Chuck and his Apple Drains videos saved me $7200 dollars! Thanks Chuck!
@bradr1913
3 жыл бұрын
Throw chuck a bone
@eddyvideostar
6 ай бұрын
How?
@jurnagin
6 ай бұрын
Great videos, I need to get started on my yard, but the best advice is to start projects right after heavy rain so you'll know exactly where your drains need to be and most importantly the ground will be soft enough to easily shovel
@dennissalsman3386
2 жыл бұрын
Chuck, we followed your guidance and it saved our yard. Thank you from MO!
@anastasiamartinez4338
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great guy. We can see it and we can hear it, thank you.
@chargermopar
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos because you explain your work as something a person could do themselves. Once the watch your video they realize it is better to get someone like you to do it.
@elizabethclaiborne6461
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but once you’re informed you can pick somebody good to do the work. When you have no clue, it can be an expensive ride to nowhere.
@MrJ6789
2 жыл бұрын
Do you work in Michigan areas?
@eddyvideostar
6 ай бұрын
To Chargemoper, Videos are hypnotic. Sweat equity is noble. *Training and precision* are the premiums Tools and equipment are the *expense* risk.
@williamgreen8112
3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you use Styro Roc (easy flo) and other times gravel & perforated pipe for french drains. When should you use one or the other Chuck?
@symcardnel1741
3 жыл бұрын
Styro Roc might be ok for shipping crap in boxes but I sure as hell wouldn't use it for a french drain, foundation footing and / or bulletproof vest!!!
@damianpokoj1065
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Another informative and teaching video instead of just an ad like other companies do. Now I can make an informed decision DYI or hire.
@vitalilisau6181
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there from Australia. I am not a professional plumber, but had plenty of experience with pipes. I can see a problem with your setup that it carries all the water from closer to the the street by the gravity into the pit, which is in the middle of the yard. Then (if sump pump works) it will be pumped back to the street by another long pipe. I envision a better design to dig much deeper well close to the street, and drainage lines coming from the property to the street. This way, you will have water collecting on another place than your yard and you might be able to use this water for irrigation if the well is deep and big enough (water tank type). If the sump pump breaks or power is gone, you will have more time to fix it as the collection point will be further away from the mid-yard in the right discharge direction.The slope of the pipes looks very small, so they will be prone for clogging (as they look like corrugated inside as well). You will not lower the water level much as well as the pipes are close to the ground, so it might be a problem for winter frost, and some fruit tree roots might die, if anybody plants them in this yard. On the positive side, the job was done quickly, and it does job for now!
@nm9586
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video from Apple drains. I watched quite a few of his videos and am always impressed with his knowledge.
@chris5515
Жыл бұрын
How much does something like this cost? I flood in kentucky
@10tenman10
3 жыл бұрын
I like your use of catch basin collectors.
@redrock1963
3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a vid in another 12mths from now to see how those tree roots have settled into that perforated black pipe. There are many other vids here on YT that show exactly that.
@jimbeck6093
4 жыл бұрын
Love the videos! Chuck PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show us the results of your labor! Show us more discharge of water!!!!
@lynnh7694
3 жыл бұрын
I wish digging was that easy in PA. We are 75% rocks and 25% clay. Slow train a coming when digging here.lol
@HK-hy9od
Жыл бұрын
may I know how long had you install the plumb? And how to judge where to put the drainage? I had similar problem in my yard not only the back and the side too, which make me hard to walk on the sod around the house and the sprinkler system is hard to adjust as the normal sprinkling like 3 days in a week & 2 times each would make the backyard only watery. When I cut it to 2 times a week and it makes the front yard overly dry😢. Can you tell how is the soggy situation improved?
@jeromeclatot1769
2 жыл бұрын
Are these easy pipe or ez drain have a tendency to clug the whole of the pipe with time? Thank you
@watercop5115
2 жыл бұрын
Bingo... my next project. Chuck, thanks so very much
@nikkid8519
3 жыл бұрын
Do you think I should get a trencher?
@donfd1954
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. Did he mention anything about a trenches? Ha!
@schmitty8225
4 жыл бұрын
This world be a great one to revisit in July during rainy season.
@peterbergeris6510
3 жыл бұрын
Why put dug up dirt back in? With sod on top, won't roots not grow? Not using geo material here?
@elizabethclaiborne6461
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! My yard is a lake today, now I understand what to do. And who to hire, cause I have a clue what needs doing.
