French Drain Man, you are a freakin' genius. Not because your work (and workers) is the best, but your explanation to the diy-er is understandable. Completely. (Helpful hint to the diy-er who just discovered this channel: you need to watch a few hours of his vids to understand the terms and new words that you may have never heard or used before. Like learning a foreign language.)
Watch "Underground Downspout Drain - Done Right The First Time Work Smarter NOT Harder ] Drainage For DIYer" on UA-cam ua-cam.com/video/RnA2NOIEZ6M/v-deo.html
Watch "New Pop-Up 2.0: Game Changer in Drainage! Made in the USA, Indestructible Design, Fits ANYTHING!" on UA-cam ua-cam.com/video/E85Tjrd5708/v-deo.html
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thank you so much for the info. For a large backyard thats all pool and patio except for the perimeter, would you recommend a quad pack or something else?
You say you can ship it ground but it still costs $400 to ship a single roll to WA. Love your content and products, but the shipping costs just don’t justify me buying it.
Does every house in Michigan have a storm drain on their property? Would be nice if we had something like this to make it easy for us. We’re not even allowed to bring water to the street into sewers.
Do you screw in the end spout adapter to the corrugated pipe? Do you need a wye adapter for every downspout if you leave in the south (SC) with no nearby trees? Looking for some feedback after watching many of your videos and others I am curious to know what you prefer.
How do you go about filtering the gutters/downspouts? Won't this clog after Fall and into winter...then causing heaving if not cleaned out numerous times?
I just have a question regarding winter up north.. If you have a gutter drain line that ends up under a few feet of snow and you have a freeze, thaw cycle on the house, putting melt water into the gutters, but frozen ground and covered emitter, what happens? When my street is plowed, my front yard gets a bot of push snow and clearing my driveway ends up putting most of it in blown snow that stays a long time. In my area, can't let water directly out on street, and there are no storm drains either, so the concern is for what happens to the system in the winter, up north, under snow but with water.
I live close to Montreal Canada, I have a similar setup for spring through autumn but for winter/spring I let the downspouts empty out about 10 ‘ from the foundation, I think you need think around where the water goes when it rains and the ground is partly/completely frozen. You can also use melting electric cords to put in the eavesthrought, you need to do a bit of trial and error to adapt to freezing temperatures..
I have a question- I have poured concrete sidewalks at my house- how can I run the pipes under them? Do I need to rent a machine or is there a tool or attachment that I can buy that will core the dirt under them to run the pipe?
If standard concrete walkway , I dig a trench 3ft each side first to get clearance and then start digging underneath concrete top down , remove excess, top down again, etc. stay consistent and jump to the other side, do the same and you’ll eventually see light! - use a spade- short narrow shovel
I love your videos and have learned alot. I know you stand by the baughman products. I live in eastern Canada where I see plenty of frost so I like the idea of no joints and using one full run of corrugated pipe. If I dont have access to baughman (yes I know you sell online but it exceeds my budget) would you still recommend using corrugated even if I purchase from a big box store. I have found a thicker version compared to the real thin wall stuff you referenced in this video. Thanks so much, appreciate your feedback
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN Thanks for replying, Is Baughman the only virgin pipe available. I wish I could buy all products thru your online store but its the shipping to the east coast that is the killer. Thanks again.
Do you ever just run the drain pipe under the sidewalk and into a cutout in the curb? Our town will let you do that. Is it a regional code issue or what?
You mention a couple times in this video that the transition connection between the solid and knife cut should use an internal coupling. Any reason why an external coupling wouldn’t be better?
Anthony , FDM says minimum 14-15 inches deep typically.. I did 13inches to 18inches from high point to low point ( discharge).. no issues for me since the 13inch trench was a stone trench around the patio that will not be walked on. I believe FDM says you can get “ bounce” if you’re less than 14inches..
We don't need to Is aerate bluegrass......its a scam. I have 3 decades of experience in the green industry it only benefit bent grass on the golf courses. Save your money. Good question. 👍
Will the pop-up still emit water with a slow rain or drizzle? With a 2 to 4" drop from the top of my house to my sidewalk should be enough slope to force the water out?
Any pop-up emitter water will slowly run out during a Drizzling rain. We have a pop-up emitter for 2022 that you can stick your hand down to clean out leaves etc. Watch "New Pop-Up Emitter V 2.0: Game Changer in Drainage! Made in USA, For Yard Drain Downspout Discharge" on UA-cam ua-cam.com/video/E85Tjrd5708/v-deo.html
@@peteman2980 Watch "New Pop-Up Emitter V 2.0: Game Changer in Drainage! Made in USA, For Yard Drain Downspout Discharge" on UA-cam ua-cam.com/video/E85Tjrd5708/v-deo.html
Hey French Drain Man! I'm from SC, and I can't seem to get ahold of stone without lots of dust and grain for my French drain systems. The pipe that's available to me doesn't have the large inlet size of the high octane, so I'm worried that the inlets may become clogged with the debris in the stone. Is this something I need to worry about, or should I start using perforated, corrugated pipe with the sock instead of the perf without sock?
