Backyard Sump Basin! Watch It Work - Best Basin - French Drain - Catch Basin

[@JarredSutherland]

"Dig backwards .. and the reason why is..." I love things like this. Do this, and here is why so that we learn. Thank you!

[@adamwolven3230]

agreed. This guy is a natural teacher

[@MrImperial67]

Chuck thanks so much. I've watched damn near all your videos and I got everything hooked up finally. All the neighbors think I'm so handy. But I have to give you the credit. God bless

[@appledrains]

Happy to Help!

[@MikeGallo-i5i]

Hey Chuck. A couple of weeks ago I finally wanted to handle the wet, soggy lawn in our garden. It was an intimidating task but the I discovered your great videos. The French drain is done and it works, thanks to your great way of teaching and explaining. Even my neighbours came to me because they now see me as the "drainage specialist" but I have to give the credit to you chuck, thank you and greetings from Germany

[@appledrains]

So happy to help

[@arborearthinc6775]

As a landscape contractor, I appreciate your enthusiasm, step by step explanations, and clarity. I'll be using this as a basic training vid. Thank you!

[@SeanBaker]

I enjoy the 15+ minute videos.

[@SergioGurrola]

chuck you're a good man!! god bless you

[@hmg8915]

I'm so jealous when I see your soil.. I'm up north, so digging is hard work

[@alessandrajouberteix4663]

I absolutely love your real live videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom!

[@LovedMyLoyalLongDog]

Thanks Chuck for all your tips as they're very much appreciated.

[@ericdarnell2520]

You're an excellant teacher. Thank you for sharing what you know with the world.

[@RGShaklee101]

Thank you Chuck !! For who you are and the information you share!!

[@delroysavage4505]

Great advice regarding the type of shovel. I think it is often overlooked

[@lrigdrenlrigdren2147]

Wow, I *really* like how you teach, and show all sorts of tips and details, not assuming anyone is an expert. I'm certainly not. I'm just a middle-aged lady without a lot of practical knowledge, but trying to get there and figure out how much I can do on my own to save money and protect my property. My home was unfortunately built kind of in a flood zone in 1960, and the backyard becomes a lake during rainstorms, with no exit for the water - the curb is higher than the yard! Was thinking of a sump basin, and then let the pump direct the water over the curb to the street, or else collect into a little tower for my garden. But I've been intimidated to try myself, and dismayed by contractor costs. This video has given me encouragement. Thank you!

[@ezequielkier4618]

Hi Chuck! we used the ADS Sump Basin on our back yard and it collapsed! one of the connection to the sump pump seamed to got loosed and maybe that created some vacuum but it really collapsed and we had to remove it. Now we will try to reinstall the system but this time with the JACKEL 18 in. x 22 in. Perforated Sump Basin

[@adamwolven3230]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@Endeavor545]

Chuck, I’ve only ever installed one sump basin and I installed the Zoeller M98 and it worked great! One mistake I made though was not completely covering the sump basin. It floated up on me but I learned a lesson.

[@JD_Mortal]

You can cut a 4" hole in the bottom and add a threaded 4" coupling. That will allow excess water to fill from the bottom without pulling sand or debris into the tank. That will also allow some water to remain, as weight, while supporting the pump off the bottom. That will really help stop the basin from becoming a "boat" in high water levels. Optionally, aluminum or copper grounding rods can be driven through the side walls, as vertical as possible. That will help secure the basin down, better than the ribs alone. If you know there is a constant rising water table, you can also use two steel cork-screw anchors through the bottom. They only require a small hole to get the spiral rod through. Then you can add extra secure tethers, also steel parts, from the anchor handles, to the top lip or a mounting ring.

[@davidwatkins8016]

Is that 4 in coupling placed as a riser within the basin? Can I get the same effect by drilling half inch holes in the bottom and lower sides of the basin and wrapping landscape cloth around the basin?

[@arlieramirez6157]

Your channel is so valuable thank you!

[@martinmarsola6477]

A very instructive video. Thanks for the informative results. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 😊👍🇺🇸

[@Iamtherodlight1453.]

Thank you, sir excellent video

[@SeanBaker]

Love your videos!

