Hey good morning, Chuck here with Apple Drains. Help us reach that hundred thousand subscriber goal. We’re almost there. Please like share and subscribe! Thanks and best regards, Chuck
Hey Chuck, Would you come to my farm house in Tennessee to help me with my foundation? It has an easy access crawl space that is about 3-4 feet in height. I have water coming in on one side of the house and I could use your expertise to solve the issue. You seem like the nicest guy and I just don’t trust some of these big companies that use scare tactics to get you to pay thousands and thousands for something that may be a $200 to &300 fix. I’d rather pay your company more to I sure everything is done correctly.
Good morning Chuck, I have a new property that has 6' of clay in back yard, after a rain water does not drain and becomes a pond. I'm looking for a top drain system. Mike
This is what’s so great about YT: guy who’s an expert in his field, who I would likely never meet in real life, can crate a channel and help so many more people (like me!)
I've watched a lot of vids by you and the boys in Michigan. The difference is you just seem more genuine and you're not constantly advertising for the pipes you're using. Thanks for sharing your the knowledge.
After buying our first house in Wisconsin, we noticed the backyard floods all the time, we watched many of the videos from Apple Drains & decided to take on the project, the results came out great, learned a lot & best of all saved a lot of money by doing it ourself, Big thanks to Apple Drains !!!!
Ironically, contractors like Chuck who "show you how to save money" by doing it yourself while choosing a more economical option usually end up getting more business, albeit with a more educated, respectful client. Clients are often more willing to open up their wallet when dealing with an informative, transparent contractor. Good job, Chuck.
A lot of these DYI solutions never tell you about how much work and tools are required to do a job quickly and efficiently. So for the average consumer, it makes sense to higher a professional company to do it correctly the first time than spend all the time and hard work yourself to do it. There is also the insurance aspect to it as well, if you fail a project you are on the hook for life and could violate your home insurance. A business has their own insurance and covers the parts and service for work done on your house and certified by your home insurance company.
This is great for surface water. With that said what about saturation of the landscape and water permeating through the soil. Isn't that truly what a French drain accomlishes besides the surface water? Don't get me wrong I'm all for the cheap solutions provided that it works as least as good.
@@drewberrynews3875 Water saturating the soil is natural after large rains, and it soon seeps down or dries out. Now, if it pools, then it's surface water, isn't it? And if waterlogs the soil, that's because the soil has no permeability to allow water to move down and out (clay?), in which case a French drain won't help either, because water won't move to it due to the soil low permeability blocking the water path.
I want to congratulate Chuck for his success with more then 2 million views on one video. As a video creator myself I can speak from experience that this is really hard to do. Very well done video and I can see why it did so well. Chuck and I have played off one another on title topics and have inspired one another for many years. I look forward to doing a collaboration of sorts with Chuck from Apple drains. Keep em coming Chuck!
Dear Apple Drains, thank you for all that you do. Because of you, I have a french drain in front of my garage now. I placed a catch basin just beyond. I had to excavate under a sidewalk and it wasn't easy, we have lots of what we call Carmel stone that had to be chipped away. I used a combination of water pressure, demolition bar and sledge hammer and the stone gave way. Thanks again! PS I love your positive outlook.
I don't even need a drain (currently) and I still watched this video. Thank you for the excellent info! You are a natural educator. I hope you do more videos.
One advantage of the small round drain is that the line starts out higher and could give you the advantage of more slope away. sometimes 2 or 3 inches higher makes a lot of difference.
I have a french drain with 2 catch basins in a sloping lot. This video helps me understand how they work. I'm having an occassional issue with water in the basement after very heavy rains. Meeting contractor tomorrow to discuss how to address and i feel better informed and prepared to meet with him. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the videos! Not too long ago, I had a new driveway put in and the way it was installed, it directed the water towards my garage. I have had flooding issues in the past, but once the driveway was done by the contractor, it became a nightmare flood situation. Flash flooding happened very quickly and it was going to ruin the garage very quickly if I didn't do something. I used 2 catch basins at 2 different strategic locations and ran it into a new sump pump system I built. The water now flows into the basins, through the sump pump, and is safely directed into the city streets! all of it done legally of course :) But your videos was one of the few lights that shined and got me through the tunnel. Seriously, thank you. What you post isn't just helpful, but it saved me a ton of money, and it saved my house. I can't thank you enough!
