An easy way to add drainage is to put a "T" connector in the line at the
low point or at several points. Stuff the opening with Bronze wool to
keep the critters out.
Bill Marx W2CQ
On 5/11/2014 11:08 AM, Grant Saviers wrote:
Or use SDR35 drain/sanitary pipe, available at commercial suppliers.
The strength is much higher than HD perf pipe but less than SCH40.
Available 4" and up with glued or gasketed joints (used for sanitary
and more expensive). The 4" (and maybe larger) are available
perforated, but I use solid and well glued joints for all conduits.
Condensation will occur inside but I've not seen any implementation
fill with water.
Don't use sand around perf pipe, it will wash out (or into) over
time. Use drain rock 3/4 to 1".
Grant KZ1W
On 5/10/2014 8:22 PM, n0tt1@juno.com wrote:
> If you use the perforated drain pipe, bury it deep enough so that
anything heavy on the drive will not collapse the pipe.
I would like to add that some perforated drain pipes
are not very strong...might be schedule 20. If using that, be sure
to backfill equally on all sides of the pipe, leaving no voids. If
you don't, the overburden will have a tentendency to crush the
pipe over time. (All that from experience.) I like to use sand
until it's level with the top of the pipe, then sparingly wash it
in with water. Finish the backfill with whatever soil is available.
73,
Charlie, N0TT
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