@vzgsxr He uses kitchen trash cans and storage bins for sump pump basins and shows it like he did something great. Dude is misleading and a crook. To take homeowners hard earned money and not use good materials!! Just a joke
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN I'm in Australia and was researching French drain systems as I need to install one around my new home. I'm in construction (a carpenter 20+ years) I've done a little drainage work in my time but nothing of the scale that my French drain will be (approximately 120ft) - so obviously I want to do it right the first time. I think I've watched all of your videos. I also watched a few of 🍎's. It's pretty evident to me who is doing it the more effective way, not only with the drain itself. But also with the care taken in the homeowners yard using plywood etc. I will be copying you exact system for my drainage system. Keep up the great work. 👍
I guess Im asking randomly but does anyone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost the account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
@Damian Israel thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out atm. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
I’m glad I stumbled across your videos. I’m about to hire out my roof runoff drainage system job and I have had so many of my misconceptions changed. I now know what I need. I’m going through company websites and looking at pictures of their work and reading their explanations. I’d have hired half the crews I’ve just crossed off if I didn’t receive an FDMU education. Thanks!
I’ve said it before, it’s disappointing you personally berated other contractors.. but I will gladly say that ‘your the man’ when it comes to clear advice and guidance and that I really do appreciate. Great team snd great work done by your team. I shall be putting your advice to great use on resolving a severe flooded garden, that flooded my workshop her in the UK. So... thanks... seriously appreciated 👍👍
@@daibonehead hi…. Yes I did. FDM info is top notch. I followed the principles and 100% resolved 2 severely flooded clay soil gardens. One had been unusable for over 5 years. I have a photo libiary from start to finish. So yes… I’m totally a supporter of FDM and his methods, which are super simple. The genius is the use of a horizontal sum and larger size stone. If I could share the photos I would….👍👍
@@daibonehead if your planning a project, I’m very happy to tell you what I did here in the UK by following FDMs faultless principles… even though I say so my self, the results are truly amazing. I take no credit for the design ( that is 100% FDM) but I do take credit for the graft I put in… PM me if you wish to discuss…👍. I forgot to say… I’m not a contractor, I’m just a DIY guy. I had been given the use of a elderly friends garage but was horrified to find that her garden and next door, totally flooded. So it HAD to be resolved… FDM (principles) to the rescue…💪💪💪
I’m watching your video because I’m looking for an answer. Here’s my question…for connecting pipe to a gutter downspout should I use slotted pipe or solid pipe?
The dual wall is perfect for my project but I don't know if I should do one 6 inch or two 4 inch pipes. It's a small access road that needs to hold dump truck traffic with gravel loads. I guess one 4 inch will move plenty of water but I was looking to improve reliability in case one clogged or a flood came. Great video! Thanks!
I wanted to know how deep to dig a French drain. I found a video where a guy dug a hole with a post hole digger and it filled up with water. His conclusion was that he "relieved the pressure" that was holding the water down. It seemed to me that the water was coming into the hole from the sides not the bottom. What is the physics on that?
Thanks for the interesting video, topics like this do interest me very much. I have watched enough of your content that’s it is time to hit subscribe :). In NJ
I'm looking for terracotta pipe to make an open drain (1/2 cut) down a small bank in my front yard. I get a gully between a flower bed & the top of a granite wall. Plastic may work, but I don't want it shift from light weight & also get a mower over it. Will this pipe work for that?
Besides Home Depot, what's a good option to try in Michigan area? Most of the Home Depots don't even carry any in stock. I just finished digging the drains and I'm having a hard time finding quality pipe.
I plan to bury 4" single wall corrugated perforated pipe, 8 feet deep and push air through it as part of a greenhouse temperature stabilization (geo thermal) project. Will soil enter the perforations (1/16" slots) and plug the pipe? Put another way, if you bury slotted pipe will it plug? In searching for this answer I've learned much about french drains from your videos.