[@prakashambastha7530]

Thanks Chuck. Do I need to make some holes on the bottom on sump pump basin? because there will always be small amount of water which may lead to mosquitos or bugs

[@nedloh17]

Hey Chuck.... don't stand on that rake !!😂

[@mostlymetalmachines9249]

I've just dug a hole for my ADS basin in heavy clay soil. Do i need to drill any holes in the bottom or side walls? Once I fill some of the dirt back to fill the gap between the basin and hole shouldn't the wall ribbing and weight of the M98 keep the basin from moving? In another of Chuck's videos, i saw he put some weights on the lid for a while. I guees to literally let the basin settle down. Thanks in advance.

[@bdub4112]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a yard that floods all around my house and in my crawl space under my bathroom. I have zero drainage or sump pit in crawl space or yard

[@jholden816]

Does the water come into your house? Did you install this system he is showing in the video?

[@bdub4112]

@@jholden816 I water comes into my crawl under the bathroom. I haven’t installed any systems yet

[@mattwatson2365]

Hey Chuck, Really love your videos. I'm going to give a French drain a shot. I was looking and the perforated pipe is $24 per 10' and the fabric is $24 per 100 ft. Then, I would need the gravel. I was comparing going that way to the easy flow tubing which is about $80 per 10'. I'm like $27 per 10' plus the gravel price seems a lot cheaper than the easy flow for a DYI. It might offset due to labor for you as a contractor. What do you think? I'm thinking it would take about 10 bags of gravel for 10 ft. which would actually be about the same cost as the easy flow. I guess I answered my own question. For the same cost, I should go with the easy flow since it's easier. Let me know if I'm looking at it correctly. Thanks for all the help you give us.

[@Iamtherodlight1453.]

So awesome thank you sir. The only question I have aren’t you supposed to put fabric and gravel around the sump basin.

[@appledrains]

Not needed

[@KyokushinNidan]

Thanks Chuck. You da man!

[@beckyfoslo8613]

Thank you for your videos. We had a company come and add a deep basin with sump pump a few months ago. The basin is already collapsing In ! What causes that? improper installation or cheaper basin? thanks for all your tips!

[@donne9768]

Love your videos. Wish my Arkansas clay shoveled that easy.

[@cjjus101]

Is there any reason to bury the discharge line other than cosmetics? I have a subsurface drip emitter septic system and am trying to avoid interacting with those lines throughout the entire yard. Located in North Texas. This is incredibly insightful and has convinced me that I can achieve a project that I’ve been scared to start for several years. Thank you for posting.

[@thatretiredguy8907]

I use the zoeller pump you recommend and the ADS HDPE sump basin. I am in Arizona so it is only used a few times a year. The top will be buried about 3" in my courtyard. My question is how to seal the lid? there is no gasket and I am sure silk will get into it. BTW your recommendation on the 2" hole saw for 1 1/2" pipe was great, it fits perfectly

[@ecanosoft2010]

excelente video ... saludos desde chile... mi estimado... muchas gracias por su enseñanza y tiempo... quizas lo usare como hobbies, soy informático y necesito distraer mi mente y buscar otro trabajo q me ayude a futuro...

[@Rampage00769]

Lot of work for a demo. Thank you Sir. Question, should I use that fabric if I have clay? Back yard is all clay after about 3-4". I went 18" to keep fall. Have just started and only used #57 rock Around corrogated, perferated pipe so far. Some of the back yard I'm not planning on covering with sod as it's at the very back and catching water from the neighbors yard which is much higher to mine. Same with the north side of house. But not as much clay on that side. My drain is almost all the way around house. Already have some foundation probs as well. Hpuse is not on a slab, but is a brick house with a crawl space. I'm thinking use the fabric on the side of house only, where there's more dirt. Lots of rock either way. And a sump to get the curb on one side due to no fall. Also using a lot of catch basins. Would be nice if I could tie in the down spouts to pererated pipe, but read that was a No No, to run solid pipe for that. More digging lol.

[@chrisdesimone4249]

Chuck, would you mind explaining the best way to add a catch basin (the 12 inch sq) to an existing French drain? The flow would be a straight line thru just to catch surface water, thanks so much! Big fan! Is it as simple as just cutting the pipe as a pass thru?

