When I saw how (relatively) small the dry well was that you installed, I thought "how small was the original?" Holy Moly! It looked like the size of a sump basin! No wonder it kept overflowing! Great work, guys!
Thank you Donna. That’s a good comparison. A sump basin pumping to another sump basin plus the downspout is tied in too. Thanks for the compliment and it’s always good to hear from you. Have a great week, Tom
Thank you ktm. The overflow pipe runs uphill from the dry well to the emitter. That way only the excess water leaves through the popup the rest would go back to the dry well. Have a good weekend, Tom
No, In a French drain we wrap the stone, because it's taking in water. In a leaching / dry well type set up the water is exiting. The water won't bring dirt in with it. Happy Memorial Day Chris
Hi Dmvitt, Thank you for the compliment. This house is sold and the closing is in a couple weeks . This job was just to replace the existing dry well with our smallest chamber system. Which is still 250 gals. This work was in the contract and had to be done before closing. The overflow is the only vent. Just the basics - no bells and whistles. Thanks and have a great week, Tom
Hi Johli, I hope you are having a nice Labor Day weekend. You are most welcome at any time and your thumbs up is always appreciated. Hopefully you're having some nice weather. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend. Thanks again, Tom
Hi Rick, I usually install at around 24 inches although I have done several at 3-1/2 to 4 feet. Our frost line is 36 inches. I have never had a problem with any of the chambered systems at 2 feet and we've been installing them for years. I hope I answered your question. Tom
@@tyelandscapinganddrainage thanks for the quick reply. Do you know if the salt in the softener backwash will clog my soil? It's a fair amount of clay. Perks about an inch every 45 min after saturation presently. Softener backwashes with about 80 gal every 2 or 4 days.
That sounds like good perk Rick. I don't know how the salt will affect the soil. You might consider tying in a downspout or two to help flush out the salt. Tom
Darrin, That's difficult to answer. First, you need to know how much water is coming from the french drain. Second, you need to know how good your soil percolation is - how fast you can percolate the water. Then, there are other variables like; is there any water table issues and can you have an overflow pipe. I am sorry I can't be more help with your question, Tom
When I saw how (relatively) small the dry well was that you installed, I thought "how small was the original?" Holy Moly! It looked like the size of a sump basin! No wonder it kept overflowing! Great work, guys!
Thank you Donna. That’s a good comparison. A sump basin pumping to another sump basin plus the downspout is tied in too. Thanks for the compliment and it’s always good to hear from you. Have a great week, Tom
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you
Another great Install
A nice compliment from Apple Drains always makes my whole week! Thank you Chuck.
Nice job, do you slope your overflow and emitter. I like the post in bucket as leveler for backfill
Thank you ktm. The overflow pipe runs uphill from the dry well to the emitter. That way only the excess water leaves through the popup the rest would go back to the dry well. Have a good weekend, Tom
Mmmmm… the smell of money… at least that’s what we say in the plumbing world. 😂 great job
I say that all the time too Alan. Thanks and have a great week, Tom
Why no fabric below the rock? Does dirt not clog this type of set up?
No, In a French drain we wrap the stone, because it's taking in water. In a leaching / dry well type set up the water is exiting. The water won't bring dirt in with it. Happy Memorial Day Chris
Nice job as usual but why no vents in this one?
Hi Dmvitt, Thank you for the compliment. This house is sold and the closing is in a couple weeks . This job was just to replace the existing dry well with our smallest chamber system. Which is still 250 gals. This work was in the contract and had to be done before closing. The overflow is the only vent. Just the basics - no bells and whistles. Thanks and have a great week, Tom
@@tyelandscapinganddrainage I see. Thanks for getting back.
Here to give my thumbs up! Sorry I'm late to the party = )
Hi Johli, I hope you are having a nice Labor Day weekend. You are most welcome at any time and your thumbs up is always appreciated. Hopefully you're having some nice weather. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend. Thanks again, Tom
How deep is the frost line there and are you getting under it? I want to use this system for my water softener backwash in lower Michigan.
Hi Rick, I usually install at around 24 inches although I have done several at 3-1/2 to 4 feet. Our frost line is 36 inches. I have never had a problem with any of the chambered systems at 2 feet and we've been installing them for years. I hope I answered your question. Tom
@@tyelandscapinganddrainage thanks for the quick reply. Do you know if the salt in the softener backwash will clog my soil? It's a fair amount of clay. Perks about an inch every 45 min after saturation presently. Softener backwashes with about 80 gal every 2 or 4 days.
That sounds like good perk Rick. I don't know how the salt will affect the soil. You might consider tying in a downspout or two to help flush out the salt. Tom
@@tyelandscapinganddrainage thanks. Idk if I want to do that as it might overload it. I think I have more research to do.
Is this chamber the same as used for graveless septic leach field?
Yes. Infiltrator chambers
@@tyelandscapinganddrainage thanks
How would you calculate the size of a dry well required for a French drain?
Darrin, That's difficult to answer. First, you need to know how much water is coming from the french drain. Second, you need to know how good your soil percolation is - how fast you can percolate the water. Then, there are other variables like; is there any water table issues and can you have an overflow pipe. I am sorry I can't be more help with your question, Tom