@patsykravitz7886
3 жыл бұрын
I can relate! If only we could post pictures to youtube!
@tuomasholo
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure how I got here and I don’t own a home but I enjoyed the video.
@stevenadams6802
4 жыл бұрын
same lol
@MrAeronca100
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like Major work and BIG$$$ two good reasons why we will just live with the flood 3 months out of the year...
@jesseparris6507
3 жыл бұрын
I have a neighbor next to me whose sump pump discharges out into the street and in the winter the water flows down and creates a large icy spot in front of my driveway. If the neighbor had trenched it out on the other side of his house to the street it would have been fine. Now I have to figure out if I need to talk to the city about it. I don't know what's permitted with a discharge to the street. Maybe he needs to bury one of 55 gallon barrels with rocks in it right at the discharge point next to the street. My point is, make sure your discharge isn't creating a problem for someone else. Does the electrician also have to trench out to the sump pump from the back of the house?
@Bear_83
2 жыл бұрын
Just purchase a house. In Orange county NY and the back yard is soggy yard had a lower and upper level hold by stone retainer wall. Definitely need to budget getting a better drain system back there.
@cmsense8193
2 жыл бұрын
I’m doing this. Excellent post. Thank you.
@TexasWatchman
3 жыл бұрын
LOVE your videos, Chuck!!!
@karendaley292
Жыл бұрын
Do you glue the pipes together? I never see any connections being down.
@gutterusa
3 жыл бұрын
professional ,work ,thanks for the video
@jimholloway1785
Жыл бұрын
I noticed you did not put in any 3/4 to 1 1/2 rock or anything to wrap the pipe(can't remember what it is called) ?
@cnorth50
2 жыл бұрын
can you get the pop up discharge at lowes as well? can you use a pop up discharge without a sump pump? will it work with a just a french drain?
@johnanderson3746
6 ай бұрын
Hey Chuck , ??? Why is there groundwater coming up ? When will the ground water stop coming up? Won't the sump pump keep sucking up the gr8ubd water . That could be endless ground water . Friends House had some sort of stream under theyr backyard. Couldn't that just keep sucking the stream water ??
@appledrains
6 ай бұрын
Yes Ground water is difficult.. a pump will help
@Ash-kf1zc
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for all these videos! I just bought my first house and have been trying to learn how to DIY.
@jcates1013
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man thank you so much for this video. This is the type of system i believe i need. I’m in charleston sc so i know things may be different, but if you don’t mind me asking, roughly how much is a system like this with a lifter and about the same size you built? Thanks for any help with this.
@rodrigomaldonado5798
3 жыл бұрын
good job master. how much did you charge for that job?
@petenation3794
4 жыл бұрын
So how do you really feel about using a Trencher:) Great video!
@rome2881
2 жыл бұрын
Would putting gravel over basin be ok ?
@CoachTooz
Жыл бұрын
Good morning. If I have a neutral slope that is flat, will a 6" outlet basin still drain the water when it fills up?
@eddyvideostar
6 ай бұрын
Coach Toos, with a pump.
@mrollivetti
3 жыл бұрын
Again and again: Awsome!
@davec.3198
3 жыл бұрын
Great, simple concepts. I prefer to use PVC with holes in it, wrapped in washed #2 and geotextile fabric. I feel that it will be much longer lasting and with PVC, you can aggressively blast the inside and not worry about damaging something. My way is absolutely more work and expense. Likely 3 x the work.
@douglasflores1462
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video? I think your way would be by far better and more durable, if you provide the material list, would be nice, do they sell the PVC tube already with holes or I have to drill them? What size of tube do you recommend? Thanks in advance.
@davec.3198
2 жыл бұрын
@@douglasflores1462 Search French drains. There is a ton of info. 4" pvc is normal. You can use the cheap schedule 1 at home depot.
@Urban4Wheeler
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I added a pool and a patio. Pool comapany had to drop 40 yards of RCA. Need less to say I now have an entire swimming pool for a yard
@mikekole
4 жыл бұрын
Even better if you connect to a receptacle of some sort- city catch basin in a stormwater system especially. daylighting the water on the street can give you icy patches in cold weather.
@cryengine_x
3 жыл бұрын
there arent that many cold days in tx where i live, wonder if i could just cut power to the pump on those days?
@twyisiimebriannahlats7903
6 ай бұрын
Does it work well
@mmachado22
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, super helpful!!
@chucks4748
3 жыл бұрын
So what happens when the catch basins fill up with dirt and start going into the drain lines. Doesn't look like those grates on top of the catch basins will hold back any dirt and sand.