Just moved in to a home. A recent rain storm revealed a negative slope exist in my yard. I added topsoil next to the house but was limited as to how much topsoil could be added. A level revealed the grade barely got to level on the negative slope. Been sweating bullets. More rain coming . This great video may have saved me from water damage to inside my home. Thank you, Chuck.
Thank you brother!! I can’t believe I’m watching this as an hour ago I was just telling my 15yo son how we need to repair a broken buried 4” gutter drain pipe! So tomorrow, I’m going to buy this $15 catch basin and install it to help with surface water collection. Thanks, and be well!!
thank you soo much for your videos. Here in Houston, Texas trying to design a way to get the water from our downspouts and neighbor's runoff out to the street with very little slope! Your videos, especially this one are just awesome!
Chuck, thank you for your demonstrations, great explanations and your kind and friendly personality. You give lots of great tips and suggestions. Thank you again
I really like this guy, I’ve watched a few of his videos because my yard floods pretty bad and gets underneath my house, I’m still dealing with it and it’s a work in progress but I appreciate his videos
It seems like the lowest point in my yard is under my house. Clay soil yard running slightly downhill but when it pours my yard turns into a lake and I can't flush one of the toilets. Major work in progress.
I installed my first french drain in my back yard last year after binge watching your videos and it's still working great. A few customers have even been trying to get me to install them at their house to. Thanks for everything 👍
How do you know when to install a french drain or just a regular grated drain? So they are for two different purposed right? French drain catches and moves away water that is coming up. Grate drain catches and moves water that is coming down. Is this true? Can you connect the grate drain (like the catch basin in this video) to a french drain? Does a french drain need to connect to a grate above or does can it just lie underground waiting for the water to rise?
I have the same question! It seems to serve the exact same purpose as a French drain. You still have to create a trench and bury that pipe thing to move the water somewhere. I’m confused as to how it’s any different
@@nofurtherwest3474 - I think the catch basin is just to catch water at low spots in the yard to remove water faster. The french drain collects water and directs it to the street or your drain system. That's how I understand it. I need to put one of these in this year. This will be my first time doing installing one of these. I suppose if you don't have low spots in your yard you can just install the french drain by itself. You may want to try the french drain alone first and the catch basin looks like an easy correction if that doesn't work out.
Gosh, I have learned so much from watching your vids. I live in Pensacola, FL, so we have the sandy soil in my area. Easy to dig, but boy the sand seeps into every nook and cranny.
This option is just what I needed. My old house's back yard pools up badly and becomes a swamp -- but I need it to be dry for several reasons. One of those is that I occasionally need to access it with a vehicle, which is currently impossible since it rained for two days. Also, the French drain would entail quite a bit of money on gravel/rocks and make my yard look odd, due to the areas that need draining. Also, I don't want to drive over the French drain! Perfect solution here -- cheap, efficient, and practically invisible. Thank you!!
I am installing an in-ground pool and by code I need a drainage system for storm water management. I was at about $900 for a gravel French drain system. With this video I cut it down to $120. Much appreciated!
Awesome explanation... Basic fluid dynamic: Flow volume is pipe cross section area x velocity of flow. So it doesn't matter how big the catch basin is, the flow volume is the same through the same pipie.
Good information. I used the exact same basins around 2 sides of my house, eliminating standing water at the foundation I get with hard rains and snow melt. It greatly reduces the need for my basement (footer) sump pump to run. The only reason I used 3 of the 12" square basins in the back yard, along with 6 of the small round ones on the side, is because they look a bit nicer in the lawn and are a more stable when you walk on them.
@@gidgetguedry690 Yes. On top of my foundation drain, this extra drain reduced the amount of water I typically have around the sides of the house on the ground (before it just laid there for hours to a day or more after a heavy rain). It helps remove the water before it soaks into the ground and less of it gets to the footer drain, reducing the load on my sump pump.