[@appledrains]

Its the same for all Catch basins. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mmXomth9R_rbs

[@chrisdesimone4249]

@@appledrains YOU ROCK!! That reply was lightning .... now I know why I am a big fan, THANKS CHUCK FROM NJ

[@wilsonbobcatservice4151]

Doesn't it freeze in the winter? Or do u remove pump? I do alot of I door ones.

[@chickenman1043]

Hi chuck! Love your content and how knowledgeable you guys are. Would love to get your help connecting with someone from Apple drains. I’ve tried multiple ways of reaching out …phone, online estimate request forms, etc over the past 60 days or so. Figured I’d try to connect with you here. I am in fort Myers and have what I think will be a pretty sizable job. Not sure if the Orlando or Miami office will come over to me in fort Myers. I can’t find anyone local with your level of expertise. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@williampalmer7026]

Thank you for your help!

[@mrbrad41471]

Chuck, I wish you could install a system like that for me at my place!

[@leonardo47000]

Chuck, I live in Massachusetts and it gets pretty cold here. Is it ok to install my sump pump and basin outside with a catch basin on the inside of the basement where the water is collecting?

[@secretjourney4815]

As long as your drain is under the frost line (approximately 36” in mass.) you should be fine.

[@turnandburnroadtripssouthe8432]

What is the max height of lift for a large sump basin or does that depend on pump size? I really need at least 8 foot high from the top of pump inside basin

[@101bibat]

Following. I also need the water to go up 5-6 ft above the basin.

[@georgi6860]

Pumps have that information on the box, I have a small pump which is rated about 7 metres

[@JD_Mortal]

I use the ribbed basin for sumps that need to be setup to drain water from under crawlspaces. I cut out the bottom with a 6" hole, so water can drain away when possible. That also stops the basin from becoming a "boat", causing it to slowly pop up out of the ground. It helps act as a bridge from surface to deep sub-surface sand. Keeps water away from the tight web of tree roots too. I just wish they made a smaller or two-stage pump for these setups. One for 250-500 gph, for slow filling water. Then another for 1000-3000 gph, for flooding rain water. I thought about using a pond pump, but they really are overpriced and under-developed, compared to sumps.

[@ray330]

Question. If you want the discharge pvc coming out of the sump basin underground, do you completely bury the sump basin with the lid?

[@chucks4748]

How far will the pump take the water ? I need to take water about 300 ft. Any advice ?

[@appledrains]

Yes it will work

[@dougrichardson1980]

Is it ok to drill some small holes into the sump basin to allow water that may miss the pipe to seep in through the side?I realize that the holes cant be too low that water cant accumulate for the pump

[@diytacoma5758]

Do you Redmond 3 inches pipe or 4 inch pipe for a French drain

[@PRLcafe]

You king. You boss.

[@errolosafo4314]

What kind of drainage to i need to plan for if i am just beginning to build and where exactly do i place these drainages

[@appledrains]

@@errolosafo4314 greatest question ever ask!! Let’s see put the French drain over here and another pipe over there

[@appledrains]

And I’ll bet you’re serious about your question!!!

[@errolosafo4314]

@appledrains I am very serious about it. I was probably expecting you to direct me to one of your videos where you have done such insulation .

[@errolosafo4314]

@appledrains also I don't get you but I wanted you to give me a general idea if you can't be specific. I thought you would say Something like. 1. Put an "X" drain 5 meters from the foundation and slope surrounding soil into the area. Or 2. You would have to finish and grade the area sloping it. Or 3. This is a link to one of my videos that will give you a general idea

[@errolosafo4314]

@@appledrains your videos have enlightened me ... I just need a little guidance and help.

[@ronthemogul]

Nice

[@dariod2666]

French drains don’t need to have a slope correct? They can just be installed around the perimeter of your home level all the way to the basin?

[@MrRspar]

Is there a sump basin that also works as a drain?

[@chinov9445]

Great quality video n instruction ✅🎯on How to for the DIY thanks CHUCK 🤙🏽I’m doing a 70 foot French drain with a sump pump system in my back yard confidence enough from watching all your videos for the last year got 100 foot perforated pipe 4 catch basins French drain fabric n 3yards of round rock 🪨 n Chucks favorite Zoeller pump can’t watch anymore of the FRENCH DRAIN MAN videos all he fucking does is how great they are n how great he’s product is can last 300 years 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@bhadz100]

Chuck how deep did you dig?