@joeshmoe7789
2 жыл бұрын
Need to plant grass around them. Should also remove covers and clean as needed.
@ryanglaser5336
Жыл бұрын
That's why you need solid pipe, the undulations in the corrugated pipe will collect sediment
@dasboot360
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the awesome video. What’s The best outlet/cap for a drain ending in dirt/sand area ? I’m worried a standard drain grate will get clogged when the sprinkler turn on and shift some of the dirt and sand. Thanks
@andrewslottagolf
3 жыл бұрын
Get a pop up emitter. Only opens when the discharge creates enough pressure and then closes on its own so it should reduce clogging.
@stevedillard9169
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if anybody has mentioned this before in the comments, but please remember to call your utility companies (electric, sewer, cable) BEFORE you do any digging. They will come out and mark where those respective lines are for free (usually). You can Google that number for your particular city.
@sischwartzstein5410
4 жыл бұрын
Not true. They do not locate sewer. That’s a private utility.
@stevedillard9169
4 жыл бұрын
@@sischwartzstein5410 maybe so; the point is to know where those lines are!
@dg2015
2 жыл бұрын
But what do you do if the area is a sunken in area and so there is no where to drain the water? My side yard is in a hilly area, so every single direction is up.
@fernly2
2 жыл бұрын
Ground water could flow to a ravine with a stream behind our house that leads to a small lagoon with deer, geese, other wild life. Would a yard drain with catch basins and sump pumps work for our yard? We want to have trees in the back yard also so what kind of trees could be used?
@appledrains
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Henley- yes pump and basin would work, but if you have good fall to ravine, gravity drain is what you need. I don’t know what kind of trees would look good. That is your choice😃
@fernly2
2 жыл бұрын
Gravity drain is good for yard with good incline? Sounds good. TY for your posts.
@diahannawindom3888
2 жыл бұрын
How much does a project like this cost? I'm thinking I'm going to have to go this route
@hernandayolearyallda
2 жыл бұрын
How do you power the sump pump in the middle of the yard?
@toddcunningham2410
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason you use the corrugated pipe vs the hard smooth walled drain pipe? My past experiences with the flexible corrugated pipe is it fills up with sediment and if the ground shifts or settles you can end up with low spots where the water will not drain well. Plus standing water in the pipes can be a great breading ground for mosquitoes.
@douglasflores1462
2 жыл бұрын
And you can step over the hard tube, while in the corrugated, it sinks if somebody steps over it.
@eddyvideostar
6 ай бұрын
@@douglasflores1462 Yes, sir.
@munnon2631
2 жыл бұрын
Chuck- what happens to the debris, dirt/leaves/grass clippings etc, that cover the drains or make their way to the sump basin?
@10tenman10
3 жыл бұрын
The styrodrain basically replaces gravel and perforated solid pipe I presume.
@brianwv64
2 жыл бұрын
Is the easy flow pipe perforated?
@solargod3671
3 жыл бұрын
Hard working man
@Brandon-ch2ot
4 жыл бұрын
My raised leach field is right against my foundation and we have a high water table. Should I consider adding a French drain in between the two to allow some relief of ground water because my sump pump runs frequently during the wet season?
@emeresbestres1
4 жыл бұрын
I have a similar problem. My house has a crawl space and I do have my drainage and sump pump installed but when it's raining heavy this thing runs every 10 minutes.
@davidcrokettt6089
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck! What is the story behind your company's name. Why did you choose Apple? Thanks.
@ArieteArmsRAMLITE
3 жыл бұрын
What a nice guy!
@finn3408
6 ай бұрын
Very good. Thank you sir.
@steves1460
2 жыл бұрын
Silt will drop through those grates very quickly and block the whole system up. Here in the UK we would wrap anything like that in a geotextile fabric, which will slowly allow the water through but prevent solids. Also, pipes that close to the surface run the risk of having a fork punch through them when somebody is digging that doesn’t know that they are there. The minimum for burying pipes over here is considered beyond the depth at which a spade would go to under normal circumstances. . You’d also never get away with jump in the water into the street, but I accept that everywhere is different. Still, enjoyed your video and don’t mean to sound like a smarty-pants!
@Darkagent69
Жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said, if someone decides to dig a tree in the future they’ll puncture the entire drainage lines. Also jump up water to the street is horrible can’t believe he did that. I’m shocked
@jesussaves6348
3 жыл бұрын
What keeps the uard drains from clogging up with dirt?