@@csimet Thanks. We don't have a foundation drain or basement. Our foundation sits on dirt with a moisture barrier on top then the slab sits on top of the barrier. We're getting water intrusion through stained concrete floors and were told we need a French drain. I don't see the difference between the French Drain and using a few of these. The French drains take much longer to drain the water during a heavy rain storm and are much more expensive.
Hi chuck, thank you so much for all the educational guidance on how to keep down spout water from damaging a house foundation. I have learned much about keeping water flowing away from my house foundation. thanks again
This was very informative! Thank you so much, did help me a lot, besides you did not have back ground music, witch Sametime can be a distraction, for me at least, you have a very soothing voice, that's help better to understand. This video was fabulous!! Thank you!!
Thank you so very much for sharing your skills and experience. Your approach as a teacher is exceptional. The goal of communication is to be understood - not to waterboard people with technical jargon the layperson doesn't understand.
The only reason I used a 12x12 square is that it fits perfectly with my 12x12 pavers. If I used something smaller I would have had to build some kind of a filler. I am too lazy for that.
I dod the same thing. I have 18 inch pavers and bought a 13.5 x13.5 inch catch basin and used 4 inch brick around one side and the back. I have a 40 ft long x15 wide paver patio and I sloped it so all the rain goes into the catch basin at the llowest spot furtest away from the house. Only problem is that my yard isnt sloped, so I have to dig a 25 ft trench to reach a canal instead of just using a pop up emitter.
after watching sooo many of these awesome videos, I feel so inspired, and yet, I'm kind of sure my yard will look like Wreck it Ralph came through in the end!!! But still, I'm going to do it, these videos are soooooo encouraging !! “I’m gonna wreck it!” lol
Thanks Greg, just came from Lowe’s with the intent to get some French drain pipe and left with nothing very confused. You saves the day! On my way back knowing what I want.
Chuck, you are amazing! I can’t thank you enough for educating me and so many others. You are an excellent teacher and explain everything so perfectly. You also provide such positive reinforcement that has really helped me push through tough projects.. 🙏. You are just a gem of a person 💎 ! I purchased a home in Waynesville, NC on top of Waynesville Mountain which has two 500 gallon tank Spring boxes. House water was once fed by this spring. Just having lots of fun trying to get rid of the amount of water that comes into the yard. Have a rock wall and downhill pitch into where the house sits. Have had 2 French drains installed. Working on digging the crawl space now to install corrugated pipe. Would love to be able to get some advice on running pipe throughout the perimeter along the footings like you’ve shown in your videos, but also beside the heat pump which is kind of in the middle (think I have to run an additional pipe across there). Also have a water pump, and both have water releases (condensation pipe on the heat pump and a water spigot in the water pump used for priming). Was thinking of making a hole into the corrugated pipe to allow the condensation pvc pipe into the corrugated pipe unless you have a better suggestion. Maybe a drain box under the water nozzle... please let me know when you have time for a consult and if I can send pics and videos. Thanks a million 😀!
Had to subscribe. I had not knowledge on doing sump pumps and learning about french drains. This guy gives me such confidence to do these DIY projects myself. Thanks @appledrains!
Hey good morning, Chuck here with Apple Drains. Help us reach that hundred thousand subscriber goal. We’re almost there. Please like share and subscribe! Thanks and best regards, Chuck
You're a legend in our house!
Subscribed !!!! Thank you
Hey Chuck,
Would you come to my farm house in Tennessee to help me with my foundation?
It has an easy access crawl space that is about 3-4 feet in height. I have water coming in on one side of the house and I could use your expertise
to solve the issue.
You seem like the nicest guy and I just don’t trust some of these big companies that use scare tactics to get you to pay thousands and thousands for something that may be a $200 to &300 fix.
I’d rather pay your company more to
I sure everything is done correctly.
Good morning Chuck,
I have a new property that has 6' of clay in back yard, after a rain water does not drain and becomes a pond. I'm looking for a top drain system.
Mike
Thank you for posting this - it was very informative.
This guy has to be one of the most likable people I've ever watched on youtube.
Exactly what I was thinking!
Wish he lived in may area. I would hire him.
I couldn’t agree more.
I was just gonna say something similar :)
I like this guy ;)
He is the Bob Ross of pipes and drains. I learned something today.
post 10 would like a word w ya'll
We have to be his age to know who Bob Ross is, otherwise all you see is that happy, happy tree by the lake.