Very informative video, but the high speed video that zooms in and out almost made me throw up😂. Seriously, but great video, though. I couldn’t stop watching!
The camera man moves much to fast. I am getting sea sick watching. I wish the camera man slowed down so I could see how the guys are assembling the system.
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Incredible video. Thank you so much!
I learned so much in just a few hours of watching your videos.
Nice explanation, best I've seen, thank you for the ideas for draining away from my 1900 vintage foundation in Maryland.
French Drain Man, you are a freakin' genius. Not because your work (and workers) is the best, but your explanation to the diy-er is understandable. Completely. (Helpful hint to the diy-er who just discovered this channel: you need to watch a few hours of his vids to understand the terms and new words that you may have never heard or used before. Like learning a foreign language.)
It's French Drain language ......
Great info! Thanks for the effort to make things easier and cheaper shipping.
Oh man what a relief that must be for you and your family!!
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Best Pop Up Emitter FDM's V2.0 for Downspout Drainage
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Watch "New Pop-Up 2.0: Game Changer in Drainage! Made in the USA, Indestructible Design, Fits ANYTHING!" on UA-cam
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Would you be able to put this under a paver patio - not be crushed by compaction ect?
@@windsorlandscaping3342 we do all the time. We compact the base on both sides of the pipe until we are at the top. That's the key.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thank you so much for the info. For a large backyard thats all pool and patio except for the perimeter, would you recommend a quad pack or something else?
@@windsorlandscaping3342 Yes a Quad Pack
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thanks so much!
You say you can ship it ground but it still costs $400 to ship a single roll to WA. Love your content and products, but the shipping costs just don’t justify me buying it.
Try triple wall pipe from Home Depot.
Shipping is too high. My thoughts exactly. The products are the best though....
Nice job. Tnks
Dude! I'm dizzy from that crazy moving camera! Thanks for the info, though. Really interesting.
Watch "Dos & Don'ts - Downspout Drain in the North Where Winter is Winter [ Complete Guide ]" on UA-cam
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Does every house in Michigan have a storm drain on their property? Would be nice if we had something like this to make it easy for us. We’re not even allowed to bring water to the street into sewers.
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Aren't you going to lose a lot of water velocity hitting that hard 90 degree fitting (versus a sweeping 90) ?
Same curious about this question.
That's what I was wondering, also.
What is the purpose of the D box? Haven't heard that explained yet. Thanks for all the info!
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Great video! Wish the guy operating the concrete saw was wearing some goggles ;)
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Do you screw in the end spout adapter to the corrugated pipe? Do you need a wye adapter for every downspout if you leave in the south (SC) with no nearby trees? Looking for some feedback after watching many of your videos and others I am curious to know what you prefer.
Watch "Dos & Don'ts - Downspout Drain in the North Where Winter is Winter [ Complete Guide ]" on UA-cam
ua-cam.com/video/_V1efJM-8yM/v-deo.html
How do you go about filtering the gutters/downspouts? Won't this clog after Fall and into winter...then causing heaving if not cleaned out numerous times?
ua-cam.com/play/PLjFCqaZ4v1BXKlR6qPMC_8I00r5KGdoP9.html&si=u8Yo9yNL_LZLtOwQ
I just have a question regarding winter up north.. If you have a gutter drain line that ends up under a few feet of snow and you have a freeze, thaw cycle on the house, putting melt water into the gutters, but frozen ground and covered emitter, what happens? When my street is plowed, my front yard gets a bot of push snow and clearing my driveway ends up putting most of it in blown snow that stays a long time. In my area, can't let water directly out on street, and there are no storm drains either, so the concern is for what happens to the system in the winter, up north, under snow but with water.
I live close to Montreal Canada, I have a similar setup for spring through autumn but for winter/spring I let the downspouts empty out about 10 ‘ from the foundation, I think you need think around where the water goes when it rains and the ground is partly/completely frozen. You can also use melting electric cords to put in the eavesthrought, you need to do a bit of trial and error to adapt to freezing temperatures..
Good question. Most of the UA-cam videos only deal with warm weather.
Is that knife slit flex pipe the same for downspout run off as the French drain/weeping tile that goes into bsmt sump pump?
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And a confirmation that the knife sliced pipe can be buried without a sock?
John , I believe the knife cut also lays in filter fabric
I have a question- I have poured concrete sidewalks at my house- how can I run the pipes under them? Do I need to rent a machine or is there a tool or attachment that I can buy that will core the dirt under them to run the pipe?