I understand. This will only work with solid pipe otherwise it will fill will ground water. How will you push air through the pipe? 8ft deep will work I have deep crock wells that do not freeze.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN I'm in Western Nebraska. Ground water will not be an issue. My submersible wells are 300 - 350 ft deep and we have the pumps down to 285 ft. Also rather dry, avg annual rainfall is 19". My only concern is the slots eventually filling with our loam/clayish soil. Most use perforated pipe to avoid condensation issues in summer when you push the warm air into the 55 degree underground pipe. To answer your question, the air is pushed through pipe with large squirrel cage fan sitting on a box above where pipes come out of ground. I will have 15 of these pipes buried together 8ft deep. Were it not for potential problem of condensation eventually building up and filling pipe with water, I'd go solid.
You start out by addressing that videos talk about grooved inside catching dirt inside and you show the solid inside one. Then you go on to show all the groves ones including the yellow one you use. You never answered the question about groves pipes catching more debris than smooth (assuming both are installed the same way.
That's the thing, people get stock on telling the lie. And they don't like admitting they're wrong. And they don't want to change. As you said, they literally have the option to say "ah well technology has came out with something", but they won't. People just get set in their ways.
I am curious and I can’t seem to find an answer. I am putting a drainage system in currently and my deepest point is around 8ft deep. What kind of pipe should I use? I want to be able to drive over it if needed without the worry of crushing it. Thank you!!!
All that is nice to say about double wall but the average homeowner does not want to pay for the double wall. Also they don’t want to put forth the effort to install double or single wall corregated pipe correctly.
True corrugated pipe and not speaking of double wall that had a smooth wall on the inside I’m talking about corrugated pipe that is corrugated on the inside as well catches debris don’t care what this man says or anybody else. I own a business myself as well and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to dig up pipes for customers and they are completely stopped up with decayed leaves and other debris causing back up and sometimes major flooding.
How are you getting debris as large as leaves on the inside of your pipe? If they are installed correctly, there is no possibility for leaves to get inside the pipe as the drainage geo fabric wraps the pipe and gravel allowing only water to pass through into the pipe.
@@bpmiller87 It is getting in via the gutter. I thought my system was protected by the screens over the gutter, but there is a open space at the end and somehow a lot of stuff gets in anyway. Maybe not all screens have this bowed shape, maybe flat screens would not do this. I did not realize it, and now have stopped up underground corrugated pipes. It amazed me how much got in. Lot of trees in the neighborhood and my yard.
Just cut a deal with UPS they bet FedEx. Also 1 skid holds 4 coils (400ft) and you can fill the center with Fabric and fittings. Email Scott for a Quote Scott.frenchdrainman@gmail.com
It's 🍎 Drains. It's ok, you can say it 😂
@vzgsxr
He uses kitchen trash cans and storage bins for sump pump basins and shows it like he did something great. Dude is misleading and a crook. To take homeowners hard earned money and not use good materials!! Just a joke
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN
I'm in Australia and was researching French drain systems as I need to install one around my new home.
I'm in construction (a carpenter 20+ years) I've done a little drainage work in my time but nothing of the scale that my French drain will be (approximately 120ft) - so obviously I want to do it right the first time.
I think I've watched all of your videos. I also watched a few of 🍎's.
It's pretty evident to me who is doing it the more effective way, not only with the drain itself. But also with the care taken in the homeowners yard using plywood etc.
I will be copying you exact system for my drainage system.
Keep up the great work. 👍
I guess Im asking randomly but does anyone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid lost the account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
@Maximilian Tommy instablaster :)
@Damian Israel thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out atm.
Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Im getting ready to put in my first drainage system so i really appreciate the information ur putting out,thank u👍
Blew my mind with that dual wall.
I’m glad I stumbled across your videos. I’m about to hire out my roof runoff drainage system job and I have had so many of my misconceptions changed. I now know what I need. I’m going through company websites and looking at pictures of their work and reading their explanations. I’d have hired half the crews I’ve just crossed off if I didn’t receive an FDMU education. Thanks!
