plywood and is 20 3/4" h X 21 1/2"w X 41 1/2"l
INSERTA TEEInserta Tee Rep, Daniel Lockart at Daniel.Lockart@adspipe.com
HAND DRILLMcMaster-Carr Ratchet-Bit Brace Hand Drill:  https://www.mcmaster.com/#hand-powered-drills/=16q283i

Part number for the arbor/pilot hole drill bit that will fit into the McMaster-Carr ratchet bit brace hand drill and accommodate the Lenox 4.5 inch circular cutting blade
BIT BRACE

A 3/8 shank will fit in the braces. The part number we use at Nationals is the Lenox Tools 1779805 6L arbor. This arbor is a quick change arbor, It has a 3/8 shank and a bit that is approximately 3.25. There are other manufacturers available as well.

Please note that at Nationals, most of our bit braces have been welded so that the shank cannot be removed from the brace, but this is not required. 

The Lenox unit can be purchased on Amazon at:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenox-Tools-1779805-Change-4-Inch/dp/B004CELTXC/ref=pd_day0_hl_469_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004CELTXC&pd_rd_r=e87cf90b-1e97-11e9-8739-9941e184f583&pd_rd_w=b9zTg&pd_rd_wg=lVuGU&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=RQVV59M5NH7A4R8FSYYV&psc=1&refRID=RQVV59M5NH7A4R8FSYYV
 
While we use the McMaster-Carr ratcheting bit brace, many teams also use the Robert Larson 10 inch bit brace (also ratcheting). This bit brace confirms that it can take a shank up to (thereby eliminating any concern of the shank not fitting). It is available on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Larson-Swing-Brace-Chuck/dp/B000JRFJQO/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548197141&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=robert+lawson+838-4000

COUPLING  

Specific part numbers for the two flexible repair couplings.

The repair coupling is an 8 repair coupling sized for an 8 SDR35 PVC pipe with an outside diameter of 8.4. The couplings we use are the FERNCO Model 1056-88 (8 x 8 Flexible Coupling).

The bands we use are stainless steel only.

It is in Grainger’s catalog here:
https://www.grainger.com/content/general-catalog?pagelabel=2816&search=3HDA2

And available online for sale at a great price here:
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Fernco-1056-88-8-x-8-Flexible-Coupling-Cast-Iron-or-PVC-to-Cast-Iron-or-PVC?utm_source=bingad&utm_medium=shopping&msclkid=4e36e037f6a215a3fb2cbc7059561aac

VICTAULIC TOWER 

All you need to go is place an order with a Victaulic water/wastewater distributor and advise them you want the "Victaulic OPS Kit" have that person email Craig West, craig.west@victaulic.com, and he will send them the order form.  You can also contact Craig at 206-305-0552 for ordering.

Core & Main and Ferguson Waterworks can accept the purchase orders.

Price is a flat rate of $600 which  includes the steel base for the unit to sit on - keeping everything safe and secure.  Everything is on hand and ready to start taking orders and shipping out the units.

Drawing of Tower

Ask A Question

Questions will be accepted up until  9/23/25.  Additional questions can be asked at the pre-competition meeting on Monday, September 29, in Chicago.

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