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.)
@pastblaster3285 Жыл бұрын
It's French Drain language ......
@Jstrahano3 жыл бұрын
I learned so much in just a few hours of watching your videos.
@k.scottphillips89333 жыл бұрын
Nice explanation, best I've seen, thank you for the ideas for draining away from my 1900 vintage foundation in Maryland.
@terryelrod76973 жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks for the effort to make things easier and cheaper shipping.
@harryl79462 жыл бұрын
Oh man what a relief that must be for you and your family!!
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@johnsonexcavatingandlandcl34733 жыл бұрын
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.
@maplenook2 жыл бұрын
Try triple wall pipe from Home Depot.
@thomasborreson3990 Жыл бұрын
Shipping is too high. My thoughts exactly. The products are the best though....
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
Watch "New Pop-Up 2.0: Game Changer in Drainage! Made in the USA, Indestructible Design, Fits ANYTHING!" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2mYhZ2omZpqZpo
@windsorlandscaping33422 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to put this under a paver patio - not be crushed by compaction ect?
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@windsorlandscaping33422 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
@@windsorlandscaping3342 Yes a Quad Pack
@windsorlandscaping33422 жыл бұрын
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN thanks so much!
@CP-nf9my2 жыл бұрын
Dude! I'm dizzy from that crazy moving camera! Thanks for the info, though. Really interesting.
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
Watch "Dos & Don'ts - Downspout Drain in the North Where Winter is Winter [ Complete Guide ]" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYeUlpmAgpJrr68
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
Best Pop Up Emitter FDM's V2.0 for Downspout Drainage frenchdrainman.com/drainage-products/pop-up-emitter-and-turf-restrictor-plates/
@mrdoktorek223 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Tnks
@skyline53543 жыл бұрын
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.
@brightboydesigns83253 жыл бұрын
Aren't you going to lose a lot of water velocity hitting that hard 90 degree fitting (versus a sweeping 90) ?
@jeffbidniy65522 жыл бұрын
Same curious about this question.
@munsters22 жыл бұрын
That's what I was wondering, also.
@DJLaFontsee5 ай бұрын
What is the purpose of the D box? Haven't heard that explained yet. Thanks for all the info!
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.
@andreh.dupuis84753 жыл бұрын
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..
@munsters22 жыл бұрын
Good question. Most of the KZbin videos only deal with warm weather.
@FRENCHDRAINMAN Жыл бұрын
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@rayray138513852 жыл бұрын
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.
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
Watch "Dos & Don'ts - Downspout Drain in the North Where Winter is Winter [ Complete Guide ]" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYeUlpmAgpJrr68
@JohnMcGing13 жыл бұрын
And a confirmation that the knife sliced pipe can be buried without a sock?
@dric303 жыл бұрын
John , I believe the knife cut also lays in filter fabric
@pjkobes007 Жыл бұрын
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 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
@FRENCHDRAINMAN3 жыл бұрын
Stick with virgin pipe. Regrind splits unfortunately
@paulflogeras23093 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mmgajbregz2 жыл бұрын
@@paulflogeras2309 Hey Paul, I am from eastern ontario. Which product did you end up going with?
@waileafairwayvillas62553 жыл бұрын
why do the d box not come with holes already?
@k.scottphillips89333 жыл бұрын
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?
@dric303 жыл бұрын
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
@prakashambastha7530 Жыл бұрын
Hello, how deep these French drain need to be? Thank you
@FRENCHDRAINMAN Жыл бұрын
10 inches
@zvijer29603 жыл бұрын
How deep should the downspout go into the plastic adapter?
@piezoman792 жыл бұрын
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?
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
There has been a material shortage. We had none for many months.
@piezoman792 жыл бұрын
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN 👍🏻thanks for the reply!
@fishon84062 жыл бұрын
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?
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
We are not allowed 🚫 because it can cause a ice dam in the street during the winter 🙄.
@rodbland78362 жыл бұрын
Doesn't the pop up freeze in cold weather and cause it to not work.
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
Watch "How to Prevent Underground Buried Downspout Pipe From Freezing During the Winter" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3fbeHmum7h3ZqM
@anthonyacosta72083 жыл бұрын
These downspout kits are great. Ordering soon. As a homeowner, how deep do I make the trench for the high octane pipe? Ty
@dric303 жыл бұрын
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..
@azvrmechanicaluniverse89223 жыл бұрын
@@dric30 merci
@vaughnwesterby51623 жыл бұрын
What about doing lawn aeration over the down spout install, is it deep enough?
@FRENCHDRAINMAN3 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@vaughnwesterby51623 жыл бұрын
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN never heard that, but of course I’ve been listening to the wrong people. Thanks for your insight on that.
@peteman29802 жыл бұрын
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?
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
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 KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2mYhZ2omZpqZpo
@peteman29802 жыл бұрын
@@FRENCHDRAINMAN Awesome, thanks for the reply. Great info French Drain Man
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
@@peteman2980 Watch "New Pop-Up Emitter V 2.0: Game Changer in Drainage! Made in USA, For Yard Drain Downspout Discharge" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2mYhZ2omZpqZpo
@maplenook2 жыл бұрын
Please sell product through Home Depot
@charlesarnold36993 жыл бұрын
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?
@pastblaster3285 Жыл бұрын
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 .......
@troypate97792 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. But shame on you for allowing your employees to cut concrete without wearing PPE.
@FRENCHDRAINMAN2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for commenting and contributing in a productive manner Peace ✌️
@sadielee1000 Жыл бұрын
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!
@FRENCHDRAINMAN Жыл бұрын
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@ErcanALTINEL2 жыл бұрын
Are you guys shipping to Ontario, Canada 🍁? 🙄
@FRENCHDRAINMAN3 күн бұрын
Frenchdrainman.ca
@mangie21783 жыл бұрын
How deep are these trenches?
@FRENCHDRAINMAN3 жыл бұрын
12 inches
@nmvanderschaaf46953 жыл бұрын
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.
@FRENCHDRAINMAN3 жыл бұрын
Watch "How to Keep Tree Roots Out Of Buried Downspouts [ Full Installation ]" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKq0iomDp9VnfZI
@FRENCHDRAINMAN3 жыл бұрын
Sorry this video was ran at a slower speed ✌
@manayunkman8310 ай бұрын
Pretty silly the guy is talking about not letting any water get away, and taping, while using perf pipe