Four inch pipe will be more than adequate. So would three. Check the 0.25 multiple you used to find fall in pipe lengths, to my eye the slope is steeper than 1/4 inch in a foot. Good luck.
I don't know why the algorithm made me watch this but I also wondered if you'll want cleanouts maybe via sanitary tees just before turns after long runs.. Also wondering if the main should b bigger to carry the expected volume of water in a heavy downpour.
Great questions. I figured the upright sections could be used for clean outs by removing the downspout if needed. Also I talked to a gutter guy and he thought with the size roof I have that the 4” would be enough.
Math is solid. My only thought is that it is a long distance with a lot of turns I would hate to try and have to clean it out to remove a blockage. It will be leaves, sand from roof tiles, etc. that won’t flow too nice with a slow gravity fed system. Couldn’t tell where you are draining too. Just worried you will have to dig up all the nice work 15 years from now.
Great tips. We don’t have any trees near our house and never need to clean our gutters so I’m hoping we’ll be ok. Great things to consider though when planning!
Glad to see you can add. Brilliant!
Thanks for the reply, didn’t know if different parts of the country required it.
Four inch pipe will be more than adequate. So would three. Check the 0.25 multiple you used to find fall in pipe lengths, to my eye the slope is steeper than 1/4 inch in a foot. Good luck.
I don't know why the algorithm made me watch this but I also wondered if you'll want cleanouts maybe via sanitary tees just before turns after long runs.. Also wondering if the main should b bigger to carry the expected volume of water in a heavy downpour.
Great questions. I figured the upright sections could be used for clean outs by removing the downspout if needed. Also I talked to a gutter guy and he thought with the size roof I have that the 4” would be enough.
Why wasnt the foundation waterproofed before the pipe was installed?
The high wall was waterproofed since it has the basement space on the other side. The frost walls for the garage were not waterproofed.
I run my downspouts directly into the drain tile . Helps keep the footer moist
Ive been told the risk of that is if the pipe gets clogged down line the gutter water will back up into the drain tile
Math is solid. My only thought is that it is a long distance with a lot of turns I would hate to try and have to clean it out to remove a blockage. It will be leaves, sand from roof tiles, etc. that won’t flow too nice with a slow gravity fed system. Couldn’t tell where you are draining too. Just worried you will have to dig up all the nice work 15 years from now.
Great tips. We don’t have any trees near our house and never need to clean our gutters so I’m hoping we’ll be ok. Great things to consider though when planning!