@metalarteestsliger9321
3 жыл бұрын
I live next to DOW chemical and their property drains on to my back yard. I don’t know what chemicals drain into my yard but it is really good stuff! What ever it is turns anything (dirt, grass clippings, gravel) to liquid in the drain pipe. I keep thinking I’ll get a bill for the service, but so far it’s free drain cleaner! It does make a pretty pink foam that washes into the street as it eats everything in the drain line. I thought this would be a problem, but turns out to be cool finger paint the kid in the neighborhood all love to play in. It smells like bubble gum and attracts al the kids like flies on poo. I did notice the kids with 6 fingers tend to make the best artwork. I was setting a lawn chair and beer cooler out to watch the kids after a good rain, however, kids stole most of my beer. I upgraded to a refrigerator with a padlock in the front yard and a bench made of two five gallon buckets and a 2 x 12. May I suggest calling DOW for free service near you?
@MojoPup
3 жыл бұрын
Chuck, what kind of emitter did you use at the end of the sump pump discharge? All the Pop-ups I've found so far appear to be for 3" pipe
@humblerawat
11 ай бұрын
Is trencher good for ground which may have rocks say something between 2 inch to 3 inches rocks
@appledrains
11 ай бұрын
Yes It will easily dig through the rocks
@puccagigaru
4 жыл бұрын
Hello! I like watching your videos. Very informative and simple. We are dealing with a similar situation in our property. The builder has made a 3" drainage system right in between our property and the neighbors. It is used for both downspouts and surface water, and of course, it doesn't work. When the system is on the border and it serves both properties, is the repair cost shared? Also, shouldn't the french drain have gravel around it to prevent soil from clogging? I watched another video that you made where you filled the trench with gravel around the pipe. Granted, the pipe model was different. Which system is better? Thank you!
@hungvu8480
3 жыл бұрын
Water travel to the lowest spot under the ground. The key is make your house like a island Surount it is a weather trench. Unde weather trench is the french drain in that trench. Your yard will stay dry all year around. Follow gravity . We can not block water, we trench it , detour it to another direction, away from the house, toward the public drain
@chucks4748
Жыл бұрын
Watched many of your videos and not once have I ever seen you use a level to check for drop. Am I missing something ?
@BMac6928
3 жыл бұрын
After Installation, do the yard continue to have standing water and the french drain allows it to drain out faster, or do it solve the water standing in the yard altogether?
@mr6378
3 жыл бұрын
Water will always rise but will have a new way to go out to the street yard should be dry or at least dry quicker
@joeshmoe7789
2 жыл бұрын
The water that puddled on top should drain almost as fast as it falls thru the catch basins or surface drains. The ground water the french drain collects in the days after the storm should be from adjoining properties. Hard to know if you really need the french drain until you give the ground time to dry out after installing surface drains. That would mean possibly digging up the same sections a year later.
@Seasheasells
6 ай бұрын
Why not install 2 types of drain while the trench is open? Cost of the pipe, will need less stone smaller void. Labor is the toughest part. Not sure if thats the way to go I’m asking
@timhull8664
3 жыл бұрын
Those Apple iDrains, are they bluetooth enabled?
@eddyvideostar
6 ай бұрын
Tim Hull, What's that?
@bsalama73
2 жыл бұрын
Do you help if I send you my yard size and photos which much smaller than your project ..?
@claudguam6660
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video thank you, quick question how much it will be just the labor to layout 100 feet? Just labor?
@fabricioemmanuelli1115
2 жыл бұрын
Good job, you do a great job explaining!
@desmundlighten3603
3 жыл бұрын
Very relaxing and pleasant speaking voice. This is the modt relaxing sounding manuel lsber really
@LichaelMewis
4 жыл бұрын
Chuck too many catch basins will clog your system over time. Most definitely will cause extra maintenance. That has been my experience anyway. Speaking of performance over time, would you post some videos of systems that you installed a few years ago in action to show us how they are still performing?
@joeshmoe7789
2 жыл бұрын
How would you remove surface water? The surface drains and catch basins double as clean outs.
@fixfireleo
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Helps a lot! One question, how large of an area will this drain system pull from? In other words, if you put in one line, how far to the sides will it drain water? This is in Florida, where there is a lot of sand. Thanks.
@pittactor4934
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen other videos of his where he says a French drain will pull water in from roughly 15’ from each side
@carlosyo2011
4 жыл бұрын
Love the straight forward video’s but have a question for you, when you trench dive you cut at a leveled cut or do you cut with a grade for water flow?