This is what’s so great about YT: guy who’s an expert in his field, who I would likely never meet in real life, can crate a channel and help so many more people (like me!)
I told my son earlier I have learned a lot of TH-cam… so whatever you could think of someone have done it already ..it’s on TH-cam….😂😂😂
or even if you met, may not have the time for such a complete description. YT is perfect for guys like him and…in return us.
Came for random info on catch basins. Stayed for the feels.
I love how normal this guy is. He’s very down to earth and relatable. Thanks.
He's very FLORIDA. 😎
Content creators like this have saved me 1000's in my home renovations. Thanks you! todays project is about to start...
"If you believe you can do something, I guarantee you can do it." Hell yeah, Chuck. This video just gave me so much peace of mind. Thanks!!!
I've watched a lot of vids by you and the boys in Michigan. The difference is you just seem more genuine and you're not constantly advertising for the pipes you're using. Thanks for sharing your the knowledge.
A Alvarez lol mr French drain?
After buying our first house in Wisconsin, we noticed the backyard floods all the time, we watched many of the videos from Apple Drains & decided to take on the project, the results came out great, learned a lot & best of all saved a lot of money by doing it ourself, Big thanks to Apple Drains !!!!
Ironically, contractors like Chuck who "show you how to save money" by doing it yourself while choosing a more economical option usually end up getting more business, albeit with a more educated, respectful client. Clients are often more willing to open up their wallet when dealing with an informative, transparent contractor. Good job, Chuck.
This is correct, and I'm one of those who would definitely go to a guy like Chuck to do the work, and for exactly this reason.
A lot of these DYI solutions never tell you about how much work and tools are required to do a job quickly and efficiently. So for the average consumer, it makes sense to higher a professional company to do it correctly the first time than spend all the time and hard work yourself to do it. There is also the insurance aspect to it as well, if you fail a project you are on the hook for life and could violate your home insurance. A business has their own insurance and covers the parts and service for work done on your house and certified by your home insurance company.
This is great for surface water. With that said what about saturation of the landscape and water permeating through the soil. Isn't that truly what a French drain accomlishes besides the surface water? Don't get me wrong I'm all for the cheap solutions provided that it works as least as good.
@@drewberrynews3875 Water saturating the soil is natural after large rains, and it soon seeps down or dries out. Now, if it pools, then it's surface water, isn't it? And if waterlogs the soil, that's because the soil has no permeability to allow water to move down and out (clay?), in which case a French drain won't help either, because water won't move to it due to the soil low permeability blocking the water path.
@@rogerbritus9378 Not always. Sometimes there are man-made changes that prevent surface water to naturally run off.
I want to congratulate Chuck for his success with more then 2 million views on one video. As a video creator myself I can speak from experience that this is really hard to do. Very well done video and I can see why it did so well. Chuck and I have played off one another on title topics and have inspired one another for many years. I look forward to doing a collaboration of sorts with Chuck from Apple drains. Keep em coming Chuck!
Thanks Robert
I don't even own a home but I wanted to see how this worked. I like this guy's presentation a lot! He's a natural on camera!
This man rocks. If he taught math folks would not be so clueless, if he taught stocks everyone would be very well off. Love this.
Great video. As a Civil Engineer, I appreciate this content for learning.
Watched TH-cam for many years, one of the best most practical videos I have ever seen. Great presentation. Thanks,
If I still lived in Orlando, I'd hire this guy in a heartbeat.
Dear Apple Drains, thank you for all that you do. Because of you, I have a french drain in front of my garage now. I placed a catch basin just beyond. I had to excavate under a sidewalk and it wasn't easy, we have lots of what we call Carmel stone that had to be chipped away. I used a combination of water pressure, demolition bar and sledge hammer and the stone gave way. Thanks again! PS I love your positive outlook.
Glad to help
I’m so happy to find you. I can fix my wet yard,,,,, by my self!!. Thankyou so much for these…
I don't even need a drain (currently) and I still watched this video. Thank you for the excellent info! You are a natural educator. I hope you do more videos.
Always looking out for your viewers, thank you for not falling in the industry greed.
