Yard Drain, French Drain, Do it Yourself Project

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  • Learn how to quickly install a Yard Drain or French Drain. How to tips including - irrigation repair, control wires, discharge with pop ups, connections and catch basins. A very good how to do it yourself video.
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  • @poogan1239
    @poogan1239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I feel like this guy is the Bob Ross of drainage education. So soothing to listen to.

  • @HumbleWarrior7
    @HumbleWarrior7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    “You can do it, it’s not too hard.” The guy could have easily said “this is what we can do for a price” but instead you pass on the tips and tricks to DIYers like myself who usually can’t afford to pay professionals. Well done sir I hope you are blessed with a lot more business!

  • @rybreadus
    @rybreadus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a nice donation to home-owners everywhere. Thank you, sir.

  • @linhchau9788
    @linhchau9788 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As an dyi myself, I love it how he educate and show us how to do the work and repair some mistakes along the way... very informative. You got my subscription.
    Thx Chuck

  • @NR-pn6mn
    @NR-pn6mn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job on talking and working at the same time and not just talking us to death! 👍

  • @jesusbaez1730
    @jesusbaez1730 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love watching your videos taking your time explain everything bob ross of drains!! THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!!!

  • @CaptureYouVideo
    @CaptureYouVideo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    DRAIN KING ! thank you for all your ideas- - I am feeling energized...... All the way here in Australia.

  • @scalfaroc
    @scalfaroc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You're a really good teacher. Clear and patient.

  • @Nativtexan2
    @Nativtexan2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I must say I never thought of making a coupler using the pipe itself. That's a pretty neat trick!

  • @RickSaffery
    @RickSaffery 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your pro advice on the easy to follow video.

  • @SlightReturn666
    @SlightReturn666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These vids are great! They really helped me out. And you seem like a really nice person. With these vids memorized, I built 120' of French drain, and about 80' of pipes to take the water from my downspouts underground. It took so so so much effort. I guess about 65 hours. I put on my weight belt super tight and dug all the trenches with hand tools (mostly a pick) -- didn't want to rent power stuff because I really didn't want to cut irrigation lines and wires and stuff. I used all rigid Schedule 40 pipes (some perforated, some solid) so that i could get the pitch right and so that it would survive WWIII ... that's NOT a job I fancy ever doing again!
    But I did it! I had to hire a town-approved contractor to tie the pipes into the storm sewer catch basin. That was a bit of a ripoff but it is what it is -- you're simply not allowed to do it yourself. Had him place a backflow valve between the town storm lines and my new pipes. More important: it all works great! My yard is nice and dry now even right after huge storms! No more 2" deep puddles that last several days, yayyyy!
    One thing that you helped me think about was cleanout strategy. I tried to make it super easy to clean out every pipe, if they ever need it. So with any luck even if the system gets some gunk in it (not sure why it would, but anything's possible), it can be cleaned out without fuss.
    I also used a few small catch basins to get yard water right into the drain system. But I think I successfully differentiated between "clean" and "dirty" parts of the system. The French drain proper is all encapsulated in landscape fabric. The little catch basins clear into small gravel drywells abutting the French drain but outside the fabric. So I don't see any reason why the system will get contaminated even if the catch basins pour a little silt into the system now and again. Sure hope I did this right.
    Anyhow, many thanks for all these.

    • @Relic-mt8oe
      @Relic-mt8oe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations! Great story.

  • @jeremyotero4575
    @jeremyotero4575 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks,, man,, im a handyman in S.C,, and i love the way you teach, and i love your videos,,,, i would like to do the same ,,, on youtube,, but I just havnt got the help to show and edit these videos, but you do such an awsome job,, God Bless you,,,,, Peace out.

  • @travhulb6625
    @travhulb6625 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just a FYI. I’m a plumber/pipe liner. I’ve been lining pipe with a epoxy re-lining for 10 years. I don’t do a lot of this kind of irrigation black corrugated landscaping area drains but I have seen it. Its crap. Get A screwdriver and push in on it doesn’t take much pressure to put a hole through it roots can lift sidewalks up after about five years I guarantee you dirt roots mud will explode that pipe I say just go ahead and use ABS might be a little more expensive but will last longer good luck👍

    • @nova31337
      @nova31337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty much what I was thinking. This whole video is the very definition of "quick and dirty".

  • @stevep6160
    @stevep6160 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the way you explain things. Thank you

  • @francisboateng8747
    @francisboateng8747 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the wonderful message at the end of your video.

  • @delawareteacher1182
    @delawareteacher1182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for being amazing on youtube!