@jtr9492
4 жыл бұрын
I would grade an inch every 10 ft downhill
@carlosyo2011
4 жыл бұрын
Jason Ruffner ty for answering my question, stay blessed and safe
@sirblowfish5532
2 жыл бұрын
How does that system handle freeze/thaw
@barbarasolomon5962
6 ай бұрын
Looks like my back yard we have a slope and the water settles in my yard, it looks like a muddy swamp 😅. Ive even slid down the hill in the mud
@10tenman10
3 жыл бұрын
Is the 1 1/2 solid outflow generally enough?
@joeshmoe7789
2 жыл бұрын
If you're asking about the pipe to the curb, the largest pipe needed is the size that connects to the pump. That's the most water the pump can discharge.
@ricklucas6216
4 жыл бұрын
Great! What would you change if this is in Chicago and might need to run during a Chicago winter? I have had these lines refreeze after a thaw.
@reubenivanoff2757
2 жыл бұрын
How come you didn’t put some fine rocks and typAr under the piping ?
@nikkid8519
3 жыл бұрын
Do you think I could do it myself?
@LCFTW.
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos. What would you recommend for areas with a lower frost line?
@petemusso130
2 жыл бұрын
When it rains a lot in the yard gets saturated and comes up through the floor in the basement how would I alleviate that problem
@stanb42
4 ай бұрын
Do I need a trencher?
@angelawebb2379
2 жыл бұрын
Hello. I'm having this problem in my backyard and it's making me soooo sad! There use to be a pool in my backyard, but it was removed and filled with dirt. problem is, they didn't add enough dirt, and there is a very low lying area in the center of my yard. It rained so hard the other day, and so much water settled that it looked like I had small pond in my yard. Is this an expensive fix? Could you give me an estimate on the job here in your video please? Thanks so much.
@joeshmoe7789
2 жыл бұрын
Grading property and removing roof water is the first fix for most drainage problems. If you have a low spot in your yard, it probably needs to be graded and possibly dirt brought in. After the property is properly graded, then see if and where water is standing then determine if a drainage system is needed and what type. Skipping these steps will cause more problems and cost more money to eventually get it right. Without seeing it, it sounds like getting truck loads of dirt and planting grass seed is all you need. Good time of the year to start. Get someone that knows what they're doing, not some fly by night landscaper.
@davidhou5235
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your method ,it is helpful to me. And maybe piecese of fibra covering the outlets are better .
@royb2251
2 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍🏻
@russsinger4290
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! What fabric do you cover the drain pipe with & where did you get it? Do you wrap the pipe completely or just the top? Also how deep & wide must the trench be to hold the pipe, gravel top & bottom and some top soil? Thanks in advance, Russ
@bradleyharris9022
3 жыл бұрын
What elevation do you set top of basin to grade?
@thomasmorrison3279
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very detailed and informative. Have a good weekend.
@stevenpotts24
2 жыл бұрын
How much would something like this cost to install professionally?
@appledrains
2 жыл бұрын
It’s not as much as you might think. Really depends on how much pipe is needed and what we must trench through.. always get an estimate Thanks for watching 👍
@carlthornton3076
3 жыл бұрын
Very Good!.
@rayturner5186
4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to hear water moving underneath your slab? During a hard rain, i hear a rumble, after it stops.
@iKrazyyi
3 жыл бұрын
We have a swamp for a backyard. I wanna do something similar to this. Thanks for the idea
@chrisg1325
4 жыл бұрын
Hello. Unfortunately I don't have an option to run pipe out to the street or to a house drain. Also, my water issue in no where near this one in the video but it my only option to pipe in to a dry well? Thanks.
@254zero
3 жыл бұрын
I have this same issue. My flooding area is 2ft below the street so running a drain to the road is not possible.
@MC0386
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks chuck, always great content
@stevenbeer2350
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job on your videos. Just what i needed.....thanks
@buzzroadguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will use some of this info for my own house.
@Mr19601964
2 жыл бұрын
To get something like this how much will it cost?
@eddyvideostar
6 ай бұрын
Mr 1960. Even a DIY'er, can run risks with equipment, tools, and materials which are out of kilter. The digging is alluring, hypnotising the in-shape -- but technically untrained to cope!
@bmikesmellz9244
3 жыл бұрын
Can you provide me with a contractor in Metairie, LA
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