I GOOFED UP! Installing Subdrainage in Clay Soil - The Big Dig Part 3

I goofed up my subdrainage in more ways than one. Let's find a solution specific to clay soil.
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[@anthonyhengst2908]

It's not a "screw-up" its an educational process. Live and learn is a real thing.

[@jimwilliamson7598]

I was in drainage business for 50 yrs. The latest of your drawings is the best. You don’t have to use filter cloth over the rock. You can use a couple of layers of cardboard. It will last until layers figure out who they are then they stay that way!🧑🏻‍🌾👍🇨🇦

[@douglaskrenik4102]

Midwest farmer here: We deal with installing subsurface drainage into clay subsoils all the time. Our solution is to just decrease the distance between the runs (or laterals). 50 or 60 ft intervals are common and if needed we go down to 20 to 30 feet. We install typcially 3 to 4 feet deep, depending on how much fall we have to the outlet and tile length.

[@oldmanrock7542]

If you're not making mistakes, you're not doing anything. I'm enjoying your process and problem solving. Another good video.

[@mikebart3804]

Issue with the burrito is that when they fail and we deconstruct, we find the wooven fabric is clogged by mold. That's one reason it's fallen out of favor. Now, you surround the pipe with drain stone then add a layer of smaller stone (pea or rice depending on what the native soil is. The layer of smaller stone slows the native soils/fines from making it to the drain stone while allowing the water to get through.

[@PaulMoloneyAudio]

Hi Pete, loved your explanation of how things are going for you. You didn't screw up, you added to your education, in a very modest way. You're a great diplomat. Regards to all in the USA from Ireland.

[@rachel4483]

Yeah, I figured you'd come to that conclusion. With your background I didn't think it was our place to bring it up and you'd figure it out yourself. Sounds like a bunch of people didn't think you would and treated you like a potato. Sorry. 3 year old Shaun wishes you and your digger (and family and farm) the best. Despite the waste of time and money seen by us adults he's simply enjoying the journey of you digging. He still likes your tractors and tractor driving the best though. Happy sunday.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Well 💩 I thought what you were doing was going to work great. But it's an honest mistake. So unfortunate that you are basically starting over. That sucks. But I'm 100% positive that you won't stop until it's right.

[@jeankipper6954]

One of my favorite sayings: Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from bad decisions. Actually, you are enjoying the process, and, so are we! Thanks for sharing with us!!!

[@348Tobico]

It takes integrity to stand up and say, "I messed up". I admire that more and more as I age. You have integrity, Pete, and that is why so many of us are so committed to following your channel. No matter the story, no matter the result, we understand you'll give us the straight info as you see it. Priceless in today's miasma of noise.

[@StanTheBrand]

In this video we had architect Pete, it was awesome to see the depth of knowledge he has. It was like sitting across his desk as he explained the project. Always enjoy the videos!

[@susanoswalt1169]

This is why I like your channel so much you do your homework on projects for long term affects not quick fixes these kids now a days don't think long term and when they don't it will make it harder on them as they get

[@PlaneViewFarm]

I love videos like this. Sometimes, I feel like I'm the only one who makes mistakes. I appreciate your honesty. It's nice to be reminded that we're all human.

[@jamesrobinson9304]

As usual, Pete you are one of the best "teachers" I have have experienced in my 82 years. Thanks............My best wishes to you and Hillary. JR, Gorham, ME

[@tonydelapa1911]

Thanks for a great discussion. I have done a lot of drainage work on golf courses and athletic fields, which are fairly demanding situations. You explained this well. I was taught to locate the discharge end early in the process to assure that we were taking all water to daylight. That is for soil applications like you have.

[@neilkratzer3182]

We've done the solution that you come up with for decades. Actually we did our neighbors over 35 years ago and they still have no water issue. I still see it everyday going out my drive.

[@Jeffreyperez-rp6ow]

Pete,

[@physiologist7237]

Really nice to meet you at the market yesterday! I am really enjoying the progress on the drainage system.

[@Telluridepilot]

I helped install a few drain fields and remember rock around the perforated pipe with red rosin paper on top of the rock before backfilling. This was 30 plus years ago so I’m sure things have changed but remember the rosin paper made a barrier that held together until the soil settled preventing debris from entering from the surface. Love the channel Pete !

[@jamesjordan4051]

Really enjoy the details in your explanation on each design. Appreciate how each time I watch your videos I feel not only have I learned something new, I feel I am a much better person. The past 15 months gave been difficult with the loss of my youngest daughter and in some strange way your videos have brought me some simblance of peace.