You are a very honest man. Appreciate this video...
Hi, there and thank you for sharing. Wishing you a great day and a Awesome week!
This was the BEST catch basin video I've EVER seen!
This guy gives me a whole new perspective on water and drainage
Not sure why I'm watching this but this is somewhat interesting
because you like pipes :) you know what I mean ? don't try ... that's only for soil.
Thomas: Just say that it's interesting.
Very knowledgeable gentleman. I am dealing with drainage issues and will try his advice. Thank you sir!
One advantage of the small round drain is that the line starts out higher and could give you the advantage of more slope away. sometimes 2 or 3 inches higher makes a lot of difference.
Your videos are excellent! I love the way you take the time to detail every single thing that you install
Thanks for explaining it so that even a 6 year old could understand this. I think you've just solved our problems! Thanks brother!
Thanks for sharing your video teaching us who are watching with clarity and understanding and compassion God bless you and your family
I love that YT gives us all such direct access to people with hard-earned expertise they've been kind enough to share.
I have a french drain with 2 catch basins in a sloping lot. This video helps me understand how they work. I'm having an occassional issue with water in the basement after very heavy rains. Meeting contractor tomorrow to discuss how to address and i feel better informed and prepared to meet with him. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the videos! Not too long ago, I had a new driveway put in and the way it was installed, it directed the water towards my garage. I have had flooding issues in the past, but once the driveway was done by the contractor, it became a nightmare flood situation. Flash flooding happened very quickly and it was going to ruin the garage very quickly if I didn't do something. I used 2 catch basins at 2 different strategic locations and ran it into a new sump pump system I built. The water now flows into the basins, through the sump pump, and is safely directed into the city streets! all of it done legally of course :) But your videos was one of the few lights that shined and got me through the tunnel. Seriously, thank you. What you post isn't just helpful, but it saved me a ton of money, and it saved my house. I can't thank you enough!
I love how upbeat and happy you come across. Great video, keep it up!
Just moved in to a home. A recent rain storm revealed a negative slope exist in my yard. I added topsoil next to the house but was limited as to how much topsoil could be added. A level revealed the grade barely got to level on the negative slope. Been sweating bullets. More rain coming . This great video may have saved me from water damage to inside my home. Thank you, Chuck.
Thank you, Big Dog, for the good information and good video. Rock on.
Thank you brother!! I can’t believe I’m watching this as an hour ago I was just telling my 15yo son how we need to repair a broken buried 4” gutter drain pipe! So tomorrow, I’m going to buy this $15 catch basin and install it to help with surface water collection. Thanks, and be well!!
Thanks for all your videos, they really help!
thank you soo much for your videos. Here in Houston, Texas trying to design a way to get the water from our downspouts and neighbor's runoff out to the street with very little slope! Your videos, especially this one are just awesome!
Been watching your videos for about 4 months. I live in Ohio and have 5+ acres with 3 different spots that I'm about to tackle. Appreciate your time!
I was going to do a french drain but now I changed my mind. I'll do it your way, save lot of time and $. Thanks Chuck !👍
This is one of the most informative videos on TH-cam about French drains. Good information.
Thank you SO MUCH!!! I was just getting ready to do more work and spend more of my money just to get a larger catch basin. So glad you posted this!!
Chuck, thank you for your demonstrations, great explanations and your kind and friendly personality. You give lots of great tips and suggestions. Thank you again
Your videos have answered so many questions I've had.
I've learned a lot from this man. He's so genuine.
I really like this guy, I’ve watched a few of his videos because my yard floods pretty bad and gets underneath my house, I’m still dealing with it and it’s a work in progress but I appreciate his videos
It seems like the lowest point in my yard is under my house. Clay soil yard running slightly downhill but when it pours my yard turns into a lake and I can't flush one of the toilets. Major work in progress.
I installed my first french drain in my back yard last year after binge watching your videos and it's still working great. A few customers have even been trying to get me to install them at their house to. Thanks for everything 👍
How do you know when to install a french drain or just a regular grated drain?
So they are for two different purposed right?
French drain catches and moves away water that is coming up.
Grate drain catches and moves water that is coming down.
Is this true?
Can you connect the grate drain (like the catch basin in this video) to a french drain?
