French Drain Man - Yard Drainage System
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Aaron Birsen from French Drain Man presents their comprehensive yard drainage system, all manufactured in Michigan, USA, using HDPP virgin plastics without fillers for durability. The system includes: Downspout Cleanout Adapters (available in 2x3, 3x4, and 4-inch round) that feature an easily removable screen for debris and a vent to maintain water velocity. 85-degree elbows (instead of standard 90-degree) with a built-in ramp to prevent water velocity loss. Catch basins designed to be buried a foot or two in flower beds, allowing small particulates to settle at the bottom and holding up to 2 gallons of material, with pre-scored holes for water dissipation. Pop-up emitters with a large 10-inch plate to prevent them from getting lost in the yard, featuring a big door for flow and a removable clip for maintenance. Directional Y-fittings (two female ends to one male end) and T-fittings (all HDPP) that are extremely durable and allow walking/driving over them without damage. Schedule 40 and SDR 35 compatible couplers (female, male, and external) that snap in securely. Flow gates for daylighting French drains or pop-ups, with a door to keep critters out. Lastly, their proprietary French Drain Pipe, described as the thickest single-wall corrugated pipe on the market, offering over 17 square inches of water inlet per linear foot (compared to ~7 in other brands). It has double saw-cut perforations and shallow ribbing for 360-degree water intake and sediment movement, designed to create turbulence to move material through the pipe. Clips are available to hold pipes in place during stone backfill. Available in 3.5-inch and 4-inch versions, including quad packs for high-volume water situations.
Goal: Explore the range and features of French Drain Man's yard drainage products.
Tools and materials
- 85-degree Elbow French Drain Man — Changing the direction of the drainage pipe
- Catch Basin French Drain Man — Collecting water and trapping particulates before they enter the main drainage pipe
- Directional Y-fitting French Drain Man — Combining two water flows into one main line
- Flow Gate French Drain Man — Controlling water release and preventing critter entry
- Pipe Clips French Drain Man — Holding drainage pipes in place during installation
- Pop-up Emitter French Drain Man — Releasing collected water at a desired location in the yard
- Quad Packs French Drain Man — Bundling multiple drainage pipes for high-volume water situations
- T-fitting French Drain Man — Creating a three-way connection in the drainage system