Why Drainage System Discharge Lines Fail

[@StormWaterDrainageSolutions]

Wow the dynamics of building a sump pump system up north are definitely different than in FL. Really glad you made this video showing how these systems work and need to be built differently when in a cold environment🥶 People will hate and say “why did you run the sump line above ground, it looks tacky” But it’s because there is a reason and a very important reason for that matter. Keep educating! 📚

[@mattd2080]

This channel and techniques are light-years ahead of the 🍎 drain channel. Funny how over there you get the occasional bashing at techniques this channel does and vise versa. The more you learn and watch the more you realize this is the real place to learn how to build a good system to emulate. Professional crews and equipment, standardized system/process, proven long term results. I critique systems I see on contractors FB pages based on the high standard of builds this channel features. Most don't come close. Keep up the good work guys

[@idontgiveoutname3122]

Yeap, I watch FDM, Apple and Gate City regularly. They all specialize in THEIR geographics, soil types, seasonal weather, and projects.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

This will be our eighth year on KZbin. I would like to think that our videos have been improving over the past 7 years. I try to read as many comments as I possibly can and create videos based on what the general public needs for information as well as the young contractor. Thank you for commenting and contributing. Appreciate you!

[@webcompanion]

You're a gift to Michigan home owners!

[@badgn2002]

This is fantastic. Most of the content on KZbin is about catch basins and pop-ups. I'ts nice to see such a real world solution for the colder climates.

[@vaughnwesterby5162]

I have a similar situation at my home, I hope you show the details of your dry creek bed build! Thanks for the video. 👍🏻

[@ptg01]

Makes total sense ! What I've always wondered is suburban Detroit subdivisions with city water and city sewer services, where is the IDEAL place to discharge sump pump water ? I assume it's storm sewer but that's buried deep and almost impossible to find and hook up to.....

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@bengoolie5197]

Excellent! Thanks for all you do.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickcastillo2567]

Amazing video. Great work. Can't wait for the dry creek bed.

[@azrios]

Good to know, thanks for explaining. Nice work 👍

[@ProudDadVet]

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[@castilloenterprise1262]

This is such A BADASS video. I love your videos!!!! Thank you.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Thank you for commenting and watching

[@82dupont]

I have to express my sincere appreciation to guys like you and guys in south who take time out to explain the science behind these systems. Seriously thank you very much. I have a question, I live on coastline of CT, we get winters and some cold weather but not as bad as we used to. Town I live in already told me I can put in a sump pump discharge into my backyard as long as it does not become a nuisance for neighbors with no inspection. I have an above ground pipe at this point but I want to go into ground and daylight the opening about 30 feet from home right before my yard grades downward. What do you recommend for piping? I see you do it multiple ways and I like all the ways you do the work but if you could prioritize your favorite set ups. Thanks again

[@matt08015]

thank you for sharing enjoyed

[@Kanooky_Jones]

Update video, Awesome!!!

[@84gp455]

And it doubles as a watering pool for the little critters. Noticing the rabbit tracks at the discharge spot.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

We were really cold for a couple weeks. That was the only way they were going to get a drink of water.

[@alanmorrison3598]

Could you explain the heater?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

I will do a video. Thank you for commenting and contributing

[@chrismay682]

Thanks for the video, I watch your channel often! Q: If you cant bury it, how would the discharge be run if there was nothing but yard between the OD sump and a natural fall in the grade? Recently got an estimate for one in North Oakland county. Thanks again!

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@castilloenterprise1262]

That was aCraZy amount of water!

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Appreciate you!

[@TeslaBoy123]

Nice job 👍🙏

[@ryanyoung6978]

Could you post your video on here where you did the foundation drain on this house? I don’t see it but maybe I need to go back farther than 6mo?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@ryanyoung6978]

Yea I just found it. Looks like that a was a lot of work. Looks good

[@AlwaysHopeful87]

Nice work.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Thank you

[@DaDaDo661]

Do you have a video about getting water drained from a low spot to high spot? Basically a situation where its almost impossible to do a traditional downward slope in the drain?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@jameslawson9527]

I have a yard surrounded by concrete. Can i build a leach style field with a grid system and 4 pipes in the trench until I can break up and or clear out some concrete to move and daylight the water? This will only be for a year.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

So many variables come into play when making decisions for yard drains that it's so hard to say based on the description that you gave. My initial thoughts are to cut the concrete with a rented concrete saw. Remove 18 inches of concrete. Put your system in lay the 18 inches of concrete back down, and you can continue to live your life, worry free, and keep all your concrete.

[@richgird7959]

Is ultraviolet damage to discharge pipes ever an issue for you?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Only on a certain brand of 6" have I ever had a problem

[@alanmorrison3598]

What if you lose power?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

We installed a backup generator that runs on natural gas.

[@korgied]

Why is there so much water at this foundation in the first place? Also.. for those who think it's ugly.. the homeowner could build some kind of wooden box around it I guess

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

It's more common than you'd think.

[@ChrisTopher284765490]

Is it a good idea to put some kind of screened cap on the end of the discharge pipe to prevent rodents crawling in or no?

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Birds are the problem in this case. This system has been too active. A pump system is hard to plug. If it was gravity, we would use a critter guard.

[@famousSdwade]

Why will my solid discharge pipe freeze if it’s constantly moving water. I’m going to a drywell and HAVE to bury it.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@ace1logisticsllc690]

What like of pump do you use???

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Zoeller

[@jonsweiger6309]

Robert, I love the videos and I've been subscribed for a few years as I'm always working on drainage issues on my horse farm in the hills of north central Ohio. My biggest challenge is the lot next to my barn where my horses are kept during the winter. It's terribly muddy and I'm thinking an outdoor sump pump might solve my issues but I'm not sure about the buried chamber and associated pipes being in the area where the horses will still be walking. The discharge would only have to go about 20 feet to the other side of a fence before it would then go downhill. Is it possible to send you a video of the area to get a quick opinion on whether an outdoor sump pump would work for my scenario? I already have a materials list from your website but I hesitate to spend thousands of $$ if what I'm trying to do is a bad idea.

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

I never want to put a pump system where the animals are gonna be walking. I always cut a swale to direct the water outside of the fenced-in area. Hope this helped. Thank you for watching!

[@jonsweiger6309]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN That's what I was afraid of, which is why I wanted to confirm before moving ahead. Thanks Robert!

[@anthonydenovellis9218]

Can you bury it to a storm drain, going under a driveway

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

If it has slope

[@brich2929]

your website is down, can't see your products

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

It's under scheduled maintenance. We will have it back up tomorrow afternoon. Thank you 😊

[@45NUTS_PART_DEUX]

I`II give Love Too

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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[@ryanyoung6978]

Is that an imported mini x you have? Looks very similar to the one I just sold

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Kabota U17 Made in the USA

[@ryanyoung6978]

@@FRENCHDRAINMAN made in USA parts imported lol don’t fool yourself

[@ace1logisticsllc690]

You guys got snow we have the sh$tiest clay you can get damn near concrete in the Tampa Bay area..

[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

Yeah, that makes a hard job, even tougher, doesn't it?

[@StevenTunstall-hw1vo]

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[@FRENCHDRAINMAN]

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