Does a french drain need to connect to a grate above or does can it just lie underground waiting for the water to rise?
I have the same question! It seems to serve the exact same purpose as a French drain. You still have to create a trench and bury that pipe thing to move the water somewhere. I’m confused as to how it’s any different
@@nofurtherwest3474 - I think the catch basin is just to catch water at low spots in the yard to remove water faster. The french drain collects water and directs it to the street or your drain system. That's how I understand it. I need to put one of these in this year. This will be my first time doing installing one of these. I suppose if you don't have low spots in your yard you can just install the french drain by itself. You may want to try the french drain alone first and the catch basin looks like an easy correction if that doesn't work out.
@@kevinerose Thanks Kevin. Best of luck your project
This guy is a natural. Thanks for this video.
Gosh, I have learned so much from watching your vids. I live in Pensacola, FL, so we have the sandy soil in my area. Easy to dig, but boy the sand seeps into every nook and cranny.
You saved me from at least two major misters. Thank you so so so so much!!!
Perfect timing for this video. Thanks for sharing your wealth of information with us laymen homeowners!
This was super helpful.. We just bought a home and the french drain needs redone..
This guy is a good instructor
Chuck, your tutorials are always excellent. I always walk away having learned something. Thank you! Subscribed.
I like the positivity vibe this guy gives off......cool.......
There are scenarios out there that require rock french drain, but this is a good option for many of the drainage issues out there.
for ex. drains that have no where to evacuate the water to ,?
Again Chuck, 20 ft run one 6 inch catch basin all installed
Done, 😊 thank you
this is a fantastic breakdown...I learned a ton in 10 min... Thank you !
Chuck !!!...dude Thanks for sharing, you have saved me from Fathoms, Ha!...we have drainage problems even in the Rockies..Great Vid!
Well I'm thankful as hell for coming across this video.
Chuck, thank you so much for all of your help and knowledge!
This option is just what I needed. My old house's back yard pools up badly and becomes a swamp -- but I need it to be dry for several reasons. One of those is that I occasionally need to access it with a vehicle, which is currently impossible since it rained for two days. Also, the French drain would entail quite a bit of money on gravel/rocks and make my yard look odd, due to the areas that need draining. Also, I don't want to drive over the French drain! Perfect solution here -- cheap, efficient, and practically invisible. Thank you!!
Insightful video by far the most simple and cheapest method 👏
Thank you so much for your great drainage techniques and easy instruction!
I am installing an in-ground pool and by code I need a drainage system for storm water management. I was at about $900 for a gravel French drain system. With this video I cut it down to $120. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much. I need to get water away from my house and you solved my dreadful issue.
Thanks Chuck - learned something from this video. You are a great instructor!
Hey chuck thank you for inspiring me. There is a spot in my patio that was aways flooding so i put a catch basin and it worked thank you.❌💧🌧
Happy to help!!
Awesome explanation... Basic fluid dynamic: Flow volume is pipe cross section area x velocity of flow. So it doesn't matter how big the catch basin is, the flow volume is the same through the same pipie.
you think?
Great video Chuck! You make it look so easy! I love the comment at the end... Believe in yourself is the take away!
Good information. I used the exact same basins around 2 sides of my house, eliminating standing water at the foundation I get with hard rains and snow melt. It greatly reduces the need for my basement (footer) sump pump to run. The only reason I used 3 of the 12" square basins in the back yard, along with 6 of the small round ones on the side, is because they look a bit nicer in the lawn and are a more stable when you walk on them.
Csimet did this help with water under your home?
@@gidgetguedry690 Yes. On top of my foundation drain, this extra drain reduced the amount of water I typically have around the sides of the house on the ground (before it just laid there for hours to a day or more after a heavy rain). It helps remove the water before it soaks into the ground and less of it gets to the footer drain, reducing the load on my sump pump.
@@csimet Thanks. We don't have a foundation drain or basement. Our foundation sits on dirt with a moisture barrier on top then the slab sits on top of the barrier. We're getting water intrusion through stained concrete floors and were told we need a French drain. I don't see the difference between the French Drain and using a few of these. The French drains take much longer to drain the water during a heavy rain storm and are much more expensive.