  • @ckeller07
    @ckeller07 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great video. With the information in the video I'm sure I Can handle my drainage issue one step at a time!!!

  • @NasinuWarrior85
    @NasinuWarrior85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, watching from Suva city, Fiji islands 🇫🇯

  • @thomaspatterson5902
    @thomaspatterson5902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video with all the right details.I have a smaller project I now think I actually can do myself. Thanks for sharing

  • @Trickhorn
    @Trickhorn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Making your own coupling- awesome!

  • @professional2.09
    @professional2.09 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks good and you look and act professional so thanks keep up good work and videos

  • @Absolutely_Nobody
    @Absolutely_Nobody ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so glad I ran across this channel. Thank you for sharing all this information.

  • @yamahattr6006
    @yamahattr6006 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job loving your positive attitude smile ☺

  • @rtcordero
    @rtcordero 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. I would hire you because your honesty shows.

  • @tlukins
    @tlukins 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Chuck, Always enjoy your tutorials.

  • @maryfernando7545
    @maryfernando7545 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Chuck. It is indeed real easily method to install these drainage system. It is hard work digging trench but a trencher is of great help with the trenching. I agree with Dan Fuller about the local government giving the hard word, possibly a hefty fine included if I did let water out at the edge of path. But this can be extruded on your own side of property behind the fence as I have seen done by some people.

  • @nmartin5551
    @nmartin5551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Appreciate showing what to do if you hit the sprinkler!

  • @maurades
    @maurades 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome. Thanks Chuck!

  • @joshuajaynes88
    @joshuajaynes88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll be doing this project for my backyard this week. Thanks for the informative video.

    • @PiLLO360
      @PiLLO360 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did it go?

  • @harraz7489
    @harraz7489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay Man, thanks to teaching me something. Keep up the good work

  • @patrickl542
    @patrickl542 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video I've seen NC NATIVE APPROVES!!!

  • @jeffs7163
    @jeffs7163 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don’t be afraid to get down on your knees😂😂😂😂. 13yr old me couldn’t help but laugh

  • @jyoung9181
    @jyoung9181 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks for the helpful tips!

  • @JessicaHernandez-mg3hk
    @JessicaHernandez-mg3hk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video the only video that made me belive i might have a chance in doing this so helpful ty ty🙏🙏

  • @rippstam
    @rippstam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I like how you made your own coupling. You could also use the other 4" long piece and do the same thing but to the outside and use 2 zip ties to make it tight, just like the larger diameter couplings. Great video, shows how a regular crew goes in and does a simple job and properly fixes damaged utilities. Good job.

    • @eavespaws6099
      @eavespaws6099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Loved watching this project come to life, Mr. Chuck you are an excellent teacher. Simplicity is what I'm about. Your camera was well positioned giving your audience a good view of your step by step instructions. Thank you so much for the confidence you showed in your audience ability to do this themselves. I literally feel that I could easily get started right now and do a great job referencing your video. I am very impressed to to see the transparency in your video, you helped us to appreciate that mistakes do happen by cutting the sprinkler line, but most importantly, fixing the problem, not just burying it and leaving it for the householder. Again I hail you for being a wonderful teacher and instructor I hail you for being a good instructor. Keep making good videos like this one.
      Kind regards,
      Satisfied audience

    • @tfrantastic
      @tfrantastic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like the zip tie idea better. I’d rather the larger opening

    • @michaeladams2077
      @michaeladams2077 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also if you ever want to stick a snake to clean out it won’t get stuck at that connection. But that’s more money for another job lol

  • @Lombardi54
    @Lombardi54 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video is really great. Thank you!

  • @kevund16
    @kevund16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chuck You are Awesome. !!!

  • @YardCoach
    @YardCoach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done. Utility check so important huh? There is a lot to do but you guys make it easy.

  • @sagitario12ish
    @sagitario12ish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job apple drains, very good!!!

  • @magicleo5188
    @magicleo5188 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Amazing and inspiring!

  • @sabrinalee7825
    @sabrinalee7825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your video! Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @pwinnett222
    @pwinnett222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @davidmccallum4794
    @davidmccallum4794 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I learned a lot! Thanks!

  • @theblinglab
    @theblinglab 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG! LOVE IT! YOU MADE THIS LOOK SO SIMPLE. THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @PatriciaAnnGriggs
    @PatriciaAnnGriggs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank so much for your video my back looks like a small lake when it floods.

  • @tommikehappy
    @tommikehappy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I learned a new skill. The 100mm agi pipe is not match 100mm pvc pipe as smoothly when connect each other.

  • @soloman759
    @soloman759 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great informative Videos! Keep it up!

