Extending downspouts underground beware the pipe to nowhere aug 26 2014 by matthew stock with michael likvan.
How to terminate underground gutter drainage.
Before installing gutters rainwater from the roof fell to the ground and didn t flow anywhere before soaking in to the soil hence large spring rains lead to water in the basement.
Simply cut your gutter extender at a 45 degree angle and connect it to your downspout with the zip hinge and 8 screws.
Place the end of a plumber s auger also known as a snake into the underground.
Underground downspout drain how to terminate.
Then proceed down the trench to the first turn lay in a 90 degree elbow and cut a length of pipe to fit between it and the assembly at the downspout.
Disconnect the gutter downspout from where it connects to the drain pipe.
Remove the guard at the other end of the drain pipe if there is one.
It s fairly easy to install.
Check to see if water and debris come out the other end of the pipe.
How to unclog underground drain since most clogs are at transition points and elbows you may be able to unclog the gutter by hand.
Gently insert the downspout adapter and reducer assembly into the pipe protruding from the elbow after slipping the adapter onto the downspout.
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Don t glue this joint.
Dig a trench eight to 10 feet long 12 to 14 inches deep and about six inches wide for each of the downspouts on your house.
Pull the underground drain which is often a black corrugated plastic pipe away from the end of the downspout.
I wanted a good way to get rainwater from the roof as far away from the house as possible.
Disconnect the pipe and reach in with your hand while using a rubber glove to remove the clog.
Try to drop the depth of the trench at least 1 8 inch per foot to.
I ve purchased 4 pvc pipe to drain two of my gutter downspouts into and out the back yard about 10 15 feet away from the house on a slight downhill slope.