Whst is FDMU EDUCATION?
I’ve said it before, it’s disappointing you personally berated other contractors.. but I will gladly say that ‘your the man’ when it comes to clear advice and guidance and that I really do appreciate. Great team snd great work done by your team. I shall be putting your advice to great use on resolving a severe flooded garden, that flooded my workshop her in the UK. So... thanks... seriously appreciated 👍👍
Hi Darren. Did you implement anything?
@@daibonehead hi…. Yes I did. FDM info is top notch. I followed the principles and 100% resolved 2 severely flooded clay soil gardens. One had been unusable for over 5 years. I have a photo libiary from start to finish. So yes… I’m totally a supporter of FDM and his methods, which are super simple. The genius is the use of a horizontal sum and larger size stone. If I could share the photos I would….👍👍
@@daibonehead if your planning a project, I’m very happy to tell you what I did here in the UK by following FDMs faultless principles… even though I say so my self, the results are truly amazing. I take no credit for the design ( that is 100% FDM) but I do take credit for the graft I put in… PM me if you wish to discuss…👍. I forgot to say… I’m not a contractor, I’m just a DIY guy. I had been given the use of a elderly friends garage but was horrified to find that her garden and next door, totally flooded. So it HAD to be resolved… FDM (principles) to the rescue…💪💪💪
Thanks. I didn't even know that a dual wall wall available.
I’m watching your video because I’m looking for an answer. Here’s my question…for connecting pipe to a gutter downspout should I use slotted pipe or solid pipe?
Solid
The dual wall is perfect for my project but I don't know if I should do one 6 inch or two 4 inch pipes. It's a small access road that needs to hold dump truck traffic with gravel loads. I guess one 4 inch will move plenty of water but I was looking to improve reliability in case one clogged or a flood came. Great video! Thanks!
The 6 inch Virgin yellow is what we put under Driveways.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thank you for that feedback.
I need to know about the Geo fabric and clay systems. The guy On Apple Drains is saying the Geo fabric is not need in clay. What do you think?
What is the manufaturer of the yellow tile. Cannot find it on line.
Where can you buy dual wall pipe? I have looked everywhere in MD.
Great videos I'm learning a lot, stuff I never heard of, just curious what's the yellow 6" single wall pipes go for in $$ I live in TN
Go to Frenchdrainman.com to our online store
I wanted to know how deep to dig a French drain. I found a video where a guy dug a hole with a post hole digger and it filled up with water. His conclusion was that he "relieved the pressure" that was holding the water down. It seemed to me that the water was coming into the hole from the sides not the bottom. What is the physics on that?
You have anyone in Westchester n.y that you would recommend? Thank you
Would you happen to have any contacts in the Pittsburgh area that use your products and techniques?
@Steve
Call Jen 248-505-3065
Love your videos. I wish you could stay on track though. Finish your thoughts.
@Get2222 Maybe I need to be put on RITALIN damn and I thought I was perfect. 🙃🤫🤭
Thanks for the interesting video, topics like this do interest me very much. I have watched enough of your content that’s it is time to hit subscribe :). In NJ
I'm looking for terracotta pipe to make an open drain (1/2 cut) down a small bank in my front yard. I get a gully between a flower bed & the top of a granite wall. Plastic may work, but I don't want it shift from light weight & also get a mower over it. Will this pipe work for that?
@DJ
Yes it will be perfect!!
Besides Home Depot, what's a good option to try in Michigan area? Most of the Home Depots don't even carry any in stock. I just finished digging the drains and I'm having a hard time finding quality pipe.
Store | French Drain Systems | Curtain Drains | Macomb, Oakland, Lapeer, St. Clair County
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I plan to bury 4" single wall corrugated perforated pipe, 8 feet deep and push air through it as part of a greenhouse temperature stabilization (geo thermal) project. Will soil enter the perforations (1/16" slots) and plug the pipe? Put another way, if you bury slotted pipe will it plug? In searching for this answer I've learned much about french drains from your videos.