  • @AS-zn3zd
    @AS-zn3zd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! I have to install it by myself (just about 8-10 feet) but I didn’t know there should be any ends.

    • @kingjunfierrolozano5433
      @kingjunfierrolozano5433 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It necessarily you can always put a cap at end of pipe drill some holes maybe a bucket full of 3/4 gravel lay a layer of gravel on bottom and rest up before covering back up with dirt it will allow water to seep through gravel . But would make sure to have a downward grade away from house for water can properly flow. Hope advice helps

  • @BAKERHUSKIE
    @BAKERHUSKIE 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instructional video.

  • @7viewerlogic670
    @7viewerlogic670 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video!

  • @canadacalling6892
    @canadacalling6892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi apple drains. Thx for the vids. One question. In a previous video of yours you had a solid white pipe with holes in the down side for water to seep upward. In this video you seemed to have abandoned that concept. I am sure there is a reason. Want to share your thoughts on gravel surrounding a holed pipe versus this flex pipe with no holes? Thx for you answer. Cheers from Canada

  • @tymr.t3645
    @tymr.t3645 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your help

  • @ivanviveros8848
    @ivanviveros8848 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for all your help. I have a question, I have a problem in my front yard. I only have one spot to park only one car. Where it floods the it rains i want to park another vehicle. I did some crush and run gravel but the water is still not flowing properly. Do I need to install some of this french drains ? Thanks

  • @timfallon8481
    @timfallon8481 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    everyone, unsure but i *think* this video is about unslotted yard drains.. not slotted french drain system.. i think they added 'french drain' in the title in case some tips would be useful in that application too.. which it was for me. they have other videos.. or there are websites that will explain french drains and how to slope properly etc. i agree that that they could have better explained things or said 'for info on that, see this video' etc.. but give them a break eh, something is better than nothing :)

  • @vitaliib9020
    @vitaliib9020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, great explanation 🙏

  • @MrCareerplanning
    @MrCareerplanning 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video, does this setup need to slope at all? Will gravity push the water out? Do you recommend hard plastic pipe if I am laying some cement over it?

  • @leadersuccess3761
    @leadersuccess3761 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very helpful thanks.

  • @eddie681
    @eddie681 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @EnfernoMuzik
    @EnfernoMuzik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I needed this video!

  • @juanbermudez5768
    @juanbermudez5768 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work 👍👍

  • @ivanviveros8848
    @ivanviveros8848 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Chuck, thanks

  • @deansheridan
    @deansheridan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys have a channel drain video? I’ve got a tight space between my neighbors roof and my own that leaves Water on my walkway requiring mud jacking and water meditation. A channel drain seems fitting.

  • @Srvelis82
    @Srvelis82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never thought about discharging like that!

  • @camrycarolla
    @camrycarolla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for great video! How much should project you have shown should approximately cost?

  • @bigdaddy4197
    @bigdaddy4197 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job thanks for the time to show it

  • @EvanCarrollTheGreat
    @EvanCarrollTheGreat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    do you suggest going corrugated directly to the rain spout like that? a lot of people seem to prefer a cleanout claiming shingle gravel will clog corrugated quickly as the roof breaks down.

  • @wrathofthenorseman7938
    @wrathofthenorseman7938 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos!

  • @OldSkoolF
    @OldSkoolF 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE JOB GUYS!

  • @davidmkey
    @davidmkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks - great video

  • @viajes80
    @viajes80 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How deep the trencher can dig? and what happen when it hit rocks?
    great video very helpful !

  • @mohammad3034
    @mohammad3034 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video 👍

  • @bondking501
    @bondking501 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. You are the Bob Ross of drain installation.

  • @troystaib5997
    @troystaib5997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice commentary and very good description of the work. I would recommend that when you apply the glue to the PVC, do not put it in the coupler... It will just ball up in-front of the pipe as you insert the pipe into it. Apply it only to the pipe.

    • @andymartinez8275
      @andymartinez8275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I add it to both to be safe and give it a twist so all glue evens out

  • @roastchicken401
    @roastchicken401 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm new to yardwork. Question, wouldn't you want to put support where the pipes are so they don't cave in when they're stepped on top of?

  • @rodgerq
    @rodgerq 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    its good how you can discharge straight onto the street. In the uk all garden ground water must be collected from any hard standing and drained to underground drainage before it hits the street.
    whats the proper name for those drainage tee fittings? i cannot find them in the uk anywhere!!

  • @ghg8257
    @ghg8257 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Thanks for sharing. What kind of screws do you recommend for putting in the connections?