If standard concrete walkway , I dig a trench 3ft each side first to get clearance and then start digging underneath concrete top down , remove excess, top down again, etc. stay consistent and jump to the other side, do the same and you’ll eventually see light! - use a spade- short narrow shovel
How deep should the downspout go into the plastic adapter?
I love your videos and have learned alot. I know you stand by the baughman products. I live in eastern Canada where I see plenty of frost so I like the idea of no joints and using one full run of corrugated pipe. If I dont have access to baughman (yes I know you sell online but it exceeds my budget) would you still recommend using corrugated even if I purchase from a big box store. I have found a thicker version compared to the real thin wall stuff you referenced in this video. Thanks so much, appreciate your feedback
Stick with virgin pipe. Regrind splits unfortunately
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN Thanks for replying, Is Baughman the only virgin pipe available. I wish I could buy all products thru your online store but its the shipping to the east coast that is the killer. Thanks again.
@@paulflogeras2309 Hey Paul, I am from eastern ontario. Which product did you end up going with?
Hello, how deep these French drain need to be? Thank you
10 inches
why do the d box not come with holes already?
Do you ever just run the drain pipe under the sidewalk and into a cutout in the curb? Our town will let you do that. Is it a regional code issue or what?
We are not allowed 🚫 because it can cause a ice dam in the street during the winter 🙄.
You mention a couple times in this video that the transition connection between the solid and knife cut should use an internal coupling. Any reason why an external coupling wouldn’t be better?
There has been a material shortage. We had none for many months.
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN 👍🏻thanks for the reply!
These downspout kits are great. Ordering soon. As a homeowner, how deep do I make the trench for the high octane pipe? Ty
Anthony , FDM says minimum 14-15 inches deep typically.. I did 13inches to 18inches from high point to low point ( discharge).. no issues for me since the 13inch trench was a stone trench around the patio that will not be walked on. I believe FDM says you can get “ bounce” if you’re less than 14inches..
@@dric30
merci
Doesn't the pop up freeze in cold weather and cause it to not work.
Watch "How to Prevent Underground Buried Downspout Pipe From Freezing During the Winter" on UA-cam
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What about doing lawn aeration over the down spout install, is it deep enough?
We don't need to Is aerate bluegrass......its a scam. I have 3 decades of experience in the green industry it only benefit bent grass on the golf courses. Save your money. Good question. 👍
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN never heard that, but of course I’ve been listening to the wrong people. Thanks for your insight on that.
Will the pop-up still emit water with a slow rain or drizzle? With a 2 to 4" drop from the top of my house to my sidewalk should be enough slope to force the water out?
Any pop-up emitter water will slowly run out during a Drizzling rain. We have a pop-up emitter for 2022 that you can stick your hand down to clean out leaves etc.
Watch "New Pop-Up Emitter V 2.0: Game Changer in Drainage! Made in USA, For Yard Drain Downspout Discharge" on UA-cam
ua-cam.com/video/E85Tjrd5708/v-deo.html
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN Awesome, thanks for the reply. Great info French Drain Man
@@peteman2980 Watch "New Pop-Up Emitter V 2.0: Game Changer in Drainage! Made in USA, For Yard Drain Downspout Discharge" on UA-cam
ua-cam.com/video/E85Tjrd5708/v-deo.html
Hey French Drain Man! I'm from SC, and I can't seem to get ahold of stone without lots of dust and grain for my French drain systems. The pipe that's available to me doesn't have the large inlet size of the high octane, so I'm worried that the inlets may become clogged with the debris in the stone. Is this something I need to worry about, or should I start using perforated, corrugated pipe with the sock instead of the perf without sock?
You only need to do this once if you do it right the first time so drop a few extra bucks and buy what you need from FDG's online store .......
Please sell product through Home Depot
Are you guys shipping to Ontario, Canada 🍁? 🙄
Frenchdrainman.ca
How deep are these trenches?
12 inches
Love your videos. But shame on you for allowing your employees to cut concrete without wearing PPE.
Thank you for commenting and contributing in a productive manner Peace ✌️
Very informative video, but the high speed video that zooms in and out almost made me throw up😂. Seriously, but great video, though. I couldn’t stop watching!
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Pretty silly the guy is talking about not letting any water get away, and taping, while using perf pipe
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The camera man moves much to fast. I am getting sea sick watching. I wish the camera man slowed down so I could see how the guys are assembling the system.
Watch "How to Keep Tree Roots Out Of Buried Downspouts [ Full Installation ]" on UA-cam
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Sorry this video was ran at a slower speed ✌
That kit looks expensive.
Water damage will cost a homeowner 10s of thousands of dollars 💵😒😑
So we like overkill