Has anyone here successfully replaced one of these? This thing is filled with roots and who knows what else. Not sure if the cast iron collapsed or just grew from the inside but I have had no luck trying to clean it out.
If I do have to replace what is currently there. I was thinking of putting in a flowell leaching system
next to the the walkout and tie it into a French drain that will run the length of the house then to the street. Sort of like the picture but the French drain would be against the foundation.
Check with your local codes. In some areas you may not introduce surface water (floor drains, downspouts...) into a foundation perimeter drain system. For one thing, you don't want debris like rocks & leaves clogging the foundation drain system.
I personally don't like French drains no matter what brand. They are dependent on the ground being able to absorb the water you give it. Up north in spring the ground may be frozen deep down while a warm spell brings melting snow or rain. Also, if the ground is saturated already from a storm there is nowhere for additional water to go. If there is any way possible I like to send water to daylight. Hopefully there is enough elevation on the property to do it via gravity. Otherwise a sump pump might be needed.
I personally don't like French drains no matter what brand. They are dependent on the ground being able to absorb the water you give it. Up north in spring the ground may be frozen deep down while a warm spell brings melting snow or rain. Also, if the ground is saturated already from a storm there is nowhere for additional water to go. If there is any way possible I like to send water to daylight. Hopefully there is enough elevation on the property to do it via gravity. Otherwise a sump pump might be needed.
I don't currently have a French drain, some kind of perimeter drain was in my future plans as once in a while I get some leakage in the basement through the walls.
If code permits, do you think a drywell like in the picture ( minus the attachment to a French drain ) would be sufficient to keep the walkout dry?
Hello everyone, i am creating this post in the hopes of getting some clarity on exactly what this is. to the best of my knowledge i believe it is meant for backflow pressure for the entire house.
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We have an underground sprinkler system and need all the non-obvious causes of a leak at the location of a sprinkler head. We've already replaced the sprinkler head twice. Pipes and fittings directly associated with the sprinkler do not show signs of being cracked. It is the sprinkler head itself that is constantly oozing water.
The underground shut-off valve is downhill at the front of our property (about a 1/3 acre lot). Underground station valves are at the opposite end, at the rear of the back yard. This sprinkler is in the front yard and is the most uphill one of its station. I don't have a good knowledge of how supply is routed but am wondering if it is just releasing pressure perhaps? Any ideas appreciated. It's for some reason worse the last few days. Thanks!
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10-02-21, 07:50 AM