  • @brentjohnson6654
    @brentjohnson6654 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What grade do you recommend for the drain pipe? I have used 1/8” per foot

  • @yaralopez6729
    @yaralopez6729 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video!!!

  • @indcoltsfan32
    @indcoltsfan32 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Appreciate all the advice. Question....How do you prevent dirt and mud from going into your catch basin from the collection grates? I have a low spot that is very muddy/sandy.

    • @andymartinez8275
      @andymartinez8275 ปีที่แล้ว

      Put a piece of weed barrier cut it about a inch or 2 coming out of baskin cut a slit a 2 with uyility knife and you shpuld be fine

  • @310shadow310
    @310shadow310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    In this type of setup do you drill holes on the bottom of the pipe, or is this method to drain from very specific places in your yard?

  • @jadecarman1866
    @jadecarman1866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome thank you

  • @arturovidal8854
    @arturovidal8854 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good job buddy

  • @Tacompton425
    @Tacompton425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff! Thanks you!

  • @jaydaoud4203
    @jaydaoud4203 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much would a job like this cost? Rough estimate? With equipment and materials included please? That would be a very helpful answer. Great videos. You do great work, my hat off to your crew as well. Thank you in advance for your reply....

  • @kkutube1972
    @kkutube1972 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome money save suggestions. What type.of screw are you using?

  • @user-ss6zt2mo1l
    @user-ss6zt2mo1l 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should you ever tie a French Drain System (line ) that is draining a localized flooding area of a 35 foot area into the down spout system as it flows away ?
    I realize the tubing is different. Say NDS peanut pipe and then join the down spout corrugated tubing away from the house to drain with slope so there is no back flow OR do you separate the lines completely ?

  • @mykaltillis
    @mykaltillis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing and helpful!!!?

  • @emmarobbieus9107
    @emmarobbieus9107 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    If your yard is uneven, do you still place at same depth? Or deeper in higher areas of yard? Thank you

  • @dalalboudiw6194
    @dalalboudiw6194 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks you

  • @toneciocci
    @toneciocci 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do we have to consider the slope of the pipes to make sure it drains or will the pressure from the water coming from the downspout ensure that?

  • @alonsogarcia1990
    @alonsogarcia1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a grate video!

  • @edgardorios171
    @edgardorios171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video god bless

  • @dal23860
    @dal23860 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When using a pop up to discharge the water, I am assuming the last couple feet before the pop up will be slightly uphill to get the pop up emitter to grade? I am looking at burying my pipe around 10-12" below grade. I would have to get my popup emitter back up to grade somehow.

  • @johnneedle8119
    @johnneedle8119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    So what about dirt getting in and clogging pipes should stone be used around the openings

    • @JustLetMeRant
      @JustLetMeRant 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      co-ask.

    • @michaeldanielak6433
      @michaeldanielak6433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @ John Thomson - I'm assuming these pipes are non-perforated. Just used for carrying the the water from the eaves and lawn drains. Not meant as a french drain. Definitely don't think the pop-up discharges are effective though - water doesn't run uphill and you'll always have standing water in the pipe (again, assuming it's not perforated pipe).

    • @Relic-mt8oe
      @Relic-mt8oe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@michaeldanielak6433 From what I can tell this is a redirect roof water / catch basins at intermittent low points to collect surface water project. Just looking at it there's no need for a French drain - so the pipe is not perforated.
      Yeah, don't like the final discharge with drain grates. Ideally we would go under the concrete walk, punch through the curb, and discharge into the street. Schedule 40 PVC thru curb. Angle cut to match curb profile. Maybe some kind of grate to keep critters out. Also prefer to use fittings at downspout outflow points and inline.
      BUT hey - keep in mind this is supposed to be a DIY project, therefore extremely tight budget.
      Like the idea of using screws @ connections.
      Thoughtful to include the irrigation repair bit.
      Cannot imagine advising a homeowner to hand trench this in anything tougher than sandy soils though.

  • @tubhair
    @tubhair 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Question. What happens if the end of the drain, where the outlet is, gets impacted with dirt and debris? Thank you

  • @frankrisser6000
    @frankrisser6000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOOD WORK!

  • @kenshores9900
    @kenshores9900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a city park is draining their storm water run off on us and I want to install lines to drain it off.

  • @paulbryan1969
    @paulbryan1969 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question is this within code to allow water to draining on to the public highway. Over in the UK we are not allowed to divert water on to a main road or pavement. We have to put soakaways etc?

  • @edubsway
    @edubsway 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to do this to my house

  • @LoveVfoood
    @LoveVfoood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned a lot from this video! Thanks!