I understand. This will only work with solid pipe otherwise it will fill will ground water. How will you push air through the pipe? 8ft deep will work I have deep crock wells that do not freeze.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN I'm in Western Nebraska. Ground water will not be an issue. My submersible wells are 300 - 350 ft deep and we have the pumps down to 285 ft. Also rather dry, avg annual rainfall is 19". My only concern is the slots eventually filling with our loam/clayish soil. Most use perforated pipe to avoid condensation issues in summer when you push the warm air into the 55 degree underground pipe. To answer your question, the air is pushed through pipe with large squirrel cage fan sitting on a box above where pipes come out of ground. I will have 15 of these pipes buried together 8ft deep. Were it not for potential problem of condensation eventually building up and filling pipe with water, I'd go solid.
You start out by addressing that videos talk about grooved inside catching dirt inside and you show the solid inside one. Then you go on to show all the groves ones including the yellow one you use. You never answered the question about groves pipes catching more debris than smooth (assuming both are installed the same way.
ua-cam.com/users/shortsErMP7Nki_xs?feature=share
That's the thing, people get stock on telling the lie. And they don't like admitting they're wrong. And they don't want to change.
As you said, they literally have the option to say "ah well technology has came out with something", but they won't. People just get set in their ways.
I am curious and I can’t seem to find an answer. I am putting a drainage system in currently and my deepest point is around 8ft deep. What kind of pipe should I use? I want to be able to drive over it if needed without the worry of crushing it. Thank you!!!
6 inch Corrugated is the strongest pipe
Can tree roots grow into dual wall more easily than into PVC?
Watch "How to Keep Tree Roots Out Of Buried Downspouts [ Full Installation ]" on UA-cam
ua-cam.com/video/ZyQYVMrp4G0/v-deo.html
What type of pipe would you recommend for drainage in sandy areas in the state of Florida?
@A O
High Octane
where can you buy dual wall drainage pipe
All that is nice to say about double wall but the average homeowner does not want to pay for the double wall. Also they don’t want to put forth the effort to install double or single wall corregated pipe correctly.
Interesting...
Thank you
Ray lewis here is the video
Where can you buy the French drain pipe?
WWW.FRENCHDRAINMAN.COM
If it is a larger order- 4 rolls or more contact Scott @ SCOTT.FRENCHDRAINMAN@GMAIL.COM for a custom quote
Multi media sites?
True corrugated pipe and not speaking of double wall that had a smooth wall on the inside I’m talking about corrugated pipe that is corrugated on the inside as well catches debris don’t care what this man says or anybody else. I own a business myself as well and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to dig up pipes for customers and they are completely stopped up with decayed leaves and other debris causing back up and sometimes major flooding.
How are you getting debris as large as leaves on the inside of your pipe? If they are installed correctly, there is no possibility for leaves to get inside the pipe as the drainage geo fabric wraps the pipe and gravel allowing only water to pass through into the pipe.
Brian Davis I totally agree with you Brian. I don’t think most people understand physics of water
@@bpmiller87 It is getting in via the gutter. I thought my system was protected by the screens over the gutter, but there is a open space at the end and somehow a lot of stuff gets in anyway. Maybe not all screens have this bowed shape, maybe flat screens would not do this. I did not realize it, and now have stopped up underground corrugated pipes. It amazed me how much got in. Lot of trees in the neighborhood and my yard.
@@lou-nc4rc If you watch his videos, there is NO connection between roof /leader water and french drain water. They are two different systems.
French drain man sells the yellow pipes, but his shipping fee is more expensive than his 100ft pipe.
Just cut a deal with UPS they bet FedEx. Also 1 skid holds 4 coils (400ft) and you can fill the center with Fabric and fittings. Email Scott for a Quote Scott.frenchdrainman@gmail.com