[@kingkoopur9212]

What type of sump pump do you have in there ?

[@mohamedwarsame9708]

whats the name of music towards the end ??

[@langilangimahe5845]

How much for you to do the job

[@atomicpuma492]

Can I bury my catch basin if I completely cover it with the cloth? I keep hearing that the catch basin isn't intended to deal with surface water, so why have it exposed?

[@fig83]

Can a French drain be 8' deep around basement footers

[@Bear304inc1]

How many of those bags to do a 50’ run??

[@snapperproman21370]

where do you buy basins that cheap? The ones I have seen are $60 at Lowes,and Home Depot.

[@spencerbean2860]

can someone explain why most videos he doesnt use fabric but this video he does? what situations do you use fabric and which ones not?

[@101bibat]

You know anyone who will install a Sump pump in Atlanta?

[@appledrains]

Hi Blake currently we have no franchise in Atlanta, however there has been some interest from a couple of people. So maybe the spring we will add that franchise to our team. Thanks for watching!

[@Paradoxical124]

Can I use a sump basin as a catch basin?

[@appledrains]

You could if it’s big enough. 24 x 24” cash basin cost about $500. These catch basins I’m showing you are by far the best way. Thanks for your comment

[@Paradoxical124]

@@appledrains Holy Moly! 500 bucks! A sump basin is definitely the way to go

[@jamiemichael4190]

lol I’d luv to b able to dig ditches n sand come on up to TN and if the buried rocks don’t get u the Tree Roots will lol. Ur hands and upper body will b like 🫨🫨🫨 after u slam into that first rock lol.

[@dustbat]

I would think that dirt would clog the line, sock or no sock.🦇

[@rinzler9775]

One thing that always worried me with these sumps is mixing high voltage with water.

[@appledrains]

Seriously?

[@rinzler9775]

@@appledrains wouldnt a short potentially make the area live, ie, some kid sticks their hand in the sump or near it ?

[@appledrains]

@@rinzler9775 check your breaker box

[@appledrains]

But it’s so protected it’s like you say the wires in you breaker box will go bad

[@rinzler9775]

@@appledrains I guess because I'm in Australia, we got 240v down here (or up here, depending which way you flip rhe Earth 😄)

[@DB-cx6cb]

What is your Chiropractor’s name?😅

[@sluggonotnancy6178]

If the surface water doesn't soak down to the gravel on top of the pipe, then why put the gravel on top? Couldn't you just put the gravel in the trench, put in the perforated pipe, and back fill with dirt?

[@shawnphillips1220]

Is there a requirement of droppage for a line like this prior to it meeting the pump?

[@tomthelandscaper]

Great video Chuck. Are you at all worried that animals that like drinking soda will be attracted to the recycled fabric made from bottle caps? lol

[@SeanBaker]

I actually laughed at this.

[@shaolin9737]

dont understand in one video your sayin dont use fabric around pipe that it doesnt work and wont drain properly and in other videos your sayin use it, so your obviously getting some sort or reward or payment from these fabric companys your advertising. i was enjoying your videos until the advertising started

[@kaygee1187]

I could be mistaken, but I believe he says DO NOT DIRECTLY wrap pipe with fabric, but ALWAYS use fabric around the gravel around the pipe. The fabric stops silt and fine sediment from entering the pipe, but if directly against the pipe, it will act as a plug. With greater surface area and the gravel as a buffer, it is less likely to become 100% blocked and the pipe will always remain unrestricted with the gravel in front of it.

[@retireearly7223]

Just because you don’t understand the man, you don’t have to accuse him of selling out for advertising. Maybe it’s you who misunderstood what he’s saying.

[@treverwhoever]

You don't need fabric... even the best designed french drain is only temporary and will clog... it may be in 5 years... it may be in 25.. but it will clog... the fabric is just an added expense... unless you have a bunch of extra cash you dont need it... just make sure to install cleanout t's to power wash the drain annualy.. remember the gravel trench is your drain... The pipe just helps the water along..