Hi chuck, thank you so much for all the educational guidance on how to keep down spout water from damaging a house foundation. I have learned much about keeping water flowing away from my house foundation. thanks again
This was very informative! Thank you so much, did help me a lot, besides you did not have back ground music, witch Sametime can be a distraction, for me at least, you have a very soothing voice, that's help better to understand. This video was fabulous!! Thank you!!
Just put one in. Used the single discharge version. Same drain. Loved the video. I like fluid dynamics.
Thank you so very much for sharing your skills and experience. Your approach as a teacher is exceptional. The goal of communication is to be understood - not to waterboard people with technical jargon the layperson doesn't understand.
I fell asleep reading your comment.
I always run 6 inch pipe. I feel like it's just the perfect sweet spot, not too big, not too small.
The only reason I used a 12x12 square is that it fits perfectly with my 12x12 pavers. If I used something smaller I would have had to build some kind of a filler. I am too lazy for that.
I dod the same thing. I have 18 inch pavers and bought a 13.5 x13.5 inch catch basin and used 4 inch brick around one side and the back. I have a 40 ft long x15 wide paver patio and I sloped it so all the rain goes into the catch basin at the llowest spot furtest away from the house. Only problem is that my yard isnt sloped, so I have to dig a 25 ft trench to reach a canal instead of just using a pop up emitter.
after watching sooo many of these awesome videos, I feel so inspired, and yet, I'm kind of sure my yard will look like Wreck it Ralph came through in the end!!! But still, I'm going to do it, these videos are soooooo encouraging !! “I’m gonna wreck it!” lol
My guy is out here dropping free knowledge I am not even a home owner lmao just enjoy learning something new
If only u were in ATL .... Going to use this for my downspouts as I live on side of a hill
Such a great channel. Wish I'd watched this 2 years ago.
thanks you sir for taking the time to make this video. Found this helpful for my property and my situation. God Bless.
Awesome information! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge
Thank you!! Single mom, have to do things myself. This helps a lot!
Bec: Including, initially, being a mom.
Thanks Greg, just came from Lowe’s with the intent to get some French drain pipe and left with nothing very confused. You saves the day! On my way back knowing what I want.
Very helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Chuck, you are amazing! I can’t thank you enough for educating me and so many others. You are an excellent teacher and explain everything so perfectly. You also provide such positive reinforcement that has really helped me push through tough projects.. 🙏. You are just a gem of a person 💎 !
I purchased a home in Waynesville, NC on top of Waynesville Mountain which has two 500 gallon tank Spring boxes. House water was once fed by this spring. Just having lots of fun trying to get rid of the amount of water that comes into the yard. Have a rock wall and downhill pitch into where the house sits. Have had 2 French drains installed.
Working on digging the crawl space now to install corrugated pipe. Would love to be able to get some advice on running pipe throughout the perimeter along the footings like you’ve shown in your videos, but also beside the heat pump which is kind of in the middle (think I have to run an additional pipe across there). Also have a water pump, and both have water releases (condensation pipe on the heat pump and a water spigot in the water pump used for priming). Was thinking of making a hole into the corrugated pipe to allow the condensation pvc pipe into the corrugated pipe unless you have a better suggestion. Maybe a drain box under the water nozzle... please let me know when you have time for a consult and if I can send pics and videos. Thanks a million 😀!
The previous owner here installed three of these catch basins. Haven’t found where it terminates yet, but they work in a heavy rain.
Nice 1 Chuck, simple and straight to the point, great video 👌 All the best 2 you & yours bud 👍
Thank you for a well explained video and money saving options.
Thank you, Chuck.
I have learned a lot from you. You explain it really well.
Thanks for your knowledge Chuck.
Love what you said at the end: yes, we will get through this!
Had to subscribe. I had not knowledge on doing sump pumps and learning about french drains. This guy gives me such confidence to do these DIY projects myself. Thanks @appledrains!
Thanks for a great video! You explained everything extremely well. One of the best "how to" videos I've seen.
Great video, I have poor drainage in my backyard so I'll have to install something similar
Nice to see that Ric Flair is still doing well...
WOOOOOOO!!!
Apple drains always saves me money Thank you